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Muslim women occupy streets in India against citizenship law
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Muslim women occupy streets in India against citizenship law

NEW DELHI (AP) — In the Indian capital’s Shaheen Bagh neighborhood, beside open sewers and dangerously dangling electricity wires, a…
Cloud cooking land: Indian housewives become gig economy chefs
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Cloud cooking land: Indian housewives become gig economy chefs

Rashmi Sahijwala never expected to start working at the age of 59, let alone join India’s gig economy – now…
Countries around world gear up response to new coronavirus
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Countries around world gear up response to new coronavirus

BEIJING (AP) — Countries in Asia and elsewhere have begun body temperature checks at airports, railway stations and along highways…
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
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As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice

Fearing a backlash from fans, politicians and religious zealots, Bollywood stars have in the past usually steered clear of India’s…
India’s road-block women vow to fight on against citizenship law
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India’s road-block women vow to fight on against citizenship law

Every night, 75-year-old Noornissa braves the freezing cold to help block one of the main roads into the capital of…
India’s top court orders review of all curbs in Kashmir
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India’s top court orders review of all curbs in Kashmir

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Friday ordered the government to review all restrictions, including suspension of internet…
Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs
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Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of workers affiliated to trade unions led a strike in parts of India…
Muslims in fear as police crack down in India’s heartland
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Muslims in fear as police crack down in India’s heartland

MEERUT, India (AP) — Sometimes Arshad Hussain disappears. He will be sitting on the bed, watching relatives, neighbors and journalists…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
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Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
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World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests

SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…
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