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WASHINGTON (AP) - America's always difficult relationship with China is returning to center stage in Congress as lawmakers tangle over China's bid to host the 2008 Olympics and the Bush administration's extension of normal trade.

According to Jerry Dykstra of Open Doors International, some 1,500 Nigerian Christians were massacred by Islamic fundamentalists last year. In addition, 173 churches were burned to the ground and 75,000 people were displaced.

Australia's Anglican (Episcopalian) Church has voted not to condone the blessing of same-sex relationships or to ordain people in such relationships.