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'Uk could become Muslim nation' Audio
A stark warning from a high profile journalist - in the future Islam will be the dominant religion in the UK.
Charity warns that millions of Brits will go hungry Audio
Thirteen million people across the UK might not be able to feed themselves according to the charity, Foodbank.
Call for churches to celebrate gay partnerships Audio
A Christian MP's calling for churches to be more open to the idea of treating civil partnerships like traditional marriages.
Christians called to tackle gang culture Audio
An event's being run tomorrow looking at how the church can engage with disaffected young people.
US begins offensive in Afghanistan Audio
Thousands of US marines and hundreds of Afghan troops have launched an assault on Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan.
Vicars to be asked to work longer Audio
Clergy could soon be made to work an extra three years before picking up their pension.
Redundant couple start business Audio
Susan and John Challinor from the Wirral have launched an online directory of Christian workers from all sorts of trades.
Noah's Ark sails down Thames Audio
The Bishop of London will share a stage will sheep and alpacas today.
Tributes to Jackson
Tributes have been paid to Michael Jackson at New York's Apollo Theatre where the singer performed as a child.

Fans danced in the aisles and sang his songs.

Civil rights activist the Reverend Al Sharpton said he was one of the greats.
Church school bans girl from wearing necklace Audio
But the Diocese of Blackburn is rubbishing claims a girl has been banned from wearing a cross at a church school.
Ice cream ad banned Audio
An offensive ice cream advert that shows a priest and a nun in a seductive pose has been banned.
Education shake up announced Audio
News plans on reforming schools and colleges are being announced by the government this afternoon.
US troops pull out of Baghdad Audio
Iraqis have been celebrating the withdrawal of US troops from Baghdad.
School bars woman in veil Audio
The teacher who was visiting with two students was told a policy was in place at St Mary's in Blackburn which meant she had to identify herself.
Priest caught drink driving
Father Maurizio was stopped after celebrating mass four times - drinking at each of the gatherings.
Bishop paints gloomy picture for C of E Audio
The Rt Revd Paul Richardson - Assistant Bishop of Newcastle said unless some of his colleagues get hold of the situation the Church will die out.
Indian Christians receive official apology over persecution Audio
A senior Indian politician has apologised to Christians in the Orissa region of the country after they suffered months of violence at the hands of Hindu extremists.
Religous leaders clamp down on Euthanasia Audio
Archbishops Rowan Williams and Vincent Nichols along with Rabbi Jonathon Sachs are concerned at attempts to change the law.
Help for Christians in Pakistan Audio
Help's being offered to a group of Christians whose homes were destroyed by a violent mob in Pakistan.
Religous leaders to star on Turkish TV Audio
Religious leaders are to take part in a Turkish TV show in an attempt to convert atheists into believers.
Police kill Christians in Egypt Audio
It's reported police in Egypt have killed two Christians who were building a church.
Vicar in court over 'sham' marriages Audio
The Reverend Alex Brown, from East Sussex, is accused of conspiring to allow immigrants unlawful entry to the country by tying the knot.
Families at the heart of homelessness Audio
Churches are being urged to invest time in families in order to lower the number of homeless people.
Peer loses marriage licence
The Earl of Devon claimed same sex partnerships was against his religion and it ended up costing him two hundred thousand pound a year.
The fight against forced marriages is being stepped up Audio
Teachers, doctors and the police are being given more advice in an attempt to crack down on forced marriages.
BMA debates praying doctors Audio
A Christian doctor says she's disappointed her colleagues haven't backed her call to allow medical staff to offer prayers to patients.
BA talks stall Audio
British Airways has approached the conciliation service ACAS to help it through talks with unions.
Christian homeland planned for Iraq Audio
There are calls for a Christian homeland to be created in the north of Iraq.
President picks a church
The American President has finally settled on a church.
Top tips for staying cool in the heatwave Audio
The heatwave is continuing today and is set to peak on Thursday.
Iraqi hostages shot dead
Canon Andrew White who lives in Iraq and is friends with them said their family had been told the news by police.
Teenagers discuss third world issues Audio
The Global Student Forum's taking place in London with the theme being child morality.
Muslim conversion for 11 year old boy Audio
A Muslim preacher is being criticised for converting an 11 year old boy to Islam.
Doctors to debate prayer for patients Audio
The issue's being raised at the British Medical Association's annual conference this week.
Calls for change in law on gangs Audio
Families of gang victims want a new punishment introduced to allow judges to imprison any gang member who's present when someone is killed.

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