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South Korea Draws Praise & Criticism for Taliban Hostage Deal
The South Korean government won praise on Thursday for its part in securing the release of 19 hostages held in Afghanistan, but critics said Seoul may have set a dangerous precedent in directly negotiating with the Taliban.
Taliban to Free Final Seven Korean Christian Hostages Thursday
South Korea said the remaining seven Korean church volunteers held by the Taliban in Afghanistan were likely to be freed on Thursday, a day after 12 of their colleagues were released from an ordeal of nearly six weeks.
China Frees Priests Jailed Over Vatican Trip
China has freed two underground Catholic priests jailed for flying to the Vatican on false passports, a Hong Kong-based group said on Thursday.
Four Kornerz Receives Two Music Award Nods
UK-based Christian RnB band Four Kornerz has received nominations for the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards and the Urban Music Awards (UMA).
Bin Laden 'Christ' Artwork Causes Outrage in Australia
Artworks depicting Osama bin Laden in a Christ-like pose and a statue of the Virgin Mary covered in a burqa have caused a stir in Australia after they were showcased in a prestigious religious art competition.
Five Decades of Church Leadership Welcome New Portsmouth Vicar
Three vicars whose combined ministry spans virtually the entire past 50 years have come together to welcome the new vicar of St Jude's Church, Southsea.
Widdecombe Urges Greater Support for Prostitutes
Ann Widdecombe MP, and member of the Conservative Christian Fellowship, has called on the Government to provide greater support and more care services for women trying to leave prostitution.
The Perils of Sugar
Last Halloween, I returned home from work to find my husband handing out candy to the trick or treaters. In between the doorbell sounding...
Britain Honours Mandela Struggle Against Apartheid
Britain honoured Nelson Mandela on Wednesday by unveiling a bronze statue of South Africa's first black president alongside those of statesmen such as Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.
Turkish President Approves Pro-EU, Reform Cabinet
New Turkish President Abdullah Gul approved a pro-EU reformist cabinet on Wednesday which reflected Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's aim to push ahead with stalled political and economic reforms needed to join the bloc.
Chapman Launches 'Change for Orphans' Campaign
Steven Curtis Chapman and Shaohannah's Hope, an adoption organisation founded by the Chapman family, are spreading the message, "Giving a little changes a lot. Give change now," in their latest "Change for Orphans" campaign.
Mobile 'Travel Advisor' Tested on London's Tube Networks
Transport for London, the government organisation responsible for London's Public Transport...
Christian Group Urges Government to Bring Burma Crisis to UN
Burmese Exiles in London protested earlier in the week outside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to call upon the UK Government to do more to resolve the current crisis in Burma.
Christians Call for Fasting & Prayer for Burma Crisis
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has announced plans for a day of fasting on 4 September and a day of prayer on Sunday 9 September in response to the current crisis in Burma.
Australian Advocacy Group Calls for Preservation of Sanctity of Marriage
Festival of Light Australia, a national Christian and family advocacy group, is urging all political parties and candidates in the country to take the opportunity on Australia's Father's Day to declare their position on fatherhood.
ISAAC: Alcohol Recovery Groups Growing in Mongolia
Members of ISAAC, the International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition, are spreading alcohol recovery groups through the church in Mongolia.