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Biden returns to South Carolina to show his determination to win back Black voters in 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden doesn’t need to…
Millions of Indians celebrate a new temple. For Modi, it is a triumph of his Hindu-first politics
AYODHYA, India — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened a…
Modi's promised Ram temple is set to open and resonate with Hindus ahead of India's election
NEW DELHI — Frenzied preparations were underway Wednesday in India’s northern holy…
Is it India? Is it Bharat? Speculations abound as government pushes for the country’s Sanskrit name
NEW DELHI — It began with a dinner invitation. How it ends…
Living la vida yoga: India’s Modi will bend leaders into shape on International Yoga Day
NEW DELHI — India’s prime minister has a reputation of casting himself…
Biden leaning into global diplomacy to manage migration at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON — On President Joe Biden ‘s first day in office, he…
A NJ pastor-politician is gunned down, and a community reels
SAYREVILLE, N.J. — Nicole Teliano used to play games on her phone…
Jimmy Carter and Playboy: How ‘the weirdo factor’ rocked ’76
PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter already had drawn months of media scrutiny…
Jimmy Carter and Playboy: How ‘the weirdo factor’ rocked ’76
PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter already had drawn months of media scrutiny…
Tensions on the rise at revered Kyiv monastery complex
KYIV, Ukraine — The courtyards of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra have been busy…
West Virginians clash over religious freedom bill at hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some people said West Virginia needs a law to…
Indian gov’t withdraws appeal to hug cows on Valentine’s Day
NEW DELHI — India’s government on Friday withdrew its appeal to citizens…
LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — As monks chanted prayers in Saint John’s University church,…
Iran morality police status unclear after ‘closure’ comment
CAIRO — An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran’s government is “paying…
Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy
NEW DELHI — Israel’s envoy to India on Tuesday denounced a filmmaker…
Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel’s national security minister
JERUSALEM — Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of…
US Catholic bishops worry about abortion views in the pews
BALTIMORE — Even as they signaled a continued hardline stance on opposing…
Pope appeals for Lebanon leaders to put interests aside
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis appealed Sunday for Lebanon’s politicians…
Official: Man who made synagogue threat has been identified
Federal agents have identified the man they believe posted a broad online…