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New report highlights Anglican Aids work in Africa
A new study entitled "Working Together!? - The Anglican Response to HIV & AIDS in Africa" has been released detailing some of the ways the Anglican Communion has been working with individuals and communities affected by HIV and Aids
Schoolgirl to be buried 16 years after disappearance
Schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton, whose remains were found this month at a house in Kent, will be buried on Friday, more than 16 years after she disappeared.
Church in Burundi must heal hurts from past - Archbishop
Clergymen from the Anglican Church of Burundi gathered last week to consider the role of the church in building and consolidating peace in the country.
Christmas anti drink/drive campaign launched
The government launched its annual drink/drive campaign on Friday with the focus on young men and the message to motorists to leave their cars at home if they are going out to enjoy festive cheer.
Hollywood movie on Jesus' 'missing years' draws rebuke
Hollywood's production of a movie in which Jesus Christ visits the Indian subcontinent during his "missing years" may end up creating confusion and controversy, Catholic church leaders in India have warned.
Tearcraft releases Christmas gifts for the ethically minded
With the Festive season underway, Tearcraft has released a new Christmas collection of eco-friendly and fair trade goods for people to send as gifts this year.
MegaMosqueNoThanks website 'to counter mega-mosque misinformation'
Opponents of plans to build a giant mosque in London have today launched a campaign information website, www.MegaMosqueNoThanks.com, to "counter misinformation and spin".
Worldwide protests to rally against China's 'flagrant' human rights violations
Demonstrations will take place outside Chinese embassies and consulates around the world on Friday and Saturday in protest of China's treatment of North Korean refugees.
Rapid test offers new weapon against chlamydia
A new rapid test for chlamydia, the world's most common sexually transmitted infection, has proved successful in trials and could help rein in a worrying rise in the disease, British scientists said on Friday.
We're willing to pay billions for home help
Pressed Britons would be willing to spend 3.4 billion pounds a year on hired help because they are too busy to do the chores, according to a study.
Rick Warren Aids summit aims to 'disturb' Christians
Saddleback Church's Aids summit kicked off Wednesday with hopes to "disturb" the hearts of those in attendance and mobilise congregations around the world to defeat the global pandemic.
Myanmar junta shuts AIDS monastery and expels monks
The Myanmar junta has shut down a Yangon monastery which served as a hospice for HIV/AIDS patients and expelled its monks, an opposition lawyer said on Friday.
Botched Manila coup a warning to would-be plotters
The Philippine government prepared fresh charges on Friday against the leaders of yet another botched coup and hunted for others as public apathy and a show of force sent a strong message to serial seditionists.
Bhutto gears for Pakistani poll as Sharif for boycott
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was gearing up on Friday for a January election as another opposition leader, Nawaz Sharif, hoped to persuade her to boycott the vote.
Australia wants Iraq toops home by mid 2008
About 550 Australian combat troops in Iraq should be withdrawn by about the middle of next year, Prime Minister-elect Kevin Rudd said on Friday, setting a broad timetable for the soldiers to return home.
Churches must be brave in face of HIV - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury is reaching out to churches with a message of hope and encouragement to be brave, imaginative and honest in the face of the global HIV and Aids pandemic.