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South Korean Hostages Held by Taliban Return Home
Two South Korean released by the Taliban earlier this week have arrived home, where they join family and church members still praying for the release of the remaining 19 hostages.
Pope Prays for Peru Earthquake Victims
Pope Benedict XVI offers prayers for the estimated 400 people killed by Wednesday's massive 8.0-magnitude earthquake in Peru.
Desperate Mother Combs Dead for Daughter in Peru
The central plaza of Pisco in Peru is normally a starting point for tourists heading to the Paracas Nature Reserve. On Thursday, it was an open morgue after the nearby church was flattened by a massive 8.0-magnitude earthquake during a mass on Wednesday.
Three Utah Mine Rescuers Killed
Three rescuers attempting to find six workers trapped in a collapsed Utah mine in the US have been killed by another cave-in during rescue efforts, according to officials.
Jars of Clay's Frontman to Release Children's Book
Jars of Clay's frontman Dan Haseltine will release his first book next month to reach a younger audience. The One, The Only, Magnificent Me will release15 September through Mackinac Island Press.
Renewed Hope for Utah Miners as Rescuers Pick Up Noises
Hope has been renewed in the fight to save six men from a Utah mine collapse in the US, after sound monitoring devices picked up noises.
Christian Relief Poised for Quake-Hit Peru
One of the world's largest Christian relief and development organisations said Thursday it was ready to respond to the magnitude-8.0 quake that struck central Peru Wednesday night.
Salvation Army: Cooking Up a Feast for the Homeless in Dublin
Great smells waft through The Salvation Army's Cedar House homeless centre in Dublin on Wednesday mornings as a small group of men meet for cookery classes with Captain Joanna.
Jesus Surf Classic to Celebrate 15th Anniversary
The Jesus Surf Classic will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year at Croyde Bay, 8th -9th September. This year's event will be the biggest ever, according to organisers, with a slight change in the categories.
Churches Remain United in Asian Flood Response
Church organisations worldwide are working hard to bring vital relief and comfort to communities across vast regions of central and south Asia hit by savage flooding.
Pope Prays for Victims of Peru's Earthquake
Pope Benedict offered prayers on Thursday for the victims of Peru's earthquake and called for immediate assistance for the hundreds of people who were injured or made homeless.
Children Suffer in East Sudan Cholera Outbreak
Two-year old Muwada Suleiman Mohamed lies unconscious on a metal cot, his trousers soaked with watery diarrhoea that drips through to a pan below.
Taliban, South Korea Officials Resume Hostage Negotiations
Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents and South Korean officials began a new round of talks on Thursday to secure the release of 19 Korean church volunteers, the first since two women hostages were freed this week.
Sri Lanka HIV Rate Low, but Poverty, War a Threat, says UN
Sri Lanka has one of the lowest prevalence rates of HIV in Asia, but poverty and displacement of civilians due to renewed civil war are making the island increasingly vulnerable, the United Nations said on Thursday.
WHO Praises Kenya in Fight Against Malaria
The U.N. World Health Organisation (WHO) praised Kenya on Thursday for its efforts to combat malaria, Africa's biggest killer, calling its mosquito net handouts a model for African governments.
Former Darfur Rebels say Khartoum Arming Militia
Former Darfur rebels accused Khartoum on Thursday of arming and training forces of a tribal militia who have killed 170 civilians in South Darfur in recent days, but the Sudanese army rejected the charge.