April 8, 2016 Recent attacks claimed by radical Islamists in Bangladesh The hacking and shooting to death of a student activist in Bangladesh has renewed international concern that advocates of secularism and free speech are unsafe in the mostly Muslim nation.
April 7, 2016 In Bahrain, Kerry treads carefully on human rights U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is dealing delicately with human rights in Bahrain.
April 7, 2016 Saudi king arrives in Egypt, red carpet rolled out to plane Saudi Arabia's King Salman has arrived in Egypt for talks, with Cairo stressing that it wants to boost ties with the Gulf powerhouse.
April 7, 2016 The Latest: Pope, patriarch to meet refugees next week The Latest on the flow of refugees and other migrants into Europe (all times local): 2:10 p.m.
April 7, 2016 Indonesia preparing to execute more foreign drug convicts A top official says Indonesia is preparing to execute more foreigners convicted of drug offenses as it maintains a contentious policy of applying capital punishment for drug crimes.
April 7, 2016 Suspect claims he killed Muslim shopkeeper for disrespecting Islam with Easter message In an unusual move, the lawyer for the Scottish man accused of killing a Muslim shopkeeper who wished customers a happy Easter released a statement on his client’s behalf Wednesday explaining the motive for the killing, The Guardian reported.
April 7, 2016 Swiss weigh Muslims' refusal to shake female teachers' hands A Swiss high school's decision to accept two Muslim boys' refusal for religious reasons to shake hands with their female teachers has triggered a debate in Switzerland, where handshake greetings have long been a gender-neutral tradition.
April 6, 2016 Vatican PR expert: Never gave documents to journalists A communications expert has testified in a Vatican court that she never gave confidential documents to journalists.
April 6, 2016 Pope Francis blesses eyes of 5-year-old girl going blind VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of a 5-year-old Ohio girl who suffers from a rare genetic disease that is gradually robbing her of her sight.
April 6, 2016 Pope Francis blesses little girl who's losing her sight Disease will eventually leave her blind
