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What is Russia doing in Syria? US still clueless on Putin's stunning move
Russia has sent additional troops to two new sites in Syria amid growing concerns about its real purpose since its involvement was apparently not coordinated with other countries operating in the ravaged-conflict nation, CNN reported
'ISIS killing Muslims': Defectors seen as potential partners in exposing jihadist lies
Defectors from the Islamic State (ISIS) are condemning the leadership of the jihadist group, saying they are killing Muslims instead of protecting them.
Muslims now fastest growing immigrant group in US; 2.6 million arrive in 2014
As immigration and religion continue to become controversial campaign issues for the 2016 presidential elections, a recent study showed that more and more immigrants from Muslim countries are entering the United States.
Consumers vow to boycott Doritos for offering pro-gay rainbow potato chips
Some consumers are planning to boycott Doritos after the potato chips company offered limited edition pro-homosexual bags of rainbow-colored chips.
Catholics demand female ordination during pope's visit
Protestors who demanded the ordination of women priests, staging a "lie-in" outside a Washington church where Pope Francis was attending mass, have been fined.
In pictures: What is Eid?
Harry Farley looks at the origin and traditions of the Muslim festival of Eid.
Ambitious but limited: The Sustainable Development Goals lack a Christian perspective
The Sustainable Development Goals: what they offer and what they lack
Saudi Arabia prepares to behead and crucify young protester
Ali Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr, a member of Saudi Arabia's Shi'ite minority, was said by the UN to have been tortured by the Saudis.
NYC Police expel homeless from Harlem in preparation for Pope's arrival
More than a dozen people who live at the corner of 125th Street in East Harlem were told to move along on Wednesday, before the Pope visits a nearby Catholic school on Friday.
Face veil is 'backward' and sign of extremism says Chinese official
Face veils and other coverings for women were deemed "typical extremist attire" by a senior official in Xinjiang province of China.
Egypt: Coptic Christians attacked by Muslim neighbours in property row
Coptic Christians in an Egyptian village have been under attack by Muslim neighbours since Sunday over a property row which first began in 2012, according to ICC.
US government pledges support for persecuted minorities in Middle East
Every human being has equal value and infinite worth and should have the right to practise their faith, a new White House mandate released yesterday says.
Iran: American pastor Saeed Abedini tortured in prison
Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was reportedly this week tortured and interrogated in Iran's notorious Rajai Shahr prison, where he is being held on charges of undermining national security.
Pope Francis through Republican eyes: Sound on abortion, dodgy on climate change
While conversatives have lapped up his support for the family and opposition to homosexuality and abortion, they have had a metaphorical choking fit regarding his call for action on climate change.
Hajj stampede leaves hundreds dead and injured
The tragedy has also left up to 719 pilgrims injured.
City in Florida bows to Satanist's lawsuit threat, bans prayers at council meetings
A city council in Florida has decided to ban prayers at city council meetings after a threat of a lawsuit from a Satanist who wants to lead the invocation.