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Bush Tells Muslims that US Defends Islam
President Bush has reassured a crowd of Muslim Americans that the US remains completely committed to religious freedom and the defence of Muslims in the US against attacks from terrorists.
London Protests Against Eritrea Persecution
A service was recently held in London to protest against the treatment of the head of the Eritrean Orthodox Church.
Salvation Army Helps Out in Flood-Hit Regions
The Salvation Army in Yorkshire has been busy over the past few days assisting the relief effort as the region is hit by severe flooding.
Italian Man Arrested in Links to Madeleine Case
Police are continuing to question a convicted child abuser and his girlfriend in southern Spain last night over the kidnapping of four-year-old Madeleine McCann.
World Emergency Relief Drilling Deep in Africa
It is the start of a new era for some of Africa's poorest communities as World Emergency Relief drills deep for safe water and a safer future.
Explosive Experts Defuse London Bomb
A bomb was successfully defused in central London early on Friday morning as the constant threat of terrorism to the capital was revealed once again.
Rapid Urban Growth Leading to Religious Renewal, says UN Report
More people in the world are living in cities than ever before, and this is leading to renewed interest in religion, and confounding those who predicted a growth of secularisation, according to a new UN report.
Final Preparations for Diana Concert
Organisers are putting the finishing touches to a charity concert in London on Sunday to honour Princess Diana 10 years after she died in a car crash.
Man Sexually Assaulted in Pakistan After Refusing to Convert to Islam
Lawyers in Pakistan are investigating a report that up to 30 men tortured and gang-raped a young Christian man for refusing to convert to Islam.
Brown Cabinet has 'Potential to Tackle World Poverty', says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has warmly welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's new political appointments saying that the changes were a good sign of his commitment to the world's poor.
Salvation Army Helps Out in Flood-Hit Regions
The Salvation Army in Yorkshire has been busy over the past few days assisting the relief effort as the region is hit by severe flooding.
Bishop to Receive Honorary Doctorate for 'Outstanding Contribution'
The Bishop of Lichfield is to receive an honorary doctorate from Keele University in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the Church and to the people and the County of Staffordshire".
International Consultation Seeks New Leadership Models
An international consultation is set to take place focusing on issues such as gender, power and leadership in church and society, 29 June to 4 July.
New Church of England Study Resource Explores Ordination
The Church of England has published a new resource to help any members preparing for ordination this summer.
N Ireland Political Leaders to Debate Shared Future at Summer Madness
Thousands of young people will get the chance this weekend to tackle two of Northern Ireland's leading politicians about the road ahead for Northern Ireland.
Christians Join Human-Animal Embryo Debate
Christian experts join panel at public meeting on whether to allow research into human-animal embryos.