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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 Nigeriaâs Bauchi state
Heavily armed Fulani tribesmen have reportedly displaced more than 4,000 people following a series of attacks on villages in Nigeriaâs Bauchi.
European court upholds Italyâs 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 Bellâs 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 âshockedâ and âoutragedâ by death threats made against its president, Bishop Jo Seoka.
Malaysia government releases 35,000 Bibles but churches upset over âdesecrationâ
Christian groups in Malaysia are upset that 35,000 Bibles held by the government for two years have been âdesecratedâ.
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 âbe strongâ as they come to terms with the destruction and loss of life caused by last monthâs earthquake in New Zealand.
UK church remembers Shahbaz Bhatti
The UK church has paid tribute to the life and work of Pakistanâs 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