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Christian protesters removed from Tiananmen Square
Officials remove Christian protesters from Beijing's Tiananmen Square as China cracks down on dissenting voices just days ahead of Olympics.
Olympic athletes: faith more important than gold medals
It takes years of sweat, pain and determination to qualify for the Olympics, but some of the world's top athletes heading to Beijing want the world to know there is something more important than winning gold medals, and that is a relationship with God.
Williams compares gay relationships to marriage
The spotlight is back on Rowan Williams today after letters emerged in which he says gay relationships could "reflect the love of God" in a way comparable to marriage, according to media reports today.
Steven Curtis Chapman in first interview since daughter's death
Award-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman and his family opened their hearts for the first time this week since the loss of their youngest family member in May.
MAF: Evangelism abound in Chad despite instability
In spite of being a troubled nation, there is much evangelism taking place in Chad. Pastors and church leaders are being empowered to share the Gospel all over the country as part of the Chad for Christ campaign.
Christian Aid launches Africa food crisis appeal
International development agency Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to support the millions of people going hungry across Africa in the face of escalating food prices.
Church memorial service for TV presenter Speight
A memorial service will be held today in celebration of the life of children's TV presenter Mark Speight.
Ecumenical Aids bodies want more 'HIV-competent' churches
Ecumenical HIV and Aids bodies have announced plans for a new campaign to equip churches play their part in the global response to the HIV and Aids pandemic.
Superchick back with first album in three years
The US pop-rock sensation Superchick are mid-way through their most heavily supported release to date.
Indian pastor charged with forced conversion
A pastor in India and his wife have been arrested and charged under the controversial forced conversion laws.
Month of prayer to protect China's persecuted believers during Olympics
With the Olympics just days away, China's underground believers are bracing themselves for yet more persecution.
Port chaplains: Bringing Christ's love to the world's seafarers
Port chaplains around the world are helping to break the loneliness and isolation that seafarers face during months at sea.
Church plays key role in reaching marginalised HIV sufferers - Tearfund
Aid agency says the church plays a key yet unrecognised role in reaching the most marginalised communities living with HIV.
TV series sets hells angel, lesbian and playboy Bible challenge
A hells angel, a lesbian and a playboy are just some of the non-Christians to go through Bible studies and mentoring as part of a new Channel Four documentary this month.
Church says will support Canadian bus beheading suspect and wife
A church that once employed the man charged with attacking and beheading his seatmate on a bus in Canada last week says it plans to offer support to the accused and his wife.
Noise control equipment improves Mercy Ships play deck
Donation from noise control company IAC helps to provide safer, quieter play area on board world's largest charity ship, the Africa Mercy, run by Christian charity Mercy Ships.