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Prospects Conference to Explore Gifts of People with Learning Disabilities
Christians to explore a more inclusive and accessible church at this year's Prospects Conference celebrating the gifts of people with learning disabilities and what role individuals can play in nurturing those gifts.
Evangelicals to Send Bush 33,000 Petitions Against Hate Crimes Bill
A well-known conservative evangelical ministry has gathered more than 33,000 petitions against a "hate crimes" legislation and will deliver them to President Bush and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell this week.
Dalit Case Back Before India's Supreme Court
Supreme Court struggle continues for Dalit Christians seeking equal rights in India.
Changing Face of Anglican Mission
The Anglican mission agency USPG is now calling itself USPG: Anglicans in World Mission as part of a new effort to bring greater clarity to its heritage, purpose and vision.
UN says Poor Countries Need Technology to Prosper
The world's poorest countries need technology and know-how to prosper and donors should shift aid towards science and research, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Thursday.
Caritas Launches Appeal for Survivors of Pakistan Floods
Caritas has launched an appeal for $1m for recovery efforts in Pakistan, after flooding affected millions of people.
Jews Welcome Pope's Move on Latin Prayer
A Jewish group has welcomed the Vatican's suggestion that a little-used traditional prayer for the conversion of Jews, which it views as antisemitic, could be dropped from a revived Latin rite.
Dwindling Congregation Brings Historic Lake District Church to a Close
One of Britain's most historic churches is to close on Sunday, when it will hold its final Sunday Service.
Persecution Watchdog Concerned as Burma Army Continues to Rape and Kill
Rape, torture, forced labour and killings continue in Burma as the military regime this week re-convened its National Convention to draft a constitution for the country.
New Study Reveals AIDS Drugs Build Normal Immune Strength
AIDS drug cocktails may be able to restore the ravaged immune systems of some people infected with HIV, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Scraps Fuel Scheme as Crisis Deepens
Zimbabwe has scrapped a scheme allowing fuel purchases with foreign currency, removing one of the few remaining ways for people to acquire petrol in a country struggling with a crumbling economy.
New Study Reveals AIDS Drugs Build Normal Immune Strength
AIDS drug cocktails may be able to restore the ravaged immune systems of some people infected with HIV, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Sudan to Create North-South Border by End 2008
Sudan may begin to mark the boundary between north and south by the end of the year to overcome a key point of dispute between former foes, Sudanese First Vice President Salva Kiir said on Thursday.
Afghan Rebel Leader Denies Declaring Ceasefire
Afghan rebel leader and al Qaeda ally Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Thursday denied he had declared a ceasefire in his battle against Afghanistan's government, a spokesman said.
Hundreds to Mark 50 Years of Christian Unity, Discuss Future of Ecumenism
Nearly 400 Christians from a score of Christian denominations will convene Thursday to assess the 50 years of Christian unity they have lived and the future of the ecumenical movement.
Middle East Quartet Prepares to Meet with Blair
The Quartet of Middle East mediators gathers for the first time with Tony Blair as special envoy on Thursday at a meeting expected to focus on a U.S. push to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace moves.