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Why The UK Has Been Overwhelmed By Anti-Muslim Riots

(EXPLAINER) Riots have erupted across the United Kingdom over the past week as far-right groups launched attacks against hotels housing asylum seekers and mosques. A heavy security presence on Wednesday and a series of arrests across Britain has prevented a repeat of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and other migrants that started late last month.

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Violence And Conspiracy Create Perilous Times For Jews and Christians

(OPINION) In France, anti-Semitic and anti-Christian hate crimes continue to bring suffering to religious people. Similar persecution is happening in the U.S., where protests have often brought violence and vandalism to Christians and churches.

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Catholic Group Vows to Protect St. Louis IX Statue Deemed Anti-Semitic and Islamophobic

This week, St. Louis residents started a petition to remove a statue of the former French King St. Louis IX, deeming him anti-Semitic and Islamophobic. In response, local Catholics have formed a group to defend the canonized saint from vandalism or removal, while others are asking Pope Francis to “decanonize” the saint.

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