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Burma: Civilians flee amid fears of attack by army
More than one thousand people have fled from a camp for internally displaced people in Burmaâs Karen State amid fears of an attack by the Burmese Army.
GFA President welcomes Indiaâs first woman and Dalit Speaker
The election of Meira Kumar as the Indian Parliamentâs first woman and first Dalit Speaker is âgreat cause for celebrationâ, says Gospel for Asia President K P Yohannan.
Free church resources for Last Chance Harvey
Last Chance Harvey offers the latest chance for churches to discuss key life issues.
Obama speech draws mixed reaction from Christians, Muslims
Although President Barack Obamaâs speech was generally hailed as successful in placing the US and the Muslim world on better terms, some Christians and Muslims found fault with what he chose not to say.
Ecumenical Christians still hope for shared Easter
The Day of Pentecost was marked by Christians around the world Sunday except for those who will be celebrating the date this coming Sunday.
Early Intervention by the faith sector can repair broken Britain
Future governments need look no further than faith organisations to see the kind of best practices that are going to help deliver solutions to repair broken Britain, Iain Duncan Smith told the Charities Parliament on Wednesday.
China: CSW calls for release of prisoners of conscience
Twenty years on from the Tiananmen Square massacre Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) said it remains deeply concerned about the state of human rights in China.
Needs outpacing funds, aid agencies warn
Aid funds are running short as the worsening humanitarian emergencies in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and parts of Africa, complicated by prevailing political instability and the global economic crisis dampening the generosity of donors.
Local churches optimistic of growth
A new poll for The Baptist Times indicates that most Christians in the UK are confident of an increase in the number of people attending their own churches over the next 20 years.
Christian radio extends reach in North Africa
Trans World Radio is set to reach even more people in North Africa following the successful completion of a major antenna upgrade in the region.
Pray and act now for the environment, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal to churches to pray and act for the environment ahead of key UN talks on climate change later this year.
Feasts and festivals unwrapped for all ages to worship
From a pageant of the seasons, harvest and beating the bounds to celebrating the Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Together for a Seasonâs latest volume, published by Church House Publishing, seeks to provide the resources for all ages to mark the feasts and festivals of the Christian year.
Obama upholds religious freedom in Muslim speech
President Barack Obama called on the Muslim world to respect peopleâs right to choose their religion in his Cairo address on Thursday.
Obama seeks new beginning with Muslims
US President Barack Obama has called for a ânew beginningâ between Muslims and the US, as well as religious freedom for all.
Chinese Christians call for forgiveness on Tiananmen anniversary
On the twentieth anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Chinese Christian leaders are calling for forgiveness, repentance and reconciliation.
Commercial radio is tuning out God, report finds
Commercial radio stations are tuning out when it comes to matters of faith, according to new research released on Wednesday.