WHO chief says China’s zero-COVID policy not “sustainable”
London, UKReuters The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy is not sustainable given what is now known of the virus, in rare public comments by the UN agency on a government’s handling of the pandemic. “We don’t think that it is sustainable considering the behaviour of the virus […]
Sri Lanka protesters call for new government a day after clashes kill eight
Colombo, Sri LankaReuters Protesters and a key trade group in Sri Lanka called for a new government to take control of the crisis-hit country on Tuesday while the President asked for calm following clashes that claimed eight lives and prompted his brother to quit as prime minister. Sri Lanka has been suffering its worst economic […]
Ukraine pushes Russian troops back in counter-offensive near Kharkiv
Kharkiv, UkraineReuters Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces had recaptured villages from Russian troops north and north-east of Kharkiv, pressing a counter-offensive that could signal a shift in the war’s momentum and jeopardise Russia’s main advance. Tetiana Apatchenko, press officer for the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, the main Ukrainian force in the area, confirmed that […]
Europeans want fairer, greener, more agile EU – report
Brussels, BelgiumReuters European Union citizens would like the 27-nation bloc to become fairer, show greater solidarity, lead the fight against climate change and make swifter decisions, even if it means scrapping the need for unanimity on some issues, an EU report showed. The report is the result of a year of consultations with citizens by […]
Colombia cartel shuts down towns over leader’s extradition
Bogota, ColombiaAP The Gulf Clan drug cartel shut down dozens of towns in northern Colombia for four days in reaction to its leader being extradited to the US for trial. It warned that anyone who disobeyed the stay-at-home order risked being shot or having their vehicle burned. Businesses closed, schools stayed shut, intercity bus service […]
New denomination urges United Methodists to walk out of the wilderness
Garner, North Carolina, USRNS Fourteen United Methodists gathered in a sanctuary of a church on Saturday to watch a daylong broadcast of inspirational sermons from a group of Christians promising to lead them out of the wilderness and into the Promised Land. The 6th annual gathering of the Wesleyan Covenant Association was broadcast live from […]
Ugandan clergy seek explanations ahead of a crackdown on noise pollution
Kampala, Uganda Religious leaders in Uganda have called for further explanation on how new bans on “noise pollution” will operate following the announcement of a new police crackdown. The clergy made the request after Deputy Inspector General of Police, Major General Geoffrey Tusiime Katsigazi, directed regional and district police commanders to launch operations targeting churches […]
Group including Turkish missionaries kidnapped in Haiti – media
Reuters A group of people including at least eight Turkish missionaries has been kidnapped in Haiti after traveling by bus from the Dominican Republic, according to Haitian and Dominican media, amid a wave of gang violence in Haiti. The abduction occurred on Sunday afternoon near Croix-des-Bouquets, where a group of US and Canadian missionaries was […]
The journey
Many great stories place the main character on a journey of discovery. PICTURE: Khamkéo Vilaysing/Unsplash. They have to discover a truth that will change them. But first there is the lie they already believe that is holding them back. How will they discover the truth? Will they reject the lie? Really powerful stuff. But I’m talking about your story. […]
What they wore: Amish Country exhibit spotlights sex abuse
PETER SMITH, of Associated Press, reports on how exhibitions aim to shed light on sex abuse among members of the Amish, Mennonite and similar groups in the US…