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Israeli Cable TV Provider Wants to Cancel Christian Network

Israeli cable television is planning to pull the plug on a major Christian TV network following complaints against the network's missionary ads targeting Jews.

Sentamu Urges Conservative Anglicans to Attend Lambeth Conference

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has warned conservative Anglicans that they risk breaking ties with the Archbishop of Canterbury and with historic Anglicanism if they boycott the 2008 Lambeth Conference.

Persecution Fuelling Drastic Decline of Christians in Palestine

As Islamist extremism grows, Christian existence in Palestinian territory is disappearing at an alarming rate, warns a distinguished scholar and international human rights lawyer.

Christian Groups Oppose 'No Need for Father' Embryo Bill

The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has joined with Christian Concern for our Nation in creating a short video to inspire churches and the faithful in the fight against the Government's draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill.

Archbishop Warns Conservatives in Anglican Row

Archbishop of York John Sentamu warned Anglican conservatives on Monday that boycotting a church summit next year means they will effectively expel themselves from the worldwide communion.

Afghan Taliban say Korean Hostages in Good Health

Twenty-three South Korean hostages held by Taliban rebels in Afghanistan are in good health and any use of force to rescue them would put their lives at risk, a Taliban spokesman said on Monday.

Thousands of Homes Without Water after Floods

Thousands of people in Gloucestershire were without water on Monday after a treatment works had to be shut down due to flooding from torrential rain.

Why You Shouldn't Skip Breakfast

Out of the three meals a day, breakfast is considered the most important, but is also the most frequently missed...

Former Church Premieres Slavery Drama

Intermission Theatre, a former derelict church in London, will host the world premiere of a slavery drama next week. Cracking the Whip is about a small-time Hackney drug dealer who finds himself transported back in time to a South Virginia slave plantation.

Major HIV/Aids Conference Opens in Sydney

The world's biggest scientific HIV and Aids conference opened in Australia on Sunday with experts calling for more funding for research and new findings which suggest male circumcision can reduce infection by 60 per cent.

Archbishop of Armagh expresses Doubt over Anglican Covenant

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Rev Alan Harper, has spoken out on the "sin" of division plaguing what he calls the "tortured" Anglican Communion.

Coach Carrying Poland Pilgrims Crashes in France, 26 Dead

At least 26 Polish pilgrims died on Sunday when their coach crashed off a mountain road at a notorious accident blackspot in the French Alps and burst into flames, police and officials said.

Archbishop of York Meets Severely Disabled Children

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has visited the York-based Family Fund, a national charity working with severely disabled children and their families.

Prep Time ahead of Mission to Seafarers' Cycle Challenge

Mission to Seafarers supporters are getting themselves into shape ahead of this year's Tour Pour La Mer cycle challenge to raise vital funds for the mission organisation's work with seafarers and shippers.

Prep Time ahead of Mission to Seafarers' Cycle Challenge

Mission to Seafarers supporters are getting themselves into shape ahead of this year's Tour Pour La Mer cycle challenge to raise vital funds for the mission organisation's work with seafarers and shippers.

Archbishop of York Meets Severely Disabled Children

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has visited the York-based Family Fund, a national charity working with severely disabled children and their families.