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Indonesian Muslims banned from practicing yoga
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia's top Islamic body banned Muslims from practicing yoga that contains Hindu rituals like chanting, the chairman of the group said Monday, citing concerns it would corrupt their faith.
Nations:Indonesia Malaysia Egypt Source:(AP)
2009-01-26
As going gets tougher, Americans discover laughter
BETHESDA, Maryland (AFP) - With the US economy slumping, the going has got very tough, but the tough are no longer shopping.
Nations:India Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AFP)
2008-12-17
China's Tong Wen wins heavyweight women's judo
BEIJING - China's Tong Wen has won the women's over 78-kilogram gold on the final day of the Olympic judo competition.
Nations:Mongolia Cuba Japan South Korea Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-15
Americans part of tourism boom to India
NEW DELHI - Keith Lotman went to New Delhi on a two-week business trip. But a quick day of sightseeing in India's capital city left him enthralled and ready to see more of the country.
Nations:India U.S. Portugal Spain Thailand People:Dalai Lama
2008-07-21
Yoga Makes Headway in Business Schools
Walk through the halls of the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business during the school year, and along with students cramming facts for macroeconomics and operating strategy you may encounter some students stretching their bodies and doing something really unusual for business school students: relaxing.
Nations:India Source:(BusinessWeek)
2008-07-17
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