RELIGION May 27, 2017 The Latest: Scandinavian leaders condemn Egypt Copts attack The Latest on developments in Egypt (all times local): The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Coptic Christians traveling to a remote desert monastery south of Cairo that killed 29.
RELIGION May 27, 2017 Pope: More Christian martyrs today than in ancient times Pope Francis has prayed for the Coptic Christians in killed in Egypt by Islamic extremists, saying that today there are more Christian martyrs for the faith than in ancient times.
RELIGION May 27, 2017 Turkey jails 2 journalists from opposition newspaper Turkey's state-run news agency says two journalists from an opposition newspaper have been arrested and accused of aiding a terror organization.
RELIGION May 27, 2017 AP Explains: Who are Egypt's Coptic Christians? Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church is enduring a dark chapter in its history with the community increasingly victimized by attacks from Islamic militants, including Friday's attack by gunmen on a bus transporting Copts to a monastery south of Cairo, leaving 29 dead.
RELIGION May 27, 2017 Central African Republic killings send entire town fleeing Scores of blackened homes dot this town where more than 41,000 people have fled for their lives.
World May 27, 2017 Iraq says Iranian commander killed fighting IS Aid groups say they are concerned for the safety of civilians following calls from Iraq's government for residents of the Islamic State group-held Old City to flee the area immediately.
RELIGION May 27, 2017 Mosul siege extends IS fight in Iraq, puts civilians at risk Iraqi forces are steadily closing in on the remaining pockets of territory held by the Islamic State group in Mosul, inching toward a victory that U.S.-led coalition officials say is "only a matter of time."
World May 26, 2017 Egypt attack on Coptic Christians: Wake up, President Sisi! ISIS is murdering your Christian children Maybe this will finally wake up the Egyptian authorities?
RELIGION May 26, 2017 At least 28 killed in ambush attack on Christians in Egypt Egyptian state TV says 23 people were killed and 25 wounded in an attack by gunmen on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of Cairo.
RELIGION May 26, 2017 The Latest: Egypt strikes bases in Libya after Copts attack The Latest on the attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt (all times local): 1:50 p.m.