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Housing Justice works to transform old churches into affordable homes
Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice has launched a new project which will enable churches to create affordable homes from redundant church land and property across England.
India police arrest man in Keeling's murder case
Indian police have arrested a man suspected of raping a 15-year-old British girl found dead last month on a beach in Goa, in a case highlighting worries about the security of women visitors.
Millionaire lifestyle proves pricey for Britons
Britons need a lot more than a million pounds to enjoy the lifestyle of the rich and famous, a report said on Monday.
Britons don't trust government building plans
More than two-thirds of Britons don't believe the government can achieve its goal of building three million new homes by 2020, according to a survey published on Monday.
'Hairspray' scoops four theatre awards
The flamboyant retro musical "Hairspray" swept the board on Sunday at the prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards in London.
Holy Land bishop: 'Violence is the tool of the desperate and hopeless'
In the wake of the Jewish seminary shooting, the Holy Land Lutheran bishop has responded with a reminder to the world that violence is the product of desperation and hopelessness.
Malaysia govt loses key state of Penang
Malaysia's opposition threatened on Saturday to hand the ruling coalition its biggest upset in 40 years by winning the northern island state of Penang, sources on both sides of politics said.
Peres says Israel will not act alone on Iran
Israel will not consider unilateral action to stop Iran getting a nuclear bomb, President Shimon Peres was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Obama aide quits over Clinton comment
A foreign policy adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama resigned on Friday after calling campaign rival Hillary Clinton a "monster" during an interview with The Scotsman newspaper.
Thatcher set to leave hospital
Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher is due to leave hospital later on Saturday, her spokeswoman said.
Guatemala's illiterate women realise self-worth
In the remote mountain villages of Guatemala's eastern highland district, women are awakening to their self-worth.
Hillsong celebrates womanhood at 12th annual Colour Your World conference
The Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, erupted in a chorus of celebration on Wednesday night as thousands of women filled the arena for the opening of Hillsong's 12 annual Colour Your World Women's Conference.
BibleLands joins calls for end to Gaza blockade
BibleLands, the largest UK non-governmental provider of financial support to the Holy Land, has added its voice to calls from a number of church bodies and NGOs for an end to the blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Is US evangelical vote in play?
Evangelical Christians who have greatly influenced recent US elections are seen playing a different but once again key role in this November's White House race and analysts say both parties are keen to woo them.
Defend life, not euthanasia, Pope tells Luxembourg
Pope Benedict criticised moves to legalise euthanasia in talks with Luxembourg's prime minister on Friday after the country passed laws allowing the terminally ill to end their lives.
Evangelical Alliance leader to step down after 11 years
One of the UK's most senior Christian leaders, the Rev Joel Edwards, will be leaving his post as General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK after more than a decade of valued service.