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20,000 Attend First Weekend of Shoutfest '07
Over 20,000 people attended the first weekend of America's annual Christian youth concert event, the Shoutfest '07 tour. In addition, it has been reported that 15,000 Books of Hope were distributed, while hundreds of people came forward for ministry with 123 first time decisions for Christ.
Young Woman Killed in Eritrea for Refusing to Renounce Jesus Christ
Christians have been left outraged by the death of a young woman in Eritrea, allegedly tortured to death in a military facility for refusing to renounce her faith in Jesus Christ.
Most Unreligious Candidates Lead US Presidential Race
While faith issues continue to feature prominently in the 2008 US presidential race, a new survey reveals that candidates do not necessarily have to be seen as religious to gain wide support from voters.
'Green' Orthodox Head Urges Repentance for Global Warming
Long-time environmentalist and spiritual leader to the world's Orthodox Christians, Bartholomeos I, has urged attendees at the world's largest ecumenical conference to repent and change their lifestyle in response to threats posed by climate change.
Christian Unions win Right to Christian Leadership
University Christian Unions (CU) have gained a compromise deal which will allow them to restrict leadership roles to only those that practice Christianity.
Celebration of Gospel Music Event Set to Hit London
A special two-day event, A Celebration of Gospel Music (CGM), is set to bring together an unprecedented number of UK gospel artists in Hackney's 'The Ocean' in London from 6-7 October to celebrate the past, present and future of British gospel music.
UK Evangelistic Newspaper Appoints new Editor
UK evangelistic newspaper, Good News, has announced the appointment of a new editor.
Church Members start Hunger Strike in Kazakhstan
Church members start hunger strike in Kazakhstan.
Churches Warn of Zimbabwe Water Crisis
Churches in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe are launching emergency distributions of water and warning of 'disastrous' water shortages that could lead to diseases like cholera.
Brits believe UK in 'Moral Decline' - Poll
A new survey for the BBC has found that most Brits believe the UK is in moral decline.
Delegate says APEC Draft Climate Statement a Compromise
Asia-Pacific officials agreed on Friday to a draft climate statement which reaffirms a U.N. treaty on fighting global warming, while urging non-binding "aspirational targets" for greenhouse gas reductions, a delegate said.
China Cracks Suspected Baby Trafficking Gang
Chinese police have detained 47 people accused of trafficking babies, rescuing dozens of infants from a trade driven by rural families' desire for children, state media reported on Friday.
Foot & Mouth Report Points Finger at Government Lab
An investigation into an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Britain last month has highlighted biosecurity breaches at a government-funded laboratory.
British Man Arrested on Return from Pakistan
A British man held in Pakistan without charge for more than a year on suspicion of links to al Qaeda was arrested immediately on returning to Britain on Friday.
12 Church Members Start Hunger Strike in Kazakhstan
Twelve members of a Presbyterian church in Kazakhstan started a hunger strike on Friday to protest against accusations of treason against three of its staff, Interfax news agency reported.
Too Much TV Increases Kids' Risk of Attention Problems
Young children who watch more than a couple of hours of television a day are more likely to have attention problems as adolescents, researchers from New Zealand have found.