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Liberian Ships First Diamonds Since U.N. Ban Lifted
Liberia has shipped its first consignment of diamonds since the United Nations lifted an embargo on gem exports imposed to curb a 1989-2003 civil war, the information minister said on Tuesday.
Top Polluters to Discuss Hard Climate Goals - Germany
Twenty of the world's top polluting nations have agreed to discuss binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Germany's environment minister said on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe Archbishop Ncube Resigns Over Scandal
Zimbabwean Archbishop Pius Ncube, the fierce opponent of President Robert Mugabe, has resigned from his position following an adultery scandal, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Young Audiences need Trusted News Sources, Bishops tell Lords
Young audiences need trusted news sources, bishops tells
Persecution Watchdog Urges Religious Freedom Ahead of China Olympics
As China prepares to host the 2008 Olympic Games, Christian human rights organisation Release International is calling on the Chinese Government to guarantee religious freedom for all its citizens.
Langham Partnership Helps Arabic Church Leaders with New Books
This summer saw the publishing of five significant theological books to help Arabic church leaders.
Massive Alpha Ad Campaign to Reach Out to Millions
The Alpha Course is due to launch a massive advertising campaign that will see it run promotions across mainstream television, cinemas, bars and buses in the UK.
John Wesley's Childhood Home in Financial Struggle
Call to Methodists to save childhood home of Church founder John Wesley from financial hardships.
FIFA World Cup Football Star: 'I Take My Bible Everywhere'
The personal testimony of China's star football striker at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Han Duan, 23, will feature in thousands of copies of the Gospel of Mark produced to coincide as a resource for this year's event.
Turkish Police Foil Bomb Attack in Capital
Turkish police foiled a bomb attack in Ankara on Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of 9/11 attacks on the United States, averting what officials said would have been a disaster for the capital.
EU: Web Search for Bomb Recipes Should be Blocked
Internet searches for bomb-making instructions should be blocked across the European Union, the bloc's top security official said on Monday.
Christians take Faith to Surfers at Jesus Surf Classic
Jesus Surf Classic 2007 - "What an amazing weekend, God provided the waves"
Ratifying UN Climate Deal Will Take Timen says Germany
A global deal to combat climate change must be decided by the end of 2009 as it will take about two years to ratify, Germany's environment minister said on Monday.
Supermodels Take to Catwalk for UK Flood Relief
Supermodel Naomi Campbell announced plans on Monday for a catwalk show at London Fashion Week to raise money for victims of this summer's British floods.
EU on Course for Chad Force to Aid Darfur Refugees
The European Union is on course to agree this month on the deployment of a military mission in Chad to help protect refugees from Sudan's Darfur conflict, the United Nations' peacekeeping chief said on Monday.
Donors Offer $20m for Palestinian Camp Refugees
International donors pledged about $20 million on Monday to help Palestinian refugees made homeless by a 15-week battle between the Lebanese army and Islamist militants holed up inside their refugee camp.