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Christian Ministries Applaud Disney's Ban on Movie Smoking
Several Christian ministries in the United States expressed how delighted they were to hear that the Walt Disney Co. would be eliminating all smoking scenes in movies released under their label.
Afghan President: Korean Hostage Crisis is Shameful, Un-Islamic
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called the current hostage situation in his country shameful and the kidnapping of women particularly un-Islamic.
Britain's Flood Death Toll Rises to Nine
Emergency workers found a man's body in a submerged field on Saturday, bringing to at least nine the death toll in Britain's worst floods for 60 years, police said.
China Bans AIDS Rights Meeting, Group Says
China has banned AIDS activists from holding a meeting on the rights of people with the disease, one of the organisers said on Sunday, citing official fears over foreign involvement in the sensitive subject.
Flood-Ravaged Areas Cheered by Weather Forecast
Flood-ravaged areas were spared more chaos on Sunday after heavy overnight rain failed to cause new flooding and forecasters predicted better weather.
N.Korea Vows to End Nuclear Arms Programme
North Korea's foreign minister promised on Sunday to abide by his country's commitment to end its nuclear weapons programme, a Philippine diplomat said.
Fishing Fun for Salvation Army Homeless
The Salvation Army's James Street Centre for homeless people in Salford is proving to be 'quite a catch' with its residents who are being offered regular fishing trips to Rhyl in North Wales.
China Detains Three Underground Priests, Group says
China detained three "underground" Catholic priests unwilling to serve a state-controlled body, a US group has reported, as Beijing and the Vatican press their claims on religious controls.
Pope Calls for Release of Hostages in Afganistan
Pope Benedict appealed for the release of South Korean hostages held in Afghanistan on Sunday, condemning the exploitation of innocent people as a "grave violation of human dignity".
No More Talks on Korean Hostages - Taliban Spokesman
Taliban rebels on Sunday ruled out more talks with the Afghan government over their remaining 22 South Korean hostages and said the release of militant prisoners was the only way out of the crisis.
Last BMS Grant for Sri Lanka's Tsunami Recovery
Nearly three years after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami brought death and destruction to the Sri Lankan coast, BMS World Mission has given out the final relief grant to its partners helping in the country's recovery process.
Onehundredhours See 'Huge Leap' with New Album
UK Christian band onehundredhours have released As Sure As The Stars last week, following their highly successful album Stronger Than My Heart in 2004.
Tour Agency to Reconcile Cultural Differences in Britain
Step in Time Tours has launched an England tour to help Asian minorities living in the UK discover more about the nation and appreciate the way in which its cultural history was influenced by Moorish culture.
Vicar sees 'God's love, not wrath' in English floods
The way tens of thousands of ordinary people have banded together to fight rising floodwaters and help the poor, elderly and ill has revealed God's love, not his wrath, says a Christian leader in England's medieval town of Tewkesbury.
Bishop & Family Attacked with 'Hammers & Axes' in Nigeria
The family of Rt Rev Dr Benjamin Kwashi, Anglican Bishop of Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria has been attacked in their home on Tuesday 24 July 2007 by a gang armed with hammers, axes and diggers.
Red Cross Rejects Ethiopian Charges after Expulsion
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday rejected accusations it was consorting with rebels in Ethiopia's restive Ogaden region, and said its expulsion would hurt needy civilians there.