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Church Fund to Offer Support to Foot and Mouth Affected Farms
A church-based fund for flood affected farmers is to be expanded to cover farmers affected by the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
South Korea Makes First Contact with Hostage
South Korean officials have made their first contact with one of the 21 hostages kidnapped by Taliban insurgents more than two weeks ago, an official in Seoul said on Monday, but there have been no signs of progress.
Metal Crime Wave Hits Britain's Churches
Hundreds of churches across Britain are facing a crime wave as it has been revealed thieves are stealing millions of pounds worth of metal from its rooftops to ship to other parts of the world to take advantage of huge demand.
Mercy Ships Restoring Sight in Africa
Mercy Ships continues to bring physical and spiritual healing to some of the poorest people in Liberia through its fully equipped hospital ship, the Africa Mercy.
Anglican Church of Canada Sees Trend of Financial Losses Continue
The Anglican Church of Canada has reported a shortfall of finances for the fourth year in-a-row.
World Vision Aids India and Bangladesh Flood Victims
World Vision's emergency relief teams in India and Bangladesh are on the ground responding to the critical needs of communities hardest hit by the ravaging floods that have displaced nearly 20 million people and left more than 200 dead.
Doctors Deliver Medicine to Korean Hostages in Afghanistan
Afghan doctors delivered medicines on Sunday for 21 South Koreans kidnapped by Taliban rebels in Afghanistan more than two weeks ago.
UN Peacekeepers Vital to Ending Darfur Crisis
Caritas Internationalis has warned that a solution to the crisis in the troubled region of Darfur in Sudan will not be possible without the presence of UN peacekeepers.
Young People to Explore Theology of Humour
Youngsters in Birmingham will have the opportunity this September to look at the spirituality of laughter and whether God has a sense of humour.
Morrisons Supports Salvation Army Emergency Teams in Flood-Hit Areas
Morrisons stores across England and Wales have stepped forward to offer support to The Salvation Army, who are helping families hit by the recent floods.
No Deal yet on Afghan Hostage Talks Venue -Taliban
Members of the Taliban said Sunday that there was still no agreement on a venue to hold direct talks with South Korean diplomats over the release of 21 Christian South Korean hostages.
New Church Appeal to Support Displaced Iraqis
A new $900,000 apppeal has been launched by Action by Churches Together International to alleviate the suffering of displaced Iraqis.
Low Death Toll in US Bridge Collapse 'A Miracle'
The Minneapolis Fire Chief said on Friday it was a miracle that only five people had so far been confirmed dead in the collapse of one of the city's main road bridges over the Mississippi River.
Savage South Asia Floods Pack Hospitals
Hospitals in eastern India were packed on Saturday with people suffering from waterborne diseases, and marooned villagers clashed with police as some of the worst floods in living memory ravaged South Asia.
New Director of Training to Advance 'Mission Mind' at Church Army
The new director of training for Church Army has taken up post this week. The Rev Canon Sue Hope, who was Sheffield Diocesan Missioner for five years, started her new role 1 August.
Zimbabwe Passes Legislation to Monitor Phones, Mail
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has signed into law an act enabling state security agents to monitor phone lines, mail and the Internet.