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Malaysia Christians Protest 'Islamic State' Comments Ahead of Elections
Bitter debate in Malaysia questioning whether the mainly Muslim nation is an Islamic state has exposed religious and racial faultlines ahead of a widely expected early general election.
Rains Add Woe Following Indonesia Landslides
More rain has brought further misery to survivors of landslides and floods that have killed at least 65 people on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, rescue officials said on Wednesday.
India's First Female President Sworn In
India's first female president was sworn in on Wednesday, after a vitriolic campaign which undermined the symbolism of the appointment and raised doubts about Pratibha Patil's suitability for the ceremonial role.
Oxford Residents Evacuated as River Thames Bursts Banks
The River Thames burst its banks on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of homes in the university city of Oxford in Britain's worst floods for 60 years.
Mozambique to Stamp Out Human Trafficking
Mozambique is clamping down on human trafficking amid reports the southern African nation has become a key route for adults and children sold into forced labour and prostitution, a government spokesman said.
China Arrests Nine for Human Trafficking
Chinese police raided a human trafficking ring and arrested nine people for kidnapping and selling children in northwestern and central China, state media reported on Wednesday.
Afghan Official says Taliban Killed One Korean Hostage
A local government official in Afghanistan has confirmed that one of the 23 South Korean Christians held hostage by the Taliban has been killed.
Russia's Putin Warned over Growing Clout of Clergy
Tensions over the relationship between church and state are growing in Russia as the Orthodox Church extends its influence.
Rubber Ducks to go Quackers on Thames for Charity
Thousands of rubber ducks will set off down the River Thames this September in a bid to set a new world record and raise £500,000 for charity.
Korean Evangelical Churches Under Cyber-Attack Amid Hostage Crisis
Evangelical churches in Korea are receiving criticism for sending missionaries to Afghanistan, following the recent kidnapping of 23 church volunteers.
Europe's Largest Church to Move to London's Thames Gateway
Europe's largest church, Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), based in London, is hoping to relocate its premises to Beam Reach in the Thames Gateway.
Return of Latin Mass Sparks Old Vestment Hunt
A decree this month by Pope Benedict allowing wider use of the old Latin mass has spawned a veritable cottage industry in helping Roman Catholic priests learn how to celebrate the centuries-old rite.
China Puts Evangelical Christians on Olympic Troublemakers List
China's intelligence is reportedly compiling a list of potential troublemakers at next year's Olympic Games in Beijing that includes human rights activists, non-governmental organisation employees, and evangelical Christians.
Barnabas Brings Revival to RE Lessons
A breath of fresh air is coming to RE lessons nationwide thanks to a Christian education initiative to help schools get creative with the Bible and gospel message.
India's Supreme Court Postpones Dalit Decision Again
The outcome has emerged of a hearing in India's Supreme Court last week on a case arguing the equal rights of Dalit Christians.
Brian 'Head' Welch Promotes Best-Selling Conversion Story
Brian "Head" Welch, ex-guitarist of rock band Korn, will make a rare public appearance next month to promote his memoir, Save Me From Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story.