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Taliban, Afghans Seek Venue for Korean Hostage Talks

The Afghan government and Taliban kidnappers on Saturday sought a venue for negotiations to try to free 21 South Korean Christian hostages held for more than two weeks, the provincial police chief said.

Foot and Mouth Disease Found on UK Farm

Foot and mouth disease has been found in cattle on a British farm, the government said on Friday as it banned livestock movements to prevent a repeat of a 2001 outbreak that blighted farming and rural tourism.

Episcopal Bishop Ousts 21 Clergy from Pulpit

Breakaway Anglicans are claiming that Virginia's top Episcopal bishop has no authority to remove from the priesthood 21 clergy who have already "quit" The Episcopal Church.

Human Rights Watch: China Making No Progress

China is failing to make progress ahead of the Beijing Olympics as government security forces intensify crackdowns on independent media and individual activists, says a human rights advocacy group.

Christians Respond to Collapsed Bridge with Aid, Prayers

Christian organizations and individuals across the country have stepped in to offer aid and prayer for survivors of Minneapolis's collapsed bridge as rescuers continue to comb the river for the missing and the nation still tries to grapple with the reality of the shocking event.

South Asia Monsoon Kills Over 1000, Displaces 19 Million

The heaviest monsoon rain said to hit South Asia in over three decades has killed over 1,000 people and driven some 19 million locals from their flooded homes.

Smitty Christmas Album Releases October

Legendary Christian musician Michael W Smith has announced the US release date for his 20th album, a collection of original Christmas songs.

African Union & United Nations Hold Crunch Darfur Peace Talks

A joint African Union/United Nations meeting was held Friday in Arusha, Tanzania with an aim to establish a framework for peace talks between the Darfur rebel groups and the government of Sudan.

Church of England Meeting Demands of Digital Era

The Church of England's use of the internet is expanding in efforts to keep up with advancing technology, with an electronic news bulletin and trial podcasts now available on its website.

Salvation Army Responds Following Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

The Salvation Army in the USA is responding, after a bridge in Minneapolis collapsed at rush hour, hurling cars into the Mississippi and killing at least three people.

Korean Hostage Families Weigh Up Afghan Visit to Plea for Help

Tragic news of hostage deaths and false reports of a military rescue operation coupled with unrelenting stress and sleep deprivation have the family members of the Korean Christian hostages considering a visit to Kabul or Washington to directly plea for help.