Atheist Republic currently boasts over 1.6 million members and serves as a discussion platform where religion (but not the religious) is often criticized. Unchecked mass reporting by both the religious community and, apparently more militant atheist groups, is likely to blame.
Third seed Simona Halep remains on course to defend her title at the Madrid Open.
BEIJING — South Korea wants to discuss unease about an American antimissile system on its soil. Taiwan is eager to buy weapons. The Philippines hopes to find out whether the United States plans to challenge China in the South China Sea.
MINSK/BEIRUT Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that de-escalation zones proposed by his ally Russia were a chance for rebels to “reconcile” with Damascus and drive out Islamist militants, but vowed to fight on calling U.N.
BEIRUT Lebanese Hezbollah said on Thursday that any future conflict between the Shi’ite group and Israel could take place inside Israeli territory, as tensions rise between the arch foes. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, also said in a speech televised live that the group was dismantling all its military positions along Lebanon’s eastern border with…
Novak Djokovic moved into the Madrid Masters quarter-finals in relative ease defeating Felicano Lopez but there was one moment of controversy in the first set.
WASHINGTON A top U.S. intelligence official said Thursday a controversial surveillance law that allows the broad electronic spying of foreigners played a major role in understanding Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Annabel Croft and Miles Maclagan were left surprised by Andy Murray’s sarcastic looks to his players’ box during the world No 1’s defeat to Borna Coric at the Madrid Masters.
