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Bishop blasts Bosnian Government over refugee crisis

An outspoken bishop has once again hit out at the international community amid no sign of a let up in the struggle for tens of thousands of refugees to return home to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Kaka declares God's love to fellow Brazilians

Brazilian football superstar and Fifa world player of the year, Kaka, will tell his home country of the love of God in a major televised outreach by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Obama victory offers hope for world poverty, says aid agency

Barack Obama's election victory is a "momentous day" for the international community and offers renewed hope to millions of people around the world who live in poverty, Catholic development agency Progressio said on Wednesday.

Californians vote for ban on gay marriage

After weeks of prayer and intense campaigning on both sides, Californians passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Evangelicals optimistic about Obama presidency

Prominent evangelical leaders said Wednesday that they are optimistic about working together with the Obama administration and even noted that relationships have already been built by the campaign's faith outreach arm.

Christians differ in response to Obama victory

The Christian response to Democrat Barack Obama's historic election as the next US president is as diverse as the Body of Christ.

World leaders praise Obama on election victory

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined world leaders in hailing Barack Obama's historic election as the first black US president.

Orissa attacks are 'religious genocide', says ministry leader

The persistent and vicious attacks against Christians in India are "religious genocide", says one Christian ministry leader fresh from a visit to the persecution hotspot of Orissa state.

Scottish Catholics send £50,000 in aid to Congo

Scottish Catholics send £50,000 in aid to DR Congo where thousands of people have been displaced by more than a week of intense fighting between the government and rebel forces.

Hundreds flee Karen state after Burma army killings

More than 200 Karen villagers have been forcibly displaced and three others have been killed along with a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) soldier, following attacks by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and the Burma Army in Dooplaya District, Southern Karen State.

Review: Chris Tomlin's latest album 'Hello Love'

It's not the music itself that makes this another incredible worship album. It's the stories behind the music.

Methodists seek wider debate on NHS 'top-up' plans

The Methodist Church has called for a wider debate on the NHS following the Government's "top-up" decision.

UCB to launch prayer line for Armed Forces

United Christian Broadcasters is to launch a new prayer line to support members of the British Armed Forces and their families.

Iraqi lawmakers approve minority quota for next election

The Iraqi parliament has approved legislation reserving a quota of seats on provincial councils for Christians and other religious minorities in next year's provincial elections.

Release supports persecuted Christian women in Pakistan

Release International is calling on Christians to make Pakistan their focus for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on November 16.

Obama elected next US President

Barack Obama has been elected as the first black president of the United Stated of America according to projected results, in a historic triumph that has seemingly overcome age-old racial barriers.