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Archbishop names new representative to the Holy See
The Very Rev David Richardson has been appointed as the new Archbishop's Representative to the Holy See and Director of the Centre.
Turkey investigates possible police collusion in Christian murders
An investigation has been launched in Turkey, looking into possible collusion between Turkish police and at least one of the suspects in the brutal murder of three Christians in a publishing house earlier this year.
Congregational launches 'Church Alert' to combat rise in lead theft
Christian insurer Congregational spurred into action as church theft grows 86 per cent in 2007.
Indonesian Church forced to close to prevent 'social tensions'
A Catholic priest in Indonesia has been prevented from celebrating mass by the authorities after a group of Muslims challenged the legal status of Christ's Peace Church in South Duri, West Jakarta.
Irish state radio objects to word 'crib' in Christmas ad
The Catholic Church in the Republic of Ireland has had to remove the word "crib" from a Christmas advert on Irish state radio station Radio TelefÃs Ãireann (RTE), on the grounds that it could be seen as promoting Christianity.
Israeli ground troops kill three in Gaza Strip raid
About 30 Israeli tanks and armoured vehicles pushed as far as 4 kms (2.5 miles) into the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, sparking clashes with Palestinians that killed at least three militants, medics and militants said.
Hundreds mourn Omaha mall shooting victims
Friends and family members mourned the loss of loved ones as funeral services and vigils began over the weekend for the victims of the Omaha, Nebraska, shooting.
Police say Colorado shootings were by same gunman
A 24-year-old Denver-area man was responsible for weekend shootings at both a Colorado evangelical Christian church and a missionary training centre that killed four people, police said on Monday.
Two Koreas restore rail link after 50 years
The two Koreas on Tuesday started their first regular train service since the 1950-1953 war by sending freight cars across their heavily armed border for a run hailed as a milestone in reconciliation.
London 2012 Olympics budget remains stable
Although extra contingency money will be allocated for security at the London 2012 Olympics the overall budget has not gone above the 9.3 billion pounds announced in March, the government said on Monday.
Fourteen die in U.S. ice storm
A vicious ice storm sweeping through the U.S. Plains left more than 600,000 people without power as frigid temperatures plunged and contributed to at least 14 deaths, authorities said on Monday.
Children's plan to be unveiled
The government is due to unveil details on Tuesday of a 10-year plan to create a "world class" education for every child in England.
Canoeist's wife charged with deception
Anne Darwin, wife of the canoeist who "returned from the dead" five years after going missing, will appear at Hartlepool Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of deception.
Colorado gunman identified in church, YWAM shootings
The gunman who opened fire at a Colorado Springs megachurch Sunday has been identified as the same man who shot several people at a missionary centre earlier that day. The shooter was Matthew Murray, a source told CNN.
Christians urged to 'stamp out' Royal Mail Christmas hoax
Christians in the Diocese of Lichfield are being warned not to be taken in by a hoax email claiming the Royal Mail have instructed staff not to sell religious-themed Christmas stamps.
Developing countries need $50bn to adapt to climate change - Tearfund
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has challenged the international community to enter into legally binding agreements to help poor countries manage the costs of adapting to climate change.