Religion

Radical rabbi’s followers rise in Israel amid new violence

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JERUSALEM — In the 1980s, Rabbi Meir Kahane's violent anti-Arab ideology was considered so repugnant that Israel banned him from parliament and the U.S....

N Ireland’s main British unionist party to choose new leader

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LONDON — Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party was choosing a new leader Friday, in a contest with two candidates and only 36 voters. ...

Weary Gaza marks Muslim feast as violence spreads in Israel

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Weary Palestinians on Thursday prepared for a somber feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan,...

As ethnic violence rocks Israel, Arabs cite deep grievances

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JERUSALEM — As rockets from Gaza streaked overhead, Arabs and Jews fought each other on the streets below and rioters torched vehicles, a restaurant...

Pope meets Argentine president months after abortion law

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ROME — Pope Francis met Thursday with Argentine President Alberto Fernandez, months after Argentina legalized abortion despite a personal appeal from the pontiff and...

Jewish group condemns ‘pure antisemitism’ in German protests

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BERLIN — Germany's leading Jewish group on Thursday sharply condemned protests in front of a synagogue in the western city of Gelsenkirchen as “pure...

For Muslims in America, Eid al-Fitr comes as pandemic eases

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For Qassim Abdullah, this year’s Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr marked a bit of a milestone: Now fully vaccinated, the 66-year-old finally felt comfortable...

Radical rabbi’s followers rise in Israel amid new violence

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JERUSALEM — In the 1980s, Rabbi Meir Kahane's violent anti-Arab ideology was considered so repugnant that Israel banned him from parliament and the U.S....

Biden inauguration priest resigns California university post

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden has resigned his position as president of...

As ethnic violence rocks Israel, Arabs cite deep grievances

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JERUSALEM — As rockets from Gaza streaked overhead, Arabs and Jews fought each other on the streets below and rioters torched vehicles, a restaurant...