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Nigerian military jet missing in Boko Haram area
Nigerian military jet missing in Boko Haram area

The Nigerian military confirmed yesterday that one of its fighter jets has gone missing over Adamawa state, where Boko Haram militants are known to be fighting.

Iraqi Christians pray close to front line of Islamic State attacks
Iraqi Christians pray close to front line of Islamic State attacks

Iraqi Christians attended a church service just 50 miles away from the frontline of the Islamic State attacks.

\'There are dead bodies floating in the sea\'. More than 200 feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast
'There are dead bodies floating in the sea'. More than 200 feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast

A boat carrying up to 250 African migrants seeking asylum in Europe sank off the Libyan coast on Sunday.

David Haines killing is \'an act of absolute evil\', says Archbishop of Canterbury
David Haines killing is 'an act of absolute evil', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop said there was a sense that in places where militants have taken hold "the darkness is deepening".

At least 3 killed as part of megachurch complex collapses in Nigeria

At least three people have been killed at the megachurch complex of megachurch pastor and televangelist TB Joshua in Nigeria. 

Taliban gunmen who shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai arrested
Taliban gunmen who shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai arrested

The Taliban gunmen who shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai have been captured.

Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, released on bail
Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, released on bail

Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.

Obama: We will protect Christians from ISIS
Obama: We will protect Christians from ISIS

US President Barack Obama has promised to uphold his commitment to protecting religious minorities in the Middle East.

Humanitarian aid must accompany military action against ISIS, says foreign affairs committee
Humanitarian aid must accompany military action against ISIS, says foreign affairs committee

Ahead of Obama's public address last night, a Foreign Affairs subcommittee emphasised the need for long-term aid to support religious minorities in Iraq and Syria.

Oscar Pistorius cleared of murder charges but awaits final verdict
Oscar Pistorius cleared of murder charges but awaits final verdict

Oscar Pistorius has today been acquitted of the murder charges against him for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.

Texas death row inmate executed – \'I\'m going home to be with the Lord\'
Texas death row inmate executed – 'I'm going home to be with the Lord'

Willie Trottie, 45, was last night administered the lethal injection after his last minute appeals were rejected.

Sombre remembrance on 9/11 anniversary as US lays down strategy to 'destroy' ISIS

Barack Obama is prepared to launch air strikes against Isis militants in Syria

\'God particle\' may destroy the universe, says Stephen Hawking
'God particle' may destroy the universe, says Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking: 'God particle' may destroy the universe

Middle Eastern Christian leaders condemn \'barbaric\' persecution
Middle Eastern Christian leaders condemn 'barbaric' persecution

Politicians, policy makers and faith leaders have urged the international community to step up its response to religious persecution in the Middle East.

Jihadi John identity: IS hostage executioner of James Foley and Steven Sotloff close to being unmasked
Jihadi John identity: IS hostage executioner of James Foley and Steven Sotloff close to being unmasked

The Guardian has reported that a U.S. intelligence source has assured that the identity of the IS (previously referred to as ISIS/ISIL) will be officially made public within the next few days.