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Talks to Free Koreans Reach Crucial Stage - Taliban
Taliban rebels said on Tuesday negotiations to free the 23 Korean hostages they are holding in Afghanistan were at a crucial stage.
Pope Plays Down Chances of China Breakthrough
Pope Benedict played down the possibility of an imminent breakthrough in relations with communist China on Tuesday, saying the situation was "complicated".
Moscow's Oldest Monastery Wins Back Bells from US
The Soviet Union sold the sacred bells from Moscow's oldest monastery as scrap and they ended up in the United States. Seventy-seven years later, Russia is bringing them home, drawing a new line under its communist past.
UN says Ethiopia Not Blocking Aid
Ethiopia's government is not blocking aid to the remote Ogaden region, but trade restrictions combined with floods could trigger a humanitarian crisis there, the U.N. World Food Programme said on Tuesday.
Bishops Alarmed by Heavy-Handling in Youth Prisons
Bishops highlighted the conditions of Britain's child prisons in the House of Lords last week, following the coroner's report into the death of a 15-year-old who died whilst being restrained in a youth jail.
Historic Cornwall Church to Close Following Crippling Repair Bill
A Grade II listed church in Cornwall, established more than 100 years ago, is to be closed down after receiving a quote for repairs totalling more than £500,000.
Church Stands by Flood Victims
Church of England clergy and members are helping victims of the devastating floods that have hit Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.
Circumcision Could Save Millions from Aids - Studies
Millions of new HIV infections in Africa could be avoided if more men were circumcised, an International AIDS Society conference was told on Tuesday.
Humans to Blame for Global Changes in Rain - Study
Human activities that spur global warming are largely to blame for changes in rainfall patterns over the last century, climate researchers reported on Monday.
BarlowGirl Can't be Slient No Longer
Popular Christian rock group BarlowGirl will release their new album How Can We Be Silent in the United States July 24 via Fervent Records.
Welsh Quilts Sew Seeds of Opportunity for Ethiopian Women
Two Welsh women have entwined the ancient art of Welsh quilt with the rich culture of Ethiopia.
Taliban Re-Extends Deadline for Korean Christian Hostages
An alleged spokesman for the Taliban announced Monday that the Islamic militant group has extended its deadline to free 23 South Korean Christian hostages to Tuesday evening.
Christian Aid Highlights Climate Change at Lovebox Festival
Christian Aid raised awareness of climate change at this year's Lovebox weekender festival, held 21-22 July, with the help of some 'outer space' volunteers.
Cardinal Welcomes Largest ever Pilgrimage from Westminster to Lourdes
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor welcomes largest ever Pilgrimage from the Diocese of Westminster to Lourdes.
Cardinal Welcomes Largest ever Pilgrimage from Westminster to Lourdes
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor welcomes largest ever Pilgrimage from the Diocese of Westminster to Lourdes.
Taliban Re-Extends Deadline for Korean Christian Hostages
An alleged spokesman for the Taliban announced Monday that the Islamic militant group has extended its deadline to free 23 South Korean Christian hostages to Tuesday evening.