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This is How Islam Spread in Southeast Asia
Unlike other parts of the world, Islam spread in Southeast Asia without a major conquest. It came on ships and boats. It travelled with spices and silk. Swords remained in…
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Pastor Details GOP Support Among Black, Religious People, Trump COVID-19 Response
As the Republican National Convention continues, Sputnik spoke to Pastor Mark Burns, an evangelical preacher and former Republican candidate for South Carolina's 4th congressional district seat, who shared his opinion…
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Jewish Surgical Oncologist Fulfills His Dream of Aliyah, Securing New Job
Dr. Jake Shachar Laks <h2>Dr. Jake Shachar Laks<span class="s1"> has joined the surgical staff of Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, a hospital ranked ninth-best in the world by…
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‘Momentous milestone’ as Africa eradicates wild poliovirus
The wild poliovirus has been eradicated in Africa, health officials announced on Tuesday, calling it a “momentous milestone” for the continent.
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UNICEF works to ease the suffering of children in Beirut blast
Following a deadly explosion earlier this month, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered some 67 tons of critical humanitarian supplies to affected children and families in Beirut.
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COVID-19 reinfection seems not to be a ‘regular event’, says UN health agency
There is likely only a slim possibility of people being reinfected with COVID-19, the UN health agency said on Tuesday, following reports in Hong Kong that a man had contracted…
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The European Union contributes €1.5 million to UNICEF COVID-19 response for vulnerable children and families in Syria
More than one million people to benefit from improved access to life-saving services across the country DAMASCUS, 24 August 2020 - The European Union has contributed €1.5 million to UNICEF’s…
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School year begins in Mexico with Covid precautions in place
By James Blears The new academic year has started this week in Mexico, but children remain at home, doing classes via the television or the internet. Mexican Education Secretary Esteban…
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Africa declared free from wild polio
Following the absence of new outbreaks for four consecutive years, the African continent has been certified free from the wild poliovirus strain by the African Regional Committee for Certification.
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Philippine bishops warn against call for revolutionary government
The fear of a revolutionary government has surfaced in the Philippines again after a meeting of supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte called for such a rule under his administration.