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Cambodia Bans Evangelism; Accuses Christians of 'Disrupting Society'
Christians in Buddhist-dominated Cambodia are officially banned from evangelizing because they "disrupt society," officials said Tuesday.
Mugabe says Military Refused British Coup Bait
President Robert Mugabe said on Wednesday that Zimbabwe's military had rejected British encouragement to stage a coup and warned his government would press ahead with a price blitz that has left shop shelves empty.
Bush Administration Commended for North Korea Denuclearisation Efforts
Major Church leaders in the US have commended the Bush administration in a joint statement for its efforts towards denuclearisation in North Korea.
Rick Warren Gives Thumbs Up to Rwanda's Vision 2020 Plan
Christian pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren has praised Rwanda's Vision 2020 plan, which seeks to develop the country into a middle-income economy by the year 2020.
Catholic Pride in 'One True Church' Makes Enemies, Says Coptic Pope
Pope Benedict XVI's pride in the primacy of Catholicism is making him enemies, said the head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church.
Anglican-Methodist Cooperation 'Stalled'
There is clearly a lot of good work going on between Anglicans and Methodists, said a Methodist leader, nearly four years after a signed covenant between the two denominations. But the covenant's progress is facing some challenges.
West End Joseph Musical Reaps 'Amazing Response'
The first night of West End musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat had an "amazing response", according to Lee Mead who plays the leading role.
Plans Underway for World's Largest Cross in Nazareth
A group of Christian businessmen in Israel are planning to build the largest cross in the world in the childhood town of Jesus Christ.
Sudan Prepares to Return Refugees to Eritrea
Hundreds of Eritrean refugees may be forcibly returned to Eritrea following a series of arrests last week in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.
Tutu Celebrates Nelson Mandela's 89th Birthday
South Africa has celebrated Nelson Mandela's 89th birthday on Wednesday with tributes and congratulations as the anti-apartheid icon prepared to launch a new international group to help solve the world's problems.
Christian Rock Band Delivers Child-Trafficking Petition to Downing Street
Christian rock band Replenish delivered a 30 metre-long petition wall to Downing Street last week, calling on the UK Government to take more decisive action on the issue of child trafficking.
U.N. Confirms North Korea Nuclear Shutdown
The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday that North Korea had closed all five of its major nuclear facilities, a milestone in efforts to get the country to give up its nuclear weapons programmes.
UN Leader Tells Bush Iraq is the World's Problem
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon lent support on Tuesday to President George W. Bush on Iraq, saying violence there was a problem for all countries.
China Nominates Bishop, Threatening Vatican Rift
China's state-controlled Catholic church has quietly nominated a new bishop for Beijing and the priest chosen said the government, not him, would decide whether to seek approval from Rome as Pope Benedict demanded.
When to Let Go? Medicine's Top Dilemma
A terminal leukaemia patient must have daily blood transfusions or die. A family begs doctors to do everything possible to keep their elderly mother alive. Parents cannot accept their newborn baby will not survive.
Churches Urged to Campaign on UK Poverty
Church Action on Poverty is challenging churches to campaign for urgent action to tackle the gap between rich and poor in the UK.