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Forest Whitaker Reverses from Ruthless Dictator to Moses
Oscar-winning Forest Whitaker who once played the ruthless dictator Idi Amin is reversing direction to play one of the Bible's most beloved figures in a new audio version of the Old Testament.
Narnia Featured at International Christian Retail Show
The International Christian Retail Show 2007, which was held last week in Atlanta, Georgia, displayed new Chronicles of Narnia products coming Spring 2008.
Wal-Mart to Sell Line of Religious Action Figures
Wal-Mart, the world's largest corporation, has jumped on the faith-based bandwagon with representatives announcing Tuesday that they will begin to test-sell biblical action figures in their stores.
Bishop 'Disappointed' with Outcome of Sexual Discrimination Tribunal
The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Rev Anthony Priddis, has expressed his disappointment after an employment tribunal found the Diocese of Hereford had discriminated against a gay Christian by not appointing him to the post of Youth Officer within the diocese.
Rebecca St. James Returns to Europe
Grammy-Award winning artist and author Rebecca St. James will be back in Europe this summer for a line-up of gigs. The Australian singer will be playing in Norway, Czech Republic, Holland, Switzerland and finally London.
UK says Darfur Needs International Security for Peace
Britain's new international aid minister said the violence plaguing Darfur would only end once there was proper security in place from the international community allied with proper support from Sudan.
Christian Aid's 'Cut the Carbon' Shoelaces to Support Historic March
People who want to show their commitment to tackling climate change can get a limited edition of Fairtrade, organic 'Cut the Carbon' shoelace, provided by Christian Aid.
Old School Equipment Given New Lease of Life in Uganda
Waste not, want not. A London school is helping under-resourced schools in northern Uganda by sending over its redundant educational equipment.
Spain Repatriates Children Illegally, says Charity
Spain is repatriating child migrants without first checking it is safe for them to go home, charity Save the Children said on Wednesday.
Militants Agree to Peace Talks in Lebanon fighting
The Islamist militant group battling Lebanese troops at a Palestinian refugee camp said on Wednesday it was willing to resume talks to end the fighting, a move that came after it lost ground in a two-month-old battle.
London Fights Climate Change to get Clean Water to Booming Population
Britain gave the green light on Wednesday for a desalination plant on London's River Thames in an effort to cope with climate change and get clean water to the capital's booming population.
Humanitarian Crisis in Sri Lanka as War Set to Continue
As Sri Lanka's government fetes the capture of vast swathes of rebel territory in the island's east, observers warn a two-decade civil war -- and the humanitarian crisis it creates -- will grind on.
UN Calls for Emergency Aid for Pakistan Flood Victims
The United Nations appealed on Wednesday for $38 million to help hundreds of thousands of people whose homes, crops and livestock were destroyed by severe floods in southern Pakistan.
China Praises Sudan for Accepting Darfur Peacekeepers
China praised the Sudanese government on Wednesday for agreeing to allow peacekeepers into the troubled region of Darfur and pledged to keep pushing for a solution to the problem.
Pope Prays for Victims of Horrific Brazil Plane Crash
Pope Benedict said he was praying for victims of the Brazilian passenger plane that crashed in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, killing as many as 200 people in what may be the country's worst air disaster.
Nigeria Investigates mass human trafficking case
Nigerian police intercepted a freight truck carrying 62 people, including babies and children, in a suspected case of mass human trafficking, the agency in charge of fighting such crimes said on Wednesday.