Hanukkah-Holocaust story
Source: Associated Press By DAVID RISING BERLIN (AP) — In a story Dec. 4 about Holocaust survivors marking the third night of Hanukkah, The Associated Press misidentified the vice president […]
In ‘new Malaysia’, race continues to cast a long shadow
Source: Reuters BY Joseph Sipalan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Just months after a stunning election victory, Malaysia’s prime minister has had to step in to mollify the country’s majority Malay […]
Shi’ite rivalry paralyzes Iraq’s government
Source: Reuters By John Davison, Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A growing rivalry between two powerful Shi’ite Muslim factions has paralyzed efforts to form a government in Iraq six months after […]
Ukrainian police search homes of Russian Orthodox priests
Source: Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian police searched the homes of Russian Orthodox priests and Russian Orthodox churches in several cities Monday, stepping up pressure as Kiev pushes […]
A Big Cathedral, a Big Bill, and a Big Debate in Romania
Source: The New York Times By Kit Gillet BUCHAREST, Romania — Long past midnight, lines of worshipers snake through the central hall of the People’s Salvation Cathedral, in the heart […]
Bulandshahr violence: Arrests over India policeman killing
Source: BBC News Four men have been held over the killing of an Indian police officer in mob violence that erupted after rumours spread that cows had been slaughtered. Subodh […]
Officials say boat carrying Rohingya Muslims lands in Indonesia
Source: Reuters BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesian authorities said a boat carrying 20 men believed to be Rohingya Muslims landed on the northeastern shore of Indonesia’s Sumatra island on […]
Albert Einstein’s ‘God letter’ reflecting on religion auctioned for $3m
Source: The Guardian By Harriet Sherwood A handwritten missive by Albert Einstein known as the “God letter” fetched almost $3m at auction on Tuesday. Christie’s auction house in New York stated on Tuesday afternoon that […]