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URC head aims to reconcile 'Reformed' with 'spirituality' in new book
General Secretary of the United Reformed Church, the aims to redress the imbalance in the URC between 'Reformed' and 'spirituality' in his new book 'Letting God be God'.
USPG celebrates victory in battle against Bangladesh sex trade
A Bangladeshi woman who was abducted and forced into sex work has received compensation following the intervention of the Church of Bangladesh.
Divided evangelicals key to US election
Widening political divisions in the once-united US evangelical community as Arizona Senator John McCain closes in on the Republican presidential nomination could hurt the party in the November White House race.
Egypt court recognises reversion to Christianity
In a landmark case, an Egyptian court ruled on Saturday that the state must recognise the right of Christians who convert to Islam to change their minds and revert to Christianity, court sources said.
Obama rides momentum before 'Potomac Primaries'
Democrat Barack Obama is riding a burst of momentum into Tuesday's U.S. presidential nominating contests with a string of weekend wins, while Republican John McCain received praise from onetime rival President George W. Bush as he tries to woo conservatives.
Gates backs pause in future U.S. troop pullout
U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday he backed a brief pause in U.S. troop reductions from Iraq once an initial pullout of five combat brigades has been completed in July.
East Timor president in coma
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta was shot and critically wounded at his home in Dili on Monday in an assassination attempt by rebel soldiers that analysts said could spark renewed violence and political chaos in the tiny nation.
Methodists send £30,000 to aid flood victims in southern Africa
The Methodist Church in Great Britain is sending a solidarity grant of £30,000 to Methodist Churches in southern Africa to provide support for flood victims.
Miliband urges NATO not to abandon Afghanistan
Afghanistan could degenerate into a "failed state" if NATO were to pull out troops and abandon efforts to stabilise the country, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday.
Winehouse rules Grammys
Pop singer Amy Winehouse, whose rapid decline into an abyss of drug abuse shocked fans last year, won five Grammy Awards on Sunday after taking a break from rehab to perform at the show from London.
Fire crews attacked '40 times a week'
Fire crews are being attacked 40 times a week, assaulted by bricks, bottles and stones as they tackle blazes, the Fire Brigades Union said on Monday.
Wheaton College leadership retracts support for 'Common Word' response
Administrators from one of the most influential evangelical colleges in the US have removed their names from a controversial letter addressed to Muslim leaders that some say compromises the Christian faith.
Williams expected to clarify Sharia comments
Archbishop of Canterbury expected to clarify Sharia law comments at Church of England General Synod.
Methodists pleased with Fresh Expressions progress
The Methodist Council reaffirmed its commitment to Fresh Expressions and equality within the Methodist Church when it met at the High Leigh Conference Centre last Wednesday and Thursday.
World Council of Churches welcomes new head of Greek Church
World Council of Churches congratulates new head of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Archbishop has opened important debate on religious rights - group
The Christian Muslim Forum has issued a statement in response to the Archbishop of Canterbury's lecture on the need for space to accommodate religious conscience within the law of the land, in which it welcomes the opportunity for