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Darfur: Peacekeeping force 'expensive' and 'dysfunctional' say UN offcials
One of the world's largest peacekeeping forces is being cut back and revamped as it has been failing to protect civilians in Darfur.
Boko Haram is not one unified organisation - expert
A Boko Haram expert has highlighted one difficulty in curbing the activities of the Nigerian militant group.
Children rescued from Boko Haram are so traumatised they can't remember their own names
80 children rescued from a camp in Cameroon have lost track of who they are, an aid official says.
Southern Baptist giving increases after $911 million five-year fall
Membership and funding declines have challenged the largest Protestant denomination in the US.
Assyrian Christian leaders call for help against renewed ISIS offensive in Hassakeh
Assyrian Christian leaders are calling for help as Islamic State attacks escalate in northern Syria.
Imprisoned Iranian pastor could face additional imprisonment on new charges
A Christian imprisoned in Iran may face additional prison time because of a new complaint.
Foreigners continue to cross Turkey to ISIS despite new measures
Despite efforts from the Turkish government, foreigners continue to cross the border to Syria on their way to fight for the Islamic State.
Survivor tells tale of life in abandoned Iraqi village
Two elderly Christian women tell their tale of survival in Iraq's Teleskof village after the Islamic State captured the town.
God isn't put off by our negative emotions
He longs to be with you, however you are feeling.
Pastors protest after Bible college invites lesbian bishop to speak
American Baptist College in Tennessee has been attacked by conservatives over its invitation to Bishop Yvette Flunder.
Female clergy say being mothers has made them better ministers
Three-quarters of mothers in full-time ministry say having children has made them a better minister, according to a new survey from Christian Research.
Iran: Persecution of Christians as bad as ever, despite President's promises
Persecution of Christians in Iran is as bad as it was three years ago, in spite of the pre-election promises of the president, according to a new report.
Naked Prayer: Doodling with God
Mara Measor uses doodles to speak to God. They're only stick men, but they are surprisingly moving.
Pro-Russian rebels are using truce to amass arms, says Ukraine military
Heavy weapons are being stored in depots around Donetsk, Ukraine says.
BBC suspends Jeremy Clarkson over 'fracas' with producer
The Top Gear star's BBC career is in doubt following the latest incident.
Iraqi troops recapture strategic town from Islamic State
The capture of al-Alam has made an assault on Tikrit possible.