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Indonesia police make peace appeal ahead of hardliner rally
The much-hyped rally, planned for Friday, is expected to draw tens of thousands to the streets of the Indonesian capital in protest against governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Thu Nov 03 2016
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Taboo or not taboo? Artists expose naked truths in Pakistan
Ali has a theory about why, in a developing country where women are traditionally veiled and even unproven allegations of blasphemy can stir mob violence, he has been so free.
Sun Jul 03 2016
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Pakistani Christians protest after church attack kills 81
Christians have a precarious existence in Pakistan, often living in slum-like "colonies" cheek-by-jowl with Muslims and fearful of allegations of blasphemy.
Sun Sep 22 2013