The first ever set of guidelines giving advice for Christians and Muslims, who want to share their faith in an ethical way, will be launched today.

An Indonesian religious leader has told a visiting World Council of Churches delegation that Christians in his country see the US Democratic Party presidential candidate, Barack Obama, as a sign of hope.

In a move believed to be the first of its kind, Dutch broadcasting companies Radio Netherlands Worldwide and IKON in Hilversum yesterday launched the integral texts of the Bible and the Qu'ran alongside each other on one website.

A Muslim woman is to join the staff of a major cathedral, in an appointment believed to be the first of its kind.