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Farmers Struggle to Stay Afloat Following UK Floods
Gordon Halling battled on after foot-and-mouth disease wiped out his flock of sheep and bovine tuberculosis spread to his cattle but floods this week could prove the final straw for the west England farmer.
Korean Hostages Still Alive as Another Deadline Passes
The remaining 22 South Koreans kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan are alive, the Afghan deputy interior minister said on Friday, hours after the passing of the latest deadline set by the group.
Record Breaking Rainfall Figures
Last three months the wettest since records began, says Met Office.
On Holidays, Different Strokes for Different Popes
A closer look at the peculiarities of a Pope's holiday.
Aye Carumba! Simpsons help liven up Christian Teaching
As The Simpsons Movie opens in cinemas across the UK on Friday, the Church of England hopes its new Simpsons study guide will bring a bit of 'aye carumba' to church groups.
Church of England Bishops Threaten Lambeth Conference Boycott
The worldwide Anglican Communion is heading towards a fresh breakdown in communications, after as many as ten Church of England bishops indicated that they may boycott 2008's Lambeth Conference.
Charity Watchdog Votes World Emergency Relief 'Top Rated'
Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) has been voted a 'Top Rated' charity by watchdog organisation Intelligent Giving.
On Holidays, Different Strokes for Different Popes
Pope John Paul used to climb every mountain, ford every stream and take afternoon naps in a small, white tent. Pope Benedict reads, writes, takes naps indoors and plays Mozart on a baby grand piano.
Steven Curtis Chapman to Release 16th Album
As an artist that has cultivated his passionate artistry in the hearts of listeners for two decades, Steven Curtis Chapman prepares to release his sixteenth studio album and first new project in more than three years on 23 October.
Vicar of Baghdad: Nothing Being Done to Support Iraqi Christians
The situation of Iraqi Christians is worse than being reported and nothing is being done to help, the British pastor of one of the largest churches in Iraq has told the US Government's special religious freedom commission.
Soul Survivor Introduces 'New Face'
Ben Cantelon is the latest worship leader to join the Soul Survivor team, as the ministry continues its development of young world renowned worship leaders such as Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, and Vicky Beeching.
Sentamu Backs Urban Flood Appeal
The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Dr John Sentamu, has issued a call for donations to a special fund for communities in urban areas hit by the recent floods across the UK.
Archbishop Backs Plans to Preserve Former Seminary
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti has offered his full support to proposals to preserve a former seminary and museum in the suburbs of Aberdeen.
Jesus Film Reaches Historic Milestone with 1000th Translation
The greatest story ever, not to mention most translated film in history, is now neing told in a thousand languages.
S Korea Urged to Rethink Mission Strategies
Following the kidnapping of 23 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan, the country's foreign ministry has banned its nationals from travelling to Afghanistan and urged those already there - an estimated 200 civilians - to get out.
Christian Aid to Promote 'Climate Changed' at WOMAD Festival
Christian Aid is asking visitors to join its Climate Changed campaign at this year's WOMAD festival (27-29 July). Acts at the festival come from countries that are hit the worst by global warming. Baaba Maal and Daara J's home country of Senegal has experienced a 30-40 per cent drop in rainfall since the 1970s, which has destroyed farmers' livelihoods.