Egypt to Remove Religion From ID Cards A bill to remove religious status from national ID cards is proposed in Egypt in order to try to counter discrimination based on religion. Read more about Egypt to Remove Religion From ID Cards
British Singer Zayn Malik Says He's No Longer Muslim British singer and former One Direction member, Zayn Malik, says that he no longer identifies as Muslim and that he is no longer religious. Read more about British Singer Zayn Malik Says He's No Longer Muslim
Israeli Ad Criticized as Anti-Iran for Ripping Off Face Veil One of Israel’s most prominent models has been criticized for ripping off a face veil in an advert with the caption reading “freedom is basic.” Read more about Israeli Ad Criticized as Anti-Iran for Ripping Off Face Veil
Asia Bibi: Blasphemy Death Sentence Overturned Pakistan’s court has struck down the death sentence for blasphemy but something that looked like big victory turned into violent demonstrations. Read more about Asia Bibi: Blasphemy Death Sentence Overturned
Saudi Arabia the Worst Country for Atheists In the new “Freedom of Thought Report,” Saudi Arabia is rated as the worst country for atheists in the list of 196 countries. Read more about Saudi Arabia the Worst Country for Atheists
Tanzania Governor Advocates Anti-Gay Policy The governor of a major city in Tanzania calls on citizens to begin reporting homosexuals for round-ups to begin next week. Read more about Tanzania Governor Advocates Anti-Gay Policy
Synagogue Gunman Charged With Eleven Counts of Murde A gunman from Pittsburgh opened fire during weekly service at the synagogue and killed eleven people shouting “all Jews must die.” Read more about Synagogue Gunman Charged With Eleven Counts of Murde
Israel’s Bedouins Still Practice Polygamy Polygamy persists among Israel’s Bedouins, but right-wing government and women are helping to crack down on the practice. Read more about Israel’s Bedouins Still Practice Polygamy
India Criminalizes Instant ‘Triple Talaq’ India’s government has criminalized a centuries-old practice of Triple Talaq making it a criminal offense. Read more about India Criminalizes Instant ‘Triple Talaq’
Indonesia – Fatwa Against The Measles Vaccine Muslim leaders in Indonesia issued a fatwa (a nonbinding but authoritative legal opinion) against the measles vaccine. Read more about Indonesia – Fatwa Against The Measles Vaccine