Lawrence Jones, Christian Today US Correspondent

UN agency criticised for placing abortion before development

An international network of pro-family groups is calling on the UN Population Fund to place development before its promotion of abortion and contraception under the agency's "reproductive health services".

US creation college seeks Texas approval to train science teachers

A Christian research institute in the US is seeking approval from the state of Texas to train science teachers through its online graduate degree programme.

Christian leaders say popular culture behind teen violence

In the wake of the recent shootings in Colorado, which has sent shockwaves throughout the international Christian community, many leaders are pointing to popular culture in an attempt to understand the driving factors behind violence among young people.

US Veteran's Day observances honour fallen but forget some

Cities nationwide remembered veterans of the U.S. armed forces whose sacrifices continue to live on in the freedom enjoyed by many Americans today.

Hilary Clinton pledges to fund embryonic stem cell research

US Democratic presidential candidate Hilary Clinton said last week that if elected she would sign executive order reversing President Bush's restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.

America's largest abortion clinic opens

America's largest abortion clinic opened Tuesday amid peaceful protests by pro-life activists who had charged the group behind the facility of defrauding the city when it applied for building permits.

Rudy Giuliani: 'I Pray to Jesus for Guidance'

Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani says God is a very important part of his life.