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Magdeburg Attack: Mental Health, Not Saudi Politics, Cited as Primary Motive

The Magdeburg terror attack's perpetrator, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described ex-Muslim from Saudi Arabia undergoing psychiatric treatment, was not demonstrably targeted by the Saudi state prior to his attack, despite warnings issued recently to German authorities and his claims of threat.

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Dutch Parties Propose Mandatory Reporting of Female Genital Mutilation

The VVD and SP propose mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation (FGM) by education and healthcare professionals in the Netherlands to improve data and prosecution, highlighting insufficient current data and legal challenges demonstrated by recent court cases involving the As-Soennah mosque a...

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Nigerian Christian Acquitted After 19 Months in Prison on Blasphemy Charges

Rhoda Jatau, a Nigerian Christian, was acquitted of blasphemy charges after 19 months of imprisonment for sharing a video condemning the murder of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu; her case highlights the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, where 4,998 were killed last year due to their faith.

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French Consultant Sues Catholic School Organization for Discrimination

A self-employed communication consultant in Bayeux, France, filed a discrimination lawsuit after a Catholic education organization terminated her contract due to parental objections to her social media posts about her bisexuality and polyamorous relationship, resulting in significant financial and e...

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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Catholic Charities' Unemployment Tax Exemption

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging Wisconsin's denial of an unemployment tax exemption to Catholic Charities, a decision that stems from a state Supreme Court ruling deeming the organization's work primarily non-religious despite its religious motivations; the case will likely be ar...

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India's 1991 Religious Sites Law Faces Supreme Court Challenge

India's Supreme Court is hearing challenges to a 1991 law protecting religious sites' pre-1947 status, sparking debates about religious freedom and communal harmony, with petitions arguing the law infringes on these rights while others see it as crucial for protecting religious minorities in a Hindu...

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Assam's Beef Ban Fuels Debate on Religious Freedom and Multiculturalism in India

Assam, India, has banned beef consumption in public places, impacting the dietary choices of many, particularly Muslims, Christians, and Dalits, and sparking debates about religious freedom and multiculturalism.

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German Court Links Citizenship to Recognition of Israel

A German court ruled that acknowledging Israel's existence is necessary for citizenship, citing a June 2024 law amendment requiring recognition of Germany's responsibility for the Holocaust and Jewish life; the applicant, a Syrian man who refused to acknowledge Israel, had his application rejected.

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Virginia Teachers Win Lawsuit Against School's Pronoun Mandate

Three Virginia teachers won a lawsuit against Harrisonburg City Public Schools, securing a religious accommodation that prevents the school from mandating the use of students' preferred pronouns; the school board affirmed they don't require staff to use preferred pronouns.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Finalizes Agreement on Islamic Religious Instruction

The Rhineland-Palatinate state government finalized an agreement with four Islamic associations to implement comprehensive Islamic religious instruction in schools, addressing burial rites, pastoral care, and religious holidays, following years of negotiations and a temporary suspension due to the 2...

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Faith Leaders Offer Mixed Reactions to Potential Second Trump Administration

Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith leaders express mixed reactions to a potential second Trump administration, with some expressing optimism for religious freedom and others voicing concerns about antisemitism and foreign policy decisions regarding the Middle East.

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Albanese Backs Ban on Protests Outside Places of Worship After Antisemitic Attacks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced \$8.5 million in funding for the Sydney Jewish Museum and voiced support for banning protests outside places of worship following recent antisemitic acts in Sydney, a move criticized by civil liberties advocates.

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