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France Expels Controversial Swiss Islamist

France on Saturday expelled controversial Swiss Islamist preacher Hani Ramadan who posed "a serious threat to public order," the interior ministry said.

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100,000 Bangladesh Muslim Clerics Rally against Extremism

More than 100,000 clerics and preachers rallied in the Bangladeshi capital against Islamist extremism Thursday after a resurgence of attacks by militant groups in the Muslim-majority nation.

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French Bishop Resigns over 'Inappropriate Behavior' with Youths

A bishop in southwestern France resigned Thursday at the behest of the Vatican over "inappropriate behavior" towards youths, the French Catholic Church said.

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Tajikistan Steps up Battle against Islamic Clothing

Clothing factories in Tajikistan are churning out brightly coloured national dresses amid a surge in sales, and it's not just because of the arrival of spring.

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Liberals Feel Lure of Survivalism in Age of Trump

Survivalism -- the stockpiling of food and otherwise preparing for a possible end of civilization -- is often associated with isolated, rural and conservative Americans.

But liberals are now joining the movement in growing numbers, especially wealthy residents of Silicon Valley, thanks to fears fueled by Donald Trump's election in November.

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Tunisia Shuts Nightclub over Call to Prayer Remix

Tunisian authorities have shut down a nightclub and begun an investigation after a DJ played a remix recording of the Muslim call to prayer, an official said Monday.

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'Living Saint' Charged with Killing 20 People at Pakistan Shrine

A man seen by devotees as a living saint has been charged with murder and terrorism after allegedly knifing and clubbing 20 worshipers to death at a Pakistani shrine, police said Monday.

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Social Media Groups Encouraging Teen Suicides Prompt Panic in Russia

Chilling online "death groups" on popular social media that egg on teenagers to kill themselves are causing panic in Russia after a string of teen suicides. 

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Art 'Blue Helmets' Rescue Italy's Treasures from Rubble

Inside the crumbling medieval church of San Francesco di Visso, the "blue helmets" of the art world are racing to save a masterpiece damaged in Italy's devastating earthquake last year.

The crucifixion scene attributed to 15th-century master Paolo da Visso was found in the rubble-strewn church behind a huge wooden wardrobe which miraculously stayed standing in the sacristy.

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Demolition of Decades-Old Lebanese Brewery Begins

Demolition of one of the Middle East's oldest breweries began this week in the Lebanese capital to make way for a luxury apartment complex, a project that has irked activists.

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