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U.S. Pushes Sudan to Cooperate More on Darfur
The United States pressed Sudan on Tuesday to cooperate more in enabling the deployment of a joint United Nations-African Union force into its violent Darfur region.
HIV Self-Tests Ineffective in High-Risk Individuals
In a study conducted at two major HIV centers in Singapore, rapid HIV self-tests were used improperly, or the results were interpreted incorrectly, by individuals at risk for HIV infection or those who were already infected.
Pope prays for victims of Greek fires, Asia floods
Pope Benedict prayed on Wednesday for victims of forest fires in Greece that have killed at least 63 people in the past week, and for victims of Asian floods that have killed thousands.
Wind Turbine Park to Provide Green Energy Off UK Coast
E.ON plans to erect around 80 wind turbines 8 kilometers (5 miles) off England's Yorkshire coast, the German utility said on Wednesday, enough to supply up to 200,000 homes with clean energy.
South Korea Churches to End Afghan Missionary Work
South Korean missionary groups said on Wednesday they would pull out of Afghanistan to comply with a deal Seoul struck with Taliban insurgents for the release of 19 Christian volunteers held for almost six weeks.
Tesco in Poland Criticised for Ignoring Church Festival Trading Ban
Supermarket giant Tesco is under fire from Polish church and trade union officials after it ignored a new ban on trading during Roman Catholic festivals, and remained open on a holy feast day.
Church of Ireland Plans Future with New Parish Groupings
The Church of Ireland Benefice of Christ Church, Londonderry, and the Grouped Parishes of Culmore, Muff and St Peter's are to be amalgamated into a new parochial group.
Taliban Releases Three Female South Korean Hostages
Joy and relief as Taliban releases three female South Korean hostages, the first of 19 to be freed in exchange for the withdrawal of South Korean troops from Afghanistan.
VeggieTales Introduces 'Wonderful Wizard of Ha's'
This autumn, Big Idea introduces an all-new family adventure VeggieTales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's, the story of a prodigal son.
Outrage as US Episcopal Church Nominates Lesbian for Bishop
The Episcopal Church in the US has caused further controversy in the ongoing Anglican debate over homosexuality within the Church, after the Diocese of Chicago announced an openly lesbian priest as one of the candidates for its bishop.
Shane & Shane Release 'Pages'
Inpop Records' popular duo Shane & Shane released their first studio album in nearly three years yesterday in the US. Pages was recorded at Shane & Shane's very own Spaceway Studios in Dallas, Texas.
New Life Church Overwhelmingly Approves Ted Haggard's Successor
Colorado's largest megachurch overwhelmingly approved a suburban Dallas pastor to succeed ousted leader Ted Haggard as senior pastor.
China Missions Conference Unites Korean, Chinese Christians
Around 300 missionaries, leading missiologists, and denominational leaders met to discuss future strategies for Chinese missions during a recent conference held in South Korea.
World Vision, Romanians Combating Human Trafficking
World Vision and community leaders from five communes in Iasi County, north eastern Romania, have joined staff for a two-day meeting in Iasi Area Development Programme (ADP) to discuss the issue of human trafficking
Joy and Apology from Korean Hostage Families
Family members have expressed their joy and relief following news that the 19 South Korean church volunteers held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan are to be released.
Africa Gives Refuge to Rebel US Anglicans
Plans by African bishops to consecrate American colleagues will not deepen an Anglican rift over gay clergy but instead provide refuge to US believers at odds with their liberal