August, 2023
Clergy abuse ‘swept under the carpet’ in Indian Church
August 1, 2023 · By UCA News Reporter for www.ucanews.com
Clergy abuse ‘swept under the carpet’ in Indian Church On June 1, the Vatican accepted the resignation of Indian Bishop Franco Mulakkal, almost five years after police arrested him on charges of raping a nun. The Vatican “requested” his resignation, said a statement from the apostolic nunciature in India, adding that this action should not be […]
Read More...China using families as ‘hostages’ to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
August 1, 2023 · By Sam Judah, BBC News night and BBC Verify for www.bbc.com
China using families as ‘hostages’ to quash Uyghur dissent abroad China is pressuring Uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners by threatening families back home, researchers say. Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidating tactics are tearing communities apart. “My dearest son,” said Alim’s mother as she flickered into view. “I didn’t think […]
Read More...Who is Rechie Valdez, first Filipino woman in the Canadian Cabinet?
August 1, 2023 · By MICHELLE ABAD for www.rappler.com
Who is Rechie Valdez, first Filipino woman in the Canadian Cabinet? MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-Canadian Rechie Valdez was sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Small Business on Wednesday, July 26, becoming the first Filipino woman to be appointed to the Canadian Cabinet. It was an emotional oathtaking for Valdez, as she paid homage to her heritage […]
Read More...Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least six dead in Philippines
August 1, 2023 · By AFP, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least six dead in Philippines The death toll from a typhoon in the northern Philippines has risen to six, official figures showed Thursday, as the storm swept towards southeastern China. Typhoon Doksuri battered the main island of Luzon on Wednesday, toppling trees, knocking out power and forcing the evacuation of thousands […]
Read More...Singapore hangs first woman convict since 2004
August 1, 2023 · By AFP, Singapore for www.ucanews.com
Singapore hangs first woman convict since 2004 Singapore on Friday hanged a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking, the city-state’s first execution of a woman in nearly 20 years, officials said. The execution was carried out despite appeals from rights groups, who argue capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect on crime. “The capital sentence of death […]
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