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ICJ Rules Israeli Barrier in West Bank Violates International Law
Last week, the highest U.N. court ruled that Israel's barrier in the West Bank violates international law and urged the United Nations to take action to stop its construction...
Major Churches in Britain Fight for Global Trade Justice
A call from major churches in Britain urged the Government to set up fairer global trading practices. The Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England and the Christian Aid ...
Live Worship – II ’04 enthralls audience
On the evening of 11th July 2004, St. Thomas School, New Delhi, played the proud host to a worship and praise concert led by Dr. Tanmay and Dina Pramanik...
Chair of the Lambeth Commission reflects on their workings
Rev Robin Eames, the Chair of the Lambeth Commission gave his reflection on how the commission's work has gone thus far, and on their future workings prior to their final report due in mid-October...
International AIDS Conference: Abstain, Be Faithful, Use Condoms
Nearly 17,000 scientist, humanitarian workers, activists, celebrities, politicians, drug company leaders and AIDS sufferers gathered at Bangkok, Thailand for the 15th International AIDS Conference, July 12...
XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok
The biennial International AIDS Conference opened on 11th July in Bangkok, Thailand...
World Relief President Resigns After Seven Years of Service
On Wednesday, July 14, the president of World Relief announced his resignation, effective September 30, 2004. Dr. Clive Calver, best known for his efforts in helping local churches make a difference to relieve the worldwide humanitarian crises...
Pressure from Christian bodies leads Government to increase Aid Relief
The UK government announced aid spending will rise from to 0.47% GNI (Gross National Income) by 2007/8 after BOND, Oxfam, Action Aid and Save the Children, launched a campaign at the beginning of this year...
Former President of the Methodist Conference speaks out on Black Theology
The former President of the Methodist Conference, Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal spoke out ahead of the Roots and Routes International Conference on Black Theology, which will be held in Sheffield, UK this week...
Christian Charity answers Government calls for new Academies
Oasis, a Christian agency has been given approval to sponsor a City Academy after the Government's announcement last week that 200 new acaemies would be opened up over the next 5 years...
Pakistani Government Drafts Bill to Revise Criminal Law Act
Pakistani government announced last Thursday that it would introduce a new draft to revise the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, which includes the blasphemy laws and criminalises so-called 'honour' killings...
Christian Video Games Developers Seek to Grow Market
Christian-themed movies, music and books are relatively big sellers in the market. However, Christian-themed video games are few and not many retailers are willing to stock them...
Archbishop Challenges Newly Commissioned Evangelists to Lead the Church by the Power of Gospel
Ten new evangelists were welcomed by the Church of England as they were formally admitted into the Office of the Order of Evangelist under the blessing of the Archbishop of Canterbury...
Agape Summer Projects Across Four Continents
A global summer mission trip has begun with the purpose to "make disciples of all nations." It is sponsored by Agape student ministry...
Students to Send Scriptures to Over 37,000 Romanian Children
In a record-setting collaboration this year between the Bible League’s “Children Caring for Children” and the Lutheran schools’ annual “Hearts for Jesus “ project, thousands of students raised more than £40,000
Bush Reiterates Pro-Family Stance on Radio Address
In his weekly radio address, President George Bush urged “the House and Senate to pass, and send to the states for ratification” the Federal Marriage Amendment, leading the chorus of pro-family voices on the issue...