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Indian Bishop Defends Mother Teresa's Spirituality

A media frenzy based on the supposed spiritual emptiness in the life of Mother Teresa, made public in some of her recently published letters, derives from a lack of spirituality, says Roman Catholic Archbishop Lucas Sirkar of Calcutta.

Pillboxes Help HIV-Positive Stick to Drug Regimens

HIV-positive patients who use pillbox organizers to help keep track of their medications can reduce their risk of progressing to AIDS, a new study shows.

U.S. May Give $25 Million in Fuel to North Korea

The United States has made enough headway in talks on ending North Korea's atomic programs to prepare for the possibility of rewarding Pyongyang with $25 million in fuel, according to a U.S. document obtained by Reuters on Wednesday.

Bethlehem Pastor Seeks Awareness for Palestinian Human Rights Violations

A Palestinian pastor is planning to raise awareness of the plight of Palestinians among US evangelical Baptists. He says the people of Palestine have endured "massive" human rights violations.

E.ON UK Plans Giant Battery to Store Wind Power

The British arm of German utility E.ON said on Thursday it was developing a giant battery to store wind and solar power for times of high demand.

Indonesia's Sumatra Pounded by Quake, Aftershocks

Indonesia's Sumatra island was pounded by aftershocks on Thursday after a massive earthquake killed at least eight people and buried many others under collapsed buildings.

Aid, Cash Pledged for Indonesia Quake Victims

Aid agencies have pledged cash and rushed teams to assess damage and help the injured after a major earthquake and a series of powerful aftershocks shook Indonesia's Sumatra island.

US 9/11 Observances Reveal Unity, Faith Over Tragedy

Ceremonies and gatherings to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the infamous 9/11 attacks brought out a spirit of unity among those gathered to honor the fallen victims alongside civic servants including police officers, firefighters, and military officers.

Huge Quakes Hit Indonesia; Christian Agencies Ready to Respond

Two powerful earthquakes, the first hitting magnitude 8.4, have struck the west coast of Indonesia Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, triggering numerous tsunami warnings and sending hundreds of people in affected cities fleeing into the streets.

North Korean Hospitals Under Stress After Floods

Recent floods in North Korea which killed at least 600 people have put a terrible extra strain on the underfunded health system and the country is requesting medical help over food, a senior aid worker said on Thursday.

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Europe's Churches Urged to Back Religious Freedom in Belarus

Christians in Europe have been urged to support human rights and religious freedom in Belarus, led by President Alexander Lukashenko, labelled by some rights groups as one of the last hardline dictators in Eastern Europe.

British University Puts Spirituality into Sport

A British university department dedicated to infusing sport with a spiritual dimension has launched itself internationally by staging an inaugural conference for sports coaches, chaplains and administrators, as well as professional athletes and academics.