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Christians persevere to bring aid to Kenyan refugees
Churches and aid agencies are struggling in the midst of Kenya's post-election turmoil to bring aid to tens of thousands of refugees.
Islamist extremism creating 'no-go areas', says bishop
The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, warned on Sunday that Islamic extremism had turned some areas of Britain into hostile "no-go areas" for people of a different faith.
Churches called on to help save post office services
Archdeacons in Berkshire, Buckingham and Oxford are urging local clergy and churchgoers to join in a public consultation on the future of post offices in the region.
Kikuyus still shelter in church despite massacre
Close to where 30 of their kin burned to death, thousands of Kikuyus are sheltering in another church, protected by a cleric from the same tribe that carried out the worst atrocity of Kenya's crisis.
Kenyans turn to God for end to violence
Kenya's conflict-weary Christians are turning to God for an end to the post-election violence that has left hundreds dead and thousands displaced from their homes.
Colombian rebels admit not having boy hostage
Colombian rebels admitted on Friday they did not have a boy they had promised to release last week in a Venezuela-sponsored hand-over of hostages and accused the government of snatching him just as he was about to be freed.
Brown says UK faces test in 'dangerous' economic times
Britain faces a testing time with the world economy in a "difficult and dangerous situation", Prime Minister Gordon Brown said, promising not to shirk unpopular, long-term decisions to ensure stability.
Tories vow to reform benefits system
The Conservative Party pledged on Saturday to end what it called Britain's "something-for-nothing" culture, accusing the government of wasting taxpayers' money by paying out benefits to people who are able to work.
Junior doctors face fight for NHS posts
Junior doctors face intense competition for specialist training posts this year, with 2.5 times mores applicants than jobs, the National Health Service said on Saturday.
Scientist sees few benefits from biofuels
Rising production of biofuels has distorted government budgets, helped to drive up food prices and led to deforestation in south-east Asia, the chief scientist of Defra said on Friday.
BBC presenter arrested over fiancee's death
A BBC children's television presenter has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his fiancee was found dead in the bathroom of their London flat, his lawyer and police said on Friday.
Avalanche warning issued for Lake District peak
Officials issued a rare avalanche warning on Saturday for climbers at England's third highest mountain after strong winds created unstable stretches of ice and snow.
Pub chain limits drinks for parents
Pub company JD Wetherspoon is limiting adults to just two alcoholic drinks when they are accompanied by children, saying it wants to stop customers from using its pubs as a babysitter.
Guardian journalist forced to stop working in Iran
Iran has refused to renew the visa of a British journalist based in Tehran, forcing him to leave the Islamic Republic, and has asked the Guardian to propose a new correspondent, an Iranian official said on Saturday.
Muslim clerics warn Afghanistan president against missionaries
The President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai has been told by the country's Islamic council to stop foreign aid groups from converting locals to Christianity.
Candidates sign up for Iran's March election
Candidates began registering on Saturday for Iran's parliamentary election in March, which will pit conservatives who now dominate the assembly against moderates seeking a comeback.