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Fundraiser cycling to every Anglican cathedral in British Isles
One man from Letton in Herefordshire is hoping to raise thousands for charity by cycling to every Anglican cathedral in the British Isles.
Pope says family key to peace
In his New Year message to millions of Catholics worldwide on Tuesday, Pope Benedict reaffirmed the status of the family as one of the most important foundations for peace in the world.
Anglican bishop urges Communion not to sweep homosexuality under rug
A senior Church of England bishop has urged the Anglican Communion to face up to the controversial issue of homosexuality in the Church at this year's landmark Lambeth Conference.
Kenya's Kibaki charges 'ethnic cleansing' by rivals
President Mwai Kibaki's government accused rival Raila Odinga's backers on Wednesday of responsibility for an explosion of tribal violence over a disputed presidential poll that has plunged Kenya into turmoil.
Olmert hints Jerusalem division is inevitable
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert signalled on Tuesday Israel might have no choice but to share Jerusalem with the Palestinians in a peace deal, citing international pressure for compromise over the holy city.
Troubles for Anglican Church in Zimbabwe continue
The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe has continued to experience problems in the face of clashes between two rival groups in a dispute over church leadership.
Brown calls on AU and Commonwealth to help Kenya
Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the African Union and the Commonwealth on Tuesday to help reconcile political rivals in Kenya, to stop rioting which has killed 150 people.
Prison suicides highest since 2004
The number of prisoners who killed themselves rose by more than a third last year, the justice ministry said on Tuesday.
Ahtisaari expects Kosovo solution in first quarter
U.N. special envoy Martti Ahtisaari said on Tuesday he believed the status of the breakaway Serbian republic of Kosovo would be decided in the first quarter of 2008.
Pakistan set to delay election after Bhutto death
Pakistan is expected to set a new date for elections on Wednesday after the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto sparked bloodshed and rage against President Pervez Musharraf's government.
Indonesia flood death toll climbs as waters recede
At least 112 people have been killed and nine are still missing after landslides and floods hit Indonesia's Java island over the past week, officials said on Wednesday.
Study suggests women who leave church more likely to suffer mental illness
A new study has suggested that women who stop attending church are three times more likely to suffer from anxiety or alcohol dependency than women who keep their faith continually.
Suicide bomber kills 30 at Baghdad funeral
A suicide bomber killed 30 people and wounded 38 at a funeral in eastern Baghdad on Tuesday, shattering a New Year's day that had begun with hopeful celebrations of a kind unseen in years.
Kenya church massacre kills 30, pushes death toll to 250
Thirty die as violent protestors torch a church in Kenya in the aftermath of President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election on Sunday.
Kenyan death toll near 250
A mob torched a Kenyan church on Tuesday, killing about 30 villagers cowering inside, as the death toll from ethnic riots triggered by President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election approached 250.
Up to 30 killed as mob attacks Kenya church
A mob torched a church in western Kenya on Tuesday killing up to 30 people sheltering inside as post-election violence swept the east African country.