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Small Protest in Pakistan Over Swedish Prophet Mohammad Sketch

About 20 members of a Pakistani Islamic youth group protested on Friday over a sketch of the Prophet Mohammad published in a Swedish newspaper, witnesses said.

'Renegade' Judge Temporarily Paves Way for Gay 'Marriage' in Iowa

A county judge in Iowa ordered local officials to process marriage licenses for six homosexual couples after ruling Thursday that the state's decade-old same-sex "marriage" ban violated the couples' constitutional rights.

Samaritan's Purse Flies $8 Million in Aid to North Korea

The US Christian humanitarian agency Samaritan's Purse, in response to severe flooding in North Korea, has flown supplies to the reclusive country's capital city, Pyongyang.

Freed Korean Hostages Head Home

The 19 Korean Christian hostages who had been separated and moved around by their Taliban captors in Afghanistan after their abduction six weeks ago were finally reunited Friday following their release this week and began making their trip back to South Korea.

Billy Graham Returns Home after Hospital Stint

Evangelist Billy Graham returned to his home on Thursday after being hospitalized for nearly two weeks for intestinal bleeding.

Seek First the Kingdom

What are you aiming at and striving for in life today? Are you seeking first His Kingdom? The Bible says that His Kingdom is righteousness...

Services to Remember Princess Diana

Memorial services are being held across the UK on Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.

Bishop and Wife Murdered in Pakistan, Police Detain Two

Pakistan has arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Christian bishop and his wife in Islamabad.

South Korean Hostages to Face Mixed Homecoming

South Korean hostages set free by Afghan rebels after six weeks in captivity are likely to receive a mixed homecoming with many awaiting their weekend arrival with relief but also seeing them as largely to blame for their ordeal

Royals remember Diana 10 years after her Death

Mourners gathered in Paris and London on Friday to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana, revered by many around the world and the enduring object of fascination at home.

Darfur Rebels Say Bombing Drives Thousands From Homes

Darfur rebels accused the government of bombing South Darfur on Thursday, the latest attack in an aerial campaign that has driven thousands of people from their homes over the past month.

UN Assesses Needs, Abuse Claims in Ethiopia Region

A team of U.N. aid officials and human rights investigators arrived in Ethiopia's Ogaden region on Thursday to assess claims of abuses made by separatist rebels facing a military crackdown.

New Oasis Academies to raise the Bar in Education

The first three Oasis Academies will open their doors Friday, ushering in a new era of education based on partnership between schools, staff, pupils, parents and communities.

New Online Bible Study from Methodist Church

The Methodist Church has launched a new online Bible Study to help busy people find time for God's word.

Scripture Union Mobilises Christians to Pray

Scripture Union has harnessed the power of Facebook, the popular online social networking website, to mobilise Christians to pray.

Evangelical Head welcomes Release of Korean Hostages

The head of the 420-million strong World Evangelical Alliance has expressed his joy at the release this week of 19 South Korean Christian hostages.