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UN's Kofi Annan Calls for Release of Burmese Activist on Her 60th Birthday
United Nations' Secretary-General Kofi Annan has marked the sixtieth birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese pro-democracy leader & Nobel Peace Prize-winner, by appealing to the Government to end her house arrest...
Vietnam Pastor Held in Mental Hospital for Religious Beliefs
Reports have been released that Rev. Than Van Truong of the Baptist General Conference house church organisation is being held in a mental hospital despite claims that he is clearly sane...
UNICEF Highlights Famine & Suffering of Children in Africa
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on the 'Day of African Child' has drawn international attention to the dire situation of children in Africa caused by a huge shortfall in funding...
Leaked Documents Reveal "New Offensive" Against Chinese Christians
Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) has reported on documents leaked from the Chinese government saying, "We have dealt with the Falun-gong. We have arrested and put their leaders on the run...
Christian Medical Fellowship Urges British Rethink as Italy’s Fertility Law Fails
The attempt to relax fertility laws in Italy were defeated on Monday with strong opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, and Christian medical professionals in the UK have called on the government to rethink...
Gospel Reaching People in Iran via Mass-media
Iran is a country which has a population that is 99% Muslim, specifically Shiite Muslims, with the remaining 1% consisting of Bahai, Jews and Christian faiths. Using mass media in the spreading of the gospel seems to be an opportunity used by many...
CSW Joins London Protest to Call for Release of Burmese Democracy Leader
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) will join a protest to take place on 17th June 2005 from 2-3 p.m. outside the Burmese Embassy in London. They will be accompanied by the people of Burma and coalitions...
Churches Condemn Scotland’s Proposals for Same-Sex Adoption as "Immoral"
Since the Scottish government unveiled proposals to approve the rights of child adoption for same-sex and unmarried couples last Friday, churches in Scotland have condemned the move as "gravely immoral" and have expressed their worries...
Christians in India Face Fierce Persecution
Authorities in Orissa have ceased the demolition of 108 Christian families' houses after intervention from the State's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The demolition of houses was ordered before the monsoon period...
Blair Ready to Tour 4 World Cities in 48 Hours to Make Africa Dream a Reality
British Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet today with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is the first of four meetings with world leaders that Blair will undergo within the next 48 hours. As Britain is to Chair the upcoming G8 summit...
Fate of Faith Groups in Kazakhstan Still Uncertain
Religious groups in Kazakhstan are facing a tense period as new amendments to a law concerning national security are soon to be voted upon. These amendments will have a strong influence...
Italian Aid Worker Released in Kabul - Authorities deny Religious Connection
The Italian aid worker of Care International, Ms Clementina Cantoni was released from hostage after 24 days, Interior Ministry in Afghanistan announced yesterday. It was feared that religious extremists were behind the kidnapping...
13-Member Panel of Reference Deal with Anglican Homosexuality Controversy
On 8th June, the 13-member Panel of Reference to deal with the controversy over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion worldwide was appointed and confirmed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams...
UK Catholic Community Urged to Join Make Poverty History Rally in Edinburgh
The Make Poverty History rally is scheduled to take place in Edinburgh on 2nd July 2005. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has joined the campaign and urged Catholics in England & Wales to join him at the rally...
Faitworks Launches Awards Search for Christian Church Projects
Faithworks is ready to award a £5,000 grant and consulting support to three projects based on the Christian faith. There are two awards in Community Innovation Awards and one award in Community Resource Award...
Persecution to Increase in India as Extremists Train Militants to Fight Christians
The Hindu Fundamentalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) announced on 6th June its shocking new initiative to train Hindu militants to fight Christians. A training camp has been set up in Jeypore...