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Turkish President Approves Pro-EU, Reform Cabinet
New Turkish President Abdullah Gul approved a pro-EU reformist cabinet on Wednesday which reflected Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's aim to push ahead with stalled political and economic reforms needed to join the bloc.
Chapman Launches 'Change for Orphans' Campaign
Steven Curtis Chapman and Shaohannah's Hope, an adoption organisation founded by the Chapman family, are spreading the message, "Giving a little changes a lot. Give change now," in their latest "Change for Orphans" campaign.
Mobile 'Travel Advisor' Tested on London's Tube Networks
Transport for London, the government organisation responsible for London's Public Transport...
Christian Group Urges Government to Bring Burma Crisis to UN
Burmese Exiles in London protested earlier in the week outside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to call upon the UK Government to do more to resolve the current crisis in Burma.
Christians Call for Fasting & Prayer for Burma Crisis
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has announced plans for a day of fasting on 4 September and a day of prayer on Sunday 9 September in response to the current crisis in Burma.
Australian Advocacy Group Calls for Preservation of Sanctity of Marriage
Festival of Light Australia, a national Christian and family advocacy group, is urging all political parties and candidates in the country to take the opportunity on Australia's Father's Day to declare their position on fatherhood.
ISAAC: Alcohol Recovery Groups Growing in Mongolia
Members of ISAAC, the International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition, are spreading alcohol recovery groups through the church in Mongolia.
Thousands Register for Bible Sunday
More than 3,500 people have registered online in preparation for this year's Bible Sunday, with more than 3,500 downloads being made from the Bible Sunday website within two weeks of its launch by Bible Society.
Church on Margins of Public Arena, warns Ireland Primate
The Church of Ireland Primate has warned that churches in Ireland can no longer rely on having "a place as of right" to exert influence in the public arena.
Anglicans Lack Structures to Resolve Gay Row, says Prelate
A conservative prelate said that the 77-million member Anglican Communion does not have the structures needed to overcome the current split over homosexuality.
Martha and Mary are invited to choose
Martha was doing what she had been brought up to do. There were visitors in the house and it was up to her to provide for their needs...
Holy Water Rejected at France Airport Security
Inspectors at Tarbes-Lourdes airport in France refused to give their blessing to holy water that passengers tried to bring on board the Vatican's new pilgrim flights this week, saying it was a security threat just like any other liquid.
Orthodox Church Tells Catholics to Give Up Russia Missions
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Alexiy II, told an Italian paper that a first meeting with Pope Benedict would only make sense if the Vatican gave up any missionary ambition to spread Catholicism in his country.
Swedish Newspaper Defends Publishing Mohammad Drawing
A Swedish newspaper on Wednesday defended its publication of a drawing depicting the head of the Muslim Prophet Mohammad on the body of a dog, following an official protest from Iran.
Belgian City Allows Bandanas, Bans Headscarves & Crucifixes
Muslim women working in nurseries in the Belgian city of Antwerp who have been banned from wearing headscarves will now be allowed to cover their hair with a bandana, city officials said on Wednesday.
UN: Mankind to Blame for Global Warming
Mankind is to blame for climate change but governments still have time to slow accelerating damage at moderate cost if they act quickly, a draft U.N. report shows.