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Scientists Find 3 Genes that Control HIV Levels
Scientists have pinpointed three genes that help some HIV-infected people rein in the virus and postpone the onset of AIDS in a finding that may help guide vaccine and drug development, they said Thursday.
Pigs and Bicycles Reversing Poverty in Guinea
Grants from BMS World Mission partners are helping people in the African country of Guinea raise their living standards with bicycles and pigs.
'Labels R4 Jars, Not Young People,' say Young Christian Workers
A seven foot jar full of pickled hoodies will be paraded along Fleet Street in London next Tuesday to bring the message to the media that 'labels R4 jars, not young people'.
US Catholic Church Remains Steady Despite Scandals
The sexual abuse scandal in the U.S. Roman Catholic Church that rocked Boston six years ago and rippled across the country before the latest after-shock in Los Angeles does not appear to have markedly thinned the church's ranks or the money it takes in.
Climate Deals Turn Up Heat in Indonesia's Dark Peatlands
It used to be malaria that gave people fevers in Indonesia's remote, mosquito-infested peatlands. Now it is carbon.
Scientists Find 3 Genes that Control HIV Levels
Scientists have pinpointed three genes that help some HIV-infected people rein in the virus and postpone the onset of AIDS in a finding that may help guide vaccine and drug development, they said Thursday.
Youth for Christ Partners with Four Kornerz
Four Kornerz have signed a key partnership agreement with leading Christian organisation Youth for Christ.
'More Cake, Vicar?' Campaign to Support Anglican Mission Abroad
'More Cake, Vicar?' One mission group certainly hopes so, as it encourages churches to bake and sell cakes to raise funds for Anglican mission abroad.
Harry Potter Final Book Goes on Sale
Harry Potter fans poured into book stores around the world on Saturday to get hold of the seventh and final volume in the series and discover the secret of the boy wizard's fate.
Congo Bishops Alarmed by 'Uncontrolled Pillaging of Natural Resources'
Bishops and archbishops from across the Democratic Republic of Congo have pulled together to form an episcopal commission to monitor the exploitation of natural resources in the country.
Taliban Kills 2 Germans in Afghanistan; Korean Christians Await Fate
Afghan Taliban rebels killed the second of two German hostages on Saturday after the end of their deadline for Germany to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan and the Afghan government to free all Taliban prisoners.
Prayer Countdown Targets China Ahead of Olympic Games
Christians worldwide are being urged by a ministry working with persecuted churches to join a prayer countdown for Chinese believers ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games in China.
Head of European Baptist Federation Calls for Release of Pastor in Azerbaijan
The head of the European Baptist Federation is appealing to Baptists across Europe to write to the President of Azerbaijan asking for the release of a Baptist pastor the EBF fears has been unfairly imprisoned.
Compassion UK Saves a Child in Poverty Every Hour
Compassion UK is saving the life of a child every hour, every day of the year, according to its latest statistics.
Prime Minister's Office in Furore Over Anti-London Mosque Petition
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's office was caught up in a row on Friday over plans for a large mosque in London that have drawn vitriolic opposition from far-right campaigners.
Dwindling Congregation Brings Historic Lake District Church to a Close
One of Britain's most historic churches is to close on Sunday, when it will hold its final Sunday Service.