The attacker likely had links to the Islamic State and was possibly targeting a Christian church in the center of Aleppo, according to a government spokesman.
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5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhouse
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, known as the R.S.S., has survived bans and vilification to emerge as the force reshaping India’s secular republic into a Hindu nation.
How China Tried to Dismantle a Major Underground Church
Videos and photographs show how the Chinese authorities have tried to dismantle Zion Church, a Christian network with branches across the country.
Dominik Duka, Czech Cardinal Jailed Under Communism, Dies at 82
While in prison in 1981, he befriended the dissident and future Czech president Vaclav Havel. Later, he became a conservative voice in Rome.
A Socialist Priest Embraces Venezuela’s Maduro, an Autocratic Leader
The Rev. Numa Molina, a Jesuit priest, has championed the poor for decades. Now, he is a power broker and a confidant of Venezuela’s embattled president, Nicolás Maduro.
What to Know: Trump Labels Nigeria’s Christian Violence a ‘Genocide’
There are widespread attacks across the country affecting many religious and ethnic groups. Many of them defy a simple explanation.
Northern Ireland Must Change How Its Schools Teach Religion, Court Says
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said Northern Ireland’s public schools must include the study of faiths other than Christianity.
What to Know About Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Nigeria
The president said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants.
Britain’s Labour Party Criticizes Farage Over Ties to U.S. Anti-Abortion Group
The governing party said it was “deeply concerning” that Nigel Farage’s appearance in the U.S. Congress had been brokered by an organization that helped topple Roe v. Wade.
Britain’s Labour Party Criticizes Farage Over Ties to U.S. Anti-Abortion Group
The governing party said it was “deeply concerning” that Nigel Farage’s appearance in the U.S. Congress had been brokered by an organization that helped topple Roe v. Wade.