RELIGION

A temporary measure absolving abortion – initially introduced in 2016 – will now be made permanent.

Road accidents blamed for deaths after millions attend Grand Magal, the Mouride annual pilgrimage.

Arbaeen commemorates the end of a 40-day mourning period after the killing of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, during a battle in 680 AD.

Mauritania government face calls from Islamist groups for Mohamed Cheikh Ould M'khaitir's execution.

Some are concerned that the bill would also affect Jewish religious activities.

Charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse warns that 'witchcraft' and 'exorcism' child abuse cases are rising.

The Sufi site attracts hundreds of visitors every day.

Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of loved ones.

The Interior Ministry conducted the closures under Article 8 of the law on a state of emergency.

Cities such as Mexico City, Lima and La Paz spend the early days of November paying tribute to those who have died.

The pontiff says Pope John Paul II's ban on women priests in 1994 is likely to stay forever.

The days following the secular celebration of Halloween are marked around the world.

Pope Francis and Bishop Munib Younan signed a joint declaration at an ecumenical prayer service in Lund to heal the 500-year-old divide.

Church bells rang out for the first time in two years in the town on the outskirts of Mosul.

The Hindu festival of lights symbolises taking people from darkness to light in the victory of good over evil.

This year, the festival of lights falls on 30 October.

Here are some good messages to greet friends a 'spooktacular' Halloween.

Authorities said the cardinal participated in the questioning voluntarily during which he denied all allegations.

The owners of the bakery had refused to bake a pro-gay marriage cake due to their religious beliefs.

Critics accused the organisation of dragging its feet over expelling a charity which called for apostates to be killed.

The Vatican announced that the villa will now be open to the public as a museum.

Ipso ruling says column was 'undoubtedly offensive' but views were not religious discrimination.

Famous exorcist urges believers need to look at the world today to understand that 'the devil exists'.

Dogs are considered unclean in Islam and hence the word dog cannot be used in halal certification.

Sukkot has both historical and agricultural origins and will be observed from 16- 23 October 2016.

Jewish festival began on 16 October and ends on 23 October.

Parents who disregard rules banning inculcation of religious beliefs in children face imprisonment.

The 35-year-old 'illegitimate' daughter was brought up as a Buddhist by her mother.

Some Orthodox Jews wave a live chicken over their heads, believing they will be purged of their sins.