Top Egyptian cleric supports Muslim women’s right to wear trousersCAIRO — Egypt’s top Islamic authority defended women’s rights to wear trousers in public following a high profile court case in neighboring Sudan were women were flogged for dressing in pants, the local press reported Wednesday. Biden pushes Iraq leaders on reconciliation as rocket attack suspects releasedBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden sought to smooth political differences among Iraq’s fractious political officials on his first full day in the country, as the American military moves ahead with plans to pull troops out of the country. Biden meets with political leaders, 3 suspects in rocket attack releasedBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden met with senior Iraqi officials on his first full day in Iraq on Wednesday as he sought to smooth political differences among its fractious political leadership as the American military moves ahead with plans to pull troops out of the country. Syria’s president, Turkey’s prime minister discuss stalled peace process with IsraelANKARA, Turkey — Turkey encouraged Syria on Wednesday to think of ways to revive the stalled peace talks with Israel, but the Syrian president said Israel does not appear to be a partner in the process. Report: reformist cleric replaced with hard-liner for key Friday sermon on anti-Israel dayTEHRAN, Iran — Iran has replaced a reformist, pro-opposition cleric with a hard-liner to lead the prayer service on a key anti-Israel day this week, according to a state radio report Wednesday. US military: 3 militants arrested on suspicion of firing rockets during VP Biden visitBAGHDAD — U.S.-Iraqi forces arrested three militants suspected of firing rockets at Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, where visiting Vice President Joe Biden was spending the night, the U.S. military said Wednesday. In reversal, Cuba allows Catholic Mass, Protestant church services inside prisonsHAVANA — Cuba will allow inmates to attend Roman Catholic Mass and Protestant services inside prisons, a top religious leader said Tuesday, in a significant easing of the communist government’s policy toward organized religion. Malaysian Islamic court orders man to jail for a year for drinking in publicKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A judge has ordered a Muslim man to be caned and jailed for drinking alcohol, two months after triggering a national debate for sentencing a woman to be whipped for a similar offense. Fla. authorities: No credible threats to Ohio runaway who converted to Christianity from IslamORLANDO, Fla. — An investigation by Florida authorities has found that there were no credible threats to a teenager who ran away from her Ohio home because she says she feared for her life after converting to Christianity from Islam. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints publishes Spanish-language edition of BibleSALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is publishing its own edition of a Spanish-language Bible. Trinidad AG says prime minister eager to rebut corruption claims by chief of Islamic groupPORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Prime Minister Patrick Manning will welcome an opportunity to rebut allegations in court that he promised state resources to the leader of a radical Islamic group behind a bloody 1990 coup attempt, the attorney general told lawmakers Monday. Stampede for flour handout in southern Pakistan kills at least 18 womenKARACHI, Pakistan — At least 18 women and girls died when a crowd waiting for handouts of flour swelled and panicked in Pakistan’s most populous city, officials said. Lawmakers in a devoutly Muslim Indonesian province vote that adulterers can be stoned to deathBANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Lawmakers in a devoutly Muslim Indonesian province voted unanimously that adulterers can be sentenced to death by stoning, just months after voters overwhelmingly chose to throw conservative Islamic parties out of power. New law in Indonesia’s Aceh province makes adultery punishable by ’stoning to death’BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Adulterers can be stoned to death and homosexuality is punishable by steep prison terms under a new law passed unanimously by lawmakers in Indonesia’s devoutly Muslim Aceh province Monday. Official: 20 women die in stampede for free flour in southern Pakistan city of KarachiKARACHI, Pakistan — A hospital official says 20 women waiting to get free flour in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi died when the crowd around them swelled and a stampede began. Across US, abortion foes trying harder line in effort to get constitutional rights for fetusesPUEBLO, Colo. — There’s nothing subtle about the sales pitch by abortion opponents who are gathering signatures at the Colorado State Fair for a ballot measure that would give legal rights to fertilized embryos. AP IMPACT: After decades of silence, reports of priest sex abuse in Vatican’s own back yardVERONA, Italy — It happened night after night, the deaf man said, sometimes in the priest’s bedroom, sometimes in the bathroom, even in the confessional. Israeli PM Netanyahu: Differences remain with US over restarting peace talks with PalestiniansJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking before a key meeting with the White House Mideast envoy, said Sunday that differences remain with the U.S. over resuming peacemaking with the Palestinians. Texas island city ravaged by Hurricane Ike marks anniversary with sunrise memorial serviceGALVESTON, Texas — Mymi Freedman’s memories of Hurricane Ike’s immediate aftermath still linger, especially in one sense. Along the Calif. coast, a symbol of Russia’s past may fall victim to state’s fiscal crisisFORT ROSS, Calif. — Nearly two centuries ago, Russian colonists selected a patch of sloping grassland along California’s rugged North Coast for a new settlement. It was from this spot about 80 miles north of San Francisco that they hoped to harvest Redwoods, grow crops and hunt seals for the lucrative fur trade. Vice president says firefighters killed battling huge LA blaze were special breed of heroesLOS ANGELES — Two veteran firefighters who died trying to save the lives of dozens trapped in the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history were remembered as heroes Saturday in a memorial service at a sun-dappled Dodger Stadium attended by Vice President Joe Biden and others. Violent anti-Islam protests and counterprotests in Britain troubles UK governmentLONDON — Violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters in English cities are worrying the government, with one British minister comparing the disturbances to 1930s-era fascist incitement. Newly elected president of the National Baptist Convention USA seeks unification of groupMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The newly elected president of one of the country’s largest Baptist denominations says he’s seeking unification following an election in which his opponent went to court to challenge the group’s voting process. Pagan festival in rural, religious Pa. village draws shop closures, threatened protestsADAMSTOWN, Pa. — In the rolling hills of deeply religious rural Pennsylvania sits Stoudtburg Village, a tiny hamlet modeled on a German town. On weekends, tourists come here to visit shops on the ground floors of closely set three-story houses painted bright colors on pedestrian-only streets. Newly-elected president of the National Baptist Convention USA seeks unification of groupMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The newly elected president of one of the country’s largest Baptist denominations says he’s seeking unification following an election in which his opponent went to court to challenge the group’s voting process. Archaeologists uncover early depiction of seven-branched candelabra in ancient synagogueJERUSALEM — Israeli archaeologists have uncovered one of the earliest depictions of a menorah, the seven-branched candelabra that has come to symbolize Judaism, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Friday. The menorah was engraved in stone around 2,000 years ago and found in a synagogue recently discovered by the Sea of Galilee. Gaza’s Coke smugglers: Residents find creative solutions to mark RamadanGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Gazans have been learning to adapt to Hamas rule and a stifling border blockade, both now in their third year. But their skills of improvisation are particularly challenged during the holy month of Ramadan, when devout Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. 8 years later, 9/11 still no ordinary day for US Muslims who fear anniversary backlashNEW YORK — There is the dread of leaving the house that morning. People might stare, or worse, yell insults. Berlusconi dismisses idea of resigning over sex scandal, calls himself Italy’s best premierROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi brushed off questions about any possible resignation over his sex scandal Thursday, saying he has been Italy’s best premier ever. Political satire, rare in Arab world, mocks Palestinian politicians, extremistsRAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestine TV was once the boring channel that viewers skipped over while searching for entertainment. But this time, the state-run station has picked a winner — an irreverent comedy show that mocks and often bites the hand that feeds it: the government. |
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