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Syria's Assad vows to free dissidents
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has promised to release seven dissidents jailed after trying to revive a democratic movement crushed by the authorities, two U.S. lawmakers said on Sunday.
Protests erupt after Kibaki wins Kenyan election
Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki won a second five-year term on Sunday in a disputed election victory that triggered deadly riots by tens of thousands of opposition supporters.
Bhutto's son and husband to be her successors
Benazir Bhutto's party appointed her son and her husband to succeed the slain Pakistani opposition leader on Sunday and the party said it would take part in a Jan 8 election as Bhutto would have wanted.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide calls for prayers for Pakistan
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has condemned the assassination of Pakistan's opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
Party criticised for refusing to denounce violence against Christians in India
Following the attacks on churches in Orissa, India, the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) who were accused of taking part in the violence, have said that they condemn violence. However Christians have said that their words do not go far enough.
New president for John Stott ministries
John Stott Ministries (JSM) recently announced its new president as Ken Perez, who has been JSM board chair for the last three years.
'Very religious' town ditches 666 area code
A small, highly religious town in southwest Louisiana has finally gained the right to change their 666 area code, which they consider a stigma.
Probe puts prosperity teachings under critical eye
One believer is bitter that the money she donated to several prominent ministries didn't bring about the material blessings the preachers had assured would come.
Pakistani Christians condemn Bhutto assassination
Pakistani Christians strongly condemned the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who they called a voice for the poor and democracy.
Nearly £300,000 for Sheffield church regeneration project
Church regeneration project wins nearly £300,000 in National Lottery grants
MBE for Salvation Army flood relief worker
Captain Tracey Palmer, who leads The Salvation Army's church in Worksop in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List for services to flood relief in the Worksop area.
Indian Christians appeal to Vice President over continuing attacks on believers
Indian Christians appeal to Vice President of India to stop continuing attacks on Orissa Christians, remain frustrated with lack of action by central government.
Casting Crowns dominate Christian music in 2007
Christian music powerhouse Casting Crowns wraps the year up with an unparalleled impact on Christian music.
Japan's Fukuda on charm offensive in China
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda played a friendly game of catch on his visit to China on Saturday, a symbol of warming ties between the North Asian rivals despite an intractable row over gas resources in disputed waters.
Bhutto supporter killed in new Pakistan violence
Masked gunmen shot dead a supporter of slain Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Saturday, as violence triggered by her assassination entered a third day and al Qaeda-linked militants denied killing her.
Colombian hostage mission awaits rebel go-ahead
Venezuelan helicopter rescue teams waited at the edge of a Colombian wilderness on Saturday for the go-ahead from Marxist rebels to pick up three hostages held for years in secret jungle camps.