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Thousands to gather in London for Hillsong Conference Europe
Thousands of Christians from 42 nations representing 29 denominations will gather at the Excel Conference Centre in London for three and a half days as part of the annual Hillsong Conference Europe.
Survey: Americans more familiar with Big Mac ingredients than 10 Commandments
Do you know the Ten Commandments? Americans were found to be more familiar with the ingredients of the McDonald's Big Mac hamburger than some of the Ten Commandments.
Burma crackdown creates climate of fear
Empty temples, sweeping arrests and intimidation tactics keep the air tense and citizens fearful as Burma's ruling junta continues its campaign to crush opposition to its power.
US Presbyterian Church official says anger, mistrust abated
As US Presbyterians set out for dramatic changes to turn around the decline in Church membership, Church leaders say the outrage that erupted from a controversial vote last year has subsided.
Suspected killer of Pakistan Salvation Army chief escapes
Nearly a week after his murder, the body of the Salvation Army in Pakistan's leader Bo Brekke remains in a government mortuary awaiting transportation to his native Norway.
Crisis continues at Wycliffe Hall as Council member resigns
The controversy over Oxford theological college Wycliffe Hall has taken another dramatic turn after a council member resigned this week, saying she had serious concerns over the response of the Hall to allegations of bullying and intimidation.
Archbishop tells of 'harrowing' suffering of Iraqi refugees
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has described as "heartbreaking and harrowing" a meeting he held in Syria with refugees from Iraq.
New dean installed at St Paul's Cathedral
The Rt Rev Graeme Paul Knowles has been installed as Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. The
Ban Ki-Moon to address evangelical leaders on poverty goals
Evangelical leaders from around the world will meet the UN Secretary General next week to discuss progress on the Millennium Development Goals.
Namibia bishop warns of violence over human rights group request
A leader of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia says attempts by a human rights group to bring former president Sam Nujoma before the International Criminal Court in The Hague might result in public violence or even civil war.
UN envoy reports on Myanmar; China opposes action
The U.N. Security Council decided on Thursday to hear a U.N. envoy's report on Myanmar at a public meeting but China said it was opposed to any action by the 15-member body because the junta's crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners was an internal affair.
Europe rights groups urges racial profiling ban
Racial profiling by police should be banned as it alienates the very communities whose cooperation police need to beat crime and terrorism, a European rights group said on Thursday.
World Evangelical Alliance and Advocates International collaborate on religious freedom
World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) welcomed the Advocates International (AI) as its newest Global Partner, adding strength to the alliance's efforts in promoting religious freedom and human rights.
Everyone will pay for climate change
Climate change will likely cost every global citizen something in the years ahead, although the payback will be much greater, policymakers, scientists and officials told a Reuters summit this week.
Last of 3,200 trapped South African miners saved
The last of 3,200 miners trapped deep in a South African mine shaft was saved on Thursday, capping a day-long rescue mission that began with fears of the worst and ended in wild celebrations.
Faith leaders support campaign for more black and Asian blood donors
Faith leaders from several of the UK's major religions are lending their support to a campaign to encourage more black and Asian people to donate blood.