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Majority of Aid Groups Asked to Leave Tsunami Areas in Indonesia

The government of Indonesia is asking aid groups not involved in reconstruction to leave areas affected by the 26th December quake-tsunami disaster, agencies reported on Monday. However, the government emphasised that foreign help is still needed...

California Gay Marriage Ruling Interview

On Monday, March 14, 2005, a San Francisco judge ruled against California’s ban on same-sex "marriage", reopening the battle-front of the cultural war that exploded in the same city exactly thirteen months ago...

"Gender Neutral" TNIV Bible Launched in the UK

On 15th March, a brand new translation of the Bible called Today's New International Version (TNIV) was launched in the UK. It features the use of gender-neutral language and an edited choice of words...

Over 100 Christians Join CSW Global Prayer Day for Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights charity working on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs, observed a Day of Prayer for Burma last Saturday, 12th March...

Anglican Church of Nigeria Consecrates Ten New Bishops

Ten new bishops have been consecrated by the Anglican Church of Nigeria. Nigerian Primate, the Most Rev Peter Akinola, presided over the service, which is historical for being the largest number of bishops consecrated in one sitting...

Reactions Mixed as California Rejects Gay Marriage Ban in US

Proponents of same-sex "marriage" lined the streets of San Francisco on Monday to celebrate the controversial ruling that knocked down California's ban on gay unions earlier that day. Meanwhile, pro-family leaders criticised the ruling...

WCC Announce UN Seminar into Human Rights in Iraq

The World Council of Churches has announced a seminar to take place at its Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on Tuesday 22nd March 2005. The seminar will look into the responsibility of the United Nations for Human Rights in Iraq...

UN Agrees Audit on Tsunami Relief Fund to Ease Iraq Corruption Allegations

The United Nations (UN) has announced an agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers to monitor disbursement of its US$1 billion tsunami relief fund. According to the UN it is an effort to boost transparency...

Christian Institute Calls for Judicial Review into BBC Springer Fiasco

The BBC's controversial broadcast of the musical, Jerry Springer – The Opera has had an action put forward against it for Judicial Review by a Christian group. The BBC2 broadcast the show despite a huge outcry...

Switchfoot Back in Studio After Australian Tour

After recently finishing their first tour in Australia (7 performances in 8 days, including a performance of Dare You To Move at the MTV Video Music Awards), Switchfoot is back in the studio to record their new album...

Mustard Seed

"He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches...