The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sun up until sun down, is drawing to a close.
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Conservative Christians Grapple With Whether ‘Religious Freedom’ Includes Muslims
Religious liberty is a key concern for many evangelical voters. But in the current political climate, there’s some debate among Christian conservatives about how that applies to other faiths.
Muslim Leaders Vow To Protect Rights Of Religious Minorities
This week’s Marrakesh Declaration is the latest effort to dissociate Islam from ISIS and other jihadist groups. But will the declaration be heeded? Similar efforts have had limited effect.
UAS professors examine Charlie Hebdo shootings
Four UAS professors unravel complexities of Charlie Hebdo incident in public seminar.
Death Toll Rises To 120 In Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza
At least 120 people in the Gaza Strip have been killed in Israeli airstrikes as both sides exchange fire across the tense border. NPR’s Ari Shapiro reports that Israeli tanks and reserve troops are poised for a possible ground invasion.
Boko Haram Says Video Shows Missing Nigerian Girls
The group that took more than 200 girls from a Nigerian school last month released what it says is a video of the girls Monday, along with demands that the government release militants from prison.
Bipartisan Report Calls Benghazi Attacks ‘Preventable’
In a report signed off on by Democrats and Republicans, the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday said the Sept. 11, 2012, attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi, Libya, “were likely preventable.”
Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women’s Rights Bill
After protests from some MPs and after only about 15 minutes, the Afghan parliament halted debate Saturday on a bill aimed at curbing violence against women.
Rebels Rain Down Mortars On Damascus
Syrian rebels carried out mortar and rocket attacks on Sunday and Monday in what appeared to mark a new escalation in the fighting over the Syrian capital.