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Former Church Moderator Welcomes Ghanaian Choir to St Andrews
Ghanaian choir to bring a colourful splash of music, drama and dance worship to St Andrews, Scotland, this week as part of the Church of Scotland's ongoing efforts to strengthen relations with churches in Ghana.
Salvation Army, Methodists help Christians Understand Gambling Act
A new resource has been released by The Salvation Army and Methodist Church to help Christians make sense of the Gambling Act 2005 and its implications when it comes into effect on Saturday.
South Korean Captives Tell of Hidden Diaries
One South Korean hostage kept a hidden diary written inside her trousers, another passed out when gunmen stormed a bus and many were in constant fear for their lives, they said in an interview with Korean media on Friday.
US Churches Reach Out with Coffee, Roller Rinks
SonRise Community Church had been operating without a building for nearly a decade when Pastor Jeff Arington saw the perfect property: an old restaurant on the outskirts of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Small Protest in Pakistan Over Swedish Prophet Mohammad Sketch
About 20 members of a Pakistani Islamic youth group protested on Friday over a sketch of the Prophet Mohammad published in a Swedish newspaper, witnesses said.
'Renegade' Judge Temporarily Paves Way for Gay 'Marriage' in Iowa
A county judge in Iowa ordered local officials to process marriage licenses for six homosexual couples after ruling Thursday that the state's decade-old same-sex "marriage" ban violated the couples' constitutional rights.
Samaritan's Purse Flies $8 Million in Aid to North Korea
The US Christian humanitarian agency Samaritan's Purse, in response to severe flooding in North Korea, has flown supplies to the reclusive country's capital city, Pyongyang.
Freed Korean Hostages Head Home
The 19 Korean Christian hostages who had been separated and moved around by their Taliban captors in Afghanistan after their abduction six weeks ago were finally reunited Friday following their release this week and began making their trip back to South Korea.
Billy Graham Returns Home after Hospital Stint
Evangelist Billy Graham returned to his home on Thursday after being hospitalized for nearly two weeks for intestinal bleeding.
Seek First the Kingdom
What are you aiming at and striving for in life today? Are you seeking first His Kingdom? The Bible says that His Kingdom is righteousness...
Services to Remember Princess Diana
Memorial services are being held across the UK on Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.
Bishop and Wife Murdered in Pakistan, Police Detain Two
Pakistan has arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Christian bishop and his wife in Islamabad.
South Korean Hostages to Face Mixed Homecoming
South Korean hostages set free by Afghan rebels after six weeks in captivity are likely to receive a mixed homecoming with many awaiting their weekend arrival with relief but also seeing them as largely to blame for their ordeal
Royals remember Diana 10 years after her Death
Mourners gathered in Paris and London on Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana, revered by many around the world and the enduring object of fascination at home.
Darfur Rebels Say Bombing Drives Thousands From Homes
Darfur rebels accused the government of bombing South Darfur on Thursday, the latest attack in an aerial campaign that has driven thousands of people from their homes over the past month.
UN Assesses Needs, Abuse Claims in Ethiopia Region
A team of U.N. aid officials and human rights investigators arrived in Ethiopia's Ogaden region on Thursday to assess claims of abuses made by separatist rebels facing a military crackdown.