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U.N. Says Most New Congo Refugees Have Left Uganda
Most of the 10,000 refugees who fled to Uganda from Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday have returned home, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Thursday.
SAfrica Pledges $840 Million for Literacy Campaign
South Africa's cabinet has approved 6.1 billion rand ($843 million) in funding for a national literacy and numeracy campaign.
Britain, Germany Launch Third World Health Scheme
LONDON - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Wednesday a global health campaign to target aid more effectively at the basic needs of poor countries.
U.S. to Screen Aid Groups For Terror Links-Report
WASHINGTON - The United States plans to screen thousands of people employed by aid organizations that receive funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development looking for possible links to terror organizations, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.
South Korea Sends Aid to Flood-Ravaged North
South Korea sent its first batch of emergency aid on Thursday to relieve flooding in North Korea that has killed hundreds, and a top Pyongyang official said the North is aiming to restore basic services by the end of September.
Russia Island Quake on Aug. 2 left 8,000 Homeless
An earthquake this month on Russia's Pacific island of Sakhalin left 8,000 people homeless, four times more than initially announced, the local administration said on Thursday.
Britain to Resume Meat Exports Next Week, Vet Says
Britain should resume exports of live animals, meat and dairy products next week after the EU eased its trade restrictions imposed due to foot and mouth outbreaks, the UK's deputy chief veterinary officer said on Thursday.
Forum Urges Asia Pacific to Step Up HIV/AIDS Fight
Asian countries must work hard to keep their HIV/AIDS prevalence low compared to rates in Africa by tackling root causes such as poverty, gender inequality and marginalisation, experts said on Thursday.
Children's Bible-Based TV Series to be shown on BBC2
Friends and Heroes announced today, at the opening of NEXUS Scotland, that their self-titled animated series for 6 to 10-year-olds will be shown on BBC2 starting on Tuesday 11 September 2007.
Church Welcomes Rise in GCSE Entrants to RE
More than 171,000 GCSE students are opening envelopes to reveal their grades in Religious Education today, an increase of 7.2 per cent in those taking the full course since last year.
UCB Expands Reach of Christian Radio in England & Wales
United Christian Broadcasters Limited (UCB) has secured DAB Digital radio capacity on MXR, covering five major regions and potentially reaching another 17.6 million people with the gospel.
Over 2000 to Gather for Annual Church of Scotland Guild Meeting
More than 2000 members of the Church of Scotland Guild will meet this weekend in Dundee to launch the new theme of their Let's Live: body, mind and soul strategy.
Jars of Clay to Launch Good Monsters Live
Multi-platinum and multi-Grammy award winning band Jars of Clay is releasing a collection of live cuts recorded during the spring and fall legs of the band's Good Monsters tour in the US.
Tension Builds as Utah Miners Likely Left for Dead
Tension is escalating between the families of the 6 missing coal miners trapped underground in Utah, US, and the owners of the mine as the rescue effort faces a likely termination.
International Gathering of Champions Expects 160,000
Thousands of people will gather in East London this month to attend one of the biggest Christian events of the year. Hosted by Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), the International Gathering of Champions (IGOC) will take place at the church's head quarters in Hackney. The annual event that has been taking place for the past 13 years will relocate next year to make way for the 2012 Olympics
Gospel Teen Progamme 'What Da X' Hits East London
'What Da X', a gospel programme aimed at teenagers, will be part of The International Gathering of Champions (IGOC) this month in East London.