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Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers

By Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s a challenge facing health care workers. There’s a lack of personal protective equipment for Muslim women. Now, two Minnesota respiratory therapists are breaking barriers in the health care world, by filling that need and creating disposable, hygienic hijabs. Firaoli Adam and

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Cleveland church buys strip club

By Damon Maloney Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND (WEWS) — Cove City Church in Downtown Cleveland is in the middle of an expansion project after purchasing a building next door to it that once housed a strip club. “It’s quite incredible, actually. It feels a little bit surreal to be honest,” said

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Mozambique threatens to deploy soldiers to quell post-election protests

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambican authorities have threatened to deploy soldiers to quell post-election protests that have engulfed the country after the opposition rejected the results of the country’s polls which saw the Frelimo party extend its 58-year rule. Thousands have taken to the streets in protests since the election results were announced on Oct.

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Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions

Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A Lebanese government minister says his country has filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured. The explosions in mid-September were widely blamed on Israel, which has neither confirmed nor denied involvement.

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9 people detained after unrest in Serbian city during protest over deadly roof collapse

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Nine people have been detained after unrest that erupted during a protest over last week’s deadly roof collapse in a northern Serbian city that killed 14 people and injured three. Prosecutors said Wednesday that the detained are facing charges of violent behavior, destruction of property, causing public danger and attacking the

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Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more

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On Ukraine’s front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump’s election

Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Soldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines of the country’s east were only vaguely aware of American election results pointing to Donald Trump’s victory. But they were firm in their hopes for the next president of the United States on Wednesday. Trump’s election throws into doubt

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