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Indonesia to Build Museum in Memory of 170,000 Killed in Tsunami

Indonesia will build a $7.4 million museum in Aceh province in memory of about 170,000 people who died there in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, its architect said on Wednesday.

Lambeth Palace Library Catalogue joins Online Research Tool

The printed book collection of Lambeth Palace Library has made its debut on an online catalogue to improve access to its holdings for researchers across the globe.

Zimbabwe Eases Price Freeze on Some Basic Goods

Zimbabwe has allowed businesses to raise the prices of some basic goods and services, slightly easing a price freeze which has left shop shelves empty and deepened an economic crisis.

China Mine Safety Condemned as Hopes Fade for 181

Desperate efforts to save 181 Chinese coal miners from two shafts flooded with water and mud faced near impossible odds on Wednesday, as a safety official said mine owners had failed to anticipate the threat of disaster.

Sudan Floods Death Toll Reaches 89

Some 89 people have died in flooding in Sudan as heavy rains that washed away homes and spread water-borne disease continue to batter the country, a government official said on Wednesday.

Police Tell Madeleine Parents 'Do Not Leave Portugal'

The parents of Madeleine McCann have been told by Portuguese police not to leave Portugal.

International Fellowship of Evangelical Students Welcomes New Head

The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) has appointed its fourth General Secretary at its 2007 World Assembly in Ontario, Canada.

Open Doors Special Report: Hard Times for Christians in Iraq

While suicide bombs and civil unrest continue to dog Iraq, Christians in the country are also in the midst of a spiritual battle for the right to be Christian, reports persecution watchdog Open Doors.

Germany Fears Its Peacekeepers Being Targeted in Afghanistan

Germany fears its peacekeepers and aid workers in Afghanistan have become targets of the Taliban and other insurgents who want to force Berlin to pull its soldiers and citizens out of the country.

Redcliffe College Gets Ready to Inspire Youth Workers

Redcliffe College in Gloucester is preparing to commence its annual youth ministry course, focusing on topics such as leadership and young people, and the theology of youth work and youth culture.

US Rock Success 'Grey Holiday' to Debut in UK

US Christian rock band Grey Holiday are hoping for the same success in the UK when they release their debut album The Glorious Revolution over here this autumn.

US Survey: Evangelicals Worry Most Over Health of Churches

When it comes to what changes are "absolutely necessary" for the United States to address in the next 10 years, the most likely answer among Americans concerns children's futures. Among evangelicals, however, the priority is very different, a new survey found.

New Middle East Comedy Show Hopes to Promote Christian Faith

A new comedy programme is being launched by the Christian satellite television ministry SAT-7 to "lift" the spirits of people in the Middle East and North Africa.

Rev Jesse Jackson Urges Londoners to Vote

Rev Jesse Jackson and MP Dawn Butler will visit Brent community radio station Life FM on Thursday to encourage residents to sign themselves onto the electoral register in order to utilise their right to vote.

Taliban Losing Patience with Korean Hostage Talks

The Taliban said it was losing patience with South Korean officials who have been negotiating for the release of 19 remaining Korean hostages.