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Boko Haram may be wooing ISIS

Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram appear to be adopting the symbolism and methods of the Islamic State (IS), according to some experts.

US-Israel ties fraying over Netanyahu's planned Iran speech

Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States.

Baby that survived landslide continues to bring hope to community

A baby that survived the deadly Oso, Washington landslide last March continues to inspire a community still reeling from the loss.

Christian Assyrian hostages reaches 262: 'We pray all the time,' says one family member

The number of Christian Assyrian hostages taken by the Islamic State (IS) this week has increased to 262.

Teacher donates kidney to 6-year-old student

A Texas teacher is going the extra mile to help one of her students.

70 Syrian and Iraqi migrants rescued from sinking boat

Romania's coast guard rescued 70 migrants - mostly Syrians and Iraqis - packed on to a small fishing boat that was in danger of sinking

Boris Nemtsov shooting: Police hunt for killers of Russian opposition leader

Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis, was shot dead steps from the Kremlin in a murder that underscored the risks taken by the Russian opposition.

'Jihadi John' photo: First adult picture in baseball cap revealed

British television broadcast the first picture of Mohammed Emwazi as a student on Friday, showing the man identified as the Islamic State "Jihadi John" killer with a mustache and goatee beard wearing a large baseball cap.

Vatican explains Pope Francis 'Mexicanisation' comment

Religious groups back Muslim woman turned away at Abercrombie

Magistrates to opt out of gay marriage ceremonies in NC

Muslim site predicts Jesus will return in 2022

Two women on death row put faith in God, believe they will not be executed

Texas mum pulls gun on her daughter's 14-yr-old rival

Texas mum pulls gun on her daughter's rival

David Cameron vows to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Prime Minister David Cameron vowed on Friday to use all means at his disposal to hunt down militants such as "Jihadi John" after the killer was unmasked as a Kuwaiti-born computer programming graduate from London.

Prominent atheist blogger hacked to death in Dhaka

Bangladeshi-American Avijit Roy was found covered in blood after the attack which also left his wife critically wounded.