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Chaos for Christian Missionary School in Bomb Hoax Threat
A Christian missionary school in India was the scene of chaos this week after a telephone call reporting a bomb threat on the education establishment.
Disease Outbreak Strikes Thousands in Flood-Hit East India
The increase of waterborne diseases after heavy rains caused by flooding and unsanitary conditions in eastern India has killed up to 250 people and left thousands seriously ill.
Archbishop of York to Open New College Centre
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will officially open Blackburn College's new St Paul's Centre on Friday.
Jaci Velasquez Wows Joel Osteen's Church
Platinum selling Christian artist Jaci Velasquez, have wowed congregants at the US' largest church, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, at a recent concert.
World Vision Taiwan Donors Reach 100,000 Mark
The number of donors to World Vision Taiwan has reached the 100,000 mark, the organisation reports. This marks a new milestone since the charity's establishment in the country in 1964.
African Anglican Bishop Expects 'Breakthrough' on Gay Row
Anglican churches will soon return to their mission to alleviate poverty, disease and injustice and abandon a "fixation" with homosexuality, says Anglican Bishop Trevor Mwamba, the recently-appointed dean of the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa.
'Phenomenal' Demand for Places at Church of Scotland Youth Assembly
Youth in the Church of Scotland have reported a "phenomenal" demand for places at their forthcoming national assembly.
Parliamentary Committee Accused of Dodging Ethics in Abortion Inquiry
Parliamentary committee slammed for taking ethics and morals out of abortion inquiry.
Rugby World Cup Dedicated to 'Tackle Hunger' Campaign
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the dedication of Rugby World Cup 2007 to "Tackle Hunger" - a campaign which aims to raise public awareness about the 850 million people around the world who know what it is like to go hungry.
Indians Pay Homage to Mother Teresa, Some Protest
Thousands of devotees thronged to the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday to offer prayers for Mother Teresa on the tenth anniversary of her death.
Miliband Reaffirms British Support for Turkey EU Bid
Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Wednesday reaffirmed London's support for Turkey's bid to join the European Union and also urged the Muslim country to play a bigger role in the Middle East.
Africans Still Seething Over French President's Speech
A month after French President Nicolas Sarkozy laid out his vision for African relations, intellectuals across the continent are still seething over a speech they say may have poisoned a chance for better ties.
Bush, Howard Back Nuke Power Ahead APEC Summit
U.S. President George W. Bush says nuclear power is a key to tackling climate change, along with new energy technologies, but green groups want Asia-Pacific leaders meeting in Sydney to commit to greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Iraqis, Like Americans, Split Over What Happens Next
As Americans debate how long to keep their troops in Iraq and whether the government of Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki can deliver peace, Iraqis too are torn over the same questions.
United Nations Chief in Darfur Urges Political Progress
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the Darfur region of western Sudan on Wednesday, promising to step up pressure for a political solution to the conflict.
Commodity Boom Eats into Aid for World's Hungry
Food donations to the world's hungry have fallen to their lowest level since 1973 as surging grain and shipping prices outpace the aid budgets of rich nations.