Over 20 bombs lash Iraq, 36 dead
More than 20 bombs have hit cities and towns across Iraq, killing at least 36 and wounding almost 150, raising fears of sectarian strife.
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Church-targeted attacks in Nigeria claim 27 lives
Islamists Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for attacks in Nigeria amid growing concern about government's inability to tackle sectarian violence.
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Retaliation fears stalk Nigeria city after clashes
Sporadic shooting rang out overnight in the central Nigerian city of Jos, and witnesses said at least one person was killed by soldiers.
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Nigeria urged to act after village massacres
Nigeria must address underlying issues of poverty and discrimination if it is to end a cycle of violence, rights groups and diplomats said.
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Nigeria sends in troops after massacre kills 500
Nigeria sent in troops to the northern Jos region on Monday after attacks by gangs on Christian villages that officials say killed 500 people.
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Nigeria's religious divide in spotlight after riots
Nigeria's religious fault line was in the spotlight on Tuesday after riots in the central city of Jos claimed hundreds of lives.
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