Both sides plan to appeal decision at volatile Indian locale
(AP) - For 150 years, Hindus and Muslims both claimed a site that is sacred to their religions, positions that triggered some of the worst rioting in India's history. Today, a court came up with a compromise: Split it. Both sides said they would appeal. But the muted reaction to the potentially explosive verdict generated hopes that the country, with its growing regional clout and skyrocketing economy, has moved beyond its divisive history. This "shows that we have become a mature nation," said a member of the Muslim Personal Law Board. More»
