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20 hours ago Asked whether there could be any link between the suspected militants and Obama''s March 20 visit, National Police Chief Bambang Hendarso Danuri said: "The vulnerability is there. He did not elaborate, but said the army would handle the escort for the Obama trip and the police would be a second
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20 hours ago He said it was illegal to marry a girl under the age of 16 without approval from state religious officials. Shariah law runs in parallel with civil law in mainly Muslim Malaysia and Kelantan state allows underage marriages if religious officials have given permission. State religious officials
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13 hours ago Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. laid out a confident vision for continued growth and expansion in the region at the Samsung Middle East and North Africa (Mena) Forum held in Vienna
15 hours ago Lentils, also known as pulse, are a nutrient-dense legume. They are a great side item to most dishes and a fantastic choice for vegetarians due to high protein content