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Philippines’ lawyer at ICC: ‘A good defense is part of justice’
June 14, 2023 · By LIAN BUAN for www.rappler.com
Philippines’ lawyer at ICC: ‘A good defense is part of justice’ (1st update) There is an effort to strike a balance between defending the sovereign state and upholding the commitment to international order THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Sarah Bafadhel, a British barrister accomplished in international criminal law, would like to make one thing clear: she […]
Read More...FULL TEXT: ‘Declaration on Human Fraternity’ drafted by Nobel laureates at the Vatican
June 14, 2023 · By RAPPLER.COM for www.rappler.com
FULL TEXT: ‘Declaration on Human Fraternity’ drafted by Nobel laureates at the Vatican Read the ‘Declaration on Human Fraternity’ prepared by 30 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, at the Vatican (The following is the full text of the Declaration on Human Fraternity, delivered during the first World Meeting on Human Fraternity […]
Read More...Instagram algorithm boosted ‘vast pedophile network,’ alarming report claims
June 8, 2023 · By Thomas Barrabi for nypost.com
Instagram algorithm boosted ‘vast pedophile network,’ alarming report claims Instagram’s recommendation algorithms linked and even promoted a “vast pedophile network” that advertised the sale of illicit “child-sex material” on the platform, according to the findings of an alarming report Wednesday. Instagram allowed users to search by hashtags related to child-sex abuse, including graphic terms such […]
Read More...German police raid 50 homes in child abuse probe
June 8, 2023 · By AGENCIES for www.dailysabah.com
German police raid 50 homes in child abuse probe A thousand police officers in Germany raided the homes of 50 people as part of a nationwide crackdown on the online sharing and distribution of child pornography, Cologne police said Wednesday. None of the 48 men and two women suspected of involvement was arrested during Tuesday’s […]
Read More...AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms
June 8, 2023 · By Jack Goodman and Maria Korenyuk, BBC Global Disinformation Team for www.bbc.com
AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms Evidence of potential human rights abuses may be lost after being deleted by tech companies, the BBC has found. Platforms remove graphic videos, often using artificial intelligence – but footage that may help prosecutions can be taken down without being archived. Meta and YouTube say they […]
Read More...Japan must break free of political dynasties
June 7, 2023 · By Cristian Martini Grimaldi for www.ucanews.com
Japan must break free of political dynasties The recent resignation of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s son, Shotaro, from his executive secretary position has highlighted the pressing need for reform within the Japanese political system. Shotaro’s departure followed public criticism of his hosting an end-of-year party at the prime minister’s official residence, blurring the boundaries between […]
Read More...Indian bishops should prevent rather than wait for a cure
June 7, 2023 · By John Dayal for www.ucanews.com
Indian bishops should prevent rather than wait for a cure The Vatican has exercised extreme care and sensitivity to see it does not create any unnecessary upheaval in the Catholic Church in India in finally removing controversial Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, whose arrest, trial, and subsequent acquittal in a case of serial rape of a nun […]
Read More...Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines
June 7, 2023 · By Justice.gov for www.justice.gov
Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Minors in the Philippines U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad for the Eastern District of Wisconsin joins Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, in announcing Donald A. Stenson, 67, of West Allis, Wisconsin, was sentenced today to ten years in prison for sex trafficking […]
Read More...Cost of living crisis raises fears of surge in online child exploitation this summer
June 2, 2023 · By Sky News for news.sky.com
Cost of living crisis raises fears of surge in online child exploitation this summer Young people could be left at greater risk from online exploitation as families struggle to afford activities such as days out and holiday clubs this summer, children’s charities have warned. The NSPCC said the cost of living crisis must not be allowed to […]
Read More...Practice what you preach, pope tells evangelizers
June 2, 2023 ·
Practice what you preach, pope tells evangelizers The most powerful and effective method of evangelization is to live according to what one teaches and preaches, Pope Francis said. “I can recite the Creed by heart, I can talk about everything we believe in, but if your life is not consistent with that, it will get […]
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