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As Hindus rejoice, Muslim reaction mixed over Ayodhya verdict0
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- November 9, 2019
India’s top court allows Hindus to build temple on disputed holy site while promising Muslims land elsewhere for mosque. by Akash Bisht 9 November 2019 Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India – There was heightened security inAyodhya, a town in north India, ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict on a site claimed by both Muslims and Hindus. Early on Saturday, the town looked
READ MORESelf-declared Manipur government based in United Kingdom says it will push for recognition at United Nations0
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- October 30, 2019
AlJazeera 30 October 2019 MORE ON INDIA India moves to divide Kashmir despite protests, attackstoday Clashes as far-right EU lawmakers on Kashmir ‘PR’ triptoday India’s last-minute demands jeopardise Asia’s largest trade pacttoday India’s defences eat away at farmland along border with Pakistantoday Dissident political leaders from the Indian state of Manipur on Tuesday said they were
READ MORESaudi Arabia and Iran may finally be ready for rapprochement0
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- October 19, 2019
To achieve peaceful co-existence, however, both regional powers need to make significant compromises. by Imad K Harb 16 Oct 2019 MORE ON SAUDI ARABIA Aramco reportedly delays planned IPO to allow for earnings update2 days ago Environmental groups warn banks over Saudi Aramco: Report2 days ago Saudi bus crash: 35 killed, four injured near Medina2 days
READ MOREStymied but switched on: Bangladesh’s online workforce0
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- October 19, 2019
AlJazeera 19 October 2019 Watch out India, Bangladesh’s online producers are hard on your heels. With nearly two-thirds of its population under 25 years of age, Bangladesh has a vast supply of potential new workers to add to the world’s digital pool. That is providing job opportunities to an army of freelance staff, such as stay-at-home mothers. In
READ MOREHong Kong, Kashmir, Palestine: Ruins of British empire on fire0
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- September 28, 2019
The people of Hong Kong, Kashmir and Palestine have long histories of resistance to oppression. by Hamid Dabashi 26 Sept 2019 more on Kashmir Kashmir under lockdown: All the latest updates today Imran Khan: What will Modi do when Kashmir curfew is lifted? today Kashmir lockdown limits people’s access to mental healthcare today Hong Kong,
READ MOREUS envoy shows draft of deal with Taliban to Afghan president0
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- September 4, 2019
Zalmay Khalilzad briefs President Ashraf Ghani on US-Taliban talks as clashes intensify in several provinces. 2 Sept 2019 more on Afghanistan The Afghan ‘peace’ deal will not bring peace to the Afghan peopleyesterday Taliban deal would see US troops ‘withdraw from five bases’2 days ago US envoy shows draft of deal with Taliban to Afghan
READ MOREBangladesh – General Ershad: The deposed dictator who became kingmaker0
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- July 18, 2019
Over the past four decades, General Ershad demonstrated he was a master of political survival. by Shafquat Rabbee 18 July 2019 General Hussain Muhammad Ershad, the military dictator of Bangladesh for most of the 1980s, died on July 14 in Dhaka. He was 89 years old. Ershad’s peaceful death due to old age marked an unexpectedly
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Afghan leaders begin two-day peace talks in Pakistan0
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- June 24, 2019
Conference covering the economy, health and the repatriation of refugees comes before Afghan president’s visit. 22 Jun 2019 more on Afghanistan Afghanistan: Who controls whattoday US and Taliban announce new round of talks in Qatartoday Afghan leaders begin two-day peace talks in Pakistanyesterday The brave merchants of Wakhan, the ‘other’ Afghanistan5 days ago Dozens of
READ MOREQatari foreign minister urges de-escalation in US-Iran dispute0
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- June 11, 2019
Sheikh Mohammed urges both sides to engage, ‘come up with ideas that open the doors’ and find a compromise.9 Jun 2019 more on Qatar Donald Trump to host Qatar emir at White House amid Gulf tensions4 days ago Qatar Airways to seek compensation from Boeing for MAX aircraft4 days ago Iran: Rouhani welcomes developing relations
READ MORESri Lanka Muslim ministers quit to protest ‘threat to community’0
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- June 4, 2019
Muslim ministers resign after hardline Buddhist monks demand their removal following deadly Easter bombings. by Rukshana Rizwie & Lisa Fuller 4 June 2019 MORE ON SRI LANKA Sri Lanka civil war: Victim’s father vows to fight for justice4 days ago Sri Lanka president pardons hardline Buddhist monklast week In Sri Lanka, Muslims say Sinhala neighbours turned
READ MOREBangladesh’s disappeared families demand release of detainees0
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- May 26, 2019
Human rights groups say more than 400 people have disappeared in the last nine years, some have been found dead. by Hoda Abdel-Hamid 25 May 2019 For video click https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/bangladeshs-disappeared-families-demand-release-detainees-190525161110573.html Demonstrators in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka have gathered to protest against forced disappearances. They are calling on the government to release activists and members of
READ MOREAre tensions between US, Gulf allies and Iran coming to a head?0
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- May 16, 2019
Analysts warn action needs to be taken over deepening tensions between the United States and Iran in the Gulf. by James Reinl 15 May 2019 Iran-backed rebels attacking a Saudi oil pipeline with drones. A puzzling raid on oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sabre-rattling between Washington and Tehran as US warships
READ MORESri Lanka: Hardline Buddhists ‘likely behind attacks on Muslims’0
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- May 16, 2019
Minister blames hardline Buddhist groups for ransacking mosques and attacking shops across Sri Lanka. 16 May 2019 more on Sri Lanka Sri Lanka unrest: Violence against Muslims increases2 days ago Sri Lanka orders nationwide curfew amid anti-Muslim riots2 days ago Sri Lanka blocks social media again after attacks on Muslims3 days ago Police impose curfew
READ MOREChina bans Muslims from fasting Ramadan in Xinjiang0
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- May 6, 2019
Civil servants, students and teachers prevented from fasting and restaurants ordered to remain open in Xinjiang region.18 Jun 2015 Quick facts The Xinjiang region in China has a majority Muslim Uighur population who observe fasting in Ramadan. China’s Communist party is officially atheist and for years has restricted religious practices in Xinjiang. Government employees and
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