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Junk food ads still reaching children

Unhealthy foods are still being advertised during programmes with high numbers of child viewers.

Bird flu confirmed on farm in east England

An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at a turkey farm in eastern England.

Firemen bring London blaze under control

A large blaze has destroyed an empty warehouse near the site of the London 2012 Olympics.

Message from Global Christian Forum to Christians around the world

A message from the more than 240 Christian leaders from across the denominations and traditions who took part in the historic Global Christian Forum in Limuru, near Nairobi in Kenya from 6 to 9 November 2007.

Called to be saints

We have to feel sympathy for Paul's secretary, Tertius (16:22), who was trying to write down these words as they tumbled from the apostle's lips...

Share Jesus International mourns death of founder

Share Jesus International mourns death of founder, Rob Frost, who died on Sunday.

New Website Allows Prayer Sharing Network

UK Christians will now have a new resource to grow more united in prayer. A new website for sharing prayers has been launched called Prayerfeeder.com. The site was created by Christian web developer Stephen Dominy.

Indian pastor attacked while escorting believer home

Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern has reported an attack on an Indian pastor on 4 November in Karnataka State.

Anglican Rift Avoided in Chicago Bishop Election

The US Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has avoided deepening the rift over homosexuality within the Anglican Communion by electing the Rev Jeffrey Lee to be its twelfth bishop.

Tutu Made Honorary Fellow of Guild of Church Musicians

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Guild of Church Musicians. The award was given at a ceremony led by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor on 7 November at Westminster Cathedral.

Web word game nourishing the hungry

Words nourish the hungry; web phenomenon crosses one billion threshold.

Study tours to kick start pilgrimages to the Holy Land

The Church of England is running subsidised study tours of the Holy Land to counter a marked drop in the number of pilgrimages being organised by dioceses and parishes.

Methodist Church launches Mexico flood appeal

Methodist Church launches emergency appeal for funds following devastating floods in Mexico.

Historic forum concludes with new hope for unity

The Global Christian Forum concludes with a message of commitment to building unity within the worldwide body of Christ.

Langham Partnership hosts 'grand party for theologians'

If the concept of a grand party for theologians does not sound too much of a contradiction in terms, this was it! It was like being among a huge gang of friends from all over the world.

'Historic' world Christian forum issues call for dialogue

Leaders meeting in Kenya belonging to all main Christian traditions, and from countries ranging from Armenia to Zimbabwe, have pledged to convene international, local and regional meetings to deepen reconciliation and understanding.