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Outrage as US Lutherans Ease Rules on Pastors in Gay Relationships
The largest Lutheran body in the US has enflamed a debate in the wider Christian community as it controversially eased guidance on the way bishops should deal with homosexuality within the Church.
Taliban Says Two Female Korean Hostages to be Freed
The Taliban said on Saturday it had freed two female South Korean hostages, but local and national government officials so far have said they could not confirm the claims.
Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Embarking on life's most rewarding journey, there are some foods to avoid in order to ensure a healthy pregnancy...
Taliban say Hostages May Be Released at Weekend
A Taliban leader said Saturday that negotiations for the release of 21 South Korean hostages were going well and that the hostages would "definitely" be released even as soon as "today or tomorrow."
America's Christian Cruises Sell Out Fast
America's 'The Music Boat' has become one of Premier Christian Cruises' most successful and unique annual "family fun in the sun" cruise events, since debuting in September 2005.
Power Giants Decline to Meet Christian Aid Marchers
Two of the UK's biggest greenhouse polluters have declined to meet Christian Aid campaigners who are walking 1,000 miles to draw attention to climate change, the aid agency reports.
South Korea Confirms Talks with Taliban Kidnappers
The South Korean government confirmed on Saturday its first face-to-face talks with Taliban insurgents who have held 21 Koreans captive for nearly a month, but would release no details of the discussion.
Madeleine Parents Will 'Not be Bullied' into Leaving Portugal on 100th Day
The parents of missing British four-year-old Madeleine McCann said on Friday they would not be "bullied" into leaving the Portuguese holiday resort where she disappeared.
Bishop of Manchester Calls Emergency Church Talks in Gun Crime Fight
An emergency meeting has been called by church leaders in Manchester to discuss the worrying trend of gun crime in the region.
Bishop of Swansea & Brecon to Retire
The Church in Wales has announced that the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, The Rt Rev Anthony Pierce will retire in 2008.
Hundreds of Worshippers Unite to Raise Funds for Church Projects
Worshippers and clergy will join together to raise finances for their churches in a mass sponsored bike ride in September.
Muyiwa Gears Up for Third Album
One of Britain's bestselling gospel artists, Muyiwa, will record his third album live this autumn in east London. A total of 12 new songs will be performed by Muyiwa and his group Riversongz at The Ocean in Hackney, 5 October, 2007. The album will be produced by EMMA award winning producer Eddie Martin. In addition, a DVD will be directed by award-winning producer Patrick Campbell.
Christian Aid Groups Persist in Frantic Relief Efforts in South Asia
Leading Christian aid agencies are continuing their tireless efforts to rush food, drinking water and medicine to help the millions of people forced to flee their homes in India and Bangladesh following the worst flooding there in living memory.
Lutheran Gay Clergy Debate Prolonged
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America delayed further talks on whether to ordain non-celibate homosexual clergy after two days of emotional debate.
Pressure Mounts on Kenya Government over Media Bill
Kenyan opposition leaders sought an injunction on Friday to block a press bill which contains a clause requiring reporters to reveal sources and has created a furore in a nation with one of Africa's strongest media.
Three Plead Not Guilty to 7/7 Bombing Conspiracy
Three men appeared in court on Friday to deny charges of conspiring with the four July 7 suicide bombers who carried out attacks on London's transport system in 2005.