Anne Thomas

  • Exeter Christian Union Takes Legal Action

    The Executive Committee of the Exeter University Evangelical Christian Union issued proceedings this week in the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the decision to suspend the Christian Union from the Guild of Students.

  • Mega Youth Conference Kicks Off with 23,000

    Passion 07 opened at Atlanta's Phillips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Centre in downtown Atlanta, 1 January, with over 23,000 in attendance and students representing 49 states, 32 countries and 1,165 campuses.

  • Education System Should Have 'More Space', says Archbishop

    The education system should have "more space", the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. Dr Rowan Williams added that pupils should face fewer tests and should be given more time to develop at their own pace.

  • Newsboys Bass Player Parts Ways with Band

    Internationally renowned Christian band Newsboys recently announced that their bass player, Phil Joel, has left the band to devote more time to family and personal goals. He parted ways with the band 2006, 31 December.

  • Saddam Hussein Executed

    Saddam Hussein has been executed by hanging at a secure facility in northern Baghdad for crimes against humanity. The execution took place just before 0600 local time (0300GMT), according to Iraqi TV. A representative of the prime minister and a Sunni Muslim cleric were present.

  • Anglican Head Regrets Lack of Action Against Iraq War

    The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed regret at not doing more to oppose the Iraq war. Dr Rowan Williams said that taking a stronger position before the invasion may have made a difference, according to BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

  • World Vision Highlights Emotional Effect of Tsunami Two Years On

    International relief agency World Vision recently challenged television presenter Anneka Rice to visit Sri Lanka where people are still recovering from the impact of the Asian Tsunami, one of the world's most devastating disasters.

  • Over 21,000 Students to Attend Christian Conference in New Year

    With more than 21,000 students from 31 countries registered, Passion Conferences' Passion 07 readies to launch in Atlanta, Georgia, for college students around the world in the start of the new year.

  • Matt Redman Launches Beautiful News in US

    British worshipper/songwriter Matt Redman launched his new album Beautiful News in the US yesterday in the midst of rave reviews.

  • Clinton Hires Evangelical Consultant for Presidential Campaign

    An "evangelical consultant" has been hired by Hillary Clinton to help attract Christian conservatives in her likely 2008 presidential campaign.

  • Queen Urges People to Bridge Young and Old Generation

    Dressed in a spring green outfit, the Queen urged people on Christmas day to bridge the generation gap between the young and old.

  • Christian Boy Banned from Christmas Party

    A seven-year old mentally challenged boy was banned from attending his school's Christmas party after his parents did not allow him to take part in the school's Hindu celebrations.