Brunei defends law punishing gay sex with death by stoning
The country says there has been a "misconception" in international understanding of the law
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Gay sex now officially punishable by death by stoning in Brunei
Harsh new Islamic criminal laws take effect in tiny Asian nation in spite of massive international condemnation
Prominent human rights lawyer faces imprisonment in Iran
Nasrin Sotoudeh, who has defended women protesting against hijab laws is accused of "encouraging prostitution and corruption"
Witness protection for a former terrorist?
An American who joined al-Qaeda later became one of the U.S. government's most important informants in the War on Terror. For his cooperation, it seemed likely he would end up in witness protection, but then the government said no
What happened to the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram
Some of the teens kidnapped by the Islamist militants are free and back in school, pursuing the education their captors wanted to deny them. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Pope gives historic 1st Mass in birthplace of Islam
Francis ministered to thriving Catholic community in United Arab Emirates as he concluded landmark visit to Arabian Peninsula
Nike shoe's design looks like word Allah, some Muslims say
Some Muslims say new Nike Air Max 270 has a logo on bottom of its sole that too closely resembles the word "Allah"
Pakistani court ends Christian woman's legal nightmare
Aasia Bibi had been on death row for insulting Islam, and even after acquittal she was force to live in hiding; now she is free to leave the country
Amazon pulls bath mats with Quran verses
Amazon stopped selling home product featuring Quran verses in response to backlash from Muslim civil rights advocates
Christian acquitted of blasphemy may flee Pakistan amid Islamist threats
Asia Bibi was cleared after 8 years on death row, but her whereabouts remain secret as extremists call for her murder
Appeal to Trump for Christian cleared of blasphemy but trapped in Pakistan
Top court cleared Asifa Bibi 8 years after death sentence, but under pressure from enraged Islamist groups, gov't bans her travel
Sinead O'Connor says she's converted to Islam, announces new name
After posting selfies wearing the hijab, Irish singer declares herself a Muslim and says she's changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt
Women publicly caned for attempted lesbian sex in Malaysia
More than 100 people witnessed flogging in Islamic Shariah court, which has been slammed by rights activists
Muslims gather in Mecca as hajj pilgrimage begins
One of the world's biggest religious events got underway at first light Sunday in Saudi Arabia
Protests and fears as "burqa ban" takes effect in Denmark
Women in now-banned full facial coverings plan to join protest against the new law in Copenhagen
Chess player pulls out of championship over Iran's rules
"I do not wish to be forced to wear a scarf or burka," former world junior girls champion from India says
Police: Sleepover stabbing suspect watched extremist videos
Police in Florida say the teen said he had converted to Islam and the fatal rampage was over his religious beliefs
Man convicted of attempted murder in car attack on Muslim woman
Jury heard that Paul Moore tried to run woman and a girl over in what he saw as revenge for Islamic extremist attacks
Reporters confront U.S. envoy over Islam, fake news remarks
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra once said Muslims were burning people in Netherlands, now he's "not revisiting" the issue
Gov't body accused of endorsing marriage for girls from age 9
Directorate of Religious Affairs denies approving underage marriages, says online glossary merely interpreted Islamic laws
Asian nation's top court rejects bid to make gay sex illegal
Conservative petitioners also sought provision banning sex outside marriage, but majority-Muslim nation's top court rejected them
U.S. envoy: Trump's tweet at U.K. leader "probably misinterpreted"
Ambassador Woody Johnson hopes for presidential visit despite dispute over Trump's retweets of far-right group's videos
Video purportedly shows slain Yemeni ex-president
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who had been on his side until recently, say they have killed Ali Abdullah Saleh
UK expresses concern over Trump tweets to White House
The UK ambassador to the U.S. expressed his concern over Mr. Trump's retweets to White House officials on Wednesday; UK PM Theresa May also weighed in
W.H. defends Trump's Muslim tweet by mentioning travel ban
"A lot of folks want to focus on videos. We want to focus on the issues," White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah told reporters
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
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