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Religion Not Clear-Cut Issue in White House Race
Religion is not proving to be a clear-cut factor in the 2008 U.S. White House race, taking a back seat to the Iraq war and domestic issues, but most Americans still feel faith is an important attribute in their president, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Theology Website Seeks Sponsors
Christian website freelancetheology.com is seeking sponsors so that the popular site can continue its service of answering questions on Christianity from the general public.
China to Send Troops to Darfur, Meet Critics
China will send more than 300 engineering troops to Sudan's troubled Darfur region next month to build infrastructure for U.N. peacekeepers, China's special envoy for Darfur said on Thursday.
U.N. Seeks Funds for Chad Refugees as Ban Arrives
The United Nations appealed for emergency funds for Chad to feed thousands of refugees from regional violence as U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon arrived on Friday to pave the way for international peacekeepers.
Typhoon Batters Tokyo, Moves On
A typhoon pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Friday, killing at least one man and snarling transport and power supplies, before weakening and moving north.
Congo Rebel Chief Says Army Breaks Ceasefire
Renegade Congolese General Laurent Nkunda said on Friday the Congolese army had attacked his position, breaking a fragile ceasefire negotiated by United Nations mediators in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Madeleine's Mother to be Declared Suspect
The mother of missing British four-year-old Madeleine McCann will be formally declared a suspect on Friday, a spokeswoman for the family said.
Bush Offers North Korea Peace Treaty if Disarms
President George W. Bush said on Friday the United States would consider a peace treaty with North Korea if it gave up its nuclear weapons programme, with an inspection of plants to be disabled to start on September 11.
New Bishop of Connor Stresses Grace and Forgiveness
The new Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, has encouraged Christians with a sermon affirming the grace of God that covers all weaknesses.
MercyMe Returns with New Project
Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated band MercyMe will return with their next project, All That Is Within Me, due 20 November.
Belfast Church Struggles Against Child Vandalism
An east Belfast minister has criticised the police for their slow response to attacks on his church by children. Children had thrown slates, smashed windows and had let off firecrackers during services at St Donard's Church of Ireland, said Rev Charles McCartney.
Europe's Churches Pressed to Find Unity
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has sent the message home to 2,500 delegates at the Third Ecumenical Assembly this week that finding unity among Europe's churches is "now more urgent than ever".
'New Scots Kirk' to be Built in Holy Land
Church of Scotland hotel in the Holy Land set for spiritual expansion with new church.
Archbishops' Council responds to Single Equality Bill Proposals
Archbishops' Council concerned by "trend towards regarding religion as deserving of a lesser priority in discrimination legislation".
World Wants Foreign Troops Out of Iraq, says BBC Poll
More than two thirds of people around the world think American-led forces should pull out of Iraq within a year, according to a poll published on Friday by the BBC's international service.
Tutu Slams South Africa's Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS
Archbishop Desmond Tutu berated South Africa's government last week over delays in introducing an HIV/AIDS drug treatment plan and said its leaders' unorthodox views had led to unnecessary deaths.