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Don't use embryos in stem cell research, Pope says
Pope Benedict appealed to scientists on Thursday to stop using human embryos in stem cell research, saying it violated "the dignity of human life".
Iran says atomic talks with IAEA 'satisfactory'
Iran and the U.N. atomic watchdog ended three days of "satisfactory" talks on Thursday aimed at clearing up suspicions about Iranian nuclear activity and will continue discussions next week, an Iranian official said.
Darfur peace faction call for probe into attack
Darfur's former rebels on Thursday called for an international investigation into an attack on their forces in Muhajiriya, where at least 45 were killed and dozens injured.
NHS Trust condemned over superbug failures
Appalling hygiene, a shortage of nursing and unacceptable management contributed to outbreaks of a hospital superbug that killed about 90 patients in southeast England, a damning report said on Thursday.
After criticism, UK to pay more to wounded troops
Britain announced an increase in payments for severely wounded soldiers on Thursday, the latest move to provide more support for troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan following public criticism.
Bird flu returns to ducks in southern Vietnam
Bird flu returned to southern Vietnam this week after an absence of two months, and officials warned farmers of more outbreaks as the weather cools.
Muslim scholars call for peace with Christians
More than 130 Muslim scholars called on Thursday for peace and understanding between Islam and Christianity, saying "the very survival of the world itself is perhaps at stake".
Cardinal to strengthen links between Catholics in England and Ghana
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of the Cape Coast, Ghana, is to visit England this month to strengthen relations between Catholics in the two countries.
Hope Academy 2008 to find next big Christian music artist
In 2008, Saltmine Trust and Open Doors will commence a search across the UK for fresh Christian musical talent.
Christians alarmed by extended animal-human hybrid embryo Bill
Christian lawyers have expressed concern as the Government issued its response to the Joint Committee's report on the Human Tissue and Embryos Bill on Monday.
Pollution deadlier than car crashes in Europe - study
Air pollution has cut the average life expectancy of Europeans by nearly a year and contributes to the premature deaths of hundreds of thousands of people annually, the European Environment Agency said on Wednesday.
UN more able to prevent genocide, conference told
More than a decade after the United Nations was criticized for failing to stop genocide in Rwanda, the world body is more able to prevent another such atrocity, scholars and U.N. officials said on Wednesday.
Bishop TD Jakes joins celebrated US preachers live on God TV
Three of America's best loved preachers, Dr John Hagee, Bishop TD Jakes and Pastor Rod Parsley will be featured live on the God Channel this weekend as part of a major 'Feast of Tabernacles' celebration in the USA.
India, China biofuels threat to food output-report
Plans by China and India to raise biofuels production from irrigated maize and sugarcane could aggravate water shortages and undermine food output, an international report said on Thursday.
Persecution watchdog embarks on India fundraising trek
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) will be taking nineteen supporters on a spectacular trek through Himalayan India from 13 to 26 October 2007.
Archbishop of Canterbury says children are not expendable
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that children are "not expendable" in a video address to the Kids Company conference that took place Wednesday.