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Rights Group Accuses Ugandan Troops of Abuses
Ugandan troops have tortured and killed civilians in operations against cattle rustlers in a remote northeast region, a human rights group said on Tuesday.
Step Out of the Boat
Why do you suppose Peter wanted to get out of the boat? Why did he all of the sudden think he could walk on water? Well, you might say...
Sri Lankan Churches Still Hoping for End to Conflict
The international community will be looking at Sri Lanka in September, as the European Union prepares to bring its case against the conflict-torn country before the UN Human Rights Council, a body which counts Sri Lanka amongst its members.
Europe Urged to Recognise Christian Heritage
As Europe continues its drift towards secularism with a strong multicultural emphasis, believers were reminded in the past week that the continent has Christian roots.
Churches Worldwide Pray 21 Days to Win Youth
Thousands of churches kicked off a national youth initiative Sunday that has been endorsed by some of the world's top Christian artists.
tbc to Unleash 'Talk of the Town'
British Christian Girl band tbc will launch of their new album Talk of the Town with a concert at Manchester Apollo Theatre on 23 November 2007.
US Senate Votes in Favour of Overseas Abortion
The US Senate has lifted a ban to provide family-planning aid to overseas organisations that promote or perform abortions.
World Vision Delivers Vital Medicines to North Korea
World Vision sent a second consignment of medicine worth US$190,000 to North Korea last week to help the country's flood victims.
Archbishop calls for 'Authentic Religion'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has called for 'authentic religion' grounded in the calling of God to replace the violent power struggles that have often been carried through in the name of religion over the centuries.
US Prays Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
Prayers, memorial services, and candlelight vigils have been held over the weekend to mark the official days to remember the victims of the tragic September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Government Backs Expansion of Faith Schools
Government pledges to remove "unnecessary barriers" to the establishment of more state-funded faith schools.
One step at a time
There are not many places left where we experience anything like complete darkness, but one such place lingers in my memory. It was just a small village in the Cumbrian hills...
Billy Graham's Grandson asks 'Is God Knowable?'
He's one of 19 grandchildren of the renowned US evangelist Billy Graham and grew up in what he called an "amazing Christian home". Yet he couldn't figure out how he fit into that home.
Fresh Flooding Leaves Millions Homeless in South Asia
About 2.5 million people have been made homeless in India's northeast state of Assam after a second wave of flooding caused by heavy rains over the past three days, an official said on Monday.
Cape Town Hit by Violent Protest Over Amenities
South African police on Monday fired rubber bullets at demonstrators burning tires and stoning cars on a highway into Cape Town in protest against government failures to provide basic amenities.
Sentamu Joins Clean Water Appeal
As harvest time approaches, the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Dr John Sentamu has joined up with charity WaterAid in appealing to faith groups to help provide clean water and sanitation to the world's poorest people.