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Parents Oppose Church of England Imposition on School
School bosses and parents are opposing an attempt by the Church of England to impose its identity on one of the most successful grammar schools in the country.
Met Office Predicts 2007 to be Warmest Year on Record
The UK's Met Office recently reported that 2007 is likely to be the world's warmest year on record. Resulting from an "El Nino" weather event in the Pacific Ocean, an extended warming period will push up global temperatures, experts forecast.
Prince Caspian to be Filmed in Slovenia
Parts of Prince Caspian, the sequel to the 2005 hit The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, will be filmed in the beautiful Soca River region, Slovenia's POP TV channel has recently reported.
Iraqi Violence Forcing Out Churches
Saddam Hussein's execution has led to increased anger, demonstrations and violence in Iraq, fueling a source for the departure of churches in the country. Sunni Muslims in Iraq demonstrated in the thousands against the manner of Saddam's execution, calling it an "act of crude vengeance," reported ABC News this week.
Brown, Geldof to Receive Honorary Degrees for Poverty Work
Chancellor Gordon Brown and Live8 organiser Bob Geldof are to receive honorary degrees from Newcastle University in honour of their work in tackling world poverty.
Diocese of London to Launch Lent Appeal to Eradicate Modern-Day Slavery
2007 marks the bicentenary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act. According to the UN, however, there are now at least five times as many slaves as there were in William Wilberforce's day...
Christians Suffer With Muslims, Says Gaza Priest
"We do not suffer from the Muslims...We suffer with them," a Gaza priest has said. Father Musallan said that Christians in the troubled region live happily alongside the Muslim majority but both suffer from Israeli policies.
Church of Scotland Moderator Begins Historic Tour of Ghana
The Rt Rev Alan McDonald, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will kicks off a two-week tour of Ghana today as the country gears up to celebrate 50 years of independence.
Salvation Army General Leads Papua New Guinea 50th
Three thousand people have gathered in the territorial HQ of The Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea to celebrate the 50th anniversary congress
Persecution Ahead for Christians, UK Watchdog Reports
UK based persecution watchdog Release International reports that an estimated 250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007.
The Afters Plan for New 'Blow-Away' Album
The winners of last year's New Artist of the Year at the GMA Music Awards, The Afters, are planning a follow-up album to I Wish We All Could Win. A release date is yet to be announced.
Rebecca St. James: Looking Back at 2006
Legendary gospel artist Rebecca St. James reflects back at the amazing events of 2006.
Persecution Ahead for Christians, UK Watchdog Reports
UK based persecution watchdog Release International reports that an estimated 250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007.
Exeter Christian Union Takes Legal Action
The Executive Committee of the Exeter University Evangelical Christian Union issued proceedings this week in the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the decision to suspend the Christian Union from the Guild of Students.
UK Farming to Obtain Climate Benefits
A collaboration between environment charity Forum for the Future, the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Applied Research Forum (ARF) and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has built a project that highlights climate change.
Bishop Warns Against Creeping Anti-Christianism
The Catholic Bishop of Leeds has warned against creeping anti-Christianism after revealing he was "appalled" by anti-Christian TV programmes over Christmas.