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Low Death Toll in US Bridge Collapse 'A Miracle'
The Minneapolis Fire Chief said on Friday it was a miracle that only five people had so far been confirmed dead in the collapse of one of the city's main road bridges over the Mississippi River.
Savage South Asia Floods Pack Hospitals
Hospitals in eastern India were packed on Saturday with people suffering from waterborne diseases, and marooned villagers clashed with police as some of the worst floods in living memory ravaged South Asia.
New Director of Training to Advance 'Mission Mind' at Church Army
The new director of training for Church Army has taken up post this week. The Rev Canon Sue Hope, who was Sheffield Diocesan Missioner for five years, started her new role 1 August.
Zimbabwe Passes Legislation to Monitor Phones, Mail
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has signed into law an act enabling state security agents to monitor phone lines, mail and the Internet.
Taliban, Afghans Seek Venue for Korean Hostage Talks
The Afghan government and Taliban kidnappers on Saturday sought a venue for negotiations to try to free 21 South Korean Christian hostages held for more than two weeks, the provincial police chief said.
Foot and Mouth Disease Found on UK Farm
Foot and mouth disease has been found in cattle on a British farm, the government said on Friday as it banned livestock movements to prevent a repeat of a 2001 outbreak that blighted farming and rural tourism.
Episcopal Bishop Ousts 21 Clergy from Pulpit
Breakaway Anglicans are claiming that Virginia's top Episcopal bishop has no authority to remove from the priesthood 21 clergy who have already "quit" The Episcopal Church.
Human Rights Watch: China Making No Progress
China is failing to make progress ahead of the Beijing Olympics as government security forces intensify crackdowns on independent media and individual activists, says a human rights advocacy group.
Christians Respond to Collapsed Bridge with Aid, Prayers
Christian organizations and individuals across the country have stepped in to offer aid and prayer for survivors of Minneapolis's collapsed bridge as rescuers continue to comb the river for the missing and the nation still tries to grapple with the reality of the shocking event.
South Asia Monsoon Kills Over 1000, Displaces 19 Million
The heaviest monsoon rain said to hit South Asia in over three decades has killed over 1,000 people and driven some 19 million locals from their flooded homes.
Smitty Christmas Album Releases October
Legendary Christian musician Michael W Smith has announced the US release date for his 20th album, a collection of original Christmas songs.
African Union & United Nations Hold Crunch Darfur Peace Talks
A joint African Union/United Nations meeting was held Friday in Arusha, Tanzania with an aim to establish a framework for peace talks between the Darfur rebel groups and the government of Sudan.
Church of England Meeting Demands of Digital Era
The Church of England's use of the internet is expanding in efforts to keep up with advancing technology, with an electronic news bulletin and trial podcasts now available on its website.
Salvation Army Responds Following Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
The Salvation Army in the USA is responding, after a bridge in Minneapolis collapsed at rush hour, hurling cars into the Mississippi and killing at least three people.
Korean Hostage Families Weigh Up Afghan Visit to Plea for Help
Tragic news of hostage deaths and false reports of a military rescue operation coupled with unrelenting stress and sleep deprivation have the family members of the Korean Christian hostages considering a visit to Kabul or Washington to directly plea for help.
Slowing the Aging Process with Exercise
Anti-aging is a huge concern and a growing market for manufacturers of nutritional supplements...