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More rain may hinder Typhoon Haiyan recovery, Christian Aid warns
More rain may hinder Typhoon Haiyan recovery, Christian Aid warns

The worst of Typhoon Haiyan may be over, but the Philippines has a long way to go before it recovers from the devastating storm that hit over the weekend.

Prayer vigil against religious discrimination in India
Prayer vigil against religious discrimination in India

Release International holds prayer vigil at the India High Commission

White Poppies - Remembrance past, peace to come

Remembrance day is not a celebration of military service

Typhoon Haiyan: Archbishop of Canterbury praying for those affected
Typhoon Haiyan: Archbishop of Canterbury praying for those affected

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out following the catastrophic Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, with a message of prayer and solidarity for all those affected.

Chinese government looks to church to fill social care gap
Chinese government looks to church to fill social care gap

The Chinese Government said at a recent Bible Society conference in Shanghai that it welcomed the support of the church in meeting the needs of the nation

Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan prompts call for prayer
Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan prompts call for prayer

Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in recorded history with winds reaching up to 200 mph, is continuing to have a devastating effect on the Philippines.

Commonwealth countries urged to put pressure on Sri Lanka over religious freedom concerns
Commonwealth countries urged to put pressure on Sri Lanka over religious freedom concerns

Commonwealth heads of government should press Sri Lanka to improve its religious freedom record, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said.

Philippines typhoon: World Vision mounts \'massive\' response
Philippines typhoon: World Vision mounts 'massive' response

World Vision is mounting a large-scale response to help some 1.2 million people affected by one of the strongest storms on record.

Iranian Christian released from prison

Mostafa Bordbar was released from prison on November 3, following a successful appeal against his 10-year prison sentence

Emergency appeal after Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines
Emergency appeal after Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines

Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal as it warns of "colossal" damage in the Philippines

Thousands of Cyclone Phailin victims homeless and destitute
Thousands of Cyclone Phailin victims homeless and destitute

Several ministries in eastern India, assisted by Christian Aid Mission, report staggering needs as they seek to help victims of Cyclone Phailin.

Billy Graham\'s last message to the American people: \'Our country\'s in great need of spiritual awakening\'
Billy Graham's last message to the American people: 'Our country's in great need of spiritual awakening'

It's Billy Graham's 95th birthday today and to mark the occasion the famed evangelist is delivering his final message to the American people via a broadcast message.

Peacebuilding is \'God\'s vocation\'
Peacebuilding is 'God's vocation'

World Council of Churches hears message of peace at 10th Assembly

Syrian refugees facing harshest winter in years
Syrian refugees facing harshest winter in years

Christian Aid fears inadequate shelter will put the lives of Syrian refugees at risk this winter.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Cautious welcome after rebel group promises to disarm
Democratic Republic of Congo: Cautious welcome after rebel group promises to disarm

M23 rebels promise to use "purely political means" to pursue their goals

Imprisoned Iranian pastor released
Imprisoned Iranian pastor released

An Iranian Christian sentenced to 10 years in prison has been released after three months.