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Florida teen who shot and killed her brother was abused for years, say authorities
Florida teen who shot and killed her brother was abused for years, say authorities

The Florida teen who shot and killed her brother on Monday had suffered abuse for years, police revealed on Wednesday.

Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack
Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack

Boko Haram militants burnt down almost an entire town in northeast Nigeria on Wednesday, and initial reports suggest that hundreds of civilians were killed.

Christianity is helping power Chinese economy, says study
Christianity is helping power Chinese economy, says study

Faith networks and Christian social values are contributing to China's growth.

Paris: Female police officer dies after attack by gunmen

One of the police officers wounded in southern Paris has died.

US airstrikes have devastated targets in Iraq and Syria
US airstrikes have devastated targets in Iraq and Syria

Tanks, buildings, boats and artillery have been destroyed in "extraordinarily accurate" strikes.

UN confirms Palestine will join International Criminal Court
UN confirms Palestine will join International Criminal Court

The ICC could investigate the Gaza war which killed more than 2,000 Palestinians.

Dammartin-en-Goele manhunt: Anti-terrorism forces seek dialogue
Dammartin-en-Goele manhunt: Anti-terrorism forces seek dialogue

Village north-east of Paris are the focus of anti-terrorism forces.

Pastor Saeed Abedini\'s wife renews call to US to secure his release from Iranian prison: \'Our government needs to leave no man behind\'
Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife renews call to US to secure his release from Iranian prison: 'Our government needs to leave no man behind'

Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife renews call to US to secure his release from Iranian prison: 'Our government needs to leave no man behind'

Two sisters, 15 and 11, charged with killing their brother, 16, while parents are out of town
Two sisters, 15 and 11, charged with killing their brother, 16, while parents are out of town

Two sisters in Florida were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly killing their brother in their home sometime before Monday night.

Angelina Jolie to meet Pope Francis with husband Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie to meet Pope Francis with husband Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reported to be meeting Pope Francis in Rome

$20,000 church collection stolen on Christmas Day

An investigation is on going into a burglary during Christmas morning at Church of Magdalene in Tarrytown, New York.

Bueker Middle School dismisses claim that 12-year-old student was told to stop reading his Bible
Bueker Middle School dismisses claim that 12-year-old student was told to stop reading his Bible

The principle of Bueker Middle School, Missouri has dismissed claims that a 12-year-old pupil had been told to put his Bible away.

Paris Charlie Hebdo attack: Was it terrorism?
Paris Charlie Hebdo attack: Was it terrorism?

The shooting at French newspaper Charlie Hebdo appears to be a religiously motivated attack, but differs from classical terrorism, writes Lucinda Borkett-Jones.

#JeSuisCharlie: Paris killings generate outpouring of anger and sympathy
#JeSuisCharlie: Paris killings generate outpouring of anger and sympathy

Thousands have taken to social media to express their feelings about the murders at the Charlie Hebdo offices.

Paris church minister: Charlie Hebdo attack shows extremism has \'hit home\'
Paris church minister: Charlie Hebdo attack shows extremism has 'hit home'

A church minister in Paris has told Christian Today that he is concerned about possible attacks against places of worship in light of today's shooting at Charlie Hebdo.