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City banks build star for London church
Two major city banks have teamed up with a local London church to spread festive cheer with a giant star.
Help for immigrants divides US congregations
He doesn't speak Spanish and has no idea what America should do about illegal immigration, but Rev. Larry Kreps knows he's now on a list somewhere of people willing to help illegal immigrants in a time of crisis.
40,000 youths gather in Geneva for Taizé prayers
Around 40,000 young adults from across Europe and beyond will gather in Geneva on Friday for five days of prayer and reflection.
Christmas riots continue in Orissa
Violence against Christians in the Indian state of Orissa continued for a third day Thursday even as hundreds of armed police patrolled parts of eastern India.
Malaysia Christians challenge ban on word 'Allah'
A church in Malaysia and a Christian weekly newspaper are attempting to sue the Malaysian Government for banning them from using the word "Allah". They claim that the ban is unconstitutional and violates freedom of religion.
Baptist ministers to encourage Angolan women
Five female Baptist church leaders will fly out to Angola today for two weeks of New Year mission amongst women.
Christians pay tribute to Pakistan's Bhutto
Christians have expressed their sorrow at the assassination of the leader of the opposition in Pakistan Benazir Bhutto at a political rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Thursday.
Treasury cuts could harm theological training for CofE clergy
A Government decision to redistribute £100 million, used to finance more first degrees, could lead to a cut in the increasing number of young ordinands coming forward for training in the Church of England.
UK shoppers surge to post-Christmas sales
Britain's post-Christmas sales kicked off on Wednesday with retailers hoping a surge in shoppers would make up for a lacklustre run-in to crucial festive trading.
Indiscipline forcing teachers out, say Conservatives
Bad behaviour in classrooms and too much government red tape is prompting a growing number of school teachers to quit, the Conservatives said on Thursday.
Alzheimer's Society backs tracking devices
The Alzheimer's Society charity has backed government proposals to issue dementia sufferers with tracking devices, so long as patients agree.
UK urges restraint after Bhutto killing
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband voiced shock at the killing of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Thursday.
Pakistan's Bhutto assassinated in bomb attack
Pakistani opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been assassinated in a suicide bomb attack earlier on Thursday.
Baptists give grants to churches to alleviate poverty
A church in Essex that closed down two years ago is to re-open thanks to a grant from the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB). Ardleigh Green Baptist Church will open in the New Year following renovation and redecoration work.
'God being violated' in Zimbabwe and Darfur, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of York has called for action against "God being violated" in Zimbabwe and Darfur.
Indian church attacks caused by 'inadequate' government protection, say Christians
The state government of Orissa is responsible for the attacks on churches and Christian organisations in Kandhamal district in India, according to the Orissa unit of the All-India Christian Council.