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Red Cross Hands Over 11 Bodies in Colombia Probe
The Red Cross on Sunday handed forensic experts 11 bodies believed to be the remains of Colombian lawmakers killed in rebel captivity as authorities tried to end a bitter dispute over how the men died.
Sarkozy and Merkel to Tackle Kosovo, Market Crisis
French President Nicolas Sarkozy travels to Germany on Monday for informal talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel that will touch on Kosovo's push for independence and turmoil in the financial markets.
New Vicar to Ignite Evangelism and Mission Work in Midlands
A Blackpool vicar is preparing to move to Walsall where he will take up his new and unique role to help churches across the diocese develop and implement evangelism and mission work.
The Land of Hope
Where have you pitched your tent today? What are you expecting to happen in your life? What kind of attitude do you have? If you're focused on what's wrong...
No-Show from London Mega Mosque Group at Public Debate
The leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance, Councillor Alan Craig, has accused the controversial Muslim group behind the proposed Olympics "mega-mosque" of running away from a democratic public debate after its refusal to appear at the meeting in Stratford, east London.
First National Indigenous Bishop for Canada's Anglican Church
Bishop Mark MacDonald, the Anglican Church of Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, is on the job and full of energy.
WEA Appoints New Executive Director of Theological Commission
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has announced the appointment of Rev Dr David Parker as the new Executive Director of its Theological Commission (TC), succeeding Dr Rolf Hille, who has stepped down to become the Chairman of the Board.
Call for Renewed Efforts to Protect Worldwide Religious Freedom
The editor of The Church of Ireland Gazette, Canon Ian Ellis, has called for a renewed determination in the international community to protect religious freedom around the world.
APEC Tackles Security After Climate Compromise
Asia-Pacific leaders tackled security issues, including food safety, on the last day of their summit on Sunday after compromising on climate change a day earlier with a vague plan to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Church Must Work with Government to Restore Spiritual Values - Bishop
Bishop of Down and Dromore laments lack of spiritual values in society.
Archbishop of Modena leads Pavarotti Funeral
The Archbishop of Modena led tributes to one of opera's greatest tenors Luciano Pavarotti at his funeral on Saturday.
Pope: Europe Faces Bleak Future without God
Pope appeals to Europeans to secure the continent's future by returning to faith in God and traditional values.
UN's Ban Visits Libya to Spur Action on Darfur
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flew to Libya on Saturday for a meeting with leader Muammar Gaddafi to discuss Libya's role as a mediator in an upcoming Darfur peace conference.
Baptist Churches told to Apologise for Slave Trade
A senior member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has called on individual churches to apologise for the slave trade on Racial Justice Sunday this weekend.
Archbishop Harper opens CMS Ireland House
Archbishop of Armagh opens new building for Church Mission Society Ireland with a message hope in the future.
Belfast Service for Mothers concerned about their Children
A special service will be held in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, later in the month for mothers concerned about their children.