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The ‘Niqab Squad’ Wants Women to Be Seen Differently
Richard C. Paddock, Minzayar Oo//36 views/2 comments
A movement of Indonesian women promotes the niqab veil as a way to get closer to heaven and avoid sexual harassment. Others fear it reflects growing extremism. ...
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Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Ex-First Minister, Cleared of Sexual Assault
Iliana Magra//35 views/2 comments
A jury found Mr. Salmond, who led the push for independence in a 2014 referendum, not guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault. Alex Salmond, the former firs...
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Covid-19’s Economic Pain Is Universal. But Relief? Depends on Where You Live.
Matt Apuzzo, Monika Pronczuk//34 views
In some countries, workers will have 90 percent of lost wages covered. In others, residents fear eviction. Nation to nation, rescue plans reflect conflicting id...
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Pompeo Cuts $1 Billion in Afghan Aid as 2 Leaders Reject Push for Unity
Mujib Mashal, Lara Jakes//29 views
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo failed to persuade rival Afghan leaders to support a unified government, which American diplomats consider crucial to preventing ...
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158 Million Americans Told to Stay Home, but Trump Pledges to Keep It Short
Mary Jarvis//35 views/1 comments
The White House warned of an alarming spread in New York City, but the president said “our country wasn’t built to be shut down.” This briefing is no longer upd...
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This worm-like creature is the first ancestor on the human and animal family tree
Ashley Strickland//24 views/1 comments
(CNN)Evidence of a worm-like creature about the size of a grain of rice has been uncovered in South Australia, and researchers believe it is the oldest ancesto...
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Italy coronavirus: Mayors are scolding residents for disobeying lockdown orders
Amanda Jackson//35 views/2 comments
(CNN)Mayors in southern Italy have spent the last week scolding residents for disobeying lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been under to...
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Like humans, most female mammals live longer than males
Katie Hunt//34 views
(CNN)From elephants to lions and orcas to seals, most female mammals outlive males -- just like their human counterparts, new research suggests. Researchers l...
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France coronavirus: A man ran the length of a marathon all from his balcony during lockdown
Allen Kim//29 views
(CNN)One runner didn't let the French government's order to remain indoors prevent him from training for a marathon amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, ...
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Ancient Maya capital discovered by archaeologists
David Williams//25 views/2 comments
(CNN)Archaeologists say they've found the long-lost capital of an ancient Maya kingdom near the border between Mexico and Guatemala. The Sak Tz'i' kingdom was ...
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, March 23
Eliza Mackintosh//35 views/1 comments
A version of this story appeared in the March 23 edition of CNN's Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Sign up here to receive the need-to-know headlines e...
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Citing Threat to Israeli Democracy, Netanyahu Opponents Take Battle to Supreme Court
Isabel Kershner//41 views/1 comments
Critics accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a “coup d’état” under the cover of the coronavirus. He says he is saving lives. Citing a threat to Israeli d...
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Prison Riots in Colombia Over Virus Fears Leave at Least 23 Dead
Julie Turkewitz//28 views
The deaths followed countrywide prison protests in which inmates said authorities were not doing enough to control coronavirus. BOGOTÁ, Colombia — At least 23 i...
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With Live Sports Gone, Announcer Offers Play by Play of the Everyday
Johnny Diaz//30 views
Nick Heath narrates his videos of people doing mundane things, like crossing the street, with the verve and dramatic flair of competitive sports. The narration ...
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For Children Fleeing War, a Tent Becomes a School
Vivian Yee, Hwaida Saad//34 views/1 comments
In northwestern Syria, children forced from their homes cannot remember a normal life. Volunteer teachers are trying to give them one. BEIRUT, Lebanon — The cam...