‘I would take them down,’ NY synagogue plot suspect says in tapes played for jury

NY synagogue plot suspect heard boasting on tape

Imam says fight over planned mosque near ground zero could shape future of Islam in America

NY Imam: Mosque fight about Muslim role in America

NYC mayor: Probing finances of proposed Islamic center, mosque would set ‘terrible precedent’

NYC mayor disapproves of probe of mosque financing

UAE sends 500 tonnes food aid to Somalia

Abu Dhabi, Aug 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent 500 tonnes of food to Somalia as part of its humanitarian assistance to the poverty-stricken country during the holy month of Ramadan.

Defrocking process begun for Pa. priest accused of impregnating teen; DA says no charges

Pa. priest won’t face charges over videotaped sex

Security beefed up in temples ahead of Janmashtami

NEW DELHI - Security arrangements have been beefed up in and around the big temples and markets in the capital on the eve of Janmashtami - the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, which will be celebrated Sep 2 this year.

Pope grants interviews to German journalist for new book expected later this year

Pope grants interviews to journalist for new book

Poll: 71 percent of New Yorkers want developers to move mosque, want AG to investigate funding

Poll: Most NYers want developers to move mosque

Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations Ahead

Bangladesh minister slammed for comments on Janmashtami

DHAKA - A call by Bangladesh Home Minister Sahara Khatun to the minority Hindu community to observe Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, “peacefully” and end it by 5 p.m. Wednesday in time for the end of “roza” has been criticised by the nation’s media.