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Another Attack On Pakistani Christians

Pakistani Christians are under third attack within 48 days.

(ISLAMABAD) - Another Christian community in Pakistan was attacked by an angry Muslim mob on 26th April 2013, it happened in a village near Khanewal, Multan (southern Punjab).

A similar situation recently developed in Joseph Colony, Lahore, where Christian families have evacuated their village as Muslims have threatened to burn it down.

Hindus Urge Tourism Boycott if Malta Fails to Curb Illegal Bird Hunting

Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed urges Malta to “wholeheartedly” end this illegal tradition.

(RENO) - Expressing shock at the reported illegal spring bird hunting and trapping in Malta, Hindus have urged immediate intervention of European Union (EU).

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, said that the world did not understand why the Malta Government was allowing it to continue...

People Rise Up Against SL Military Seizure of Valikaamam in Jaffna

Mahinda Rajapaksa says he liberated Tamils. But, from whom is not clear... - Dr Vickramabahu Karunaratne

(JAFFNA, Srl Lanka TamilNet) - Hundreds of people braved the hurdles put up by the Sri Lankan military Wednesday in front of the District Secretariat in Jaffna.

They protested the systematic seizure of their already SL-military occupied lands in Valikaamam North, transforming the former ‘High Security Zone’ area into a permanent Sinhala Military Zone (SMZ).

Twice Vandalized NJ Memorial to Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Rededicated in Special Ceremony

Now, female victims are the focus as two national advocates, Jill Starishevsky and Angela Rose, pay tribute to survivors in honor of Child Awareness Abuse Month.

(MENDHAM, NJ) - Blue Sunday at the Millstone Memorial, the nation’s first memorial in remembrance of clergy sex abuse survivors which was destroyed by a vandal for the second time in less than two years.

It happens Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception at Black Horse Inn following the ceremony.

Sri Lanka President Urged to Contain Buddhist Attacks on Muslims

They are using abusive language when referring to our religious practices and publicly calling for a boycott of businesses run by Muslims...

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - In a letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka, Mr. N.M. Ameen, President Muslim Council of Sri Lanka has urged the President to contain attacks on Muslims by Buddhist extremists.

He says groups are using the traditional and social media, public meetings, posters, leaflets, and the circulation of rumours and misinformation insulting Muslims to inculcate a sense of fear and hatred

`Burmese Bin Laden` Spreads Hatred Against Muslims

Wirathu is a key leader in the militant Buddhist “969″ movement.

(MANDALAY Mayu Press) - Flying in the face of the Western stereotypes about Buddhists, a highly popular monk in Myanmar is calling for persecution of the country’s Muslims.

Wirathu is a 45-year old monk, is going so far as to deem himself the “Burmese Bin Laden.”

PTI Minority Central President`s Statement on Court Rejection of Charges

"The objective seemed very clear of lodging this case against me after my nomination papers were accepted by the Election Commission of Pakistan..."

(ISLAMABAD) - The court has rejected the baseless and false allegations leveled against me and all those who were behind these implicated allegations become disappointed, said Sajid Ishaq of the PTI Minority Wing.

The PTI leader says it is important to set the record straight.

Jew in a Bag

The photo was the subject of public criticism and was shared and condemned on social networks.

(LONDON) - Ynet reported yesterday on this interesting incident of a Haredi Jewish passenger photographed wrapped in large plastic bag during flight.

The boy doesn't like to be in proximity to women or Goyim (non-Jews), let alone Goyim women i.e. Shiktzes. He is religiously thrilled by this unique and original form of self imposed isolation.

Should Nigeria Grant Amnesty to Unrepentant Boko Haram?

President Goodluck Jonathan's “amnesty” panel is due to present its findings next week.

(ABUJA, Nigeria ICAN) - A committee in Nigeria is considering granting amnesty to Boko Haram; the news has polarised opinion here.

Supporters believe it could put an end to the Islamist militant group’s bloody campaign, while opponents, including leading Christian organisations, fear that such a move will only give licence to further violence.

The Jewish Anti-Circumcision and Intactivist Movement

The body is a delicate biological eco-system, and damaging or removing any part has an effect on the whole.

(TEL AVIV) - Today's Judaism is ready to reject traditional circumcision and to move to compassionate symbolic rituals.

The interpretation of Jewish law is constantly in a state of development, flux, and evolution, expanding as the realm of human rights expands.