RELIGION May 23, 2017 2 Muslim men killed by mob over cow theft charges in India Indian police officials say two Muslim men have been beaten to death by a mob in the northeastern state of Assam over allegations of cow theft, the latest in a series of similar attacks across the country.
Pacific May 23, 2017 Uber suspends driver in Australia over bomb plot allegation Uber says the ride-hailing company has suspended a driver in Australia while police investigate allegations he told a passenger he led an organization related to the Islamic State movement and planned to blow up Parliament House.
US May 23, 2017 Civilian casualty toll could complicate Iraqi reconciliation The U.S.-led coalition has come under increasing scrutiny by monitoring groups regarding civilian casualties in the fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq, a turn that is worrying some in the country's political leadership who fear the destruction and loss of life could complicate hopes of reconciliation with the country's minority Sunnis.
RELIGION May 23, 2017 Iraq, US in talks to keep American troop presence after IS A U.S. and an Iraqi government official say Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is in talks with the Trump administration to keep American troops in Iraq after the fight against the Islamic State group in the country is concluded.
North Korea May 23, 2017 North Korea's Christians are suffering. We cannot forget them I will never forget my first day in North Korea.
World May 23, 2017 Trump condemns Holocaust as 'the most savage crime' President Donald Trump's brief visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial may prove to be the most explosive stop during a hypersensitive trip to Israel.
RELIGION May 23, 2017 In Syria's devastated twin towns, tears mix with rubble Arriving with her husband and 10-year-old daughter to check on their home for the first time in five years, Adibeh Ghosn had trouble recognizing the neighborhood.
RELIGION May 22, 2017 El Salvador's first cardinal surprised by selection Monsignor Gregorio Rosa Chavez, an auxiliary bishop who works as a parish pastor in El Salvador, was alone preparing to lead a Sunday Mass when a friend called to say he heard Pope Francis had named him as a new cardinal.