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The US announced on Thursday the suspension of all beef product imports with immediate effect, from Brazil- the largest beef producing Latin American country- due to safety reasons. The decision was taken three months after a big scandal into the allegations of bribing meat inspectors hit the meat industry in Brazil and prompted various nations to halt imports temporarily.

NEW DELHI: The murder of a Muslim man over rumours he consumed beef has fuelled a fierce debate over India's rising intolerance towards religious minorities, with President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday calling for a tradition of tolerance to be defended.