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Christians Against Poverty to Release More People from Prison of Debt
Christians Against Poverty is set to free more vulnerable people from the grip of debt with a new phone-based debt counselling service.
Barnabas Launches Bangladesh Flood Appeal
Barnabas Fund is appealing for donations to its Bangladesh appeal as massive flooding continues to bring hardship to people across large parts of South Asia.
Oasis Awards to be highlighted at Gospel Gathering UK
The UK's gospel music awards show, the Oasis Awards, will return this year to honour and celebrate the achievements of gospel musicians and churches.
Church Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Archbishop of Wales
Church leaders and clergy have been paying tribute to the former Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Alwyn Rice Jones following his death last week.
Sydney Bishops Take 'Wait-and-See' Stance on Anglican Invitation
The Anglican archbishop of Sydney and five assistant bishops in the Sydney diocese have delayed their response to an invitation to their worldwide denomination's decennial meeting, stating that they will wait to see what actions bishops in America will take before making a decision.
Brazil: Amazon Deforestation Drops Sharply
Deforestation in the Amazon rain forests of Brazil fell by about a third in the 12 months through July to the lowest rate in at least seven years, the country's government has reported this week.
30 Injured as Flood Victims Clash with Police in India
At least 30 people were injured in the flood-hit eastern Indian state of Bihar when they clashed with police as they demanded more food and clothes, witnesses and officials have reported.
UK Foot and Mouth Disease Fears Ease
Tests on livestock for foot and mouth disease at a fourth farm in southern England have proved negative, the British government said on Saturday, easing fears the highly infectious virus had spread.
Portuguese Police: Madeleine May be Dead
Police in Portugal investigating the alleged abduction of British four-year-old Madeleine McCann acknowledged that she might be dead, on Saturday.
Brown Enjoys Poll Bounce on Back of Crises
New Prime Minister Gordon Brown has led the Labour Party to its biggest lead in the polls over opposition parties since before the Iraq war, a survey has shown.
Ostracised Indian AIDS Couple Plea for Euthanasia
An Indian couple suffering from AIDS has asked the country's president to allow them and their daughter to die through euthanasia as they were facing extreme harassment in their village.
Pope: World Must Aid South Asia Flood Victims
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict has urged the international community to provide immediate assistance to the millions of people displaced by South Asia's worst flooding in decades, 12 August.
African Group Wins Top World Aid Award
A small African aid group credited with starting a grass roots campaign to abolish female circumcision in West Africa has been awarded the world's largest humanitarian prize, jurors said on Sunday.
South Korea: 'No Comment' on Taliban Hostage Releases
The South Korean government on Sunday declined to comment on a claim Afghanistan's Taliban had freed two South Korean hostages.
Service of Prayers Marks 100 Days Since Madeleine's Disappearance
McCanns hold service of prayers to mark 100 days since the disappearance of their daughter from their holiday apartment on 3 May.
World Vision Armenia Influences Childrens' Education
World Vision Armenia's recommendations have successfully influenced national legislation to improve integration of children with special needs into mainstream education.