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UK expands livestock controls as bluetongue spreads
New cases of livestock disease bluetongue have been confirmed in Essex in eastern England, prompting Britain's farm ministry on Wednesday to expand the area in which it controls animal movements.
Christians warn against Incitement to Hatred laws based on sexuality
Any new incitement to hatred law should be written with care to avoid intolerance of free speech, the Evangelical Alliance has said following Government proposals this week.
Huge Christian festival to hit the heart of London in 2008
A new Christian festival is set to hit London next year, taking place across hundreds of venues all located close to ten Northern Line Tube stations, from Camden Town to Waterloo.
Greek Orthodox Church head in US for operation
The head of the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop Christodoulos, is currently in the US undergoing liver transplant surgery, his church representatives have reported.
Christians persecuted under Blasphemy laws in Pakistan
A Pakistan Christian who was previously acquitted of blasphemy is still in hiding almost a year after charges were dropped because Muslim militants are trying to kill him.
Fresh Approach to Restore Hope to the UK Public
The Christian Enquiry Agency and Church Army have launched a new website in a fresh approach to reach out to the public in support of the HOPE 2008 project next year.
Zimbabwe police torture women activists, says report
Zimbabwean security forces routinely torture and sexually abuse women opposed to President Robert Mugabe's government, a human rights group said on Wednesday.
Sudan army denies attacking Darfur town
Sudan's army has denied attacking the only Darfur rebel faction to sign a peace deal with Khartoum, saying tribal clashes was to blame for the fighting which killed 45 people in Muhajiriya town.
Inheritance tax move won't save prudent a penny
A doubling of the inheritance tax threshold should be welcomed by middle Britain, but will not save prudent people a penny, experts say.
Christians called to join Parliament vigil for Burma
Christians have been invited to join an exiled community from Burma that is holding a permanent 24-hour vigil in London's Parliament Square, to express solidarity with the plight of the Burmese people.
Bangladeshis struggle to rebuild lives after floods
Bangladeshis have returned home after one of the worst floods in recent years left a trail of destruction across two-thirds of the low-lying country, but few have time to grieve for the loss of loved ones.
Uganda flood victims risk death by hunger, cholera
Thousands of Ugandans face severe food shortages, malnutrition and cholera due to flooding that has forced them from their homes, aid agencies said on Tuesday.
EU urges Ethiopia to allow aid to Ogaden region
The European Union called on Ethiopia on Tuesday to ensure that civilians in its troubled Ogaden region are protected and receive humanitarian aid.
Red Cross says Vietnam flood victims need urgent aid
Relief agencies battled to provide food, medicine and clean water to Vietnamese villagers nearly a week after a typhoon triggered some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades.
UN urges preparedness for more frequent disasters
Amid a dramatic increase in climate-related disasters, international relief agencies are calling on countries to increase their commitment to disaster risk reduction, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
British insurance companies threaten to stop flood protection
Insurers warned on Wednesday they might not be able to provide cover in flood-prone areas unless the government puts more money into defences.