Tag: international
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy plunge in Ganges
Hindu ascetics known as Naga sadhus, many naked apart from a coating of ash and carrying swords, led the bathers at the Kumbh Mela
Myanmar military using ‘murderous methods’ against protesters, rights group says
Report says soldiers implicated in atrocity crimes against ethnic minorities now operating in Myanmar’s cities
Court in Malaysia rules Christians can use ‘Allah’ to refer to...
In 1986, govt banned the use of the word in Christian publications, citing a threat to public order
Vatican expresses disappointment over UNHRC report on Islamophobia
Report focused on ‘anti-Muslim hatred’ without reference to other faith groups that are also victims of discrimination and persecution
Catholic priests, nuns join street protests in Myanmar to prevent bloodshed
The UN Security Council failed to agree on a statement that would have condemned the military coup in Myanmar
Chinese citizen journalist who exposed virus outbreak remains missing a year...
Fang Bin was first detained after posting footage from several Wuhan hospitals during early weeks of pandemic
Picking wild edibles gave villagers options during India’s COVID-19 lockdown
Church-run group taught villagers how to make a living from the sustainable exploitation of ‘non-timber forest products’
UNICEF warns coronavirus pandemic can result in millions of child marriages
Child marriage increases risk of early and unplanned pregnancy, in turn increasing risk of maternal complications and mortality
Pope Francis defends Iraqi trip despite COVID-19 risk, says God will...
Pope Francis says sometimes it is necessary to take a risk in inter-religious relations
Iraq prime minister urges national dialogue after ‘love and tolerance’ of...
The prime minister said dialogue would help to reduce tension in his country and pave the way for a successful early election