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High prices on traditional foods dampen spirits ahead of Ramadan
LEAD-IN:Many Egyptians are heading to the markets to stock up on essentials and traditional foods ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.But this year, high prices on everything from fruits and nuts, to lanterns are dampening the...
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CLEAN : In Cairo heatwave and long days test Ramandan faithful
CLEAN : In Cairo heatwave and long days test Ramandan faithful
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CLEAN : Palestinians pray in Jerusalems Al Aqsa mosque compound
CLEAN : Palestinians pray in Jerusalems Al Aqsa mosque compound
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VOICED : Frugal Ramadan for cash strapped Damascenes
In government held parts of Syria where a five year war has devastated the currency and unemployment is rife residents budgets are stretched to the limit
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VOICED : Frugal Ramadan for cash strapped Damascenes
VOICED : Frugal Ramadan for cash strapped Damascenes
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Syrian refugees receive Ramadan donations
LEAD IN:Syrian families in the Turkish border town of Reyhanli are getting support from a US-based NGO.The Karam Foundation is supplying boxes of food for Ramadan and providing financial help so children can afford to go to...
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Clashes at WBank checkpoint; Jerusalem prayers
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have flocked to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to worship on the last Friday of Ramadan. Police tightened security in and around the old city, as people began to make their way to the compound to...
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Millions of books donated to children in deprived countries
LEAD IN:The UAE is donating more than seven million books to refugee children and students in underprivileged schools across the world. Many of the books have personal messages inside, written by the children who donated...
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CLEAN : Algiers NGOs offer respite to the hungry during Ramadan
CLEAN : Algiers NGOs offer respite to the hungry during Ramadan
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CLEAN : Cornucopia of nuts and spices as Afghans ready their Eid feast
CLEAN : Cornucopia of nuts and spices as Afghans ready their Eid feast
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Drummer performs traditional pre-dawn ritual
LEAD IN:Roaming the streets of Cairo before the sun comes up, a 'Mesaharaty', or Ramadan drummer, keeps one of the holy month's old rituals alive.Traditionally, a drummer would provide a wake-up call to local residents during Ramadan to...
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Muslims turn to exercise for energy during Ramadan
LEAD INPeople in Morocco are turning to exercise to help them get through the testing weeks of Ramadan.But health experts are advising sports enthusiasts to wait until after breaking the fast each day before attempting anything...
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Ceremony marks half way through holy month
LEAD IN:Half way through Ramadan, villagers in Morocco are celebrating the traditional ceremony called Lilat Noss.It's held on the 15th night of the holy month and involves a big feast being prepared for friends, family and neighbours....
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Dishes of all kinds break the fast in East Jerusalem
LEAD IN:The bustling markets of East Jerusalem really come alive during the holy month of Ramadan.After a day's fasting, there's plenty here to satisfy thousands of hungry Muslims.STORY-LINE:A worker lights the fuse and retreats to a...
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VOICED : Al menos 12 muertos en atentado en Bagdad
VOICED : Al menos 12 muertos en atentado en Bagdad
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CLEAN : Malian Muslims use holy month to pray for peace
CLEAN : Malian Muslims use holy month to pray for peace
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CLEAN : Malaysian Muslims feast in Kuala Lumpur
CLEAN : Malaysian Muslims feast in Kuala Lumpur
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CLEAN : Israel lets Gazans into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers
CLEAN : Israel lets Gazans into Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers
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CLEAN: 62 arrested in Indonesia's Ramadan bar attack
CLEAN: 62 arrested in Indonesia's Ramadan bar attack
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VOICED: Egyptian travel firms hope to revive fortunes during Ramadan
VOICED: Egyptian travel firms hope to revive fortunes during Ramadan