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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
UN raises concerns over exploitative provisions of UAPA
Sites labelling of people as terrorists, reversal of burden of proof, and prolonged pre-trial detention as inconsistent with international Human Rights and legal standards
Arab Solidarity is Welcome, But Indian Muslims Must Remain the Vanguard
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Native Americans, Africans struggling in wake of Covid-19
Navajo Nation in the US lacks adequate water-supply and healthcare, while African countries are battling the triple threat of Coronavirus, Malaria and hunger
Human Rights Watch’s research assistant recounts Gaza horror during lockdown
Stuck in Jordan, Amman, she says the current lockdown will open eventually but Gaza’s Palestinians will continue to remain under a man-made lockdown
Science, not Islam, is teaching Muslims how to deal with the coronavirus
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Covid-19 deaths: Ash to ash, dust to dust
WHO puts and end to the bury vs. cremate controversy as families struggle to find an ideal way to bid adieu to their loved ones
Will India lift the incoming flight ban to let visa overstayers fly back from the US?
US President Donald Trump has said he will order visa sanctions on countries that don’t take back illegal “aliens” in the U.S.
Medical ‘Wonder Women’ making a difference in the region’s fight on coronavirus
Beyond Tunisia, many medical professionals across the Arab world are setting an example and giving their all to help win the battle.
India should stop flying blind: John Hopkins COVID report
The report suggests that health care workers safety be prioritised and surveys on immunity building be conducted for better visibility
Covid-19: What’s in a name?
The WHO has laid down specific guidelines for the naming of infectious diseases
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