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Family Members Pray for Korean Hostages' Release
Tearful family members of South Korean volunteers held hostage by Afghan Taliban rebels prayed for their safe release at their church on Sunday.
Religious Controversy as Final Harry Potter Launches
The latest Harry Potter book launched worldwide, sparking religious controversy in Israel. Religious politicians are accusing the bookstores - which will be opening on the Sabbath, the Jewish holy day - of putting profits ahead of religious sensitivities for agreeing to open their shops to sell the final instalment to eager fans.
Rise of Christian Games Creates Buzz Ahead of Developers Conference
With Christian games emerging more and more into the mainstream market, there is a need of collaboration to keep the high level of quality...
10 Tips For Better Sleep Tonight
We all know how important a good night's sleep is; it affects our productivity, focus, mood, energy and performance...
'More Cake, Vicar?' Campaign to Support Anglican Mission Abroad
'More Cake, Vicar?' One mission group certainly hopes so, as it encourages churches to bake and sell cakes to raise funds for Anglican mission abroad.
Scientists Find 3 Genes that Control HIV Levels
Scientists have pinpointed three genes that help some HIV-infected people rein in the virus and postpone the onset of AIDS in a finding that may help guide vaccine and drug development, they said Thursday.
Pigs and Bicycles Reversing Poverty in Guinea
Grants from BMS World Mission partners are helping people in the African country of Guinea raise their living standards with bicycles and pigs.
'Labels R4 Jars, Not Young People,' say Young Christian Workers
A seven foot jar full of pickled hoodies will be paraded along Fleet Street in London next Tuesday to bring the message to the media that 'labels R4 jars, not young people'.
US Catholic Church Remains Steady Despite Scandals
The sexual abuse scandal in the U.S. Roman Catholic Church that rocked Boston six years ago and rippled across the country before the latest after-shock in Los Angeles does not appear to have markedly thinned the church's ranks or the money it takes in.
Climate Deals Turn Up Heat in Indonesia's Dark Peatlands
It used to be malaria that gave people fevers in Indonesia's remote, mosquito-infested peatlands. Now it is carbon.
Scientists Find 3 Genes that Control HIV Levels
Scientists have pinpointed three genes that help some HIV-infected people rein in the virus and postpone the onset of AIDS in a finding that may help guide vaccine and drug development, they said Thursday.
Youth for Christ Partners with Four Kornerz
Four Kornerz have signed a key partnership agreement with leading Christian organisation Youth for Christ.
'More Cake, Vicar?' Campaign to Support Anglican Mission Abroad
'More Cake, Vicar?' One mission group certainly hopes so, as it encourages churches to bake and sell cakes to raise funds for Anglican mission abroad.
Harry Potter Final Book Goes on Sale
Harry Potter fans poured into book stores around the world on Saturday to get hold of the seventh and final volume in the series and discover the secret of the boy wizard's fate.
Congo Bishops Alarmed by 'Uncontrolled Pillaging of Natural Resources'
Bishops and archbishops from across the Democratic Republic of Congo have pulled together to form an episcopal commission to monitor the exploitation of natural resources in the country.
Taliban Kills 2 Germans in Afghanistan; Korean Christians Await Fate
Afghan Taliban rebels killed the second of two German hostages on Saturday after the end of their deadline for Germany to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan and the Afghan government to free all Taliban prisoners.