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Smugglers Beat, Stab, Drown Migrants to Yemen - UN
A dozen African would-be migrants died in "horrific circumstances" while attempting to cross the Gulf of Aden from Somalia to Yemen over the past week, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe Archbishop Resigns Over Sex Allegations
Zimbabwean Catholic Archbishop Pius Ncube, an outspoken critic of President Robert Mugabe, resigned on Tuesday, two months after being sued for adultery in a case which he called a vicious government-backed attack.
Rights Group Condemns Kenyans' Killing in Tanzania
A Kenyan rights group said on Tuesday it would go to a regional court to seek redress over 11 Kenyans killed by Tanzanian police as suspected robbers.
U.S. Marks Sept 11 with Moments of Silence
Americans observed a moment of silence at the very hour and place of the first Sept. 11 attack on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of a day remembered with solemnity and ceremony.
Congo Slaps Quarantine on Ebola Outbreak Area
Authorities placed two towns in southern Democratic Republic of Congo in quarantine on Tuesday to contain an outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever, a deadly disease for which there is no treatment.
Violence Threatens Darfur Peace Talks: UK Minister
Ongoing violence in Sudan's Darfur region threatens to undermine planned peace talks between Khartoum and rebel groups, a British minister said as he flew into the war-torn area on Tuesday.
Ofcom to Examine UK's Public Service Broadcasting
Britain's media regulator Ofcom has launched a review of public service broadcasting to examine how it should be provided in a world dominated by digital TV and the Internet.
Liberian Ships First Diamonds Since U.N. Ban Lifted
Liberia has shipped its first consignment of diamonds since the United Nations lifted an embargo on gem exports imposed to curb a 1989-2003 civil war, the information minister said on Tuesday.
Top Polluters to Discuss Hard Climate Goals - Germany
Twenty of the world's top polluting nations have agreed to discuss binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Germany's environment minister said on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe Archbishop Ncube Resigns Over Scandal
Zimbabwean Archbishop Pius Ncube, the fierce opponent of President Robert Mugabe, has resigned from his position following an adultery scandal, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Young Audiences need Trusted News Sources, Bishops tell Lords
Young audiences need trusted news sources, bishops tells
Persecution Watchdog Urges Religious Freedom Ahead of China Olympics
As China prepares to host the 2008 Olympic Games, Christian human rights organisation Release International is calling on the Chinese Government to guarantee religious freedom for all its citizens.
Langham Partnership Helps Arabic Church Leaders with New Books
This summer saw the publishing of five significant theological books to help Arabic church leaders.
Massive Alpha Ad Campaign to Reach Out to Millions
The Alpha Course is due to launch a massive advertising campaign that will see it run promotions across mainstream television, cinemas, bars and buses in the UK.
John Wesley's Childhood Home in Financial Struggle
Call to Methodists to save childhood home of Church founder John Wesley from financial hardships.
FIFA World Cup Football Star: 'I Take My Bible Everywhere'
The personal testimony of China's star football striker at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Han Duan, 23, will feature in thousands of copies of the Gospel of Mark produced to coincide as a resource for this year's event.