European governments turn to churches to help HIV/AIDS sufferers

Russia's government can no longer care for HIV/AIDS patients in some areas, and has turned to the Orthodox church for help.

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Nigeria: Abuja archbishop calls for political solution to stem Boko Haram

Sooner or later, dialogue with the Islamist sect - Boko Haram - must commence, since security measures have not been sufficient.

Kenya: Christians call for peace in advance of elections

Leading Kenyan politicians have been charged for murder and crimes against humanity, among other crimes related to post-election violence in 2007-08.

Related: politics, kenya, elections, world court, elections

Kyrgyzstan prisoners sew their mouths shut in protest

Seven thousand prisoners are protesting against abysmal living conditions, beatings, and torture.

Related: crime, politics, kyrgyzstan, crime, human rights, russia

The threat Boko Haram poses for Africa

Until they figure out how to use IEDs effectively, Boko Haram may remain just a regional threat. For now.

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Part 6 in a Series on JustFaith: Waging a Living

Waging a Living is a documentary film that director Robert Weisberg says is used to "push a policy agenda."

Obama's promises are iron-clad but not rock-solid

President Obama chooses to ignore the real causes of terrorism in the Mideast. Why?

Kowtowing to the Muslim Brotherhood

The Brotherhood credo is" Allah is our goal, the Koran is our constitution, the Prophet is our leader, jihad is our way and death for the sake of Allah is the highest aspiration." Does the West not know this of them?

Analysis

Analysis: Coping with climate change

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt's sin of omission: Auschwitz

More evidence suggests President Roosevelt actively prevented the bombing of railways, and the Auschwitz death camp. International Holocaust Memorial Day is January 27.

Analysis by Martin Barillas