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Flood plans need overhaul and review urges
Flood prevention strategies need a complete overhaul to better protect Britain's infrastructure, a government report said on Thursday.
New terrorism power plans unveiled
The government unveiled plans on Thursday for controversial new powers to allow police to hold terrorism suspects for up to 42 days without charge -- but the compromise deal failed to appease critics.
Leeland unveils new 'opposite way' album
Following their Grammy-nominated debut album, Christian band Leeland has announced their sophomore studio release, Opposite Way.
Evangelical Alliance shares MP's fears over 'Christianophobia'
"Marginalising Christianity would be a tragedy for society," says Evangelical Alliance.
World Evangelical Alliance expands internet presence
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has appointed a new director to its Information Technology Commission to utilise the internet even more in uniting its network of seven regional and 128 national evangelical alliances.
Dr Who tops celebrity teacher poll
Dr Who star David Tennant has come out on top in a Children's Society poll asking children to name their ideal celebrity teacher.
Jerry Springer - The Opera not blasphemous say judges
Two high court judges have ruled that Jerry Springer - The Opera, shown on BBC" in 2005, could not be considered blasphemous "in context".
TD Jakes to take popular MegaFest to South Africa
Bishop TD Jakes is taking his record-setting MegaFest event overseas to South Africa next year
Minister: UK should 'celebrate' Christian heritage
Community cohesion minister Parmjit Dhanda told a Westminster debate that the UK should "celebrate" Christianity's influence on its heritage and culture.
Pastor in Guyana killed in robbery
A pastor in Guyana was shot and killed by a gunman trying to rob his church.
Lutherans tell Israeli, Palestinian leaders to pursue peace treaty
The Lutheran World Federation has appealed to Israeli and Palestinian leaders to "urgently pursue" the successful conclusion of a peace treaty between their nations
Episcopal diocese to vote on final split
The 9,000 strong Diocese of San Joaquin in the US will vote this week on whether or not to secede from the Episcopal Church.
Nine dead in Nebraska mall shooting
A 19-year-old man killed eight people and then himself with an assault rifle at a busy mall in Omaha on Wednesday, sending terrified workers and Christmas shoppers scrambling for cover.
Australia's Rudd to bridge China, West climate gap
Australia's new prime minister, Kevin Rudd, has proposed to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao that Australia act as a bridge between China and the West on the issue of climate change.
Wife admits 'dead canoeist' photo genuine
The wife of a back-from-the-dead canoeist has admitted to newspapers that a photo of them taken together in Panama last year was genuine.
Britain to unveil measures on terrorism suspects
Britain is expected to unveil plans to extend the time terrorism suspects can be held without charge on Thursday but will offer a compromise to opponents that would give parliament a greater say, media reports said.