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Mali Islamists destroy tombs in TimbuktuBy Amir Ahmed, CNN (CNN) - Al Qaeda-linked rebels in northern Mali destroyed historic and religious landmarks in Timbuktu on Thursday, claiming the relics are idolatrous, residents told CNN. Three four-wheel-drive trucks carrying at least 30 armed fighters arrived Thursday morning at three mausolea - all U.N. World Heritage sites - in the southern Timbuktu neighborhood of Kabara, two residents told CNN by phone. FULL STORYBorger breaks down the Catholic voteCNN Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger talks about the Catholic vote in this year's election. Belief Blog's Morning Speed Read for Friday, October 19By Arielle Hawkins , CNN Here's the Belief Blog’s morning rundown of the top faith-angle stories from around the United States and around the world. Click the headlines for the full stories. From the Blog: CNN: Billy Graham buys election ads after Romney meeting CNN: Twitter blocks content of German neo-Nazi group |
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