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World-Leading Stem Cell Science Centre Built in Edinburgh
Ministers have recently confirmed a world-leading centre in stem cell science and regenerative medicine is to be built in Edinburgh and is expected to be completed by 2010.
Greater Role for Faith-Based Groups in UK Welfare, Urges Government Minister
A government minister has given the green light for faith-based groups to play an even greater role in ensuring that people have access to welfare services in Britain.
Christian Aid Calls on Nicaragua to Use Anti-Poverty Programmes
Christian Aid calls on the new president of Nicaragua to use international debt relief for anti-poverty programmes, as the country welcomes former Sandinista, Daniel Ortega, back to power next week.
US Church Holds Burger King to Account on Poor Pay
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA has urged fast-food giant Burger King to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to address wages and working conditions in the tomato fields.
Deadly Storms Batter Europe
Two people have been left dead as storms continue to batter Europe - and the death toll is set to rise as hopes fade for seven missing Irish fishermen and others caught up in terrible weather conditions.
Salvation Army to hold Multi-Ethnic Mission Seminar
The Salvation Army UK is set to hold its fourth Annual Mission and Ethnic Diversity seminar in March 2007. The three-day seminar will look to provide inspiration and support to those already involved in, or wanting to embark on, multi-ethnic mission.
Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Criticises Sexual Orientation Regulations
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has warned that the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations fail to strike a fair balance between the rights of homosexual people to be treated with dignity and the rights of Christians to live according to their faith.
Children Denied Basic Rights, Children's Society Reports
The Children's Society reports that disabled children who do not live at home should have the right to an advocate who can speak on their behalf.
Sudan Police Deny New Year Church Attack on 800 Christians
Police officers in Sudan have denied allegations linking them to a New Year's Eve attack on 800 Christians at Khartoum's Anglican cathedral, the church priest has explained.
Persecution on the Rise for Christians in India and China
Christians throughout India and Communist China continue to be persecuted by government authorities, representatives of ministering organisations report.
Pope Benedict: 'Church Will Always be Persecuted'
The first-ever martyr of the Christian church teaches us that followers of Christianity will always face persecution, Roman Catholic head, Pope Benedict XVI, has said.
Authors of 'Covenant for Church of England' Dismiss Criticisms
Criticisms of the recently released Covenant for the Church of England (CCE) have been dismissed by two of its authors this week. Canon Dr Chris Sugden, who leads the Anglican Mainstream movement, along with Rev Paul Perkin, vicar of St Mark's Church in Battersea, London, together issued a response on behalf of the Steering Group of the CCE.
London Gospel Duo to Release Debut EP
London gospel duo Commission will launch their debut EP at north London's Jesus House Church with support from various UK Gospel acts, Friday, 26 January.
Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Criticises Sexual Orientation Regulations
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has expressed concern over the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations which survived a challenge to have them annulled by Lord Morrow.
US Air Strikes Will Not Solve Somalia Crisis, warns Christian Aid
Recent US air strikes against so-called Islamist fighters in Somalia will do little to bring peace and security to the region, Christian Aid has said.
Winter Jam Headlines Steven Curtis Chapman and Jeremy Camp
Winter Jam 2007 is topped by first time Jam headliners Steven Curtis Chapman and Jeremy Camp, who bring a collective strength of proven name power and strong tour histories.