Overall UK migration levels (the numbers of people arriving minus those leaving) have fallen by 44 per cent to 118,000, says to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.

Contact: GFA Media Office, 972-300-3379, info@gfamedia.orgCARROLLTON, Texas, Aug. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- There is both good news and bad news coming out of Orissa, India, one year after Hindu radicals went on a bloody rampage that left 50,000 Christians fleeing for their lives into the state\'s forests. As they fled, the religious extremists killed whoever they could capture, then destroyed Christian homes and burned churches.Photo: Relief Camp in Orissa, India -- A year after bei Source: Gospel for Asia

Contact: Catherine Short, Legal Director, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 805-640-1940MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- On August 24, Judge Stuart Hing denied the Alameda County District Attorney's motion for an injunction against Rev. Walter Hoye. The injunction sought by the District Attorney would have forever banned Rev. Hoye from exercising free speech rights within 100 yards of the Family Planning Specialists abortion clinic in Oakland. In his five-pa Source: Life Legal Defense Foundation

Quakers in Britain are calling for governments to change priorities and take radical steps to avert climate change, and are"redoubling efforts to reduce our carbon footprint."

Interfaith Committee of Security Experts Collaborates in Response to Violence and Crimes against Houses of WorshipJeffrey Hawkins, Founder of Christian Security Network, Heads Faith-Based Security CommitteeContact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com, Download a press kit at www.christiansecuritynetwork.org/press-room WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to incidents of violence and other crimes against churches and other houses Source: InChrist Communicatinos

Contact: Liberty Counsel Public Relations Department, 800-671-1776SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla., Aug. 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- After a 7½hour hearing in federal court, federal District Judge Casey Rodgers told Michelle Winkler that she would not be held in civil contempt over her husband's prayer at an awards banquet. Ms. Winkler, who is a clerical assistant for the Santa Rosa County School District, is represented by Liberty Counsel. Senior Litigation Counsel Horatio Mihet and David Corr Source: Liberty Counsel

Contact: Dr. Gary G. Dull, The Faith and Freedom Institute, 814-944-2894, 814-207-0102 cellWASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM THE FAITH AND FREEDOM INSTITUTE will be conducting a PATRIOTIC PRAYER RALLY on Lafayette Park, across from The White House in Washington, DC. The theme of the rally is"RETURN AMERICA,"and the objective is to motivate concerned American citizens to stand up and speak out for the many freedoms currently u Source: THE FAITH AND FREEDOM INSTITUTE

Contact: Mary Kuper, 619-972-2221, mkuper@prodigy.netSAN DIEGO, Aug. 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- Kathy Villalobos was a dance teacher for two San Diego Public Middle Schools. For five years she taught young teens how to dance. One day in class she played a song to her students that had the name"Christ"in it. Within five days, she was fired. That event transpired 4 1/2 years ago.This Monday August 24, jury selection and her trial begins at the El Cajon East County Courthouse - along wi Source: Mary Kuper

Contact: Traci Scott, 503-644-1300BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- Oregon will join Pennsylvania as the only states that forbid teachers from wearing religious attire.The nationwide debate over religious observances in schools and the workplace made its way to Oregon. During the 2009 legislative session, leaders in Salem passed the Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act. The act requires employers to accommodate employees'observance of religious holidays and allows Source: OregonFaithReport.com

Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.orgSANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Manini Digal knows the wrath of Hindu extremists in India. Manini, 17, from a poor family, was caught by extremists last August during the outbreak of anti-Christian violence in Orissa.They tore off her clothes and attempted to rape her. Then they poured kerosene over her and set her on fire. Her body was severely burned. Manini Source: Open Doors USA

Is this the future of all those who disagree with the President?Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Agents came to the home of the Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition to question him and"gather intelligence"about his laying roses at the Chinese Embassy on June 4th.On June 4th, Rev. Mahoney and his daughter Kaitlin held a prayer vigil and peacefully laid roses in front of the Ch Source: Christian Defense Coalition

Contact: Lee Miller, MSGPR.com, 936-637-7593AUSTIN, TX, Aug. 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Founders Alliance announces the delivery of its Contract with Texans to elected state officials in Texas for their signature. The contract is the work of this new organization that intends to hold elected officials accountable to the US Constitution by the involvement of a network of concerned citizens through advocacy, communication and media productions.A formal signing ceremony and news confer Source: MSGPR

Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition and Hillside Missions will pray at the Embassy on Wednesday, August 19, at 11:00 A.M. Photo: Rev. Mahoney and Prime Minister Maliki talking about the future of Iraq in Baghdad.The Embassy of Afghanistan is located at 2341 Wyoming Ave. NW in Washington, D.C. The national elections in Afghanistan will Source: Christian Defense Coalition

Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.orgWASHINGTON, Aug. 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Attacks by Al Qaeda-linked Muslim extremists that destroyed two Christian villages in Pakistan are the latest in a wave of anti-Christian violence in the Muslim-majority country. The Institute on Religion and Democracy is commending Christian leaders who have condemned these attacks and challenges those who have remained silent to show sol Source: Institute on Religion&Democracy

Contact: Magdi Khalil, 202-725-3091; Mounir Bishay, 310-641-3387MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is an open letter to the President from a Coalition of Coptic Organizations:Dear President Obama,Your speech to the Islamic World from Cairo on June 4, 2009 was historic. You were the first American President to identify and to address the plight of Egypt's Coptic Christians by name. Now you have the chance to translate your words into actions.On August Source: Christian Copts of California