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Students Look to Fight Global Issues with Christian Aid
Christian Aid is raising the next generation of high-energy campaigners and development workers with its Pressurepoints scheme, now in its second year. The scheme works by
BWA Unites with Mission Focus as Tensions Rise in Thailand Coup
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has issued a statement saying that the "September 18 coup in Thailand is a reminder of the world of conflict in which we live. Thankfully the military action appears to have been peaceful, with no deaths or injuries reported."
Christian Charity Rebukes Government for lack of Social Exclusion Engagement
The Christian Charity CARE has expressed concern about the government's new social exclusion action plan published last week. The organisation expressed disappointment with a lack of engagement...
Pope to Meet Muslim Leaders
The Pope has invited Muslim ambassadors at the Vatican to a meeting at his summer residence on Monday in an attempt to resolve the furore that broke out following the Pontiff's comments on Islam.
Iran Rejects US Fears over Religious Rights
Iran has rejected a report from the US State Department that criticises the Islamic republic for its treatment of religious minorities. A spokesman for the
Malaysia Missionaries to Offer Testimonies to West Midland Churches
Three young Malaysian Christians who have been serving English churches in Shropshire and the Black Country will be giving their testimonies as Missionaries to the West Midlands this weekend at Lichfield Cathedral...
World Vision Broadens Global Focus with New World Religions Specialist
World Vision has appointed Dr Chawkat Moucarry as its first World Religions Specialist, as the international relief and development charity continues to develop its world mission emphasis...
Christian Groups Outraged at TV Crucifixion
Christian groups were outraged last night as an ananatomy expert's shared plans to crucify a corpse on live TV sparked outrage.
Archbishop of Wales Says 'No to Trident, Yes to Government of Wales'
The Archbishop of Wales joined in the calls from other church leaders for the government to drop plans to renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme.
Christian Aid Looks Back at Annual IMF and World Bank Meeting
Christian Aid has led a boycott by civil society groups of this year's annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) in Singapore as authorities there continue to ban their representatives from entering the country.
Church of England Calls for Gambling Adverts to Carry Health Warnings
The Church of England has called for gambling adverts to carry health warnings about the risk of addiction. The call comes as the Church continues its campaign against
Malaysia Missionaries to Offer Testimonies to West Midland Churches
Three young Malaysian Christians who have been serving English churches in Shropshire and the Black Country will be giving their testimonies as Missionaries to the West Midlands this weekend at Lichfield Cathedral.
Darfur Mandate Only a First Step, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has welcomed African Union's (AU) decision to extend the mandate of its peacekeeping force in Darfur, Sudan, until the end of the year.
English Church Census 2005 Reveals Hope Amid Further Decline
The 2005 English Church Census has been published this week, with the news that Church congregations in England continue to decrease at an alarming rate of 2.3 per cent per year....
Indonesian Christians Executed, Denied Mass
Three Christian militants were executed by firing squad early Friday for leading attacks on Muslims six years ago that left 70 people dead, a police official and local media said.
African Union Extends Darfur Mandate
Sudanese officials have welcomed the decision by the African Union to extend its peacekeeping mandate in the troubled region of Darfur until the end of the year.