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Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dies
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dies

Tributes have been paid to former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher who has died of a stroke aged 87.

XLP launches youth mentoring project

Youth charity XLP is launching a national mentoring project this spring to help vulnerable young people and their families.

New international director for Operation Mobilisation
New international director for Operation Mobilisation

Peter Maiden passes reins to Lawrence Tong

Pastors released after arrest for 'spreading Christian religion'

Three Christian pastors in Lao have been released from prison after being arrested on 5 February on charges of "spreading the Christian religion".

UK Coptic leader condemns deadly violence against Christians
UK Coptic leader condemns deadly violence against Christians

The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has voiced serious concerns about escalating attacks on Christians in Egypt.

RSPCA calls for ban on pets like Bieber\'s monkey
RSPCA calls for ban on pets like Bieber's monkey

The quarantine of Justin Bieber's capuchin monkey highlights the problems of keeping these "highly social, intelligent animals" as pets, says the RSPCA

Pope reiterates need for decisive action on abuse
Pope reiterates need for decisive action on abuse

Pope Francis has spoken of the need to take decisive action in relation to cases of sexual abuse.

Archdeacon walks in support of families
Archdeacon walks in support of families

The Archdeacon of Brecon is walking 40 miles this week in support of two family centres

Ian Curtis and Ravi Zacharias: Dealing with Suicide
Ian Curtis and Ravi Zacharias: Dealing with Suicide

Ian Curtis and Ravi Zacharias: Dealing with Suicide

Hundreds of Assryians seek refuge in Turkey

Some 500 Assyrians from Syria have crossed the border into Turkey in the past three days, seeking refuge from the war in Syria.

Saddleback mourns after suicide of Rick Warren\'s son
Saddleback mourns after suicide of Rick Warren's son

The congregation of Saddleback Church is mourning the loss of Matthew Warren, 27, who committed suicide on Friday.

Christians welcome Bedford clampdown on sex clubs

Bedford Council has introduced a 'nil' policy on sex establishments to the delight of local Christians.

Worship Central hits top spot with Let it be Known
Worship Central hits top spot with Let it be Known

Worship Central's third worship album, Let it be Known, has been at the top of the UK's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart since its release three weeks ago.

12 weeks of prayer for Syria
12 weeks of prayer for Syria

SAT-7 is asking Christians to commit to praying for conflict-torn Syria over the next 12 weeks.

Equality debate may 'debase' marriage, says Jeremy Irons

Actor Jeremy Irons wonders whether legalising gay marriage may lead to its manipulation in order for fathers to pass on their estate to their sons without being taxed.

Transforming troubled young Londoners in Kenya
Transforming troubled young Londoners in Kenya

Vulnerable and sometimes difficult youngsters from the capital are seeing life from a new perspective on trips to Kenya