RELIGION March 21, 2019 Pakistani lawmakers claim women's march was anti-Islam Provincial lawmakers in northwestern Pakistan have assailed as anti-Islamic women's marches held earlier this month across the country to mark the International Women's Day.
Middle East March 21, 2019 Jordanian king vows to protect Jerusalem holy sites Jordan's King Abdullah II is vowing to keep protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, calling it a "red line" for his country.
RELIGION March 21, 2019 Afghan official: 3 explosions target Shiite shrine in Kabul An Afghan official says three explosions have struck near a Shiite shrine and cemetery in western Kabul as people gathered there to mark the holiday of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
RELIGION March 20, 2019 The Latest: New Zealand bans all assault weapons immediately The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand (all times local): 3 p.m. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is immediately banning assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and "military style semi-automatic rifles" like the weapons used in last Friday's attacks on two Christchurch mosques.
Middle East March 20, 2019 Australia says tensions with Turkey ease after WWI remarks Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says tensions between his country and Turkey have eased after conciliatory comments from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office on Wednesday.
RELIGION March 20, 2019 Thousands likely for first Friday prayer since mosque attack An imam says he's expecting thousands of people at an emotional Friday prayer service a week after an attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
RELIGION March 20, 2019 Indian court acquits 4 Hindus in blast on train to Pakistan An Indian court has acquitted four Hindus charged with triggering explosions on a train heading to India's border with Pakistan 12 years ago, killing 68 people, mostly Pakistani citizens.
Middle East March 20, 2019 The Latest: Erdogan says mosque gunman no different from IS The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand (all times local): 7:30 p.m. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the gunman who killed 50 people at two New Zealand mosques is no different from the militants of the Islamic State group.
Middle East March 20, 2019 New Zealand holds first funerals for mosque shooting victims A father and son who fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world" were buried before hundreds of mourners Wednesday, the first funerals for victims of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that horrified a nation known for being welcoming and diverse.
RELIGION March 19, 2019 French cardinal convicted of not reporting sex abuse to stay in post, Vatican says Pope Francis has declined to accept the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, who was convicted of failing to report a known predator priest to police.