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Hurricane Rita Evacuees Head Home; Relief Efforts in Full Force
As streets began to dry yesterday along the Texas-Louisiana coastline in the US, tens of thousands of evacuees began returning to their homes – some destroyed, some just a little wet – despite requests of officials...
Hurricane Rita Damage Less Than Anticipated - Relief Groups Respond
Hurricane Rita wreaked havoc along the Gulf Coast of America yesterday, causing floods, fires, and destroying property, but officials were relieved as damage levels weren’t as bad as expected, especially in wake of Hurricane Katrina...
Intelligent Design Heads to Court as US continues Creation-Evolution Debate
It is being called the most important legal situation involving creation and evolution in the last 18 years in America. On Monday, a Pennsylvania court will hear opening arguments objecting to “intelligent design” theory...
Faith-Based Group to Keep Contact with North Korea Despite Ultimatum
A faith-based relief organisation is determined to keep contact with North Korea despite the communist nation's demand that the United Nation World Food Program terminate food aid...
Salvation Army Pledges Long-Term Aid for West India's Flood Victims
In the wake of the devastating monsoon that ravaged many parts of India over the summer, the Salvation Army has pledged long-term assistance for the flood victims in western India. As part of the long-term recovery plan, the Salvation Army is...
African Anglican Bishop Vows to Build 100 New Churches Across Lagos, Nigeria
The Bishop of the Lagos West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Dr. Peter Adebiyi, has reported that about 100 new churches will be built within the diocese in the next few years.
India's Rajasthan State to Propose Anti-Conversion Bill Next Week
A northwestern state in India ruled by Hindu nationalist will present to the state assembly next week an anti-conversion bill that religious leaders fear would be used as a means to harass minority groups, if passed...
Up to 20 Killed as Bus Carrying Hurricane Rita Evacuees Catches Fire
A bus loaded with elderly evacuees from Hurricane Rita caught on fire early Friday on gridlocked Interstate 45 near Dallas. The fire killed as many as 20 people, according to Dallas television station WFAA. The bus was in flames...
World Evangelical Alliance Praises Worldwide Prayer Movements
Amid turmoil and horrific death tolls in the previous century, also known as the "bloodiest century," and this decade's unprecedented number of disasters...
Hurricane Rita Weakens, Still Considered 'Extremely Dangerous'
After peaking on Wednesday as a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds, Hurricane Rita weakened on Thursday afternoon to a Category 4 storm, but is still considered to be, “extremely dangerous”...
Rita Swells to Third Largest Hurricane in History, Over 1 Million Evacuated
Having moved from a Category 4 storm to Category 5 in a matter of hours yesterday, Hurricane Rita has swelled into the third most intense hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin. Rita, whose winds are now measured at 175 mph...
US Preparing for the Worst as Hurricane Rita Approaches
With Hurricane Rita gaining strength on its path towards the Texas Gulf Coast in the US, the Bush administration is getting “ready for the worst.” The National Hurricane Centre reported 21 September that Rita is now a level five...
Hurricane Rita Escalates in US, Landfall Due on Thursday or Friday
Hurricane Rita strengthened to a category 3 storm early morning on 21 September 2005, with maximum sustained winds being measured at 120 mph. The fifth major hurricane of the 2005 season, Rita could possibly...
Afghanistan Elections Completed Successfully Giving Hope for Democracy
Millions of Afghans voted Sunday for a new parliament, defying a Taliban boycott and militant attacks. The U.S. and UK authorities have hailed the elections a success, acknowledging it as a big step made for the reconstruction
Faith Groups Shift From Relief to Rebuilding Gulf Coast in Katrina Aftermath
Three weeks after Hurricane Katrina made a devastating impact on the Gulf Coast of America, faith-based organisations are shifting their focus from relief efforts to the rebuilding process. Samaritan’s Purse...
World Church Bodies Mourn for the Poor, Call for Action to Eradicate Poverty
Two of the largest global Christian bodies have made an urgent call for world governments to live up to their commitments and for churches to rise up for poverty...