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• Pakistan minister warns of Christian discrimination
• 5 freebies in Prague: Palace, churches, park
• Lawyer for pope's ex-butler quits over strategy
• Religious Israeli government party wary of war with Iran
• Pakistan: Bail delayed in Christian blasphemy case
• CONVENTION WATCH: 2 churches, Ryan delights
• CONVENTION WATCH: 2 churches, attack dog Ryan
• 2 CHURCHES, 1 CREED

Pakistan minister warns of Christian discrimination Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:10 AM PDT Blasphemy allegations against Christians in Pakistan are not just a religious issue, according to the country's top Christian politician -- they also show that the old feudal caste system has not gone away.

5 freebies in Prague: Palace, churches, park Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:09 AM PDT Prague is a vibrant city, with a lively nightlife that attracts lots of young tourists. But while cafes, busy streets and good beer draw plenty of visitors, among the most beautiful and appealing attractions in this trendy capital are its historic and cultural sites, in the Old Town, in churches and castles dating back centuries. And many of them can be enjoyed for free. Here are five suggestions.

Lawyer for pope's ex-butler quits over strategy Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:27 AM PDT A lawyer for the pope's former butler resigned Thursday, just weeks before his client was due to go on trial for his role in the scandal over leaked Vatican documents.

Religious Israeli government party wary of war with Iran Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:48 AM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israel's coalition government is wary of plans for possible military strikes on Iran, political sources said on Thursday. Reservations by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the top spiritual authority for the Shas party, could be an obstacle to any attempt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to get security cabinet approval for hitting Iran's nuclear sites. "He believes the price would be too high, and for an action that may not achieve its goal," said a person briefed on discussions inside the Shas party, speaking on condition of anonymity. ...

Pakistan: Bail delayed in Christian blasphemy case Posted: 30 Aug 2012 01:33 AM PDT A judge hearing the case of a Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy delayed her bail hearing on Thursday after a lawyer questioned a medical report putting the girl's age at 14, suggesting the government had tried to influence it.

CONVENTION WATCH: 2 churches, Ryan delights Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:52 PM PDT Around the 2012 Republican National Convention and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details to you:

CONVENTION WATCH: 2 churches, attack dog Ryan Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:39 PM PDT Around the 2012 Republican National Convention and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details to you:

2 CHURCHES, 1 CREED Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:25 PM PDT Paul Ryan touched on his Catholic faith and Mitt Romney's Mormon faith in accepting the Republican nomination for vice president Wednesday night.

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