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£1 million pledged to flood victimsGordon Brown has pledged an extra £1 million of Government money to help flood-hit communities in Cumbria after the heaviest rainfall since records began flooded houses, swept away bridges and claimed the life of a policeman.
UK
Archbishop and Pope meet in RomeThe Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Pope have agreed to "consolidate" the relationship between their two churches.
Poll boost for Brown as Tories dropGordon Brown has been boosted by a poll suggesting the Tories' lead has been slashed.
Vaccine call over 'new' swine fluPeople in Wales at risk of contracting swine flu have been urged to get vaccinated against the virus after it emerged five people have been diagnosed with a strain resistant to Tamiflu.
World
'More troops' call to Nato membersNato countries have been urged to send more troops to bolster military efforts in Afghanistan.
China helping US out of recessionPresident Barack Obama has said China's partnership has helped the US pull out of the worst recession in a generation.
Europe set to train Somali forcesEurope's foreign policy chief Javier Solana has said the European Union may launch its planned mission to train Somali forces next month.
Odd news
- Speedy baby girl is named after car
A couple have revealed the unusual birthplace that inspired their baby girl's name - not Brooklyn or Paris ... but a people carrier.
- Letters to Santa go unanswered
Thousands of children around the world are set to be disappointed this Christmas if they write to the jolly man at the North Pole and expect a reply.
- DNA matchmaking for better sex
A couple of genetic testing companies are promising to match couples based on DNA, touting the benefits of biological compatibility.
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Train stations£50 million funding to go to the UK's worst train stations, which have been named and shamed.
Off you goA 50-year-old British man caused a trans-Atlantic flight to be diverted with his unruly behaviour.
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