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Purpose driven pastors tackle 21st century church issues
The Purpose Driven Summit is back but with a different purpose - leader Rick Warren has pledged to do less of the talking and more of the listening to 35 of the US' most influential pastors as they share best practices for 21st century church.
U.N. chief offers hope to Burma
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon took "a message of hope" to Burma's cyclone victims on Thursday and pressed the military government to allow large-scale international aid for the 2.4 million people left destitute.
Saakashvili leads vote as opposition cry foul
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili declared victory on Thursday as early results showed his ruling party was on course to win a majority in a parliamentary election that the opposition said was rigged.
Mbeki says Army to help end South Africa violence
South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki gave approval on Wednesday for the army to help end attacks on foreigners that have killed more than 40 people.
Palestinian truck bomber attacks border crossing
An explosives-laden truck driven by a Palestinian suicide bomber blew up on Thursday near an Israeli border crossing with the Gaza Strip but only the attacker was killed in a blast heard 30 kilometres (18 miles) away.
China pledges reconciliation with Taiwan
China vowed on Thursday to seize a chance for reconciliation with Taiwan and respect the desire of Taiwan's people to be their own masters, a sign it is in no hurry to bring the island it claims as its own back to the fold.
Rice says Iran must make 'right choice'
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran on Wednesday that if it did not make the "right choice" and abandon sensitive nuclear work it faced more punitive action from the international community.
China to probe builders after quake collapses
China vowed on Wednesday to deal severely with anyone found responsible for shoddy state building work, as parents demanded to know why last week's earthquake destroyed so many schools, killing thousands of children.
U.S. official says Cuba embargo successful
A U.S. trade embargo in place 46 years against Cuba has been successful, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said on Wednesday, even though the island's communist government remains.
Alaska to sue to block polar bear listing
The state of Alaska will sue the U.S. government to stop the listing of the polar bear as a threatened species, arguing the designation will slow development in the state, Gov. Sarah Palin said on Wednesday.
Christians disappointed with abortion vote
The Evangelical Alliance has expressed sadness and concern following the House of Commons rejection last night of efforts to reduce Britain's record levels of abortion.
Survey: Most Britons say religion is sexist, discriminates against gays
A majority of people surveyed in Britain believe religion is sexist and discriminates against homosexuals, according to a recent poll.
Food price crisis threatens relief for the poor
Drastic food price hikes coupled with swelling numbers of hungry people have caused some leading relief agencies to fear having to turn away those desperate for help.
Iraq Church opposes death penalty for Archbishop's killer
An archbishop said Monday that the Iraqi Church is opposed to a court's decision to sentence to death the convicted killer of an archbishop in Mosul.
Jim Wallis in London to launch new book
Jim Wallis will be at the Faithworks church in London this Sunday to launch his new book, Seven Ways to Change the World.
Abortion limit stays at 24 weeks, Christians keep up pro-life campaign
MPs voted on Tuesday to keep the upper legal limit on abortion at 24 weeks, despite strong protests from Christians and pro-life campaigners seeking to protect the rights of the unborn child.