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Values September 16, 2016

Our children need to hear about the teacher and the fireman who would not run from evil

I would like to suggest that families pause to reflect on two real life heroes who remind us what values are worth living and, if necessary dying for.

RELIGION September 16, 2016

AP PHOTOS: The many faces of the female faithful at the hajj

The annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, required of able-bodied Muslims once in their life, brings the Islamic world together across its many languages, ethnicities and individual beliefs — something seen across the many faces of its female faithful.

RELIGION September 16, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Islamic site near Mecca among few still preserved

Just outside the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia lies one of Islam's most important historical sites — a cave where, according to tradition, the Prophet Muhammad spent time in seclusion, contemplation and self-reflection.

Europe September 16, 2016

UK parl't committee slams former PM Cameron's Libya policy

A key British parliamentary committee has said former Prime Minister David Cameron's military intervention in Libya was misguided and helped spur the rise of Islamic extremism there.

RELIGION September 15, 2016

UN chief calls Netanyahu ethnic cleansing comment outrageous

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence that Palestinians want the "ethnic cleansing" of Jews in the West Bank "unacceptable and outrageous." Ban told the U.N.

RELIGION September 15, 2016

Poll shows rift between US Jews, Israel on religious affairs

A new poll shows American Jews are unhappy with the way the ultra-Orthodox stream of Judaism dominates religious affairs in Israel.

Europe September 15, 2016

Dalai Lama hints at EU-like arrangement for Tibet, China

The Dalai Lama has praised the European Union for preserving national cultures while pursuing collective goals, suggesting it could be a model for Tibet within China.

Islam September 15, 2016

British ambassador to Saudi Arabia announces conversion to Islam

The British ambassador to Saudi Arabia announced on Twitter that he converted to Islam and carried out a hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, The Telegraph reported.

Europe September 15, 2016

Hungary seeks to aid persecuted Christians around the world

Hungary says it is setting up a special department to coordinate the assistance and rescue of persecuted Christians around the world.

RELIGION September 15, 2016

Pro-India Kashmiri lawmaker quits India's Parliament

A prominent pro-India Kashmiri politician has resigned from India's Parliament and from his regional party to protest a government crackdown in Kashmir that prevented people from offering Eid prayers for the first time in the troubled region.