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Churches destroyed in wave of religious violence in Nigeria
Around 1000 people were displaced, several critically wounded, and every church reportedly destroyed in Shira Yana, Bauchi State, Nigeria on 2 February 2008.
Christians condemn Government's 'inhuman' asylum policy
Christians this week expressed their strong opposition to the Government's policy on asylum seekers.
Sookhdeo: Liberal Christianity intensifying threat from radical Islam
The Western church's growing tendency to blur theological differences and not uphold the absolute truth is contributing to the threat of radical Islam to the Western world, according to Islam expert Patrick Sookhdeo.
Canada plans to extend Afghan mission to 2011
Canada said on Friday it plans to keep its 2,500-strong military mission in Afghanistan until the end of 2011, almost three years longer than initially scheduled, and wants to shift the focus to training Afghan forces.
Japan says Russia war plane violates air space
Japan protested to Moscow after a Russian military plane intruded into Japanese air space over the Izu Islands south of Tokyo on Saturday, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Twenty killed as avalanches sweep Indian Kashmir
Twenty people were killed by avalanches and 15 others were missing in Indian Kashmir as the heaviest snowfall in recent years brought the Himalayan region to a standstill, officials said on Saturday.
Kenya rivals make progress
Kenya's feuding parties have moderated their positions at talks on President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election and hope to reach a deal within days to end a crisis that has killed more than 1,000 people.
Sudanese militia attack Darfur towns
Sudanese government aircraft, army and militia attacked three towns in West Darfur state on Friday, causing heavy civilian casualties, Darfur rebels and witnesses said.
London churches to pray and fast for climate healing
London churches are praying and fasting to raise awareness of the impact that over-consumption is having on the planet.
Venezuela rails at Exxon asset freeze 'terrorism'
Venezuela accused Exxon Mobil of legal "terrorism" on Friday after the giant oil company won court orders freezing $12 billion (6.2 billion pounds) of the major crude supplier's assets in a dispute at the heart of a worldwide fight for control of natural resources.
South Korea said to keep ministry on North
South Korean lawmakers have agreed to spare the ministry responsible for relations with North Korea and reject a call for its closure made by the president-elect, local media reported on Saturday.
GPs in 'impossible position' over longer hours
Doctors leaders said on Friday that GPs had been put in an impossible position by the government in a dispute over extending surgery hours.
Brown sees influential 'global Europe'
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in marked contrast to his reputation for being cool towards Brussels, called on Friday for a Europe that could play a major role in fighting poverty and disease around the world.
Low Carbon Man's challenge to cut emissions by 95 per cent
Tearfund campaigner becomes 'low carbon man' to cut emissions by 95 per cent.
Ireland debates switch to right-hand driving
Ireland should consider giving up driving on the left to reduce accidents by foreigners accustomed to right side motoring, a senior politician said on Friday.
Home repossessions at 8-year high
Home repossessions last year hit their highest level since 1999 and are likely to increase, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said on Friday.