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Burma Forces Pastor to Tear Down Orphanage
A Burmese pastor has described how the military regime in the country made him tear down his orphanage stone by stone, forcing the children in his care to live in a tent - in the ruins of their former home, Release International has reported.
Christians Welcome New Draft Bill for Peace & Reconciliation in Nepal
Nepal's Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction has published the first draft of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Bill.
15,000 Copies of Hope08 Resource Fill Britain's Churches
More than 15,000 copies of a new Hope08 resource have been distributed in just one month, organisers have reported.
WCC: Seeking Peace between North and South
While Korean Christianity has been making headlines because of the hostage crisis in Afghanistan, another dimension of the life and work of the Korean churches, which has gone largely unnoticed, is being recognised this week.
Sentamu to Send Bible to Every MP
Archbishop urges MPs to 'do nothing to change their lives' this summer - except to read the 100 Minute Bible.
Bestselling Author to Release Stories Inspired by Jesus
In a follow up to her bestselling book Real Lives, popular author D J Carswell will now release Live Wires. The book introduces real stories of people's lives being changed through Jesus Christ. Featured people include an actor, a successful businessman, a singer, and a Page Three photographer.
Health Crisis in Flood-Hit South Asia; Children Most Vulnerable
South Asia's ruinous flood, which has affected millions and forced many to become homeless, is becoming a greater health concern as the threat of waterborne continues to rise.
Madeleine Parents Call Portuguese Police to Produce Evidence of Death
The parents of missing Madeleine McCann face fresh challenges in Portugal, after an attorney called them "strange" for leaving their children alone on the night the young girl vanished, and national newspapers report that detectives believe their daughter is dead.
Bebo Norman to Release Christmas Album
Popular Dove Award-winning artist Bebo Norman has recently been signed to Seattle-based BEC Recordings. The first project under the multi-album agreement, Christmas/From The Realms Of Glory, is set for a 2 October release date. Norman is scheduled to release his next studio project in spring 2008.
TobyMac Continues to Break Records
Popular Christian artist TobyMac and his latest project Portable Sounds continues to break records, now having over 100 Christian radio stations playing his hit singles "I'm For You" and "Made to Love". "Made to Love" is also currently No. 1 on R&R chart CHR chart.
Mozambique Faces Food Shortages Following Floods
Mozambique, still recovering from crippling floods, cyclones and drought, will face severe food shortages that could affect up to 550,000 people by October, a top emergency coordinator said 9 August.
British Tourists Injured as Arctic Glacier Causes Giant Wave
A chunk of an Arctic glacier broke into the sea and triggered a huge wave that injured 18 people on a sightseeing boat, almost all of them British tourists, Norwegian officials said 9 August.
Bush: Others Are Delaying Guantanamo Bay Prison Closure
Reluctance by other countries to take custody of terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay is delaying Washington's shutting of the widely criticized prison, U.S. President George W. Bush said on Thursday.
Experts: Brazil Fights Slave Labor Not Its Causes
Brazil has made considerable progress in freeing slave laborers but has not done enough to punish the crime or tackle its causes, experts told a congressional committee on Thursday.
South Africa President Criticised Over Sacking HIV/AIDS Expert
South African opposition parties and AIDS activists criticised President Thabo Mbeki on Thursday for sacking his deputy health minister, who has won widespread praise for her approach to tackling the disease.
India Looks to Rebuild as Floods Recede
Monsoon flood waters were slowly trickling away and aid slowly trickling into devastated areas of north and eastern India on Thursday, while authorities began talking about rebuilding homes and reopening schools.