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Youcef Nadarkhani: White House Condemns Iran for Pastor's Incarceration

The White House has condemned Iran's conviction of Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been found guilty of apostasy.

Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death: Nadarkhani Refuses to Convert

Youcef Nadarkhani was arrested in 2009 for the crime of apostasy because he allegedly abandoned Islam for Christianity. As a pastor, Iranian clerics believe that

Youcef Nadarkhani: Christian Pastor's Execution Looms in Iran

Iranian President Ahmadinejad speaks during ceremony to mark Fourth National Anniversary of Nuclear Technology, in Tehran

Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor in Iran, faces the death penalty if he refuses to convert to Islam. Nadarkhani, who was arrested in 2009, has been given three chances to repent and convert to Islam. All three times he has refused. Nadarkhani will be given his fourth and final chance to give up Christianity on Wednesday, which he again declined.

Rosh Hashana 2011: Understanding the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashana begins at sundown on Sept. 28, and, for many of the Jewish faith, it is a time of repentance and celebration.

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Rosh Hashanah 2011: What Does It Mean?

The Jewish High Holidays are approaching: Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year 5772, takes place from sundown on Sept. 28 to nightfall on Sept. 30; and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown Oct. 7 for 26 hours.

Digital image of The Great Isaiah Scroll

Dead Sea Scrolls Online: Text Available Thanks to Google [VIDEO & LINKS]

The text of the Dead Sea Scrolls is available online now (with translation) thanks to Google.

Chris Christie for President? An Ever-Growing List on Why He’ll Win

Despite Chris Christie, and those who sometimes speak for him, reiterating his line of not running for president, that, “no means no, and he means it,” that, “short of suicide” he won’t be doing it, speculation has renewed.

India's Congress Party chief Sonia Gandhi speaks during a conference on autism in Dhaka.

Ailing Matriarch Sonia Puts Gandhi Dynasty at Crossroads

Rahul Gandhi, heir to the family dynasty that has dominated politics in the world's biggest democracy for generations, was trying to make himself heard in the uproar of Parliament.

Nirvana – 20 Years and Counting: Top 10 Songs That Revolutionized Grunge

Nirvana completed 20 years since the launch of Nevermind.

Muslims Celebrate Ramadan on Monday Amidst Arab Unrest [Photos]

Muslim Students Get Probation for Disrupting Speech

Ten Muslim college students in California were convicted and sentenced to probation on Friday for disrupting a speech at their university by Israel's ambassador to the United States.

Suspension Relaxed for Student Who Made Anti-Homosexuality Comment

Dakota Ary, high school freshman and honor student from Fort Worth, Texas, hit the headlines this week after he was suspended for three days from school as a consequence of making anti-homosexual comment in his German class.

Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar performs in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata

Ravi Shankar Still Making Magic Sitar Music at 91

Baby boomers may remember classical sitar player Ravi Shankar from his legendary appearances at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock, or his influence on popular music culture at the time.

Troy Davis’ Supporters Ask Why Casey Anthony, Charles Manson Still Alive [PHOTOS]

Davis was pronounced dead at 11:08 p.m. on Wednesday after Georgia officials executed him by lethal injection. He was put to death for the 1989 murder of police officer Mark MacPhail, and convicted in 1991.

Pope in Germany: Why the Visit Matters

The trip is being hailed as an historic visit, and the Pope will speak before German parliament, meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Christian Wulff and lead a mass. About 100 parliamentarians have already boycotted Benedict's speech, and thousands of people have gathered to protest his presence.

The band R.E.M. with Mike Mills (L) who plays bass guitar, lead singer Michael Stipe (C) and Peter Buck, who plays guitar, are interviewed on the plaza of Rockefeller Center during the Today Show in New York

Top 5 R.E.M Breakup Songs to Help You Get Over R.E.M. Breaking Up [VIDEO]

Because Everybody Hurts....Sometimes.

Pope Begins First State Visit to Homeland Germany [PHOTOS]

Pope Benedict XVI will be touring for four days.

R.E.M Bids Adieu: Top 10 Songs That We Can Never Forget [VIDEOS]

R.E.M. bid adieu to its fans after three decades of delivering extraordinary music.

Hirbet Madras Caves in Jerusalem Reveal Ancient Jewish Rebel Hideouts (PHOTOS)

The archaeological site of Hurvat Burgin at the foothills of Jerusalem, around the ancient city of Beit Guvrin, features Hirbet Madras caves believed to be ancient rebel hideouts.

California Couple Fined $300 for Hosting Home Bible Studies

A California couple was fined $300 after the city of San Juan Capistrano said they were violating the city zoning code by having more than 50 people in their home at a time during home Bible studies.

Alternative Rock Band R.E.M. Breaks Up After 31 Years

After 31 years of churning out hits like Losing My Religion and The One I Love R.E.M. has finally bowed out. In a statement posted on their official web site on Wednesday, the rock band said that they had decided to call it a day.

R.E.M call it a day

R.E.M, once dubbed America's Best Rock & Roll Band, said on Wednesday they decided to call it a day after more than 30 years of generating hits and selling millions of records.

Michael Stipe, lead singer of the rock band R.E.M, performs during a concert in Lima. Reuters/Pilar Olivares

R.E.M. Breaks up After 31 Years

American rock band R.E.M. has decided to collectively call it a day, after a career spanning three decades, 15 albums, and countless hit singles.

British author Richard Dawkins stands on a bus at the launch of an atheist advertising campaign in London

Creationism Vs. Evolution: Scientists Call for Ban of Creationism in U.K. Schools

A group of 30 scientists in the United Kingdom, lead by Sir David Attenborough and prominent scientist Richard Dawkins, have called for the outlawing of teaching creationism in school science lessons, accusing religious fundamentalists for portraying it as scientific theory in publicly funded schools.