The Afghan woman publicly executed by Taliban militants for alleged adultery was pregnant, it emerged today.
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August 10th, 2010
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August 10th, 2010
The country's largest lawyers' group has backed a resolution calling on all state legislatures to let same-sex couples get married.
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August 10th, 2010
Classes commence at America?s first Islamic college on August 24.
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August 10th, 2010
The imam behind controversial plans for a mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks is being sent by the State Department on a religious outreach trip to the Middle East, officials said Tuesday, in a move that drew criticism from conservative lawmakers.
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August 10th, 2010
Home Depot, which is currently targeted by a national American Family Association boycott, seems to have a problem with its dress code.
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August 10th, 2010
The killing of 10 aid workers with the International Assistance Mission in Afghanistan underscores the suspicion Christian-affiliated groups can face from some Afghans and government opponents. Such groups point to codes of conduct they follow in the country.
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August 10th, 2010
A Christian couple have had their application to become foster parents turned down because of their beliefs. Rev John Yallop and his wife Colette had applied to Lancashire Council to become foster parents but were rejected after saying that they did not wish to meet same sex couples in their home.
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August 10th, 2010
Mexico's supreme court has ruled that same-sex marriages in Mexico City must be recognised throughout the country.
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August 10th, 2010
A former vicar and his wife are considering legal action after being barred from fostering children because of their Christian beliefs on homosexuality.
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August 10th, 2010
I warned that the Swiss plan to restrict suicide tourism might falter?even though suicide clinics like Dignitas have profoundly embarrassed the country.