Press releases November 2008
This month's news and media releases.
London teenager makes recording debut
October 27 2008 - London teenager Zoe Oputah will make her recording debut, after winning a national gospel talent competition, with the release of Acoustic Gospel Volume Two produced by Rockhill Music out on 17 November 2008.
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Douglas Alexander presents Christian Aid director with honorary OBE
October 21 2008 - Douglas Alexander, secretary of state for international development, today presented to Dr Daleep Mukarji, Christian Aid Director, the award of honorary OBE in recognition of a career dedicated to the alleviation of poverty.
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Christian Aid responds to aid worker killed in Afghanistan
Christian Aid has the utmost sympathy for Gayle Williams and her family, colleagues and friends.
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Carbon emission cuts of 80% welcomed
October 16 2008 - Christian Aid joined with other campaigners today in welcoming the government’s announcement that decision to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 rather than 60% by 2050.
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EU retreating from carbon emissions pledge
October 15 2008 - Christian Aid says the European Union is showing a clear lack of vision and leadership in the climate change debate.
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A nationwide call for tough action on climate change
October 15 2008 - Christian Aid supporters from all over the UK massed in London today to demand an escalation of the fight against climate change.
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Emergency funds sent to Zimbabwe to combat food catastrophe
October 14 2008 - Christian Aid has released emergency funds to provide seeds for farmers in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province.
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Supporter leaves £1.2m to Christian Aid
October 3 2008 - Mrs Kathleen Mary Ball of Wellingborough has donated £1.2million to international development charity Christian Aid in her will.
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