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Ex-CEO takes over as South Korean president
Sounding like a man in a hurry, Lee Myung-bak became South Korea's new president on Monday promising pragmatism over ideology to achieve his most pressing task - reviving the economy.
Indonesia court hears Bali bombers case review
Three Islamic militants on death row for the 2002 Bali bomb attacks began court proceedings in a Bali court on Monday in a last-ditch attempt to avoid execution.
South Africa rights agency investigates white media ban
South Africa's leading human rights agency is investigating why white journalists were barred from a briefing with Jacob Zuma, the leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), media reported on Monday.
Protesters say they have bugged Japanese whalers
Anti-whaling activists said on Monday they had chased the flagship of Japan's whaling fleet out of waters near Antarctica after tracking it with high-tech bugs planted by two protesters who boarded the vessel last month.
Baptists hope 400th anniversary will inspire vision for movement's future
Nearly 2,000 Baptists are expected to gather for 400th anniversary of the birth of the Baptist movement in 2009.
Chad's believers testify God Emmanuel
Stories of God's saving grace and protection are emerging from the Christian pastors who chose to remain in troubled Chad throughout the recent violence in the country's capital N'Djamena.
Church must lead anti-sectarian drive - Northern Ireland evangelicals
A UN report on religion and belief in Northern Ireland asks hard questions about religion and sectarianism, the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has said.
Baptists helping Albanian Government stamp out people trafficking
Officials at the Embassy of Albania have expressed their thanks to British Baptists for the work they are doing together with the Albanian Government to stamp out people trafficking.
Christians unsure of religion's future in Cuba
Christians remain unconvinced that Cuba's new leader will end the suppression of believers in the communist country.
Delirious? to release Kingdom of Comfort
Delirious? performs for millions, but service in slums inspires call for social justice; first new studio album since 2005.
Mission Aviation Fellowship staff evacuate Chad
Mission Aviation Fellowship's team of pilots and ministry staff have evacuated to their home countries following recent unrest and instability in Chad.
Report: more than half of Britons have no religion
More than half the British people admitted they have no religious adherence, revealed a new UN report published last week.
China won't ban Bibles at Olympics, assures Palau
High profile evangelist Luis Palau is encouraging Christians to bring their Bibles to the Summer Olympics in China.
Evangelical Alliance challenges minister on immigration policies
The Evangelical Alliance is calling for a meeting between the Immigration Minister and church leaders after a UN report outlined areas of concern for religious freedom in the UK.
Manchester churches bucking national trend of decline
Churches in Manchester are hoping to build on gains in attendance over the last few years as the city continues to buck the national trend of declining Sunday congregations.
Wright faces life in jail for Ipswich murders
Convicted killer Steve Wright faces the prospect of being jailed for the rest of his life when he is sentenced on Friday for the murder of five prostitutes during a six-week killing spree.