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More Parents want Child-Tracking Devices in Wake of Madeleine Abduction

More parents in the UK are demanding child-tracking devices in the wake of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and the abduction of the three-year-old Margaret Hill in Nigeria.

Eritrea Dismisses Accusations of Religious Persecution

A senior Eritrean government official has categorically denied the existence of religious repression in Eritrea, and has dismissed reports of the mass detentions of Christians as "hyperbole".

Church Army Reaches Out in YouTube

Church Army evangelists can now reach out to a new audience by featuring their videos on popular video sharing website YouTube.

Former Mosque Leader Warns Britain Top Target for Extremists

A former imam, or mosque leader, has warned that extremists are aiming to establish Muslim Sharia law in the UK - and that Britain has become the world "number one target" for Islamic strategists.

Christians Welcome Brown's Supercasino Review

Christians pleased with hint from Gordon Brown that Manchester supercasino plans may be scrapped.

Salvation Army wins Praise for Alzheimer's Work

The Salvation Army corps (church) in Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, has been thanked for its support for people with Alzheimer's Disease, and those caring for them.

Two Christian Pastors Shot Dead in Colombia

Two Pentecostal pastors have been assassinated in southern Colombia last week. Initial reports indicate that the 17th Brigade of the leftist guerrilla group, FARC, is responsible.

Mugabe Regime has Lost Legitimacy, say Christians in South Africa

A South Africa-based Christian group has released a report warning of growing state repression against opponents to Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe.

Interview: Former Guitarist of Korn Reflects on Conversion, Freedom from Drugs

Money, fame, success; you've got it all, right? Not according to Brian "Head" Welch, the former lead guitarist and founder of multi Grammy-winning nu-metal rock band Korn.

Four Kornerz to Perform at Croydon Summer Festival

UK-based Christian RnB band Four Kornerz will perform at this year's Croydon Summer Festival, headlined by Reggae Music legend Jimmy Cliff.

Hillsong Conference Ends with Hope for Future

The annual conference of Australia's most well-known megachurch came to an end last Friday with the hope that the theme of social justice would be firmly planted in the delegates as they headed back to their homes.

Voice of the Martyrs Launches Campaign to Save North Korean from Execution

The Christian persecution watchdog Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) has today launched a worldwide campaign to free a North Korean man awaiting public execution for being a Christian.

Nigeria Muslim Leader Denies Calling for Jihad, says 'I Love Christians'

Nigeria's top Muslim leader said that he meant no harm against Christians when he urged a Muslim group last week to counter Christian evangelism by spreading Islam.

Christian Aid to Hold Parliamentary Meeting Ahead of 1,000 Mile Trek

Christian Aid and its overseas partners will meet at the House of Commons today for a special Parliamentary meeting on climate change.

Fresh Expressions Celebrated at Methodist Conference

Methodists have showed their support for the ecumenical initiative 'Fresh Expressions' at their Conference in Blackpool. Conference received a report on the Church's involvement in the initiative, revealing that 136 out of the 600 registered Fresh Expressions activities are run by Methodists and involve around 6,800 people.

World Vision Launches Interactive Aids Exhibition in Australia

World Vision has launched an interactive walk-through exhibition in Australia, which gives visitors the chance to experience life through the eyes of impoverished African children who have been affected by Aids.