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US Muslim civil rights group welcomes recognition of 'World Hijab Day' in New York

US Muslim civil rights group welcomes recognition of 'World Hijab Day' in New York

New York State Senate recognizes Feb. 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day to 'encourage religious tolerance, cultural understanding and international solidarity'

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Robbie Williams to take the stage in 1st-ever Istanbul concert
17.01.2025

Robbie Williams to take the stage in 1st-ever Istanbul concert

Tickets for British pop icon’s Oct. 7 concert to go on sale Monday

Oscar-nominated Palestinian-British filmmaker highlights Palestinian struggles in current film
16.01.2025

Oscar-nominated Palestinian-British filmmaker highlights Palestinian struggles in current film

Farah Nabulsi’s new film The Teacher takes audiences on an emotional journey through the realities of life under Israeli occupation

India's largest Hindu gathering kicks off with AI-aided security
13.01.2025

India's largest Hindu gathering kicks off with AI-aided security

Over 400M visitors expected to throng northern Uttar Pradesh state in next 6 weeks for festival that takes place every 12 years

Remains of Roman-era military game unearthed in Turkish ancient city
11.01.2025

Remains of Roman-era military game unearthed in Turkish ancient city

'The discovery of strategy games in Hadrianopolis further solidifies the presence of a military unit here,' says archeologist

Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows
08.01.2025

Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows

Study by European Heart Journal suggests coffee linked to lower cardiovascular disease, lower overall mortality risk