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Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks

Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied Friday to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leader
Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — It's the time of year — tradition says — when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is lifted. That traditional belief has morphed over the centuries into the spooky and secular celebration of Halloween .
After exiting the Christian music industry, these artists engage religion on their terms

After exiting the Christian music industry, these artists engage religion on their terms

(RNS) — When former Christian artist Michael Gungor first hosted a new spiritual community in Los Angeles this year, worship began not with an organ blast or sermon series video promo, but with blowing bubbles.
Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Two Guatemalans wearing traditional embroidered skirts bought coconut boba teas on an October afternoon at the bustling downtown Asian market.
Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — It's the time of year — tradition says — when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is lifted. That traditional belief has morphed over the centuries into the spooky and secular celebration of Halloween .
We are what we celebrate: America's holiday calendar is increasingly diverse

We are what we celebrate: America's holiday calendar is increasingly diverse

NEW YORK (AP) — John Albert's daughter isn't going to school on Friday. And he couldn't be happier about it.
Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison

Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Washington state man accused of leading a wildlife trafficking ring on a Native American reservation that killed thousands of eagles and hawks to sell on the black market was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison.
From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

(RNS) — An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create a new genre of folk-metal music.
Edmonton police investigate vandalism, mischief at church

Edmonton police investigate vandalism, mischief at church

EDMONTON — Police say vandalism and mischief at a Catholic church in central Edmonton has made parishioners and neighbours feel unsafe. They say on Sept.
Takeaways from AP's report on how immigration transformed a Minnesota farm town

Takeaways from AP's report on how immigration transformed a Minnesota farm town

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Over the past generation, immigrants from Southeast Asia, East Africa and now predominantly Central America have transformed Worthington, a once overwhelmingly white farming community.