Europe July 19, 2016 For those who love him, Turkey's Erdogan is the "Tall Man" For those who love him, a mix of the religiously conservative and the rising middle class, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been the powerhouse who drove economic success, gave Islam a greater role and boosted regional standing.
RELIGION July 19, 2016 Ex-soldier who killed Guatemalan bishop dies in prison riot A former army officer serving a prison sentence for the 1998 killing of a Roman Catholic bishop died in a jail riot that killed a total of five inmates Monday, Guatemalan authorities said.
RELIGION July 19, 2016 Israeli police boost security for Jerusalem gay pride parade Israeli police say they are stepping up security measures for this week's gay pride parade in Jerusalem after a deadly attack at last year's festivities.
Europe July 19, 2016 Russian Jewish group OK with "Pokemon Go" The Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia says it does not mind people playing the hit smartphone game "Pokemon Go" around synagogues and other cultural buildings.
RELIGION July 19, 2016 India court warns Rahul Gandhi could face defamation trial India's top court has ordered a scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi family to express regret or face defamation charges for blaming the country's top Hindu nationalist organization for the 1948 assassination of independence leader Mohandas Gandhi.
RELIGION July 18, 2016 Iran begins trial for 21 linked to storming of Saudi posts Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency says a closed trial has begun for 21 suspects in the storming of Saudi diplomatic missions earlier this year.
Faith July 18, 2016 Staying Faithful at a Time of Terror Words of wisdom, comfort and resolve for when we question God most.
US July 18, 2016 Iraqi Shiite cleric calls additional US troops a "target" A powerful Iraqi Shiite cleric says the additional 560 U.S. troops to be sent to Iraq to upgrade an air base recently retaken from the Islamic State group would be a "target" for his supporters.
Europe July 18, 2016 The Latest: Turkey cracks down on alleged coup plotters The Latest on Turkey's failed military coup.
Europe July 17, 2016 The Latest: 85 still hospitalized after Nice truck attack The Latest on the truck attack in Nice on Bastille Day that killed 84 people: (all times local): 11:45 a.m.