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Homosexuality Debate Drives Wedge Between American Baptists
A conservative regional body within the American Baptist Churches announced last week that it may withdraw from the national denomination over “irreconcilable” differences on homosexuality...
U.N. Launches Great Lakes Appeal in Africa for 2006
U.N. and aid agencies, ambassadors, donors and media gathered in Nairobi, Kenya last Tuesday to launch a US$154.5 million appeal to fund projects in six “African Great Lakes” countries in 2006...
Uzbekistan Christians Conclude 21-Day Prayer, Fast Over NGO Expulsion
The country of Uzbekistan recently finished a 21-day prayer and fasting period for NGOs which are facing possible expulsion and shut down by the Eastern European nation’s government...
11 Suspects Detained by Chinese Authorities for Severe Beating of Nuns
Chinese authorities announced that 11 suspects were detained for the alleged beating of a group of nuns, after a few days of investigation. A man, who identified himself as Liu, from press affairs office...
Church of England Releases Synod Results
The Church of England's Presiding Officer, David Michael Williams, has announced further results of the elections in the General Synod, including the Rt. Rev. Graham James, Bishop of Norwich...
Ex-Church of Scotland Minister Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim
A former minister with the Church of Scotland has against all expectations won the right to claim compensation for alleged sex discrimination by the Church of Scotland...
Bangladeshi Women Reject WTO Negotiations
Hundreds of women from poor rural regions of Bangladesh gathered in Dhaka, the country's capital, to reject the WTO negotiations which continue to be marred by stalemate in Hong Kong...
Tsunami Aid Workers See Signs of Recovery
One year on and Church World Service Aid workers are reporting signs of progress right throughout the tsunami-affected zone. The need, however, is still urgent, as thousands continue to live in temporary...
Date Set for Next World Mission Sunday
World Mission Interpretation and Networks, an office within the Anglican and Global Relations ministry, has set the date for the next World Mission Sunday as 26th February 2006...
Church of England Welcomes Results of Government Anti-Terror Consultation
The Church of England has welcomed news that the Home Office has dropped proposals to close places of worship on the suspicion that terrorist activity is taking place there...
Christian Aid Rejects WTO Development Package
Christian Aid has rejected the 'Improved Market Access' package, the latest offering from negotiators at the World Trade Organisation talks in Hong Kong. The deal would waive any tariffs or quotas on exports...
South Korean Stem Cell Advances May Have Been Faked
It has been reported that a South Korean pioneer has admitted that some vital parts of the team's ground-breaking workings on stem cells may have been fabricated...
Christian Herald to Cease Publishing in the New Year
The gem of British Christian journalism, the Christian Herald, will cease publication at the end of January 2006. The difficult decision was made by the trustees and executives of CPO, and marks the end of an era in UK Christian publishing...
UNICEF Annual Report: Several Million Unprotected Children
The annual report from UNICEF, the child welfare wing of the UN, has said that hundreds of millions of children around the world live unprotected and on the edge of society...
Government’s Trust School White Paper Receives Increased Opposition
The government’s proposals to introduce ‘Trust Schools’ has come under more intense scrutiny this week, and the number of those with deep concerns over such institutions seems to be increasing...
Scottish Chaplain Attacks Retailers Over Long Working Hours
A Scottish minister who chaplains at two of Scotland's largest and busiest shopping centres has criticised retail bosses for the long working hours that many of their staff will have to endure this Christmas...