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NYPD to allow officers to wear turbans, beards for religious reasons
By guest — December 30, 2016
(USA Today) The move comes as the NYPD has been stressing diversity within its ranks, partly as a response to heightened tensions between police and communities across the country.
Aid flotilla to help Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
By guest — December 30, 2016
(REUTERS) The flotilla has yet to receive permission to enter Myanmar, sparking fears of a confrontation with security forces that could worsen Myanmar's already-frayed ties with predominantly Muslim Malaysia.
Argentine court revives case on Jewish center bombing cover-up
By guest — December 29, 2016
(REUTERS) An appeals court has revived a case accusing former President Christina Fernandez of trying to cover up Iran's alleged role in the bombing of a Jewish center in 1994 that killed 85 people.
Judge orders psychiatric exam for South Carolina church shooter
By guest — December 29, 2016
(REUTERS) A federal judge on Thursday (Dec. 29) ordered a psychiatric examination for Dylann Roof, days before he is to represent himself as jurors hear evidence about whether he should be executed
Church of Scientology slams A&E
By guest — December 29, 2016
(VARIETY via REUTERS) Scientology officials say the network should have cancelled a series about Scientology because some people interviewed had been paid for their participation.
China says party control over religion in Tibet will only increase
By guest — December 29, 2016
(REUTERS) A vow to step up efforts to expose the "sinister intentions" of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Roof won’t offer defense during sentencing
By guest — December 28, 2016
(RNS) 'At this point I’m not intending to offer any evidence at all or call any witnesses,' Dylann Roof said, addressing a U.S. District Court judge.
Montana lawmakers denounce plans for neo-Nazi rally
By guest — December 28, 2016
(REUTERS) Neo-Nazis plan to rally in the town of Whitefish, where Jews have been singled out for harassment.
Indonesia court to proceed with blasphemy trial of Jakarta’s governor
By guest — December 27, 2016
(REUTERS) Jakarta's Christian governor is accused of insulting the Quran.
Christmas moonshine kills 23 in Pakistan town
By guest — December 27, 2016
(REUTERS) Deaths from tainted liquor, often home-brewed, occur periodically in Muslim-majority Pakistan, often around religious festivals.
China calls on Vatican to be flexible, pragmatic on ties
By guest — December 27, 2016
(REUTERS) One of the obstacles to improving relations is the question of who should be able to appoint senior clergy.
Pope pays tribute to Iraqi Christians persecuted by Islamic State
By guest — December 26, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) Francis paid tribute to Middle East Christians who have clung to their faith during persecution by Islamist militants, saying there are more Christians martyrs now than in the Church's early days.
Looking for hope after a year of heartbreak
By guest — December 23, 2016
(RNS) Anger and the lack of answers to troubling global trends of conservative nativism, social injustice, and widening economic disparity are more than enough to make me want to holler and throw up both my hands.
Namibian Christians vest hopes in ‘pray the gay away’ tactic
By guest — December 16, 2016
WINDHOEK, Namibia (RNS) Judgmental attitudes towards gays and lesbians are common in the nation’s Christian churches.
How new global charities are beating ‘faith-based organizations’ at their own game
By guest — December 16, 2016
(RNS) Religion was pervasive in these groups, but many of the founders rejected labeling their groups as 'religious' or 'faith-based.'
