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Indonesia's Sumatra Pounded by Quake, Aftershocks
Indonesia's Sumatra island was pounded by aftershocks on Thursday after a massive earthquake killed at least eight people and buried many others under collapsed buildings.
Aid, Cash Pledged for Indonesia Quake Victims
Aid agencies have pledged cash and rushed teams to assess damage and help the injured after a major earthquake and a series of powerful aftershocks shook Indonesia's Sumatra island.
US 9/11 Observances Reveal Unity, Faith Over Tragedy
Ceremonies and gatherings to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the infamous 9/11 attacks brought out a spirit of unity among those gathered to honor the fallen victims alongside civic servants including police officers, firefighters, and military officers.
Huge Quakes Hit Indonesia; Christian Agencies Ready to Respond
Two powerful earthquakes, the first hitting magnitude 8.4, have struck the west coast of Indonesia Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, triggering numerous tsunami warnings and sending hundreds of people in affected cities fleeing into the streets.
North Korean Hospitals Under Stress After Floods
Recent floods in North Korea which killed at least 600 people have put a terrible extra strain on the underfunded health system and the country is requesting medical help over food, a senior aid worker said on Thursday.
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Europe's Churches Urged to Back Religious Freedom in Belarus
Christians in Europe have been urged to support human rights and religious freedom in Belarus, led by President Alexander Lukashenko, labelled by some rights groups as one of the last hardline dictators in Eastern Europe.
British University Puts Spirituality into Sport
A British university department dedicated to infusing sport with a spiritual dimension has launched itself internationally by staging an inaugural conference for sports coaches, chaplains and administrators, as well as professional athletes and academics.
Scottish Moderator to Help Raise Awareness of Diabetes
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will join the Diabetes UK Measure Up Roadshow on Thursday to highlight the link between obesity and diabetes.
ISAAC Strengthens 20 Substance Abuse Leaders in Aids Work
ISAAC's (the International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition) international network is gaining strength after a recent meet in Russia to look at HIV and Aids work.
Welsh Churches Open Doors to Share Rich Heritage
Churches across Wales opened their doors last week to let the public in for a peek at some of their best kept treasures.
World Vision Rebuilds Peru After Earthquake
A month on from the devastating earthquake that shook the central coast of Peru, World Vision is still on the ground providing humanitarian aid to the most affected families in 39 neighbourhoods of Chincha, Pisco and Ica.
Tories must follow Quality of Life Commission's lead
The Conservative's Quality of Life Commission has made some ambitious proposals to curb climate change but the Tories must now put them into action, WWF said today.
Dirty Energy Threatens Health of 2 Billion - Study
The health of about 2 billion of the world's poor is being damaged because they lack access to clean energy, like electricity, and face exposure to smoke from open fires, scientists said on Thursday.
New British Foot and Mouth Case Confirmed
Foot and mouth disease has struck a new cattle farm in southern England, the government said on Wednesday, prompting the European Union to suspend a decision to lift its ban on British meat exports.
Big Quake Hits Sumatra, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A powerful earthquake measuring 8.2 struck Indonesia's Sumatra region on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Indian Ocean, sparking panic in coastal areas across Southeast Asia and causing at least two deaths.