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EU vows no privacy breaches with US visa accords
The European Commission pledged on Wednesday that any pact with the United States to allow visa-free transatlantic flights for all Europeans would respect privacy rights cherished in Europe.
Germany's Merkel urges action to dampen food prices
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged countries across the globe to take action to dampen food price inflation, adding that the issue would be raised at the next Group of Eight (G8) summit.
Britain says will push for arms embargo on Zimbabwe
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday he would put forward proposals for an embargo on all arms going to Zimbabwe.
Failed London July 21 plotters lose appeal bid
Four men jailed for life for their part in attempted suicide bombings in London in July 2005 had their appeal bids turned down on Wednesday after the judge branded their crimes "merciless".
Zimbabwean bishops fear genocide - CAFOD
CAFOD today called for peace with an end to all violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe and demanded urgent action from the United Nations as bishops spoke of their fear of genocide.
Nuns and monks pressing Government to kick carbon habit
Hundreds of nuns, monks and clergy are to march on Parliament on Wednesday in a bid to convince the UK to kick its carbon habit.
Kenya's churches told to be part of healing process
The head of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) told 400 Reformed Church leaders to be part of the healing of their nation, in a visit to the strife-torn country last week.
Personal debt pushing UK families to breaking point, warns CAP
1 in 4 couples in the red split up due to debt, 67% missed meals to make repayments, 40% on medication due to debt-related stress, finds leading debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.
Demand for parish project funding outstrips supply, says Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland's General Assembly will hear next month that demand for parish development funding was twice as much as what was available for the first time ever this year.
Grangemouth refinery strike talks extended
Management and trades union officials from Scotland's Grangemouth refinery extended into Wednesday mediation aimed at avoiding a strike that has threatened Britain's energy supplies, a union official said.
Two arrested under anti-terrorism laws
Police arrested two men under anti-terrorism laws at Heathrow airport on Tuesday, suspecting both to be involved in activities overseas, police sources said.
Darling urges lenders to cut home loan costs
Chancellor Alistair Darling pressured mortgage lenders on Tuesday to bring down the cost of home loans as policymakers are getting worried about the housing market.
Security risk from climate underestimated
Countries around the world have hugely underestimated the potential conflicts stemming from climate change and must invest heavily to correct that mistake, a report said on Wednesday.
Clinton moves on after Pennsylvania win
Hillary Clinton beat Democratic rival Barack Obama in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, prolonging an increasingly negative presidential nominating fight and keeping alive her slim White House hopes.
Newspaper calls for transitional Zimbabwe govt
Regional countries should mediate negotiations in Zimbabwe for a transitional government of national unity led by President Robert Mugabe to organise new elections that are free, a state newspaper said on Wednesday.
Chavez says food prices 'massacre' of world's poor
Soaring food prices are a "massacre" of the world's poor and are creating a global nutritional crisis, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday, calling it a sign that capitalism is in decline.