Tag: international
China bans online religious activities without prior government approval
Online religious activities, including Masses, homilies, and prayers, will be banned in China starting March 2022
China bans entry to 4 US religious freedom advisors in retaliation...
The US imposed sanctions on Dec. 10 on Chinese officials linked to human rights abuses in Xinjiang
27 dead, 70,000 displaced in Malaysian floods
This year's floods were the worst since 2014 when over 100,000 people were forced from their homes
Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The pope said the world had witnessed a “significant reduction” in education funding in recent years, while military spending had soared
Japan executes three prisoners in first hangings since 2019
Worldwide, at least 483 people were executed last year in 18 countries, according to rights watchdog Amnesty International
Thousands of refugees amassed at Thai border amid fighting in Myanmar’s...
The latest clashes began at around 5 p.m. on Sunday in Phlu Gyi village, forcing refugees who were taking shelter there to flee again
Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
The pope said domestic abuse takes advantage of the weakness of someone who cannot defend themselves
Turnout low in Hong Kong’s first election after Beijing ruling on...
Just over 1.3 million registered voters, or 29.28 percent, had cast their ballots in geographical constituencies by 9.30 p.m.
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
The pope encouraged people to do a small kindness for someone else, such as calling an elderly person, or giving them a little company
Floods in Malaysia displace over 29,000 people
Heavy downpours since Friday have caused rivers to overflow, submerging many urban areas and cutting off major roads
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