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Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi's India

Muslims face dwindling representation in Modi's India

More than half the voters in the Indian city of Rampur are Muslim, but its member of parliament is a staunch supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's muscular Hindu-first agenda.

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To each their own: In Texas town, reasons vary for watching eclipse

To each their own: In Texas town, reasons vary for watching eclipse

Shelli Ezell wants to watch the upcoming solar eclipse so she can feel the presence of her late daughter, with whom she observed one in 2017.

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Malaysian state converts Ramadan food waste into fertiliser

Malaysian state converts Ramadan food waste into fertiliser

After breaking their Ramadan fast outside a mosque in Malaysia, people throw their leftovers into a machine that converts the food scraps into organic fertiliser for crops.

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South Korea set to vote in crucial parliamentary election

South Korea set to vote in crucial parliamentary election

South Korea will vote Wednesday in key legislative elections that will determine control of the country's parliament -- and whether President Yoon Suk Yeol can advance his socially conservative agenda.

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Germany faces Gaza genocide case at top UN court

Germany faces Gaza genocide case at top UN court

Germany faces charges from Nicaragua at the top UN court on Monday that it is "facilitating the commission of genocide" against Palestinians with its military and political support for Israel.

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Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America

Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science -- and celebration.

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ECB tipped to pause one last time before June rate cut

ECB tipped to pause one last time before June rate cut

Buoyed by falling inflation, the European Central Bank is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold one last time Thursday while laying the ground for a first interest rate cut in June.

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Verstappen bounces back, more Mercedes misery: Japan GP talking points

Verstappen bounces back, more Mercedes misery: Japan GP talking points

Max Verstappen cruised to victory ahead of Sergio Perez as Red Bull claimed a one-two finish for the third time in four races.

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Brazil judge orders probe of Musk over censorship charge

Brazil judge orders probe of Musk over censorship charge

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil ordered an investigation Sunday of Elon Musk after the mogul criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation.

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Arsenal's 'good energy' fuels double bid as Bayern test looms

Arsenal's 'good energy' fuels double bid as Bayern test looms

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are primed to avenge their wretched Champions League record against Bayern Munich as the Gunners set their sights on a remarkable double.

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