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Man in court over murder of Jimmy Mizen
A 19-year-old man appeared in court on Thursday charged with the murder of Jimmy Mizen, a teenager who died in an unprovoked attack at a London baker's shop.
Two arrested on campus under Terrorism Act
Two men were arrested at a university campus under the Terrorism Act, police said on Thursday.
Obesity seen contributing to global warming
Obesity contributes to global warming, too. Obese and overweight people require more fuel to transport them and the food they eat, and the problem will worsen as the population literally swells in size.
Man who murdered family must serve life behind bars
A man who murdered his mother, father, sister and twin nephews was must spend the rest of his life in jail, one of the country's top judges ruled on Friday.
China buries quake dead as new aftershock hits
China struggled to bury its dead and help tens of thousands of injured and homeless on Friday when a powerful aftershock brought new havoc four days after an earthquake thought to have killed more than 50,000.
Bin Laden vows to fight as Israel marks 60th anniversary
Osama bin Laden vowed in an audio tape timed to coincide with Israel's 60th anniversary to continue to fight the Jewish state and its allies in the West.
Book Review: Micah's Challenge
Micah's Challenge shows just how seriously evangelicals are embracing social justice and poverty issues as an essential element of credible Christian witness.
Plass hands awards to some of UK's best Christian writers
Renowned Christian author and speaker Adrian Plass announced the three winning titles of the 2008 UK Christian Book Awards to a packed audience at the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) at Sandown Park in Surrey on Wednesday.
Jesuits call on Gordon Brown to return to Christian values
The Prime Minister needs "to regain the moral high ground" and demonstrate his "earnest and serious commitment to fairness, honesty and justice", argues a prominent British Jesuit.
Message of Jesus hits Bristol's commercial district
Bristol will soon become home to a sprawling new shopping centre, and one which boasts Europe's biggest car park no less, but Open Air Campaigners (OAC) are there to meet a wholly different kind of need - spiritual.
Bishop congratulates Portsmouth FC on reaching FA Cup final
The Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth has congratulated Pompey players for reaching the FA Cup final.
Muslim 'numbers game' deadly for Christian converts, says expert
Inflated accounts of how many Muslims are converting to Christianity are putting the lives of these vulnerable followers of Jesus Christ at risk, warns an expert on Islam and Christianity.
Deadly China quake triggers massive aid response, calls for prayer
Christians around the world are rushing to Sichuan province in China with aid, supplies, and issuing global appeals for prayer and reflection in the aftermath of the country's worst earthquake since 1976.
Ecumen expands SMS prayer alert service
Last year Ecumen brought the Bible to mobile phones. Now the Welsh company is launching a new service that will help Christians stay up to date with the latest prayer needs.
'Love your neighbour' key to Christian climate change response
The teaching of Jesus to 'love your neighbour as yourself' underpins a Christian response to climate change, the Rev Prof Ian James, Oxford Diocesan Environment Advisor told Christians on Wednesday.
Vatican scientist says belief in God and aliens is OK
The Vatican's chief astronomer says there is no conflict between believing in God and in the possibility of "extraterrestrial brothers" perhaps more evolved than humans.