Tag: Religion
‘No Sweets’: For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, a tough Ramadan
<p>BHANNINE, Lebanon — It was messy and hectic in Aisha al-Abed’s kitchen, as the first day of Ramadan often is. Food had to be...
Pope calls on Russia and Ukraine to seek reconciliation
<p>VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday voiced apprehension over a recent Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine and called for efforts...
Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions
<p>In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy...
Israeli police clash with Palestinian crowd in Jerusalem
<p>JERUSALEM — Israeli police clashed with hundreds of Palestinian protesters outside Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday, firing stun grenades and a water cannon to...
‘Hillbilly’ to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator.
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Muslims mark 1st Ramadan Friday prayers in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered at a sacred Jerusalem plaza for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan after coronavirus lockdowns...
Surge in violence rattles Haiti as poverty, fear deepens
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The attack was brazen, streamed live on the internet: Men carrying big guns walked into a Holy Thursday church service, grabbed...
‘Hillbilly’ to Capitol Hill? Author eyes Senate bid in Ohio
<p>MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — Rodney Muterspaw figures J.D. Vance has already shown he's got what it takes to be a U.S. senator. </p>
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Muslims mark 1st Ramadan Friday prayers in Jerusalem
<p>JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered at a sacred Jerusalem plaza for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan after coronavirus lockdowns...
Surge in violence rattles Haiti as poverty, fear deepens
<p>PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The attack was brazen, streamed live on the internet: Men carrying big guns walked into a Holy Thursday church service, grabbed...