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Food summit seeks 'green revolution' for Africa
A U.N. summit on the global food crisis asked rich nations on Wednesday to help "revolutionise" farming in Africa and the developing world to produce more food for nearly 1 billion people facing hunger.
Advisor says Musharraf reconciled to exit
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, threatened by possible impeachment, is reconciled to stepping down before he is hounded out of office, according to a senior adviser to the new government.
Christians to mobilise in Indian capital for Dalit demands
Church leaders and Christians from Andhra Pradesh in India are to travel to New Delhi to demand equal rights for Christian dalits.
Algerian Christians given suspended jail terms
Four Algerian Christians received suspended jail terms and fines on Tuesday for seeking to convert Muslims in the latest in a series of cases to have provoked accusations in the West of religious repression.
World Vision Serbia/Montenegro gains recognition for microfinance success
World Vision Serbia/Montenegro gains recognition for successful microfinance institution AgroInvest.
Churches pray for peace, end to 'double standards' in Middle East
Churches around the world are praying for a solution to the Middle East conflict as they kick off a week of action for peace in Israel and Palestine on Wednesday.
Private firms may run failing NHS hospitals
Private companies could for the first time be invited to take over the running of failing NHS hospitals and health bodies under government plans to be detailed on Wednesday.
Youth dies in flash flooding
A 17-year-old boy died after becoming trapped in a culvert during flash floods in Oxfordshire, police said on Wednesday.
Major new drive for offshore wind power
The government opened a major new phase on Wednesday in its drive for renewable energy, calling for bids to build up to 25 gigawatts of offshore wind turbines, triple the amount in the pipeline.
Sacrifices but no medals for athletes' families
They put in years of hard work and sacrifice even though they will not be the ones winning Olympic medals.
MoD blamed for Chinook 'cock-up'
The Ministry of Defence was criticised on Wednesday for a "gold-standard cock-up" over eight Chinook helicopters that have cost 422 million pounds but have never flown because they can't operate in cloudy weather.
NI Charity Commission will consider 'spiritual benefit'
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland delighted by Committee's decision to recognise intangible benefits of faith.
California set for gay marriage ballot showdown
US opponents of gay marriage pushed their campaign on both coasts this week, setting it up as a potential hot-button issue in the November 4 elections around the country.
Muslim TV channel launches Britain's first interfaith game show
Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh contestants are to compete against each other for cash prizes in what is believed to be Britain's first interfaith television game show.
Pastor woes left to past as Obama clinches Democratic nomination
Barack Obama's former pastor may have caused some headaches for his presidential campaign, but after sealing the Democratic nomination on Tuesday night, the Illinois senator is letting nothing hold him back.
Religion key to intercultural dialogue, says Protestant group
Intercultural dialogue needs the input of the major faiths, says the Council of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE).