Muslims and Islam

Karla Sofía Gascón, ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star, Apologizes for Posts on Muslims, George Floyd and China

The Oscar-nominated actress, who plays a cartel leader in “Emilia Pérez,” was criticized for derogatory comments about Muslims, George Floyd and China.

By Reggie Ugwu

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Top Malaysian Films Censored at Home Despite Government Praise

Movies that win praise and prizes abroad are sometimes banned or heavily censored at home, where some religious, racial and sexual themes are considered off-limits.

By Mike Ives

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Yogyarkata, Indonesia Is Where Javanese Culture Begins

The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.

By Scott Mowbray and Amrita Chandradas

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Migrant Chinese Muslims in NYC Say They Now Fear Trump

At a shelter in the Flushing area of New York, Hui Muslims who fled oppression in China are concerned about the president-elect’s vows to tighten asylum policy.

By Li Yuan