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China Floods Continue Following Weeks of Heavy Rain
Weeks of heavy rain show no sign of let-up in China where another round of storms hit an eastern city, killing 31 people and injuring 171. The Health Ministry warned citizens that drinking water supplies were under threat.
'Fishermen' from Wales Create Biofuel from Car Fumes
The world's richest corporations and finest minds spend billions trying to solve the problem of carbon emissions, but three fishing buddies in North Wales believe they have cracked it.
'More Sexy, More Pressure, More Violence' Pervades Teen Girls
There's a reason many girls "throw like a girl," research suggests, and it's not a physical or anatomical one. Youth workers who analyse research have pointed to some of the new trends around age-old issues among girls, particularly the cultural downpour of "more sexy, more pressure, and more violence."
London School Mixes Business with Charity
Two huge containers full of redundant educational equipment will soon be on their way to under-resourced schools in northern Uganda, Zambia and South Africa thanks to an enterprising group of sixth form students at Greenford High School in Ealing, London
Exeter Christian Union to Seek Judicial Review in High Court
Ben Martin, the Christian student at the centre of the Exeter Christian Union row, has rejected the Independent Adjudication into the case as "unbalanced and selective".
Forest Whitaker Reverses from Ruthless Dictator to Moses
Oscar-winning Forest Whitaker who once played the ruthless dictator Idi Amin is reversing direction to play one of the Bible's most beloved figures in a new audio version of the Old Testament.
Narnia Featured at International Christian Retail Show
The International Christian Retail Show 2007, which was held last week in Atlanta, Georgia, displayed new Chronicles of Narnia products coming Spring 2008.
Wal-Mart to Sell Line of Religious Action Figures
Wal-Mart, the world's largest corporation, has jumped on the faith-based bandwagon with representatives announcing Tuesday that they will begin to test-sell biblical action figures in their stores.
Bishop 'Disappointed' with Outcome of Sexual Discrimination Tribunal
The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Rev Anthony Priddis, has expressed his disappointment after an employment tribunal found the Diocese of Hereford had discriminated against a gay Christian by not appointing him to the post of Youth Officer within the diocese.
Rebecca St. James Returns to Europe
Grammy-Award winning artist and author Rebecca St. James will be back in Europe this summer for a line-up of gigs. The Australian singer will be playing in Norway, Czech Republic, Holland, Switzerland and finally London.
UK says Darfur Needs International Security for Peace
Britain's new international aid minister said the violence plaguing Darfur would only end once there was proper security in place from the international community allied with proper support from Sudan.
Christian Aid's 'Cut the Carbon' Shoelaces to Support Historic March
People who want to show their commitment to tackling climate change can get a limited edition of Fairtrade, organic 'Cut the Carbon' shoelace, provided by Christian Aid.
Old School Equipment Given New Lease of Life in Uganda
Waste not, want not. A London school is helping under-resourced schools in northern Uganda by sending over its redundant educational equipment.
Spain Repatriates Children Illegally, says Charity
Spain is repatriating child migrants without first checking it is safe for them to go home, charity Save the Children said on Wednesday.
Militants Agree to Peace Talks in Lebanon fighting
The Islamist militant group battling Lebanese troops at a Palestinian refugee camp said on Wednesday it was willing to resume talks to end the fighting, a move that came after it lost ground in a two-month-old battle.
London Fights Climate Change to get Clean Water to Booming Population
Britain gave the green light on Wednesday for a desalination plant on London's River Thames in an effort to cope with climate change and get clean water to the capital's booming population.