The Associated Press
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Some rights activists have voiced concerns that the ban could increase Islamophobia in a country where violence and hate speech against Muslims have increased in recent years.
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While the numbers are small relative to numbers reported in Europe or in the U.S., they are the highest since the first big outbreak of COVID-19 in the central city of Wuhan in early 2020.
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The results are seen as a referendum on the prime minister's popularity and a resounding endorsement of his party's Hindu-first politics.
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Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has become one of the world's most compelling voices urging better consideration of Africa's people — especially women.
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Observers say Russia's use of such corridors were effective in attaining the goals of regaining control of opposition areas.
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The San Antonio coach will try to set the record for most coaching wins on Wednesday.
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The torn underwater pipeline spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean, according to federal investigators.
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The battle over drawing new political boundary lines in Wisconsin is heating up. A panel of three federal judges told the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday that it wants to have new maps enacted by March and it needs to prepare to have the court draw those maps if Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor can’t agree.
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Six Native American tribes sued Wisconsin on Tuesday to try to stop its planned gray wolf hunt in November, asserting that the hunt violates their treaty rights and endangers an animal they consider sacred.
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Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Rebecca Kleefisch tested positive for COVID-19 after being exposed at church earlier this month, her campaign said Monday.