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Malegaon Blast Claims 37 Lives, Sketches of Suspects Released
In a suspected terrorist attack, 37 people were killed and over 150 injured when three high-intensity bombs exploded, including one near a mosque in Malegaon town...
Study: Most Southern Baptists Don't Embrace Calvinism
LifeWay Research released the results of its first project this week, showing that the majority of Southern Baptist pastors do not consider themselves five-point Calvinists.
Church of England Sees Increase in Trainee Clergy
The Church of England has seen not only a rise in the number of men and women training to be clergy, it has also seen an increase in generosity as the average weekly giving per parishioner hit £5.
Church of England Sees Increase in Trainee Clergy
The Church of England has seen not only a rise in the number of men and women training to be clergy, it has also seen an increase in generosity as the average weekly giving per parishioner hit £5.
African Union Extends Darfur Mandate
The African Union is to extend its peacekeeping mandate in Darfur until the end of the year as the president of Sudan vowed he would never let UN troops into Darfur.
US Presbyterians Progress in Revamping Mission Structure
Budget cuts and restructuring in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have led to the call for a new chief financial officer on Tuesday. Joey Bailey, PC(USA)'s highest ranking financial officer has accepted the newly created position of Deputy Executive Director for Shared Services and Chief Financial Officer.
Baptist Agencies Confirm Safety of Missionaries Amid Thailand Coup
Three Baptist agencies operating in Thailand have confirmed the safety of their personnel in the region after a sudden coup in the south-east Asia country which sparked safety fears...
Justice Junction Urges Public to Stand up for Poverty
Justice Junction, a 'Party Against Poverty', will take place tomorrow at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in London, featuring DJ Andy Hunter and Quench.
Former President of Iran Calls on World Faiths to Unite
The former president of Iran has called for world faiths to unite in a speech in the Washington National Cathedral in the US. Christian leaders have criticised the invitation of the former Iranian
Christian Aid Determined to 'Make Poverty History'
Following last week's decision by the UK government to withhold £50 million of its contribution to the World Bank, Christian Aid rejoiced, but has called out on international development secretary, Hilary Benn, to go further.
Lifewords Looks to Share Gospel Message with New Christmas Range 2006
Lifewords has launched its new Christmas range for 2006, and has promoted it as including items suitable for children, families, young adults, as well as older audiences....
Video Resources Launched to Focus Prayers for the Persecuted Church
As million of Christians worldwide are preparing to join the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church in November, a powerful new video resource has been released to help them focus their prayers...
Jubilee Debt Campaign Tells World Bank, IMF to Cut Strings on Debt Relief
The Jubilee Debt Campaign has called for the World Bank and IMF to "cut the strings" that are being attached to aid and debt relief at their annual meeting in Singapore, as new research was released...
Pope Hopes for Dialogue
Pope Benedict said yesterday that his use of medieval quotes portraying a violent Islam did not reflect his views and were open to misinterpretation, but Muslims still demanded a clear apology
Stop AIDS Campaign Urges Government to Commit Fully to HIV Initiative
The Stop AIDS Campaign has welcomed the launch of a new initiative on 19th September, to increase access to essential medicines for HIV, TB and Malaria in developing countries, but has urged the UK government...
Accept Your Children, Says Care for the Family
A parent and child expert with Care for the Family has urged parents to love their children as they are. His appeal comes as the Archbishop of Canterbury warned of a childhood crisis in Britain earlier this week.