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Church and Community Pulling Together in Floods
A parishioner from Broadway, Worcestershire tells the story of how one local community has been pulling together and what role the church has been playing to help out in the severe flooding.
Salvation Army Brings Relief to Flood-Hit Regions
Salvation Army personnel are bringing warm clothes, hot meals and some much-needed comfort to victims of the severe flooding in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
Ethiopia Rebels Ask UN to Probe Aid Claims
Ethiopia's Ogaden rebels called for a U.N. investigation on Monday after the government was accused of blocking food aid to their remote eastern region.
Australia Seeks Support for Forest Programme
Australia, criticised as a Kyoto Protocol holdout, called on Monday for global support for a plan to use satellite technology to track deforestation, which it argues is key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Pope Calls for Peace to Make 'Heaven' on Earth
Pope Benedict made an appeal for peace on Sunday, saying nations should halt bloody conflicts around the world to create a heaven on earth.
Italian Doctor Innocent of Murder in Euthanasia Case
An Italian doctor who switched off the life support of a terminally ill patient who wanted to die was cleared of charges of "consensual murder" on Monday.
Turkey Government Faces EU Challenges After Big Poll Win
Turkey's ruling AK Party on Monday celebrated its decisive victory in a parliamentary election, but strong nationalist gains dented its majority and could hamper reforms crucial to its European Union bid.
Poland Softens Tone on EU Treaty
Poland softened its tone on a treaty to reform European Union institutions on Monday before the start of formal negotiations to turn a political deal clinched at a summit last month into a legal text.
Another Aid Worker Killed in Sri Lanka
A gunman shot dead a Sri Lankan staff member of the Danish Refugee Council in the island's army-held far northern Jaffna peninsula, the aid group said on Monday, the latest in a series of killings of humanitarian staff.
Harry Potter Makes History as Fastest-Selling Book
U.S. sales of the seventh and final Harry Potter volume hit an estimated 8.3 million in the first 24 hours, confirming its place in the history books as the fastest-selling book ever.
Salvation Army Commissions Thirty New Officers to 'tell the Good News'
Thirty new Salvation Army officers (ministers) were commissioned in a service at packed Methodist Central Hall over the weekend.
Darfur Rebels Call for Equal Representation at Peace Talks
A newly formed Darfur rebel group on Monday said a meeting of rebel leaders in Tanzania next month must give "equal representation" to all insurgents in Sudan's conflict-torn western region.
UK's Flooded Farms Spark Fears of Food Shortages
A soaking summer has begun to take its toll on crops such as grains and vegetables in Britain and extinguished hopes for a recovery in the country's struggling dairy sector, industry sources said on Monday.
EU Takes First Step for Chad Darfur Refugee Force
The European Union took the first step on Monday towards sending forces to Chad and the Central African Republican to help the United Nations protect refugees trapped in the violent region bordering Darfur.
Poland Mourns Pilgrim Crash Victims, Events Cancelled
Flags flew at half mast, church bells tolled and a rock concert was cancelled as Poland began three days of mourning on Monday for at least 26 Polish pilgrims killed in a bus crash in France.
Anglican Council Backs 'Clear Warning' to Schori & Rowan Williams
The American Anglican Council (AAC) has praised the recent statement from the Global South Steering Committee urging The Episcopal Church (TEC) to repent and change to restore true communion to the worldwide Anglican Churches.