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July 2, 2009 - The Associated Press
Indian court decriminalizes consensual gay sex
A court ruled Thursday to decriminalize homosexuality in the Indian capital, a groundbreaking decision that could bring more freedom to gays in this deeply conservative country.
July 1, 2009 - The Associated Press
Voter 'animus' to be issue in Calif. marriage case
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an amendment to the Colorado Constitution that outlawed discrimination protections for gay people, same-sex couples could not enter into civil unions or domestic partnerships anywhere in the nation, much less get married.
July 1, 2009 - The Associated Press
Sanford, Ensign sought guidance, fellowship, at Capitol Hill house owned by Christian group
For years, the brick facade of a three-story house near the Capitol has functioned as a shield for the lawmakers who live and pray there, offering sanctuary from the temptations of political life _ and discretion for those who succumbed.
July 1, 2009 - The New York Times
School Built on Cemetery Provides Lesson in History
As this medieval hilltop city baked in the afternoon heat, a group of Jewish leaders gathered beside a freshly dug grave and lowered into it small bundles of flaking, ancient bones.
July 1, 2009 - The Associated Press
Pastor Warren to address American Muslims
Sayyid Syeed remembers an interfaith event several years ago when a Jewish leader went to embrace him, saw someone snapping a photo, then suddenly pulled back.
July 1, 2009 - The New York Times
U.S. Nuns Facing Vatican Scrutiny
The Vatican is quietly conducting two sweeping investigations of American nuns, a development that has startled and dismayed nuns who fear they are the targets of a doctrinal inquisition.
July 1, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
Pakistan focuses on Islamic extremism
Writing From Mardan, Pakistan -- Has the Pakistani government, after years of vacillation, finally gotten serious about eliminating the Taliban threat? Maybe.
July 1, 2009 - The Associated Press
Elderly, children urged to skip hajj over swine flu fears
RIYADH - Children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic diseases should stay away from the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to prevent catching swine flu, health experts recommended on Tuesday.
June 30, 2009 - The New York Times
Council Votes for Two Muslim School Holidays
Spurred by a broad coalition of religious, labor and immigrant groups, the City Council overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Tuesday to add two of the most important Muslim holy days to the public schools' holiday calendar.
June 30, 2009 - The Associated Press
Public comments on Calif. lethal injection proposal
More than 100 speakers lined up Tuesday for their chance to weigh in on California's new proposed rules for executing condemned inmates at a state hearing that quickly morphed into a debate over the morality and practicality of capital punishment.
