Republicans in Nevada pick tea party candidate to take on Sen. Reid in November showdown

GOP picks NV tea party candidate in Reid battle

‘Resting in peace’ can be expensive in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Soaring real estate prices have made the cost of tombs in graveyards and vaults in churches skyrocket, ensuring that Kerala Christians who ‘rest in peace’ shall unfortunately do so at a hefty price.

NY’s Empire State Building says ‘no’ to Mother Teresa lighting

NY’s Empire State Bldg says ‘no’ to Mother Teresa

Anglican Communion cuts US Episcopalians from ecumenical bodies for electing lesbian bishop

Anglicans cut Episcopalians from ecumenical bodies

New Iraqi parliament to convene for first time next week; choosing president is first task

New Iraqi parliament to convene next week

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s newly elected lawmakers will convene for the first time next week, though the political power struggle over who will lead the next government appeared far from resolution.

Camp opens for Ajmer Sharif pilgrims

NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday opened a 20-day transit camp for pilgrims going for the annual Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer Sharif.

Afghans burn effigy of pope to protest alleged proselytizing by foreign charities

Afghans burn pope effigy over proselytizing claims

Ajmer Sharif pilgrims urged to pray for success of CWG

NEW DELHI - Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Raj Kumar Chouhan Tuesday urged thousands of pilgrims travelling to Ajmer Sharif to pray for the success of the Commonwealth Games to be held in October.

Women’s ordination groups march on Vatican ahead of priest rally, anticipated abuse apology

Women’s ordination groups march on Vatican

Groups who want the Catholic church to ordain female priests march on Vatican, are turned back

Advocates for female priests march on Vatican