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China: church demolition campaign is over, bishop claims
The Chinese government has allegedly called for an end to a policy that resulted in the demolition of hundreds of churches in Zhejiang province.

Retreating Boko Haram fighters leave a pile of bodies behind in Nigerian town
At least 70 people, many with their throats slit, have been found.

US fears Islamic State is increasing its presence in Libya
Leaders of the Islamist militia are recruiting fighters there.

20 doctors and nurses kidnapped by ISIS-affiliated extremists
Officials reported Monday that 20 doctors and nurses in Sirte, Libya were kidnapped by 30 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS).

ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Yemen mosques
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks at two mosques in Yemen that left at least 77 people dead on Friday.

New York school under fire after reciting Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic
A New York school issued an apology this week after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited over the intercom in Arabic.

Baby removed from Colorado woman's womb after responding to Craigslist ad
A Colorado woman is in critical but stable condition today after being beaten and having her baby taken out of her by a stranger on Wednesday.

Over 70 bodies found near town freed from Boko Haram
Soldiers from Niger and Chad made a gruesome discovery on Friday outside Damasak in neighbouring Nigeria.

Suicide bombers kill 126 in Yemen mosque attacks
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks which took place at two mosques in the Yemeni capital during Friday prayers.

Islamic State destroys fourth-century monastery in Iraq
Islamic State militants have reportedly blown up a fourth-century monastery near Qaraqosh, according to pictures posted by ISIS on twitter.

Boko Haram 'getting weaker by the day', says Nigerian President
President Goodluck Jonathan has claimed that all territory currently controlled by the militants could be retaken by the Nigerian army within a month.

Islamic State video purports to show Kurdish peshmerga beheadings
Islamic State has published a video purporting to show the beheading of three Kurdish peshmerga fighters in northern Iraq by militants who threatened to kill "dozens" more of those being held captive.

Iran nuclear deal unlikely soon, says negotiator: two sides still far apart
Six world powers are unlikely to reach agreement with Iran on its nuclear work soon.

US to 'reassess' Israel policy after Netanyahu's declaration against two-state solution for Palestine
The Israeli prime minister declared against Palestinian statehood during his election campaign.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Tunisia museum murders
Tunisia says it will deploy its army to major cities.

Pint sized pastor delivers mega sized life lessons
Felicia Osborne may be small in stature but the pint sized pastor's inspiring story and personality makes a major impact on the people around her.