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The US welcomes the new Palestinian government following its repeated calls for political reform
JERUSALEM — The United States has welcomed the formation of a new Palestinian autonomy government, signaling it is accepting the…
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Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Romeβs Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said,…
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Political Islam: Why the religious conservatism wave is rising in Malaysia but ebbing in Indonesia
In neighbouring Indonesia, concerns over the rise of political Islam and religious conservatism, especially in the lead-up to its latest…
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Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week
ROME — ROME (AP) β Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass…
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βAllahβ socks furore: Malaysian king calls for stern action, says religious blunders βunacceptableβ
SINGAPORE: Amid the furore over the sale of socks bearing the word βAllahβ at a convenience store chain in the…
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Malaysia martβs βAllahβ socks blunder sparks backlash from Muslims and debate among politicians
SINGAPORE: Malaysiaβs Minister for Religious Affairs Mohd Naβim Mokhtar has called for calm following a business blunder that has sparked…
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Savannah plans a supersized 200th anniversary celebration of its beloved St. Patrick’s Day parade
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There was no green beer, no pickup trucks towing parade floats or throngs of tourists in gaudy…
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Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian and allied officials criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the βcourageβ to negotiate…
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Pope Francis cancels engagements due to mild flu symptoms, Vatican says
Pope Francis appears at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican for the traditional Sunday…
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