relatively

peaceful area. Security there is

largely

in the hands of the Afghan police and army.

Community groups have held a peace rally in the English city of Birmingham following the rioting there last week when three young men were killed while protecting shops from looters. Three suspects have been charged with their murders. Our reporter Bob Walker was at the rally.

The rally began with music, prayers and speeches from a range of groups across Birmingham. The deaths of the three men in the Winson Green area of the city led to increased community tensions and fears of

reprisal

s. Haroon Jahan, and brothers Shazad Ali and Abdul Musavir died after being hit by a car in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The three had been part of a group of local men out on the streets guarding homes and businesses. Today's rally was aimed at

reinforc

ing previous calls for calm made by Haroon's father Tariq.

Jordanian youth activists say proposed changes to the constitution don't meet the public's political aspirations. King Abdullah, who retained most of his absolute powers, is expected to approve the draft constitutional amendments after they are presented to him today. The activists want the king to surrender his right to appoint the prime minister and cabinet. They also want a stronger role for parliament and economic reforms.

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Six people have been killed by stabbing on the island of Jersey in the English Channel. A 30-year-old man has been arrested