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Canadian Teen Artist on a Mission
Canadian Christian teenage artist Christine Evans is currently on a mission in the US. Her new promotional video "Don't Laugh At Me" has been chosen as a major media promotional tool by US-based Operation Respect in their national campaign to create a compassionate, safe, and respectful learning environment for all children.
Search Continues for Utah Miners Despite Weakening Prospects
Rescuers are continuing their search for the six missing Utah miners despite statements from officials last week on ending the effort after completion of the sixth borehole.
Taliban Agrees to Release 19 Korean Christian Hostages
The Taliban has agreed to release the 19 South Korean hostages held in Afghanistan in return for the withdrawal of South Korean troops from the country before the end of the year, Al Jazeera television has reported.
Scottish Christians Launch Crusade for Disabled Workers
The Christian Peoples Alliance in Scotland is giving its support to a month-long "crusade" starting today in Aberdeen aimed at keeping open 43 factories which employ disabled staff.
100,000 Ethiopians Affected by Floods
More than 100,000 people have been affected by floods in Ethiopia and 17 have died of waterborne disease, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Cardinal Ends 40 Years with Amnesty International over Abortions
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has ended 40 years of membership with Amnesty International following its decision to drop its neutral stance on abortions.
Harvest Crusade: Throw Out Pre-Conceived Notions of Christianity
"I want you to throw out your pre-conceived notions about Christianity for a moment and think about what Jesus said," a national evangelist told thousands seated at the Amphitheater at California State University Stanislaus.
Kids Burn More Fat, and Need More Fat, than Adults
Children burn more body fat day-to-day than adults do, underscoring their need for a little extra fat in their diets...
Guide to Healthy Eating for Diabetics Exposes Myths
A new report from Harvard Health Publications dispels common myths concerning diet and diabetes and explains what people with diabetes should eat to keep their blood sugar levels in check.
UN Council Backs Planned EU-UN Force in Chad, CAR
The U.N. Security Council gave preliminary support on Monday to a proposed peace force spearheaded by European Union troops to tackle spillover violence from Sudan's Darfur region in Chad and the Central African Republic.
China Puts Summer Flood Death Toll at 1,138
Stronger relief efforts helped limit damage and loss of life from droughts and flooding in China this summer, but floods still killed more than 1,100 people, officials said on Tuesday.
Franklin Graham Fest Gathers Record Breaking 186,000 in Ecuador
US evangelist Franklin Graham made history this past weekend by attracting a crowd of 185,674 people to the Festival of Hope - the largest evangelical event in Ecuador's history.
Include Locals in Planning, CofE tells Dept for Communities
The Church of England has urged the Department for Communities and Local Government to make sure that local residents are included in the planning system.
Taliban, Korean Negotiators to Resume Talks on Hostages
Taliban and South Korean negotiators were expected on Tuesday to resume talks on the fate of the remaining 19 Korean hostages held by the militant group in Afghanistan, a provincial governor said.
Vatican Ready to Compromise on Tax Breaks with Italian Government
The Roman Catholic Church has indicated that it is willing to give up some of the tax breaks it currently receives from the Italian Government, following pressure from the European Commission and political leaders in Italy.
British Minister Urges China to Help on Darfur
China should help resolve a humanitarian crisis in Darfur as one of a few "critical players", a British minister said on Tuesday, urging the world's most populous country to be more active in global diplomacy.