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China Detains Three Underground Priests, Group says
China detained three "underground" Catholic priests unwilling to serve a state-controlled body, a US group has reported, as Beijing and the Vatican press their claims on religious controls.
Pope Calls for Release of Hostages in Afganistan
Pope Benedict appealed for the release of South Korean hostages held in Afghanistan on Sunday, condemning the exploitation of innocent people as a "grave violation of human dignity".
No More Talks on Korean Hostages - Taliban Spokesman
Taliban rebels on Sunday ruled out more talks with the Afghan government over their remaining 22 South Korean hostages and said the release of militant prisoners was the only way out of the crisis.
Last BMS Grant for Sri Lanka's Tsunami Recovery
Nearly three years after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami brought death and destruction to the Sri Lankan coast, BMS World Mission has given out the final relief grant to its partners helping in the country's recovery process.
Onehundredhours See 'Huge Leap' with New Album
UK Christian band onehundredhours have released As Sure As The Stars last week, following their highly successful album Stronger Than My Heart in 2004.
Tour Agency to Reconcile Cultural Differences in Britain
Step in Time Tours has launched an England tour to help Asian minorities living in the UK discover more about the nation and appreciate the way in which its cultural history was influenced by Moorish culture.
Vicar sees 'God's love, not wrath' in English floods
The way tens of thousands of ordinary people have banded together to fight rising floodwaters and help the poor, elderly and ill has revealed God's love, not his wrath, says a Christian leader in England's medieval town of Tewkesbury.
Bishop & Family Attacked with 'Hammers & Axes' in Nigeria
The family of Rt Rev Dr Benjamin Kwashi, Anglican Bishop of Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria has been attacked in their home on Tuesday 24 July 2007 by a gang armed with hammers, axes and diggers.
Red Cross Rejects Ethiopian Charges after Expulsion
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday rejected accusations it was consorting with rebels in Ethiopia's restive Ogaden region, and said its expulsion would hurt needy civilians there.
Britain's Brown Prepares to Meet Bush at Camp David
U.S. President George W. Bush will host Britain's Gordon Brown at Camp David early next week, the White House said on Thursday, the first visit by the new prime minister who seems likely to pursue a cooler relationship with Washington than his predecessor.
Miliband Backs Broad Terrorism Approach in Pakistan
Britain's foreign secretary said on Thursday military action against terrorism must go hand in hand with economic and social development in Pakistan.
Neglect of South Sudan Deal Threatens Peace
Sudan risks descent into civil war again unless the world community acts to implement a north-south peace deal, an international think tank said on Thursday.
US Congress Ties Pakistan Aid to Terrorism Progress
Congressional negotiators have agreed on legislation that would tie U.S. aid to Pakistan to significant progress by Islamabad in cracking down on al Qaeda, the Taliban and other militants, congressional sources said on Thursday.
Thousands Homeless as Asia Flood Misery Spreads
Asia's monsoon misery has spread to Nepal, leaving thousands of people homeless, while more rain is expected to bring further chaos to China's drowned southwest, where many have already lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones.
UN Seeks Aid to Get Uprooted Iraqis into Schools
The United Nations asked for emergency funds on Friday to help uprooted Iraqi children attend schools in Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon and other countries hosting families who have fled war in Iraq.
Heavy Rain Across Britain Threatens More Flooding
Heavy rain could bring more chaos over the weekend in parts of the country already devastated by the worst flooding in 60 years, the Met Office said on Saturday.