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Hamas demands say over Gaza border ahead of talks
Hamas on Wednesday demanded a central role in controlling the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt in an open challenge to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ahead of crisis talks in Cairo.
Christians challenged to kick out Aids in 20 years
ACET founder Dr Patrick Dixon recently challenged Christians engaged with HIV and Aids to work together to beat the disease in the next 20 years.
Archbishop - society should not leave the sacred unprotected
The sacred should be protected in society, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
New website to attract more men to Catholic priesthood
A leading Roman Catholic seminary has re-vamped its website in the hope of attracting more men to the priesthood.
Church will not stay silent on climate change - Moderator
Moderator vows to keep climate change high on Church of Scotland agenda.
US Baptists seek to mend rifts at Atlanta meeting
David Gushee gave his life to Jesus in a Southern Baptist church when he was a teen.
International Christian delegation in troubled Kenya on solidarity visit
An international ecumenical delegation will visit Kenya on Wednesday to show solidarity with the country's churches that are struggling to work for peace amid post-electoral violence and widespread killings.
Olympics - China says won't submit to pressure
China will never submit to taunting or political pressure from groups or governments wishing to use the Beijing Olympics to change Chinese policy, a leading state-run newspaper said on Tuesday.
Don't stop Brazil Carnival but be careful - Lula
As Brazilians get ready for their annual Carnival celebrations, the government is urging them to practice safe sex and avoid drinking too much.
West Mids Christians help train South American church leaders
A £6,000 donation from the Bishop of Lichfield's Overseas Training Fund is to help Anglican mission agency USPG train new leaders for service in the Anglican Church in South America.
UN investigator urges end to religious violence in Israel and Palestine
A UN freedom of religion investigator urged Israel and the Palestinian authorities to condemn all violence done in the name of religion, the United Nations said Monday.
Pope wades back into debate on 'seductive' science
Pope Benedict warned on Monday of the "seductive" powers of science that relegate man's spirituality.
Mission Aviation Fellowship tells of suffering in Kenya
Throughout the deadly post-election violence in Kenya, Mission Aviation Fellowship has continued with regular flight operations to help those affected by the turmoil.
Bush understates challenges in Iraq, Afghanistan
President George W. Bush offered relatively upbeat assessments of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that failed to address how hard it may be for his successor to stabilize them, analysts said.
Kenyan opposition politician shot dead
Gunmen shot dead a Kenyan opposition politician at his home overnight, an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) spokesman said on Tuesday.
Iran sanctions vote at U.N. seen weeks away
It will take weeks before the U.N. Security Council is ready to vote on a new round of sanctions against Iran proposed last week by six world powers, council diplomats said on Monday.