Halloween likely originated with “Samhain,” the most important festival of the Celts of ancient Ireland
LDS spokesperson said that ban was not church policy
Centuries of British royal discrimination came to an end Friday after Commonwealth leaders agreed to drop rules that give sons precedence as heir to the throne and bar anyone in line for the crown from marrying a Roman Catholic.
I am the only woman in the establishment and yet I barely notice, so at home do I feel. I've just perched myself in one of the lounge's lion-armed chairs, newspaper in hand, when, from across the room, a man bellows, Rocky Patel; toro; 1992; a Nicaraguan blend. I used to like those. Good smoke.
Syrian forces shot dead at least 40 civilians Friday when they fired on demonstrators demanding international protection from President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown on pro-democracy protests.
Denver native Jared Kleinstein started the Tebowing Web site this week after he and his friends took a picture outside a New York bar showing the group in the famous prayer position used by the Broncos' Tim Tebow.
Britain change rules of royal succession.
Tunisia's first democratic elections were marred by violent protests in the city of Sidi Bouzid on Thursday night and into Friday.
A coalition of religious organizations has come together to urge Congressional leaders to spare safety-net programs that assist the poor when they search for ways to reduce the U.S. budget deficit.
It's time for Michele Bachmann to go, writes Ned Ryun, president of American Majority, in an official statement echoed by the majority of the Tea Party organization. Bachmann's floundering campaign and recent focus on social issues have alienated former supporters, who now argue the GOP candidate is not an adequate spokeswoman and has no chance of winning the primary.
There’s more to Halloween in New York City than the Village Halloween Parade. Here’s a look at some of the best parties and events all over the city for the 2011 Halloween Weekend.
Terry Jones, the Florida pastor known for publicly burning the Quran, is running for president as an Independent, on a platform of spending cutbacks, deportation of illegal immigrants and tax cuts for businesses.
Diwali is celebrated across the globe from Trinidad and Tobago to Quebec, Canada. Here's a look at photos of the global celebration of the Festival of Lights.
Heidi Klum is Halloween's biggest fan. Each year, the supermodel throws an annual Halloween bash that is the party of the season.
A day after an Iraq War veteran was critically injured during a clash with police, hundreds of Occupy Oakland protesters held a march in the area late on Wednesday night. The march started after a peaceful demonstration at the Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Mississippi is considering a constitutional amendment that would effectively ban all abortions, in the most direct state challenge yet to the Roe v. Wade precedent.
Tunisian Islamist leader Rachid Ghannouchi is seen by many secularists as a dangerous radical, but for some conservative clerics who see themselves as the benchmark of orthodox Islam -- he is so liberal that they call him an unbeliever.
Hundreds of protesters in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement clashed with dozens of police in riot gear in Oakland on Tuesday. Police used teargas, rubber bullets and flash bang to disperse the protesters.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, begins Oct. 26 after days of planning and celebrations. Here, see photos of the gorgeous holiday, from fireworks and murals to the thousands of clay lamps lit to symbolize the enduring power of good over evil.
Oakland Police arrested approximately 85 Occupy Oakland protesters on Tuesday. Riot police armed with tear gas and beanbag rounds cleared out the Occupy Oakland protesters from the campsite they set up at a government plaza in California outside City Hall.
Just when you thought there was one place the Occupy movement had not occupied, MTV announced on Monday that it will air an Occupy Wall Street True Life special following three young people in New York City protesting for economic and social equality.
5 things to know about 2011 Diwali celebrations across the globe from India to Trinidad and Tobago.
