Daniel Blake
Outcry from Muslim Communities over Salman Rushdie Knighthood
Protests have taken place in Muslim communities worldwide following the recent announcement that controversial author Salman Rushdie is to be awarded a knighthood in the Queen's 81st birthday Honours List.
Churches Given Access to Unused Buildings
Church leaders wanting to take advantage of a new Government policy encouraging local authorities to transfer unused buildings to community groups at a reduced price are being invited to attend a one day 'How To' seminar.
Robin Eames Receives Prestigious Royal Order of Merit
The recent retired Church of Ireland Primate, Robin Eames has been awarded with one of the most prestigious awards by the Queen - the Order of Merit.
Disturbing Letter Claims to Show Whereabouts of Madeleine's Body
A disturbing letter has been sent to a Dutch newspaper detailing the supposed location of the body of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann.
Anglican Communion Divisions Widen
The Anglican Church of Kenya has announced plans to install an American priest to oversee congregations in the US.
Blair Speaks Out Against 'Feral Beast' UK Media
British Prime Minister Tony Blair seemed to call today for new restrictions to curb an increasing sensationalist media presence in the country, while at the same time admitting that New Labour's early methods of "spin" had been one of the contributing factors to press cynicism.
Bishop Receives Death Threats for Opposing Gay Legal Rights
The head of Italy's Bishops' Conference has received a second package containing a death threat as well as a number of bullets.
Churches are 'Community Glue' in Increasingly Unhappy Britain
The Church of England's Head of Research and Statistics has released a new book this week revealing that people across Britain are increasingly unhappy despite being more prosperous than ever before.
Casino Court Challenge Fails
Small casino operators have failed in their High Court challenge against plans for 17 controversial new regional casinos to be build across Britain.
Manchester Cathedral to Make Its Demands in Sony Battle
The Church of England will send a letter to Sony insisting that an apology is given over its use of Manchester Cathedral in a violent gun computer game.
Pope Calls for Middle-East Peace Talks in Meeting with US President
Roman Catholic head Pope Benedict XVI hosted George Bush Saturday, as the US President told the pontiff that he believed the G8 Summit in Germany had been successful.
Church of England to Sue Sony for Illegal Gun Fight in Cathedral
Entertainment company Sony may be the target of a legal action by the Church of England, for featuring Manchester Cathedral in a computer war game.
G8 Agrees on Compromise Climate Change Deal
The G8 nations have agreed to a compromise deal on climate change, Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor has reported Thursday.
G8 Close-in on Deal for 'Substantial' Cut in Greenhouse Gases
As the G8 Summit continued in Heiligendamm, Germany Thursday, world leaders were nearing an agreement on what has been said are "substantial" cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
G8 Summit Opens Focusing on Climate Change & Russia Relations
The G8 Summit has opened in Germany, 6 June, immediately triggering disagreements over how climate change is to be tackled.
Christian School Teacher Brutally Murdered by Extremists in Nigeria
Sixteen suspects in the murder of a Christian secondary school teacher in the northern Nigerian state of Gombe, have been released without charge. The decision has caused dismay in local Christian circles.