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International Fellowship of Evangelical Students Welcomes New Head
The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) has appointed its fourth General Secretary at its 2007 World Assembly in Ontario, Canada.
Open Doors Special Report: Hard Times for Christians in Iraq
While suicide bombs and civil unrest continue to dog Iraq, Christians in the country are also in the midst of a spiritual battle for the right to be Christian, reports persecution watchdog Open Doors.
Germany Fears Its Peacekeepers Being Targeted in Afghanistan
Germany fears its peacekeepers and aid workers in Afghanistan have become targets of the Taliban and other insurgents who want to force Berlin to pull its soldiers and citizens out of the country.
Redcliffe College Gets Ready to Inspire Youth Workers
Redcliffe College in Gloucester is preparing to commence its annual youth ministry course, focusing on topics such as leadership and young people, and the theology of youth work and youth culture.
US Rock Success 'Grey Holiday' to Debut in UK
US Christian rock band Grey Holiday are hoping for the same success in the UK when they release their debut album The Glorious Revolution over here this autumn.
US Survey: Evangelicals Worry Most Over Health of Churches
When it comes to what changes are "absolutely necessary" for the United States to address in the next 10 years, the most likely answer among Americans concerns children's futures. Among evangelicals, however, the priority is very different, a new survey found.
New Middle East Comedy Show Hopes to Promote Christian Faith
A new comedy programme is being launched by the Christian satellite television ministry SAT-7 to "lift" the spirits of people in the Middle East and North Africa.
Rev Jesse Jackson Urges Londoners to Vote
Rev Jesse Jackson and MP Dawn Butler will visit Brent community radio station Life FM on Thursday to encourage residents to sign themselves onto the electoral register in order to utilise their right to vote.
Taliban Losing Patience with Korean Hostage Talks
The Taliban said it was losing patience with South Korean officials who have been negotiating for the release of 19 remaining Korean hostages.
Nigeria's Anglican Church Imposes HIV Test before Marriage
The Anglican Church in Nigeria has made it manditory for native couples wishing to be married by the Church to first take a HIV test.
Billy Graham Recovering in Hospital
The Rev Billy Graham is recovering at a hospital and is said to be in fair condition after two brief bouts of intestinal bleeding.
Archbishop Spends Sunday Night with Clubbers
The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, spent his Sunday night debating religion with young people in a Cardiff nightclub.
Christian Aid Helps Hurricane Dean Victims
Christian Aid staff and partner organisations are stepping up relief efforts, including clearing trees and other debris blocking roads in Jamaica and will also be providing relief to people in Haiti whose crops have been destroyed.
Christians Ready Hurricane Response
Christians are on hand to respond as Hurricane Dean continues its rampage towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Helicopter Crash in Iraq Kills 14 US Soldiers
A helicopter crash in northern Iraq on Wednesday killed 14 U.S. soldiers, the U.S. military said, the worst incident of its kind in more than two years.
Vatican Attacks Coverage of Italy Sex Abuse Cases
The Vatican's top diplomat accused the media of "shameful and mystifying" coverage of allegations of sexual abuse by Italian priests and suggested there might be a campaign against the Church.