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UN to meet on Sweden Quran-burning stunt decried by Muslim world
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent meeting on the burning of a Quran outside a mosque…
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Prominent Russian journalist and lawyer attacked in Chechnya
A prominent Russian journalist and a lawyer were attacked and suffered serious injuries after several masked men in the Russian…
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Palestinians in Jenin camp: From Nakba to Israel’s latest assault
Tight alleyways and adjacent rooftops. Small residential buildings – many of which house more people than they have room for…
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Fund for French police officer who killed Nahel M tops $1m
A collection for the French policeman who sparked nationwide riots by killing a teenager during a traffic stop has been…
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Pope condemns Quran burning in Sweden and calls for respect
Pope Francis has condemned last week’s Quran burning in Sweden, saying he felt “angry and disgusted” to see the Muslim…
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Steady US support gives Israel ‘cover’ to attack Jenin
The United States’ unwavering support for Israel has enabled and emboldened the right-wing Israeli government’s escalating violence against Palestinians in…
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Israeli attack on Jenin a ‘new war crime’, Palestinians say
Palestinian leaders have called Israel’s largest military operation in Jenin in 20 years a “new war crime” after at least…
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Turkey’s Erdogan blames France riots on ‘institutional racism’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed France’s nationwide riots on “institutional racism” and the country’s colonial past. The French…
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Erdogan gives Sweden ‘homework’: Our friendship cannot be won by supporting terrorism
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan implied that his country was not ready to approve Sweden’s NATO membership, saying Stockholm needed to work…
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Crowds stand in solidarity with local governments amid violent unrest
Crowds gathered at town halls across France Monday to show solidarity with local governments targeted in six nights of violence touched off…
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