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We're willing to pay billions for home help
Pressed Britons would be willing to spend 3.4 billion pounds a year on hired help because they are too busy to do the chores, according to a study.
Rick Warren Aids summit aims to 'disturb' Christians
Saddleback Church's Aids summit kicked off Wednesday with hopes to "disturb" the hearts of those in attendance and mobilise congregations around the world to defeat the global pandemic.
Myanmar junta shuts AIDS monastery and expels monks
The Myanmar junta has shut down a Yangon monastery which served as a hospice for HIV/AIDS patients and expelled its monks, an opposition lawyer said on Friday.
Botched Manila coup a warning to would-be plotters
The Philippine government prepared fresh charges on Friday against the leaders of yet another botched coup and hunted for others as public apathy and a show of force sent a strong message to serial seditionists.
Bhutto gears for Pakistani poll as Sharif for boycott
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was gearing up on Friday for a January election as another opposition leader, Nawaz Sharif, hoped to persuade her to boycott the vote.
Australia wants Iraq toops home by mid 2008
About 550 Australian combat troops in Iraq should be withdrawn by about the middle of next year, Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd said on Friday, setting a broad timetable for the soldiers to return home.
Churches must be brave in face of HIV - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury is reaching out to churches with a message of hope and encouragement to be brave, imaginative and honest in the face of the global HIV and Aids pandemic.
Switchfoot's Foreman returns to indie roots
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman is returning to his indie roots by launching four solo EPs over the coming months, following the band's departure with Columbia Records.
Denzel Washington - 'I read the Bible every day'
Denzel Washington one of Hollywood's most powerful Christians.
Australian archbishop - approval of female bishops 'shaky'
Sydney archbishop says recent decision of Anglican Church in Australia to allow ordination of women as bishops is "shaky".
Middle East leaders need to 'walk the talk,' says Palestinian bishop
A Palestinian Christian leader is cautiously optimistic about this week's Israeli-Palestinian peace talk agreement, commenting that the leaders now need to "walk the talk."
Christmas is about Jesus Christ - Salvation Army Commissioner
Salvation Army Commissioner reminds believers that it is Jesus who takes centre stage at Christmas.
'God Delusion' publisher may face prosecution
The publisher of the Turkish edition of Richard Dawkins' bestseller "The God Delusion" could face prosecution after a complaint that it insulted believers.
Iran and EU face tough nuclear talks
Chances of a breakthrough appear slim when Iran's main nuclear negotiator meets Europe's top diplomat on Friday in a last effort to avert tougher sanctions over Tehran's disputed atomic programme.
Russia's Putin tells citizens to vote for his party
President Vladimir Putin, ignoring criticism he is using his post for campaign purposes, told Russians on Thursday to vote for his United Russia party in Sunday's parliamentary election.
North Korea nuclear disabling 'going smoothly'
A team of experts in North Korea to oversee the disabling of its atomic facilities said on Thursday they were satisfied with progress as the reclusive country prepares to host the U.S. envoy to nuclear talks.