UK & USA Today Editoweb 12 december 2009

Shoppers splash out for Christmas

Shoppers shrugged off worries about the recession on Saturday as they shelled out tens of millions of pounds in a Christmas spending blitz.

Tiger takes 'indefinite' golf break

A major sponsor appeared to be distancing itself from golfer Tiger Woods after he admitted infidelity and said he was taking an "indefinite break" from professional golf.

Husband charged after sword murder

The estranged husband of a mother-of-two Geeta Aulakh, who was found with horrific injuries including a severed hand, has been charged with her murder, police said.

Husband charged with severed hand murder

The estranged husband of a mother-of-two, who was found with horrific injuries including a severed hand, has been charged with her murder.

Archbishop criticises Labour over religious belief

The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the Government for treating religious believers as "oddities", it was revealed today.

Iran agrees to nuclear fuel swap, with caveats

Iran is ready to exchange the bulk of its stockpile of enriched uranium for nuclear fuel rods — as proposed by the U.N. — but according to its own mechanisms and timetable, the foreign minister said Saturday.

Tiger Woods taking 'indefinite' leave from golf

Tiger Woods is shifting his focus from winning majors to saving his marriage.

NYPD tracks gun in deadly Times Square shooting

A machine pistol used by a street hustler and aspiring rapper shot dead in a Times Square gunfight was purchased from a Virginia gun shop by a woman who reported it stolen 10 days after she bought it, authorities said.

Deal to relax limits on flights between US, Japan

An aviation agreement between the U.S. and Japan could usher in a new period of closer alliances among the major carriers in both countries.

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