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Harry Potter Makes History as Fastest-Selling Book
U.S. sales of the seventh and final Harry Potter volume hit an estimated 8.3 million in the first 24 hours, confirming its place in the history books as the fastest-selling book ever.
Salvation Army Commissions Thirty New Officers to 'tell the Good News'
Thirty new Salvation Army officers (ministers) were commissioned in a service at packed Methodist Central Hall over the weekend.
Darfur Rebels Call for Equal Representation at Peace Talks
A newly formed Darfur rebel group on Monday said a meeting of rebel leaders in Tanzania next month must give "equal representation" to all insurgents in Sudan's conflict-torn western region.
UK's Flooded Farms Spark Fears of Food Shortages
A soaking summer has begun to take its toll on crops such as grains and vegetables in Britain and extinguished hopes for a recovery in the country's struggling dairy sector, industry sources said on Monday.
EU Takes First Step for Chad Darfur Refugee Force
The European Union took the first step on Monday towards sending forces to Chad and the Central African Republican to help the United Nations protect refugees trapped in the violent region bordering Darfur.
Poland Mourns Pilgrim Crash Victims, Events Cancelled
Flags flew at half mast, church bells tolled and a rock concert was cancelled as Poland began three days of mourning on Monday for at least 26 Polish pilgrims killed in a bus crash in France.
Anglican Council Backs 'Clear Warning' to Schori & Rowan Williams
The American Anglican Council (AAC) has praised the recent statement from the Global South Steering Committee urging The Episcopal Church (TEC) to repent and change to restore true communion to the worldwide Anglican Churches.
South Korea Considers Evangelical Zeal Following Kidnappings
The kidnapping of 23 Korean church volunteers in Afghanistan has raised questions in South Korea over whether the country's evangelical Christian groups may be too zealous in sending missionaries overseas.
Church of England says No to True Human Hybrids
The Church of England gives cautious approval to the proposal to produce animal-human hybrid embryos for research into the alleviation of serious diseases.
Aids Women Fight Fear and Stigma as well as Disease
When Papua New Guinea's Maura Elaripe was diagnosed with HIV she thought it was a death sentence, but 10 years later she is still fighting the disease and the fear and stigma associated with it in her homeland.
No End in Sight to China Floods as Hundreds Die
Storms are expected to batter large swathes of China again on Monday after floods, landslides and lightning killed more than 150 people last week alone, state media said.
Israeli Cable TV Provider Wants to Cancel Christian Network
Israeli cable television is planning to pull the plug on a major Christian TV network following complaints against the network's missionary ads targeting Jews.
Sentamu Urges Conservative Anglicans to Attend Lambeth Conference
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has warned conservative Anglicans that they risk breaking ties with the Archbishop of Canterbury and with historic Anglicanism if they boycott the 2008 Lambeth Conference.
Persecution Fuelling Drastic Decline of Christians in Palestine
As Islamist extremism grows, Christian existence in Palestinian territory is disappearing at an alarming rate, warns a distinguished scholar and international human rights lawyer.
Christian Groups Oppose 'No Need for Father' Embryo Bill
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has joined with Christian Concern for our Nation in creating a short video to inspire churches and the faithful in the fight against the Government's draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill.
Archbishop Warns Conservatives in Anglican Row
Archbishop of York John Sentamu warned Anglican conservatives on Monday that boycotting a church summit next year means they will effectively expel themselves from the worldwide communion.