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Ruslana's Unicef Concert to Make a Difference for Chernobyl Children
The internationally renowned Ukrainian singer and songwriter, Ruslana, winner of Eurovision 2004, is holding a Benefit Charity Concert 17th May 2005 in the open-air courtyard of the 'Arena City' entertainment complex in Bessarabska Square in Kyiv, broadcasted on First National TV Channel as well as internationally throughout the Europe.
Early this month, Ruslana was appointed as National Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which has been working for nearly 60 y
WCC Calls for the Repeal of Pakistan Death-Carrying Blasphemy Law
Dominicans for Justice and Peace, Franciscans International and Pax Christi International have united together with the World Council of Churches (WCC) to submit a report to the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva...
Italian CARE worker kidnapped in Afghanistan in Copy of Iraqi-Briton’s Abduction
An Italian humanitarian worker had been kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday evening. The kidnapping of CARE worker Clementina Cantoni, 32, is the latest case in the wake...
Mandela Urges G8 Nations – Africa’s Time Has Come!
Former South African president Nelson Mandela said yesterday that democracies must evolve and should not be forced. Prior to a meeting with US President Bush to ask for help for Africa...
Youthwork Christian Magazine Refreshes Image & Content
Youthwork, the biggest Christian youth work magazine, which has been named Christian Bookseller’s Convention (CBC) Periodical of the Year, has been completely revamped. Youthwork has attempted to change its face by...
International Bible Society Reaching Out to Poor in Argentina
The International Bible Society (IBS) has recently made several outreaches in Latin American countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico and especially Argentina, where millions live below the poverty level...
Geldof urges G8 Leaders & Blair to Make Anti-Poverty Progress
As Christian Aid has appealed to the British government to end its support of devastating free trade rules and trade injustice, rock star and anti-poverty campaigner Sir Bob Geldof has joined calls, and has given a warning...
ARCIC To Agree on Role of Mary between Anglican & Catholic Church in London
A major theological document aiming to reach a common viewpoint on the place of Mary in church doctrine for both the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches worldwide, was officially launched by the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC)...
EAUK Launches Youth Role Model Award to Support Blair’s Social Respect Call
In respond to Prime Minister Tony Blair’s call to restore social respect among the people, the Evangelical Alliance UK (EAUK) has launched The Champions of Respect Award to discover and honour young men and women who act as role models in their communities...
Delay in Religious Laws in Serbia Caused by Orthodox Church
A delay in finalising proposed laws on religious organisations has been caused in Serbia due to the Serbian government waiting for commentaries to be submitted from the Serbian Orthodox Church. This has led to general criticisms...
First Aid Conference Begins in Sri Lanka
The first-ever two day aid conference, 'Sri Lanka Development Forum', started yesterday with over 100 representatives from donor nations and agencies, chaired by Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama, in Kandy...
Religious Laws Delayed in Serbia
A delay in finalising proposed laws on religious organisations has been caused in Serbia due to the Serbian government waiting for commentaries to be submitted from the Serbian Orthodox Church. This has led to general criticisms...
Christian Aid Appeals to British Government for Trade Justice
Christian Aid has placed itself in the frontline along with many other international aid agencies and world leaders in the battle to tackle poverty and trade justice. 'Christian Aid Week'...
In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Walk!
After the advent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost - which is 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is the time when the era of the apostolic churches begun. With the fullness of the power of the Holy Spirit, the apostles of Christ were able to perform amazing miracles...
World Gay Festival in Jerusalem is Cancelled
The August "World Pride 2005" international gay festival in Jerusalem has been cancelled and rescheduled for next year because the event coincided with the planned Israeli withdrawal of settlers in Gaza...
Over 200,000 Attend Franklin Graham Festival in Paraguay
Over 200,00 people from 850 churches from 46 denominations turned out for the 3-day "Festival of Hope" in Paraguay from May 12-14, featuring speaker Franklin Graham. The youth oriented event drew national and international artists...