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South Sudan: one in seven people starving or severely malnourished
Millions of people remain in danger as the threat of famine continues in South Sudan.
Is the leader of Boko Haram really dead?
The true fate of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau remains unknown amid reports from the Nigerian military that he was killed some time ago by government troops.
American Matthew Miller begins six-year hard labour sentence in North Korean prison
An American man sentenced to hard labour in North Korea starts his six-year prison sentence today.
India & Pakistan: millions of children at risk of trafficking following floods
Millions of children are at risk following disastrous floods in South Asia, aid agencies have warned.
Nigerian army: Schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have not been freed
A spokesman from the Nigerian military has retracted a statement that girls held in its custody are some of those from Chibok.
Mary and Jesus get the Barbie and Ken treatment
Two artists have created Barbie and Ken versions of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
130,000 Syrians arrive in Turkey fleeing ISIS
Syria's 'safe haven' has been threatened by ISIS, forcing 130,000 Syrian refugees to flee to Turkey over the weekend.
ISIS release second video of hostage John Cantlie
As the United States announced the first air strikes on Syria, the Islamic State released another 'programme' featuring the British journalist held hostage by the Islamist militants.
ISIS video: 'We will break your crosses and enslave your women'
A video released by the Islamic State today incites Muslims to "slaughter" Westerners.
Faith leaders call for action after biggest climate march in history
Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through cities around the world on Sunday, demanding that world leaders act immediately against climate change.
Peshawar bombing anniversary: Justin Welby calls for prayer for persecuted church
On the anniversary of the Peshawar church bombings, the Archbishop of Canterbury has called for prayers for all those suffering under persecution around the world.
When a woman lost a treasured family Bible, it turned up in the most remarkable place 40 years later
Deborah Savely was devastated when a beloved Bible fell out of her backpack over 40 years ago.
Saeed Abedini's wife says she's 'praying for a miracle'
This week sees the two-year anniversary of the imprisonment of pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran.
Pakistan: Call to protect minority places of worship as Christians mark church bombing anniversary
The horrific bombing of a church in Pakistan last year is on the minds of the country's Christians as they mark the first anniversary on Monday.
Does ISIS' latest hostage video mark a change of tactics?
The latest video to be released by Islamic State is markedly different from the brutal videos of beheadings, but serves the same purpose â the glorification of IS and the intimidation of the West.
Boko Haram: Negotiations could ensure release of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
A negotiation deal may be close to being brokered with Boko Haram, which could secure the release of the missing Chibok schoolgirls.