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Sydney Anglicans Close Door to Episcopal Author for 'Gutting' Christian Faith
The Anglican bishop in Sydney has given an order to prohibit a liberal U.S. Episcopal priest from entering any of the churches in the diocese over a new book that one reviewer said "defaced the only portrait of Jesus that makes any real sense."
Freedom! Sculpture Finds Permanent Home in New Slavery Museum
The Haitian Freedom! sculpture, commissioned by Christian Aid and National Museums Liverpool, has found its permanent home in the new International Slavery Museum, which opens on 23 August - the day Haitian slaves started their fight for freedom.
World Vision, Willow Creek Awards South African Church for Aids Work
South African church garners award from Willow Creek Association and World Vision in recognition of its Aids work.
Female Korean Hostage Forfeited Freedom for Colleague
A Taliban militant said Wednesday that one of the hostages had foregone her chance of freedom to allow another captive who was more ill to be released.
Chinese, Korean Christians to Develop New China Mission Strategy
Chinese and Korean Christians will discuss new strategies for missions in China next week at an unprecedented gathering expected to draw together some of the brightest minds in missions from both China and South Korea.
Hundreds in Gagged March Against Kenya Media Bill
Hundreds of Kenyan journalists taped their mouths shut in silent protest on Wednesday against a new media bill that would force them to disclose their sources for any story that gives rise to a legal dispute.
New Dam to Power Sudan From Next Year
Sudan's Merowe Dam will start generating power next year, and will eventually increase the vast African nation's electricity supply by 150 percent, officials said on Tuesday.
Scottish Labour Leader McConnell Resigns
Jack McConnell resigned as leader of the Scottish Labour Party on Wednesday, leaving his party struggling to rebuild its support base after nationalists ended 50 years of Labour dominance in Scotland in May.
Bewilderment as Dutch Bishop says 'Call God Allah' to Ease Relations
A Roman Catholic Bishop in the Netherlands has proposed people of all faiths refer to God as Allah to foster understanding, stoking an already heated debate on religious tolerance in a country with one million Muslims.
Experts say Aviation Greenhouse Curbs May Fall Short
The aviation industry may be more damaging to the environment than widely thought because aircraft not only release carbon dioxide but they also produce other harmful gases that warm the earth, experts said.
China a Key to Darfur Peace, say Activists
China must stop supplying weapons to Sudan and curb ties with the country to help halt killings in the war-torn region of Darfur, activists said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Minister Rules Out Dialogue with Opposition
Zimbabwe's justice minister on Wednesday dismissed the suggestion his government might open dialogue with opposition groups and accused them of carrying out violent acts to seize power.
Family of Man Murdered in Litter Row Tell of Grief
The sister of a man murdered in a row over litter thrown into a car spoke on Wednesday of the family's grief at his death.
Russian Nationalists Suspected of Train Bombing
Radical Russian nationalists are the most likely culprits in a bombing which derailed a Moscow-to-St. Petersburg train, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a source close to the investigation.
British Public Wants Early Alert to Food Crises
Three quarters of Britons would like to see news coverage of food crises in the developing world at the early stages and said it was up to the media to inform them, a poll by Care International said on Wednesday.
British Climate Bill Nearing Completion
Britain is likely to put forward legislation within three months to cut carbon emissions by at least 60 percent in the fight against global warming, environmentalists said on Wednesday.