Mark Yapching
Indonesia's parliamentarians question delay to execution of two Australian Bali Nine members
The two leaders of the group, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, are currently being detained in Nusakambangan Island as they await the date of their execution.
Iraqi forces and militiamen raze villages in US-supported battle against Islamic State last year
Iraqi government forces and Shiite militiamen may have committed human rights violations in a major battle against the Islamic State last year.
Nigeria not hiring mercenaries in fight against Boko Haram - government official
A senior Nigerian government official has denied the presence of mercenaries in Nigeria's armies as they continue the fight against Boko Haram.
TB Joshua appeals against order to testify in Lagos building collapse case
Nigerian preacher TB Joshua is appealing a court order to testify in the investigation into the collapse of a building at his church's compound.
David Oyelowo stars in new film Captive, based on abduction survivor Ashley Smith
Paramount Pictures will handle the worldwide distribution of the film 'Captive' starring Kate Mara and David Oyelowo.
Pastor says solar eclipse on March 20 is a message from God, warns of end of the world
The pastor also sees the timing of the solar eclipse as significant, because it occurs just two weeks before the third Blood Moon is set to occur on April 4, the Jewish Feast of Passover.
Saddam Hussein's tomb is among the collateral damage from Tikrit campaign
The ongoing campaign by the Iraqi government and its allies to reclaim Tikrit from the Islamic State has destroyed the tomb of Iraq's former dictator.
Canadian pastor last seen in North Korea remains missing
A Canadian pastor of Korean descent who went to North Korea in late Januay remains missing.
Ugandan Christian girl who escaped uncle accused of abuse mysteriously dies
A Ugandan Christian girl mysteriously died on Sunday while being treated for injuries sustained as a result of an allegedly abusive Muslim uncle.
Virginia town council member faces criticism after statement on God's involvement in ending slavery
A councilman in a town in Virginia is facing criticism after commenting that slavery was ended "by the hand of God."
Michigan mayor to distribute 'In God We Trust' posters in response to atheist booth
A city mayor in Michigan has said he will counter a recently approved atheist booth by distributing religious posters through his office.
Pope Francis condemns bombing of Pakistani churches amid street protests by Pakistani Christians
Pope Francis condemned Sunday's bombing of two Pakistani Churches in Lahore while Pakistani Christians launched large-scale protests against the attack.
ISIS ex-hostage describes mock executions by Jihadi John
A former captive of the Islamic State has given a chilling account of how militant Jihadi John would stage mock executions.
ISIS threatens to bomb White House, seize major European cities
The Islamic State threatened to bomb major cities in Europe and America in a new audio statement.
400 Pakistani Christians arrested in Thailand
Policemen in Thailand have arrested 400 Pakistani Christians, including children, for being illegal immigrants.
150 Kurdish families flee from Mosul, sheltered by Peshmerga
A hundred and fifty Kurdish families have successfully escaped from Mosul in northern Iraq and are now being sheltered by Kurdish militia forces.