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Olympic torch relay ends in India

Ceremonies to mark the arrival of the Olympic torch in India's capital, Delhi, have been taking place amid heavy security.

Pope Benedict XVI eclipses Brown

Gordon Brown's diary secretary should be looking for a new job this week as the Prime Minister arrived in the United States on one of the worst timed trips of his career.

London workers 'unhappiest' in Britain

Workers in London are the unhappiest employees in the UK, a new survey has revealed.

Vitamin supplements may increase risk of early death

Bad news for pill poppers this week as new research claims that taking vitamin supplements to boost our health may actually be doing us more harm than good.

Celebrity chefs lend support to cancer walk

Celebrity chefs Anthony Worrall Thompson and Simon Rimmer are showing their support for Manchester's second annual Pink Pinkie Week.

Camel Valley Bacchus 2006

The sun is starting to peek out from behind the snow clouds, the spring flowers are in full colour, the evenings are lighter again … at last we can look forward to the spring/summer season ahead.

Fresh figures add to UK housing gloom

Confidence in the UK property market has fallen to a 30-year low, a new survey has warned.

Berlusconi wins Italian elections

Veteran centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi has won his third general election in Italy.

Presidential candidates face challenges among youth voters

US Senators Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain are all being pressed with the issue of reaching the youth and female electorate as the 2008 presidential race continues.

Zimbabwe court rejects MDC petition

Zimbabwe's High Court has rejected an opposition plea for the immediate release of results from last month's controversial presidential elections.

Olympic flame arrives in Oman

The Olympic torch has reached Oman on its way to the Chinese capital of Beijing, the Games' host city.

Developing economies produce 41% of global output

The World Bank estimates the combined output of the world's economies was $59 trillion in 2006.

US downturn to slow growth in Western Hemisphere

The US economic downturn is expected to slowdown growth throughout the Western Hemisphere, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Drinking increases breast cancer risk

Women who drink more than a glass of wine a day could increase the risk of developing breast cancer, a study warns.

Prom horror remake tops US box office

Prom Night has debuted at the top of the US and Canadian box office chart, figures from Media by Numbers shows.

World Bank head urges action on food crisis

World Bank head Robert Zoellick’s calls to ease food shortages were endorsed at this weekend’s World Bank/IMF Spring meetings.

Green and Eco-friendly Copenhagen

These days there is a growing concern over green topics like ecology, protection of the environment and sustainability.

Barcelona: the complete guide

Since Barcelona was founded over 2000 years ago, it has pursued its vocation as a great Mediterranean metropolis.

Tsvangirai meets SA President ahead of summit

Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party leader, has met South African President Thabo Mbeki.

Rose and Immelman lead at Augusta

England's Justin Rose and South African Trevor Immelman carded first-round 68s to take a one-shot lead after the opening day of the 2008 Masters.

Bush to freeze US pullout from Iraq in July

US President George W Bush has come under fresh criticism over his policies on Iraq.

Brits boost income by selling their stories

Heightened demand from women's magazines and national newspapers for human interest stories means there is now more scope than ever before for people to earn a profit by selling their real-life stories.

BMA calls for negotiations following pay cut for junior doctors

The BMA has requested an urgent meeting with NHS employers to open negotiations with junior doctors.

Top al-Quaeda leader believed dead

Abu Obaidah al-Masri, the militant chief believed to be a senior planner of al-Qaeda's attacks has died, US intelligence sources say.

Exercise yourself young

Exercising regularly can make you look 12 years younger, new research has revealed.

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