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Ohio becomes campaign central for Clinton and Obama
U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama waged a tight campaign fight across Ohio on Sunday as a top Democrat voiced concern about a prolonged party battle after Tuesday's voting.
East Timor president forgives rebel leader
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta, who was critically wounded in an assassination attempt last month, has forgiven the rebel leader who led the attack, the country's interim president said on Monday.
Myanmar and Bangladesh boat people perish off Sri Lanka
Twenty boat people from Myanmar and Bangladesh have starved or dehydrated to death after their wooden trawler stalled at sea a fortnight ago, a group of 71 survivors found adrift off Sri Lanka on Monday told the navy.
Pensions swing to 21 billion pound surplus
Company defined-benefit pension schemes swung to a record total surplus at the end of February, on rising corporate bond yields and improved equity markets, pension advisory firm Aon Consulting said on Monday.
Manufacturing activity slower
Manufacturing activity slowed in the first quarter of 2008, but companies remain fairly optimistic about the future despite rising raw material costs and a drop in domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday.
Passengers face more rail delays
Thousands of passengers faced a second day of delays on Sunday after high winds blew freight containers across a busy main line in northern England, train operators said.
Energy firms told to surrender profits
Gas and electricity companies are being ordered by the government to hand over part of their bumper profits or face a new windfall tax, according to a newspaper report on Sunday.
Service marks worst wartime civilian disaster
A memorial service was held on Sunday to remember the 173 victims of the Bethnal Green Tube station disaster, the biggest civilian loss of life in a single incident in Britain during World War Two.
MPs urge action to cut childbirth deaths
Hundreds of thousands of women in poor countries die each year during pregnancy or childbirth from largely avoidable causes, MPs said on Sunday.
Sunday Telegraph report 'as wrong as wrong can be' - Archbishop's office
A spokesman for the Archbishop of York has dismissed newspaper reports as being "as wrong as wrong can be" in reporting a recent speech by the Archbishop of York.
Christian Aid, Islamic Relief team up for global volunteering scheme
A new Government-backed global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25-year-olds will offer young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in poorer countries while making a real difference to people's lives.
New Bible reveals God's heart towards poverty and injustice
A new Bible which connects Scriptures with some of the biggest issues of our day has been launched by Bible Society.
Premier and Ellel to take healing and forgiveness to Manchester
The University of Salford will be filled with Christians on 8 March, when Premier Lifeline, the confidential helpline of Premier Christian Radio, and Ellel Ministries will hold their first conference in the north of England, aimed at supporting the people of Manchester in healing and forgiveness.
Christians worldwide to pray for end to Burma brutalities
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) will co-host a Day of Prayer for Burma in central London on Saturday 8 March as part of an international initiative to end the oppression of Burma's minority populations, particularly the largely Christian Karen group.
'Mystery worshipper' scheme could go nationwide
Following the highly successful 'mystery worshipper' trial in December and January, the researchers behind the pilot project are now looking into the possibility of rolling out the programme nationwide.
Archbishops admit 'reservations' over blasphemy law repeal
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have stressed the need for caution in their response to the Government consultation on the blasphemy laws.