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Kenya church massacre kills 30, pushes death toll to 250
Thirty die as violent protestors torch a church in Kenya in the aftermath of President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election on Sunday.
Kenyan death toll near 250
A mob torched a Kenyan church on Tuesday, killing about 30 villagers cowering inside, as the death toll from ethnic riots triggered by President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election approached 250.
Up to 30 killed as mob attacks Kenya church
A mob torched a church in western Kenya on Tuesday killing up to 30 people sheltering inside as post-election violence swept the east African country.
Pakistan decides 'in principle' to delay poll
Pakistan plans to postpone next week's election after Benazir Bhutto's killing sparked turmoil in the nuclear-armed country, but officials put off a final announcement until Wednesday to consult parties.
U.S. official badly hurt in Sudan shooting
A U.S. government aid official was critically wounded in a shooting attack on an embassy vehicle in Khartoum on Tuesday and his Sudanese driver was killed, Western diplomatic sources said.
Pope says traditional family key to world peace
Pope Benedict ushered in the third New Year of his pontificate on Tuesday with a call for the protection of the traditional family, which he said was vital for world peace.
Russia to allow art exhibition to travel to London
Russia said on Monday it would allow a landmark art exhibition to travel to London after Britain provided "immunity from seizure" to protect the works from being confiscated.
Three die in New Year crash in London
Three people have died and two others been seriously injured after their car collided with a bus in south east London, Scotland Yard said.
Kirk rejects 'war on terror' discourse over Pakistan's future
The Church of Scotland has resolutely rejected the 'war on terror' language being used by some political leaders in the ongoing discussions on the future of Pakistan.
Pakistan turmoil presents growing danger for Christians - Release International
Life for Christians in Pakistan is set to become increasingly dangerous in the new year, following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, warns Release International.
Tackling teenage violence is London's 'foremost issue' - councillor
The leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance has said that tackling teenage violence is London's "foremost issue" in 2008.
N. Korea's breathing space may not last long in 2008
North Korea faced no outcry on Monday when it failed to account for its nuclear programs by an agreed year-end deadline, but Pyongyang might not be able to procrastinate for long in 2008.
Religion less of a factor in New Hampshire vote
Republican U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain brought his pitch to a New Hampshire church basement on Saturday, but religion was hardly on his agenda.
Turkish police arrest man over plot to kill priest
Turkish police have uncovered a plot to murder a priest, throwing the spotlight once again on religious freedom and security for Christians in the majority-Muslim but secular country.
Christian Aid urges restraint in Kenyan unrest
International development agency Christian Aid has said it is disappointed at the conduct of Kenya's electoral commission following the disputed election victory of President Mwai Kibaki.
Malaysian Government goes back on 'Allah' ban
The Malaysian Government has gone back on its decision to ban a Catholic newspaper from using the word "Allah".