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Amnesty Intl. Refuses to Change Abortion Policy Despite Catholic Objections
The worldwide human rights group Amnesty International has no plans to revoke its new policy backing abortion for women subject to sexual violence, rape or incest despite strong opposition from the Roman Catholic Church.
Hollywood Writer Joins Panel for Faith Film Festival
A group of high profile media professionals have agreed to act as judges for the final rounds of the recently launched Insight Film Festival.
No Word on Korean Hostages as Taliban Deadline Passes
A Taliban "final deadline" for resolving a crisis over 22 South Korean hostages the group is threatening to kill passed on Monday, but there was no word on their fate from either the rebels or the Afghan government.
South Africa's Cape Town Hit by Flooding
South Africa's top tourist city Cape Town struggled on Monday to cope with flooding that affected thousands of people, cut off roads and forced shantytown residents to bale out water with buckets.
Tap Water to be Restored to Britain's Flood-Hit Homes
Water supply is expected to be restored to thousands of homes in flood-hit areas on Monday, although a full recovery remains days away.
New EU Treaty Requires Luck of the Irish
The European Union's planned new reform treaty is in real danger of being toppled next year by Ireland, undermining moves to pluck the 27-country bloc out of a two-year institutional crisis.
Darfur Rebel Group JEM Splits Again Ahead of Peace Talks
Darfur's rebel Justice and Equality Movement has split again, a spokesman said on Monday, ahead of a United Nations and African Union meeting to unite the insurgents before peace talks with the Sudanese government.
Baptists Plan Evangelistic Drive into Cuba
Baptist conventions in Cuba are preparing to launch dual evangelistic drives to expand their mission works in the northern Caribbean country.
Israel Prepares Plan to Ease West Bank Restrictions
Israel is preparing to remove some of the roadblocks and checkpoints that restrict Palestinian travel in the West Bank as a gesture to President Mahmoud Abbas after months of resistance, officials said on Monday.
Children Vote God as Their Inspiration to Make a Better World
British children have voted God as the most inspirational person to make the world a better place, a recent survey has shown.
Bath Churches to Take Lead in Green Living
Churches across the Diocese of Bath and Wells are getting ready to take the lead in environmentally-friendly living.
Christians Worldwide to Unite in Prayer for Peace Initiative
Christians from all over the world are set to join in prayers during the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September.
York Minster Receives £10m Lottery Grant
North England's largest Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has been awarded a grant of £10 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Church of England's Longest-Serving Priest Dies
A Staffordshire clergyman, who celebrated 70-years of priestly ministry last September, has died at the age of 98.
Taliban says No Backing Down as Deadline Looms
The fate of 22 South Korean hostages hangs in the balance as the Taliban said it would not back down from its 8:30 am deadline on Monday.
Study Blames Climate Change for Rise in Hurricanes
The number of Atlantic hurricanes in an average season has doubled in the last century due in part to warmer seas and changing wind patterns caused by global warming, according to a study released on Sunday.