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Go Forth With God
In the natural, what do you do when you're hungry for something and you're just not sure what will satisfy you? Maybe you think of something to eat but it doesn't quite hit the spot...
Sudan Vows to Support UN Darfur Force
Sudan has vowed on Wednesday to cooperate with the deployment of up to 26,000 U.N. and African Union troops and police to quell violence in Darfur after the U.N. Security Council authorised the force.
Germany Rejects Taliban Demands After Hostage Video Release
German officials reaffirmed on Wednesday Berlin would not give in to pressure from the Taliban to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, after Al Jazeera television broadcast a video showing a German hostage.
Remaining Korean Hostages Alive as Deadline Passes
The remaining 21 South Korean hostages were alive on Wednesday after another Taliban deadline expired, an Afghan official said, adding the army had dropped leaflets warning of an assault to rescue them.
30,000 Pilgrims Climb Ireland's Holy Mountain to Follow Jesus Christ
An annual pilgrimage has seen 30,000 people take part in a journey to the top of Ireland's holiest mountain - a trip which has been undertaken for 1,500 years.
Bishops Call on Government to Safeguard Marriage
Catholic Bishops' Conference calls on Government to uphold unique status of marriage following Law Commission proposals to give unmarried couples legal protection.
Al Jazeera Airs Video Showing Taliban's German Hostage
Al Jazeera television broadcast a video on Tuesday showing a German man held by Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents and said he appealed to Berlin and Washington to withdraw their troops from the Central Asian country.
New Film 'The Ten' Spoofs Ten Commandments
A new movie set to be released this Friday will feature the Ten Commandments from the Bible in a very unflattering way.
Gordon Brown May Call October General Election
Britain's Gordon Brown, enjoying a lengthy political honeymoon after taking over as prime minister in June, may call an election as early as October to cash in on opinion poll gains.
South Korea Hostage Families, MPs Plead for US Help
Relatives of South Koreans kidnapped in Afghanistan and the nation's lawmakers pleaded with Washington on Wednesday to intervene and help secure the release of 21 held by Taliban insurgents and believed to be still alive.
UN Approves Large Force for Darfur
The UN Security Council authorised on Tuesday up to 26,000 troops and police for Darfur in an effort to protect civilians and quell violence in Sudan's vast arid western region.
Worldwide Call to Prayer for Korean Hostages in Afghanistan
The killing of a second Korean Christian hostage in Afghanistan has led the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea to make an urgent call for prayer.
Christian Leaders Praise Brown's Commitment to Poverty Goals
The Christian community has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's appeal for more international action to meet the Millennium Development Goals on time.
Fresh Taliban Deadline for Korean Hostages Nears
Afghanistan's Taliban set a fresh deadline of 0730 GMT Wednesday to free prisoners of the insurgent group in exchange for the lives of 21 South Korean hostages, a demand the Afghan government has rejected.
Taliban in Contact with South Korea on Hostages
Taliban insurgents, who have killed two Korean hostages and are threatening to kill more of the 21 they still hold, have been in touch with the South Korean government, a Seoul official said on Wednesday.
Mothers' Union Baghdad Addresses Humanitarian Crisis
The Mothers' Union revealed yesterday that it has been distributing emergency food aid to people in Baghdad through its 400 member-strong branch in the city.