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British Muslims feel like 'Jews of Europe'
Muslims in Britain feel like aliens in their own society and say they are targeted like "the Jews of Europe", the country's first Muslim government minister said.
Churches need to be aware of domestic violence, says ecumenical body
German churches' experience with the issue of "domestic violence" will play an important role in a Peace Declaration of the World Council of Churches planned for 2011, said Georges Lemopoulos, deputy general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
Baptists hope Bigger Breakfast draws Christian men to table
The Baptist Men's Movement is calling churches across the UK to take part in the biggest-ever men's breakfast.
UN needs 'new vision of development', says Progressio
The world's most critical environmental and social problems will only be solved by "a new vision of development", declared Catholic agency Progressio's Head of Advocacy Joanne Green at a summit meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on Wednesday.
OM Himalaya hike to raise funds for Dalit children
A team of 20 volunteers with Operation Mobilisation will scale the heights of the Himalayas this autumn to raise funds for some of India's most oppressed and vulnerable people, Dalit children.
Young Christians called to be unashamed of Gospel
US hip hop tour to inspire unashamed pride in Gospel among the UK's young Christians.
Households worse off than 2003
The average household is now 15 percent worse off than it was five years ago, according to Ernst & Young's Annual Discretionary Income Study released on Friday.
Top judge sees mediation role for Sharia
Islamic Sharia law could have a role in mediation in England, but the country will never have Islamic courts that can impose their own judgments, the top judge said on Thursday.
Three due in court over Kinsella murder
Three teenagers are to appear in court on Friday charged with the murder of Ben Kinsella, the 16-year-old stabbed to death in north London last weekend, police said.
Obama sparks controversy with Iraq comments
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might "refine" his views but later declaring his stance had remained unchanged for more than a year.
YouTube court order fans privacy fears
A U.S. judge's order to Google to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy.
Oil pauses near record over $145
Oil took a breather above $145 a barrel on Friday a day after tensions between Iran and Israel prompted traders to stock up on oil ahead of the Independence Day long weekend, sending futures to an all-time peak.
U.S. transgender 'man' gives birth
Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman but after surgery and hormone treatment lives as a man, has given birth to a girl at an Oregon hospital, People magazine reported on Thursday.
Top intelligence official falls into coma
Britain's top intelligence official is in a coma in a London hospital after collapsing at home, police and his office said on Friday.
Deadliest malaria cases on rise
An increase in Britons travelling to malaria-infested countries has steadily increased the number of imported cases of the disease over the past 20 years, researchers said on Friday.
Heart tests for all athletes could save lives
Mandatory heart screenings for all athletes could detect potentially fatal problems and save lives, Italian researchers said on Friday.