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Asia
‘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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Malaysia mart’s ‘Allah’ socks blunder sparks backlash from Muslims and debate among politicians
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s Minister for Religious Affairs Mohd Na’im 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 “courage” 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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Pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was well enough on Sunday to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window…
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Ukraine celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia
KRYVORIVNIA, Ukraine — Christmas carried more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year as the country newly observed it…
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Pope Francis blasts the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace
ROME — ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel…
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Frankincense: The intriguing story behind the Christmas scent
Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman. ADVERTISEMENT Mention frankincense, and it’s hard not to instantaneously…
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Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town Sunday after Christmas Eve celebrations…
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