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Christian Aid Welcomes Climate Change Bill in Queen's Speech
A Climate Change Bill will be considered in next month's Queen's Speech. Christian Aid has welcomed the decision, as such legislation would send a clear message to governments in the developing world that the UK is serious about tackling climate change.
UN Expects to Impose North Korea Sanctions Saturday
The UN is expected to impose North Korea sanctions despite some concerns voiced by Russia and China which has made clear its opposition to military action against the country following Monday's nuclear test.
Greg Laurie Embarks on Greater Silicon Valley Harvest Crusade
The energetic Harvest Ministry pastor will be hosting thousands of people at the 2006 Greater Silicon Valley Harvest this weekend, leading the largest community outreach in the San Jose area since Billy Graham hit the city nearly a decade ago.
Lost Sheep
Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them...
Christians Attacked During Worship Service in India
Christians in a northern India province remain tense after a group of 50 Hindu militants attacked two local Christian workers. International Christian Concern reported that the group attacked
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...