May, 2020
Afghan attack: Maternity ward death toll climbs to 24
May 15, 2020 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
The number of people who were killed in a militant attack on a maternity ward in the Afghan capital has risen to 24. Mothers, newborn babies and nurses were among the victims. At least 16 people were injured, the health ministry said. Tuesday’s attack in Kabul prompted widespread condemnation. No group has said it carried […]
Read More...Without a Mother’s Love
May 15, 2020 ·
Without a Mother’s Love Fr. Shay Cullen 15 May 2020 In many places, people are enjoying the freedom of release from lock-down and so they should in safety and with great care so that they do not infect anyone else if they are asymptomatic. Our lives are changed and our lifestyle has to adapt, adjust […]
Read More...The coronavirus ‘may never go away,’ a top W.H.O. official said, warning against expecting a quick vaccine.
May 14, 2020 · By The New York Times for www.nytimes.com
The novel coronavirus spreading around the globe “may never go away,” becoming a long-term fact of life that must be managed, not an enemy that can be permanently eradicated, a top World Health Organization official said on Wednesday. “This virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go […]
Read More...Child abuse predator ‘handbook’ lists ways to target children during coronavirus lockdown
May 14, 2020 · By Melissa Davey for www.theguardian.com
Child abusers have created and shared an online grooming manual describing ways to manipulate and exploit the increased number of children at home and online during Covid-19, Australia’s e-safety commissioner has said. Covid-19 restrictions have coincided with a significant increase in reports to the eSafety Office about child sexual abuse material, Julie Inman Grant told […]
Read More...‘TAKOT NA TAKOT KAMI’ While government stalls, coronavirus breaks into PH jails
May 14, 2020 · By Rappler News for www.rappler.com
AT A GLANCE The Philippines confirms its first 9 cases of detainees testing positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) inside the overly congested Quezon City jail. At least 23 convicts from penal institutions like the New Bilibid Prison are suspected of having contracted COVID-19. At least 76 convicts have been placed in isolation. The Department […]
Read More...Rapper 6ix9ine has $200k charity donation rejected
May 14, 2020 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Rapper 6ix9ine has had a $200,000 (£163,000) donation to a children’s charity rejected. The No Kid Hungry campaign said it has a policy of rejecting funding from donors who do not fit with its values. The rapper, who was recently in prison for crimes he carried out as part of a violent gang before making […]
Read More...Maria Branyas: ‘Oldest woman in Spain’ beats coronavirus at 113
May 14, 2020 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
A 113-year-old woman – believed to be the oldest woman in Spain – has recovered from the coronavirus, officials have said. Maria Branyas was diagnosed with Covid-19 after the country went into lockdown in March. But after weeks in isolation, Ms Branyas recovered, having suffered only mild symptoms. It means she has lived through the […]
Read More...Children are safe from Coronavirus at Preda
May 13, 2020 ·
Children are safe from Coronavirus at Preda Fr. Shay reports that the 50 children rescued from rapists and human traffickers are healthy and safe from Coronavirus at the Preda Children’s homes. If you wish to donate go to www.preda.org or use PayPal. Subscribe to the Preda Foundation Youtube: Shay Cullen’s Mission: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePredafoundation Visit the Preda […]
Read More...Ahmaud Arbery: Hate crime charges considered over US jogger killing
May 12, 2020 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
The US justice department is considering federal hate crimes charges over the death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in February. Gregory McMichael and his son Travis, who are white, are facing murder and assault charges over the shooting. The case sparked national outrage when video of the death emerged last week. Mr […]
Read More...Climate change: Study pours cold water on oil company net zero claims
May 12, 2020 · By Matt McGrath for www.bbc.com
Claims by oil and gas companies that they are curbing their carbon emissions in line with net zero targets are overstated, according to a new review. The independent analysis of six large European corporations acknowledges they have taken big steps on CO2 recently. In April, Shell became the latest to announce ambitious plans to be […]
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