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Beyond belief: From strict ultra-Orthodox roots to street artist

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Putin takes icy plunge as Orthodox believers mark Epiphany

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New bishop brings hope to some of Syria's Christians

SyriacOrthodoxChristiansinSyria'snortheasterncityofHasakehcelebratedtheinaugurationofthecommunity'snewbishoponSaturday,fouryearsafterthelastoneleftthecountry.Si

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Return of Israel's religious parties to gov't may spell social, economic trouble

​After two years in the opposition, Israel's ultra-Orthodox parties, Shas and the United Torah Judaism, managed to secure their spots in the new Israeli government formed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month.