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Man found after 48 hours in the Swiss Alps; survival called 'miraculous'

Radio station boss charged after refusing to name possible killer of three Italian nuns

Radio Station boss charged with complicity after refusing to name possible killer of three Italian nuns

US aid worker Kayla Mueller was 'condemned to death' by Islamic State

An appeal to the terrorist group is thought to have had an effect.

African nations to step up fight against Boko Haram

Numbers pledged for a regional force have risen as the conflict spreads.

US hawks round on Merkel in clash over arms for Ukraine

Cracks open in the translatlantic consensus over containing the rebels.

Boko Haram attacks repulsed as fighting spreads to Niger

Militants suffered a heavy defeat in attacks on two towns.

Jordan airstrikes killed American hostage, says Islamic State

Kayla Mueller was being held in a building hit by Jordanian rockets, militants claim.

ISIS manifesto for woman says it's ok for 9-year-olds to marry

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has a clear view of what women's role in society is - and that is to cook, clean, and sew, and a girl can do that for her militant husband as early as age nine.

Kenji Goto's Jesus tweets go viral after his execution at the hands of ISIS

Christian journalist Kenji Goto, one of the two Japanese hostages who was recently beheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continues to inspire multitudes with his faith in God, as his previous tweets (@kenjigotoip) just went viral.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 latest search update: Missing plane declared an 'accident,' search for survivors ceased

The announcement was made on Jan. 29 by the director general of Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.

400 rabbis urge Netanyahu to end Palestinian house demolitions

Jewish religious leaders have petitioned Israel's prime minister in support of a reform to planning laws.

US lawmakers aim to toughen sanctions against North Korea

Current measures are too weak, campaigners say.

Libya: Government forces push militants back in Benghazi

Islamists are under pressure in the city's port area.

French and German leaders announce new Ukraine peace plan

Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel have flown to Kiev as rebel advances continue.

Elderly Christian who escaped ISIS says terrorists beat them every day

Ten elderly Christians who managed to escape from the ISIS militant group have spoken about their ordeal.

Father of teenager executed by ISIS 'kills 7' of the terrorist group's militants in revenge

A 60-year-old man kills 7 ISIS members apparently in retaliation for the death of his son