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March 6, 2020

ICC authorises Afghanistan war crimes investigation

The decision paves the way for an independent investigation of abuses committed by US, Taliban and Afghan forces during the conflict.
January 7, 2020

US faith groups condemn aggression towards Iran

Twenty three faith groups have signed a statement condemning US aggression towards Iran, and calling for support for nonviolent acts of resistance.
March 14, 2019

German court to hear drone strikes complicity case

If the case succeeds it would be a warning to other European countries, such as the UK, that support and facilitate the US drone programme.
January 14, 2019

US failure to accept responsibility for civilian deaths in Syria condemned

The US is unashamedly ignoring the devastating legacy of its bombing campaign, says Amnesty International.
December 6, 2018

Faith leaders to take mass action at US-Mexico border

More than a hundred faith leaders will converge on the US-Mexico border for a mass action in support of the migrant caravans and all those who seek refuge in the US.
September 23, 2017

Access to affordable medicines being blocked, says Oxfam

The governments of wealthy countries are putting the interests of the pharmaceutical industry above the lives of people around the globe, says Oxfam.
December 11, 2015

Painting raises £550,000 to help Us support refugees in Europe.

A painting auctioned at Sotheby's has raised nearly £550,000, which will be channelled through the Anglican mission agency Us (for and the Anglican Diocese in Europe to provide shelter, food and medicine to refugees in Europe, with a particular focus on Greece.
April 2, 2008

US writing 'blank cheques' for new weapons systems

The Bush administration is writing blank checks for weapons systems that are hundreds of billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule while cutting funds that help real people at home and abroad
March 14, 2008

Catholic charities urge help for millions impacted by hunger in US

Catholic charities in the US called yesterday for more to be done to help the estimated 35 million Americans who are impacted by hunger. At the White House they called for the strengthening of federal nutrition programs.
April 24, 2007

Leader of House of Commons backs reconsideration of St George

As England celebrates its patron saint today, senior UK government figure Jack Straw acknowledges that St George needs reclaiming from racists and narrow nationalists - echoing the recent Ekklesia report.