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Future Bright for Bible Society in Iraq as Legal Status is Granted
The Kurdistan Regional Government has officially permitted the Christian charity, the Bible Society, to function legally within its borders.
Hindu Council Attacks 'Illegal' Church Ban on Yoga
The Hindu Council UK (HCUK), the largest national network of Hindu organisations within the UK, is considering whether a ban on yoga classes at St James' Church and the Silver Street Baptist Church in Taunton, Somerset, may breach the Equality Act 2006.
Iraqi Refugees 'Forgotten People', says World Vision President
The president of the World Vision has warned that Iraqi refugees in Jordan and Syria are "forgotten people". "We have great concern for the Iraqi refugees that are in Jordan. We're working there. We're concerned about the refugees in Syria. These are forgotten people," Dean Hirsch, World Vision's international president, told AFP.
Christians Welcome Brown's Statement on Burma
Prime Minister Gordon Brown issued an unprecedented statement on Burma on Sunday, in which he called on the UN Security Council to consider "the grave situation" in Burma "at the earliest opportunity" and promised to personally raise the situation with other world leaders.
Korean Hostage Deal Puts Christian Aid Workers at Risk - Release International
There are growing fears for the safety of Christian aid workers in Afghanistan following concessions made to the Taliban to free the remaining South Korean hostages.
Christian Lawyers Concerned over Shake-Up to Discrimination Law
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has urged Christians to respond to a Government consultation on the largest ever overhaul of discrimination law before the September 4 deadline.
Operation Mobilisation Brings Christ to London
Operation Mobilisation teams bring spiritual refreshment to thirsty London.
Green Issues Challenge International Security, warns Church of England
Climate change is not just a green issue; it is also a security concern, according to a briefing paper published by the Church of England.
Mexico's Calderon Protests US Crackdown on Immigrants
Mexican President Felipe Calderon accused the United States on Sunday of stepping up persecution and abuse of undocumented Mexican workers with a crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Vatican Policeman Dies in Apparent Suicide
A 25-year-old member of the Vatican's elite police force died on Monday of gunshot wounds in an apparent suicide case, the Vatican said.
Taliban Promises More Kidnapping & Killing of Foreigners in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban plan to abduct and kill more nationals from foreign countries whose troops serve under NATO and the U.S. military in the country, a spokesman for the Islamic movement warned on Monday.
Brown Calls on Myanmar to Free Protesters
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown slammed on Sunday Myanmar's crackdown on dissidents and demanded the release of those held after street protests against fuel price rises.
BT Passes 4 million Broadband Customer Mark
BT Group Plc said on Monday it had signed up more than 4 million customers to its broadband service, cementing its position as Britain's leading supplier.
Brown Plays Down Talk of Early Election
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Monday that now was not the time for an election in Britain, but refused to rule out calling one before the end of the year.
British Troops Pull Out of Iraqi City of Basra
British troops quit the Iraqi city of Basra on Monday, leaving the southern oil hub without British forces for the first time since the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Cabinet Minister Acknowledges Salvation Army Flood Effort
The Minister for the Third Sector praises the contribution of third sector organisations, including The Salvation Army, to the flood response this summer.