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'No2Persecution' song becomes hit during Refugee Week in Scotland
A thematic song dedicated to Global Minorities Alliance (GMA), and sung by Shazar Khan, received great applause from the audience, directors and composer of the program "Here We Stay", during a performance for Refugee Week in Glasgow.
Syrian Christians caught in crossfire
Bleak future predicted by World Watch List report, as violence continues

Diocese of Durham celebrates Sudanese champion of education
The Diocese of Durham welcomed a survivor of the Sudanese civil war who has championed the cause of education in Southern Sudan.

Archbishop: South Africa must learn to let Mandela go
The Archbishop of Cape Town says he is glad people are offering heartfelt prayers for the recovery of Nelson Mandela but he also welcomes the growing acceptance that the former South African President cannot go on forever.

Whoever says "Why, Lord?" must also be willing to listen to His answer
Habakkuk was not afraid to ask God why this or that happens. And the surprising thing is that God answers.

Women celebrate purity and preciousness
Milk & Honey, a non-for profit organisation and online hub for young women launched their inaugural event 'The Precious Conference' over the weekend.
Law Society and Christian group reach agreement over marriage conference
A Christian group has reached an agreement with the Law Society after its marriage conference was cancelled at the last minute.

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Egypt and Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury began a five-day visit to Egypt and the Holy Land on Sunday.
Risk of interfaith conflict looms over Central African Republic
Bishop voices concerns, as international NGOs appeal to France and the AU to reconsider positions

India: Gospel for Asia responds to devastating floods
Gospel for Asia is providing clean water and food to people affected by what are believed to be India's heaviest monsoon rains in 60 years.

Military chaplains share perspectives on morality of conflict
The Cardiff Centre for Chaplaincy Studies has published a new book discussing moral and ethical issues around various aspects of conflict.

Vicar's autism work recognised with lifetime achievement award
A Welsh vicar has won a lifetime achievement award for his work raising awareness of autism.

G8 tax pledges must be followed through
The Bishop of Derby and Christian development agencies are urging G8 governments to follow through on the promises they made this week to tackle tax evasion.
Christian killed by extremists in Somalia
A young Christian man was reportedly shot dead by extremists in Somalia earlier this month.
Shoppers asked to support local farmers
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is asking people to support local agriculture.
WEA supports UN 'affirmations' to protect refugees
The World Evangelical Alliance is encouraging churches to embrace a set of 'affirmations' from the United Nations to protect refugees.