Protestant leader blames Islamists for burning his prayer hall in Algeria

Protestant church burned in Algeria

ALGIERS, Algeria — Islamists looted and burned a Protestant church in Algeria, the congregation’s leader said Monday, suggesting they were inspired by a recent spate of religious intolerance in the Arab and Muslim world.

CPI-M not against believers, asserts Vijayan

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Communist Party of India-Marxist’s (CPI-M) Kerala state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan Monday countered a former MP’s contention that believers had no place in the party, and said the CPI-M would even field Christian priests in polls if they are “presentable”.

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Pope denounces failure to forge new climate treaty, says safeguarding God’s creation critical

Pope denounces failure to forge new climate treaty

Pope denounces failure to chart new climate treaty, says safeguarding God’s creation critical

Pope denounces failure to chart new climate treaty

Zen master accuses Vietnam’s government of paying mobs to evict his followers

Zen master: Vietnam paid mobs to evict followers

Work hard to develop India, Dalai Lama tells people

BHUBANESWAR - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Monday called for the overall development of India and also came up with a development mantra - he urged people to work really hard for the country’s betterment.