The Westerners who join the Islamic State have a precedent in recent history
Mindy Belz | Assyrian Christians and Kurds in Iraq’s north have been holding a 640-mile front against ISIS since last year. With a humanitarian crisis at their doorstep, can a planned offensive break ISIS?
Islamic militant group al-Shabaab claims responsibility, emphasizes intent to kill Christians
Jamie Dean | Nigeria’s presidential election poses tough questions for Christians needing protection in one of the world’s top spots for terrorist violence
Emily Belz | As ISIS destroys or pillages the artifacts of Iraq and Syria, archaeologists find local heroes determined to protect the past
