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Tribute paid to Indian Jesuit who stood up for tribal people
July 11, 2022 · By UCA News Network for www.ucanews.com
Tribute paid to Indian Jesuit who stood up for tribal people Christians and civil society members across India paid rich tributes to Jesuit Father Stan Swamy on July 7, his first death anniversary. The 84-year Jesuit, who died a prisoner, is seen as a victim of India’s discriminatory socio-political system as he was detained for […]
Read More...Nobel committee ‘gravely concerned’ after CA affirms Ressa’s cyber libel conviction
July 11, 2022 · By LOREBEN TUQUERO for www.rappler.com
Nobel committee ‘gravely concerned’ after CA affirms Ressa’s cyber libel conviction (1st UPDATE) ‘As a journalist and Rappler’s CEO, Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression,’ says Norwegian Nobel Committee chair Berit Reiss-Andersen MANILA, Philippines – The Norwegian Nobel Committee and other groups expressed support for Rappler CEO […]
Read More...EXCLUSIVE Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon
July 11, 2022 · By Philip Pullella for www.reuters.com
EXCLUSIVE Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon VATICAN CITY, July 4 (Reuters) – Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible […]
Read More...App developed to automatically delete children’s nude selfies
July 11, 2022 · By Japan Today for japantoday.com
App developed to automatically delete children’s nude selfies NAGOYA A smartphone app that automatically deletes children’s nude selfies from their phones has been developed in Japan in an effort to prevent sexual exploitation. The app, which uses artificial intelligence, was created as there has been a sharp increase in cases of adults contacting children through […]
Read More...DMW hails UK court ruling vs diplomatic immunity in modern slavery cases
July 8, 2022 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
DMW hails UK court ruling vs diplomatic immunity in modern slavery cases The UK Supreme Court rules in favor of a Filipina domestic worker who sued her Saudi diplomat employer over abusive working conditions. The Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers hopes similar rulings would be made in other OFW host countries. MANILA, Philippines – […]
Read More...No diplomatic immunity in modern slavery cases, Supreme Court rules
July 8, 2022 · By Caroline Hawley, Diplomatic Correspondent for www.bbc.com
No diplomatic immunity in modern slavery cases, Supreme Court rules The UK Supreme Court has ruled that diplomats cannot hide behind immunity to exploit workers, in a victory for campaigners against modern slavery. Diplomats are normally protected from both criminal charges and civil cases in the countries where they are posted. But the court found […]
Read More...Fukushima fishermen worried about nuclear water release plan
July 8, 2022 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Fukushima fishermen worried about nuclear water release plan As Japan struggles to deal with the hottest early summer on record, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the country must quickly restart more of its nuclear power plants. For the first time ever June temperatures broke through 40C last week – and Japan’s power stations are […]
Read More...Remembering Indian Jesuit Stan Swamy, who died a prisoner
July 8, 2022 · By Cedric Prakash for www.ucanews.com
Remembering Indian Jesuit Stan Swamy, who died a prisoner The celebrated Greek philosopher Aristotle developed the methodology of asking a question to ultimately arrive at the truth. Jesuit Father Stan Swamy, whose first death anniversary is on 5 July 2022, was no stranger to philosophy or the scientific method. For years, he coached generations of […]
Read More...Australia urged to take action against Myanmar junta
July 7, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Rights groups call on Australian foreign minister to stand by comments she made before election Australia urged to take action against Myanmar junta Hundreds of NGOs and civil society groups have pressed the Australian government to take action against Myanmar’s military junta with sanctions and other measures. More than 688 NGOs and civil society groups […]
Read More...As UN Ocean Conference ends, environmental groups press world leaders
July 6, 2022 · By REUTERS for www.rappler.com
As UN Ocean Conference ends, environmental groups press world leaders ‘The ocean, climate and coastal communities worldwide need real progress, not promises, when it comes to ocean health,’ says World Wildlife Fund director general Marco Lambertini LISBON, Portugal – Environmental groups on Friday, July 1, urged world leaders to keep promises they made at […]
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