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Award-winning Friends and Heroes release next instalments
The latest DVD in the award-winning Friends and Heroes children's action adventure TV series was released at the end of last week, containing episode 16, 'The Ram' and episode 17, 'Rescue Strangers'.
Christian Aid: Tax evasion costs the lives of 1,000 children a day
The lives of 1,000 young children a day are being lost to disease and poverty in poor countries because of illegal trade-related tax evasion, says a new report from Christian Aid.
Christians pray for Embryology Bill defeat
Hundreds of Christians joined in a prayer vigil outside Parliament on Monday as the controversial Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill faces its second reading in the House of Commons.
Police seek witnesses to teen's murder
Police appealed on Sunday for witnesses to help find the killer of a teenage boy "of immaculate character" who died the day after his 16th birthday.
Parliament to debate limits of embryo research
Parliament on Monday will debate legislation allowing human-animal embryo research that scientists say could help treat conditions like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis but that opponents say is unethical.
Government launches efficiency drive
The government will launch a 12-month efficiency drive on Monday with the aim of saving up to 5 billion pounds of public money, according to Treasury officials.
U.S. flies cyclone aid to 'outpost of tyranny'
The first U.S. military aid flight left Thailand on Monday for Burma, an "outpost of tyranny" according to Washington, as relief supplies continued to dribble into the reclusive state nine days after a devastating cyclone.
Pro-EU Serbs claim poll victory but face challenge
Serbia's pro-European Union president, Boris Tadic, claimed victory over his nationalist rivals in a parliamentary election on Sunday but fell short of a majority and faced an immediate challenge.
Hezbollah fighters pile pressure on Lebanon rivals
Hezbollah gunmen battled supporters of the government on Sunday on the fifth day of a campaign by the Iranian-backed group that has dealt a severe blow to Washington's allies in Lebanon.
Darfur rebel leader vows more attacks on Khartoum
Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim said on Monday he would launch more attacks on Sudan's capital Khartoum until the government fell.
Smuggling to Iran rife in dangerous Gulf waters
Smugglers pile boxes high on their speedboats, covering them with tarpaulin before zipping off into the sunset on the short but dangerous journey across the strategic Strait of Hormuz from Oman to Iran.
India prices soar as do Hindu nationalist spirits
If the state election in Karnataka heralds things to come, then one of the key battlegrounds in the fight to govern India will be the issue that angers Meena Govindaraj, a mango seller.
EU on track for Russia talks
The European Union looks likely to launch talks with Russia next month on a new partnership deal after Lithuania on Sunday dropped its veto on negotiations starting.
Millions pray 'Your Kingdom come' on Global Day of Prayer
Millions pray worldwide, thousands in London; Boris Johnson asks for prayers for London's young gun and knife crime victims.
Noel Robinson on the prophetic move of God this Pentecost
Christians have been out and about spreading the Gospel across central London this Pentecost weekend, and worship leader Noel Robinson firnly believes that God's Spirit is working through every act done in His Name.
Pentecost Festival takes church beyond the four walls
Christian events rolled out across London over the weekend as part of the Pentecost Festival's mission to take the church out of the building.