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U.S. says North Korea documents date back to 1986
The United States said on Saturday documents handed over by North Korea detailed its weapons-grade plutonium programme as far back as 1986 and were an "important first step" in getting a full declaration of the North's nuclear activities.
Protesters clash with police in Afghan east
A least two people were killed and seven wounded in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday in clashes between police and demonstrators protesting against civilian deaths at the hands of foreign troops, witnesses said.
Palestinian negotiator worries about Olmert impact
The Palestinians' top peace negotiator said on Saturday he feared a criminal investigation of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert could damage the chance of a deal this year on Palestinian statehood.
Darfur rebels and Sudanese army clash near Khartoum
Darfur rebels and Sudan's army fought heavy battles in the North Kordofan province near Khartoum on Saturday, a local government official and witnesses said.
Sri Lanka holds crucial vote in war-torn east
Residents in Sri Lanka's war-ravaged east voted for the first time in two decades on Saturday in an election the government hopes will endorse its war to defeat Tamil Tiger rebels.
No infectious outbreak on Canadian train
Canadian health officials said on Friday that a death and reported outbreak of flu-like symptoms aboard a cross-Canada train were not due to an infectious disease and in fact were likely not related at all.
Chile volcanic eruption at critical stage - expert
A towering plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile's remote Patagonia could rain down on the surrounding area and cause devastating damage, a volcano expert warned on Friday.
Many hurt in Bangladesh clash over road death
Nearly 100 people were injured and several vehicles were damaged on Saturday when Bangladeshi students protesting over the death of a classmate in a road accident clashed with police in the capital Dhaka.
Cardinal: Britain must not be a 'God-free zone'
British public life must not be a "God-free zone", said the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Campolo: 'Jesus is with the needy'
"When I stare into the eyes of the needy, I see Jesus staring back at me," said top US preacher and evangelist Tony Campolo on the opening night of Pentecost Festival on Friday.
'The church has left the building': Pentecost Festival hits London
Share Jesus International's first ever Pentecost Festival broke out in venues across central London on Friday, taking the church out of the building and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to city dwellers in a relevant and completely unprecedented way.
Thirst for Life: Could you go alcohol-free?
In an age of binge drinking and hedonism, one Christian charity is challenging people to go alcohol-free for 40 days to see if they can take control of their lives and set a good example to others.
Christian Research church attendance figures called into question
The Church of England has disputed statistics published by Christian Research this week which pointed to serious decline in church attendance at the same time as active Muslims continue to grow.
Scripture Union's new LightLive eases burden of busy youth leaders
Scripture Union has launched a new online resource centre to act as a one-stop shop for busy children's and youth group leaders.
Ant and Dec to return prize
Entertainment stars Ant and Dec said on Thursday they would return a television comedy award after an investigation found the prize, decided by a viewer telephone vote, should have gone to comedian Catherine Tate.
Preacher Abu Qatada granted bail
Radical cleric Abu Qatada, a Jordanian described by the government as a "significant international terrorist", was granted bail by an immigration appeals tribunal on Thursday, the Home Office said.