Integration Struggle Persists for Muslims in Germany
The German government’s response to a new coalition of major Muslim organizations — that the coalition doesn’t represent enough Muslims — set the stage for little progress in a three-year discussion. And many Muslims there disagree on the meaning of integration.

The German government’s response to a new coalition of major Muslim organizations — that the coalition doesn’t represent enough Muslims — set the stage for little progress in a three-year discussion. And many Muslims there disagree on the meaning of integration.

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U.S. Strategy on Sunnis Questioned
Shiite and Kurdish officials expressed deep reservations on Sunday about the new U.S. military strategy of partnering with Sunni Arab groups to help defeat the militant organization al-Qaeda in Iraq.
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Palestinian Split Rattles Region
President Mahmoud Abbas named a new cabinet Sunday and banned Hamas militias.
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Obama: Faith Plays Role in Public Life
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama insisted Saturday that religious faith can play a central role in politics, but only if it’s used to tackle moral issues and not to divide the nation.
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Praying in the Rosary Rose Bowl
Thousands of Roman Catholics have signed up for an event called the Rosary Rose Bowl, held Saturday at the actual Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. It’s a church-led effort to encourage the faithful to return to the practice of praying the rosary.

Thousands of Roman Catholics have signed up for an event called the Rosary Rose Bowl, held Saturday at the actual Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. It’s a church-led effort to encourage the faithful to return to the practice of praying the rosary.

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Creation Museum Ready for Debut
Australian Ken Ham says that 25 years ago, God inspired him to present the Biblical view of creation. Ham’s new Creation Museum opens Monday near Cincinnati, Ohio, with this call to action: “Prepare to believe.”

Australian Ken Ham says that 25 years ago, God inspired him to present the Biblical view of creation. Ham’s new Creation Museum opens Monday near Cincinnati, Ohio, with this call to action: “Prepare to believe.”

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When it Comes to Faith, Partisan Lines are Blurring
Commentator David Kuo observes how Republicans and Democrats seem to have switched sides when it comes to talking about religion. Democratic candidates can’t seem to stop talking about Jesus, while the Republicans barely mention faith at all.

Commentator David Kuo observes how Republicans and Democrats seem to have switched sides when it comes to talking about religion. Democratic candidates can’t seem to stop talking about Jesus, while the Republicans barely mention faith at all.

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