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International community condemns Aung San Suu Kyi guilty verdict

The UK has joined other countries and the EU in condemning a Burma court’s decision to sentence opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to another 18 months under house arrest.

New Christian teen magazine launches

Christian teenagers around the country will now be able to pick up a new glossy, handbag sized, faith-based youth culture magazine after it launched on Monday.

World Vision reaches out to hundreds of typhoon victims

World Vision has begun distributing food, water and basic necessities to hundreds of families affected by Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan.

Remembrance service to honour Iraq troops

A remembrance service will be held in St Paul’s Cathedral later this year to mark the end of Britain’s combat operations in Iraq.

Gordon Brown: Christians should not have to hide faith

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that Christians should not have to hide their faith in the workplace and stressed that the “role of religion and faith in the public square is incredibly important”.

Experts question swine flu drug as churches practise vigilance

The policy of using antiviral drugs for children suspected of having swine flu has been questioned by researchers.

‘Gay survey’ to take place within Church of England

A national survey is set to take place to reveal the number of gay clergy within the Church of England.

Archbishop warns against prayer opt-out in schools

The Archbishop of Wales has warned that allowing 16-year-olds to opt out of prayer in assembly could lead to the marginalisation of religion in schools.

Jesus at the edge

At a time when many young people feel written off as hoodie-wearing troublemakers, one Christian youth worker is going the extra mile to see young people on a deprived estate in south-east London enter into a loving, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Bishop defends value of senior bishops

A Church of England bishop has defended the importance of senior bishops as the Church’s General Synod considers reductions as part of cost saving proposals.

Indian Christians protest Pakistani violence

Indian Christians have protested in front of the Pakistani High Commission in Delhi in a show of solidarity with believers under attack in neighbouring Pakistan.

MercyMe’s ‘heartache’ after fatal bus crash

Members of popular Christian rock band MercyMe have expressed their sorrow after a crash involving their tour bus on the early hours of Saturday morning left two teenagers dead and a third in critical condition.

Churches welcome Pakistani PM’s pledge to review blasphemy laws

National Council of Churches in Pakistan (NCCP) has welcomed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's pledge to review blasphemy laws that has been used since decades to subdue Christians in the predominantly Muslim nation.

Introducing Brenton Brown

One of the best loved modern worship songwriters offers congregational favourites in new six-song CD.

International community urged to bring change to Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called on the international community to intensify efforts to bring change to Burma.

Storms make the church stronger, says Hybels

Rogue waves provide the perfect conditions for leadership and greatness to emerge, said Pastor Bill Hybels at the annual Leadership Summit.