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France hijab ban ‘against Olympic spirit’: Islamic sports body
(AFP) A group of sports federations from majority-Muslim countries said on Monday that France’s move to bar its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab would “send a message of exclusion.” The 57-member Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), based in the Saudi capital […]
Government & Politics
UK minister denies barge housing asylum seekers is a ‘potential death trap’ Grant Shapps defends Bibby Stockholm vessel, currently moored in Dorset as part of UK plans to cut asylum accommodation costs.
(Politico) Cabinet minister Grant Shapps rejected claims Wednesday that the Bibby Stockholm, a barge the U.K. government is planning to use to house asylum seekers, represents a fire safety “death trap.” The stark warning over the 222-bedroom ship — currently moored at […]
Children & Teens
Female genital mutilation: 53,000 Australians have had procedure, report estimates (LINK ONLY)
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