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Bishop Visits Flood-Devastated School in Gloucester
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Rev Michael Perham, visited a local school devastated by the on Wednesday.
Housing Justice Welcomes Government Plans to Build More Homes
Christian housing charity Housing Justice has welcomed the proposals to increase housing supply put forward by Housing Minister Yvette Cooper in Parliament earlier in the week.
Egypt's Top Religious Advisor OKs Muslims Leaving Islam
Egypt's official religious advisor have declared that Muslims are free to change their religion - a statement that could significantly impact the status of Muslims who convert to Christianity and the county's Christian population in general.
Bishop of Oxford Visits Flood Victims
Bishop of Oxford braves the high waters to visit local residents and emergency services caught up in the floods.
Afghans say Remaining 22 Korean Hostages Still Alive
The Taliban have not killed the remaining 22 South Korean Christian volunteers held hostage in Afghanistan despite a deadline passing, a senior official said on Thursday.
South Korea Condemns Taliban Killing of Christian Hostage
South Korea on Thursday condemned the killing of one of its citizens held hostage in Afghanistan and said it will spare no blame for their abductors, a senior presidential aide said.
Dead South Korea Hostage was Devout Christian, Family Man
South Korea has identified the hostage killed in Afghanistan as Bae Hyung-kyu, a Christian pastor who was the leader of the group of 22 other church volunteers kidnapped by Taliban insurgents.
YWAM Helps Out in Aftermath of Pakistan Floods
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) members are involved in the ongoing relief efforts in Pakistan, after more than 250,000 people were left homeless by severe flooding in June.
Malaysia's Top Court Exempts Non-Muslims from Sharia Law
Malaysia's highest court has ruled that legal cases involving non-Muslims cannot be decided by sharia courts, drawing a line after a spate of high-profile cases that left many in legal limbo.
Fate of Korean Hostages Hangs in Balance in Afghanistan
The fate of 22 South Korean Christian volunteers kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan hung in the balance on Thursday, a day after the rebels shot dead one hostage and dumped his bullet-ridden body near where the group was seized.
'Listen to the Earth' - Pope Makes Environmental Plea
Pope Benedict said the human race must listen to "the voice of the Earth" or risk destroying its very existence.
World Vision Lebanon to Highlight Violence Against Children
World Vision Lebanon and Save the Children Sweden have organised a joint initiative to raise awareness and study the recommendations and implications for Lebanon of the recently published UN study on violence against children.
Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Warning Following Quake
A strong undersea earthquake hit North Maluku province in eastern Indonesia on Thursday, triggering panic among frightened residents and a brief tsunami warning.
Amy Grant to Release Memoir
Legendary Christian artist Amy Grant's memoir will release next autumn, Flying Dolphin Press/Waterbrook has announced. Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far will be released on 16 October 2008 and will be published as a trade paperback the following year.
World Council of Churches Praying for Korean Hostages
World Council of Churches calls on its members to unite in prayer for release of South Korean hostages in Afghanistan.
Taliban say they Killed Korean Hostage
Spokesman for Taliban says one male hostage out of the 23 kidnapped South Koreans has been shot dead. Relatives in South Korea are praying as they await news of the fate of the other 22.