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In Pictures: Muslims start Ramadan under the shadow of pandemic
Millions of Muslims around the world observe fasting as they mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea
Government pledges to make water safe before release, but plan draws swift condemnation from China, South Korea.
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Where do your Ramadan dates come from?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran produce nearly half the world’s dates.
Opinion
US on track to accept fewest refugees in its history: Report
Biden administration has only allowed 2,050 refugees to resettle in the US in 2021 – the lowest in American history.
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India to approve coronavirus vaccines green-lit by WHO, others
India to approve all vaccines that have been given emergency nod by WHO or regulators in US, Europe, Britain or Japan.
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