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Nigeria not hiring mercenaries in fight against Boko Haram - government official
A senior Nigerian government official has denied the presence of mercenaries in Nigeria's armies as they continue the fight against Boko Haram.
TB Joshua appeals against order to testify in Lagos building collapse case
Nigerian preacher TB Joshua is appealing a court order to testify in the investigation into the collapse of a building at his church's compound.
David Oyelowo stars in new film Captive, based on abduction survivor Ashley Smith
Paramount Pictures will handle the worldwide distribution of the film 'Captive' starring Kate Mara and David Oyelowo.
Pastor says solar eclipse on March 20 is a message from God, warns of end of the world
The pastor also sees the timing of the solar eclipse as significant, because it occurs just two weeks before the third Blood Moon is set to occur on April 4, the Jewish Feast of Passover.
One in four Brits expect an apocalyptic disaster in their lifetime
A poll has found that nearly a quarter of Britons think it likely that an apocalyptic disaster will strike the world during their lifetime.
Saddam Hussein's tomb is among the collateral damage from Tikrit campaign
The ongoing campaign by the Iraqi government and its allies to reclaim Tikrit from the Islamic State has destroyed the tomb of Iraq's former dictator.
Gunmen kill 19 in attack on Tunisian museum
Gunmen opened fire on tourists getting off buses outside Tunisia's national museum on Wednesday, killing 19 people, including 17 foreign tourists.
Canadian pastor last seen in North Korea remains missing
A Canadian pastor of Korean descent who went to North Korea in late Januay remains missing.
Ugandan Christian girl who escaped uncle accused of abuse mysteriously dies
A Ugandan Christian girl mysteriously died on Sunday while being treated for injuries sustained as a result of an allegedly abusive Muslim uncle.
Largest Presbyterian denomination in the US approves same-sex marriage
A landmark vote on Tuesday saw Presbyterian Church (USA) change the wording in its constitution to approve same-sex marriage.
Virginia town council member faces criticism after statement on God's involvement in ending slavery
A councilman in a town in Virginia is facing criticism after commenting that slavery was ended "by the hand of God."
Youth for Christ appoints new national director
Youth for Christ has appointed Neil O'Boyle as its new UK director.
Pope Francis condemns extremism in Nigeria in letter to bishops
Pope Francis has written to Nigerian bishops, condemning "new and violent forms of extremism" that are plaguing the country, and urging them to continue to promote peace and reconciliation.
YouTube adverts commercialising childhood - Mothers' Union
Children are being constantly bombarded by advertising and promotion of electronics, games consoles, tablets, phones, clothes and designer wear, a new report warns.
Israel: Netanyahu re-election has left two-state solution 'in ruins', says charity head
Netanyahu won a surprise victory in Israel's election yesterday after promising there would be no Palestinian state.
Mars Hill legacy churches will continue to support Global Fund Ethiopian pastors
Three former Mars Hill congregations will honour commitments to overseas mission.