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Church Leaders Challenge Trident
The representatives of the major Christian denominations have gathered in central London recently to explore an appropriate church response to the issue of Trident renewal.
New Report Reveals Shocking Extent of Persecution in Colombia
A leading persecution watchdog has released details of a report which reveals for the first time the extent of religious freedom violations in Colombia. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) tells that in the report were at least 6 clear cases of targeted assassinations of pastors or church leaders...
UN Considers Sanctions for North Korea
The UN is considering calls from the US and Japan for stringent sanctions to be placed on North Korea following its announcement that it had tested a nuclear bomb on Sunday. Scientists said they
WEA Global Briefing Challenges Evangelicals to 'Know Your World'
The World Evangelical Alliance, a network of churches and organisations serving 420 million evangelicals in 127 countries, is inviting Christians across the United States and Canada to 'know their world' by participating in the 2006 Global Briefing tour in October...
Paisley: DUP Meeting 'Good and Useful Exchange of Views'
Following talks with Protestant politician Ian Paisley Monday, Roman Catholic leader Sean Brady said a political deal in Northern Ireland is "within our grasp".
MySpace Bands Raise Money for Sudan Crisis
Following last week's Darfur warning by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the public became more aware that the war-stricken nation is creeping ever closer to catastrophe, with rape and violence on the rise and humanitarian access at its lowest level since 2004.
Bishop of Norwich Praises Farmers for Helping Countryside
The Bishop of Norwich has praised the contribution of farmers to the countryside at a recent service held as part of a west Norfolk harvest festival. The Rt Rev Graham James praised farmers for
Blair Joins United Nations in Condemning North Korea Nuclear Test
The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea's claim of a successful nuclear test on Monday. At an emergency meeting the council demanded that the communist nation immediately return to six-party talks regarding its weapons program...
Dyson Handdryer Technology to Revolutionise Public Toilets
A new device known as the Airblade is set to revolutionise the way we dry our hands, as an invention by Dyson is launched this month...
Churches Tourism November Convention Looks to Open Britain's Sacred Sites
Churches will hear from experts in the heritage and tourism sectors this November as they reveal how churches can bring more visitors to their landmark sites and help them get the most out of what are some of Britain's most hidden treasures.
Bishop of London Warns of Culturally Impoverished Young Generation
The Bishop of London has warned of a growing generation of culturally impoverished youngsters in the capital who are suffering from identity confusion and over-exposure to "violence and titillation".
Church Planter, Horse Whisperer Bring Gospel to Mexican Cowboys
They say God works in mysterious ways and that was exactly the case when God brought two stranger cowboys on opposites sides of the U.S.-Mexico border together to bring His Word to unchurched cowboys in Mexico.
Church of England Criticises Government's 'Multi-Faith Society'
The Church of England is reacting as the Government drives to turn Britain into a multi-faith society. In a wide-ranging condemnation of policy, it says that the attempt to make minority "faith" communities more integrated has left society "more separated than ever before".
Tearfund's Rachel Roach on Climate Change and the Mexico Summit
Senior government figures from the world's top 20 polluting nations demonstrated rare unanimity last week when they agreed on the urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions at last week's Mexico climate change summit. Now environmentalists and development workers around the world will be waiting with baited breath to see if they can do something even more remarkable and match their words with actions.
Churches to Ring Bells in Rememberance of Amish Victims
Following the tragic Amish school shootings and the burial of the gunman who killed 5 of the schoolgirls, the pastor of the church where his grave is located prayed for "less evil in the world."
Church Criticises Government as 'Preferential Treatment' is Given to Muslims
The Church of England last week has claimed that the government's attempts to reintegrate minority faith groups have backfired, leaving Britain "more separated than ever before"...