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Religion, hate speech center stage in Sri Lankan election

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Nearly one-third of Brazilian bishops sign letter critical of government

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Sri Lankan poll candidate under fire for homophobic remarks

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BJP woos Hindu voters by highlighting Muslim issues

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Christians seek divine guidance ahead of Sri Lanka poll

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Thai royalist seeks to shame, sack young protesters

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