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Religious Leaders Unite in Prayer on Climate Change
Religious leaders united in a silent "prayer for the planet" alongside a retreating Greenland glacier on Friday as part of a widening spiritual drive to combat climate change.
Sweden PM Meets Muslim Diplomats Over Prophet Mohammad Drawings
Muslim diplomats gave Sweden's prime minister high marks on Friday for his efforts to defuse tension over the publication of a drawing of the Prophet Mohammad that several countries have denounced.
Southern Sudan Forces say Besieged by Northern Army
Some 45 southern Sudanese soldiers were under siege by northern Sudanese forces who have encircled them, a southern army spokesperson said on Friday.
Pope Tells Europe Leaders Abortion is Not a Human Right
Pope Benedict rejected the concept that abortion could be considered a human right on Friday and urged European leaders to do everything possible to raise birth rates and make their countries more child-friendly.
Hurricane Felix Death Toll Hits 130 in Nicaragua
The death toll from Hurricane Felix, which tore into the Nicaragua-Honduras border area this week, has jumped to about 130, a Nicaraguan rescue official said on Friday.
Portuguese Police Focus on Madeleine's Parents
Portuguese police announced on Friday they had identified a new suspect in their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and friends said it was the 4-year-old's mother, Kate McCann.
Unions Call Off Next Week's London Tube Strikes
A strike on London's Underground rail network over jobs and pensions that was planned for next week was called off on Friday after talks, the RMT union said.
Eating for Success
When the body is repeatedly given the wrong foods it will start to send out subtle red flag signals or symptoms. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may include fatigue, indigestion, eczema, food allergies...
Bishop of London seeks Common Christian Consciousness
Bishop of London challenges European Christian leaders to "build a common Christian consciousness".
Christian Groups Respond to Hurricane Felix
Christian humanitarian groups are tending to the needs of Hurricane Felix victims after this season's second Category 5 hurricane slammed into Central America earlier this week.
Korean Pastors Repent for Aggressive Overseas Missions
Some 100 pastors gathered in Seoul, South Korea, this week for a penitence prayer meeting in response to worldwide criticism of Korean churches' aggressive overseas missionary work.
New Book Explores Muslims and Christianity
Brother Andrew will be launching a new book 'Secret Believers: what happens when Muslims believe in Christ', at 'UNITE' events on Saturday 29 September, in West Bromwich.
Your Time is Coming
Your time is coming! The dreams and desires, the things you want to accomplish, the situations you want to see changed will happen...
Darfur Peace Talks Set for October in Libya
Sudan's government and rebel groups will start talks on Oct. 27 in Libya to push for peace in violence-torn Darfur before 26,000 peacekeepers deploy there, the United Nations and Khartoum announced on Thursday.
Hemoglobin A1c Can Predict Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Among healthy middle-aged and older women, the hemoglobin A1c level -- a measure of blood sugar control -- is an independent predictor of type 2 diabetes, a study shows.
Climate Change Hits US Federal Land, Water
More beetles and fewer spruce trees in Alaska, whiter coral and fewer scuba-divers in Florida and more wildfires in Arizona already show the impact of climate change on U.S. lands and waters, a congressional watchdog agency reported on Thursday.