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In this image taken from video, pop star Nicki Minaj joined faith leaders Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025, at the United Nations headquarters to lend support for protecting religious freedom, and addressing the rising levels of violence toward Christians in Nigeria. Minaj was invited to speak at the US mission to the United Nations by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. (Credit: Joseph B. Frederick/AP.)

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