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Tearfund Talks About Hidden Emergency in Poor Countries
Christian relief agency Tearfund noted at a fringe meeting at the Labour Party Conference in Manchester this week that the billions of people in the developing world without access to clean water and latrines represent a "hidden emergency".
Blair Issues Call for Tolerance and Unity in Final Labour Conference Address
Prime Minister Tony Blair has given his final Labour Party Conference speech as leader, Tuesday 26 September, and has urged the party to unite and move forward together...
Swedish Church and Mission Church in Ecumenical Agreement
An ecumenical agreement between the Swedish Church and the Swedish Mission Church is being proposed in the Swedish church annual council.
Kenyan Bishops Demand Action Against Corrupt Politicians
Catholic bishops across Kenya have called on the Government to take action against all those linked to the rip-offs through which billions worth of public money has been lost...
Anglican Leaders Disagree on Global South Communiqué
An Anglican archbishop of South Africa clarified his position on a communiqué issued last week by the Global South, saying he is "deeply disturbed" by the approach of the leaders...
Brown Points to Christian Roots as Foundation for Universal Values
Current Chancellor Gordon Brown, touted by many to be the successor to Prime Minister Tony Blair, has promoted his reputation as a stern, hard-working man originating from his Scottish Presbyterian background...
EU Set to Announce Bulgaria & Romania Entry into European Union
The EU is set to announce the precise timetable and conditions for admitting Romania and Bulgaria into the European Union. Early reports have indicated that Bucharest and Sofia will be...
Switchfoot Releases Song from 'Oh! Gravity'
Switchfoot, a groundbreaking rock band renowned for their 'meaningful' songs will give fans a preview of their new album with downloads available from September 26.
Evangelical Christians Called to Tackle Global Warming
The Rev. Richard Cizik, vice-president for governmental affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), is pushing to persuade evangelical Christians to care about global warming.
How to Fight the Sugar Diet
White sugar, the staple of Western diets, is found naturally in many foods, such as honey, fruit and milk. It's added to a variety of food items such as cakes, sweets and chocolate, and is also 'hidden' amongst things like tinned vegetables, cereals and pasta sauces too...
Come, All you Who Are Thirsty
The Lord is calling us to Him. Even though we may not even know it, out spirits are thirsty and quenching...
New Prayer Event for Young Adults in London
A new prayer event for young adults (16-30) will be launched 5 October, at St Andrew's, Holborn Circus, London.
Anglican Leaders Disagree on Global South Communiqué
An Anglican archbishop of South Africa clarified his position on a communiqué issued last week by the Global South, saying he is "deeply disturbed" by the approach of the leaders especially over homosexuality.
Car Manufacturer to Release Innovative Safety System
Nissan is set to release new technology to help drivers worried about passing through a red light or being hit by cars shooting out from hidden alleys...
New Prayer Event for Young Adults in London
A new prayer event for young adults (16-30) will be launched 5 October, at St Andrew's, Holborn Circus, London. Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Anglican Diocese of London said...
Tearfund Urges Government to Push More to Make Poverty History
Europe's new unfair trade deals will potentially slow down the progress to make poverty history for the poorest nations. Many of the poorest countries in the world will face deeper poverty and inequality unless the UK government takes urgent action to stop Europe pushing unfair trade deals on its former colonies.