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As Mosques Reopen in West Africa, COVID-19 Fears Grow
It?s been a Ramadan unlike any other for Abdourahmane Sall, far from the mosque during the Muslim holy month as coronavirus cases mount. With only a little over a week left, he decided joining thousands of others in tradition was worth the risk after authorities allowed prayers to resume.
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Officials: Chinese Ambassador to Israel Found Dead in Home
The Chinese ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv on Sunday, Israel?s Foreign Ministry said.
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Pakistan Kills 4 Islamic State-Linked Militants in Shootout
Pakistani police acting on intelligence raided a militant hideout in a wooded area in the country’s east killing four members of an Islamic State-linked group, the country’s counter-terrorism agency said Sunday.
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Relief and Worry as Bavarian Brewery Reopens to Guests
The Graminger Weissbraeu brewery, which has been in the same family for a century, is preparing to welcome guests back to its restaurant for the first time in two months ? with new rules and fears for the future.
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Israel Finally Set to Swear in Government After 3 Elections
After three deadlocked and divisive elections, a year and a half of political paralysis and another three-day delay because of political infighting in his Likud party over coveted Cabinet posts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was finally set to swear in his new government on Sunday.
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AP PHOTOS: Grand but Empty, Italian Hotels Await Tourists
Like lonely grande dames, Italy’s luxury hotels lack company amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Latest: Churches in Greece Open Doors After 2 Months
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
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Online English Classes Revive Ties Severed by War in Syria
Who got married? Who had a baby? Have we lost anyone?
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Tibetans Demand China Disclose Fate of Boy Taken Away in ’95
Tibet?s self-declared government-in-exile marked the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of a boy named as Tibetan Buddhism?s second highest figure by calling on China on Sunday to account for his whereabouts.
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Iran Stock Market Booms, but Analysts Fear a Growing Bubble
Even as U.S. sanctions, unemployment, inflation and low oil prices batter the Iranian economy, there seems to be at least one refuge for investors.