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Flooding cuts off thousands after typhoon in Vietnam
A typhoon followed by floods and landslides killed up to 30 people in Vietnam with many missing and some villages cut off and inundated by water, officials said on Saturday.
Methodists launch plastic bag campaign
Methodists are backing a nationwide petition to press the Government on the introduction of a 10 pence charge to plastic carrier bags.
Darfur rebel leader threatens to boycott talks
Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim said on Saturday he would not attend peace talks in Libya this month if more than two rival rebel groups are invited, casting further doubts over the peace process.
Chad says peace deal definitive but rebels quibble
Chad said on Friday a peace deal signed in Libya with four rebel groups, which promises government posts in return for a ceasefire, was definitive but rebel leaders said there were differences over disarmament.
Christian aid groups support self-help along Asia's Old Silk Road
Christian aid agencies helping neglected locals along the Old Silk Road build up their communities.
Archbishop returns from visit to Armenia, Syria and Lebanon
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has returned from a visit to Armenia, Syria and Lebanon.
Fears Burma military will target Christians next
There are concerns that Christian leaders could be targeted by the military regime in Burma, as the crackdown continues - and that the death toll may be far higher than officially admitted.
Euthanasia & assisted-dying concerns for Christians in new Legislation
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has lamented the coming into force this month of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. While Dignity in Dying, the pro-euthanasia lobby group, described it as "a great day for patient choice!", the LCF said it was a sad day for many elderly and vulnerable people whose lives could be put at risk.
UN envoy warns of international impact from Myanmar
U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari warned Myanmar on Friday of possible serious international repercussions from its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and urged the ruling junta to release all political prisoners.
Myanmar warns U.N. Security Council against action
Myanmar told the United Nations on Friday that no action was warranted against its military government over its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.
Muslim fundamentalists ostracise converts, strip woman in India
Six Christian convert families have been ostracised and threatened by Muslim leaders in their village, Christian Today has learned.
US Christians encouraged to strive for peace as Living Letters delegation concludes visit
US Christians encouraged to strive for peace as World Council of Churches' Living Letters delegation concludes visit.
American Conservatives want out of Episcopal Church
Leaders of Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia, USA have voted to split from the US Episcopal Church over its departure from orthodox Christianity, church officials reported.
Aberdeen first city in Scotland to launch Street Pastors
On Friday, Aberdeen became the first city in Scotland to launch the highly successful Street Pastors initiative.
Sudan gov't, militia forces raze Darfur town-rebels
Sudanese government forces and militia groups razed a town in central Darfur where African Union soldiers were attacked, rebel leaders said on Friday, adding the troops were also threatening to raid a nearby town.
UN envoy says reports of abuse in Myanmar continue
U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari said on Friday the United Nations was concerned about continuing reports of abuses by security forces in Myanmar where the situation remained tense.