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Europe September 12, 2016

The Latest: Hungarian leader: migration will change Europe

The Latest on the flow of migrants into Europe (all times local): 4:25 p.m.

RELIGION September 12, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Muslims mark start of Eid al-Adha holiday

Muslims worldwide are celebrating the first day of Eid al-Adha, or "Feast of Sacrifice," the most important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim — also known as Abraham to Christians and Jews — to sacrifice his son before God stayed his hand.

RELIGION September 12, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Pilgrims perform final hajj rites in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, close to 2 million pilgrims performed on Monday one of the final rites of the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, the symbolic stoning of the devil, as Muslims worldwide marked the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Europe September 12, 2016

UK police say armed men occupy Sikh temple in England

British police say they are attempting to negotiate with 20 to 30 men, some armed with blades, who have occupied a Sikh temple in central England.

US September 12, 2016

Reviving old traditions, Arab beer brewers make their mark

It took gumption to pour millions of dollars into starting a brewery in an overwhelmingly Muslim country where many frown on consuming alcohol.

RELIGION September 12, 2016

Palestinian leader accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'

The Palestinian president is accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing," days after Israel's leader lobbed that same allegation at the Palestinians.

VIDEO September 11, 2016

Father Morris: When tragedy strikes, Americans turn to God

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Europe September 11, 2016

Macedonia celebrates Saint Teresa's canonization in capital

Hundreds of people have gathered in the main square of Macedonia's capital for a ceremony dedicated to Macedonian-born Saint Teresa, whom Pope Francis canonized last week at the Vatican.

Europe September 11, 2016

Pope prays for victims of clashes in Gabon, urges dialogue

Pope Francis has prayed for victims of violent protests in the west African nation of Gabon, calling attention to what he described as a "grave political crisis" in the former French colony.

RELIGION September 11, 2016

AP PHOTOS: Muslims gather for climax of hajj pilgrimage

Before dawn on Sunday, Muslim pilgrims from around the world began ascending a hill just outside Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon some 1,400 years ago.