Christian Aid has welcomed the government’s decision against military action in Syria and called for increased efforts for a political solution to the conflict.

A new poll for Christian Aid shows the majority of Britons (57 per cent) believe that company owners should not be allowed to keep their identities secret.

Christian Aid has sent funds to assist communities affected by the heavy rain and severe flooding which has devastated south east Burma.

Despite intermittent peace talks in neighbouring Uganda, the conflict between the DRC national army and rebels continues on the ground in eastern DRC.