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
Now safe in Iraq, an Assyrian family recounts its escape from Islamic militants
