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Republicans back away from Trump on wiretap allegations
March 8, 2017
Republicans back away from Trump on wiretap allegations
The top Republicans investigating Russia's interference in the US election declined Tuesday to back up President Donald Trump's claims that…
Hungary approves detention of all asylum-seekers
March 7, 2017
Hungary approves detention of all asylum-seekers
Hungary's parliament on Tuesday approved the automatic detention of all asylum-seekers in container camps at the borders, sparking "deep concern"…
Trump’s new executive order on travel and immigration
March 7, 2017
Trump’s new executive order on travel and immigration
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on travel and immigration on Monday, March 6. Importantly, the new executive…
Sikhs: Religious minority target of mistaken hate crimes
March 7, 2017
Sikhs: Religious minority target of mistaken hate crimes
The victim of a possible hate crime in Washington state Friday would not be the first Sikh to be targeted.
Turkish, US, Russian military chiefs hold surprise meeting
March 7, 2017
Turkish, US, Russian military chiefs hold surprise meeting
Turkey's military says the Turkish, US and Russian chiefs of military staff are meeting in southern Turkey to discuss developments…
Austrian govt criticizes headscarf advice for Muslim women, girls
March 6, 2017
Austrian govt criticizes headscarf advice for Muslim women, girls
Austrian government officials are criticizing a recommendation by the country's Islamic leaders that Muslim women and girls wear a headscarf…
Russia’s take on Trump: glee gives way to frustration
March 6, 2017
Russia’s take on Trump: glee gives way to frustration
The barely-disguised delight in Moscow that greeted Donald Trump's victory on November 8 has gradually melted into a mixture of…
Burkini swimwear allowed in UK competitions
March 6, 2017
Burkini swimwear allowed in UK competitions
In a bid to support Muslim women who want their entire bodies covered during their participation in multiple sports competitions,…
China’s Annual National People’s Congress meeting begins
March 6, 2017
China’s Annual National People’s Congress meeting begins
China's ruling communist party's National People's Congress (NPC) has started its annual session. The opening speech from premier Li Keqiang…