‘Counseling’ ordered for Muslims from raided event

MALAYSIA: The Sultan of Selangor, the head of Islam in the central Malaysian state, said there was evidence of "attempts to subvert the faith and belief of Muslims" at a dinner held on the premises of a church - and has ordered counselling for the Muslims involved, said reports by the Associated Press and The Star.

Worker escapes death in Saudi

PHILIPPINES: A Filipino worker who escaped hanging for committing blasphemy in Saudi Arabia in 2008 arrived ...

Pope meets Muslims in Berlin

INTERNATIONAL: Pope Benedict met with members of Germany's Muslim community in Berlin on Friday, and Vatican Radio has published the provisional text of his speech.

Low-caste Hindus marginalized in Pakistan flood relief

PAKISTAN: Low-caste Hindus who are among victims of the most recent floods in Pakistan are being discriminated against in relief distribution, writes Zofeen Ebrahim on www.international.to.

Court postpones appointments

PHILIPPINES: If no resolution is issued until the end of the month, 'incumbents will continue'

Catholics ‘should learn from Muslims’

PHILIPPINES: Bishop says dedication in the way Islam is practised is a virtue to be admired and copied

Vatican wishes Muslims as Ramadan end nears

INTERNATIONAL: The Vatican Insider published a message from the Holy See to Muslim, marking next week's end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Muslims apologize for Gojra attack

PAKISTAN: Anger still runs deep over rampaging attacks that left 10 Catholics dead

Family, lawyers don’t get to see Farah

PAKISTAN: The family of kidnapped Catholic girl Farah Hatim fails in their attempt to meet her, reports Fides.

MILF flags possible peace deal

PHILIPPINES: Moro leaders say the ball is now in government's court

Caught in the crossfire

THAILAND: Church picks up the pieces of Thailand's southern insurgency

Muslims join in John Paul II celebration

PAKISTAN: Clerics also pray as late pontiff takes another step towards sainthood