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US hawks round on Merkel in clash over arms for Ukraine
Cracks open in the translatlantic consensus over containing the rebels.

Boko Haram attacks repulsed as fighting spreads to Niger
Militants suffered a heavy defeat in attacks on two towns.

Jordan airstrikes killed American hostage, says Islamic State
Kayla Mueller was being held in a building hit by Jordanian rockets, militants claim.

ISIS manifesto for woman says it's ok for 9-year-olds to marry
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has a clear view of what women's role in society is - and that is to cook, clean, and sew, and a girl can do that for her militant husband as early as age nine.

Kenji Goto's Jesus tweets go viral after his execution at the hands of ISIS
Christian journalist Kenji Goto, one of the two Japanese hostages who was recently beheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continues to inspire multitudes with his faith in God, as his previous tweets (@kenjigotoip) just went viral.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 latest search update: Missing plane declared an 'accident,' search for survivors ceased
The announcement was made on Jan. 29 by the director general of Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.

400 rabbis urge Netanyahu to end Palestinian house demolitions
Jewish religious leaders have petitioned Israel's prime minister in support of a reform to planning laws.

US lawmakers aim to toughen sanctions against North Korea
Current measures are too weak, campaigners say.

Libya: Government forces push militants back in Benghazi
Islamists are under pressure in the city's port area.

French and German leaders announce new Ukraine peace plan
Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel have flown to Kiev as rebel advances continue.

Elderly Christian who escaped ISIS says terrorists beat them every day
Ten elderly Christians who managed to escape from the ISIS militant group have spoken about their ordeal.

Father of teenager executed by ISIS 'kills 7' of the terrorist group's militants in revenge
A 60-year-old man kills 7 ISIS members apparently in retaliation for the death of his son

Suspected Boko Haram Twitter account suspended over pictures believed to show child soldier training camp
Boko Haram believed to be behind images of children training to become fighters

3,000 former child soldiers being released in South Sudan have long way to go in their recovery - World Vision
World Vision calls for support from government and leaders for children traumatised as soldiers

Compassion International says over 122,000 children and adults came to Christ through its work last year
Non profit group Compassion International is bringing aid to 1.4 million people

Iraq's Christian men are taking up arms to fight ISIS
Iraqi Christians sign up to militias to take back their land from ISIS