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Climate Change will worsen Impact of Disasters, warn Aid Agencies
As the G8 convenes in Germany, the UN is meeting next door to discuss disaster risk.
Christian Aid, Tearfund Warn G8 Politicians of Climate Change Dangers
A coalition of relief and development agencies like Christian Aid and Tearfund will warn 600 delegates to the 'UN 3rd World Conference on Disaster Reduction' in Geneva this week of the dangers of climate change impacts.
Churches Worldwide Kick Off Initiative for Peace in Palestine, Israel
Churches around the globe have begun assembling their forces to push for new actions to end the Palestine-Israel conflict - days before the 40th anniversary of Israel's famed six-day war.
Orthodox Anglicans to Initiate Talks on Forming 'Anglican Union'
The head of a conservative Anglican network in the United States has invited major breakaway Anglican groups to up the level of their partnership for a united Anglicanism in North America as some predict a split in the Anglican Communion.
Gospel Legend to Hit London for 'Concert in the Park'
Shirley Caesar, a twelve-time American Grammy-Winning gospel legend, will be signing her latest CD I Know the Truth at 'Concert in the Park' in London next month.
Over 100,000 Women Take Part in Run to Fight Cancer
Over 100,000 women have taken part in a charity run in the UK to raise funds to fight cancer. The women walked, jogged and ran for a total distance of 5km for the 3 June event.
Concert for Diana Proceeds to go to Christian Charity
Plans for the 'Concert for Diana' have continued, with top UK stars such as Joss Stone, Take That, and Rod Stewart confirmed to take stage.
Blair to Develop Relationships Between Religious Groups
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown will attend a meeting with world Muslim leaders at a two-day conference aimed at developing understanding between religious groups, 4-5 June 2007.
David Beckham, JK Rowling Expected to Join 'Madeleine Day'
The parents of four-year-old Madeleine McCann, who was abducted in Portugal four weeks ago during holiday, have announced plans for a "Madeleine Day" to keep her disappearance in the public eye.
Take 'Bold Action on Global Poverty', G8 Leaders told
Presidents of Catholic Bishops' Conferences urge G8 leaders to take "bold action on global poverty".
Take 'Bold Action on Global Poverty', G8 Leaders told
Presidents of Catholic Bishops' Conferences urge G8 leaders to take "bold action on global poverty".
David Beckham, JK Rowling Expected to Join 'Madeleine Day'
The parents of four-year-old Madeleine McCann, who was abducted in Portugal four weeks ago during holiday, have announced plans for a "Madeleine Day" to keep her disappearance in the public eye.
Christian Leaders Challenge G8 to Keep Promises to Poor
Christian leaders challenge G8 nations to do everything they can to deliver the Millennium Development Goals.
Micah Challenge Joins London Rally to Highlight G8 Pledges
Thousands joined 'The World Can't Wait' rally at the River Thames in London today, calling on world leaders attending the G8 summit next week in Germany to take decisive action against poverty and climate catastrophe.
Lord Carey Rebukes Claims He Set 'Precedent' to Lambeth Invitations
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton, has rebutted inferences that the decision last month not to invite certain bishops to the Lambeth Conference 2008 came about by a precedent he created in 2000.
Wycliffe Hall Principal Defends Criticisms of Homophobia
Rev Dr Richard Turnbull, the Principal of Wycliffe Hall in Oxford has reacted to criticism aimed at the education institute, after it was criticised as "homophobic" and "anti-women" over recent weeks.