WOW!: FROM CODE TO CLEANLINESS – HOW SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS ARE SUPPORTING SAN FRANCISCO’S HOMELESS
SARAH SHEARMAN, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports from the US…
Liberal Christian group files ethics complaint against US Attorney General Barr
RNS Faithful America, a Christian advocacy group that often champions liberal causes, has filed an ethics complaint against US Attorney General William Barr, claiming he violated his oath to defend religious liberty for all Americans in a recent speech at Notre Dame University’s law school. The complaint, filed last week with the Justice Department’s Office […]
At least seven killed in Philippines earthquake
Reuters The death toll from a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines has risen to seven, disaster and police officials said on Tuesday, as aftershocks continued to jolt many parts of Mindanao. The 6.6 magnitude quake hit early on Tuesday, damaging buildings, toppling power lines and triggering landslides in the central area of the Philippines’ […]
Britain set for 12th December election to break the Brexit deadlock
London, UKReuters Britain will hold its first December election in almost a century after Prime Minister Boris Johnson won approval from parliament on Tuesday for an early ballot aimed at breaking the Brexit deadlock. After the European Union granted a third delay to the divorce that was originally supposed to take place on 29th March, […]
US wants to bolster fight against Islamic State after its leader’s death
Washington, US/Moscow, RussiaReuters The United States wants to bolster a coalition fighting Islamic State in north-eastern Syria, a senior State Department official said on Monday, after the leader of the jihadi movement, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a weekend operation. World leaders welcomed his death, but they and security experts warned that the group, […]
ON THE SCREEN: ‘MALEFICENT’ NO FAIRY TALE
MARCUS CHEONG says ‘Maleficent’ reveals Disney’s over-eagerness to turn animated classics into live action films…
Why doesn’t Bangladesh provide spaces for breastfeeding, court asks
Dhaka, BangladeshThomson Reuters Foundation Bangladesh’s High Court has ordered the government to explain why it has not made more provision for breastfeeding mothers in public spaces and workplaces, saying a failure to do so may be unconstitutional. The court said the government’s failure to ensure proper provision for breastfeeding could violate “the right to life”, […]
Green Climate Fund attracts higher pledges, open for more
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Wealthier countries on Friday promised nearly $US9.8 billion over the next four years to an international fund to help poorer nations develop cleanly and adapt to climate stresses, with nearly a dozen nations doubling their previous commitments. The total was slightly higher than the $US9.3 billion committed to the Green Climate […]
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin to boycott Dove Awards, says comments about race were cut from speech
RNS Prominent Gospel musician Kirk Franklin says he will boycott the Christian music Dove Awards, citing frustrations with the Gospel Music Association and Trinity Broadcasting Network for editing his past acceptance speeches to remove mentions of race and police shootings. Franklin made the announcement on Monday in a pair of videos posted to Twitter. Speaking […]
WORK
Most would agree that finding meaningful work is important for our quality of life, but once upon a time – work was looked upon with contempt. The remains of Whitby Abbey in England where monks once worshipped. PICTURE: Kirsten Dew/Unsplash Work was for slaves, the oppressed, and those defeated in war. To have to labour was to be […]