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Western intervention in Iraq 'disastrous', bishop told
Iraq refugees want to return, says Bishop Geoffrey Rowell.

Western consensus on Ukraine cracks as violence escalates
Fresh talks are to be held as Putin keeps up the pressure.

Family arrested for kidnapping 6-year-old son to teach lesson about strangers
Missouri family arranges kidnapping to teach son a lesson about strangers

High school quarterback star chooses Christian faith over football
High school quarterback star chooses faith over football

Man found after 48 hours in the Swiss Alps; survival called 'miraculous'
Man found after 48 hours in the Swiss Alps; survival called 'miraculous'
Radio station boss charged after refusing to name possible killer of three Italian nuns
Radio Station boss charged with complicity after refusing to name possible killer of three Italian nuns

US aid worker Kayla Mueller was 'condemned to death' by Islamic State
An appeal to the terrorist group is thought to have had an effect.

African nations to step up fight against Boko Haram
Numbers pledged for a regional force have risen as the conflict spreads.

US hawks round on Merkel in clash over arms for Ukraine
Cracks open in the translatlantic consensus over containing the rebels.

Boko Haram attacks repulsed as fighting spreads to Niger
Militants suffered a heavy defeat in attacks on two towns.

Jordan airstrikes killed American hostage, says Islamic State
Kayla Mueller was being held in a building hit by Jordanian rockets, militants claim.

ISIS manifesto for woman says it's ok for 9-year-olds to marry
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has a clear view of what women's role in society is - and that is to cook, clean, and sew, and a girl can do that for her militant husband as early as age nine.

Kenji Goto's Jesus tweets go viral after his execution at the hands of ISIS
Christian journalist Kenji Goto, one of the two Japanese hostages who was recently beheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continues to inspire multitudes with his faith in God, as his previous tweets (@kenjigotoip) just went viral.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 latest search update: Missing plane declared an 'accident,' search for survivors ceased
The announcement was made on Jan. 29 by the director general of Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.

400 rabbis urge Netanyahu to end Palestinian house demolitions
Jewish religious leaders have petitioned Israel's prime minister in support of a reform to planning laws.

US lawmakers aim to toughen sanctions against North Korea
Current measures are too weak, campaigners say.