Tag: Religion
Jordan releases alleged plotters following king’s appeal
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan released 16 people detained earlier this month over an alleged foreign-backed conspiracy linked to a former crown prince after King...
Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave
TEHRAN, Iran — As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway...
Algerian professor gets 3-year jail term for offending Islam
ALGIERS, Algeria — An Algerian court on Thursday convicted a high-profile university professor specializing in Islam of offending the Muslim religion, and sentenced him...
Miami women surprise homeless teen with magical quinceanera
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Entering her magical quinceanera on by her father’s arm, her tiara sparkling and her fuchsia ballgown trimmed with ruffles to...
Mormon sex therapist ousted from faith for critiques
SALT LAKE CITY — A sex therapist in Utah who has publicly challenged her faith's policies on sexuality has been kicked out of The...
Man charged in pastor’s wife’s slaying sentenced to 29 years
INDIANAPOLIS — A man charged in connection with the fatal shooting of an Indianapolis pastor’s pregnant wife in 2015 has been sentenced to 29...
Pope meets with Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges end of crises
<p>VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met Thursday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and urged all of Lebanon's political leaders to “urgently commit themselves...
Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave
<p>TEHRAN, Iran — As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway...
Proposals aim to end Church of England inaction over racism
<p>LONDON — A report aiming to tackle racism in the Church of England has recommended dozens of proposals to end decades of inaction, including...
Miami women surprise homeless teen with magical quinceanera
<p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Entering her magical quinceanera on by her father’s arm, her tiara sparkling and her fuchsia ballgown trimmed with ruffles to...