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Democratic Republic of Congo still unstable, warns Christian Aid
Democratic Republic of Congo still unstable, warns Christian Aid

News that the M23 leadership has abandoned its rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was welcomed by peace groups all over the globe earlier this month, but Christian Aid warns this will not provide a "quick fix" solution to ongoing instability in the African country.

Blogger Makoto Yamaya found guilty of defaming Christian Today in Japan

Court in Japan orders blogger to pay damages and delete libellous blogs

Looted church icons returned to Cyprus
Looted church icons returned to Cyprus

Cyprus officially received back the largest haul of looted church icons, frescoes and mosaics on Tuesday.

20 weeks: Potential historic shift in US abortion law
20 weeks: Potential historic shift in US abortion law

At what point human rights should apply to unborn babies is once again on the agenda in the US

Typhoon Haiyan response: Salvation Army fears outbreak of disease
Typhoon Haiyan response: Salvation Army fears outbreak of disease

More charities are announcing their financial support for aid relief work in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.

Salvation Army Thanksgiving food baskets for Boston\'s most needy
Salvation Army Thanksgiving food baskets for Boston's most needy

Salvation Army sees 33% spike in number of families requesting Thanksgiving food basket in the Boston area

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