Religion
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Sri Lanka bans 11 Islamist groups ahead of Easter bombings anniversary
Colombo, Apr 11 (EFE).- The government of Sri Lanka on Wednesday banned 11 Islamist groups – including the Islamic State,…
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Pakistan bans Islamist party behind deadly protests over prophet cartoons
Islamabad, Apr 14 (EFE).- The Pakistan government Wednesday said it would ban the Islamist group that organized deadly protests over…
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Funerals for the living aim to attract good luck in Thailand
By Noel Caballero Bangkok, Apr 14 (EFE).- A Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok celebrates daily funerals in life,…
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Egyptians celebrate Ramadan despite Covid-19
By Isaac J. Martin and Shady Roshdy Cairo, Apr 13 (EFE).- Crowds of people flowed the streets of Islamic Cairo…
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A year on, Indonesia still begins Ramadan amid Covid-19 restrictions
Bangkok, Apr 12 (EFE).- Indonesia, the country with the most Muslims in the world, was preparing Monday for the start…
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Pakistan arrests Islamist who called for French ambassador’s expulsion
Islamabad, Apr 12 (EFE).- Pakistani authorities on Monday arrested an Islamist leader who has demanded that the French ambassador be…
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Thousands gather for the Kumbh religious fair
Thousands of pilgrims gather to take a dip in the holy river of Ganga (Ganges) to mark the Kumbh religious…
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Muslims in the Mideast mark second pandemic Ramadan
By Pablo Perez Cairo, Apr 12 (EFE).- Muslims across the Middle East will begin fasting on Tuesday, as the holy…
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Francis calls for solution to vaccine delivery delay at Easter Sunday mass
Vatican City, Apr 4 (efe-epa).- Pope Francis called on the international community to resolve delays in delivering Covid-19 vaccines in…
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Easter celebrations return to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Apr 4 (efe-epa).- Easter celebrations returned to Jerusalem after the coronavirus pandemic forced the authorities to cancel almost all…
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