Mark Yapching
Iraqis launch major offensive to reclaim Tikrit from ISIS
Iraqi government forces have launched a massive operation to reclaim a major city from the Islamic State.
Boko Haram is not interested in peace - Nigerian opposition candidate
The main opposition candidate in Nigeria's presidential elections has ruled out peace negotiations with terror group Boko Haram.
Soldiers from Chad kill 207 Boko Haram militants in border clash
Soldiers from Chad clashed with elements of Nigerian radical Islamist group Boko Haram in a Nigerian border town.
Jihadi John was our best employee, Kuwaiti IT company says
The man who eventually became an infamous Islamic State executioner was once a high performing IT salesman, a former employer said.
ISIS uses handsome militant fighters to recruit girls
A clinical psychologist in Malaysia warned that the Islamic State is using images of handsome militant fighters to lure young girls to recruitment.
Lebanon welcomes Assyrian refugees, opens border
Lebanon has opened its doors to Assyrian Christians who are fleeing the Islamic State in Syria.
Boko Haram terrorists attempt escape by dressing up as women
Members of Nigerian Islamist radical group Boko Haram attempted to elude security officials in a northeastern Nigerian town by dressing up as women but were eventually caught.
Offensive against Syrian jihadis timely - Lebanese minister
A Lebanese minister praised the Army for successfully pushing back Islamist jihadists in an offensive last Thursday.
India PM speech on religious tolerance sparks debate
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech on religious tolerance have sparked debate amongst various personalities in India.
Turkey closes border to Syrian refugees
Syrians who are looking to find safe refuge in Turkey will find that they are no longer allowed to enter the country.
Thailand's new cardinal sees secularism as 'face of the devil'
The newly dedicated Cardinal of Bangkok has no nice words for secularism as he begins his new ministry.
Growing Christian presence in Colombian revolutionary group
There is a growing presence of Christians in a Colombian revolutionary group, a preacher close to the organisation said.
Lebanese Army braces for retaliatory attacks by expelled Syrian jihadists
The Lebanese military is preparing for retaliatory attacks by Syrian-based jihadist forces that were pushed out of positions near the town of Ras Baalbek on the border with Syria.
Egypt's Christian communities brace for verdict in case for 2013 murder of Copts
Christian communities in Egypt's Luxor province are filled with fear and tension as the day of verdict approaches in a murder case involving four Egyptian Copts.
Indian NGO leader accuses Mother Teresa of serving poor people in India because she wanted to convert them
The comments of an Indian NGO against the late Mother Teresa has created an uproar among political and charitable organisations in India.
Fear of death is the reason behind religious faith - Larry King
Veteran American broadcaster Larry King has expressed his disbelief in religion and revealed what he thinks is the root of people's faith.