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ISIS is crucifying and burying children alive, says UN
Islamic State militants continue to defy international humanitarian laws by selling abducted Syrian and Iraqi children as sex slaves, reports the UN.
Ahimbisibwe murders: son Isaac is arrested and charged with killing
Isaac Ahimbisibwe has been arrested at a Mississippi motel.
More than 100 killed by Boko Haram in Cameroon
But regional pressure on the militants is mounting.
Jordan's King Abdullah vows 'relentless war' against Islamic State
The burning to death of its downed pilot has shocked the nation.
Answers in Genesis to file discrimination suit against Kentucky
Developers of Ark Encounter cite religious discrimination in state lawsuit against Kentucky
Chinese woman emerges from coma speaking only English
A 94-year-old woman emerged from a coma speaking a language she hadn't used in 30 years.
Pilot taking selfies causes plane crash in Colorado
A pilot taking pictures of himself in the cockpit may have led to a fatal plane crash in Colorado in May.
Chinese teen cuts off his hand to end internet addiction
A Chinese teen in the city of Nantong in Jiangsu province chopped off his left hand in an attempt to cure his internet addiction, news outlets reported this week.
Families of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 victims demand a retraction, believe their loved ones are still alive
Families of Flight MH370 victims demand a retraction, believe their loved ones are still alive
Christian bakers lose discrimination suit: 'They're trying to push us into the closet for being Christians'
Aaron and Melissa Klein face a $150,000 fine
Nigeria elections: Fear of violence as religious divisions at risk of intensifying
An increasing focus on the religion of candidates for the Nigerian presidential elections could prove to be "dangerous" in a country already divided on sectarian lines.
Christian school in Pakistan attacked by Charlie Hebdo protesters demanding its closure
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo earlier mocked Islam's prophet Muhammad in cartoon drawings, which later resulted in a terror attack in its office, killing 11 people and injuring 11 others. It also led to a series of attacks and protests in different parts of the globe, and now, a Christian school in Pakistan became the latest victim of its after-effects after hundreds of Muslims stormed it and demanded that it be closed down.
Asia Bibi's family still in hiding five years after blasphemy accusations
The husband of Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, has given a rare interview in which he urged the international community to speak up for his wife.
Iraq's Sunnis and Shi'ites must reconcile to defeat Islamic State, says US
Political reform has to accompany military action.
Islamic State burns pilot alive: Jordan hangs two jihadists in revenge
Two prisoners have been hanged after Muath al-Kasaesbeh's murder.
Boy suspended after bringing fictional 'ring of power' to schoolÂ
A Texas fourth-grader was suspended last week after he proclaimed that he could make his friend disappear using a magical ring.