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Sanctus Real in Studio, Preparing for Tour
Christian rock band Sanctus Real will hit the road 20 September for the 50 city US Live In This Moment Tour with Steven Curtis Chapman and Bethany Dillon.
Christians Stand Firm amid Uganda 'State Homophobia' Accusations
Christians have stood firm in Africa, denouncing homosexuality as against Biblical Scripture, as an international human rights group accused Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's government of promoting "state homophobia".
Climate Change Fight Must be Won in Developing Nations
More than two thirds of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions needed by 2030 to fight climate change will have to come from developing countries, the United Nation's climate change secretariat said on Thursday.
India Moves to Decriminalise 'Victim' Prostitutes
India plans to decriminalise prostitution by treating sex workers as victims and not offenders, and instead going after traffickers, pimps, brothel owners and clients, a government official said on Friday.
Malaysia Suspends Newspaper for Offensive Jesus Caricature
Malaysia's Muslim-led government slapped a one-month publishing ban on a newspaper on Friday for printing a caricature of Jesus holding a cigarette and a can of beer.
EU Power Firms Taking Advantage of Climate Change Fight
European power companies are making billions of euros in excess profits in the European Union's battle to beat global warming by cutting emissions of carbon gases, and consumers are paying for it, economists say.
Merkel Puts Climate Change Top of Germany Agenda
German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged on Friday to fight climate change and tackle the skills shortage in Europe's biggest economy in the second half of her government's term, but crtics said her plan lacked ambition.
Woman Dies After Attack by Gang of Youths
A "kind" young woman who was attacked by a gang of youths in a Lancashire park almost two weeks ago has died of her injuries, police said on Friday.
African Union says Sudan Must Implement Southern Deal
The African Union (AU) appealed to the governments of Sudan and its semi-autonomous south on Friday to speed up the implementation of a 2005 peace deal designed to end two decades of war between the former foes.
Church Criticises Government as Brazil Bribery Trial Opens
Brazil's Supreme Court voted on Friday to put on trial the first of 40 people accused of operating an illegal fund-raising scheme by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's ruling party and allies in Congress.
Presbyterian Church Rebukes 'Lesbian Evangelist'
The U.S. Presbyterian Church has rebuked one of its ministers who describes herself as a "lesbian evangelist" for presiding over two gay weddings, officials said on Friday.
UN Council Extends Lebanon Peace Force for Extra Year
The Security Council extended by a year on Friday the mandate of the U.N. force that has kept an uneasy peace in southern Lebanon since Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas fought a war there last year.
Gay Bishop to Enter Civil Union Ahead of Key Anglican Meeting
The Episcopal bishop at the heart of the deep division within the Anglican Communion has announced plans to enter into a same-sex civil union next summer.
Burma Moves to Crush Biggest Protests in a Decade
Burma's military regime is preparing to crack down on continuing protests which have resulted from its decision to increase fuel prices by 500 per cent.
Major US Youth Festival to 'Let The Walls Fall Down'
Christian music's annual youth ministry driven concert event, Shoutfest '07 tour, will launch 1st September this year in the US, with the biggest roster of name artists, major national sponsorship alliances, and the largest staging yet.
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