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Church Criticises Government as Brazil Bribery Trial Opens
Brazil's Supreme Court voted on Friday to put on trial the first of 40 people accused of operating an illegal fund-raising scheme by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's ruling party and allies in Congress.
Presbyterian Church Rebukes 'Lesbian Evangelist'
The U.S. Presbyterian Church has rebuked one of its ministers who describes herself as a "lesbian evangelist" for presiding over two gay weddings, officials said on Friday.
UN Council Extends Lebanon Peace Force for Extra Year
The Security Council extended by a year on Friday the mandate of the U.N. force that has kept an uneasy peace in southern Lebanon since Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas fought a war there last year.
Gay Bishop to Enter Civil Union Ahead of Key Anglican Meeting
The Episcopal bishop at the heart of the deep division within the Anglican Communion has announced plans to enter into a same-sex civil union next summer.
Burma Moves to Crush Biggest Protests in a Decade
Burma's military regime is preparing to crack down on continuing protests which have resulted from its decision to increase fuel prices by 500 per cent.
Major US Youth Festival to 'Let The Walls Fall Down'
Christian music's annual youth ministry driven concert event, Shoutfest '07 tour, will launch 1st September this year in the US, with the biggest roster of name artists, major national sponsorship alliances, and the largest staging yet.
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Final Drill Hole Offers Last Chance for Utah Miners
The drilling of the sixth and final borehole into a Utah mine began Thursday as part of the last effort to save the six trapped miners.
Children to Take the Reigns at Methodist Church House
The Methodist Church is getting ready to let children take the reigns at its national HQ for the day as part of a new iniative to help children realise their talents.
Children Forcibly Taken From Parents to 'Meet Ministry Targets'
A record number of young children are being taken from their parents and put up for adoption, many times unjustly, so that that government targets can be fulfilled, claims BBC Radio 4's Face the Facts.
Brazil Bishop says Government Corruption Destroying Democracy
A Roman Catholic bishop in Brazil has warned that a series of corruption scandals is putting the country's democracy at jeopardy, as the Supreme Court commenced hearings on a bribery affair involving 40 government allies.
Freed Koreans Plead for Hostages on Al Jazeera
Two former hostages pleaded for the release of the remaining 19 Koreans still held by the Taliban during an interview with the Arab news network Al Jazeera.
Detention of Underground Bishop puts Wedge in Syno-Vatican Relations
Another underground Catholic bishop has been detained in China, reports the Cardinal Kung Foundation.
World Vision Efforts Continue in Peru
World Vision relief efforts in Peru are continuing to focus on providing clean water, food and shelter. The organisation distributed 27,000 thousand litres of water for 1,500 families during the weekend of 18 August in four urban settlements in the outskirts of Ica.
Is it Wrong to Call the Christian God 'Allah'?
One of America's pre-eminent evangelicals is challenging the advice of a retiring Roman Catholic Bishop in the Netherlands who has raised eyebrows worldwide by suggesting Dutch Christians pray to "Allah".
Premier Calls for Prayer & Action in Response to Shocking Youth Shooting
A call for prayer and action across the UK has been made on Thursday by Christian media group Premier, following another deadly youth shooting.