Can parent convert kids without consent? Malaysian court to decide

KUALA LUMPUR – Does a parent have the right to convert children without the consent of the spouse? That’s the question posed by a woman, whose husband converted to Islam, before Malaysia’s Federal Court.

The lawyer of the woman, whose husband was a Hindu before his conversion, argued before the court Monday that “it is about …. Source  : Can parent convert kids without consent? Malaysian court to decide.

Promote growth of Hinduism, says Malaysian NGO

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Hindu Sangam, an NGO, has asked the government to promote the growth of Hinduism, a media report said Tuesday.

Mohan Shan, who heads the NGO, said a memorandum on the matter had been submitted to the government, reported Makkal Osai, a Tamil newspaper.
The government, he said, had given grants for the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Promote growth of Hinduism, says Malaysian NGO.

Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of decision on Boy Scouts land rental in San Diego

Court won’t hear appeal on Boy Scouts land rental

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday decided to let stand a ruling saying the Boy Scouts cannot lease city-owned parkland in San Diego because the group is a religious organization.
The high court refused to hear an appeal from San Diego-area Boy Scouts who have traditionally leased …. Source article  : Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of decision on Boy Scouts land rental in San Diego.

Iraqi officials fight publicly at start of vote recount for Baghdad

Iraqi officials fight over vote recount
BAGHDAD – Iraqi election officials argued publicly with supporters of the prime minister who demanded a halt to a partial recount of votes just as the process got under way Monday, a sign of tensions over the measure that could change the outcome of the closely fought contest.

The recount of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iraqi officials fight publicly at start of vote recount for Baghdad.