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Christians disappointed as EU lifts Uzbekistan sanctions
Disappointment has been expressed by a Christian human rights group at the decision taken earlier this week by EU foreign ministers to ease sanctions against Uzbekistan, despite the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in the country.
International Anglican peace conference set for Korea
An Anglican peace conference will take place next month bringing together more than 150 Church leaders and ecumenical guests focusing on peace initiatives and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.
Harry Potter author reveals books' Christian allegory, her struggling faith
After years of averting questions on whether Christian themes were present in her wildly popular Harry Potter books, author J.K. Rowling finally opened up this week about the Christian allegory in her latest book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
Condoleezza Rice prays for Mideast peace at Jesus birthplace
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice lit a candle and prayed for peace in the Holy Land on Wednesday when she stopped at the grotto where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born.
Anglicans prepare to fight against 'liberal threat'
As the "liberal threat" in the Church of England increases, orthodox Anglicans warned that they may distance themselves from the church and carry out its own ordinations.
Senegal cardinal thanks Muslim cleric for prayers
Senegal's new Roman Catholic cardinal, Theodore-Adrien Sarr, on Thursday thanked an Islamic cleric in the mainly Muslim West African country for praying for his nomination.
Pope meets Chile's Bachelet to discuss right to life
Pope Benedict met Chilean President Michelle Bachelet on Thursday for 40 minutes of talks covering political issues in Latin America, human rights, and the right to life, the Vatican said.
BBC to cut 1,800 jobs as it confronts digital age
Britain's public broadcaster the BBC announced plans on Thursday to cut 1,800 jobs and integrate its TV, radio and Internet news operations to confront the digital-age shift away from traditional media.
Chad says US missionary kidnapped by rebels
A U.S. evangelical church missionary has been kidnapped by rebels in northern Chad, a Chadian Interior Ministry official said on Thursday.
Council of Europe calls for anti-trafficking action
The Council of Europe appealed to its member countries on Thursday to ratify a long-neglected treaty against human trafficking which needs only one more participant to enter into force.
German robs church boxes of 250,000 euros in 9 yrs
A German woman has confessed to stealing 250,000 euros ($356,400) from church collection boxes over the past nine years, police said on Thursday.
BT goes green with multi-million pound wind turbine project
BT Group Plc, Britain's largest telecoms operator, plans to build wind turbines across the country in a 250 million pound ($509 million) project to generate one quarter of its power needs by 2016.
US Christians protest as Disney removes 'God' from movie ad
A petition opposing Radio Disney's censorship of an ad promoting the upcoming Ten Commandments movie is in need of greater support as the film release draws near.
Keep the passion for the gospel, Europe's evangelicals told
Christians taking part in the ongoing European Evangelical Alliance Assembly have been told not to lose their passion for the gospel.
Atheist China vows to encourage religion at Beijing 2008
China has promised to offer religious services to foreigners at the 2008 Olympic Games and to have religion play a positive role in the future of the officially atheist country, the top religious affairs official said Wednesday.
Michael W. Smith Releases 20th Album, Prepares for Tour
Legendary Christian musician Michael W Smith has released his 20th album in the US this week, shortly after celebrating his 50th Birthday.