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Christian women in Basra forced to wear Islamic headscarf
Christian women in Basra are being threatened and intimidated into wearing the traditional Muslim headscarf, or hijab.
Christians stress right to make voices heard on Human Rights Day
The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) has called for global recognition of communication rights on Human Rights Day today.
Two die in shooting at Youth With a Mission centre
Two people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a training centre dormitory for young Christian missionaries. The man started shooting after he was told he could not spend the night there.
Forgiveness shown to killers of Indonesian schoolgirls
Three Muslims recently convicted in Indonesia for beheading three teenage Christian girls have been forgiven by the families of their victims.
Sentamu cuts collar in protest against Mugabe
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, made a striking protest against Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe on Sunday when he cut up his clerical collar and vowed that he would not wear one again until the controversial leader is ousted from power.
Diocese votes to split from US Episcopal Church
The Diocese of San Joaquin has voted to become the first to split away from the US Episcopal Church on the issue of homosexuality. A diocese spokesman, the Rev Van McCalister, said the diocese had voted to remove all references to the Episcopal Church from its constitution.
Ecumenical conference to tackle racist patterns left by slave trade
The legacies of the slave trade, and how churches can respond to past and present forms of slavery, are going to be discussed at an ecumenical conference to be held 10-14 December in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.
Israel says must trade Jerusalem areas with Arabs
Israel's deputy prime minister responded on Sunday to U.S. criticism of plans to build homes on occupied land in the Jerusalem area by saying parts of the city must be given to the Palestinians to avoid losing U.S. support.
NASA puts off shuttle launch
NASA postponed the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis to January after a sensor in an emergency engine cut-off system failed again on Sunday, once more delaying Europe's major contribution to the International Space Station.
U.N. envoy urges Iraq to join anti-torture treaty
The United Nations urged Iraq on Sunday to ratify the international treaty against torture next year amid accusations that torture was used in detention centres under government authority.
EU-Africa summit ends in trade deadlock
Africa and Europe's first summit in seven years ended on Sunday without agreement on the key issue of trade, dealing a blow to efforts to forge a new economic partnership between the two continents.
US: Huckabee in sights of presidential rivals this week
Rising U.S. Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee will find himself in the cross hairs of rivals this week as the candidates face off in debates in Florida and Iowa.
Pope says shun excessive materialism at Christmas
Pope Benedict on Sunday urged Catholics to rediscover the religious significance of Christmas, saying the holiday should not be dominated by materialism.
Christian US biologist fired for beliefs, suit says
A Christian biologist is suing the prestigious Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, claiming he was fired for refusing to accept evolution, lawyers involved in the case said on Friday.
Protesters demand action on climate change
Several thousand protesters demanding urgent action on global warming marched through the streets of London, Berlin and Stockholm on Saturday.
British soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier was killed on Saturday during operations in Southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.