Armenian Christian community caught between Israelis and Palestinians
RNS Jerusalem’s Armenian Christian quarter dates back to the fourth century, when a small band of pilgrims and monks from the newly Christianised Armenia – almost 1,300 kilometres away on the far side of Turkey – settled in the neighbourhood around the Upper Room, the building thought to be the site of the Last Supper. […]
Australia changes National Anthem wording to reflect Indigenous history
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Australia amended its national anthem to remove reference to the country being “young and free” amid calls to recognise that its Indigenous people are the oldest continued civilisation in the world. The change to “for we are one and free” took effect on Friday. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a state […]