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Rights group: Education improves for Iraqi refugees in Jordan
Iraqi refugee children in Jordan have greater educational opportunities now, reported a human rights worker following a recent trip to Jordan.
Atheists 'evangelizing' in America; how Christians can respond
Atheism seems to be proliferating in literature, the media, and the Internet as more atheists challenge the dominance of religion and spread their worldview, urging other nonbelievers to "come out of the closet."
America's Black Church leaders mobilise to combat HIV/AIDS
America's top Black church leaders have called upon the U.S. government Tuesday to declare HIV/AIDS crisis in the African American community a "public health emergency" and introduced legislation that would address the epidemic.
India High Court Denies Bail for Missionary Killer
The India Supreme Court has denied bail for the Hindu activist currently serving a life sentence for the murder of an Australian missionary and his two teenaged sons more than eight years ago.
China overlooks religion in world development, says Christian pastor
A television documentary in China that features the historical accounts of how the world's nine greatest countries rose to prominence has raised the interest of some Chinese pastors overseas who are trying to compare the Christian worldview with atheist China's view of the world's history.
South Africa confident EU-Africa summit will go ahead
South Africa said on Wednesday a summit between Africa and Europe could go ahead even if British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other leaders decided to boycott it because of the attendance of Zimbabwe's president.
Traditional food aid not enough for Africa - MSF
Conventional food aid is not enough to solve Africa's malnutrition crisis, especially in nations wracked by conflict, an international health agency said on Wednesday.
Rights group calls for total Burma arms ban
Humans Rights Watch (HRW) urged the U.N. Security Council on Thursday to slap a total arms embargo on Burma's ruling generals because of "continuing massive violations of human rights".
UK expands livestock controls as bluetongue spreads
New cases of livestock disease bluetongue have been confirmed in Essex in eastern England, prompting Britain's farm ministry on Wednesday to expand the area in which it controls animal movements.
Christians warn against Incitement to Hatred laws based on sexuality
Any new incitement to hatred law should be written with care to avoid intolerance of free speech, the Evangelical Alliance has said following Government proposals this week.
Huge Christian festival to hit the heart of London in 2008
A new Christian festival is set to hit London next year, taking place across hundreds of venues all located close to ten Northern Line Tube stations, from Camden Town to Waterloo.
Greek Orthodox Church head in US for operation
The head of the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop Christodoulos, is currently in the US undergoing liver transplant surgery, his church representatives have reported.
Christians persecuted under Blasphemy laws in Pakistan
A Pakistan Christian who was previously acquitted of blasphemy is still in hiding almost a year after charges were dropped because Muslim militants are trying to kill him.
Fresh Approach to Restore Hope to the UK Public
The Christian Enquiry Agency and Church Army have launched a new website in a fresh approach to reach out to the public in support of the HOPE 2008 project next year.
Zimbabwe police torture women activists, says report
Zimbabwean security forces routinely torture and sexually abuse women opposed to President Robert Mugabe's government, a human rights group said on Wednesday.
Sudan army denies attacking Darfur town
Sudan's army has denied attacking the only Darfur rebel faction to sign a peace deal with Khartoum, saying tribal clashes was to blame for the fighting which killed 45 people in Muhajiriya town.