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Christians Held in Egypt for Work on Web Site

Egyptian police have detained two Egyptian Christians for their work on the Web site of a Christian Arab group based in Canada, police sources said 9 August.

Christians Who Helped Convert Held in Egypt

Police have detained two Egyptian Christians who helped a man who converted from Islam to Christianity, one of their colleagues said 9 August.

Vatican: Pope Meeting Doesn't Alter Policy on Jews

The Vatican, trying to allay Jewish concern over Pope Benedict's meeting with a radical Polish priest accused of making anti-Semitic remarks, said on Thursday its stance toward Jews had not changed.

Afghan President Rebukes Taliban for Kidnapping Korean Women

Afghan President Hamid Kazai said on Thursday the abduction of Korean women by Taliban guerrillas had no precedent in Afghan history and would bring shame on the nation.

Salvation Army on Hand at RAF Helicopter Crash Site

Salvation Army personnel assist military and emergency services after a Royal Air Force (RAF) helicopter crashed in north Yorkshire on Wednesday night.

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Methodist Church Welcomes Call to Release Guantanamo Detainees

The Methodist Church have welcomed the UK Government's decision to request the return of five former British residents being held in Guantanamo Bay.

Cannabis Needs Long-Term Approach, says Hope UK

A proper response to cannabis-related harm needs more than a change in the law, says the head of Christian drug education charity Hope UK.

Bishop Pledges Prayers for Farming Community

The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev John Pritchard, has promised the support of the church to the farming community caught up in the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Afghan Official: Troops Ready for Hostage Rescue

Afghan troops are ready to free the remaining 21 South Koreans held by Taliban militants by force, said the Afghan interior ministry spokesman Wednesday.

Evangelical Lutherans Re-Elect Hanson as Head

The Rev. Mark S. Hanson was overwhelmingly re-elected Tuesday as presiding bishop of the largest Lutheran denomination in the US.

Christians Kick Off Olympic Prayer Countdown for China

Only one year remains before the much-anticipated 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing and Christians worldwide have kicked off a yearlong prayer campaign for a spiritual harvest in China.

Jars of Clay, Third Day Announce Joint Christmas Tour

Legendary Christian groups Third Day and Jars of Clay have officially announced The Christmas Offerings Tour. The tour begins on 29 November and ends on 16 December, offering only 12 shows. Tickets are available to everyone on 7 September.

BMS World Mission Boosts Food Supplies in Asia Flood Regions

BMS World Mission has issued a starting grant of $50,000 to bolster food supplies amid the severe floods across Nepal, Bangladesh and northern India.

2008 to Mark 100 Years of Prayer for Christian Unity

Churches throughout the world are preparing for next year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which will mark the 100th anniversary of the event.

Conference to Bring Together Christian Abuse and Addiction Workers

Christian abuse and addiction workers will come together for ISAAC's 10th anniversary international conference on Faith, Family and the Future of Addiction Care later this year.