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Strike closes major British oil pipeline
A pipeline carrying nearly half of Britain's oil was closed on Sunday as a strike over pensions began at the neighbouring Grangemouth refinery in Scotland, operator BP
Austrian woman says imprisoned, abused by father
Austrian police have arrested a man they believe imprisoned his daughter in a windowless basement for 24 years, abused her and fathered seven children with her, they said on Sunday.
Haiti's Preval names new prime minister
Haitian President Rene Preval named a new prime minister on Sunday after lawmakers fired his predecessor to quell violent protests over rising food prices in the impoverished nation, a senator said.
Hamas urges end of fuel strike in Gaza
Hamas's government in the Gaza Strip asked a striking Palestinian fuel association on Sunday to resume deliveries in the impoverished territory, a Hamas official said.
tobyMac named Artist of The Year at GMA Dove Awards
Multi-platinum and award winning ForeFront recording artist TobyMac had one of his best Dove Award experiences in his acclaimed career last night as he was named Artist of the Year, and received Dove Awards for Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Boomin'") and Rock Recorded Album of the Year as Artist and Producer with his latest project Portable Sounds. The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards aired last week on the Gospel Music Channel.
Sentamu holds day of fasting and prayer for Zimbabwe
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is inviting the public to join him at York Minster as he holds a day of fasting and prayer in support of the people of Zimbabwe.
Church Army head's action plan to tackle cult of celebrity in schools
Church Army head Mark Russell offers five point action plan for tackling cult of celebrity in schools.
SAT-7 reaching unprecedented numbers of Iranian youth
As young people in Iran find themselves trapped between rising political instability, harsh Islamic Sharia laws systems, and "public security" crackdowns, a Christian satellite station is providing them with rest and winning their hearts for the Lord.
Transgender talks begin at United Methodist meeting
Hundreds of United Methodists have begun looking over some 1,500 petitions that have been proposed by those seeking change in church policies and structures, among other things, during the church's quadrennial gathering.
Zimbabwe churches open buildings for victims of violence, torture
In the fourth week since Zimbabwe went to the polls a violent crack down is clearly underway, warns Christian humanitarian agency Tearfund.
Youth charged over school attack
A 16-year-old boy is due to appear in court on Saturday charged with wounding another youth who was stabbed in the grounds of a London school, police said.
Jazz maestro to quiz master Lyttleton dies
Jazz-age trumpet maestro Humphrey Lyttleton, fondly known as "Humph" who later made a seamless transition to radio presenter and quiz-master has died at the age of 86, his website has announced.
Three people bitten by rabid puppy
Three people are being treated for exposure to rabies after they were bitten by a puppy brought in from Sri Lanka, the government said on Saturday.
No majority for Mugabe party in recount
President Robert Mugabe's party has failed to secure control of Zimbabwe's parliament in a partial recount of March 29 elections, results showed on Saturday, handing the ruling party its first defeat in 28 years.
Torch supporters and protesters mark Japan relay
Crowds of Chinese students waving red flags scuffled with pro-Tibet protesters and Japanese nationalists in Saturday's leg of the Olympic torch relay.
Palestinian girl killed in Gaza clashes
A 14-year-old Palestinian girl was killed on Saturday during clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip, medical workers said.