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Taliban not ready to meet Afghan govt in Turkey as US wants
April 13, 2021

Taliban not ready to meet Afghan govt in Turkey as US wants

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Taliban spokesman said Monday the religious militia won’t attend a peace conference tentatively planned for later this week in Turkey, putting U.S. efforts to get a peace plan anytime soon in jeopardy.…READ MORE

Rights groups say Pakistan PM blames women’s dress for rape
April 12, 2021

Rights groups say Pakistan PM blames women’s dress for rape

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani rights groups are criticizing Prime Minister Imran Khan after he claimed in an online show that wearing the veil — the traditional Islamic head covering — will protect women from sexual assault and not lead men into temptation.…READ MORE

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan
April 12, 2021

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan

CAIRO (AP) — For Ramadan this year, Magdy Hafez has been longing to reclaim a cherished ritual: performing the nighttime group prayers called taraweeh at the mosque once again.…READ MORE