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'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.
New 'Narnia' film reflects modern spiritual battle
The second instalment of CS Lewis' beloved "Chronicles of Narnia" is about to be released across the US this week and the UK next month, once again exposing moviegoers to the truths of the Christian faith.
Why some leaders won't sign the Evangelical Manifesto
Some prominent Christian leaders said this week that they will not sign the statement "An Evangelical Manifesto", citing vague wording and theological differences.
Zimbabwe 'bleeding to death', say Jesuits
"Zimbabwe is quietly bleeding to death while politicians debate and deliberate," says Ashleigh Callow from Jesuit Missions, which is hoping to raise awareness of the crisis by running in the Edinburgh Marathon Hairy Haggis Relay on 25 May.
Lichfield Cathedral hopes stamp boosts Midlands economy
The Dean of Lichfield Cathedral hopes its depiction on Royal Mail's new 1st class stamp will help boost the economy of Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
Heavenly Man: 'Europe is going to be raised from the dead'
When Europe's believers take up their crosses, transformation and revival will come to this land, predicts Heavenly Man, Brother Yun.
Brown targets families in fight back
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, seeking to reverse a slump in popularity, offered help on Wednesday for Britain's troubled housing market and for families hit by an economic downturn.
UVF ceasefire recognised
Members of one of Northern Ireland's largest loyalist paramilitary groups could be freed from prison early after the British government moved on Wednesday to recognise a ceasefire it declared last year.
SSE to build world's largest offshore wind farm
Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) will build the world's largest offshore wind farm and has awarded $3 billion (1.5 billion pounds) in contracts to U.S. engineer Fluor and Germany's Siemens.
Bank gloomy on outlook
The economy could shrink for a quarter or two and inflation may near 4 percent this year, the Bank of England said on Wednesday in its bleakest forecasts since the Labour government took power in 1997.
Russian fan stabbed in Manchester
A Russian fan was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside the City of Manchester Stadium following the UEFA Cup final between Zenit St Petersburg and Rangers on Wednesday, local police said.
China intensifies quake rescue but hopes dim
China ordered fresh waves of helicopters and aid to earthquake-devastated areas as the sheer magnitude of caring for tens of thousands of homeless survivors threatened to overwhelm relief efforts.
Foreign powers lean on Burma
Western powers kept up the pressure on Burma's generals on Thursday to allow a massive aid effort as relief workers struggled to help an estimated 2.5 million people left destitute by Cyclone Nargis.
Indian group claims responsibility for bombings
A little-known militant group called the Indian Mujahideen claimed responsibility for setting off bombs in the western Indian city of Jaipur that killed 61 people and injured 216 people this week, police said.
Edwards backs Obama's White House bid
Former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, giving a major boost to the Illinois senator's effort to unify the party behind his bid for the White House.