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Boko Haram seize churches in Nigeria as Minister for Africa condemns 'brutal and inhumane' crimes
Islamist group Boko Haram has begun taking over churches in the areas of Nigeria where it has gained control, according to local reports.
US journalist Steven Sotloff beheaded as British hostage's life threatened
Another US journalist has been beheaded at the hands of an apparently British jihadist on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, who also threatened to kill a British man.
Diego Maradona meets Pope Francis in Rome
Maradona meets Pope Francis at a papal audience for a charity match to promote world peace and diplomatic solutions for the crisis in Gaza.
French teen arrested trying to join ISIS
French teen arrested trying to join ISIS
1,500-year-old papyrus is the first to refer to the Last Supper
1,500-year-old papyrus is the first to refer to the Last Supper
John Kerry calls upon Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini
John Kerry calls upon Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini
'We will defeat this extremism': Cameron won't rule out military action in Iraq
David Cameron has warned that the UK could begin military action against Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq.
New evidence of 'ethnic cleansing' by IS in Iraq
A report by Amnesty International describes the Islamic State's 'systematic' targeting of religious minorities in northern Iraq.
Three American prisoners held in North Korea call on the White House for help
American prisoners held in North Korea call on the White House for help
British woman who joined ISIS calls for beheading of Christians
A middle-aged British woman married to one of the ISIS fighters suspected of killing James Foley has incited violence against Christians.
Former Muslim UK school director funding Islamic State
A well-known Muslim cleric, who was director of a British school, is thought to be financing Islamic State.
Mother of 3-year-old kidnapped Assyrian girl appeals for help
The mother of a three-year-old Assyrian girl reported to be kidnapped by ISIS militants in Iraq has pleaded for help from the international community.
IS in Iraq: Yazidi women raped, murdered and sold as brides
Christian Aid has "utterly condemned" the rape, sex slavery and murders of Yazidi women in Iraq.
Civilians assaulted and executed by rebel forces in Ukraine
As the violence in eastern Ukraine intensifies, Human Rights Watch reports that Russian-backed rebel forces have detained, assaulted and executed civilians.
Syrian refugees face 'biggest humanitarian emergency of our era'
Traumatised and repeatedly relocated, Syrian refugees face further hardships as the pressure grows on host communities in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.
Judge rules polygamy ban violates religious freedom
A US judge has ruled that a section of the law banning polygamy violates religious freedom, which could lead to the practice being decriminalised.