Lauren Frayer
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Indian Lawmakers Concerned Social Media May Interfere In Elections
Twitter and Facebook threaten to suspend accounts spreading fake news. Some politicians accuse them of cracking down on right-wing voices. Twitter execs are to testify before India's parliament.
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Tensions Rise In Kashmir After Suicide Car Bomb, Gun Battles
Violence has erupted in Kashmir, the Himalayan valley split between India and Pakistan. Kashmiris are mostly Muslims and India has a Hindu majority. There are fears sectarian violence could break out.
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As Food Prices Drop, India's Farmers Are Demanding Changes From The Government
Indian farmers are rioting and killing themselves. Many accuse the prime minister of neglecting them in favor of Hindu nationalists and big business as opposition parties vie for votes, with offers of debt relief.
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Millions Of Hindus Gather For Traditional Dip In Holy River
The world's biggest gathering of human beings, the Kumbh Mela, starts Tuesday in India. Pilgrims dip in sacred waters at the confluence of 3 rivers. Up to 120 million people are expected thru March.
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Women Entering A Sacred Temple Spark Protests In India
Protests erupted across south India after women sneaked into a temple that banned females old enough to menstruate. The temple is part of a debate between gender equality and religious freedom.
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Nearly 10 Years After The Mumbai Terror Attacks, Maritime Security Has Improved
Nearly 10 years have passed since more than 160 people were killed in the Mumbai terror attacks. They lasted four days and left residents and foreign tourists traumatized.
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When India's Interfaith Couples Encounter Threats, 'Love Commandos' Come To Their Aid
Couples who marry against their parents' wishes sometimes risk their lives in doing so. That's where the Love Commandos come in. They run 500 safe houses and help couples elope or hide from relatives.