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New watchdog will tackle hospital superbugs
A health watchdog with the power to prosecute hospital bosses and close dirty wards is to be set up to help tackle "superbug" infections.
U.S. sees world on track for 2009 UN climate deal
The world seems on track to launch negotiations on a new treaty to fight climate change this year with an end-2009 deadline for a deal, the United States said on Wednesday.
Developing nations have emissions role - Indonesia
Richer nations must take the lead in reducing carbon emissions, but developing nations should also play their part depending on their circumstances, Indonesia's president said on Wednesday.
Amnesty criticises Hamas, Fatah over rights abuses
Human rights violations in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have become widespread since fighting in June between the Palestinian factions saw Hamas seize control of Gaza, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Parliament 'misled' in abortion review, say Christian doctors
The UK's largest organisation of Christian doctors has expressed concern that the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (RCOG) failed to give full information to a House of Commons Select Committee over current scientific evidence for lowering the upper limit for abortion.
Churches Together in England appoints new General Secretary
Churches Together in England (CTE) has this month announced the appointment of a new General Secretary.
Religious freedom in India 'shrinking' says Christian author
Freedom of religion is steadily on the decline in India, warns John Dayal, a journalist-turned-Christian activist, who is now Secretary General of the All India Christian Council.
Church leader says with growth, Christians in Africa forget poor
The leader of the All Africa Conference of Churches, the Rev Mvume Dandala, has called on churches to renew their energy and resources to fight poverty, while expressing fears that the poor are being forgotten as Christianity grows on the continent.
Church leaders express shock as mental health deaths skyrocket
A number of black church leaders have added their voice to the growing numbers of community leaders who have expressed shock at the rocketing number of deaths in mental health services in the last 12 months.
Christian Peoples Alliance to debate 'politics of Jesus' at Annual Assembly
Delegates from around Britain are set to debate the 'politics of Jesus' at the annual consultative assembly of the Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA) party next month in London.
Japanese traditional puppet theatre meets Christian gospel
A Christian narrator in Japanese traditional puppet theatre is harnessing his talents in the art form, known as Bunraku, to spread the message of Jesus Christ.
Abortion provider accused of failing women in developing countries
Marie Stopes, which yesterday hosted an international conference on the need for more abortion facilities in the developing world, has been accused of failing to meet the real needs of women.
Religious & political leaders conclude interfaith peace dialogue in Italy
Religious and political leaders from across five continents gathered earlier this week for a high-profile dialogue for peace in Naples, Italy.
Medair health clinic looted in West Darfur
The Swiss-based NGO Medair has expressed its great concern following reports of the looting of a primary health care clinic it supports in the village of Bir Dagaig in West Darfur, Sudan.
Christian human rights group disappointed at lack of action on Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed its disappointment with the response from the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) to calls for increased aid for Burma, including cross-border assistance, and funding for democracy-building projects.