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Australia World Vision Head Arranges Poverty Meeting for Bono and Treasurer

Australian Treasurer Peter Costello recently met with popular rock star and poverty crusader Bono from U2. The meeting was orchestrated by the Treasurer's older brother, the Rev Tim Costello, who is currently head of World Vision Australia.

Christian Converts in India Face Persecution

A newly converted Christian family in rural India faces a tense time after recent axe attacks from local villagers who told them to leave the Christian faith or else leave the village.

Christians Criticise Christian Union Ban

The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has defended the Christian Union at Edinburgh University after its pro-abstinence course was banned by university chiefs for being too exclusive.

World Vision Lebanon Launches Campaign for Violence Against Children

World Vision Lebanon, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the local NGO KAFA, has launched a week long advocacy campaign to address all forms of violence against children, in light of Universal Children's Day (20 November).

Graham Announces Distribution of 200,000 'Dare to Be a Daniel' Kits

Since Dare to Be a Daniel was launched by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in May 2006, the association has recently announced that it has sent more than 200,000 of the free-of-charge Dare to Be a Daniel training kits.

London to Join Global Protest for North Korean Refugees in China

The North Korea Freedom Coalition is staging a protest on Saturday 2 December against China's violent repatriation of North Korean refugees. A protest and prayer vigil, backed by Open Doors International, will take place outside the Chinese Embassy in London at 11.30am.

China Rebukes US for Listing Countries in Violation of Religious Freedom

China has rebuked the United States on Monday for its list of countries that violate religious freedom. Last week the US State Department released a list of violators, which included China, as well as North Korea, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia and Sudan among others where its people do not have access to freedom of faith and belief.

Lord Carey against Veil in Workplace

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Carey has stepped into the veil debate, saying he does not think Muslim women should wear the veil in the workplace.

New Anglican Parish Birthed Outside of ECUSA

An interdenominational church in Richmond, Virginia, has formed a new Anglican congregation under the oversight of an offshore bishop. The church plant is one of a number of new congregations external to the Episcopal Church.

United Methodists Join Nothing But Nets Malaria Campaign

The Nothing But Nets malaria campaign has gained momentum over the past six months with incredible response from Americans nationwide, and added on to its list of partners are United Methodists.

Salvation Army Unites with Christmas Concert to Collect Toys for Children

The Salvation Army will join forces with US-based Go Fish, an emerging force in family entertainment, during their upcoming "Go Fish Christmas" Tour to collect toys for underprivileged children.

Bush Promotes Religious Freedom During Vietnam Visit

The President of the United States, George W. Bush, worshipped with Vietnamese Protestants and Catholics at the weekend, using the opportunity to promote religious freedom in commumist Vietnam.

British Airways Rejects Worker's Appeal for Right to Wear Cross

A British Airways employee has lost her appeal against the company's refusal to allow her to wear a cross necklace. Check-in worker Nadia Eweida, 55, of Twickenham, was told in October that she must not display a small necklace crucifix over her clothes, but instead hide it under her blouse or cravat. Since that time she has been on unpaid leave.