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Top court blocks French city's bid to allow 'burkini' in pools
Top court blocks French city's bid to allow 'burkini' in pools
World
by  AFP

A top French court on Tuesday blocked a bid to allow the "burkini" at municipal pools in the city of Grenoble, upholding a government challenge against a move that revived France's intense debate on Islam. Grenoble is not the first French city to change its rules.

US confirms death of second citizen in Ukraine
US confirms death of second citizen in Ukraine
World
by  AFP

The United States on Tuesday confirmed that a second American was killed fighting for Ukraine, as it warned of risks amid worries over two other US citizens captured battling Russia. Zabielski is the second American known to be killed fighting for Ukraine since Russia attacked its neighbor in February.

Malians march for state protection after massacre
Malians march for state protection after massacre
Africa
by  AFP

Dozens of Malians demonstrated Tuesday in the central town of Bankass to demand protection from the state after suspected jihadists massacred more than 130 civilians in nearby neighbouring villages. Residents of Bankass, the main town in the region, held a demonstration on Tuesday.