RELIGION December 28, 2017 A look at Islamic State attacks in Afghanistan The Islamic State attack on a Shiite cultural center in Kabul on Thursday, which killed more than 40 people and wounded scores more, was the latest in a series of assaults by a powerful local affiliate of the extremist group.
RELIGION December 28, 2017 India lower house approves bill banning instant divorce India's powerful lower house of parliament has approved a bill making the practice of instant divorce illegal and punishable with up to three years imprisonment for offending husbands.
RELIGION December 28, 2017 The Latest: Officials say Afghan attack kills 41, wounds 84 The Latest on developments in Afghanistan (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Authorities say an attack on a Shiite Muslim cultural center in the Afghan capital Kabul has left at least 41 people dead and 84 wounded.
VIDEO December 28, 2017 Franklin Graham slams Rosie O'Donnell's attack on Paul Ryan Samaritan's Purse president reacts after the actress tells the House speaker he's going 'straight to hell.'
RELIGION December 28, 2017 The Latest: IS claims responsibility for Afghan attack The Latest on developments in Afghanistan (all times local): 3:20 p.m.
RELIGION December 28, 2017 The Latest: Officials say Kabul attack kills 35, wounds 20 The Latest on developments in Afghanistan (all times local): 1 p.m. Authorities say an attack on a Shiite Muslim cultural center in the Afghan capital Kabul has left at least 35 people dead and 20 wounded.
RELIGION December 27, 2017 Pope delights in circus performance during audience Circus acrobats performed for Pope Francis during his weekly audience, in what has become a regular feature of the Vatican holiday season.
RELIGION December 27, 2017 Ukrainian govt, separatists hold prisoner exchange Ukrainian authorities and separatist rebels have begun a landmark prisoner exchange in the country's east.
RELIGION December 26, 2017 Saudi Arabia hosts world chess tournament in latest opening Saudi Arabia is hosting a world chess tournament for the first time, despite religious edicts by conservative clerics who frown upon the board game.
Vatican December 25, 2017 Topless female activist tries to swipe baby Jesus statue from Vatican Nativity scene A bizarre scene unfolded in Vatican City on Christmas Day when a topless female activist, while screaming “God is woman,” attempted to snatch a baby Jesus statue from a Nativity scene — but was quickly whisked away by police as she lunged for it.