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Islam Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Islam. The word Islam translates as “submission” or “surrender.” Surrender to the will of Allah – Arabic for God. Beliefs/Practices Islam is partially based on the Judeo-Christian religions. It has a monotheistic (belief in one God) message, and follows some of the same principles as Christianity and Judaism.

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Supporters of Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema celebrate his victory

Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as President in rare victory for an African opposition leader

By Stephanie Busari and David McKenzie Zambia’s newly-elected president, Hakainde Hichilema, has been sworn into office after pulling off a stunning rare victory for an African opposition leader. Hichilema was inaugurated Tuesday morning at a ceremony attended by leaders such as Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera. Zambia’s second female Vice

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National Guard will be deployed across Kentucky to help overwhelmed hospitals. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear here speaks during a media briefing in Frankfort

National Guard will be deployed across Kentucky to help overwhelmed hospitals. Health care workers high-fived when they heard the news

By Madeline Holcombe and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN Kentucky hospital officials high-fived one another during a news conference Monday as they learned multiple National Guard teams would be deployed to hospitals across the state dealing with rising Covid-19 cases and hospital staffing shortages. Between 21 and 25 of the state’s regional hospitals are at a critical

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