• Anglicans Reaffirm Exclusion of U.S., Canadian Churches for 3 Years

  The Anglican Communion reaffirmed yesterday the exclusion of U.S. and Canadian churches from an important decision-making body for three years, following the American churches' defenses of their pro-h

• G8 Nations Cancel $40 Billion Debts of 18 Poorest Countries

  The G8, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States, agreed to immediately write off $40 billion of debt owed to by following 18 nations: Benin, Bolivia, Bu

• Blair Seeks Bush's Help for Africa Aid

  Seeking U.S. commitment for providing famine relief in Africa will be among the top issues on British Prime Minister Tony Blair's agenda when he meets U.S. President George W. Bush in Washington today

• Two Arrested for Indonesia Bombings; 19 Christians Among Dead

  Indonesian police arrested two people who may have information about the market bombings that killed at least 20 people in a Christian town on Saturday.

• 'Da Vinci Code' filming at London cathedral

  Producers of the on-screen version of the controversial novel, the Da Vinci Code, will film scenes for two weeks in August at the Lincoln Cathedral in England.