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Syria's Druze sect: caught in the middle of Israeli tensions
The Explainer Israel has used attacks on religious minority by forces loyal to Syria's new government to justify strikes across the border
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Japan is opening up to immigration – but is it welcoming immigrants?
Under the Radar Plummeting birth rates and ageing population leaves closed-off country 'no choice' but to admit foreign workers, but tensions are growing with newly arrived Muslims
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What is halal meat and is it cruel?
In Depth Islamic ritual slaughter has been attacked by animal welfare groups, but Muslim authorities say the method is humane
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The challenge facing Syria's Alawites
Under The Radar Minority sect that was favoured under Assad now fears for its future
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Maha Kumbh Mela: world's largest religious festival gets under way in India
In The Spotlight Politics of Hindu nationalism has cast a shadow over event touted as biggest ever gathering of humanity
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Why India is concerned at Bangladesh's 'Hinduphobia'
The Explainer Arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das stokes safety concerns for Hindu minority in Bangladesh
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'All Tyson-Paul promised was spectacle and, in the end, that's all we got'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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The 95% Muslim country that has banned the hijab
Under The Radar Outlawing the headscarf is the latest chapter in Tajikistan's clampdown on Islamic culture
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1300 Hajj pilgrims died in scorching Saudi heat
Speed Read The faithful faced extreme temperatures at Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia
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The unauthorised pilgrims sneaking into Mecca
In the Spotlight Saudi authorities are warning of heavy fines for those caught travelling to the holy city this month without a permit
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Women led Iran's protests. What will new elections mean for them?
Talking Points The protests, and the backlash, loom over the polling
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Why are Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators anxious about Ramadan?
Today's Big Question The threat of violence during Islam's holiest month could upend the fragile effort to forge a lasting cease-fire
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Modi opens contentious Ram temple at one of India's 'most vexed religious sites'
Talking Points Indian PM kicks off re-election campaign by affirming Hindu nationalism, while Muslim minority feel pain of history and threat of future
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Koran burning in Scandinavia: freedom of expression’s ultimate test?
Talking Point Anti-Islam demonstrations have sparked condemnation and raised constitutional challenges for Sweden and Denmark
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