December, 2018
Philippine military eyes martial law extension in Mindanao
December 3, 2018 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.com
A proposal by the Philippine military to extend martial law across the southern region of Mindanao for another year has been roundly condemned by tribal schools. The military said on Nov. 14 that it was keen to extend the martial law period until the end of 2019. However, the Save Our Schools (SOS) Network said […]
Read More...UN: violence against women a ‘mark of shame’ on our societies
December 3, 2018 · By Vatican News for www.vaticannews.va
The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was observed on Sunday, with the UN chief stressing that violence against women and girls is not only a fundamental human rights issue but also a “moral affront” against them and a “mark of shame” on all societies. In a message for the […]
Read More...French priest charged with child rape, in new blow to church
December 3, 2018 · By AP News for www.apnews.com
PARIS (AP) — A French priest has been handed preliminary charges of raping minors in the latest blow to the Catholic Church in France. The regional prosecutor’s office said the Rev. Robert Bonan was arrested Tuesday in the town of Lautenbach near the German border. The charges were based on multiple complaints, some dating to […]
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