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‘Is this how justice ends?’
August 31, 2022 · By Kochurani Abraham for www.ucanews.com
‘Is this how justice ends?’ On Aug 15, while India basked in the glory of celebrating 75 years of independence from colonial rule, the news of the remission of sentences for 11 men convicted of gang-raping Bilkis Bano and murdering her family members, sent shock waves down the spine of this nation. Bilkis’ ghastly experience […]
Read More...Pope creates 20 new cardinals who may choose successor
August 31, 2022 · By RTE News for www.rte.ie
Pope creates 20 new cardinals who may choose successor Pope Francis has inducted 20 cardinals from around the world, choosing men who mostly agree with his vision of a more progressive and inclusive Catholic Church and influencing their choice of his eventual successor. Francis, 85, presided at a ceremony known as a consistory, telling the […]
Read More...Pakistan monsoon flooding death toll surpasses 1,000
August 31, 2022 · By RTE News for www.rte.ie
Pakistan monsoon flooding death toll surpasses 1,000 Pakistan’s flooded southern Sindh province is bracing for a fresh deluge from swollen rivers in the north, as the death toll from this year’s monsoon topped 1,000. The mighty Indus River that courses through Pakistan’s second-most populous region is fed by dozens of mountain tributaries to the north, […]
Read More...Fresh shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
August 31, 2022 · By RTE News for www.rte.ie
Fresh shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine Russian artillery fired at Ukrainian towns across the river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overnight, local officials said, adding to residents’ anguish as reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster. Russia’s defence ministry said there was more Ukrainian shelling of the […]
Read More...Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists
August 30, 2022 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists Protests have been held across India against the government’s decision to free 11 men who were jailed for life for the gang rape of a Muslim woman, Bilkis Bano. Fourteen members of her family were also killed during the religious riots in Gujarat state in […]
Read More...Macau records sharp rise in child abuse cases
August 30, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Macau records sharp rise in child abuse cases Macau has experienced a sharp rise in child abuse cases while overall crime rates have dropped, indicating the need to tackle social instability fueled by the increasing unemployment rate, says a report. The Office of the Secretary for Security of Macau released the crime statistics for the first […]
Read More...Vietnam court upholds jail term for famous rights activist
August 30, 2022 · By UCA News reporter, Hanoi for www.ucanews.com
High court rejects appeal by Pham Thi Doan Trang over nine-year sentence handed out last December Vietnam court upholds jail term for famous rights activist A high court in Hanoi has upheld a nine-year prison term for a well-known human rights activist convicted of anti-state activities. State-run Hanoimoi newspaper reported that on Aug. 25, the People’s High […]
Read More...Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
August 30, 2022 · By NICOLE WINFIELD for apnews.com
Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican told bishops around the world on Thursday they should report cases of clergy sex crimes to police even when not legally bound to do so, in its latest effort to compel church leaders to protect minors from predator priests. The […]
Read More...Washington residents convicted of transporting Mexican nationals who crossed illegally into United States from Canada
August 25, 2022 ·
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Montana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Washington residents convicted of transporting Mexican nationals who crossed illegally into United States from Canada MISSOULA — Two Washington residents suspected of picking up six Mexican nationals who crossed illegally into the United States from Canada through a remote […]
Read More...Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images
August 25, 2022 · By Shiona McCallum, Technology reporter for www.bbc.com
Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images The government is giving Ofcom extra tools to ensure tech companies act to prevent, identify and remove child sexual abuse and exploitation content. The powers will be introduced through an amendment to the Online Safety Bill, which aims to police the internet. If the tech […]
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