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Sneaky Diet Saboteurs
Are you trying it all but not losing at all? If this sounds familiar, read on as Truestar explains some potential reasons why your efforts to battle the bulge may be unsuccessful ...
Technology Advances Bible Translation Work by Decades
JAARS is an organisation that speeds Bible translation by providing quality services for Wycliffe Bible Translators and others. JAARS' Judy Bokelman says their VSAT project is a partnership that allows...
Exercise and Depression
It is estimated that over 340 million people in the world suffer from depression. Half of all victims do not recognise the illness and therefore never seek help. Untreated, depression is the most common cause of suicide and the incidence is unfortunately, on the rise ...
Faith-Based Organisations are Key Contributors of HIV/AIDS Healthcare
Private religious institutions contribute for up to 40% of health care in poor countries, according to the first systematic study of faith-based organisations and HIV/AIDS. Speaking at a discussion on "Faith in Action...
Africa Leaders Meet to Prepare Final Statement to G8 Leaders
On the brink of the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland, the heads of state of many of the African Union's (AU) 53 member governments have gathered in Sirte, Libya on Tuesday to prepare a final statement to urge the rich nations...
The Love of Sugar
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 ...
Salvation Army Raise Funds for Centres Around UK & Ireland
More than 60 people have taken part for the Salvation Army at the British 10k run in London last Sunday, 3rd July. The Salvation Army was aiming to raise thousands of pounds to support its social work all over the UK...
G8 Summit Preparations Set as Leaders Look to Africa Poverty, Trade & Climate
Protesters have already demonstrating ahead of the G8 Summit, which will begin tomorrow, 6th July. However, Monday saw some protests turn violent and distracted attention away from the issues surrounding the world’s...
Britain urges Calm as Clear Split Seen on Climate Change Between G8 Leaders
A number of leading environmentalists have urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to consider leaving behind a sceptical United States in plans to unite the world leaders...
Kenya Anglicans Cut Links With Episcopal Church USA over Homosexuality & Abortion
The Anglican Church of Kenya has announced its intention to severe all links with the Episcopal Church of America (ECUSA) and has demanded its expulsion from the global Communion...
Hillsong Conference 2005 Opens in Australia Led by Houston & Zschech
Over 28,000 delegates turned out to the opening of Hillsong's 2005 Conference at the Sydney Superdome on Monday night, July 4, 2005. The theme of the Conference this year was 'Strength', and it began with a captivating atmosphere...
300 Gather for Operation Mobilisation Outreach in South Africa
An international Christian mission agency working in more than 85 countries worldwide is holding its annual outreach this week in South Africa following...
Pope Benedict Joins Plea to G8 Nations to Alleviate World Poverty
Pope Benedict XVI has joined in the voices calling to the Group of Eight nations to take real steps towards alleviating the debt of some of the world’s poorest nations in the world as well as aiding the development of Africa...
London to Get 24Mbps Broadband
Londoners could soon see broadband speeds triple to 24Mbps, thanks to a recently launched company that has promised to deliver ADSL2+ Internet services. Be, a new Internet service provider, said the service will dwarf current top speeds of 8Mbps ...
Signs of Schism in Church of England over Homosexuality, Miracles & God
Nearly 300 Church of England clergy are unsure of the existence of God, according to a report released today. The study refers to "very fragile fault-lines along which the Church of England could be torn apart...
Church Split Evident as Clergy Admit Doubts over Existence of God
Around 300 members of the Church of England clergy have admitted to doubts over the existence of God, a report by the University of Bangor reveals today. The results of the 180-paged report, entitled Fragmented Faith...