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Slain journalist Steven Sotloff was Jewish, had dual American-Israeli citizenship
Slain journalist Steven Sotloff was Jewish and had dual American-Israeli citizenship.
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Behnam Irani faces 18 new charges
An Iranian pastor convicted of crimes against national security is facing 18 new charges, including one for a capital crime, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
This evil must stop: Archbishop of Canterbury on Iraq
The Archbishop of Canterbury today met with leaders and representatives from Middle Eastern churches in the UK, and joined them in condemning the ongoing crisis in Iraq.
Boko Haram seize churches in Nigeria as Minister for Africa condemns 'brutal and inhumane' crimes
Islamist group Boko Haram has begun taking over churches in the areas of Nigeria where it has gained control, according to local reports.
US journalist Steven Sotloff beheaded as British hostage's life threatened
Another US journalist has been beheaded at the hands of an apparently British jihadist on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, who also threatened to kill a British man.
Diego Maradona meets Pope Francis in Rome
Maradona meets Pope Francis at a papal audience for a charity match to promote world peace and diplomatic solutions for the crisis in Gaza.
French teen arrested trying to join ISIS
French teen arrested trying to join ISIS
1,500-year-old papyrus is the first to refer to the Last Supper
1,500-year-old papyrus is the first to refer to the Last Supper
John Kerry calls upon Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini
John Kerry calls upon Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini
'We will defeat this extremism': Cameron won't rule out military action in Iraq
David Cameron has warned that the UK could begin military action against Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq.
New evidence of 'ethnic cleansing' by IS in Iraq
A report by Amnesty International describes the Islamic State's 'systematic' targeting of religious minorities in northern Iraq.
Three American prisoners held in North Korea call on the White House for help
American prisoners held in North Korea call on the White House for help
British woman who joined ISIS calls for beheading of Christians
A middle-aged British woman married to one of the ISIS fighters suspected of killing James Foley has incited violence against Christians.
Former Muslim UK school director funding Islamic State
A well-known Muslim cleric, who was director of a British school, is thought to be financing Islamic State.
Mother of 3-year-old kidnapped Assyrian girl appeals for help
The mother of a three-year-old Assyrian girl reported to be kidnapped by ISIS militants in Iraq has pleaded for help from the international community.
IS in Iraq: Yazidi women raped, murdered and sold as brides
Christian Aid has "utterly condemned" the rape, sex slavery and murders of Yazidi women in Iraq.