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Classical festivals struggle to make money
Classical music festivals are booming in the United Kingdom - but promoters warn strong ticket demand does not always lead to big profits.
13 house church leaders detained in Sichuan Province
China Aid Association (CAA) has learned that thirteen house church leaders were detained at Qu county, Sichuan province in China on March 30.
Brown and Mbeki to hold talks over Zimbabwe
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will hold talks with South African President Thabo Mbeki on Saturday during which the post-election crisis in Zimbabwe is likely to be discussed, a spokesman for Brown said.
Churches feeding hungry Zimbabweans
Zimbabwe's churches are working hard to keep ordinary Zimbabweans from starvation in a country with the world's highest inflation rate and shortest life expectancy.
Using Narnia to touch lives
While generations of believers have grown up loving the magical world of Narnia, many of the deeper spiritual overtones in the story can escape the casual observer.
FedEx hands new emergency response unit to Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's response to emergencies in London will be greatly enhanced by the gift of a new emergency response unit purchased with a $96,000 (around £48,000) donation from FedEx.
Keep King's dream alive, says Edwards
Christians from across the denominational spectrum gathered at Westminster Abbey on Friday night to pay tribute to the life of Martin Luther King Jr, who was shot dead 40 years to the day.
Bollywood gospel comes to London
A Bollywood-style musical version of the gospel story is about to be staged in London.
Christian Choice promises to put families first
The Christian Choice platform launches its "Hope for London" manifesto for the approaching elections to the London Assembly, pledging to put families first.
Duncan Smith praises churches for transforming communities
Iain Duncan Smith has praised churches for their transformative work in some of the UK's most deprived communities.
Companies to face mandatory greenhouse gas reporting
Christian Aid is celebrating its campaign success after the Government announced that companies listed in Britain will have to report each year on their carbon emissions.
Prominent Chinese rights activist sentenced to jail
A Chinese court ruled Thursday that the writings and comments of one of the most prominent human rights activists in China amounted to inciting subversion, his lawyer said.
Paedophiles told to hand over email addresses
Registered child sex offenders will have to provide their email addresses to police in a move to stop them using social networking Web sites, the Home Office announced on Friday.
Aid agencies warn of tension amid Zimbabwe election result delays
International aid agencies fear that the cloud of uncertainty hanging over the presidential election results in Zimbabwe is increasing tension across the country.
Religion must be saved from extremism, says Blair
In his first major speech on religion, Tony Blair said last night that religion must be rescued from extremism and irrelevance and used as a force for good at a time of global turmoil.
Malaysia urged to extend cuddle ban to non-Muslims
Islamic lawyers meeting in Malaysia want an existing ban on unwed Muslim couples from cuddling or holding hands to be extended to non-Muslims caught flirting with the faithful, a local newspaper said on Thursday.