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Afghan Rebel Leader Denies Declaring Ceasefire
Afghan rebel leader and al Qaeda ally Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday denied he had declared a ceasefire in his battle against Afghanistan's government, a spokesman said.
Hundreds to Mark 50 Years of Christian Unity, Discuss Future of Ecumenism
Nearly 400 Christians from a score of Christian denominations will convene Thursday to assess the 50 years of Christian unity they have lived and the future of the ecumenical movement.
Middle East Quartet Prepares to Meet with Blair
The Quartet of Middle East mediators gathers for the first time with Tony Blair as special envoy on Thursday at a meeting expected to focus on a U.S. push to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace moves.
Persecution Watchdog Concerned as Burma Army Continues to Rape and Kill
Rape, torture, forced labour and killings continue in Burma as the military regime this week re-convened its National Convention to draft a constitution for the country.
John Stott Concludes Public Ministry: 'Be More Like Jesus Christ'
Rev Dr John Stott concluded his final public engagement at the Keswick Convention last night, asking, "What is God's purpose for his people?"
Fear of Crime Increases as Offences Across Britain Remain Steady
Two-thirds of people feel that crime has risen across the country over the last two years, despite official figures showing the number of offences is slightly down, the government said on Thursday.
Fighting Breaks Out Ahead of Somali Reconciliation Talks
A major Somali peace meeting resumed in Mogadishu on Thursday, hours after explosions echoed in the capital's biggest market in the heaviest fighting in 15 days of non-stop violence.
EU Environment Chief Calls for Price on Water
How much is a drop of water worth? That was the question posed on Wednesday by the European Union's environment chief as part of his plans to put a price on the liquid, which he said was becoming a scarce commodity.
Underground Lake Brings Hope for Darfur Peace
A newly found imprint of a vast, ancient underground lake in Sudan's Darfur could restore peace to the region by providing a potential water source to an area ravaged by drought, a U.S. geologist says.
Explosion Rocks New York, Reviving 9/11 Memories
An 83-year-old steam pipe exploded underground in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, shaking buildings, creating a towering geyser of debris and sending people fleeing in scenes reminiscent of the Sept. 11 attacks.
More than 50 Killed in Sudan's Worst Ever Floods
More than 50 people were killed and 20 injured in Sudan's worst floods in living memory which have partially or completely destroyed 18,000 homes, the head of civil defence said on Thursday.
China Floods Continue Following Weeks of Heavy Rain
Weeks of heavy rain show no sign of let-up in China where another round of storms hit an eastern city, killing 31 people and injuring 171. The Health Ministry warned citizens that drinking water supplies were under threat.
'Fishermen' from Wales Create Biofuel from Car Fumes
The world's richest corporations and finest minds spend billions trying to solve the problem of carbon emissions, but three fishing buddies in North Wales believe they have cracked it.
'More Sexy, More Pressure, More Violence' Pervades Teen Girls
There's a reason many girls "throw like a girl," research suggests, and it's not a physical or anatomical one. Youth workers who analyse research have pointed to some of the new trends around age-old issues among girls, particularly the cultural downpour of "more sexy, more pressure, and more violence."
London School Mixes Business with Charity
Two huge containers full of redundant educational equipment will soon be on their way to under-resourced schools in northern Uganda, Zambia and South Africa thanks to an enterprising group of sixth form students at Greenford High School in Ealing, London
Exeter Christian Union to Seek Judicial Review in High Court
Ben Martin, the Christian student at the centre of the Exeter Christian Union row, has rejected the Independent Adjudication into the case as "unbalanced and selective".