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A general view of pilgrims with their sleeping bags on Copacabana Beach ahead of Pope Francis’ Sunday mass in Rio de Janeiro, July 28, 2013. Source: Reuters/Stefano Rellandini
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 28, 2013 | World
Rio de Janeiro, AP—Pilgrims staked out spots on the sand of Copacabana beach for an all-night slumber party ahead of the final Mass of Pope Francis’ stay in Brazil, a trip that has drawn rapturous crowds of up to 3 million faithful. Francis headed into the final...
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Turkish choreographer Erdem Gunduz (C) stands on Taksim square during a ‘duranadam’ or standing man protest in Istanbul, Turkey, early 18 June 2013. Source: EPA Vassil Donev
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 19, 2013 | World
Istanbul, Reuters—A lone, silent vigil by a man in Istanbul inspired copycat protests on Tuesday, as police detained dozens of people across Turkey in an operation linked to three weeks of often violent demonstrations against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Overnight...
