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Religious leaders unite to eradicate poverty
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and leaders of different faith groups reaffirmed their commitment on Monday to multi-religious efforts to help combat poverty and achieve the UN's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Ecumenical theological education strategic to Christianity, says congress
Ecumenical theological education is of strategic importance for Christianity in the 21st century, say Christians
In the shadow of the dam, communities long for water
Whilst the economies of South Africa and Lesotho are reaping the benefits of mountain water dams, those displaced to make way for them have little to laugh about.
Report: China funding campaign to eliminate house churches
A new report released on Sunday, exactly two months ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games, details the current Chinese Government's crackdown on unregistered Christians, including the funding of a campaign to eradicate house churches throughout China.
Iran warns of 'painful' reply if Israel attacks
Iranian Defence Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar was quoted on Tuesday as warning Israel of a "very painful" response if it launched a military strike over the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear programme.
China quake torrent crashes downstream
Muddy lake water from a dangerously unstable "quake lake" rushed through the devastated Chinese town of Beichuan on Tuesday and quickly turned into a torrent, after soldiers used explosives to blow away rubble.
EU says guard up for problem Chinese goods
The European Union is keeping up its guard to stop substandard Chinese goods from entering the bloc even as China makes huge strides to nip the problem in the bud, a senior official said on Tuesday.
U.S. slowdown seen but no recession
Economists have trimmed forecasts for U.S. growth in the second half of this year and in 2009, but more have come to the view that the United States will dodge a recession, a survey released on Tuesday showed.
London tops list of global financial centres
London is the most influential financial centre in the world for the second year running, according to MasterCard's second annual survey.
Housing sentiment improves marginally in May
Sentiment in the housing market improved marginally in May, a survey showed on Tuesday, but prices continued to fall at close to their fastest rate in at least 30 years.
Retail sales post strong rise
Retail sales grew at their fastest pace in four months in May as warm, sunny weather encouraged consumers to splash out on new clothes and summer food and drink, a survey showed on Tuesday.
BBC journalist killed in Afghanistan
A BBC journalist working in Afghanistan's Helmand province was found dead Sunday, a day after he was kidnapped.
Prime Minister to celebrate projects that prove faith works
The Prime Minister and other senior government figures will pay tribute to Faithworks members who are bringing positive transformation to their communities across the UK, in a special event at 10 Downing Street this Thursday.
Mugabe hits out at Zimbabwe churches
The Harare offices of the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (ZCA) were raided and five staff members were taken to the Harare Central Police station for questioning on Monday afternoon, reports Christian development agency Tearfund.
Government underestimates Church contribution to social welfare - report
A new report out today says there is a "significant lack of understanding" within Government of the Church of England's huge contribution to social welfare provision.
Dando accused was celebrity-fixated
A man obsessed with celebrities and female television personalities murdered the popular BBC presenter Jill Dando in an unprovoked killing almost a decade ago, a court was told on Monday.