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Australian Prime Minitser in YouTube Call for Calm at APEC

Australian Prime Minister John Howard used the internet site You-Tube on Monday to sell an Asia-Pacific leaders summit in Sydney this week, ahead of expected protests against global warming and the Iraq war.

Climate, Trade Top Bush's Agenda at APEC Summit

U.S. President George W. Bush hopes to spur momentum for a world trade pact and a global target on climate change at this week's Asia-Pacific summit but the Iraq debate at home looms as a distraction.

British and Irish Priests in Ethiopia to celebrate New Millennium

Catholic priests from across Britain and Ireland are in Ethiopia this week to celebrate the new millennium according to the Coptic calendar.

Nigerian Bishop Confirms Dedication to Jesus Christ Despite Attacks

The Bishop of Jos in Nigeria, who has survived a series of attacks on his family, says he will continue to stand for the gospel, testifying that it is "worth living for" as well as "worth dying for".

South Korea Church Fights Critics Following Hostage Ordeal

South Korean hostages' church defends its decision to send members as medical volunteers to troubled Afghanistan.

Celebrated Bishop Dies Aged 89

Bishop Augustine Harris, who led the official opening of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, has died last week, aged 89.

Al Fayed Angry over Bishop of London's Diana Comments

The Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, has been heavily criticised by Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed after comments he made over Diana, Princes of Wales.

Pope: Save the Planet Before it's Too Late

Pope Benedict has led the Catholic Church's first 'eco-friendly' youth rally at the weekend, telling half a million people that world leaders must make courageous decisions to save the planet "before it is too late".

Taiwanese Film Taps Into Dark Side of Homosexuality

Homosexuals are at the mercy of "beasts" living within them, suggests a controversial new film by a respected Taiwanese filmmaker.

Be strong

Even a superficial reading of the Acts of the Apostles and some of the epistles will show us that Paul was an incredibly hard worker...

Church Mission Society Leader Announces Retirement

After serving the call of mission with Church Mission Society (CMS) Ireland for almost 32 years, Canon Cecil Wilson has announced his retirement with effect from 31 August 2007.

Criticism Mounts Against Korean Evangelism Methods

Criticism of ''rash'' evangelism by South Korean missionaries broke out this week after the release of 19 Christian volunteers put an end to a six-week hostage crisis.

Relient K to Release First-Ever Full Length Christmas Album

Relient K will release their first-ever, full-length Christmas album Let It Snow, Baby...Let It Reindeer. The album, scheduled for release by Capitol Music Group/Gotee Records on 23 October, features Relient K's take on 10 holiday classics and six original songs.