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Darfur Peace Talks Set for October in Libya
Sudan's government and rebel groups will start talks on Oct. 27 in Libya to push for peace in violence-torn Darfur before 26,000 peacekeepers deploy there, the United Nations and Khartoum announced on Thursday.
Hemoglobin A1c Can Predict Type 2 Diabetes in Women
Among healthy middle-aged and older women, the hemoglobin A1c level -- a measure of blood sugar control -- is an independent predictor of type 2 diabetes, a study shows.
Climate Change Hits US Federal Land, Water
More beetles and fewer spruce trees in Alaska, whiter coral and fewer scuba-divers in Florida and more wildfires in Arizona already show the impact of climate change on U.S. lands and waters, a congressional watchdog agency reported on Thursday.
Religion Not Clear-Cut Issue in White House Race
Religion is not proving to be a clear-cut factor in the 2008 U.S. White House race, taking a back seat to the Iraq war and domestic issues, but most Americans still feel faith is an important attribute in their president, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Theology Website Seeks Sponsors
Christian website freelancetheology.com is seeking sponsors so that the popular site can continue its service of answering questions on Christianity from the general public.
China to Send Troops to Darfur, Meet Critics
China will send more than 300 engineering troops to Sudan's troubled Darfur region next month to build infrastructure for U.N. peacekeepers, China's special envoy for Darfur said on Thursday.
U.N. Seeks Funds for Chad Refugees as Ban Arrives
The United Nations appealed for emergency funds for Chad to feed thousands of refugees from regional violence as U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon arrived on Friday to pave the way for international peacekeepers.
Typhoon Batters Tokyo, Moves On
A typhoon pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Friday, killing at least one man and snarling transport and power supplies, before weakening and moving north.
Congo Rebel Chief Says Army Breaks Ceasefire
Renegade Congolese General Laurent Nkunda said on Friday the Congolese army had attacked his position, breaking a fragile ceasefire negotiated by United Nations mediators in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Madeleine's Mother to be Declared Suspect
The mother of missing British four-year-old Madeleine McCann will be formally declared a suspect on Friday, a spokeswoman for the family said.
Bush Offers North Korea Peace Treaty if Disarms
President George W. Bush said on Friday the United States would consider a peace treaty with North Korea if it gave up its nuclear weapons programme, with an inspection of plants to be disabled to start on September 11.
New Bishop of Connor Stresses Grace and Forgiveness
The new Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev Alan Abernethy, has encouraged Christians with a sermon affirming the grace of God that covers all weaknesses.
MercyMe Returns with New Project
Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated band MercyMe will return with their next project, All That Is Within Me, due 20 November.
Belfast Church Struggles Against Child Vandalism
An east Belfast minister has criticised the police for their slow response to attacks on his church by children. Children had thrown slates, smashed windows and had let off firecrackers during services at St Donard's Church of Ireland, said Rev Charles McCartney.
Europe's Churches Pressed to Find Unity
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has sent the message home to 2,500 delegates at the Third Ecumenical Assembly this week that finding unity among Europe's churches is "now more urgent than ever".
'New Scots Kirk' to be Built in Holy Land
Church of Scotland hotel in the Holy Land set for spiritual expansion with new church.