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Pope Francis visits Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi death camp

Pope visits the Nazi German death camp where Adolf Hitler's forces killed more than a million people.

Niece of Tibetan priest flees to India and claims her uncle was tortured to death by China

Chinese authorities did not provide a medical report for Tenzin Delek Pinpoche's death.

Ukraine's procession of the cross makes it to Kiev despite nationalist blocking route

The Day of the Baptism of Kievan Rus' procession marks the 1028th anniversary of the Christianisation of the country.

India has just 33,000 atheists out of 1.21 billion people

According to the latest census data, Hindus constitute 80% of the population followed by Muslims at 14.23%.

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Money and live animals thrown into volcanic crater to appease mountain gods

Locals wait inside the crater with nets to catch the money and food meant for the gods.

Mohammad Naqib ur Rehman meets Justin Welby

Pakistani 'hate preacher' who glorifies Islamist murder welcomed by Archbishop of Canterbury

Preacher and fellow cleric hailed murderer of liberal Pakistani politician as holy warrior.

India's Dalit community has become 'soft target' for cow protection groups

Seven Dalit men were beaten up in India's northern state of Gujarat while trying to skin a dead cow

Bill Nye the Science Guy trashes 'brainwashing' Noah's Ark Encounter theme park

Taxpayer-backed Biblical theme park is packed with scientific inaccuracies complains Nye.

Christian man in Pakistan says Muslims cut off his hands for not converting to Islam

Police in Lahore refute Masih's claims and say he was an addict who fell on tramlines.

Indian Muslim clerics are using social media to fight Isis radicalisation of youth

India's Imams believe that using social media will give them an edge in spreading their message further.

Newt Gingrich calls on US to deport all Muslims who follow Sharia law

The former House speaker said the US needs to test every person who has a Muslim background.

Malaysian lecturer who claimed Hindus were dirty fired by university

The retired lecturer who was on a one-year contract was fired for not following guidelines set by ministry.

Germany: teachers walk out as Muslim student refuses to shake female Principal's hand

Hamburg incident: latest example of clash of cultures between Islam and the West?

Sex offender vicars still work as freelance funeral ministers warns the Church of England

The Church says it cannot stop barred clerics from officiating at funeral services.

No sex for divorcees, gays and those cohabiting, says US Catholic Archbishop Charles Chaput

Married divorcees can only receive Communion if they live 'as brother and sister', he says.

Dozens killed in Eid attack on Shi'ite mausoleum near Baghdad

A suicide car bomb blew up at a mausoleum Sayid Mohammed bin Ali al-Hadi killing more than 30.

£100m model of Noah's Ark opens for business in Kentucky

Employees should be Christian and believe homosexuality is a sin, say bosses.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to open doors to a Syrian refugee family

Welby takes the cue from the Pope who made a similar gesture in welcoming refugees into his home.

Syria celebrates Eid al-Fitr with three-day ceasefire to coincide with end of Ramadan

Children play out on the streets as hostilities cease until Friday 8 July.

Dalai Lama turns 81: Top quotes from the Buddhist spiritual leader

Tenzin Gyatso, the current Dalai Lama, celebrates his 81st birthday on 6 July.

Eid al-Fitr 2016: Where to celebrate the end of Ramadan around the UK

Muslims around the world will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan this week.

Eid al-Fitr 2016 celebrations in Russia and Turkey, while Muslims in other countries head home for end of Ramadan

Eid officially begins when the new moon is sighted, so the date can vary from country to country.

Eid al-Fitr 2016: Popular foods and sweets around the world to end Ramadan fast

In India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Muslims celebrate the festival with sweet vermicelli noodles.

Eid al-Fitr 2016: Quotes and English messages to wish family and friends Happy Eid

Saudi Arabia has announced that from 6 July three-day festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr would begin.

Eid al-Fitr 2016: What is the Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan?

Muslims around the world will mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan this week.

Eid al-Fitr 2016: History and interesting facts about the Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan

According to reports, British Muslims will celebrate Eid on 6 July.

Eid Al-Fitr 2014: History, Observance and Facts About the Islamic Festival Celebrated after End of Ramadan

When is Eid Al-Fitr 2016: New moon sighting will mark the end of Ramadan

Crescent moon sighting marks the beginning of the month of Shawwal.

Pakistani clerics issue fatwa allowing transgender marriages

The decree states that trans-people are also allowed proper burial rites.

Russian security agency raids 14 Church of Scientology offices in Moscow and St Petersburg

Prosecutors allege the controversial religion is involved in money laundering.

Mayor faces charges after 'Jewish Taliban' expelled from Guatemalan town

UItra-Orthodox sect became involved in dispute with Mayan tribe.

British Sikhs urge UK government to implement law preventing turban removal at airports

However, some British-Sikhs say that the petition is well intended but unnecessary.

Feathers ruffled as Brunei citizen calls for churches in Malaysia's Sarawak be demolished

The Bruneian claims the churches along the Miri-Brunei road are 'proselytising' to Muslims.

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Radiohead attack: Fans teargassed by Istanbul police in protest after Ramadan raid

Islamists attacked a record shop hosting a Radiohead listening party for drinking alcohol during Ramadan.

Gambia: Activists condemn drumming music and dance ban during Ramadan

Activists told IBTimes UK the ban is divisive and anti-constitutional.

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