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Sri Lankan bishops speak out over violence
Bishops in Sri Lanka have issued a statement to the government, expressing their concern over violence in northern Sri Lanka and at rising numbers of civilian casualties caused by the governmentâs offensive against the rebel Tamil Tiger group.
Blair meets Obama at National Prayer Breakfast
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has become the first top politician from the UK to meet the newly sworn-in US President, Barack Obama.
New suspect in Turkey Bible house murders
A new suspect has been named in the killings of three Christians in Malatya, Turkey in 2007. Seven men are already on trial for the murders of German missionary Tilmann Geske and Turkish converts Necati Aydin and Ugur Yuksel.
European Court rules against Portugal in abortion boat case
A ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has said that the Portuguese government violated the law when it prevented a Dutch abortion boat from landing in its territory in 2004.
London pastor launches pro-God bus campaign
A London clergyman has paid for adverts on 50 London buses in response to the highly-publicised media campaign by the British Humanist Society .
Chris Tomlin taking US by storm with Hello Love tour
Three-time Grammy nominee Chris Tomlin recently kicked off his Hello Love Tour in a big way, performing to over 40,000 fans in just the first 10 dates alone. Also featuring Israel Houghton and New Breed, markets including Baltimore, Newark, Hershey, Grand Rapids and Philadelphia have all reported capacity or sold out crowds.
Victory for Christian nurse suspended over prayer offer
A nurse from Weston-super-Mare who was suspended without pay for asking a patient whether she would like to be prayed for has tonight been reinstated by North Somerset Primary Care Trust.
Faith gives hope in tough times, says Blears
Faith-based groups have an important role to play in bringing hope in the face of todayâs economic challenges, says Communities Secretary Hazel Blears.
Billy Graham focuses on Second Coming in 2009
This year, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will focus on the return of Jesus Christ and help prepare believers for life in the last days, according to a recent announcement.
Aid group expelled from Sudan over Bibles
An American aid group has been expelled from the Darfur region of Sudan after officials discovered 3,400 Arabic language Bibles in its office.
World Vision distributes emergency kits to families in Gaza
World Vision is delivering more than 1,100 emergency kits to families in Gaza still struggling without basic necessities in the wake of the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Get financial help before it's too late, says Parsons
Rob Parsons and his daughter Katie Clarke have teamed up in a new book advising people to seek financial help with their debt before it's too late.
Haggard: Christian right is off course
Disgraced pastor Ted Haggard didnât hold back when criticising the Christian right during a recent interview in which he accused the movement of acting in an ungospel-like manner and having the wrong understanding of human sexuality.
Anglican Primates tell Mugabe to go
Anglican Primates meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, have called on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down.
North Korea still worst persecutor of Christians
Reclusive North Korea has yet again topped Open Doorsâ list of the worst persecutors of Christians in the world.
New Christian charity to help ex-offenders start over
Volunteers will get to work this week helping former prisoners from north Wales start a new life as part of a new scheme being launched on Thursday.