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Iraqi Kurdish forces enter Syria to fight Islamic State
Reinforcements for the beleagured town of Kobane have joined the struggle against Islamists.

Clashes erupt in Jerusalem as Israeli police kill Palestinian
Protesters took to the streets after the shooting of a terrorist suspect.

The man who died, went to hell, and now leads young people to Jesus
Ray Thomas tells Christian Today about his journey to faith, and how he's now mobilising young people to be the change in their communities.

How to be a great boss (if you are one)
Integrity and authenticity are the key, writes Sarah Abell.

Son sees image of Jesus on a tree on sixth anniversary of father's death
One resident of Rhode Island is convinced that an image of Jesus has appeared on a silver maple outside his home in North Providence.

ISIS: At least 220 Iraqis aged 18 - 55 executed by Islamic State militants after opposing their takeover
At least 220 members of a tribe that opposed the Islamic State were found this week to have been executed

Google ordered to pay damages to woman whose breast was partially exposed in Street View image
Google has been told it must pay over $2,000 in damages to a Canadian woman after she was snapped by the Street View cameras with part of her breast exposed.

The Sistine Chapel gets $3.7 million makeover
The Sistine Chapel gets $3.7 million makeover

Work starts on Ground Zero church destroyed in 9/11 attacks
Work starts on Ground Zero church destroyed in 9/11 attacks

Ray Rice and wife 'praying' for people planning to dress up as them for Halloween
Ray Rice and wife 'praying' for people planning to dress up as them for Halloween

New Kids on the Block reveal they pray before their shows: 'We grab hands, all denominations, all connections with higher power'
New Kids on the Block reveal they pray before their shows: 'We grab hands, all denominations, all connections with higher power'

Boko Haram seize northeast Nigerian town, dozens killed
Boko Haram militants have seized control of the northeast Nigerian town of Mubi, killing dozens of people and forcing thousands to flee, witnesses said.

Unjustifiable homicide: what 46 police bullets say about a culture of killing
Milton Hall was killed two years ago, but new footage of his death makes shocking viewing.

What's the enduring fascination with Jesus and Mary Magdalene's relationship?
The fascination with Mary Magdalene's relationship to Jesus is seemingly unending. What's the appeal of trying to prove she was married to Jesus, and is there anything we can take from the claims?

Five reasons to trust the Gospels
How do we know to believe the Gospel accounts? How do we know they weren't made up, or altered centuries after the events they record?

Brittany Maynard may not go ahead with assisted suicide on Saturday: 'I still have enough joy'
The terminal cancer sufferer will delay her suicide - but says it will come.