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Actress at UN to Urge Action Against Human Trafficking
Governments must view human trafficking as a security issue because the proceeds are often used to fund violence including terrorism, actress and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Julia Ormond said on Thursday.
France, UK Propose Tax Cut on Climate-Friendly Goods
France and Britain said on Friday they would ask the European Union to reduce value added taxes on green products such as environmentally-friendly fridges and cars to set an example in fighting climate change.
German Politician Sparks Creationism Education Row
A German minister for culture has provoked outrage among politicians and some religious figures for suggesting theological questions about the origin of the world should be included in school biology lessons.
UN Aid Chief Urges Blair to See Gaza Hardships
The head of the main U.N. aid agency for the Palestinians urged international powers on Wednesday to act to ease an effective trade embargo on the Gaza Strip and send their new envoy Tony Blair to visit the enclave.
UN Urges Darfur Rebels to Attend Peace Talks
The U.N. envoy for Darfur on Thursday urged a rebel leader to reverse his opposition to efforts by the U.N. and the African Union to launch peace talks with the government.
Chad's President Accepts EU Force in Violent East
Chad's President Idriss Deby said on Thursday he had agreed in principle to let a European Union force into the east of his country to contain violence that has spread from neighbouring Sudan's Darfur region.
Worldwide Floods Show Much Still to be Learnt
As communities around the world battle the worst floods in living memory, experts warn such events may become more frequent due to climate change and that lessons still need to be learnt to limit losses.
Kidnapped Italian Priest Freed in Philippines
An Italian priest held captive for over a month in the southern Philippines wants to return to his parish there after his Muslim rebel captors assured him he would not be seized again.
Jews Welcome Pope's Move on Latin Prayer
A Jewish group has welcomed the Vatican's suggestion that a little-used traditional prayer for the conversion of Jews, which it views as antisemitic, could be dropped from a revived Latin rite.
Church Coalition Leads Rally to Free North Korean Refugees in China
Korean-American Christians led a rally Tuesday on the west lawn of the US Capitol, demanding that China's Government stop sending refugees from North Korea back to the totalitarian state.
Bishop Follows Clooney, Pitt & Di Caprio with Hybrid Electric Car
The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch has reported that he is switching to use an electric-powered car.
Oasis to Run Two Academy Schools in Southampton
Oasis has confirmed that it is to run two Academies in Southampton, a move which will bring its total number of confirmed Academy schools to seven.
Chad's Boy Soldiers Slowly Grasp Lost Childhood
Boy soldiers in Chad are finding back their lives with the help of a Christian centre.
African Convention Joins Baptist World Alliance
The Community of Christian Churches in Africa has become the newest member body of the Baptist World Alliance
Scottish Moderator to Lead Cut the Carbon March in Edinburgh
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly will join more than 1000 people as they march to highlight the devastating impact of global warming.
WCC Welcomes Church Reconciliation
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has welcomed a historic achievement, as he testified the successfully culminated "process of healing and reconciliation" that involved two of the Council's founding members.