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Peter Kassig: ISIS threatens American aid worker in beheading video of Alan Henning
Kassig can be seen at the end of the video as the next Westerner in line to be executed by the masked gunman, dubbed 'Jihadi John'.
White House condemns ISIS beheading of British citizen Alan Henning
A video has been released purporting to show the beheading of British citizen Alan Henning by Islamic State.
Alan Henning beheading video released by ISIS: David Cameron vows to bring killers to justice
Prior to the beheading, Henning speaks to the camera about the British Parliament's decision to join America in the bombing campaign against ISIS.
Boko Haram leader ridicules claims of his death
The leader of Nigeria's fearsome Boko Haram has ridiculed claims that he is dead in a new video, declaring "Nothing will kill me until my days are over."
Ebola: Steps must be taken to prevent catastrophic spread - up to 1.5 million could be infected by January
The scale of the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone has dwarfed the medical resources available.
Pope Francis faces sternest test yet as bishops and cardinals address divorce
The Synod on the Family will address the Church's doctrine that a Catholic divorcee who remarries without obtaining an annulment cannot receive Holy Communion.
Woman who trolled Kate and Gerry McCann on Twitter is a regular churchgoer
A woman who posted numerous hate messages about the family of Madeleine McCann on Twitter is a regular churchgoer.
Ukraine: Christians threatened with firing squads and pastors held hostage
Amid the political struggle in eastern-Ukraine is a less visible attack on religious communities, reports Lucinda Borkett-Jones.
Book claiming Jesus did not exist dismissed by historians
A controversial book that claimed Jesus did not exist, and received considerable media attention, has been dismissed by Christian apologists, who have said the book's research is inconsistent with the weight of modern scholarship.
Sarah Abell: How to deal with a tricky mother-in-law
Some would say they are the trickiest of all relationships to navigate. So how can we make your relationship with your mother-in-law the best it can be?
Reflection: Good news in a bad news world
In a new series, The Rough Guide to Discipleship, David Baker asks how Christians can embody the good news of Jesus.
Ten amazing Christian rapture movies that culture Left Behind
Looking forward to seeing Nicolas Cage in Left Behind later this month? Whet your appetite with these classics...
Rory Alec of GOD TV steps down after 'moral failure'; hands leadership to wife Wendy
He relinquishes his roles as chairman and chief executive with immediate effect, the network said in a statement on Thursday.
Manny Pacquiao: 'Why do I box, why do I fight? Because it's God's will'
A new documentary on boxing phenomenon Manny Pacquiao releases on Blue-ray, DVD and on demand on 17 November.
Dancing with the Stars' Sadie Robertson asks for prayer for 9-year-old girl with brain tumor
Sadie Robertson has asked her fans to pray for a 9-year-old girl fighting for her life with a brain tumor.
Wedding venue sued by straight couple for same-sex couples stance
A Christian-owned banquet hall has fought off legal action by a straight couple over its policy on same-sex weddings.