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New Zealand mass shooting survivors describe ongoing pain

Relatives and survivors from a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques described in court on Tuesday how more than a year later, they are still having trouble sleeping, enjoying life and providing f

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South Africa: Massive fire engulfs historic Durban mosque

A massive blaze has engulfed a 139-year-old mosque in the South African city of Durban. /Social Media A massive blaze has engulfed a 139-year-old mosque in the South African city of Durban.The

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Rwandan churches reopen with caution over COVID-19 pandemic

Rwandan worshippers attend the Evangelical Restoration Church in Kimisagara, Kigali. /Reuters Some churches in Rwanda reopened doors on Sunday to religious prayers after being closed for over

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New Zealand's Ardern launches election campaign with promises of jobs, financing

With promises of extra financing for small businesses and more jobs as a severe economic downturn looms, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday launched he

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Saudi Arabia to bar foreign arrivals from attending Hajj

A small group of worshippers pray at Kaaba in the Grand Mosque while practicing social distancing, following the outbreak of the coronavirus, during the holy month of Ramadan, in the holy city of

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Rare annular eclipse delights people on summer solstice

The eclipse was visible along a narrow band stretching from west Africa through the Arabian Peninsula to eastern China.

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New Zealand further tightens gun laws in wake of last year's massacre

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a news conference prior to the anniversary of the mosque attacks that took place the prior year in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 13, 2020. /Reu

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COVID-19: John Magufuli declares Tanzania free of the pandemic

Tanzania's President John Magufuli. /REUTERS Tanzania's President John Magufuli has declared the country "coronavirus-free" thanks to prayers by citizens."The corona disease has been eliminate

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Women in Egypt's Sinai bring Bedouin embroidery to virus fight

Egypt's Bedouin textile tradition of tatriz, weaving and beading rich of geometric and abstract designs on garments, cushions and purses, has been passed down from generation to generation. /AFP

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Latin America virus cases top 1m as UK, Russia ease lockdowns

A relative stands at a distance during the burial of Robson de Souza Lopes at Parque Taruma cemetery in Manaus, Brazil, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. /AP Confirmed coronavirus cases in Latin Americ

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Massive US protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you

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Turkey reopens some mosques amid infection slowdown

Worshippers in Turkey have held their first communal Friday prayers in 74 days after the government reopened some mosques as part of its plans to relax measures in plac

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S. African president declares National Day of Prayer amid pandemic

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday declared May 31 as the National Day of Prayer to strengthen national unity in fighting COVID-19. "On this day, wherever we may be, I call upon you

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Iran reopens Muslim shrines on Eid al-Fitr after 2-month closure over COVID-19 pandemic

The Iranian authorities on Monday allowed partial reopening of the Muslim Shiite shrines across the country after more than two months of closure over the coronavirus pandemic. During the opening

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Iran to reopen religious, cultural sites: president

Iran on Saturday moved to open businesses, religious and cultural sites as it eased restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic.Museums and historical site

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Italy reopens restaurants, cafes and hairdressers after 10-week lockdown

Shops, bars, cafes and restaurants have reopened in Italy, after more than two months of nationwide lockdown measures.Customers can again sip their morning cappuccino a

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UN Chief urges world to address challenges faced by world's youth

FILE PHOTO: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (3rdL) sits in a mosque in Mopti, central Mali, talking to local leaders and worshippers May 30, 2018. Guterres vowed to pursue support for an an