May 17, 2024 First brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as parts of UAE loosen alcohol laws Abu Dhabi has overhauled its alcohol laws to allow for micro and craft breweries. The Islamic nation is reconsidering alcohol policies as it increasingly draws tourists.
May 16, 2024 Rev. Billy Graham honored with statue unveiled at US Capitol: 'One of America's greatest citizens' A statue honoring the Rev. Billy Graham was unveiled on Thursday, May 16, at the U.S. Capitol. The statue is one of two that represents prominent North Carolinians.
May 16, 2024 Parents can't opt K-5 children out of LGBTQ curriculum: appeals court A federal appeals court rejected parents' bid to opt their children out of classes and books that discuss LGBTQ topics like sexuality and gender.
May 15, 2024 Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.
May 15, 2024 Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.
May 15, 2024 GOP lawmakers demand probe into Biden admin’s 'biased' targeting of country's largest Christian university Republican lawmakers are raising concern over the Biden administration’s "targeting" actions against the largest Christian university in the country.
May 14, 2024 Florida imam and dentist calls for 'annihilation' of Jews, says Israeli military 'worse than the Nazis' New video has emerged of an imam in Florida calling for the death of Jews and saying that the Israeli military are "worse than the Nazis."
May 13, 2024 This is how Buddhists across the world celebrate the Buddha's birthday Different countries have different ways of observing the holiday of the Buddha's birthday. Buddhists use the time to retell the story of the Buddha's life and reflect on his teachings.
May 13, 2024 Vatican Museums staff launch legal bid to demand better treatment, challenging Pope Francis' administration Employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint demanding improved benefits and working conditions, challenging Pope Francis' administration.
May 13, 2024 Anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests 'cheapen the concept of genocide,' says Jewish historian and author Jewish historian and author Rick Richman says today's anti-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters "cheapen the concept of genocide" as they criticize Israel; it is Hamas that has a genocidal operation.
