Advocates say persecution of religious minorities is rising in India
Christians say more frequent, violent attacks accompany the rise of Hindu nationalism
Boko Haram has stepped up sporadic attacks within the past month
The president must decide whether to follow his predecessor’s lead in loosening sanctions against a known state sponsor of terrorism
An Islamic extremist group has issued a proof-of-life video
Extremists in Mali still hold several missionaries and other Westerners hostages
The extremists targeted a resort frequented by Westerners
Italy and Greece cannot shoulder the burden of resettling refugees alone, officials say
Officials decide not to keep an agreement with the group of asylum seekers
Newly authorized law increases state control of social, aid, and development groups
