Islamic hard-liners in Indonesia pledge war against Christians; government remains silent
Indonesian Islamists eye proselytizing Christians Pope urges more protection for Christians in IraqVatican City, July 3 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI has urged Iraqi authorities to give more protection to Christians and other religious minorities in the insurgency-hit country. Meet next wave of tea party candidates, looking to upend status quo from Alaska to Tennessee
UK considering letting gay couples include religious elements in civil partnership ceremonies
UK considers religious gay union ceremonies Nepal’s ‘Living Goddess’ passes acid testKATHMANDU - An extraordinary 15-year-old girl, who never went to school after being chosen as a ‘Kumari’ or ‘Living Goddess’ of Nepal revered by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists, has created history by becoming the first goddess to pass the tough school-leaving examination that leaves thousands floundering every year. Jammu rebuffs shutdown callJAMMU - A shutdown called by a Hindu group against alleged harassment of Amarnath pilgrims in the Kashmir Valley Saturday evoked no response in the Hindu-dominated Jammu region. |
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