As a Palestinian gardener cares for the headstones of fallen soldiers in a World War I cemetery, he also works to protect his family from Hamas-Israel violence.
More than 90 percent of women surveyed in Malaysia have been circumcised, and experts say increasing regional Islamic conservatism may be the reason why.
As a Palestinian gardener cares for the headstones of fallen soldiers in a World War I cemetery, he also works to protect his family from Hamas-Israel violence.
Analysis: The rage and indignation on both sides of the conflict — many of us not directly involved — is largely missing a rational understanding of the situation.
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Lifestyle & Belief
Female genital mutilation on the rise among Southeast Asian Muslims
GlobalPost
December 10, 2013
More than 90 percent of women surveyed in Malaysia have been circumcised, and experts say increasing regional Islamic conservatism may be the reason why.
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Confucius may be the voice of reason China needs
GlobalPost
November 12, 2013
As China's Central Committee deliberates what could be major economic reforms, ancient teachings help many cope with rapid change.
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Lifestyle & Belief
Remembering why Sinead O'Connor tore up the pope's picture on national TV
GlobalPost
October 03, 2014
Her tactics made her a target and a pariah. Today we know she was right.
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Lifestyle & Belief
On Orthodox Christmas, Egyptian Christians losing sense of home
GlobalPost
March 31, 2013
Updated
Copts are leaving Egypt in unprecedented numbers, though some Christians have hope that a new constitution will improve their lives.
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Lifestyle & Belief
Tending to the graves of WWI dead, Gazan gardener weathers modern conflict
GlobalPost
November 13, 2014
As a Palestinian gardener cares for the headstones of fallen soldiers in a World War I cemetery, he also works to protect his family from Hamas-Israel violence.
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Lifestyle & Belief
Head rabbi slams publication of Western Wall prayer slips on Facebook
GlobalPost
September 24, 2014
A Facebook page that claims to have published notes lifted from Judaism's holiest site has angered Jewish believers. But were the notes real?
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Lifestyle & Belief
Why justice can't be a precondition for Israel-Palestine peace
GlobalPost
July 25, 2014
Analysis: The rage and indignation on both sides of the conflict — many of us not directly involved — is largely missing a rational understanding of the situation.
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Vatican continues attack on American nuns as Pope Francis stands by
GlobalPost
June 04, 2014
Part One: Religious sisters still under pressure despite soothing language from the pope.
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Lifestyle & Belief
This is not the Nigeria I know
GlobalPost
May 11, 2014
Commentary: On this Mother's Day, my mind remains on the 276 girls who were ferociously kidnapped from their boarding school in Nigeria.
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Lifestyle & Belief
Secularism on the decline in France
GlobalPost
March 04, 2014
Analysis: Separation of church and state is at risk.