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Christian town is victim of suspected Boko Haram attack in northern Nigeria; death toll uncertain
Dozens are believed to have been killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on a largely Christian town in northern Nigeria on Saturday.
Pope: ISIS violence in Iraq and Syria is a 'grave sin against God'
The violence being carried out by ISIS militants across large sections of Iraq and Syria is a "profoundly grave sin against God", the Pope has said.
Pakistan: Christian woman suffers miscarriage after being stripped and beaten
A pregnant Christian woman in Pakistan has suffered a miscarriage after she was stripped naked and beaten following an argument with her Muslim superiors.
West in danger of forgetting suffering refugees says charity head
As the West prepares to celebrate Christmas, millions of suffering Iraqis and Syrians are in danger of being forgotten, according to the head of a leading charity that works in the region.
Israeli foreign minister says Arabs should be paid to leave
Israeli foreign minister says Arabs should be paid to leave
Bombs, gunfire kill 81 at crowded mosque in suspected Boko Haram attack
Gunmen set off three bombs and opened fire on worshippers at the main mosque in north Nigeria's biggest city Kano.
Nigerian child bride facing the death penalty for killing husband, three others
A child bride is facing the death penalty for murdering her husband and three other people in Nigeria.
Church member denied funeral due to non-payment of tithes
Church member denied funeral due to non-payment of tithes
Bollywood actress Veena Malik sentenced to 26 years for blasphemy
Bollywood actress Veena Malik sentenced to 26 years for blasphemy
Parents who lost their 21-year-old son hear his heartbeat in Vietnam vet's chest
Parents who lost their 21-year-old son hear his heartbeat in Vietnam vet's chest
Researcher uncovers medieval monks' unique doodles that look like they could have been drawn yesterday
Researcher uncovers medieval monks' unique doodles that look like they could have been drawn yesterday
Philly Jesus laughs off his haters with plans to keep sharing the Gospel: 'I got more for you to hate on coming soon'
Philly Jesus laughs off his haters with plans to keep sharing the Gospel: 'I got more for you to hate on coming soon'
Mum buried in snowstorm writes goodbye letters to her daughters: 'I felt like I was underground, buried in a casket'
Mom buried in snow writes goodbye letters to her daughters: 'I felt like I was underground, buried in a casket'
Tributes to Phillip Hughes, support for Sean Abbott
The bowler will need counselling and help after the fatal delivery that killed the New South Wales batsman.
The world's richest nation? One in four Americans turn to food banks for help
Startling figures show the scale of food insecurity in world's richest nation.
Support for Islamic State spreads to Bulgaria: six face charges
Prayer leader and five others accused of incitement to war.