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Christian human rights group welcomes new EU Burma sanctions
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed the European Union's decision to impose targeted sanctions against Burma's military regime in response to the current crisis in Burma.
Outrage as archbishop gives Holy Communion to gay cross-dressers
The top Catholic official in San Francisco has prompted an outcry by conservative members of the Church after he gave Holy Communion to members of an activist group whose motto is 'Go Forth and Sin Some More'.
Sentamu celebrates 170th anniversary of Barbados church
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has taken part in a church's 170th anniversary celebrations during his visit to Barbados.
Mel Gibson tops 'Most Powerful Christian in Hollywood' poll
The Passion of the Christ director Mel Gibson has topped a poll as the Most Powerful Christian in Hollywood.
Missing priest found dead in Lancashire docks
A priest who went missing last Thursday has been found dead after police confirmed a body recovered from Preston Dock was that of Father Nicholas Clapp.
Christians to pray for 'secret believers' in Islamic countries
Christians worldwide are being invited to join a global prayer event next month focused on the "secret believers" that live in Islamic countries.
South African bishop commends Episcopal Church's pro-gay 'pause'
Among the swirl of mixed reactions over The Episcopal Church's recent statement to temporarily halt pro-gay actions, the head of the Anglican Church of South Africa applauded the announcement, calling it a move toward reconciliation.
Carman celebrates 30 years of ministry
Fans of internationally renowned Christian artist Carman are invited to submit their "favourite ministry moments" on myspace.com to celebrate 30-years of his ministry.
YFriday to Record Live CD, DVD in Derby
British Christian rock and worship band Yfriday will be recording their live CD & DVD at The Riverside Centre in Derby this month. The concert, which will be take place 27th October, will feature songs from the Rainmaker, Open, Revolution and Universal albums, with recording beginning at 7.30pm. Doors will open at 7pm.
European Evangelical Assembly opens with prayer for Turkey
The European Evangelical Alliance's annual assembly has opened in Greece with special prayers for believers in Turkey.
UK police officer sobs in court at wrongful killing
The head of a British police firearms team that shot dead an innocent Brazilian after mistaking him for a suicide bomber sobbed in a London court on Tuesday as he defended his squad's actions.
Rice softly broaches human rights concern in Egypt
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gently chided Egypt over its human rights record on Tuesday "in the spirit of friendship and respect", but Egypt said it had no control over recent court verdicts.
South Africa summit to challenge West on resources
Leaders of South Africa, Brazil and India meet this week to bolster an alliance that is challenging the United States and Europe for access to resources in the developing world and influence on the global stage.
Czechs consider boycott of EU-Africa summit
The Czech Republic is considering joining Britain's Gordon Brown in boycotting an EU-Africa summit if Zimbabwe's controversial leader Robert Mugabe shows up, a deputy prime minister said.
Chad declares emergency in east over ethnic clashes
Chad's government on Tuesday declared a state of emergency along its eastern border with Sudan's Darfur and in its remote desert north to tackle a fresh flare-up of ethnic violence that killed at least 20 people.
Cost of food aid soars as global need rises
A "perfect storm" of drought, conflict and rising costs has increased the ranks of the chronically hungry by millions of people, and forced aid workers to find and fund longer-term solutions to the food crisis.