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Christian group angry over media's portrayal of Christians
The Christian Broadcasting Council (CBC) has voiced concern over the media's portrayal of Christians and pro-life campaigners following recent coverage of their views on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Trucks converge on London in fuel price protest
Convoys of trucks converged on London on Tuesday in a protest by road hauliers over rocketing fuel prices that they say have pushed up their fuel bill by almost half in the past year.
All meat, and no fins, at Bali shark restaurant
Call it shark for food lovers with some conscience: an Indonesian chef is making soup and other dishes from the flesh of the big fish whose survival is under threat because its fin is prized in Asia.
Filmmaker Sydney Pollack dies
Hollywood filmmaker Sydney Pollack, who won a pair of Academy Awards for the epic romance "Out of Africa" and earned praise for acting stints in films including "Tootsie" and "Michael Clayton," died on Monday after a battle with cancer, his spokeswoman said. He was 73.
Speak English, child! This is Korea
South Korea's "wild geese fathers" manage a reunion with their children, and often wives, just once a year after seeing them off for study abroad, invariably to learn in English.
Man in court over teen actor murder
A 21-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday charged with the murder of teenage actor Rob Knox.
Review: YFriday:Live The Universal Broadcast
YFriday shout out all their best songs on their great live album and DVD, The Universal Broadcast.
Obama, McCain have 'righteous' problems
US Republican presidential candidate John McCain has a "Religious Right" problem. His likely Democratic rival, Barack Obama, has a Rev Wright problem.
Burma prelate says cyclone set Church back decade
The tiny Roman Catholic Church in predominantly Buddhist Burma is struggling to do its bit to help cyclone survivors, with parishes so damaged that it could take a decade to rebuild, its leader said on Monday.
Catholics hope Turkey opens church for St Paul Year
The Roman Catholic Church hopes a year dedicated to Saint Paul, born two millennia ago in Tarsus in today's southern Turkey, will bring signs of more religious tolerance in the mostly Muslim but secularist country.
Christian heavy metal band 'Disciple': Staying true to God
Despite recent successes, rising popularity and recently winning the dove award for "rock album of the year", US Christian metal band "Disciple" stay true to their name with an unwavering commitment to be disciples-wherever God may lead them.
Role models needed to change binge drinking culture, says Hope UK
Christian drug awareness charity Hope UK has warned that role models and practical action are needed to turn the tide of binge drinking in the UK.
Hauliers protest at fuel costs
Hundreds of lorry drivers were converging on London and Cardiff on Tuesday in protest at soaring fuel prices.
Faster banking payment system goes live
A new service that will speed up the processing of banking payments went live on Tuesday.
Man due in court over murder of teen actor
A 21-year-old man was due to appear in court on Tuesday charged with the murder of teenage actor Rob Knox.
Greengrass warns UK needs to aid film talent
Award-winning director Paul Greengrass, whose credits include "The Bourne Ultimatum" and "United 93," said on Monday Britain needed to do more to nurture its young film-making talent.