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Christian Aid Welcomes Climate Bill, Emphasises Lives at Risk
Christian Aid has welcomed the inclusion of the Climate Change Bill in the Queen's Speech, emphasising that the main rationale should be that the halt of global warming will save millions of lives in developing countries.
Internet Summit Draws Dotcom Entrepreneurs
Although conditions haven't returned to the feverish levels of the dot-com boom, the Internet's business atmosphere is clearly heating up...
New Strategies to Fight Melanoma Tested
The body's own immune system can fight the deadly cancer melanoma if scientists can flip the system's "off" switch to "on," two preliminary studies suggest...
Church of Scotland Moderator 'Encouraged' by Young People
The Church of Scotland Moderator has praised the involvement of young people in the life of the church during a ten-day tour of the Lothian Presbytery. The Moderator's tour included a visit to Rosslyn
Baptists Facilitate Healing in Aftermath of Lebanon War
The recent 34-day war in Lebanon and Israel has left thousands of Lebanese traumatised - men, women and children, the Baptist World Alliance has stated.
United Free Church of Scotland Announces Moderator Designate
The United Free Church of Scotland has announced the Moderator Designate of its 2007 General Assembly as Rev David Cartledge B.A., who was minister of Milngavie United Free Church for 21 years.
Methodist Church Offers New Youth Resources
Two new resources are offering support and encouragement to youth and church workers, as they call for fresh thinking about the role of children and young people in the Methodist Church.
Evangelical Alliance Celebrates Contribution of Young People
The Evangelical Alliance Champions of Respect Awards last night paid tribute to young people who are doing "fantastic things" in the name of respect. The awards were part of the Temple Address
Archbishop of Canterbury Reopens Debate on Women Priests
The debate on women priests has been reopened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, as he said that the Anglican Church may one day "think again" about the issue.
Christian Aid Welcomes Climate Bill, Emphasises Lives at Risk
Christian Aid has welcomed the inclusion of the Climate Change Bill in the Queen's Speech, emphasising that the main rationale should be to stop the harm global warming was to save millions of poor people.
Church of Ireland to Celebrate Disability Awareness Sunday
The Church of Ireland is urging its parishes to get involved with this weekend's Disability Awareness Sunday in a bid to engage more people disabilities with the life of the church.
Talking Jesus Christmas Donation Rejected by Charity
A talking Jesus doll has been rejected by the Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots programme for being 'too religious'. An American company in Los Angeles offered to donate 4,000 of the 1-foot-tall dolls, which quote Bible verses, for distribution to needy children this Christmas.
Churches Welcome Nuffield Report on Disabled Newborns
The Church of England and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have welcomed the report of the Nuffield Council on the treatment of extremely disabled or premature newborns.
Tearfund Rebukes UN for 'Staggering Complacency' of Climate Change Proposals
Proposals put forward at the UN Climate Change Conference in Nairobi, Kenya display "staggering complacency", UK Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has said.
Churches Welcome Nuffield Report on Disabled Newborns
The Church of England and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales have welcomed a new report which supports the withdrawal of treatment for extremely premature babies.
Small Tsunami Hits Japan Following Powerful Earthquake
A small tsunami has hit the northern most island of Japan following a powerful earthquake on Wednesday 15th November. The island of Hokkaido was hit by the tsunami after the 8.1 magnitude earthquake near the Etorofu Island, the Japan Meteorological Agency has said.