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USA Woman granted  ‘covfefe’ licence plate!

Washington: A US woman has won the right to have President Donald Trump’s tweeted out typo “covfefe” on the licence plate of her vehicle. Brittany Scott had been hanging out with friends on May 31 when she spotted the now infamous late-night presidential tweet. She then decided what she wanted it on her new vanity licence plate.

Sierra leone floods: 600 still missing

Freetown: Concern shifted on Wednesday to the estimated 600 people still missing and thousands made homeless in Sierra leone by deadly floods in the capital, as aid groups scrambled to coordinate a response. More than 100 children have been killed.

Bangladesh allows polygamy for Hindus

New York: Some aspects of marriage laws for Hindus in Bangladesh mirror those for Muslims in India, according to a US Government report. Report released examined the marriage laws governing religious groups in various countries and said that polygamy is permitted for Hindu men in Bangladesh.

Spain rescues 339 migrants from 7 boats

Madrid: Spain’s maritime rescue service says it has picked up 339 migrants from seven boats trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Morocco.

Baby among 13 killed by tree in lisbon

lisbon: A 12-month-old baby and two foreign women were among the 13 people killed when a huge oak tree crashed down on an outdoor religious festival in Portugal’s Madeira Islands.

US: Religious freedom under attack in Pak

Washington: The religious freedom is under attack in Pakistan, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said and hoped that the new Prime Minister will promote interfaith harmony in the country.

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