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Worldwide Call to Prayer for Korean Hostages in Afghanistan
The killing of a second Korean Christian hostage in Afghanistan has led the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea to make an urgent call for prayer.
Christian Leaders Praise Brown's Commitment to Poverty Goals
The Christian community has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's appeal for more international action to meet the Millennium Development Goals on time.
Fresh Taliban Deadline for Korean Hostages Nears
Afghanistan's Taliban set a fresh deadline of 0730 GMT Wednesday to free prisoners of the insurgent group in exchange for the lives of 21 South Korean hostages, a demand the Afghan government has rejected.
Taliban in Contact with South Korea on Hostages
Taliban insurgents, who have killed two Korean hostages and are threatening to kill more of the 21 they still hold, have been in touch with the South Korean government, a Seoul official said on Wednesday.
Mothers' Union Baghdad Addresses Humanitarian Crisis
The Mothers' Union revealed yesterday that it has been distributing emergency food aid to people in Baghdad through its 400 member-strong branch in the city.
Brown Urges People to Fight Global Poverty
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged governments, businesses and volunteer groups on Tuesday to unite in a show of "people power" to put the world back on track toward slashing extreme poverty by 2015.
UN Resolution on Darfur Troops Nears Vote
The U.N. Security Council reached broad agreement on a draft resolution to authorize up to 26,000 troops and police for Sudan's Darfur region, with a vote anticipated this week.
Tewkesbury Flood Victim Formally Identified
Gloucestershire Police said on Tuesday the body found in a submerged field in Tewkesbury at the weekend was that of missing 19-year-old local man Mitchell Taylor.
Latvia to Take EU to Court Over CO2 Allowance Cut
Latvia is to take the European Commission to court after the European Union executive decided to slash its planned carbon dioxide emission allowance for 2008 to 2012, Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis said on Tuesday.
'Life in Hell' for South Korean Hostages' Families
Sleeping feels like a sin for an exhausted Ryu Haeng-sik who looks after his two young daughters in suburban Seoul, waiting for word on his wife held by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.
East Asia Ministers Demand Taliban Free Hostages
Foreign ministers from 16 Asian nations called on Tuesday for the unconditional release of Korean hostages being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan and observed a minute's silence in memory of two already executed.
Afghans Recover Body of Slain Korean Hostage
Afghan authorities on Tuesday recovered the body of a second South Korean shot dead by Taliban kidnappers who threatened to kill more of the 21 hostages if Kabul does not free rebel prisoners by 0730 GMT on Wednesday.
Make a Stand Against Aids on Micah Sunday, Churches told
Hundreds of churches across the UK are expected to hold Micah Sunday 07 events this autumn to highlight the issues of HIV and Aids and the worldwide fight against poverty.
Calls to Close London 'Mega-Mosque' Site amid 'Contamination' Revelations
Reports have emerged that the land upon which the proposed London "mega-mosque" is due to be built has a "medium/high" contamination risk.
Killed South Korean Hostage was Active Volunteer
The second South Korean hostage shot dead by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan was identified on Tuesday as Shim Sung-min, 29, a former IT firm employee who did volunteer work to help the poor.
Ecumenical Mission Team to Visit Local Church Communities in Sri Lanka
War-torn Sri Lanka is to receive the first of a series of ecumenical 'living letters' teams which will visit Christian communities facing situations of violence in different regions of the world.