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Pope Francis US Visit 2015: Catholic Leader To Fly Direct From Cuba To Washington DC September 22
A detailed schedule of the Roman Catholic leader’s activities released Tuesday underscores the diplomatic objectives of the landmark visit in September.
Jun 30, 2015
Shiite Mosque Attack: Kuwait Engulfed In Regional Sectarianism With Suicide Attack Against Minority Sect
Kuwait has been largely shielded from this kind of sectarian violence and the kingdom's ruler wants to keep it that way.
Jun 26, 2015
ISIS Kuwait Mosque Attack: Death Toll Rises In Islamic State Suicide Bombing Targeting Shiites During Ramadan
An affiliate of the Sunni Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the bombing, as it had done after recent attacks on two Shiite mosques in Saudi Arabia.
Jun 26, 2015
Kuwait Shiite Mosque Attack: Islamic State Claims Ramadan Suicide Blast, At Least 15 Dead
The attackers struck after Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, when attendance at mosques typically increases.
Jun 26, 2015
Pope Francis On Divorce: Ending Marriages Can Be 'Morally Necessary' In Some Cases, Including To Protect Kids
The latest progressive message from Pope Francis acknowledges that there are cases where it might be impossible for a couple to stay together.
Jun 25, 2015
Pakistan Ramadan Heat Wave: Fatwa By Islamic Cleric Let Muslims Break Fast Amid Scorching Weather
Scorching temperatures that have left more than 700 dead are grounds to break the Ramadan fast, senior clerics said.
Jun 24, 2015
Vatican Family Synod 2015: Pope Francis' Gay Acceptance Move Challenged By Bishops Conference Document
LGBT activists are disappointed by the tone of a document outlining the agenda of October's highly anticipated church meeting on family life.
Jun 23, 2015
Saudi Arabia WikiLeaks: Egypt's Azhar Islamic Authority Denies Coordinating With Riyadh On Politics
Leaked communications indicated that Egypt's Al-Azhar consulted with a Saudi diplomat on matters related to Iran.
Jun 22, 2015
Pope Francis Climate Change Encyclical: Sunday Church Sermons Quiet On The Environment, Despite Pontiff's 'Urgent' Call
Few priests or bishops outside of parts of Latin America addressed the pope’s environmental call in Sunday church sermons.
Jun 22, 2015
International Yoga Day 2015: Watch Summer Solstice Live Stream In New York's Times Square With Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Tens of thousands of people are expected in New York's Times Square for the celebration of the summer solstice and yoga Sunday.
Jun 21, 2015
Eastern Orthodox, Anglican Spiritual Leaders Join Pope Francis Climate Change Appeal In New York Times Op-Ed
The idea that protecting the environment is a moral responsibility has united faith leaders of different traditions.
Jun 19, 2015
International Yoga Day 2015: Hindu, Muslim Religious Controversy Plagues Indian Heritage Celebration
"This government is trying to impose Hindu culture and Hindu forms of worship on non-Hindus."
Jun 18, 2015
Pope Francis Climate Change Encyclical: Latin Left By The Wayside As 'Laudato Si' Seeks Broader Audience, Accessibility
Written in a plain, everyday Italian, the new encyclical represents Francis’ attempt to shift how the church addresses its flock.
Jun 18, 2015
South Carolina Church Shooting: Downtown Charleston Shooting Leaves At Least 9 Dead
Nine people are confirmed dead from an attack on a church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Jun 17, 2015
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Shooting Down Iraqi Fighter Jet In Ramadi
The claims haven't been independently confirmed, but a member of a Sunni force said a Russian-made Su-25 Iraqi jet was seen in flames after being shot down.
Jun 17, 2015
US Defense Bill: Senate Expected To Vote On National Defense Authorization Act After Clearing Final Procedural Hurdle
The legislation has been framed by its supporters as a necessary reform bill for the Department of Defense.
Jun 17, 2015
Chad Burqa Ban: Islamic Face Veils Outlawed In Muslim-Majority State Following Boko Haram Suicide Bombings
Chad's prime minister said that militants used the veil as “camouflage” and that security forces would begin burning all face veils sold in markets.
Jun 17, 2015
Hillary Clinton Speech: Apprenticeship Proposal For Youth Unemployment Unveiled During South Carolina Visit
The former secretary of state called for a $1,500 tax credit for businesses that hire apprentices, a plan she said would fight youth unemployment.
Jun 17, 2015
Pope Francis Climate Change Encyclical: Divided Catholics, Church Hierarchy May Challenge Environmental Call In US
Pope Francis' much-anticipated climate change letter may clash with a conservative Catholic leadership in the U.S.
Jun 17, 2015
'Gay Parties' Raided In Saudi Arabia; Religious Police Arrest Several People On Suspicion Of Homosexuality
Religious police arrested several people at two parties in Jeddah on suspicion of homosexuality, a crime in the conservative kingdom.
Jun 15, 2015
Al-Shabab Garissa Raid: Militants Storm Kenya Border Village, Target Military Vehicle With IED
The raid came just a few hours after members of the group targeted a military vehicle with a road side bomb.
Jun 14, 2015
Islamic State, Kurds Fight For Tal Abyad, Sparking Mass Syrian Exodus Over Turkey's Akcakale Border Crossing
Thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing fighting near the strategic town of Tal Abyad illegally streamed across a border fence into Turkey.
Jun 14, 2015
CNN Republican Presidential Debate: Jake Tapper Announced As Moderator Of September 16 Debate
The Sept. 16 prime-time debate will be conducted at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library in Simi Valley, California.
Jun 14, 2015
British ISIS Recruit Talha Asmal Becomes Youngest UK Suicide Bomber Ever With Islamic State Group Iraq Attack: Report
The Islamic State group indicated Talha Asmal, 17, was one of four suicide bombers who attacked Iraqi security forces near an oil refinery.
Jun 14, 2015
South Africa Court Postpones Omar Al-Bashir Arrest Warrant Hearing After Sudanese President Barred From Leaving Country
A South African court ordered Omar al-Bashir not to leave the country because of an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Jun 14, 2015
Who Are The Druze? Minority Sect In Peril After Syrian Al Qaeda Branch Slaughters Villagers
A massacre by an al-Qaeda-linked group underscores the challenge faced by the carefully neutral Druze community.
Jun 11, 2015
Saudi Arabia Sexual Harassment Case: Kingdom Sentences Officers To 1000 Lashes, Jail For Molesting Iranian Pilgrims
The case had prompted Iran to suspend religious pilgrimages to the kingdom.
Jun 11, 2015
New York To Reconsider Oral Suction Circumcision Rule To Resolve Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Dispute
The move is part of an attempt by Mayor Bill de Blasio to balance public health prerogatives with concerns about freedom of religion.
Jun 11, 2015
Putin Vatican Visit: Pope Francis Urges Russian President To Make A 'Sincere Effort' At Peace In Ukraine
The diplomatic tone of Francis' entreaties will not be likely to please observers hoping for a more forceful stance from the Vatican.
Jun 10, 2015
Late To Everything, Even The Pope: Putin Has No Qualms About Keeping Francis Waiting An Hour During Vatican Visit
Pope Francis was the second world leader Putin kept waiting for an hour on Wednesday.
Jun 10, 2015
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