New Muslim think-tank aims to challenge extremist ideology

A new Muslim think-tank, which aims to bring together voices who oppose violence and extremism, and who want to explore Islam in a modern European setting, was launched at the British Museum yesterday. Author Ed Husain, who charted his own journey away from what he...

Church in Zimbabwe calls for international day of prayer

The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe has asked Christians around the world to focus their prayers this Sunday on the critical situation in the country. Making the call, Rev Bob Stumbles, Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Harare, described Zimbabwe as “a nation in...

Zimbabwe arms embargo urged as churches fear genocide

An arms embargo on Zimbabwe is being urged as church leaders in the country say that without international intervention Zimbabweans face genocide. In a joint statement, signed by the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference...