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Call to EU and US to speak out on Orissa violence
Human Rights Watch, Christian Solidarity Network, Dalit Freedom Network and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty have appealed to foreign ministers in the European Union and the United States to immediately call for an end to the sectarian violence in India's Orissa state.
Liberia Rotarians give back to Mercy Ships
A group of over 10 volunteers from the Rotary Club of Monrovia Liberia were recently onboard the hospital ship Africa Mercy, giving up their time to help patients served onboard.
Michael W Smith, Mac Powell, Josh Turner feature on Billy Graham album
Some of Christian music's most respected artists join together in tribute to one of the world's most admired men, the Rev Billy Graham, for the October 7 release of Billy: The Early Years, the original motion picture soundtrack to the film opening on October 10.
US relief agencies ready for 'mother of all storms'
As Hurricane Gustav lashed down heavy rain and wind on Louisiana on Monday, US faith-based development agencies say they are on standby to reach the needy with emergency supplies.
Church advertises prayer to ease return to 'daily grind'
The Church of England has taken the unprecedented step of taking out advertising space in a major newspaper to soothe commuters travelling into work this morning, as schools and workplaces get back to the daily grind after the summer holiday season.
Gospel for Asia work hit by India floods
When a dam broke in the Saptakoshi River in Nepal last month, it led to massive flooding in neighbouring Bihar, India, where more than two million people have been flooded out of their homes.
Dead Sea scrolls to go digital
The deteriorating and much sought-after Dead Sea scrolls are being digitalised and will be made available to the public and researchers on the Internet, Israel authorities announced this past week.
Evangelical scholars affirm commitment to Jewish evangelism
The theological arm of the World Evangelical Alliance has released a statement on Jewish evangelism in Europe with the hope of renewing commitment to take the Gospel to the Jews.
YWAM kicks off month of prayer for Muslims during Ramadan
Christians around the world will begin a 30-day prayer campaign for Muslims on Monday that coincides with Ramadan, Islam's holiest month.
Prayers said for arson attack family
Prayers have been said for the family of millionaire businessman Christopher Foster, after police launched a murder inquiry into the suspected arson attack on their Shropshire mansion last Tuesday.
India violence a sign of 'Christianophobia', says Archbishop
The international community must demonstrate the same commitment to wiping out growing 'Christianophobia' as to tackling anti-Semitism or Islamophobia, the Vatican's foreign minister said on Friday.
Charity seeks help to 'adopt' quake-hit families in China
An international humanitarian agency has launched an online campaign to find donors to "adopt" families affected by China's massive May 12 quake and help them build new homes.
Christian group hits out at opposition to faith schools
A new coalition of secularists and religious leaders that accuses faith schools of being divisive and discriminatory faced a backlash on Friday from the Faith Schools' Providers Group.
US: Obama speech fails to stir enthusiasm of values voters
Senator Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday night with a speech many have described as workmanlike and practical rather than inspirational.
Church and state worry about teenage stabbings
The Anglican Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev Michael Langrish, warns of knife crime "epidemic".
One church, one missionary and a new chance for children in Ecuador
In a poor suburb of Quito, Ecuador, one modest church with minimal resources is persevering against the odds to bring the neighbourhood's children to Christ.