RELIGION November 15, 2016 Deposed Sultan of Sokoto dies while son detained for graft A deposed spiritual leader of Africa's most populous group of Muslims, former Sultan of Sokoto Ibrahim Dasuki, has died at age 93 while his son languishes in detention.
Europe November 15, 2016 Germany bans Islamic organization, police raid 190 sites Hundreds of German police officers searched about 190 offices, mosques and apartments of members and supporters of the Islamic group "The true religion" as the government announced a ban of the organization Tuesday.
RELIGION November 15, 2016 Myanmar says 34 people killed after they attacked troops Myanmar's government says 34 people were killed after they attacked government troops in western Rakhine state over the weekend, but villagers belonging to the Muslim Rohingya minority say the victims were unarmed civilians.
RELIGION November 14, 2016 Police and Shiites clash in north Nigeria, at least 9 killed Police say eight members of Nigeria's banned Shiite movement and a police sergeant have been killed in clashes in northern Kano city.
Europe November 14, 2016 Dozens of letters from Anne Frank's father for sale Nearly 80 letters written by Anne Frank’s father, shining a light on his tough battle to preserve her legacy after the Holocaust, are currently up for sale.
RELIGION November 14, 2016 Indonesia Miss Transgender crowned in a slap for hard-liners Transgender people and gay activists from across Indonesia have defied a wave of hatred against sexual minorities to crown a Miss Transgender at a national pageant held in absolute secrecy.
RELIGION November 14, 2016 Gasps, tears as Iraqis return to IS-destroyed parish There were gasps, followed by tears at a small church in northern Iraq as a group of Christians returned to their parish Sunday to find that everything had been destroyed, including the statue of the Virgin Mary which Islamic State militants had decapitated before they left.
Europe November 13, 2016 Homeless have VIP seats for pope's Mass in St. Peter's Pope Francis has given VIPs seats to homeless people at a special Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
RELIGION November 13, 2016 Priest abducted in Mexico Gulf region found alive, tortured A priest who was abducted in Mexico has been found alive after three days, but "with notable signs of torture," the Roman Catholic Church said Sunday.
Europe November 12, 2016 Pope Francis pushes for inclusion in race, class, religion Pope Francis is advocating policies of inclusion, saying God's plan doesn't exclude people based on their social class, race or religion.