Fake news is the work of the devil — Pope Francis
RNS Pope Francis’ book on “Fake News” is pictured in front of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Wednesday. After a week in which Pope Francis faced unprecedented bad press during his South American tour, the Pope released his annual social communications message; it was dedicated this year to “fake news and journalism for peace.” […]
Five dead after gunmen storm Save the Children office in Afghanistan
At least five people are dead and 25 injured after gunmen stormed the office of aid agency Save the Children in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, according to reports. The attack, which has been claimed by Islamic State, began at about 9.10am local time after a suicide bomber detonated a device in a […]
At least seven killed when security forces open fire during Epiphany celebrations in Ethiopia
At least seven worshippers died during a festival celebrating Epiphany in Ethiopia last Saturday after security forces opened fire upon them, the UN has reported. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights said that the incident took place in Woldiya City, about 500 kilometres north of the capital Addis Ababa. Security forces, who […]
HOMELESSNESS: EUROPE PRODS ROUGH SLEEPERS WITH SPIKES AND COLD SHOWERS
ANNA PUJOL-MAZZINI, of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on the rise in use of “anti-homeless devices” in Europe – and how campaigners are hoping negative media attention might reverse the trend…
Jailed US pastor still refused ‘due process’ in Turkey
World Watch Monitor As indicated in his only photograph from his imprisonment, Andrew Brunson has lost more than 20 kilograms, becoming a pale, slender version of himself. PICTURE: World Witness As a high-level US delegation arrived in the Turkish capital on Tuesday, in an effort to resolve high-level tensions between the two NATO allies, discussions […]