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Religious persecution is increasingly Christian persecution, in the middle east and globally.
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In Iraq, the grim toll of persecutionBy most measures, the Middle East?s most devastated Christian community today lies in Iraq.
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In Syria, life is now ?an endless Calvary?A watchdog group reported that 1,213 Syrian Christians had been killed in 2013 for reasons linked to their faith.
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?Spotlight? has already achieved a solid win. It has taken the Boston movie away from the bad boys and given it back to the rest of us.
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Mothers, daughters split on role of gender in choosing Clinton Women of varying backgrounds confront the potential milestone implicit in Hillary Clinton?s bid very differently.
Possible defections put GOP on edgeState filing deadlines would give Donald Trump and Ben Carson until about March to launch independent campaigns.
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The new accord sets out a schedule for those countries to return to the negotiating table every five years.
It?s not policy Manchester hair-stylist Catherine Leafe talks about when she talks about Donald Trump.
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Alleged sexual assault victims of fertility specialist may be victims of a system, tooHow many victimized women does it take to expose one powerful, predatory man?
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Penguin biologist cares for feathered friendsAndrea Newman works with a colony of more than 80 penguins living at the New England Aquarium.
How Kricket Nimmons seized the transgender momentMany health plans have overturned their long-held exclusions of transition-related care.
Holiday gift lists can be killersIf you?ve got a Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie on your gift list, a murder mystery weekend getaway is a gift to die for.
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Drugs, fleas, race, and disease For many, their addiction led to prosecution, conviction, incarceration.
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The scoop on ?Star Wars?Interviews with actors, character bios, interesting facts about the movie, and a lightsaber explained.
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Since 1939, she doled out candy, toys, and wisdom from her Brookline shop.
DAN SHAUGHNESSY
Unlike in its two big meetings with the Patriots three seasons ago, Houston is a threat on Sunday night.
Craig Kimbrel getting familiar with new surroundingsThe Red Sox? new closer took part in the annual Christmas at Fenway event on Saturday.
Islam symposium draws dozens to Holbrook libraryThe symposium sponsored by the Boston chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community aimed to dispel stereotypes of Islamic teachings.
JEFF JACOBY
The right way to apologize for slaveryAn apology will change nothing. Yet that doesn?t mean it shouldn?t be made.
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Three scenarios for Trump and the GOPWhat happens after Donald Trump, particularly for the Republican Party?
Globe investigations and Spotlight reportsA look at high-impact investigations from The Boston Globe, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning report on abuse in the Catholic Church.
Boston Globe coverage and the movie ?Spotlight??Spotlight? is based on the stories and the reporters behind the investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
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Staff photographers share the stories behind the year?s most powerful pictures.
Conor McGregor stopped Jose Aldo with one spectacular punch just 13 seconds into the first round Saturday night.
Marchers, many wearing orange, commemorated the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting.
Lexington High senior Anna Kelly finalized a four-year process in April, committing to play basketball at Fordham.
?This historic agreement is a tribute to American leadership,? Obama said at the White House hours after the accord was announced.
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Have you been a good little traveler this year? If so, treat yourself or a jetsetting loved one.
What is it, as Megan Pugh asks, that makes a dance American? She suggests it ?should be welcoming, strong, beautiful, and free.?
Waltham?s Osteria Posto offers cheese, charcuterie, pasta, and husky cuts of beef near Route 128.
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Bringing holiday spirits to your doorStartups and big players like Amazon.com and Total Wine & More are trying to shake up the retail liquor industry.
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Pope Francis outlines Mexico tripBoston?s Cardinal Sean O?Malley will join the pope when he stops at the US border during a trip to Mexico in February.
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The Meaning of HomeA thoughtful design gives two Boston Marathon bombing survivors accessibility with panache.
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