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EU and U.S. seek to turn up pressure on Iran
The United States and the European Union sought on Tuesday to turn up the pressure on Iran to drop its nuclear enrichment programme, saying they were ready to go beyond a latest round of U.N. sanctions.
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai rejects unity govt
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Tuesday ruled out suggestions of a national unity government, saying his party was sure to win a presidential runoff despite government violence.
Cash-strapped U.N. cuts Sudan aid flights
The U.N.'s World Food Programme on Tuesday said it was cutting back its humanitarian air services in Sudan due to a $48 million (25 million pounds) funding shortfall.
Lord's Gym boosts health, safeguards purity
Shirtless men, women in sports bras - not at this gym.
Scottish chaplains debate benefits of devolution
One of Britain's biggest chaplaincy groups is hosting a national conference examining the pros and cons of devolution for Scotland.
Prince of Wales to thank Christians for 'million hours of kindness'
Prince of Wales to thank Christians for a 'million hours of kindness' across the UK as part of Hope08.
Maranatha: Christians can't be silent on forgotten young people
The Government's neglect of young people amounts to a "huge national crisis", the Maranatha Community has warned.
Government 'eviscerated' Climate Change Bill, says Christian Aid
International development agency Christian Aid has accused the Government of "eviscerating" the Climate Change Bill by failing to include within it a number of measures crucial to the fight against global warming.
Italy Gay pride march protests government, Church
Some 10,000 dancing and singing homosexuals and gay-rights supporters marched through Rome on Saturday, many of them chanting slogans against the Vatican and Italy's conservative new government.
Religious leaders unite to eradicate poverty
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and leaders of different faith groups reaffirmed their commitment on Monday to multi-religious efforts to help combat poverty and achieve the UN's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Ecumenical theological education strategic to Christianity, says congress
Ecumenical theological education is of strategic importance for Christianity in the 21st century, say Christians
In the shadow of the dam, communities long for water
Whilst the economies of South Africa and Lesotho are reaping the benefits of mountain water dams, those displaced to make way for them have little to laugh about.
Report: China funding campaign to eliminate house churches
A new report released on Sunday, exactly two months ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games, details the current Chinese Government's crackdown on unregistered Christians, including the funding of a campaign to eradicate house churches throughout China.
Iran warns of 'painful' reply if Israel attacks
Iranian Defence Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar was quoted on Tuesday as warning Israel of a "very painful" response if it launched a military strike over the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear programme.
China quake torrent crashes downstream
Muddy lake water from a dangerously unstable "quake lake" rushed through the devastated Chinese town of Beichuan on Tuesday and quickly turned into a torrent, after soldiers used explosives to blow away rubble.
EU says guard up for problem Chinese goods
The European Union is keeping up its guard to stop substandard Chinese goods from entering the bloc even as China makes huge strides to nip the problem in the bud, a senior official said on Tuesday.