Arab Spring
Muslims worldwide support democracy and religious freedom
Most Muslims around the world would prefer living in a democracy that upholds religioius freedom, according to surveys conducted after the Arab Spring that also found... Read more »
Report: World turmoil means fewer have free press
A slump in global media freedom driven by Mali's turmoil, Greece's decline and tightening media control in Latin America pushed the percentage of the world's... Read more »
Limping al-Qaida offshoot rearms with Twitter
Battered by a French-led military campaign in Mali, al-Qaida's North African arm is trying something new to stay relevant: Twitter. Read more »
Christians are harassed more than any other religion in the world
"Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world." So asserted German Chancellor Angela Merkel late last year, causing a stir. Merkel echoed a concern... Read more »
Qatar showcases its swagger
Qatar's emir looked over an assembly of Arab leaders Tuesday as both cordial host and impatient taskmaster. Read more »
Obama vows unwavering support for Israel
President Barack Obama is declaring common cause with Israel, highlighting the bonds between the United States and its Mideast ally. He says he has made Israel the... Read more »
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