Brown in plea for embryo research

While not as controversial as in the United States, stem cell research is stil a debated topic in the UK." Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on Sunday for members of parliament to support research using embryonic...

Algerian Man Carrying Bible Spends Five Days in Jail

A few websites monitor and report on religious persecution, many of which go with little mention or unreported in the mainstream media. Two sites whose mission includes reporting on persecution are Compass Direct...

Australian young Muslim leaders to explore Indonesian Islam

"A delegation of young Muslim leaders from Australia arrived in Jakarta early this week to explore Indonesia Islam, Democracy and Interfaith Harmony, an Australian Embassy media release has said."It`s important for young Australians to gain a better understanding of the role...

Many injured in Pakistan attack

A supected Suicide Attack in North-Western Pakistan has taken place and dozens feared killed. North-Western region is one of most volatile region in Pakistan. Bordering Afghanistan it houses large number of...

Obama's Subtle Message

"Mr. Obama, you have clearly stated your reluctance to allow your private religious beliefs to shape your public policy. This is wise in theory but difficult in practice, because while you are free to interpret...

Musicians to Rock 'Papalpalooza' for Pope Benedict

This takes the ever-elusive genre of 'seminary rock' to a whole other level."In a convergence of religious experience and rock festival, some of the top acts in Christian music will perform at a youth rally on...

Pope Begins NYC Visit with UN Address

Any visit to the USA just has to include New York City, and so it is for Pope Benedict XVI. His tour began with an address to a specially-convened United Nations general assembly."Pope Benedict XVI today...

China Outraged by US-Tibet Resolution

The US has hurt China's feelings."An indignant China said Friday the U.S. "seriously hurt the feelings of the Chinese people" when Congress passed a resolution calling on Beijing to stop cracking down on Tibetan dissent and talk to the Dalai Lama.Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...

Mullah calls Dutch School Children "Dogs"

"THE HAGUE, 09/04/08 - A primary school in Amsterdam wished to provide its pupils with an understanding for other cultures. But during a visit to a mosque, the children were told they were dogs.With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures among...

News Focus: Government bans Dutch controversial Fitna film maker from enterin...

"Through the Justice and Human Rights Minister, the government had banned Dutch right-wing populist MP Geert Wilders from visiting Indonesia, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said in a press conference here...

Tibetan monks in Lhasa disrupt government tour

Last night we posted a story about a group of Tibetan monks who disrupted a government tour for international journalists intended to showcase the restored peace of the Tibetan capital.Today, the Associated Press, which had a correspondent on the tour, filed a lengthier, more...

Monk protest scuppers controlled media tour of Tibet

In a shocking display of defiance and certain risk to their lives, a group of monks in Tibet ambushed an organised media tour by the Chinese government."Tibetan monks staged a daring protest against Chinese rule, disrupted anofficial government tour for foreign journalists...

Monks disrupt tour of journalists to Tibet

A government tour meant to showcase the restored peace in Lhasa, Tibet ran into some unexpected resistance from protesting monks."Editor's note: CNN was denied permission to join the group of reporters to Tibet by China's foreign ministry. LHASA, Tibet (AP) -- A group of...

UK Teachers Suggest Religious Teachings in Schools

Faith-based teachings in public schools have long been a contentious issue in North America; many believe that Church and State should be kept absolutely separate, however, numerous religious groups believe that religious teachings should be a fundamental part of public...

Holi: Paint the Town Red (and Blue and Green and Purple...)

The festival of Holi is beginning. India's president and prime minister have passed on their greetings as Holi gets under way: "President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday greeted...

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