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Islam and democracy are compatible: Sherry Rehman

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 12:56

Islam stands for equality, unity, tolerance, and rights of people, said Pakistan`s Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman.

UK channel’s history of Islam sparks outrage

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 12:35

Tom Holland has been accused of distorting the history of Islam by claiming the Quran makes little or no reference to Mecca.

How religion, ethnicity shape Asian American vote?

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 18:12

As the US’ fastest-growing immigrant group, Asian Americans are likely to be a key constituency in the 2012 US Presidential Election.

US senators call for Sikh hate crime tracking

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 10:40

The request that the US Justice Department and the FBI track hate crimes against Sikhs is a longstanding demand of the Sikh Coalition.

Michelle meets Gurdwara shooting victims` families

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 09:01

Michelle Obama spent about 30 minutes with families of those killed in the August 05 massacre at the Gurdwara in Wisconsin to offer her support.

Gurdwara shooting: Michelle to meet victims` families

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 10:39

Six worshippers were killed in the shooting by an alleged white supremacist, Wade Michael Page, who later killed himself.

Gurdwara shooting: Murphy released from hospital

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 09:53

Lt Brian Murphy was shot multiple times when he tried to save the lives of Sikh worshippers on August 05.

Spirituality boosts mental health regardless of religion

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 18:07

Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world’s major religions, spirituality often enhances individuals’ health, according to University of Missouri researchers.

Religious freedom worsens in China, Indonesia: US

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 23:35

The US says protection of religious freedom has deteriorated in Indonesia, Maldives, and China has intensified repression of Tibetan Buddhists.

Tough for Hindus to cremate in Afghanistan: US

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 23:30

The minority Hindu and Sikh population in Afghanistan has been shrinking, a US report on international religious freedom said.

What is Obama’s religion? Most Americans clueless

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 18:42

More than half of Americans are unaware about President Barack Obama’s religion, according to a poll.

Bhagavad Gita quiz contest in Pakistan

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 22:35

Shlokas from Bhagavad Gita were reverberated at a school during a quiz competition.