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New York Billboard Draws Criticism from Anti-Abortion Catholics
A New York company has angered anti-abortion activists by using the contentious issue to advertise its storage business, by showing a wire coat hanger and the slogan: "Your closet space is shrinking as fast as her right to choose."
Devastating Peru Earthquake Sparks Call for Prayer, Aid
Pope Benedict XVI offered prayers Thursday for the victims of Peru's powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake and called for immediate assistance for the hundreds who were injured or made homeless.
Lithuania Decides to Take EU to Court over Carbon Cuts
Lithuania's government said on Thursday it took a formal decision to take the European Commission (EC) to the European Court of Justice over carbon dioxide emission allowances.
Charter to Instil Equal Rights for Religious Minorities in Pakistan
Thousands of people, including leaders of religious minority groups, unanimously accepted a 'Charter of Demands' at a rally on Saturday 11 August in Lahore, Pakistan.
Texas Megachurch Harassed for Refusing to Host Pro-Gay Memorial
A Texas megachurch is drawing fire from the homosexual community for refusing to host a gay man's memorial service, which the church says goes against its church policy.
Hurricane Dean Threatens to be Major Caribbean Storm
Hurricane Dean threatened to become a dangerously powerful storm as it plowed toward the Caribbean and aimed for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and the oil rigs of the Gulf of Mexico beyond, U.S. forecasters said on Thursday.
CofE Pleased with Rise in A-level Religious Studies Entries
The Church of England has welcomed the rise in the number of students taking A-level Religious Studies, despite competition from a number of new subjects.
Egyptian Christian Convert Vows Not to Give Up
Death threats, his family's renunciation of him, and condemnation from most of Egypt have not deterred Christian convert Mohammed Ahmed Hegazy from pursuing his historic case to seek official recognition for his conversion from Islam to Christianity.
WHO Urges Free Distribution of Anti-Malaria Nets
The World Health Organisation on Thursday recommended that malaria endemic countries widely distribute free insecticide-treated mosquito nets that give long-term protection against the disease which kills more than one million people a year.
Police Make Arrests in Airport Climate Protests
Police arrested 11 people staging a climate protest outside Biggin Hill airport in Kent on Thursday as part of the wider campaign against the expansion of Heathrow airport.
Internet is 'the New Afghanistan', says New York Police Chief
The Internet is the new battleground against Islamist extremism because it provides ideology that could radicalize Westerners who might then initiate home-grown attacks, New York police chief Raymond Kelly said on Wednesday.
A-Level Results Day - One in Four Receive an 'A'
More than a quarter of A-level papers received the top grade this year, the highest percentage ever, according to figures released on Thursday.
Storm Dean Becomes First Atlantic Hurricane of 2007
Tropical Storm Dean strengthened into the 2007 Atlantic storm season's first hurricane on Thursday as it revved up over warm waters and raced toward Caribbean islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Councils Told to Stop Clamping Cars for Profits
Traffic wardens will be banned from clamping illegally parked cars in all but the most serious cases, under government plans unveiled on Thursday.
US Signs $30 Billion Defence Aid Pact with Israel
The United States and Israel signed on Thursday a formal agreement under which Washington will provide it with $30 billion in defence aid over the next decade, a 25 percent increase over previous years.
Sudan Allows Darfur Rebel Leader to be Treated Abroad
The Sudanese government has agreed to allow ailing Darfur rebel leader Suleiman Jamous to travel abroad for medical treatment, the United Nations said on Wednesday.