Shiite Iraqi prime minister: Sunni-backed rival political bloc must be included in new govt

Iraq PM: Sunni-backed bloc must be in govt

German court orders Bishop Williamson to pay fine for denying Holocaust

Bishop convicted for denying Holocaust

BERLIN — A German court convicted ultraconservative British Bishop Richard Williamson on Friday of denying the Holocaust in a television interview.

Pope Benedict XVI turns 83, feted with birthday cake and song at Vatican before Malta trip

Pope Benedict XVI turns 83, gets a cake

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is spending a quiet 83rd birthday and keeping a regular work schedule at the Vatican before his weekend pilgrimage to Malta.

German court convicts bishop Williamson of incitement for denying Holocaust; issues fine

Bishop Williamson convicted of Holocaust denial

German court begins proceedings against British bishop for allegedly denying Holocaust

Bishop tried for allegedly denying Holocaust

Muslim varsity alumni give healing touch at Kumbh

HARIDWAR - As a sea of mostly Hindu pilgrims descended here for the Kumbh Mela, Azim Mir Khan was among the many doctors who attended to their aches, pains and ailments as part of a medical camp set by Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) alumni.

Indian priest accused of paedophilia under house arrest in Italy

Teramo (Italy), April 16 (IANS/AKI) An Indian priest who confessed to sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in central Italy has been placed under house arrest.

Vatican forgives Beatles for ‘Jesus slur’

LOS ANGELES - The Vatican has forgiven The Beatles for John Lennon’s controversial 1996 claim that the band was “bigger than Jesus”.

Belgium moves to ban burqa as fears of national identity, security and jobs swirl in Europe

Europe struggles with Muslim dress code

ANTWERP, Belgium — Chances of seeing a burqa in Belgium are only a little better than spotting a liquor shop in Saudi Arabia. Yet Belgium soon may be the first European nation to outlaw the burqa and other Islamic garb that completely hides a woman’s body and face.