Archbishop says UK’s Rwanda migrants plan goes against God
London, UK AP The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned a British plan to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda, saying the policy did not stand “the judgment of God”. Delivering a sermon on Easter Sunday at Canterbury Cathedral, Justin Welby said the strategy announced last week by […]
Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
Vatican CityAP On what is supposed to be Christianity’s most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the “senseless” war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts raging in the world, and voiced worry about the risk of nuclear warfare. “May there be peace for war-torn Ukraine, so sorely […]
No word from Mariupol as surrender window offered by Russia opens
Reuters Russia told Ukrainian forces fighting in Mariupol to lay down arms on Sunday morning to save their lives, but there were no immediate reports of activity three hours after the ultimatum took effect at 0300 GMT in the strategic south-eastern port. Air raid sirens sounded across the country early in the day, a regular […]
Myanmar junta says 1,600 prisoners to be freed in holiday amnesty
Reuters Relatives of hundreds of prisoners gathered outside Myanmar’s Insein Prison on Sunday after the military government announced the release of 1,600 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the South-East Asian nation’s new year. The number of prisoners released in the annual amnesty was a fraction of last year’s 23,000. It was unclear whether it […]
Spanish village changes its name to Ukraine in show of solidarity
Fuentes de Andalucia, Spain Reuters A peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain has changed its name to Ukraine in solidarity with those caught up in the conflict more than 4,000 kilometres away. On a sign at a roundabout at the village’s entrance, Ukraine has replaced Fuentes de Andalucia and the country’s blue and yellow flag […]
North Korean leader Kim observes missile test to enhance nuclear capabilities
Seoul, South KoreaReuters North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has observed the test firing of a new type of tactical guided weapon aimed at boosting the country’s nuclear capabilities, the North’s KCNA state news agency reported on Sunday. The report comes amid signs North Korea could soon resume nuclear testing according to South Korean and US […]
South Africa braces for more flooding as rains restart in east
Kwandengzei, South AfricaReuters Rains that have killed around 400 people and left thousands homeless in South Africa this week began pounding the east coast again on Saturday, threatening more flooding and forcing many to take refuge in community centres and town halls. The heavy downpours in Kwazulu-Natal Province have already knocked out power lines, shut […]
Chinese astronauts land on Earth after China’s longest crewed space mission
Shanghai, ChinaReuters Three Chinese astronauts returned to earth on Saturday after 183 days in space, state television reported, completing the country’s longest crewed space mission to date. The astronauts landed nine hours after they left a key module of China’s first space station. Rescue workers carry Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang out of a return capsule […]