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Parents back Church of England's Halloween campaign
Two-thirds of Britons support call for better range of Halloween products.
Kirking ceremony is church's prerogative, insists presbytery
The four centuries-old ceremony of "Kirking of the Council" is a matter for the church rather than Highland Council, Inverness Church of Scotland Presbytery insisted this week.
China police impose new restrictions on religious activities
The Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (PSB) has issued a public notice warning China's landlords to refrain from renting houses for unregistered religious activities, according to China Aid Association (CAA).
Muslims and Hindus mourn slain Sri Lankan priest
More than 5000 mourners including Hindus and Muslims gathered for the funeral of a Sri Lankan Roman Catholic priest killed by a mine blast while on his way to distribute supplies to displaced people.
Compass Rose Society meets in London
Anglicans from the USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong have gathered in St Andrew's House, London for the annual meeting of the Compass Rose Society.
Church Army launches campaign to bring hope to the vulnerable
Church Army has launched its latest appeal 'Bringing Hope, Living Hope', which will focus on Church Army evangelists and projects that reach out to some of the most vulnerable in society.
WCC Executive Committee applauds Kyoto Protocol, asks for 'more'
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, which met 25-28 September in Etchmiadzin, Armenia, said earlier in the week that the Kyoto Protocol is "an important step forward towards a just and sustainable global climate policy regime".
Tutu, Carter Foster Peace in Darfur
Nobel peace laureate Desmond Tutu met up with former US president Jimmy Carter in Darfur Tuesday to promote peace in Sudan's war-ravaged region.
Asian evangelicals express 'anguish and shock' at Burma violence
The Evangelical Fellowship of Asia has issued a statement condemning the violence against peaceful protestors in Burma over the last week.
Ethiopia can't legally scrap border ruling, says Eritrea
Ethiopia's threat to terminate a pact ending a border war with Eritrea would have no impact on a five-year-old frontier ruling, Asmara's legal advisor said on Wednesday.
EU to step up sanctions against Myanmar
EU ambassadors agreed on Wednesday to toughen existing sanctions against Myanmar and explore other measures against its military junta after a bloody crackdown on protesters last week, an EU official said.
EU extends restriction zones to fight bluetongue
EU veterinary experts agreed on Wednesday to extend animal restriction zones set up in four countries to halt the spread of bluetongue disease and also to create extra controls in Britain, the European Commission said.
North Korea to get power, fuel infrastructure
North Korea would receive infrastructure improvements to its electricity plants and fuel storage facilities under a tentative six-party agreement, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Chris Hill said on Wednesday.
South Korea rejects North's offer to extend summit
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun rejected a proposal by the North Korean leader on Wednesday to extend their summit meeting for another day, South Korea's YTN television reported.
Japan may halt aid for Myanmar over fatal shooting
Japan is considering suspending some 500 million yen ($4.3 million) in humanitarian aid for Myanmar following Yangon's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests during which one Japanese video journalist was killed, a senior Japanese government official said on Wednesday.
Somalia chides nations at UN over slow pace of aid
Somalia urged the world on Tuesday to support "a nation in dire need of help" and complained of international reticence to help solve what other African countries dubbed a "forgotten crisis."