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S Korea Urged to Rethink Mission Strategies
Following the kidnapping of 23 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan, the country's foreign ministry has banned its nationals from travelling to Afghanistan and urged those already there - an estimated 200 civilians - to get out.
Christian Aid to Promote 'Climate Changed' at WOMAD Festival
Christian Aid is asking visitors to join its Climate Changed campaign at this year's WOMAD festival (27-29 July). Acts at the festival come from countries that are hit the worst by global warming. Baaba Maal and Daara J's home country of Senegal has experienced a 30-40 per cent drop in rainfall since the 1970s, which has destroyed farmers' livelihoods.
'Be a Change Agent', says Faithworks
Faithworks has urged Christians to become 'change agents' in their local communities following the Government's praise of faith groups in its Third Sector Review this week.
Taliban Agrees New Deadline for Korean Christian Hostages
Taliban rebels agreed to extend the negotiation deadline for the 22 remaining Korean Christians to noon Friday, said a spokesman for the militants Thursday.
South Korean Envoy Steps Up Efforts to Free Hostages in Afghanistan
South Korea sent a senior envoy to Afghanistan on Thursday to step up efforts to free 22 Christian volunteers held hostage by the Taliban after rebels killed the leader of the church group.
Peace Campaigners welcome Closure of Government Arms Sales Unit
The Government has announced it is to close its arms marketing unit following a successful public campaign.
Survey Reveals Global Day of Prayer London 'Uplifting & Inspiring'
The London Global Day of Prayer event, which gathered about 18,000 worshippers at West Ham United stadium on Pentecost Sunday was officially a great success according to a new survey.
Bishop Visits Flood-Devastated School in Gloucester
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Rev Michael Perham, visited a local school devastated by the on Wednesday.
Housing Justice Welcomes Government Plans to Build More Homes
Christian housing charity Housing Justice has welcomed the proposals to increase housing supply put forward by Housing Minister Yvette Cooper in Parliament earlier in the week.
Egypt's Top Religious Advisor OKs Muslims Leaving Islam
Egypt's official religious advisor have declared that Muslims are free to change their religion - a statement that could significantly impact the status of Muslims who convert to Christianity and the county's Christian population in general.
Bishop of Oxford Visits Flood Victims
Bishop of Oxford braves the high waters to visit local residents and emergency services caught up in the floods.
Afghans say Remaining 22 Korean Hostages Still Alive
The Taliban have not killed the remaining 22 South Korean Christian volunteers held hostage in Afghanistan despite a deadline passing, a senior official said on Thursday.
South Korea Condemns Taliban Killing of Christian Hostage
South Korea on Thursday condemned the killing of one of its citizens held hostage in Afghanistan and said it will spare no blame for their abductors, a senior presidential aide said.
Dead South Korea Hostage was Devout Christian, Family Man
South Korea has identified the hostage killed in Afghanistan as Bae Hyung-kyu, a Christian pastor who was the leader of the group of 22 other church volunteers kidnapped by Taliban insurgents.
YWAM Helps Out in Aftermath of Pakistan Floods
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) members are involved in the ongoing relief efforts in Pakistan, after more than 250,000 people were left homeless by severe flooding in June.
Malaysia's Top Court Exempts Non-Muslims from Sharia Law
Malaysia's highest court has ruled that legal cases involving non-Muslims cannot be decided by sharia courts, drawing a line after a spate of high-profile cases that left many in legal limbo.