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Church of England School Suspends Muslim Teacher for Refusing to Remove Veil

A Muslim woman has been suspended by a Church of England Junior School in West Yorkshire, after she refused to remove her veil whilst teaching young children in lessons...

Norway Challenges Rich Nations with Historic 'Unconditional Debt Cancellations'

Norway's government has taken the unprecedented step of cancelling debts owed by five poor countries, humbly stating that the debts were incurred by Norway's own "failed development policies"...

Church of England Faces Opposition

The Catholic Church has reaffirmed its opposition to Government proposals to give unmarried cohabiting couples similar legal rights to married people

UK Churches Set to Support China

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today has launched an appeal calling for all Christians across the UK's churches to sign up to a campaign hoping to free four pastors being held by authorities in China simply for the "offence" of following their Christian faith.

Church of England Faces Opposition after Approving Cohabitation Rights

The Church of England stirred up criticism among traditionalists earlier in the week when it voiced support for legal rights for cohabiting couples. The Catholic Church has responded by reaffirming its clear opposition to such measures, warning that it could further erode the status of marriage in society.

Amish Killings Schoolhouse Razed

The building is gone but the pain will linger as the Amish schoolhouse that was the scene of last week's brutal shootings was demolished yesterday.

Persecution Watchdog Calls for UK Churches to Support China Four Appeal

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today has launched an appeal calling for all Christians across UK churches to sign up to a campaign hoping to free four pastors being held by authorities in China simply for the "offence" of following their Christian faith.

Westminster Cathedral Choir Embarks on US Tour

The internationally renowned Westminster Cathedral Choir recently flew to Atlanta, Georgia, to embark on their two-week US tour. The first concert of the tour takes place at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, this Friday.

National Association of Evangelicals President Emphasises Need for Change

The president of the largest US evangelical body opened up a US-focused annual mission conference by emphasising that youth ministry is the most important factor in changing the culture...

New Generations Follow Billy Graham Legacy of Preaching

A year after evangelist Billy Graham said farewell at his final crusade in New York, grandson Will Graham held an evangelistic celebration in the states for the first time...

Rowan Williams Testifies China as an Emerging Power

The head of the Anglican Communion, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of China's "immense potential" in working to solve the world's problems...

Darfur Diplomacy Fails, International Community Must Take Action

Diplomacy over Darfur has failed and the international community must now consider sanctions against Sudan to pressure it into accepting U.N. peacekeepers, the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) said in a report published on Thursday.

Moya Brennan - Snapshots of My Life

In this interview with Christian Today, Moya reminisces on her 'messed up' past and how she came to find hope once again by devoting her life to God. She also talks about her relationship with her sister Enya - also a former Clannad member and singing legend - and her exciting plans for the future, which include an 'Irish Christmas' visit in the States.