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Koreans Ashamed, Fear Backlash After School Massacre

As condolences worldwide pour forth following the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history, many Koreans in America and abroad have in addition to sympathy expressed both shame and fear of a racial reprisal in the coming days.

Madonna Aims to be 'Female Bono' in Campaign Against Poverty

Pop star Madonna will boost her image as a serious campaigner against child poverty, as she plans to make a film out of the documentary footage she's been shooting in Malawi.

WCC Makes New Leadership Appointments

Six committed ecumenists, each with significant ecumenical experience have been appointed to take up key leadership roles within the Geneva-based World Council of Churches (WCC).

President Bush Commends China Aid Association for Religious Freedom Work

US President George W Bush has written to the founder of China Aid Association, the Rev Bob Fu, commending him for his efforts to bring greater religious freedom to Christians in China.

US Lit in Prayer for Virginia Shooting Victims

Campuses across the USA were lit up with candlelight vigils for the 33 Virginia Tech students and teachers who were shot dead on Monday.

Virginia Minister Calls for UK Prayers as Harrowing Video of Killer Emerges

The student who killed 32 people in America's worst ever university shooting incident at Virginia Tech University sent a package to the US TV network NBC News on the day of the shootings, police officials have told.

Habitat For Humanity and Christian Music Artists Promote Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity in the US has teamed up with Word Entertainment and a host of stellar Christian music artists to promote decent and affordable housing by building a brand new house together during Gospel Music Association Week, which kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend.

Christian Bible Publishers Murdered in Turkey

Three Bible publishing house workers have been killed in the latest attack on Turkey's minority Christian community on Wednesday.

Church of Scotland Plans to Link with Developing Countries

A Church of Scotland planning group dedicated to developing new ways of being church has announced plans to build new links with Christians in the developing world.

World Bank Lacks Democracy, says Christian Aid

The World Bank suffers from a "lack of internal democracy", Christian Aid has said, in light of the pay scandal involving the President of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz and his girlfriend.

Hillsong United to Rock Stage at GMA's Sunday Evening of Worship

The traditional Sunday evening of worship at the historic Ryman Auditorium during Gospel Music Association Week this year will feature Hillsong United, along with the dynamic Hillsong Youth Pastor, Phil Dooley.

Bible Society Appeals for Prayer after Gaza Bookshop Bombing

The Bible Society has appealed for prayer after its bookshop in Gaza City was bombed last Sunday. The shop, run by the Palestinian Bible Society, was one of three targets of bomb strikes in Gaza City on 15 April.

NHS Crisis as More Doctors Refuse to Perform Abortions

Experts have warned of an imminent crisis in the NHS as increasing numbers of doctors refuse to carry out abortions. According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, there has been a big rise in the number of doctors who are "conscientious objectors".