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Ethnic Tensions Ignite Christian-Muslim Clashes in Nigeria

A new report documenting Christian-Muslim clashes in north and central Nigeria that killed 900 last year, states that religion is being used to ignite ethnic tensions between those who consider themselves original inhabitants...

Detained Assemblies of God Pastor Awaits Trial in Iran

The detained Assemblies of God lay pastor who was arrested last September and now faces charges of apostasy and proselytising is scheduled to appear before an Islamic court soon, after his recent transfer from a prison in Tehran...

Controversial in Israel Divides Church of Scotland

As the General Assembly 2005 of the Church of Scotland continues, the controversial issue regarding the investment into a luxury hotel in Israel is being put forward for debate...

LWF Joins the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

The Lutheran World Federation has joined the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. The LWF has participated in several projects all over the African continent that are struggling with HIV/AIDS as one of the most urgent...

Controversy as Da Vinci Code Movie to be Filmed in UK Cathedral

Producers of the on-screen version of the controversial novel, the Da Vinci Code, will film scenes for two weeks in August at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire, UK. The cathedral will be made to look like Westminster...

Da Vinci Code Film Set to be Shot in Lincoln Cathedral

Christian Persecution in India Continues as Missionary Murdered

A Christian missionary in Andhra Pradesh, a southern state of India, has reportedly been "tortured and killed" by Hindu extremists on 25th May 2005. Christian Aid Mission...

Oxfam UK Launches School's Guide on Commission for Africa Report

Helping young people to explore and understand issues on poverty in Africa and around the world, International Development Secretary Hilary Benn and Education Secretary Ruth Kelly have launched a school-friendly guide 'Our Common Interest...

UN and UNICEF Leaders Call for Action in Africa

Marking the 42nd Africa Day, three United Nations' leaders together with the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ann Veneman, who is currently in the midst of her first mission trip, have called for the world to focus on the continuing problems in Southern Africa...

Lebanon Election to Take Place on Sunday Despite Unjust Laws

The upcoming election in Lebanon is said to be the first free election since the withdrawal of Syrian troops from the country. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has commented that the election is a "good step forward...

Saudi Arabia Officials Condemned for Abuses Against Bibles & Christian Symbols

Reports have indicated that a continuing problem is ocurring regarding abuses against the Bible and other Christian items in some parts of the Islamic world. Rumours have emerged that visitors to Saudi Arabia...

New Bible Society Centre Opens in United Arab Emirates

The Bible Society in the Gulf (BSG) in the United Arab Emirates has opened up a new Bible Society Centre in the 'garden city of the Gulf' Al Ain, which is located in the Evangelical Community Church...

100,000 Flock to 30th German Protestant Church Convention in Hanover

The massive annual Protestant Christian event in Germany - the Protestant Kirchentag (Church Convention) - has commenced on Wednesday 25th May. More than 100,000 people from all over Germany and the world are expected to flock...

UNICEF Executive Director Starts Mission Tour in South Africa & Swaziland

The United Nations Children's Fund Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman currently making her first seven-day mission tour over three southern African countries is meeting with senior government officials, donor representatives and aid agencies...

World Orthodox Leaders Vote to No Longer Recognise Jerusalem Patriarch

World Orthodox church leaders gathering in Istanbul, voted Tuesday to stop recognising the beset patriarch of Jerusalem, Irineos I, and asserted a unique unified position on the crisis in the Holy Land...

Churches & Aid Agencies Hail EU's Decision to Double Aid

In the run-up to the huge Make Poverty History rally, arranged to coincide with the G8 summit at Gleneagles, Edinburgh in July, some encouraging news from the European Union (EU)...