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Zakir Naik, controversial cleric to preach during FIFA World Cup?
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UN member states raise concerns about violence against minorities, hate speech, draconian laws during India’s UPR
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Priority low income housing, inclusivity, dialogue: Lula da Silvia’s victory speech to the people of Brazil (October 30, 2022)
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India can gain credibility through inclusion and respect to human rights
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