World closes borders, restricts travel to contain coronavirus spread
Reuters Countries around the world on Saturday continued to close borders, impose strict entry and quarantine requirements and restrict large gatherings in efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Apple Inc said it will close all its retail stores worldwide, outside Greater China, until 27th March. Apple reopened all 42 of its branded […]
ON THE SCREEN: THE ‘SOUL SURFER’S’ STORY CONTINUES
MARCUS CHEONG watches the Bethany Hamilton film, Unstoppable…
ESSAY: COVID-19 EMERGENCY – AN OPPORTUNITY
MAL FLETCHER, writing from London, reflects on how the coronavirus emergency, while certainly not a blessing, may also represent an opportunity for re-evaluation…
New Zealand calls off Christchurch attack commemoration amid coronavirus fears
Christchurch, New ZealandReuters New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a news conference prior to the anniversary of the mosque attacks that took place the prior year in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 13th March. PICTURE: Reuters/Martin Hunter New Zealand on Saturday called off a national remembrance service marking the one-year anniversary of the attack […]
JEWISH-CATHOLIC RELATIONS: HOPES A GIFT OF PHOTOS FROM A PAPAL CORONATION WILL OPEN A PATH FOR HEALING
YONAT SHIMRON, of Religion News Service, reports from the US…
Coronavirus shutdowns disrupt America’s soul, closing houses of worship
RNS The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted day-to-day life for millions. In the US, colleges have shut down their campuses, major sporting events – like March Madness, baseball’s spring training, and the entire schedule of NBA games – have been cancelled or suspended, major conferences have been scrapped and public schools and businesses are telling people […]
Upskirting to cyber-flashing: lawmakers face calls to punish digital sex abuse
Madrid, SpainThomson Reuters Foundation During her first job as a receptionist, Sara Garcia Antunez got a lot of unwanted attention from a postboy who began to stalk her online. “This guy got obsessed with me and wouldn’t leave me alone…he only knew my first and last name but with that information you can find out […]