Pakistan Christians Detained For “Blasphemyâ€, “Robberyâ€
ISLAMABAD -- Two Pakistani Christians remained detained Thursday, June 25, on false charges of "blasphemy" and "robbery", advocacy groups said.
Al-Qaeda claims killing of American in Mauritania
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for this week’s murder of an American teacher in the Mauritanian capital, US-based monitoring group SITE Intelligence said on Friday.
Ahmadinejad slams Obama, vows to fight corruption
Iran's president once again on Saturday criticized the United States and President Barack Obama, accusing the latter of interference and suggesting that
Seekers of Ark Left in the Dark
The leader of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church failed on Friday to make good on a promise of an announcement regarding the Ark of the Covenant.
World Bank to Fund Dead Sea-Red Sea Canal
The World Bank has agreed to fund a pilot program of what could turn out to be one of the most ambitious water projects in the world – the Dead Sea Canal Project, which would see the construction of waterworks 112 miles in length, connecting the Red Sea and Dead Sea.
Muslims to Offer Qurans to 100,000 American Leaders
Major educational initiative prompted by President's quoting of Islam's revealed text
Islamic law is major influence on refugee law
New York - The 1,400-year-old Islamic custom of welcoming people fleeing persecution has had more influence on modern international refugee law than any other traditional source, according to a new study sponsored by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Egypt imam approves punctuation use in Quran
A prominent Egyptian preacher has issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, approving the use of punctuation in copies of the Quran, which has sparked protests by religious scholars who say the meaning can be changed if punctuation is inserted in the wrong place.
Egyptian Court Imposes Islam on Twin Christian Boys
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on June 15, an Egyptian court delivered a conflicting ruling to a Christian mother seeking custody of her twin boys. While the court granted her custody of the twins, it required that they be considered Muslims despite their own express desire to remain Christian.
Trickling Jordan River threatens to dry up
Pilgrims might think twice about baptism in the brackish waters after walking in the footsteps of Jesus down to the Jordan River.