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Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces ‘madness of war’
ROME — Pope Francis led thousands of people in a moment of silence Wednesday to pray for the aid workers…
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Malaysia mart boss apologises to king over ‘Allah’ socks issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian king Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar on Wednesday (Apr 3) granted an audience to Chai Kee Kan –…
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Political Islam: Is permanent peace possible for regions experiencing insurgencies like Thailand’s Deep South?
Observers said incidents of violence have decreased since peace talks between Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) and the Thai state started…
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Vatican confirms pope will preside over Easter Vigil after he skipped Good Friday
ROME — The Vatican confirmed Pope Francis would preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, after he decided…
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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 Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said,…
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Political Islam: Preachers in Malaysia, Indonesia with millions-strong online flocks unafraid of rocking the boat
Mdm Aisya, who is in her 30s, said: “Ustaz Azhar Idrus’ lectures are accessible to youths. I have been following…
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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) — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass…
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‘Allah’ socks furore: Malaysian king calls for stern action, says religious blunders ‘unacceptable’
SINGAPORE: Amid the furore over the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” at a convenience store chain in the…
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