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Women’s Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women’s soccer from initially being banned through to today’s growing numbers of fans and broadcasting potential. It’s a story of triumph despite enormous barriers – among them sexism, abuse, homophobia and religion. We asked its…

The Bond Religion Team, also won Salon Team of the Year.

Louisiana’s demand to display the religious text in public schools is part of an effort to make the US a theocratic state

Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments display in public schools, sparking legal challenges and debates on religion in education.

Two boys in Paris charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in a religion-motivated attack, sparking condemnation amidst rising antisemitism in France.

Louisiana mandates display of Ten Commandments in all state-funded classrooms, sparking debate on religion in public education.

Mike Mills has recalled writing the famous bassline that anchored R.E.M.'s career-defining Losing My Religion

Two boys charged with raping a 12-year-old girl in Paris suburb in an antisemitic attack, sparking shock and concern in France.

Hockey’s biggest prize is the Stanley Cup, and for the first time in nearly two decades, the Edmonton Oilers are vying for it. Hoping to stage a comeback against the Florida Panthers, the Oilers are two wins away from becoming National Hockey League champions.