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Persecution against Christian Converts in Iran Escalating
Christians in Iran, especially converts from Islam, have experienced growing persecution from the government since the new Iranian President was installed, according to reports. The recent wave of persecution traces...
New Report Documents Widespread Torture in Burma’s Prisons
A new report interviewing former prisoners in Burma documents for the first time the extent of torture in Burma’s prisons. The 124-page report was released this week by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma)...
Christians to Pray and March Against Climate Change
Christians across the UK will be joining in the Climate March in London this weekend. Christian Ecology Link is holding a special service in London and will also march alongside demonstrators...
India Supreme Court Postpones Ruling on Rights of Dalit Christians
The lives of millions of Dalit Christians has been once again left hanging in the balance as the Indian Supreme Court delays its decision on whether to give Dalit Christians the same legal rights as Dalits of other religions...
Aid Organisations Issue Final Warning as Thousands Set to Die in Pakistan
Six of the largest international aid organisations have urged for more funding to be given urgently to avert a second wave of deaths in Pakistan following the earthquake in early October. UN Secretary-General...
Invitation to the Thirsty
The Lord is calling us to Him. Even though we may not even know it, out spirits are thirsty and quenching for the satisfaction that only the Word of God can bring...
Christian Aid Warns AIDS Fund Facing Financial Meltdown
Christian Aid is warning that new programmes scheduled for 2006 and 2007 are being thrown into jeopardy as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Maleria faces a serious financial shortfall...
UK Churches Set to Join in Narnia Craze
Churches across the country are set to follow the U.S. in promoting The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe before its premiere on 7 December. The film will be released nationwide on 8...
Thebandwithnoname Exclusive Track Out December on iTunes
A new track from thebandwithnoname, featuring their fellow Innervation Trust band tbc will be available exclusively from iTunes next month, reports the band’s website, reports Authentic Media...
World Aids Day Raises Global Awareness
The 18th World Aids Day takes place December 1st, with groups across the globe backing the event to raise awareness, and who hope that the day can bring about drastic changes to the way the world is tackling the ever-growing problem...
Evangelicals Welcome Archbishop of York’s Challenge to Rediscover Christ
With the enthronement of the new Archbishop of York yesterday, the Evangelical Alliance General Director has released a statement welcoming Dr Sentamu into his position as the second highest post in the Church of England...
Vicar of Baghdad Warned Aid Agency Not to Go to Iraq
Canon Andrew White, vicar of Baghdad, has said he warned Christian Peacemakers Team not to go to Iraq, following the kidnapping of four of their aid workers, including one British professor...
Church of Scotland Backs Campaign to End HIV Discrimination
The Church of Scotland is backing a campaign by the National AIDS Trust which aims to raise awareness among employers that it will soon be illegal to discriminate against people living with HIV in the workplace...
Evangelicals Stand with Walker Family as Murder Trial Returns Guilty Verdict
The murder trial for the killing of Anthony Walker has resulted in a guilty verdict being given to two youths. Michael Barton, 17, and Paul Taylor, 20, were convicted of the racist killing yesterday...
CCPAS Expanding to Secular Child Protection
The Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) has launched new publications as part of its expansion into secular child protection. The manual Safeguarding Children and Young People and the Internet...
New Archbishop of York Calls for Return to Life-Changing Christianity
The new Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, the first black Archbishop, called on the Church of England to restore its focus to the life-changing power of Jesus...