Major manufacturer praised for carbon emission cuts

by | Jan 20, 2008

The international development agency Christian Aid has applauded the new package of environmental measures announced by the UK’s largest biscuit manufacturer, which will substantially cut its carbon emissions and reduce its use of water and packaging. United...

Blaming the jobless, migrants and workers

by | Jan 19, 2008

In the UK, the government and opposition are competing to show how they will make life harder for jobless people and immigrants. Elsewhere in the world, too, politicians continue to unveil measures which target the poor and marginalised, including cuts in benefits and...

Sikhs hold peace march to protest against French turban ban

by | Jan 19, 2008

Sikhs from across the world will be joining in moral and practical support of a peace march in New Delhi, India, today to protest against a French secularity law that bans the wearing of sacred turbans in schools and other work places throughout the country. The one...

Christians still fear attacks in Indian state of Orissa

by | Jan 19, 2008

In the Indian State of Orissa’s Kandhamal district, residents say it is hard not to be afraid – writes Anto Akkara. The ash heaps and metal frames are all that remain of the contents of the two-storied office of World Vision, a Christian relief and...