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Southern Baptists confront prevailing 'lostness'
Ending their annual meeting on an encouraging yet challenging note, Southern Baptists were called to make their impact on "the lostness that remains".
Zimbabwe MDC official faces treason charge
Zimbabwean police arrested a top opposition official on Thursday, saying he would be charged with treason, and briefly detained opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai for the third time this month.
Inflation to dominate G8 finance ministers' meeting
The global threat of inflation will take centre stage at this weekend's meeting of Group of Eight (G8) finance ministers, but measures to tackle it look highly elusive.
Security tightened as fuel protests turn violent
Spain and Malaysia tightened security on Thursday to stop strikes against soaring global fuel prices turning violent, as well as snarling road networks and slowing deliveries of food and raw materials.
Fate of EU treaty in balance with low Irish turnout
Irish voters had their say over the European Union's Lisbon treaty in a referendum on Thursday, the only citizens in the 27-member bloc to be entrusted with a vote on the replacement for a rejected EU constitution.
First-time buyers hit by mortgage crunch
Tougher lending terms have forced first-time home buyers to put down average deposits of 13 percent in April, the highest level in more than three years, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said on Thursday.
Inquiry to be held on loss of Iraq and al Qaeda files
The government said on Thursday it would hold an inquiry into how a senior intelligence official left a file with top secret documents about Iraq and al Qaeda on a train.
Dando accused had gun 'similar to murder weapon'
A jury on Thursday was shown a picture of the man accused of killing popular BBC presenter Jill Dando wearing a gas mask while holding a gun prosecutors claim was similar to the murder weapon.
Partner of London bomb plotter jailed
The partner of a man who tried to carry out a suicide bombing in London in July 2005 was jailed for 15 years on Thursday after she was convicted of not telling authorities about the plot and helping him escape.
Oxfordshire churches gear up for Ecoweek
Faringdon and surrounding villages in Oxfordshire are taking part in Ecoweek this Saturday to help local people reduce their impact on the environment.
Church fights to stay open in Turkey
A legally recognised church in Turkey is fighting to stay open after police last week delivered a letter from the government stating that it will be closed within days.
Indian churches troubled by religion attacks in 'God's own country'
Church leaders have expressed concern over mob attacks on religious targets in the southern Indian state of Kerala whose own tourism department promotes it as "God's own country".
Amy Grant to release 'Lead me on' 20th anniversary edition
Twenty years ago multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist Amy Grant released "Lead Me On", one of the most popular, treasured albums in her spectacular careers' 30 year history, and one that ushered in a new era of Christian music.
Congregational launches online safety guide
Congregational's new online guide to make it quicker, easier and more accessible for policyholders to view health, safety and security issues.
Canada primate welcomes historic apology to aboriginal abuse victims
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, said he was moved by the Canadian prime minister's historic apology to aboriginal victims of residential school abuse on Wednesday.
Starbucks to open new locations in UK
Starbucks is boosting its European presence with plans to license 150 new locations in Britain, France and Germany over the next three years in a deal with UK group SSP, Starbucks said on Thursday.