In one shocking case, a sergeant sent his wife and son to the wedding of his nephew — a Taliban infiltrator, who killed them.
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‘Our Duty’ to Fight: The Rise of Militant Buddhism
A call to arms for Sri Lankan monks. Ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in Myanmar. A Buddhist faith known for pacifism is taking its place in a new age of nationalism.
Pakistan Brings Terrorism Financing Charges Against Hafiz Saeed
Facing the threat of sanctions for not cracking down on militants, Pakistan is again moving against the founder of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Under Modi, Hindus Find Hope for a Temple on Disputed Speck of Land
Hindus and Muslims have long sparred over a few barren acres in the city of Ayodhya. But since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commanding election win, Hindus feel a new optimism.
Australia Is Bringing Children of ISIS Home. Is It Ready?
Orphaned Australian children of a notorious militant are on their way back from a Syrian camp. Resocializing them will be a challenge, experts say.
Forced to Chant Hindu Slogans, Muslim Man Is Beaten to Death in India
The 12-hour mob attack on a man suspected of theft, shown in widely circulated videos, has become another signal of India’s bitter sectarian divide.
As Pope Francis Champions Migrants, Some Cardinals Court the Far Right
Clerics who see the pontiff as dangerously inclusive have been lending public support — and the church’s imprimatur — to anti-migration politicians like Italy’s Matteo Salvini.
With Mandate From India’s Voters, Modi Promises Improved Economy Again
Problems like high unemployment, largely ignored during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election campaign, dominate the official agenda for his second term.
A Muslim Family Sought Help at the Belgian Embassy in Beijing. The Police Dragged Them Out.
The Belgian Embassy is facing criticism after the forcible removal of the family, members of the Uighur minority group that China treats as a security threat.
When Rohingya Refugees Fled to India, Hate on Facebook Followed
After posts on the social network contributed to Myanmar’s genocide of Rohingya Muslims, Facebook vowed to fix the problem. Then the vitriol moved to India.