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Britain's Brown Prepares to Meet Bush at Camp David
U.S. President George W. Bush will host Britain's Gordon Brown at Camp David early next week, the White House said on Thursday, the first visit by the new prime minister who seems likely to pursue a cooler relationship with Washington than his predecessor.
Miliband Backs Broad Terrorism Approach in Pakistan
Britain's foreign secretary said on Thursday military action against terrorism must go hand in hand with economic and social development in Pakistan.
Neglect of South Sudan Deal Threatens Peace
Sudan risks descent into civil war again unless the world community acts to implement a north-south peace deal, an international think tank said on Thursday.
US Congress Ties Pakistan Aid to Terrorism Progress
Congressional negotiators have agreed on legislation that would tie U.S. aid to Pakistan to significant progress by Islamabad in cracking down on al Qaeda, the Taliban and other militants, congressional sources said on Thursday.
Thousands Homeless as Asia Flood Misery Spreads
Asia's monsoon misery has spread to Nepal, leaving thousands of people homeless, while more rain is expected to bring further chaos to China's drowned southwest, where many have already lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones.
UN Seeks Aid to Get Uprooted Iraqis into Schools
The United Nations asked for emergency funds on Friday to help uprooted Iraqi children attend schools in Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon and other countries hosting families who have fled war in Iraq.
Heavy Rain Across Britain Threatens More Flooding
Heavy rain could bring more chaos over the weekend in parts of the country already devastated by the worst flooding in 60 years, the Met Office said on Saturday.
Afghans May Use Force if Hostage Talks Fail
Afghan mediators on Saturday were attempting to hold more talks with Taliban rebels to seek the release of their remaining 22 Korean hostages but may use force if the talks fail, a senior official said.
Cyprus Church Offers Aid to UN Missing Team
Cyprus's Greek Orthodox Church said it would be willing to help finance the work of a U.N. committee that is tracing hundreds of Greeks and Turks missing on the war-divided island for at least three decades.
Miracle Baby Survives 28-Foot Drop Down Toilet
A 19-day-old baby has miraculously survived a 28-foot drop down an outhouse toilet and is now being cared for by the Hands and Feet Project, formed by Christian rock group Audio Adrenaline.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Welcomes Calls for More Aid to Burma
The House of Commons International Development Committee published a report this week urging the British Government to quadruple aid to Burma, fund cross-border humanitarian assistance to the internally displaced people (IDPs) and support pro-democracy initiatives.
S Korea Mourns Slain Christian Hostage
South Korea is mourning the death of Bae Hyung-kyu, a devout Christian pastor who led the group of 22 church volunteers currently being held hostage by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.
Operation Mobilisation Appeals for Prayers amid Zimbabwe Crisis
Operation Mobilisation (OM) has appealed for prayers to bolster its staff currently serving in troubled Zimbabwe.
Girl Guides to Launch 'Safe Sex' Programme
The Girl Guides are to run a new course on "safe sex" practice, highlighting its traditional Christian values. The programme is based on results from a survey of more than 1,000 Girl Guides in Britain, asking them what life skills they think are most important. For senior Guides, girls aged 16 and over, the hands down top priority was "money management".
Integrity Readies Release of Hillsong United Bonus DVD
Australia's Hillsong United scored its first #1 album when it released All of the Above in May. It is again #1 this week on the Nielsen Christian SoundScan charts as the top Praise & Worship album in America.
Keswick: Evangelicals Must Rediscover Meaning of Cross
Modern evangelicals must return to the cross and the death of Jesus, said Clive Calver at the Keswick Convention this week.