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Whipping 17-yr old girl: Anger against Taliban mounts

Image of Muslim Khan had said that the actual punishment for the girl was stoning to death when in reality she was ‘only’ flogged.

Protests and demonstrations against Islamic fundamentalist madness are organised in many Pakistani cities. ISLAMABAD (AsiaNews) – ... continue reading

Holy Land Christians Plead 'Don't Leave Us Alone'

Christians need moral support, they need to know they are not alone. JERUSALEM (Zenit) - Leaders of various Christian Churches in the Holy ... continue reading

President Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq

Given security concerns, the visits of the President are often clouded in secrecy. BAGHDAD (Catholic Online) - Upon concluding his European ... continue reading

Netanyahu, peace problems and the Pope’s visit

Israel’s new government, which takes offices today, is raising fears and concerns among Christians over entry visas and among average ... continue reading

Saudi grand mufti: Cinema, theatre contrary to Islam

Saudi society is increasingly showing signs of strains between a very conservative religious leadership and youth who want greater openness ... continue reading

Papal Trip to the Holy Land Rich in Significance

Image of On Tuesday 12 May, he will visit the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount in Jerusalem and meet the Grand Mufti. He will then visit the Western Wall and meet Israel’s two Chief Rabbis. In the afternoon he will celebrate Mass in the Valley of Josaphat.

The Vatican makes public the official programme of Benedict XVI’s visit to the Holy Land, scheduled for 8-15 May. It will be the third ... continue reading

Did U.S. and Iranian Diplomats Meet in Beirut?

If news reported by a Lebanese paper proves correct it would confirm allegations that Iran’s leaders are actually open to dialogue. ... continue reading

Suicide bomber kills at least 25 at funeral in Iraq

The man being mourned in Jalawla, about 60 miles from Baquba, was Kurdish, and officials suspected that the attacker was an Arab. BAGHDAD ... continue reading

Rabbi to Pope: Please Don’t Wear Cross at the Western Wall

Image of The Rabbi has successfully refused admission to other Christian leaders who were wearing their crosses. In May, 2008 bishops from Catholic and Protestant churches were denied entry. However, pictures of Pope John-Paul II, during his visit in 2000, show him at the site wearing his.

The Rabbi of the Western Wall has indicated that it would be inappropriate for Pope Benedict to wear a cross during his scheduled visit to ... continue reading

Iraq looks to future with 'Optimism.'

85% of Iraqis call the current situation "very good or quite good." Sources for AsiaNews confirm the reopening of shops and businesses. ... continue reading

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