Violence/Vandalism

Even amid the horrors of war in Yemen, the nursing home slaughter of nuns, guards and a gardener in Aden evoked shock. Source: Gunmen Kill 16 at Nursing Home in Yemen Started by Mother Teresa - The New York Times

Hate crimes in America have picked up steam since a massacre at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee shocked the world more than three years ago. But outreach groups are using lessons from the Sikh faith to help prevent further tragedies. Source: Harvard panel...

A year after a gunman killed three young Muslim-Americans in Chapel Hill, many in the local Muslim community have responded by being more vocal and visible around issues of faith. Source: Shaken By Shooting, North Carolina Muslims Emerge 'Proud' One Year...

Tensions are high over persistent harassment the Islamic Center of Tucson has faced since hundreds of students moved into a neighboring apartment complex. Source: University of Arizona Students Hurl Insults, and Litter, at Mosque in Tucson - The New York...

(RNS) In his last State of the Union address, President Obama made an impassioned case against religious bigotry and cast other key issues in moral terms.They voiced support and criticism on issues ranging from religious inclusion to same-sex marriage to...

The Chinese government has introduced unprecedented measures aimed at shaping the behavior and beliefs of China’s 10 million Uighurs. Source: Xinjiang Seethes Under Chinese Crackdown - The New York Times

A special issue of the newspaper is on sale in France during a week of events paying tribute to the 17 people who were killed one year ago. Source: Charlie Hebdo, Known for Its Satire, Commemorates Attack Accordingly - The New York Times

As the New Year begins, three journalists discuss the top religion stories they will be keeping an eye on in 2016 with guest host and correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro, who is joined by managing editor Kim Lawton, Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, and...

Muslim leaders made the suggestion Monday at the White House, which is hosting a slew of pluralism events this week. Source: Muslim leaders want Obama, George Bush to visit a mosque to fight discrimination - The Washington Post

The shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic was eclipsed days later by the massacre in San Bernardino, Calif. There are mixed feelings about the loss of attention. Source: Colorado Springs Deals With Mass Killing as Nation Moves On - The New York Times