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US mission to rescue Yazidis 'far less likely'
The US may no longer attempt to rescue Iraqis trapped on Mount Sinjar, a statement from the Pentagon has confirmed.
How can we pray for Iraq?
As the world watches on in horror, it's difficult to know where to even begin praying, so we've bought together some of the prayer resources available online.
Over 28 million people need humanitarian aid in the Middle East, warns Oxfam
Oxfam has warned that the Middle East "sits on a precipice", with nearly 30 million people in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Yazidis on Mount Sinjar: could escalate to genocide within days or hours
News reports show desperate refugees stranded on a mountain in northern Iraq clamouring to board aid helicopters as they deliver vital food and water.
Family of Jeffrey Fowle, the Christian held in a North Korea prison, asks for mercy
The family of Jeffrey Fowle, a Christian held in a N. Korea prison, asks for mercy
Vatican urges Muslim leaders to condemn ISIS
The Vatican urges Muslim leaders to condemn ISIS.
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Australian boy holding severed Syrian's head is most 'stomach-turning' image ever, says John Kerry [Warning: Graphic Image]
The horrifying image of a young Australian boy supposedly holding a severed Syrian's head has turned the stomach of US Secretary of State John Kerry.
ISIS: UK Christians to pray and protest at Downing Street in solidarity with Iraqi Christians
The US is already intervening to halt the terror of militants in Iraq but now pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister David Cameron to make a similar commitment in the face of widespread atrocities against minorities.
Spanish priest becomes first European to die from Ebola
A Roman Catholic priest who had been working at a Liberian hospital died in Madrid after being flown home last week.
RAF aid drops in Iraq: thousands remain stranded on 'death valley'
RAF planes have dropped essential supplies to aid refugees still trapped on Sinjar Mountain in northern Iraq, the Department for International Development has confirmed.
Saeed Abedini's children in tearful video appeal to President Obama
Saeed Abedini's children in tearful video appeal to President Obama.
South Sudan: Peace talks stall amid 'worst food crisis in the world'
Government and opposition forces have failed to meet the deadline set for a peace agreement, while food shortages worsen.
Gaza's tiny Christian community under siege
New survey released today shows there are 1313 Christians living in Gaza.
Gaza ceasefire holds - negotiations between Hamas and Israel resume today
The latest 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect at 9pm GMT on Sunday, is holding so far.
Gammy's Australian parents: 'We didn't abandon our son'
The Australian parents of a surrogate baby boy who it was claimed they had abandoned because of his disability say they wanted him.
Chinese Christian human rights lawyer released from prison
Prominent Christian human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng has been released by Chinese authorities, his brother has confirmed.