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Australian boy holding severed Syrian's head is most 'stomach-turning' image ever, says John Kerry [Warning: Graphic Image]

The horrifying image of a young Australian boy supposedly holding a severed Syrian's head has turned the stomach of US Secretary of State John Kerry.

ISIS: UK Christians to pray and protest at Downing Street in solidarity with Iraqi Christians

The US is already intervening to halt the terror of militants in Iraq but now pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister David Cameron to make a similar commitment in the face of widespread atrocities against minorities.

Spanish priest becomes first European to die from Ebola

A Roman Catholic priest who had been working at a Liberian hospital died in Madrid after being flown home last week.

RAF aid drops in Iraq: thousands remain stranded on 'death valley'

RAF planes have dropped essential supplies to aid refugees still trapped on Sinjar Mountain in northern Iraq, the Department for International Development has confirmed.

Saeed Abedini's children in tearful video appeal to President Obama

Saeed Abedini's children in tearful video appeal to President Obama.

South Sudan: Peace talks stall amid 'worst food crisis in the world'

Government and opposition forces have failed to meet the deadline set for a peace agreement, while food shortages worsen.

Gaza's tiny Christian community under siege

New survey released today shows there are 1313 Christians living in Gaza.

Gaza ceasefire holds - negotiations between Hamas and Israel resume today

The latest 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect at 9pm GMT on Sunday, is holding so far.

Gammy's Australian parents: 'We didn't abandon our son'

The Australian parents of a surrogate baby boy who it was claimed they had abandoned because of his disability say they wanted him.

Chinese Christian human rights lawyer released from prison

Prominent Christian human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng has been released by Chinese authorities, his brother has confirmed.

Can the US stop ISIS' reign of terror?

The advance of ISIS towards Kurdistan has given the US a reason to intervene. What effect will airstrikes have?

David Cameron supports US air strikes on Iraq

The UK Prime Minister supports the US president's decision to authorise air strikes against Islamic militants in Iraq.

Spanish priest is first Ebola-infected person to arrive in Europe for treatment

Spanish priest is first Ebola-infected person to arrive in Europe for treatment.

African countries seek experimental drug given to American Ebola patients

African countries seek experimental drug given to American Ebola patients.

40,000 Iraqis forced to flee IS are now dying on Sinjar mountain

An estimated 40,000 Iraqis are stranded on a mountainside in northern Iraq without food, water or sanitation, having been forced out of their homes by IS militants.

Iraq persecution: The hidden minorities targeted by IS

The Islamic State has killed Shia Muslims and Christians indiscriminately, but who are the other minorities under attack?