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Middle East December 14, 2016

German minister refuses to wear veil during Saudi Arabia trip

The German defense minister has caused outrage in Saudi Arabia after she refused to wear a hijab during an official visit.

RELIGION December 14, 2016

The Latest: Suspect denies hate crime near California mosque

The Latest on hate crime allegations against two men for an attack near a Southern California mosque (all times local): 5:30 p.m.

RELIGION December 14, 2016

Police: Suspect sought in stabbing near California mosque

Police in a Southern California suburb say they're still looking for a man suspected of a hate crime for stabbing a worshipper near a mosque.

RELIGION December 13, 2016

Twitter restores white nationalist group leader's account

Twitter has restored a white nationalist group leader's personal account less than a month after the social media company suspended it along with other accounts belonging to prominent members of the so-called "alt-right" movement.

RELIGION December 13, 2016

Labor Sec. Tom Perez plans bid for Democratic leadership

Labor Secretary Tom Perez is telling senior Democratic officials that he plans to mount a bid for the head of the Democratic National Committee.

RELIGION December 12, 2016

Attorney General: Hate crimes are stain on America's "soul"

Attorney General Loretta Lynch says hate crimes tear at the fabric of American communities and are a stain on our "nation's very soul." Lynch spoke Monday at a mosque in Virginia amid a large spike in hate crimes targeting Muslims.

RELIGION December 12, 2016

Man held for allegedly stabbing worshipper near mosque

A man has been arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime after police say he stabbed a worshipper near a Simi Valley mosque.

RELIGION December 10, 2016

Lynch to visit mosque amid spike in anti-Muslim hate crimes

Attorney General Loretta Lynch is visiting a mosque in Virginia next week amid a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting Muslims.

RELIGION December 7, 2016

Muslim cleric in US court says he wasn't convicted in Israel

The leader of one of New Jersey's largest mosques took the stand in court Tuesday to defend himself against charges he lied on his green card application.

RELIGION December 6, 2016

Graffiti welcomes Muslims at Islamic center in Missouri

At a time when reports of anti-Muslim sentiment are rising, an Islamic Center in Missouri has received a different message.

RELIGION December 6, 2016

Muslim cleric is in US court fighting against deportation

The leader of one of New Jersey's largest mosques is in court to fight deportation after federal authorities say he lied on his green card application.