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Government launches consultation on inter-faith dialogue
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears yesterday launched a consultation with faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, to find ways of strengthening communities through inter-faith dialogue and interaction.
Bishop of Lichfield spreads spirit of Christmas to pensioners in need
On 19 December 2007, the Christmas spirit will become reality when a local MP, a bishop and two chief executives knock on the doors of 200 older people in the West Bromwich area, delivering a £25 Christmas food parcel to each pensioner in need.
US reaches deal with EU, Japan, Canada on gambling
The United States has reached a deal with the European Union, Japan and Canada to keep its Internet gambling market closed to foreign companies.
Give flooding same priority as terrorism
Flood risk management should be given the same priority in Britain as terrorism and flu pandemic strategies, an independent review said on Monday.
'O little town of Bethlehem how troubled we see thee lie'
The Bethlehem of today is a far cry from the peaceful images of Jesus' birthplace so typically associated with Christmas.
New church being built at Culloden
A new church is being built near the site of the Culloden battlefield in Inverness-shire, Scotland, to meet the needs of local Catholics there.
Kirk steps up engagement with climate change issues
The Church of Scotland has appointed a climate change project officer to help expand and develop the Kirk's contribution to the climate change movement in Scotland.
Evangelistic programme to target Euro 2008 football enthusiasts
Churches in Austria and Switzerland are banding together to launch an evangelisation programme to target soccer enthusiasts.
US church aid groups respond to brutal snow storms
A brutal mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain plowed across the Great Lakes states and to the Northeast on Sunday, forcing many residents, including churchgoers, to stay indoors.
Suicide bomber kills 10 Pakistani military recruits
A suicide bomber killed 10 Pakistani military recruits in the northwestern town of Kohat on Monday, the military said, the first major attack since emergency rule was lifted two days ago.
Russia delivers first nuclear fuel to Iran
Russia has delivered the first shipment of nuclear fuel to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power station, the Russian state agency building the station said in a statement on Monday.
Come to Jerusalem, see the messiah
As Christmas approaches, Christians around the world turn to thoughts of the Holy Land and the great figures in the Bible.
Churches give guarded welcome to Bali Climate Change Conference
Churches have given a cautious welcome to the agreement reached at last week's UN Climate Change Conference in Bali to set out further negotiations for a replacement to the Kyoto Protocol.
EU pledges millions to Palestinians
The European Union executive pledged 440 million euros (314 million pounds) of grant aid to the Palestinians on Monday as international donors gathered in Paris to offer financial support for a new Middle East peace effort.
Rebels say killed 215 Ethiopian troops but government denies
Ethiopia on Monday rebuffed a separatist rebel group's claim it had killed 215 government soldiers in fighting this week in the eastern Ogaden region.
Cathedrals to welcome thousands of worshippers this Christmas
Christians share gift of faith with their friends this Christmas as thousands invited to congregate at nation's cathedrals.