But they must wear full face coverings and be ‘committed to Islamic Shariah disciplines.’
2013
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Flu widespread in 47 states but hard-hit areas decline
NEW YORK – Flu is now widespread in all but three states — California, Mississippi and Hawaii — as the nation grapples with an earlier-than-normal season. But there was one bit of good news Friday: The number of hard-hit areas declined. The flu season in the U.S. got under way a month early, in December, […]
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Afghans agree time is right to fight their own war
Under a new timetable, U.S. forces will take a back seat by spring, letting more troops come home.
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Syrian rebels capture one air base, push for two more
An international envoy, who met with top Russian and U.S. diplomats, voices little hope for a peace plan.
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National church will host gay weddings
The symbolic cathedral’s congregation and leadership include many gays and lesbians.
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Pirates move to replenish their roster
Portland picks up five players to replace those called to Phoenix to try out for the Coyotes.
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N.H. cruise ship takes on water
The stern of the MV Kearsarge was submerged in about 8 feet of water Friday in Sunapee Harbor.
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New England Dispatches
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Synagogue, congregation told not to discuss lawsuits A federal judge in Rhode Island has told lawyers for the oldest synagogue in the United States and the nation’s first Jewish congregation not to speak with the media about lawsuits they’ve brought against each other. U.S. District Judge William Smith in Providence is trying to […]
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Critics pan official Kate portrait
LONDON – The Duchess of Cambridge seems to like her first official portrait, which is lucky for the artist. Many critics don’t. Paul Emsley’s portrait of the former Kate Middleton shows the 31-year-old royal against a dark background, her lips pursed into a wry smile, with an ethereal light against her face and hair. Her […]
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Acclaimed novelist Connell dies at 88
A finalist for a Booker lifetime achievement award, he wrote ‘Mrs. Bridge’ and ‘Mr. Bridge.’