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Drought robs Amazon communities of ‘life-giving’ river
March 15, 2022 · By Megan Janetsky, San Pedro de los Lagos, Colombia for www.bbc.com
Drought robs Amazon communities of ‘life-giving’ river Orlando Rufino stands in the bed of the river that he says has been “life-giving” for his people for hundreds of years. “It’s life, because it’s what gives us everything,” he explains. A key source of transport, food and income for families like Mr Rufino’s, the river has […]
Read More...Ukraine war: Three dead as maternity hospital hit by Russian air strike
March 15, 2022 · By Russia-Ukraine war for www.bbc.com
Ukraine war: Three dead as maternity hospital hit by Russian air strike Three people including a child were killed in a Russian strike on a maternity and children’s hospital in the city of Mariupol, officials say. President Volodymyr Zelensky said people were trapped under the wreckage, and called the attack a war crime. He also […]
Read More...Russia could launch chemical attack in Ukraine – White House
March 14, 2022 · By Russia-Ukraine war for www.bbc.com
Russia could launch chemical attack in Ukraine – White House Russia could be planning a chemical or biological weapon attack in Ukraine – and “we should all be on the lookout”, the White House has said. Press secretary Jen Psaki said Russia’s claims about US biological weapon labs, and chemical weapon development in Ukraine, were […]
Read More...Japanese Catholics to pray for victims of sex abuse
March 14, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Japanese Catholics to pray for victims of sex abuse Catholic bishops in Japan have dedicated the second Sunday of Lent as the Day of Prayer and Penance for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ), has requested Catholics to join in prayers […]
Read More...Myanmar conflict turns 16 parishes into ghost towns
March 11, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Myanmar conflict turns 16 parishes into ghost towns Some 16 parishes in Loikaw Diocese in Myanmar’s Kayah state have been totally abandoned with the escalation of the conflict between military and rebel forces. The green and mountainous eastern region bordering Thailand was relatively peaceful for decades but has seen intense fighting since May 2021. Parish priests, […]
Read More...USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect Immigrant Children Who Have Been Abused, Neglected, or Abandoned
March 9, 2022 · By United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for www.uscis.gov
USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect Immigrant Children Who Have Been Abused, Neglected, or Abandoned WASHINGTON — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced new policies that will provide better protection to immigrant children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or similar parental maltreatment. “Today, we are taking action to help immigrant children in the […]
Read More...Alabama Man Sentenced to 160 Years of Imprisonment for Soliciting Videos and Webcam Shows of Filipina Children Being Sexually Abused
March 9, 2022 · By The United States, Department of Justice for www.justice.gov
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 4, 2022 Alabama Man Sentenced to 160 Years of Imprisonment for Soliciting Videos and Webcam Shows of Filipina Children Being Sexually Abused A federal judge sentenced an Alabama man today to 160 years’ imprisonment for using internet applications to seek images and live […]
Read More...Foreign students fleeing Ukraine say they face segregation, racism at border
March 9, 2022 · By Stephanie Busari, Nimi Princewill, Shama Nasinde and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN for edition.cnn.com
Foreign students fleeing Ukraine say they face segregation, racism at border (CNN)As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, foreign students attempting to leave the country say they are experiencing racist treatment by Ukrainian security forces and border officials. One African medical student told CNN that she and other foreigners were ordered off the public transit bus at […]
Read More...Papal call for human fraternity gains momentum
March 8, 2022 · By Ben Joseph for www.ucanews.com
The world has started taking note of the Document on Human Fraternity and is drawing inspiration from it, giving a shot in the arm to troubled Christian-Muslim ties worldwide. In the Italian city of Florence, 60 Catholic bishops and 65 Christian, Muslim and Jewish mayors met last month and signed a significant document. They had […]
Read More...Indian probe against Mother Teresa nuns falls apart
March 8, 2022 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Indian probe against Mother Teresa nuns falls apart The much-publicized case of religious conversion against Missionaries of Charity (MC) nuns in India’s western state of Gujarat has come a cropper with the prosecution admitting there was no serious basis to proceed against them. The prosecution gave a written undertaking to a court in Vadorara city […]
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