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Iona Community Reaches out to Young Offenders
The Iona Community celebrates a year of successful outreach to young offenders and fundraising for the expansion of its centres on Iona and Mull in Scotland.
Iona Community Reaches out to Young Offenders
The Iona Community celebrates a year of successful outreach to young offenders and fundraising for the expansion of its centres on Iona and Mull in Scotland.
Former World Leaders Call on Burma to Free Democracy Leader
Three former US Presidents and two former British Prime Ministers have signed a letter to the head of the military regime in Burma calling for the release of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Irish PM Praises Blair in Historic Address to Parliament
Bertie Ahern has become the first Irish leader to address a joint session of the two chambers of the British parliament.
Four Peacekeepers Killed in Latest Somalia Explosions
Four peacekeepers have been killed by a roadside bomb as their convoy travelled through the north of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
Madeleine Suspect Denies Abduction: 'I am a Scapegoat'
The first formal suspect announced by police in the investigation into the abduction of Madeleine McCann has denied he took the child, saying he has been made into a "scapegoat".
Scottish Christians to Say No to Nuclear Weapons
Scottish Christians will pray this Pentecost for the UK Government to overturn its current plans to renew the Trident nuclear weapons system.
Salvation Army Oxford Looks for '21st Century' Church
The Salvation Army Oxford branch is looking for a new home to "meet the demands of a 21st century church". "Our current location is down a back water in the city centre," Major Helen Wolstenholme, one of the leaders of The Salvation Army in Oxford, said.
International Conference to Discuss Forgiveness, Peace & Reconciliation
Christian scholars from across Europe and the US will discuss peace, justice and security and how they relate to religion, spirituality and healing at an international ecumenical conference.
Rich Countries Should Take 'Moral Responsibility', says Christian Aid
Christian Aid recently noted that rich countries should take "moral responsibility" for the effects of their carbon emissions. According to a Christian Aid Scotland spokesman, people are underestimating the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on third world populations.
Bono and Geldof: World Leaders Failing to Keep Promises
Rockers and activists Bono and Bob Geldof say the world's biggest industrial countries are failing to keep up with their financial pledges to Africa.
Church of Scotland to Hear Call for Action on Human Trafficking
Church of Scotland's General Assembly to consider 'safe houses' for victims of trafficking.
Hundreds Gather in Africa for National Day of Prayer for Eritrea
Hundreds of Christians from around the world gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday to participate in the first National Day of Prayer for Eritrea.
Christians have 10 Days to Convert to Islam in Pakistan
Christians in Charsadda, a town in North-West Frontier Province in Pakistan, have been warned that if they do not convert to Islam by 17 May they will face "dire consequences and bomb explosions".
Faith Drama Company Tackles Gang Culture in Britain
A faith-based charity is taking on Britain's alarming gun and knife culture with a hard-hitting play and the launch of a new 'Pledge-a-Pound' campaign.
Tim Hughes Garners Critical Acclaim
The latest album from popular British worship artist Tim Hughes, Holding Nothing Back, continues to garner critical acclaim since its release last month.