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Hundreds flee Karen state after Burma army killings
More than 200 Karen villagers have been forcibly displaced and three others have been killed along with a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) soldier, following attacks by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and the Burma Army in Dooplaya District, Southern Karen State.
Review: Chris Tomlin's latest album 'Hello Love'
It's not the music itself that makes this another incredible worship album. It's the stories behind the music.
Methodists seek wider debate on NHS 'top-up' plans
The Methodist Church has called for a wider debate on the NHS following the Government's "top-up" decision.
UCB to launch prayer line for Armed Forces
United Christian Broadcasters is to launch a new prayer line to support members of the British Armed Forces and their families.
Iraqi lawmakers approve minority quota for next election
The Iraqi parliament has approved legislation reserving a quota of seats on provincial councils for Christians and other religious minorities in next year's provincial elections.
Release supports persecuted Christian women in Pakistan
Release International is calling on Christians to make Pakistan their focus for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on November 16.
Obama elected next US President
Barack Obama has been elected as the first black president of the United Stated of America according to projected results, in a historic triumph that has seemingly overcome age-old racial barriers.
Millions head to polls for historic US elections
Americans have shown up in droves on Tuesday to elect their next leader in one of the most historic US presidential elections in history.
Outpouring of prayers for Jennifer Hudson
A groundswell of prayers has been piling up for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson following the deaths of her mother, brother and nephew late last month.
Next US president will leave 'indelible' mark, says Christian lawyer
It's not just about four or eight years in office, but the next president will play a key role in the appointment of a number of Supreme Court justices that will leave an "indelible" mark on history, said a prominent Christian lawyer.
Royal Mail Christmas stamps feature religious and secular images
The Royal Mail issued its Christmas collection for 2008 on Tuesday, featuring for the first time religious and secular images.
Education Sunday to focus on caring for God's creation
Churches are being encouraged to 'save the date' for next year's Education Sunday - which will highlight the role of schools and colleges in helping young people lead lives that recognise the vital importance of caring for God's creation.
Christian Surfers issue new Bible
Three new editions of the popular Surfers Bible were launched on Sunday at the home of international surfers' ministry Christian Surfers, Cronulla Beach in New South Wales, Australia.
Christian 'Untouchables' describe attacks by Hindu militants in India
Indian Dalits have been telling of their ordeal at the hands of Hindu mobs in India.
Archbishop tells consumers to 'buy British'
The Archbishop of York has issued a call to consumers to "buy British, buy locally and buy direct from farmers".
The Best Yet of Switchfoot - but more is still to come
OK, we know that the cynicism usually rises up a notch or two whenever a Greatest Hits compilation makes its way up for release. But this is one where the question marks can get shelved.