Iran’s police warn shops not to display female mannequins with revealing clothes, curvesTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian police warned shop owners Wednesday against displaying female mannequins wearing underwear or showing off their curves as part of a government campaign against Western influence. Unease in Illinois town where couple, 3 children found slain in home; police say to lock doorsBEASON, Ill. — Residents of a tiny central Illinois farming town where three children and their parents were slain in their home anxiously awaited any word to settle their nerves after authorities warned them to lock their doors and be alert. With an eye to the future, Saudi Arabia launches ‘world class’ research universityCAIRO — Saudi Arabia has dug into its oil-fueled coffers to set up a new research university, a multibillion dollar coed venture built on the promise of scientific freedom in a region where a conservative interpretation of Islam has often been blamed for stifling innovation. Northern Ireland raises alert against IRA dissidents as new police chief begins 1st day on jobDUBLIN — Police in the British territory of Northern Ireland mounted increased checkpoints and patrols Tuesday as their new commander began his first day’s work under the shadow of Irish Republican Army dissidents. Tensions rise at Vietnamese pagoda as police question followers of world-famous monkHANOI, Vietnam — Authorities are intensifying their efforts to oust followers of an internationally known Buddhist monk from a monastery in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and have accused them of trying to “sabotage” Vietnam’s communist government. Top Italy cardinal denounces attack on Catholic editor as sign of deterioration of civilityROME — A top Italian cardinal complained Monday that civility was on the decline in Italy after a prominent Catholic editor was forced to resign after a newspaper loyal to Premier Silvio Berlusconi exposed a scandal in his past. Forgotten Dubuque graveyard stops condo development, spurs lawsuit against nunsDES MOINES, Iowa — A man stumbling upon a human jaw while out walking his dog was the first sign something was amiss. Then officials uncovered something more: More than 600 sets of remains, long ago buried and forgotten, on the site where luxury condos were supposed to be built. Iraqi Shiite leader appeals for unity before election, promises electricity, waterBAGHDAD — The leader of Iraq’s largest Shiite party sought Monday to shore up political support before January’s elections, urging his rivals to join him and resist what he called threats to their unity. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr feast to end holy fasting month of RamadanA look at how Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a three-day feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Obama faces tough task in getting Israelis, Palestinians talking againJERUSALEM — Barack Obama will try to get Mideast peacemaking back on track this week in a meeting with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, hoping the weight of the U.S. presidency can resolve a showdown over Israeli settlement construction and get the sides talking again after months of deadlock. Sudan’s army says more areas of North Darfur have been cleared of rebel presenceKHARTOUM, Sudan — The Sudanese army said Sunday it has cleared several more areas of rebel control in North Darfur province ahead of peace talks set for October. Rebels denied the government claims. Iran’s leader says US officials know they are wrongly accusing Iran on nuclear ambitionsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader said Sunday that U.S. officials know they are wrongly accusing Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Iran’s top leader urges end to postelection accusations in mass trials of protestersTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Supreme Leader warned government supporters on Sunday against accusing opposition members of wrongdoing without proof, an indication that the Islamic government may be easing up on critics of the June presidential election. Obama extends greetings on Muslim holiday marking end of month of fastingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is extending greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr (ayd ahl-FIH’-tur), which marks the end of the holy monthlong fasting time known as Ramadan. Pope says bishops will discuss Middle East at special meeting in October 2010VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has announced a special meeting of bishops next year to discuss Middle East peace efforts and the role of the Catholic Church in the region. Between sexy TV and a religious crackdown, Ramadan stirs Egypt’s cultural schizophreniaCAIRO — The holy month of Ramadan has brought out Egypt’s cultural split personality, twisting Egyptians into knots over whether their society is secular, Muslim or a muddled mix. Yemen offers end of Ramadan cease-fire to Shiite rebels fighting in the northSAN’A, Yemen — The Yemeni government has offered a new conditional cease-fire, the second this month, to end fighting with Shiite rebels in the north of the country. California pastor gets life sentence for beating, drugging 5 adopted girls in locked garageMORENO VALLEY, Calif. — A 65-year-old California pastor has been sentenced to life in prison for beating and drugging her five adopted daughters and locking them in a Riverside County garage. Muslims find new Ramadan fasting partners: a small group of Christians making a statementLike Muslims worldwide, Ben Ries has refrained from food and drink from sunrise to sundown in an act of self-restraint during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which ends this weekend. NY synagogue of Yale victim’s fiance plans private memorial serviceHUNTINGTON, N.Y. — A memorial service for the victim in the Yale killing is planned at her fiance’s New York temple between the upcoming Jewish high holidays. Israelis welcome Jewish New Year while skeptical that peace with Palestinians is nearJERUSALEM — Israelis celebrated the Jewish New Year Friday evening, grateful for the recent calm spell in the region but skeptical that the coming year would see the achievement of ever-elusive peace. Tulsa teen alleges Abercrombie & Fitch store did not hire her because of religious head scarfOKLAHOMA CITY — A Muslim teenager claims in a federal lawsuit that she was denied a job at an Abercrombie & Fitch clothing store at a Tulsa mall because she wore a head scarf. Hard-liners attack reform leaders in dueling opposition, government rallies in IranTEHRAN, Iran — Tens of thousands of protesters — many decked out in the green colors of the reform movement and chanting “Death to the dictator!” — rallied Friday in defiance of Iran’s Islamic leadership, clashing with police and confronting state-run anti-Israel rallies. Israelis welcome Jewish New Year while skeptical that elusive peace is nearJERUSALEM — Israelis were welcoming the Jewish New Year on Friday, grateful for the recent calm spell in the region but skeptical that the coming year would see the achievement of ever-elusive peace. Muslim charities see boost in donations with new accreditation program that aims to ease fearsDETROIT — As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan winds down, Rami Nashashibi sees a promising fundraising trend for the Chicago charity he runs. Citing Madoff scandal, Jewish leaders calling for ethical renewal in Rosh Hashana messagesNEWARK, N.J. — Jewish leaders are calling on U.S. rabbis to emphasize the faith’s ethical requirements in their sermons during Rosh Hashana in response to recent financial scandals involving its members, including Bernard Madoff. Post-Madoff, pre-Rosh Hashanah, Jewish leaders call on rabbis to stress ethical renewalNEWARK, N.J. — The Bernard Madoff case and other instances of corruption have Jewish leaders calling on U.S. rabbis to stress the faith’s ethical requirements on Rosh Hashana (rohsh huh-SHAH’-nuh). Obama uses Rosh Hashana message to renew call for Mideast peace callWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is using a Rosh Hashana message to renew his call for peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Vatican: Papal trip to Moscow a possibility due to improved relations with Russian OrthodoxVATICAN CITY — Relations with the Russian Orthodox church have vastly improved, possibly paving the way for a papal visit to Moscow or a historic meeting between the pope and the Orthodox patriarch outside of Russia or the Vatican, a senior Vatican cardinal said Thursday. Mennonite man dies after brethren tie him to a pole for 9 hoursLA PAZ, Bolivia — A Mennonite father of nine has died after being hung from a pole for nine hours by 22 of his brethren who accused him of rape, abuse and violating their religious rules, police said. |
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