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Finland to close all but northernmost border crossing with Russia

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Finland to close all but northernmost border crossing with Russia

HELSINKI, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Finland will close all but the northernmost crossing point on its border with Russia from midnight on Friday in a bid to halt a flow of asylum seekers to the Nordic nation, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the month, more than 600 people without … Read more

French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

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French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

[1/3]A Saudi model displays latest collection of abayas (Arabic female dresses) by Saudi Princess Safia Hussain, during a fashion show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Secularism is sensitive topic in France In 2004, France banned headscarves in schools Education minister announced ban on abaya on Sunday Move … Read more

Pakistan cable car ordeal ends with all on board, mostly children, rescued

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Pakistan cable car ordeal ends with all on board, mostly children, rescued

Rescue operation completed successfully, PM says Seven students and one other were on board for hours ‘It was a unique operation that required lots of skill’-military PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Pakistani rescuers pulled seven children and one man to safety after their cable car became stranded high over a remote ravine on Tuesday, … Read more