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Confusion as Fighting Reported in Mission to Free Korean Hostages
Confusion arose as contrasting reports emerged from Afghanistan in the mission to free Korean Christian hostages being held by Taliban militants.
Calls to Close London 'Mega-Mosque' Site amid 'Contamination' Revelations
Reports have emerged that the land upon which the proposed London "mega-mosque" is due to be built has a "medium/high" contamination risk.
York Minster Receives £10m Lottery Grant
North England's largest Gothic cathedral, York Minster, has been awarded a grant of £10 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Welcomes Calls for More Aid to Burma
The House of Commons International Development Committee published a report this week urging the British Government to quadruple aid to Burma, fund cross-border humanitarian assistance to the internally displaced people (IDPs) and support pro-democracy initiatives.
Church of England Bishops Threaten Lambeth Conference Boycott
The worldwide Anglican Communion is heading towards a fresh breakdown in communications, after as many as ten Church of England bishops indicated that they may boycott 2008's Lambeth Conference.
Archbishop Backs Plans to Preserve Former Seminary
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti has offered his full support to proposals to preserve a former seminary and museum in the suburbs of Aberdeen.
Korean Evangelical Churches Under Cyber-Attack Amid Hostage Crisis
Evangelical churches in Korea are receiving criticism for sending missionaries to Afghanistan, following the recent kidnapping of 23 church volunteers.
Europe's Largest Church to Move to London's Thames Gateway
Europe's largest church, Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), based in London, is hoping to relocate its premises to Beam Reach in the Thames Gateway.
Historic Cornwall Church to Close Following Crippling Repair Bill
A Grade II listed church in Cornwall, established more than 100 years ago, is to be closed down after receiving a quote for repairs totalling more than £500,000.
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.
Bishop Follows Clooney, Pitt & Di Caprio with Hybrid Electric Car
The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch has reported that he is switching to use an electric-powered car.
WCC Welcomes Church Reconciliation
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has welcomed a historic achievement, as he testified the successfully culminated "process of healing and reconciliation" that involved two of the Council's founding members.
John Stott Concludes Public Ministry: 'Be More Like Jesus Christ'
Rev Dr John Stott concluded his final public engagement at the Keswick Convention last night, asking, "What is God's purpose for his people?"
Zimbabwe Archbishop Rebukes 'Orchestrated' Adultery Accusations
The Archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe has said those accusing him of committing adultery are attempting to discredit his name.
Rowling Uses Harry Potter to Initiate Worldwide Madeleine Poster Campaign
Harry Potter author JK Rowling plans to spread posters of missing Madeleine McCann across the world in the hope of helping to find the four-year-old.
Malaysia Muslims Call for Ban on 'Insulting' Evan Almighty Film
Muslims in Malaysia have called for the blockbuster movie 'Evan Almighty' to be banned in the country, saying it offends their religion.