RELIGION

The deadly suicide bombings killed at least 18 people and wounded 41 others Friday night in the suburbs of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja.

"They will be exposed in due course," Maj. Gen. Yushau Abubakar reportedly said of the suspected sponsors of Boko Haram.

The nine people killed in Thursday's massacre at a community college in Roseburg included a 67-year-old professor.

Fethullah Gulen, a popular religious leader with businesses and schools around the world, is accused of attempting a coup in Turkey from his gated farming community in Pennsylvania.

At least 10 people were killed and 39 others wounded in the attack. Witnesses and security sources said the suicide bombers were girls, some as young as 9.

Oregon shooter Chris Harper Mercer reportedly demanded to know victims' religion before firing.

Locals hunted down the witchcraft suspect, who was then tied to a pole and set ablaze after the incident.

This year's National Day will boast a 23-minute, $1 million firework display over scenic Victoria Harbor.

President Barack Obama has to decide soon whether to continue the hunt for warlord Joseph Kony.

Fights among refugees have recently intensified in Germany, which expects to get 800,000 asylum applications this year.

Pope Francis is scheduled this weekend to join many celebrities at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.

Pope Francis travels on Saturday to Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence, to promote the issue of religious freedom on the penultimate day of his first visit to the United States.

“Through action, he’s sending the message that you can’t fulfill your faith without serving people beyond your community.”

"This issue is not under consideration and no discussions have taken place with the German government about it. Therefore, the reports are without basis or truth."

Costly changes in transportation and sanitation schedules and security measures offset financial benefits, making it tough to gauge the true cost.

Watch the Muslim celebration of the holiday marking the end of hajj here.

The Chinese government has cracked down on this spiritual movement since 1999.

Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the U.S., a look at key prayers, rituals and beliefs of Roman Catholics.

Malaysian police said that four of the eight arrested were locals believed to have helped others illegally enter Thailand.

Secret service officers are taking the lead to protect the leader of the Catholic Church during his historic visit to the United States.

Prayer is an important part of Yom Kippur.