• Plans by a controversial US Christian pastor to burn copies of the Koran have been called off - for now.
  • The pastor of a small US church who planned to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 has cancelled his protest.
  • The pastor of a US church at the centre of a row over plans to burn copies of the Koran says the event has not been cancelled, but is only "on hold".
  • The shock announcement came after President Barack Obama had warned earlier the protest would provide a 'recruitment bonanza for al Qaeda'.
  • The pastor of a small church in Florida that planned to burn copies of the Koran on September 11 has called off the event after worldwide condemnation and warnings of a deadly Islamic backlash.
  • Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf denies speaking to Terry Jones about moving New York Islamic centre further away from Ground ZeroThe Florida pastor who threatened to burn copies of the Qur'an cancelled the plan last night in the face of co...
  • The fundamentalist pastor who promised to mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks by burning hundreds of copies of the Koran pulled the plug on his stunt last night, in the face of blanket condemnation from world leaders ...
  • The US pastor who planned an ''International Burn-a-Koran Day'' on September 11 has called off the protest after his plans were widely condemned.
  • The pastor who planned an "International Burn-a-Koran Day" on September 11 called off the protest tonight after his plans were widely condemned.
  • Barack Obama has warned that plans by a small church in Florida to burn the Koran on September 11 could trigger a wave of terror attacks on the west and would serve as a "recruitment bonanza for al-Qaeda."
  • US President Barack Obama today condemned a preacher's plan to stage a burning of the Koran saying it would be "a recruitment bonanza for al-Qa'ida."
  • GAINESVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned on Thursday that an obscure U.S. Christian pastor's plan to burn the Koran could provoke al Qaeda suicide bombings, as international pressure mounted on Washington to ...
  • A pile of as many as 200 copies of the Koran will be burnt on a patch of lawn outside a small Christian church here on Saturday on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in spite of calls to desist yesterday from the ...
  • The already simmering cauldron of clashing emotions between Christians and Muslims risked bubbling over yesterday as the White House intervened to try to stop a small Florida church from burning copies of the Koran.
  • The Police Federation in England and Wales has warned of disastrous consequences if the government imposes tough budget cuts on the service next month.
  • Private investors could soon be making a profit from financing the rehabilitation of prisoners.
  • Friday's newspaper front pages focus on stories ranging from burning the Koran to the alleged bullying of the Stig.
  • Several homes have been set ablaze near San Francisco International Airport, after a reported explosion.
  • Scientists say they can quickly and accurately map a child's brain development using an MRI machine and a maths programme.
  • A federal judge rules that a ban on homosexuals serving openly in the US military is unconstitutional, in the latest challenge to the law.
  • The former leader of the Tories on Norwich City Council loses his seat as the coalition parties falter in a series of by-elections.
  • World number one Rafael Nadal reaches the US Open semi-finals for the third time with victory over fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.
  • An exhibition by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami at the Palace of Versailles is surprising visitors.
  • California judge declares 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy banning gays from serving in the US military to be unconstitutionalIn a blockbuster legal decision, a California judge last night declared the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gay and lesbian soldiers from serving in the US military to...
  • Iran is set to release on Saturday Sarah Shourd - one of three detained US hikers held since last July and accused of espionage, officials say.
  • Iran has confirmed that the jailed American hiker to be released on Saturday is Sarah Shourd.
  • Tehran expected to announce on Saturday whether Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer or Joshua Fattal will be releasedIran has announced that it will release one of the three American hikers it has held for more than a year and accused of es...
  • Iran is set to release on Saturday one of three detained American hikers held since last July and accused of espionage, reports say.
  • The Prime Minister praised the way 'The Dad', as he called Ian Cameron, always looked on the bright side and brought so much joy to his family's lives.
  • LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron thanked French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday for helping him reach his father's hospital bedside before he died.
  • David Cameron pays tribute to his late father, describing him as a "amazing man" who had "touched a lot of lives".
  • LONDON (Reuters) - Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg said on Thursday that economic progress would not be smooth but warned against talking down the economy.
  • Universities Minister David Willetts also gave his clearest hint yet students face higher tuition charges – perhaps as early as 2012.
  • Universities minister David Willetts says graduates must pay a 'fair contribution' towards their studies in line with their earningsHigher earning graduates can expect to pay more for their degrees in the form of a "progressive an...
  • Science Minister David Willetts says the research-teaching balance in universities has 'gone wrong', after defending cuts to science research.
  • A boy weeps at the coffin of his soldier father. On the same day, MPs are given a rare opportunity to debate the war that claimed Lance Corporal Joseph Pool’s life.
  • The UN adopts a resolution calling for direct talks between Serbia and Kosovo, in a move seen as a breakthrough in the long-running dispute.
  • Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly defends his use of private detectives to carry out investigations of his aides and colleagues.
  • Jonathan Djanogly hired a firm of private detectives to conduct an undercover investigation into his aides and colleagues, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
  • The government spending watchdog warns the expansion of the academies programme could risk being poor value for money.
  • The Chancellor said the 'lifestyle choice' of sitting at home claiming money from the state was 'going to come to an end'.
  • Barack Obama would support his chief of staff Rahm Emanuel if he ran for mayor of Chicago, but he expects him to wait until after the mid-terms to decide on whether to run.
  • Rahm Emanuel could make a good mayor of Chicago – and clear the way for a less divisive White House chief of staffI should say up front that I don't really really know what goes on in the White House. I don't cover it, the way a...

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