Chhaupadi is now banned in the country but is still practised in remote rural regions.
Senator Angus King said the president-elect was too quick to blame Islamic terrorism.
Communities secretary Sajid Javid said those who do not share British values 'struggle' in society.
Born in Argentina he went on to become the first Latin-American cardinal to be appointed to the papacy.
Labour representatives have been accused of tolerating and spreading hate speech about persecuted sect.
Activist tells IBTimes UK how her support for woman who publicly rejected hijab has led to death threats.
The Pakistani state has established an apartheid system for a religious minority.
The two celebrations coincide every so often - but it is rare.
IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to the Church's commission hoping to prevent much feared bloodshed.
Woman threatened with death after photograph went viral.
Mob attacked the mosque when worshippers barricaded themselves inside.
Families in Cali, Colombia, decorate their relatives' graves with lanterns, partying into the night with them to welcome the start of the Christmas season.
Court orders Publier to remove marble statue overlooking Lake Geneva to comply with ban on religious symbols.
The survey by Policy Exchange found the vast majority had a strong attachment to Britain.
Sue White said that Labour group had refused to back a motion expressing support for the sect.
The partial ban was passed by a landlside by the Dutch lower house of parliament.
Ginella Massa hopes to use the opportunity to change perceptions about Muslim women.
The temple is considered to be the most sacred of Lord Shiva and sees Hindus from across Nepal and India travel to the Nepalese capital for the annual event.
The weeks before Christmas are about more than opening calendars for devout Christians.
Many among the Buddhist majority in Myanmar view its 1.1 million Rohingya as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
The Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple has allegedly received over $28m in donations.
Bands of Christian fighters travel across the desert in pickup trucks bearing large wooden crosses.
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.