World
Bishop warns against Iraqi law that children of Muslim converts must be Muslim
A law forcing children of converts to Islam to be regarded as Muslims will contribute to the extinction of Christianity in Iraq, a bishop has warned.
Woman accused of adultery stoned to death in Afghanistan
A young woman was stoned to death in Afghanistan after being accused of having an adulterous relationship, officials said on Tuesday.
The 'Muslim invasion' of Europe: Do the numbers add up?
People are worried: is the Islamification of Europe really a thing?
Man claims he was 'sexual slave' for depraved people protected by Church
The distressing testimony of Paulino, a former member of a Barcelona Catholic religious group, The Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle and of Mary (MCSPA), has been published this week by the Spanish newspaper El PaÃs.
Guantanamo closure: Obama's counterterrorism chief makes final push
Senior administration officials told Reuters the plan would be unveiled in early November.
Chinese and Taiwanese leaders to hold first meeting since civil war
The meeting coincides with rising anti-China sentiment on Taiwan.
Iran won't abandon 'Death to America' slogan since it's now republic's 'symbol'
Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, including the United States, is not enough reason for the Islamic nation to drop its "Death to America" slogan.
Russian airstrikes not hurting but actually helping ISIS â UK defence analyst
Contrary to what Moscow would like the world to believe, Russian airstrikes in Syria are not only not hurting the Islamic State (ISIS) but are actually helping the jihadist group, a leading British defence analyst disclosed.
In radical 'cultural shift,' Ireland now plans to decriminalise use of prohibited drugs
After decades of trying to suppress drug supply and prevent addicts from using illegal substances, Ireland may soon set up rooms where drug users can inject themselves with these prohibited chemicals.
Myanmar: Muslims at risk of exclusion from historic election
The upcoming general election has been portrayed as the freest and fairest in decades, but in reality Muslims are facing barriers against participation.
Man sentenced to prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam
An Iranian filmmaker who was sentenced to six years in prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam has received support from various European politicians today.
Vietnam urged to redraft oppressive religious freedom laws
Religious freedom in Vietnam is under threat from a new law on belief and religion, according to a joint statement from a number of faith groups.
Russian jets hit ISIS in Palmyra
ISIS-held areas around the ancient city of Palmyra have been targeted by Russian jets as part of Moscow's ongoing bombing in Syria.
Religion helps protect teens against alcoholism and addiction
Religious practice helps reduce adolescent alcohol use and other "risk behaviours" says a paper in a special "religion and addiction" edition of the academic Religions journal.
China: 20 Christians sentenced to 'black jail' in last two months
At least 20 Christians are being held in 'black jail' in China, leading to accusations that the government is imposing a "totalitarian regime" on its citizens.
Fewer Americans now 'certain' that God exists
Overall, the American public is becoming slightly less religious but those with a strong faith remain as devout as ever. Religious and non-religious Americans are also all becoming more accepting of homosexuality.