UK Church Bans Yoga for its 'Hindu' Nature: Indian Gurus Explain Why Yoga is Non-Religious
Yoga is a trans-cultural and trans-continental phenomenon, which has nothing to do with Hinduism or any other religion
Saudi Arabia Detains 1,000 Nigerian Women on Hajj Pilgrimage
The women, on their way to Mecca, were required to bring a male with them.
Australian Catholic Church Admits to Hundreds of Child Sex Abuse Cases
Campaign groups believe the true number of child sex abuse cases is much higher than the church admits.
France Closes Embassies in Muslim Countries
The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo which caricatures religious figures of all faiths, has gone ahead with publishing its cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed in defiance of the recent worldwide Muslim protests.
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German Foreign Minister Against Restricting Circumcision In Germany
An emotional debate about religious freedom in Germany has raised its head again, following the controversial ruling in June by a court banning circumcisions in Cologne which has outraged Jews and Muslims.
The Exorcist: A Colombian Priest Who Has Evicted Over 35,000 Evil Spirits Through Strange Exorcism Ritual [PHOTOS]
Meet the real life exorcist, Hermes Cifuentes, known as Brother Hermes in Colombia, who claims to have performed more than 35,000 exorcism rituals in the past 25 years.
The Dark Side of Sun Myung Moon - Death of Controversial Church Leader [ANALYSIS + VIDEO]
Founder of Moonies, or Unification Church, founded worldwide religious movement on anti-Communist paranoia and strong political ties.
Rev Sun Myung Moon, Controversial Leader of Unification Church, Dies Aged 92 [VIDEO]
Moonies enter 13-day period of mourning for Rev Moon, self-styled messiah.
11-Year-Old Christian Boy Mutilated in Pakistan
Police yet to determine the cause of the killing, but they are probing a blasphemy angle.
11-year-old Christian Girl Held in Pakistan for Burning Koran
Angry Muslims demand arrest of girl accused of burning verses from Koran in public.
German Right Wingers Anger Muslims with Mohammed Cartoon
Berlin demonstrators claim to be exercising freedom of speech, while Muslims see actions as deliberate provocation.
Eid al-Fitr 2012: End of Ramadan Festivities around the World [PHOTOS]
Muslims around the world observed Eid al-Fitr on 17 August with prayers and celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
Kuse Aunsi: Nepal Celebrates Father’s Day for Departed Souls [PHOTOS]
Hundreds of Hindu devotees turn up at Gokarna Temple on Bagmati River, to celebrate Kuse Aunsi - the Nepalese celebration of fatherhood.
Arab Pharmacist Comes up With Halal Vitamins for Muslims
As most vitamins contain pork gelatin, the pharmacist decided to make halal vitamins for Muslims.
Muslim sect member describes life underground
A place completely isolated to the outside world, this is the underground compound of the radical Islamic sect in Kazan, Russia that was raided last week.
Saudi Arabia to Build All-Women City
Industrial city to help women pursue their career goals while abiding by strict Islamic principles.
Jerusalem Sells 'Anti-Ogle Goggles' for Ultra-Orthodox Jews to Avoid Seeing Women
Orthodox Jewish men who are do not wish to see 'immodestly dressed' women encouraged to buy special blurred-lens glasses.
Mississippi Church Apologises for Refusing to Marry Black Couple
First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs asks for Te’Andrea and Charles Wilson's forgiveness for congregation's whites-only rule on weddings.
Egyptian Couple Marries Over Skype
Fearing job loss, the 30-year old accountant who works in Dubai marries his fiancé in Egypt over Skype.
Holy Month of Ramadan Observed around the World [PHOTOS]
Ramadan, the first day of the Islamic holy month of the same name, was observed across the world with a sighting of the crescent moon, in the west sky at sunset on Friday
London Olympics: Muslim Athletes In a Fix Over Ramadan Fasting
While some athletes feel they cannot manage without food, some religious leaders insist that the custom be followed.
Ancient Mayan Temple Dedicated to Sun God Found in Guatemala [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
A 1,600-year-old temple believed to be dedicated to the Mayan sun god has been found at a site in El Zotz, Guatemala.
All-Women TV Channel with Fully-Veiled Anchors and Staff Launched in Egypt on Ramadan [PHOTOS]
The Cairo-based Maria TV is being managed and run exclusively by women who wear the Islamic veil or niqab.
Israel Plans to Resurrect Jordan River to Former Glory, as Tourists Bathe at Jesus’ Baptismal Site [PHOTOS]
Christian tourists bathed in the waters of the Jordan River, at the baptismal site known as Qasr el-Yahud, near the West Bank city of Jericho, in Israel
Mermaids are not Real, Confirms NOAA after Mermaid: The Body Found Airs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration clarifies and confirms that no evidence of existence of mermaids has ever been found.
Roman Period Synagogue Depicting Unique Biblical Scenes Unearthed in Israel
During excavation at a Synagogue, Jewish prayer house, portions of a decorative mosaic floor depicting several biblical scenes were unearthed in the ancient Jewish village at Huqoq in Galilee in northern Israel.
German Court Criminalises Circumcision, Muslims and Jews Up in Arms
The case had come up in a court in Cologne when the circumcision case of a four-year-old Muslim boy became complicated.
Fragile and Historic Dead Sea Scrolls to be Read without being Unrolled
The Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Project, which provides access to these most ancient biblical manuscripts online, will work towards reading the most fragile Dead Sea Scrolls without opening.
Rowan Williams Attacks David Cameron's Big Society Idea
The Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Cameron's flagship policy in his latest book Faith in Public Square.
Euro 2012: In Defence of English 'Crusaders'
Every time we have a major football competition like Euro 2012 or the World Cup we have to put up with a lot of talk in the media about the British and English flags finally being "reclaimed from the far right".
£200 'burqa bounty' being offered in Belgium
Right-wing campaigners in Belgium are causing uproar in the country after offering a tasteless so-called 'burqa bounty' to people who report anyone flouting the law.
X Factor's Stacey Solomon: I Want A Big Fat Jewish Wedding
New mum Stacey Solomon has revealed that she would like to marry her fiancé Aaron in a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony.
Gospel of Barnabas Could Lead to Global Collapse of Christianity, Say Iran Officials
A leather-bound Gospel of Barnabas, discovered in 2000, has come up with claims to cause collapse in Christianity worldwide, reports Iran's Basij Press.
North Carolina: Preacher Charles Worley Calls for Extermination of Gays During Church Service [VIDEO]
North Carolina pastor calls for all gays and lesbians to be exterminated by locking them off behind an electrified fence and waiting for them to die.
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Ron DeSantis Blasts H-1B as a 'Scam,' Accuses Big Firms of Dumping Americans for Cheaper Foreign Labour
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'Swatting for Hire': Extremist Group Offers Fake School Shooting Threats for Just $20 as FBI Scrambles to Respond
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Susan Monarez, First CDC Director Who is Not a Medical Doctor Since 1950s, Ousted in Less Than a Month
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Putin's 'Last Chance Army': HIV-Positive and Sick Civilians Lured With False Healthcare Promises to Fight in Ukraine
