religious minorities

Minorities under attack as PM pushes ‘tolerant’ Pakistan
World

Minorities under attack as PM pushes ‘tolerant’ Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — It’s been a tough month for religious minorities in Pakistan, and observers warn of even tougher…
Sudan’s Christians enjoy holiday amid hope for new freedoms
Middle East

Sudan’s Christians enjoy holiday amid hope for new freedoms

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The Sudanese Christian marchers weaved through bustling markets and traffic-clogged streets wearing “I Love Jesus” T-shirts…
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
Middle East

Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran executed seven child offenders last year and two so far this year even though human…
Indonesia detains seven after attacks on Buddhist temples
World

Indonesia detains seven after attacks on Buddhist temples

Indonesian authorities detained seven people in northern Sumatra island on Saturday on suspicion of attacking several Buddhist temples the previous…
Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith
Egypt

Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith

In 2009, four Baha’i homes were burned down in the Upper Egypt village of Shouraneya, Sohag after a member of…
Grand Mufti warns of spreading Shia doctrine in Egypt
Egypt

Grand Mufti warns of spreading Shia doctrine in Egypt

Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa advised Shias not to try spreading their doctrine in a Sunni environment like Egypt, as it…
Stop blasphemy trials
Opinion

Stop blasphemy trials

Since you cannot call a fire engine to put out a spark, then make the fire bigger and scream out…
Copts: Between a rock and a hard place
Opinion

Copts: Between a rock and a hard place

The first round of the Egyptian presidential election resulted in a runoff between Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsy, who won…
The pope’s predicament
Opinion

The pope’s predicament

Just over ten years ago, before the illness that took his life yesterday had sapped his body’s strength, I had the…
Obama vows to protect Copts, urges Egypt to respect all faiths
Egypt

Obama vows to protect Copts, urges Egypt to respect all faiths

US President Barack Obama called Friday for the protection of Copts and other minorities as the Christian group celebrated its…
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