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Government to Drive Forward EU Action on Climate Change
The Government has started a series of joint ministerial visits to key European capitals Tuesday to drive forward EU action on climate change.
Interview: Catching up with... thebandwithnoname
Having recently come back from their sell-out six week tour of the US, thebandwithnoname recently released their third album, Dying To Be There. The album features the newest members of the band; in addition to chipK, meet Straff, J, and Leon.
Churches Worldwide to Mobilise for Peace
Plans to mobilise churches around the world for peace were approved by the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee in early March.
Hillsong United and Starfield to Rock Canada
Australian rock worship band, Hillsong United, will be teaming up with Canadian rockers Starfield for their concerts in Canada. The band will embark on a tour of the US and Canada in April, bringing its explosive and passionate brand of modern worship across North America.
Church Army Resource Showcases Skateboarding Evangelist
Church Army will release a new DVD to inspire outreach groups with its focus on an innovative youth project in Bradford led by a skateboarding evangelist. The project features skateboarder Andy Milne and the Sorted team, working on housing estates, schools and reaching out to the youths in four parishes across the city.
Call for Muslim States to Apologise for Slave Trade
Islamic and Christian historians have called for a number of Muslim states to apologise for their part in the slave trade during a live radio debate.
US Christian Band Soars in Japan Radio Chart
Sensational Christian rock band Leeland's debut album, Sound of Melodies, hit stores across Japan last week. During the same week, the band's current single on the International Chart of Japan Radio, "Sound of Melodies", jumped from No. 17 to No. 6.
Online Church to Launch Ground-Breaking Service for BBC Radio
St Pixels, an online church, launched a new church environment and a ground-breaking service towards Easter for BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship.
Church of Ireland Fails to Appoint New Bishop
The Church of Ireland Episcopal Electoral College for Connor Diocese has failed to appoint a new Bishop of Connor.
North Korea Admits to Serious Food Shortages
World Food Programme official calls for international donors to increase funding as North Korea admits to critical food shortages.
Protester Disrupts Westminster Abbey Slave Abolition Service
A protester disrupted a service marking the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade at Westminster Abbey yesterday. Campaigner Toyin Agbetu, 39, stood in front of the altar shouting demands for an apology at the Queen and Prime Minister Tony Blair at the Westminster Abbey commemoration.
Indian Church Closed Down for Singing Too Loudly
The US-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned of three attacks earlier this month on Christians in Kerala, generally considered a safe-haven for Christians because of the large Christian minority there.
Christians Voice Alarm as Parliament Votes on Casino Licences
The leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance group on Newham Council has called for Christians to continue praying that parliament does not approve a new casino licence at a vote taking place today, 28 March 2007, Commons and Lords.
Protester Disrupts Westminster Abbey Slave Abolition Service
A protester disrupted a service marking the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade at Westminster Abbey yesterday.
Godfather of Gospel to Celebrate Music and Ministry with Friends
Nine-time Grammy winner Andrae Crouch will celebrate his years of music and ministry with a gala weekend of festivities. Universally known for his classic songs that have been recorded by artists as diverse as Elvis Presley and Destiny's Child...
Report Documents Persecution & Rape Atrocities in Burma
A new report documenting the use of rape against ethnic women in Burma was launched this week as the country's regime marked "Armed Forces Day".