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RELIGION September 26, 2017

Denmark indicts woman suspected of joining IS in Syria

A 19-year-old Danish woman has been indicted on suspicion of violating terrorism laws for allegedly joining the Islamic State group in war-torn Syria.

RELIGION September 26, 2017

Police: Graffiti threatens Kosovo leaders over new mosque

Kosovo police say they are investigating threats made in graffiti against senior government and religious officials over plans to build a new mosque in the capital, Pristina.

Controversies September 26, 2017

Lawsuit filed after judge orders participants in public meeting not to say 'Muslim' or 'Islam'

A federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday after a judge prohibited citizens of a New Jersey town from using the words "Muslim" and "Islam" at an upcoming public hearing over the building of a mosque in a residential area.

RELIGION September 26, 2017

Music festival opens in Poland despite pressure from govt

Young people have gathered for a major annual music festival in Poland that celebrates diversity and tolerance — and which has faced pressure recently from the conservative government.

RELIGION September 26, 2017

Thousands march in Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade

Thousands of revelers are marching in Jerusalem's gay pride parade amid tight security.

Christianity September 26, 2017

Want to save Iraqi Christians? Try Christiansatrisk.org

When ISIS rolled into the town of Karamdes, home to several hundred families of Iraqi Christians, the first thing its thugs did was behead every statue of a saint. Next they destroyed the churches. Then they went after civilians.

RELIGION September 26, 2017

The Latest: Vatican urges calm in Venezuela

The Latest on Venezuela's political crisis over installation of a special assembly to rewrite the constitution (all times local): 8:35 a.m.

RELIGION September 26, 2017

Despite Trump claim, Hezbollah operation boosts Lebanon role

As President Donald Trump recently stood beside the Lebanese prime minister praising his government for standing up to Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militants were busy demonstrating just how wrong he was.

Africa September 26, 2017

Church attacked in southern Nigeria; at least 11 killed

Nigerian authorities say at least eight people are dead and 18 others critically wounded after gunmen attacked a church in southern Nigeria.

RELIGION September 26, 2017

Germany eyes repatriating teen held in Iraq over IS ties

German authorities are trying to determine whether four German women, including a teenager, detained in Iraq on allegations of sympathizing with the Islamic State group can return home.