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Tanzania bans witch doctors in attempt to stop albino killings
The Tanzanian government has banned witch doctors in a bid to curb the rising number of attacks and murders of albinos whose body parts are prized for witchcraft.
New ISIS video appears to show child executioner; group claims victims are Russian spies
New ISIS video involving a child executing their prisoners.
Patriarch tries to stop mass emigration of Christians from Iraq
Emigration is a "personal decision", says Patriarch Louis Sako.
The changing shape of Boko Haram
Last week's attack by Boko Haram in Borno State, which killed hundreds, possibly thousands, has once again drawn attention to the Islamist militant group that has been terrorising northern Nigeria for more than five years.
Queues form to buy Charlie Hebdo magazine, eBay bids reach more than £1,500
The latest issue of Charlie Hebdo magazine has gone on sale today, with bids on eBay now surpassing hundreds of pounds.
Briton Junaid Hussain believed responsible for Pentagon Twitter hacking
The hacker was once jailed for hacking Tony Blair's address book.
Protesting asylum seekers sew their lips shut in Australian-run camp
Detainees at centres in Papua New Guinea have gone on hunger strike.
Baroness Amos says UN should intervene more in emergencies
States including Syria are deliberately stopping aid getting to civilians, according to the UN aid chief.
Pope Francis gives Sri Lanka its first saint, witnessed by half a million
St Joseph Vaz was an example of reconciliation, Francis tells the crowds at a waterfront mass.
Russia prohibits gays, gambling addicts, short people from getting drivers licenses
The Russian government has banned people with "personality disorders" from getting drivers licenses in what they consider an effort to make their streets safer.
Michigan teen passes away from rare cancer
Michigan teen passes away from rare cancer
Nearly two dozen dogs rescued from South Korean 'meat farm' available for adoption
Dogs that were to be killed and processed for human consumption now have the opportunity to thrive as family pets.
Arizona church's right to publicise worship scheduled to go before US Supreme Court
A lawsuit between a Gilbert, Arizona church and town officials has reached the Supreme Court level.
Single, pregnant mother fired from church for not being married
A single, pregnant mother is considering legal action after apparently being fired from her job at a Virginia baptist church.
Supreme Court to consider hearing gay marriage cases
The US Supreme Court postponed their decision on whether to hear gay marriage cases this term or not.
Supreme Court justices appear to back Arizona church over publication of worship services
Supreme Court justices appear to back Arizona church