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Church of England Releases Synod Results
The Church of England's Presiding Officer, David Michael Williams, has announced further results of the elections in the General Synod, including the Rt. Rev. Graham James, Bishop of Norwich...
Ex-Church of Scotland Minister Wins Unfair Dismissal Claim
A former minister with the Church of Scotland has against all expectations won the right to claim compensation for alleged sex discrimination by the Church of Scotland...
Bangladeshi Women Reject WTO Negotiations
Hundreds of women from poor rural regions of Bangladesh gathered in Dhaka, the country's capital, to reject the WTO negotiations which continue to be marred by stalemate in Hong Kong...
Tsunami Aid Workers See Signs of Recovery
One year on and Church World Service Aid workers are reporting signs of progress right throughout the tsunami-affected zone. The need, however, is still urgent, as thousands continue to live in temporary...
Date Set for Next World Mission Sunday
World Mission Interpretation and Networks, an office within the Anglican and Global Relations ministry, has set the date for the next World Mission Sunday as 26th February 2006...
Church of England Welcomes Results of Government Anti-Terror Consultation
The Church of England has welcomed news that the Home Office has dropped proposals to close places of worship on the suspicion that terrorist activity is taking place there...
Christian Aid Rejects WTO Development Package
Christian Aid has rejected the 'Improved Market Access' package, the latest offering from negotiators at the World Trade Organisation talks in Hong Kong. The deal would waive any tariffs or quotas on exports...
South Korean Stem Cell Advances May Have Been Faked
It has been reported that a South Korean pioneer has admitted that some vital parts of the team's ground-breaking workings on stem cells may have been fabricated...
Christian Herald to Cease Publishing in the New Year
The gem of British Christian journalism, the Christian Herald, will cease publication at the end of January 2006. The difficult decision was made by the trustees and executives of CPO, and marks the end of an era in UK Christian publishing...
UNICEF Annual Report: Several Million Unprotected Children
The annual report from UNICEF, the child welfare wing of the UN, has said that hundreds of millions of children around the world live unprotected and on the edge of society...
Government’s Trust School White Paper Receives Increased Opposition
The government’s proposals to introduce ‘Trust Schools’ has come under more intense scrutiny this week, and the number of those with deep concerns over such institutions seems to be increasing...
Scottish Chaplain Attacks Retailers Over Long Working Hours
A Scottish minister who chaplains at two of Scotland's largest and busiest shopping centres has criticised retail bosses for the long working hours that many of their staff will have to endure this Christmas...
Afghanistan Earthquake Causes Fear; No Casualties Reported
Early Tuesday morning a 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Afghanistan’s northeastern Hindu Kush region, causing fear among recent Pakistan quake survivors although no casualties were reported thus far...
Bangladeshi Churches Concerned over Recent Bombings
Church leaders in Bangladesh have reacted with anguish to a recent series of bombings in the country's capital. The attacks are being blamed on extremist Islamic groups intent on bringing about Sharia law...
Scripture Union Youth Website Appeal Continues
Scripture Union Scotland's November appeal to gather funds for the development of a new youth website is gaining momentum as donations break £50,000. SU Scotland is also appealing to youths in Scotland to...
British Envoy in Iraq Still Hopeful of Hostage Release
An envoy from the Muslim Council of Britian, currently in Iraq with the aim of bringing about the release of the Christian Peacemaker Teams hostages has said he is still "hopeful" that the men will be released...