Christianity October 25, 2016 Christian shrine vandalized, robbed in northern Israel An immensely important Christian shrine, thought to be on the site where Jesus Christ spoke to the prophets Elijah and Moses, was robbed and vandalized in a brazen attack, officials announced Tuesday.
GLOBAL ECONOMY October 25, 2016 AP EXPLAINS: Why Pakistan still sees huge militant attacks Pakistan is reeling from yet another deadly assault, after militants wearing suicide vests rampaged through a police academy in the southwestern city of Quetta, battling for four hours before blowing themselves up and leaving more than 60 dead.
Europe October 25, 2016 Turkey, US to discuss Muslim cleric wanted by Ankara Turkey's justice minister says the country has provided "more than sufficient" evidence to the United States for the extradition of a U.S.-based Muslim cleric accused by Turkey of orchestrating the July 15 failed coup attempt.
RELIGION October 25, 2016 Baha'i minority says Iran is trying to crush the religion The Baha'i International Community said Tuesday that Iran's effort to crush the religious minority has continued unabated and intensified on some fronts despite President Hassan Rouhani's promises to end religious discrimination.
RELIGION October 25, 2016 Egypt's security chief warns of scheme to incite chaos Egypt's interior minister warned in comments published Monday that the country faced "unprecedented challenges" that required a "decisive" response by security forces, accusing the now-banned Muslim Brotherhood of scheming to incite chaos.
Europe October 24, 2016 The Latest: Iraqi forces shell IS positions near Mosul The Latest on developments in Iraq as the battle for Mosul enters its second week (all times local): 9:10 a.m.
Europe October 24, 2016 Turkey-Iraq relations remain tense on Mosul Tensions between Turkey and Iraq showed no sign of subsiding on Monday with Turkish leaders saying the country was engaged in the offensive to retake Mosul from the Islamic State groups while Iraq denied the claim.
Europe October 24, 2016 Pope gives marching orders to Jesuits and new superior Pope Francis is giving marching orders to members of his Jesuit order and their new superior.
Europe October 24, 2016 35 Turkish diplomats, family members seek asylum in Germany Officials say 35 Turkish diplomats and family members have applied for asylum in Germany since the failed military coup in Turkey.
RELIGION October 24, 2016 Iraqi parliament passes bill banning alcohol Iraq's parliament has passed a law forbidding the import, production or selling of alcoholic beverages.