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Christian school attacked in Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday summoned Delhi's top policeman after a sixth attack on a Christian building in the capital in the last two months, fuelling concerns that religious minorities are being targeted.

Houston Islamic centre destroyed in suspected arson attack

Houston arson investigators on Saturday were working to determine what caused a fire that destroyed a building at an Islamic institute in the city, officials said.

UN chief appeals to Indonesia to stop death row execution

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonappealed to Indonesia on Friday not to execute prisoners on death row for drug crimes, including citizens of Australia, Brazil, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Nigeria and the Philippines.

First Boko Haram attack on village in Chad

Boko Haram fighters attacked a village in Chad on Friday, the first known lethal attack in that country by the Nigerian militant group, which killed several people including a local chief according to residents and security forces.

Oklahoma clergy opposed to gay marriage won't be sued, say legislators

A bill approved in the state House of Representatives would protect them from prosecution if they refuse to preside over a same-sex wedding.

Turkish president offers Cuba a brand new mosque

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes Muslims discovered the Americas.

Chapel Hill: thousands mourn slain Muslims, police investigate religious motive for killing

Craig Hicks may have killed three young Muslims over a parking dispute.

Ukraine: 'Glimmer of hope' but fighting continues after deal is signed

Reports of a mass influx of Russian armour to rebel areas put the ceasefire in doubt.

'Worse than a tragedy': More than 300 migrants died trying to reach Italy this week, says UN

More than 300 people died trying to cross the sea from Africa to Italy this week, the UN refugee agency said on Wednesday, adding pressure on Europe to expand a border operation that lacks a clear mandate to save lives.

Suicide bombers strike Niger town

Two female suicide bombers attacked the Niger frontier town of Diffa on Wednesday, security sources said, shortly after Chad's army said it had killed 13 fighters from the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the Nigerian town of Gambaru.