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Christian Aid Supporters Gather Ahead of World AIDS Day
Marlborough Road Methodist Church in St Albans is just one of thousands of churches worldwide taking part in World AIDS Day this Friday. The day aims to highlight the pandemic and the plight of millions around the world who suffer from
EU Members Express 'Disappointment' at UN Resolution on Darfur
The United Nations has backed an African-sponsored call for an end to violence in Darfur on Tuesday. The announcement, however, has left some European Union diplomats angered by its refusal to criticise Khartoum.
Young Christians in South Asia to Work for Peace
Youth from South Asian member churches of the Council for World Mission have advocated the formation of a new network of young people from across their churches that will work to advance justice and peace.
North Korea Ready to Return to Nuclear Talks
North Korea has stated that it is ready to return to talks which may see the country end its nuclear weapons programme. Nuclear negotiators from China, the United States and North Korea met Tuesday to discuss details of restarting the North Korean disarmament talks, China's Foreign Ministry said.
Charity Warns 'Epidemic is Out of Control' as World AIDS Day Approaches
AIDS is out of control and threatening to wipe out 25 years of progress in some of the poorest nations," Patrick Dixon, founder of the international AIDS charity ACET (AIDS Care Education & Training) has said this week
Prayers Said for Scalded Baby in Somerset
Churchgoers continue to pray for a 10-month-old baby who was scalded when hot water pipes burst above her cot. Doctors have told Rhianna Hardie's family that her injuries are so severe that she only has a 20 per cent chance of survival.
Charity Warns 'Epidemic is Out of Control' as World AIDS Day Approaches
"AIDS is out of control and threatening to wipe out 25 years of progress in some of the poorest nations," Patrick Dixon, founder of the international AIDS charity ACET (AIDS Care Education & Training) has said this week.
Lebanese Villages Still Without Water after Conflict
Villages in Lebanon are still without water more than three months after the end of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. Christian aid groups have been there from the outset helping to rebuild water supply systems and provide villagers with this most basic necessity in life.
Pastor Arrested in India for 'Offending Hindu Sensitivities'
Police in India's Orissa State, Rourkela District, have arrested a young pastor under charges of "offending Hindu sensitivities". Pastor Ashish Kumar Muna, 25, has reportedly been in jail in the Rourkela district since 15 November, after a Hindu fundamentalist belonging to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) lodged a complaint in Udit Nagar police station in Jhirpani Taluka accusing him of "conversions".
Intelligent Design Filtering into British Schools as Darwin Debate Intensifies
The debate over Intelligent Design and evolution has come to the forefront of debate in the UK again this week, with science teachers around the country saying that they believe Intelligent Design classes would benefit students.
Cross Gains Victory, BA Withdraws Controversial Ban
British Airways has withdrawn its controversial ban on workers wearing a visible cross, following widespread condemnation and criticism from within the UK and around the globe.
Hard Gospel Transforming Community Engagement in Church of Ireland Parishes
The Hard Gospel Project by the Church of Ireland is strengthening community relations across northern and southern Ireland as it continues to support dialogue on difficult issues.
Christian Artists Create "Inspired By" Soundtrack for Slave Abolition Film
Top Contemporary Christian musicians will record modern day versions of hymns for the "Inspired By" soundtrack of Amazing Grace, a Samuel Goldwyn Films/Roadside Attractions/Bristol Bay Productions film.
Security Tight as Pope Visits Turkey
The Pope is due to arrive in Turkey Tuesday for a four-day visit to the majority Muslim country and security will be tight as ill-feeling lingers over his recent comments on Islam. The visit will be the Pope's
Prayers Said for Scalded Baby in Somerset
Churchgoers continue to pray for a 10-month-old baby who was scalded when hot water pipes burst above her cot. Doctors have told Rhianna Hardie's family her injuries are so severe that she only has a 20% chance of survival. She remains in a critical condition in hospital after suffering 85% burns in the accident at her council house in Taunton, Somerset.
Tony Blair Expresses 'Deep Sorrow' for Britain's Role in Slave Trade
Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed his "deep sorrow" over Britain's role in the slave trade. The prime minister said it had been "profoundly shameful", according to an article for the New Nation newspaper.
