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BAA airport workers to strike
Thousands of workers at seven of Britain's busiest airports have voted to strike in a dispute over pensions, their union said on Friday.
Wal-Mart donates $200,000 in gift vouchers to US Salvation Army
Superstore Wal-Mart donated $200,000 in gift vouchers to The Salvation Army USA to be distributed in eight US communities this holiday season.
US poll: evangelicals in presidential election top religion stories of 2007
The fight for a Republican candidate in the 2008 US presidential race tops this year's religion stories, according to a recent poll.
Egypt arrests 13 Christians for collecting church donations
Egypt officials arrested 13 Christians earlier this week for collecting donations to rebuild a church without a permit, their lawyer said Wednesday.
Pentecostals bringing lunch to 1,777 London homes
Volunteers from one of London's largest Pentecostal churches, Jesus House, will be delivering a hamper to 1,777 homes in North West London in an effort to put the Christmas spotlight firmly back on Jesus.
Jesus born in manger to Virgin Mary, affirms Williams
The Archbishop of Canterbury clears the confusion on some key details in the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, including his birth in a manger to the Virgin Mary.
A journey to the Holy Land
In the final approach to Christmas, many people will be bustling about visiting relatives, shops, churches, carol services and maybe even Santa's Grotto. One stop that many people will not be making this Christmas, however, is the one place where it all started.
Remember homeless children this Christmas, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to the nation to spare a thought for the 130,000 homeless children in the UK this Christmas.
Bethlehem profits from peaceful Christmas
Bethlehem souvenir store owner Mike Canawati is gearing up for his merriest Christmas in years.
China and India launch anti-terrorism exercise
China and India, who fought a brief border war in 1962, have started a week-long anti-terrorism military drill to improve trust and cooperation as the two rising powers seek to put aside decades of frosty relations.
Ecumenical initiative to accompany churches in conflict situations
A new World Council of Churches (WCC) initiative aimed at supporting Christians living in conflict situations around the world has begun.
Kosovo independence process cannot be held back
The European Union must be ready to guide Kosovo on an unstoppable path to independence after the U.N. Security Council failed to agree on the Serb province's future, the incoming EU presidency said on Thursday.
Pakistan begins formal probe into train crash
Pakistani investigators began a formal probe on Thursday into the derailment of an express train, with officials saying a mechanical fault on the track was the likely cause of the crash that killed at least 40 people.
South Korean leader to put economy first
South Korea's president-elect promised on Thursday to put the economy first once he takes office and not to be shy about telling prickly North Korea to mend its ways over nuclear weapons and human rights.
Suicide bomber kills 13 Iraqi volunteers
A suicide bomber exploded a belt packed with explosives at a recruiting station for neighbourhood patrols in Iraq's restive Diyala province on Thursday, killing 13 volunteers and wounding 10, police said.
Iran nuclear plant may not start before end-2008
Iran's first nuclear power plant Bushehr will not be operational until at least the end of 2008, Russian news agencies quoted the head of the company building the facility as saying on Thursday.