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Church of England Welcomes School Admissions Code
The Church of England has welcomed the new DfES School Admissions Code and has issued guidance for dioceses. David Whittington, Acting Chief Education Officer, said: "Admitting children to schools is a demanding and complex business
Conference to Focus on Challenges towards Methodist Mission in UK
A conference has been organised by the Methodist Church, which will look to highlight the experiences and challenges of Methodists from all over the world who live and worship in the UK.
Senegal Rebel Leader Catholic Priest Dies
The leader of Senegal's separatist rebels has died in Paris. Father Augustin Diamacoune Senghor, aged 78, who was a founder member of the Movement of Democratic Casamance Forces (MFDC), died in a Paris hospital this week.
Agencies Call for Urgent Financial Aid to Help 100,000 Indonesian Flood Victims
An international humanitarian agency has called for the international community to provide financial aid to more than 100,000 flood victims in Indonesia.
Humanitarian Emergencies Victims Benefit from Church Organisations
Church and non-governmental organisations are aiding some 53,000 victims of 2006's fourth quarter humanitarian emergencies in Bicol, Philippines.
Christian Aid Tells of Alleged Atrocities in Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
Christian Aid has received unconfirmed reports of shocking atrocities being committed by Ethiopian soldiers occupying Somalia this week.
China & Russia Veto UN Security Council Resolution on Burma
A resolution on Burma proposed by the United States and supported by the United Kingdom has been vetoed on Friday 12 January by China and Russia. South Africa also voted against the resolution.
Christian Aid Tells of Alleged Atrocities in Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
Christian Aid has received unconfirmed reports of shocking atrocities being committed by Ethiopian soldiers occupying Somalia this week.
Protestant Ulster Unionist Party of Ireland Comments on Student's Crucifix Ban
The Protestant Ulster Unionist Party of Ireland has responded to the recent controversy surrounding a student who was told she could not wear her crucifix to school, calling the move "discriminatory" and "unacceptable".
Open Doors Calls for Prayers for Bangladesh
Open Doors has called for prayers for Bangladesh after the country's interim caretaker government declared a state of emergency for an indefinite period of time. The declaration of emergency came after the UN suspended all technical support for elections,
Humanitarian Emergencies Victims Benefit from Church Organisations
Church and non-governmental organisations are aiding some 53,000 victims of 2006's fourth quarter humanitarian emergencies in Bicol, Philippines.
World Council of Churches Lays Down Ecumenical Priorities for the Future
"It is together that we find our place in the world," the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has written to WCC member churches and ecumenical partners in a message about priorities for the years ahead.
Mixed Response to Single European Market in Advanced Therapy Medical Products
The European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety is set to vote on a proposal to establish a single European market in advanced therapy medicinal products.
Fears over Disease Outbreak in Flood-Devastated Malaysia
The outbreak of diseases is now feared in the flood-devastated states in the southern part of Malaysia, as more than 100,000 people remain in over-crowded emergency shelters.
Scottish Congregation to Welcome Congolese Refugees with Tunnock's Teacakes
Scotland's first group of Congolese refugees will receive a welcome pack containing home treats from the African continent and one of the country's favourites, Tunnock's teacakes, when they arrive in their new home of North Lanarkshire, Wednesday.
International Bible Society and Send the Light Merge
International Bible Society (IBS) and Send the Light (STL) announced earlier in the week their plans to merge the organisations, following a three-month due diligence period.