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Sudan on brink of another civil war, says government official

A government official says Sudan is in danger of witnessing another civil war between the Muslim north and the Christian and animist south unless the international community intervenes.

BEC Recordings readies for 2010 with new signing, The Museum

As the year rapidly comes to an end, BEC Recordings looks ahead to 2010 with new artist signing to their freshman class, The Museum.

World peace depends on right relationships with God and each other - Archbishop

The Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols says people must find sustainable relationships with God, each other and the natural world if there is to be peace in the world.

Fifth Irish bishop under pressure to resign over handling of child abuse

The last remaining bishop mentioned in a damning report on the failure of the Catholic Church in Ireland to deal with allegations of child abuse is facing calls to step down.

US activist enters North Korea to urge dictator to repent

A Korean-American Christian activist has crossed over to North Korea from China to urge the country’s leader, Kim Jong-Il, to repent and release prisoners, according to a group associated with the activist.

Christians attacked in northern Iraq on Christmas Day

A group of Shiite Muslims attacked an Assyrian Christian town in northern Iraq on Christmas morning, according to reports over the weekend.

Archbishops condemn police intimidation against Anglicans in Zimbabwe

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have condemned fresh police intimidation against members of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe in the last week.

Be available for God, says bishop

Ability or inability do not matter to God, what matters is that we are available for him, says the Bishop of Shrewsbury.

Brandon Bee releases new acoustic EP, Surrendered

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, producer and worship leader Brandon Bee will is offering a special gift to his fans this Christmas season in the form of his new acoustic EP, Surrendered.

Millions in Tanzania gain access to Scripture in heart language

Some two million people in Tanzania have access for the first time to the story of Christ's birth in their heart language.

Don Moen: God wants to do more

There are going to be fresh moves of God and worship leader Don Moen wants to be a part of it.

Perseverence and resilience five years after Boxing Day Tsunami

Five years after a devastating tsunami wiped out vast coastal areas in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, homes and communities have been rebuilt and Christian aid agency Tearfund is getting ready to pull out.

Peaceful Christmas for Christians in turbulent Orissa state

Christians in the turbulent state of Orissa in India have celebrated their Christmas free from attacks by Hindu militants.

TD Jakes: 2010 will be a year of double portion

Dallas megachurch pastor and entrepreneur TD Jakes does not usually make declarations or predictions for the new year. But the year 2010 is different, he believes.

Vatican reviews Pope's security after attack

The Vatican is to review its safety procedures after a woman managed to break through security guards and push the Pope to the ground on Christmas Eve.

Philippines: Volcano forces thousands to spend Christmas in emergency shelters

Tens of thousands of Filipinos celebrated Christmas in temporary evacuations centres on Friday after having fled their homes in fear of a major volcanic eruption.