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Church makes united stand against sexual violence

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams is lending his support to a new church coalition working to end sexual violence against women.

Gaddafi calls allies 'barbarians' after airstrikes in Libya

As allied aircraft pounded Libyan forces on the ground, Moammar Gaddafi promised a protracted war with the coalition that includes France, Britain, the US and Arab league nations.

Britain, US and France carry out air and missile attacks on Libya

British, American and French military forces have targeted missiles at Libyan air defences as part of a multinational military intervention to enforce a UN-sanctioned no-fly zone.

Thousands displaced by violence in Nigeria’s Bauchi state

Heavily armed Fulani tribesmen have reportedly displaced more than 4,000 people following a series of attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Bauchi.

European court upholds Italy’s right to display crucifixes in classroom

Schools in Italy may continue displaying crucifixes in their classrooms, the European Court of Human Rights ruled today.

Christians weigh up Rob Bell's concept of God

Christian authors, professors and theologians consider Rob Bell’s controversial new book 'Love Wins'

Methodist leaders sign up to £1 a day food challenge

President Alison Tomlin and other leaders of the Methodist Church are among the thousands of people taking part in a challenge to live on just £1 a day for a whole working week this May.

Alarm after death threats made against South African bishop and family

The South African Council of Churches has said it is “shocked” and “outraged” by death threats made against its president, Bishop Jo Seoka.

Malaysia government releases 35,000 Bibles but churches upset over ‘desecration’

Christian groups in Malaysia are upset that 35,000 Bibles held by the government for two years have been “desecrated”.

Building 429 inspires hope in hard times

Dove-winning band Building 429 enters into a new season as it joins the Provident Label Group family and announces its fifth studio album.

Prince William joins memorial service for Christchurch quake victims

Prince William has told tens of thousands of mourners in Christchurch to “be strong” as they come to terms with the destruction and loss of life caused by last month’s earthquake in New Zealand.

UK church remembers Shahbaz Bhatti

The UK church has paid tribute to the life and work of Pakistan’s slain Minorities Minister at a service of remembrance today.

Wife's relief after US missionary released from Haiti prison

A US missionary who was held in a Haitian prison for more than five months without charges is now free and bound for the United States.

Ecumenicals say NATO should remove US nuclear weapons from Europe

The World Council of Churches and the Conference of European Churches say NATO should rethink deterrence and security cooperation in Europe