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Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide

Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Government restrictions on religion have increased markedly in many places around the world, not only in authoritarian countries, but also in many of Europe’s democracies, according to a report surveying 198 countries that was released Monday. The report released by the Pew Research Center, covering developments […]

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Senate fails to limit Trump war powers amid Iran tensions

Senate fails to limit Trump war powers amid Iran tensions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Political unease over the White House’s tough talk against Iran is reviving questions about President Donald Trump’s ability to order military strikes without approval from Congress. The Senate fell short Friday, in a 50-40 vote, on an amendment to a sweeping Defense bill that would require congressional […]

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Utah National Guard soldiers return home from Middle East

Utah National Guard soldiers return home from Middle East

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nearly 100 Utah Army National Guard soldiers returned home following a 10-month deployment to the Middle East. The Deseret News reports the troops from the guard’s Echo Battery, 1st Battalion, 145th Field Artillery, were greeted by a crowd of family and friends Tuesday at Roland R. Wright […]

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Utah National Guard soldiers returning from Middle East

Utah National Guard soldiers returning from Middle East

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — About 100 Utah Army National Guard soldiers are returning home following a deployment to the Middle East. The Guard says the troops from the 65th Field Artillery Brigade are scheduled to return Thursday to the Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base at Salt Lake […]

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Area Soldiers Deployed To Middle East

Area Soldiers Deployed To Middle East

HEBER CITY, Utah-Per a report from the Wasatch Wave, more than 230 soldiers representing one of the Utah National Guard’s aviation units was deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield from the Army Aviation support facility of West Jordan June 15. These soldiers represent the 2nd […]

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