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New Keith Green Music to be Released
Unreleased music by legendary Christian artist, Keith Green, who died over two decades ago, will hit iTunes next month.
Survey: Christians Too Busy for God
Christians worldwide are simply too busy for God, a newly released five-year study has revealed. In data collected from over 20,000 Christians...
Christians to Unite in Support of 200 Million Persecuted Christians
Christians from across the denominations in the UK will come together to pray for the 200 million Christians around the world facing persecution because of their faith.
Al Jazeera Shows Video of Taliban's Korean Hostages
Al Jazeera broadcast a video on Monday showing several of the South Korean hostages held by Afghan Taliban insurgents hours after the group announced the killing one of them.
Taliban Kills Another Male South Korean Hostage
Afghanistan's Taliban militia shot dead a male South Korean hostage late Monday, a spokesman said. "We set several deadlines and the Afghan government did not pay attention to our deadlines," spokesman Yousuf Ahmadi told Agence France-Presse. "Finally tonight at 8:30 we killed one of the Koreans named Sung Sin with AK-47 gunshots."
British Court Blocks Deportation of Algerians
Three Algerian men won an appeal against deportation from Britain on Monday in a blow to the government's efforts to throw out suspected foreign militants it views as a threat to national security.
Taliban Deadlines Pass - Hostages Still Alive
Taliban kidnappers and Afghan negotiators resumed talks to free 22 South Korean hostages who were still alive on Monday despite two rebel deadlines expiring.
Cloudy Germany Unlikely Hotspot for Solar Power
It rains year round in Germany. Clouds cover the skies for about two-thirds of all daylight hours. Yet the country has managed to become the world's leading solar power generator.
12,000 Hit as South Sudan Declares Flood Disaster
More than 12,000 people have been affected by flooding in southern Sudan, emerging from decades of civil war, and six of the region's 10 states have been declared a disaster zone, officials said on Monday.
Brown Praises Bonds with US as he Meets Bush
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown underscored on Monday that he was intent on preserving his country's close bond with the United States, as he conferred with President George W. Bush at Camp David.
Taliban Extends Deadline on Korean Christian Hostages
The Taliban have extended the deadline to 1130 GMT for the 22 South Korean hostages they are holding after an appeal by Afghan negotiators, a Taliban spokesman said, adding all of the remaining captives were alive.
Amnesty Intl. Refuses to Change Abortion Policy Despite Catholic Objections
The worldwide human rights group Amnesty International has no plans to revoke its new policy backing abortion for women subject to sexual violence, rape or incest despite strong opposition from the Roman Catholic Church.
Hollywood Writer Joins Panel for Faith Film Festival
A group of high profile media professionals have agreed to act as judges for the final rounds of the recently launched Insight Film Festival.
No Word on Korean Hostages as Taliban Deadline Passes
A Taliban "final deadline" for resolving a crisis over 22 South Korean hostages the group is threatening to kill passed on Monday, but there was no word on their fate from either the rebels or the Afghan government.
South Africa's Cape Town Hit by Flooding
South Africa's top tourist city Cape Town struggled on Monday to cope with flooding that affected thousands of people, cut off roads and forced shantytown residents to bale out water with buckets.
Tap Water to be Restored to Britain's Flood-Hit Homes
Water supply is expected to be restored to thousands of homes in flood-hit areas on Monday, although a full recovery remains days away.