Taliban impose “harsh” limits on Afghans’ religious freedom – US panel
Washington DC, US Reuters Conditions for religious freedom in Afghanistan have “drastically deteriorated” since the Taliban seized power last year as the last US-led foreign troops pulled out after 20 years of war, a bipartisan US commission said on Tuesday. The Sunni Muslim extremists’ “harsh enforcement” of their hardline version of Islam “violates the freedom […]
Record number of migrants arrive in Britain by boat on a single day
London, UK Reuters The number of migrants arriving in Britain in small boats hit a record for a single day on Monday, as the rise in dangerous journeys across the English Channel continues despite UK Government plans to deport those arriving illegally to Rwanda. Britain’s Ministry of Defence said 1,295 people in 27 boats were […]
Ukraine girds for more violence on Independence Day, war’s six month mark
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Ukrainians on Wednesday mark 31 years since they broke free from the Russia-dominated Soviet Union in what is certain to be a day of subdued, but defiant celebrations overshadowed by fears of new Russian missile attacks. Ukraine’s Independence Day, which falls six months since Russia’s 24th February invasion, has this year taken […]
Brazil to display heart of monarch who declared independence in 1822
Brasilia, BrazilReuters The heart of Portuguese monarch Dom Pedro I, who declared Brazilian independence from Portugal 200 years ago and was named “emperor” of Brazil, arrived from Portugal on Monday and will be put on display as part of independence anniversary celebrations. The heart has been kept in an urn with formaldehyde in the Portuguese […]
In the US, retired Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland dies at age 95
Milwaukee, US AP Retired Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland, a leading Catholic liberal who pushed for social justice and increased power for women in the church before he resigned amid a sex and financial scandal, has died. He was 95. A classically trained musician who spoke multiple languages, Weakland died overnight at Clement Manor in Greenfield, […]
Former Australia PM “undermined” responsible government with secret ministries – solicitor general
Sydney, Australia Reuters Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said advice from the solicitor general showed his predecessor Scott Morrison’s secret appointment to ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic “fundamentally undermined” responsible government despite being legally valid. The advice from the country’s second highest law officer was a “very clear criticism” of the implications for Australia’s parliamentary […]
Ukrainian soldiers accuse Russians of abuses in captivity
Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Three Ukrainian soldiers who say they were wounded and taken prisoner by Russia after one of the war’s biggest battles and later released, on Monday accused their captors of torture and psychological pressure. The men, part of a force that spent weeks fighting from a vast steelworks in the southern port of […]
US, UN back new human rights training for Colombia police
Bogota, Colombia Reuters Colombia’s national police force will launch a training program with the help of the United States and United Nations meant to prevent abuses and human rights violations by cops, the head of the force said on Monday. The plan is part of efforts, especially by the new government of leftist President Gustavo […]
Pope invites cardinal on trial to attend Vatican meeting
Rome, Italy AP Pope Francis has taken another step to rehabilitate Cardinal Angelo Becciu, inviting the once-powerful Vatican prelate to an upcoming meeting of cardinals two years after Francis forced his resignation based on purported financial improprieties. Becciu, 74, is currently on trial in the Vatican’s criminal tribunal, accused of sending €125,000 in Holy See […]
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We have a homelessness epidemic in Australia at the moment. They say many of us are only two failed paycheques, or three interest rate rises away from homelessness. PICTURE: Kylie De Guia/Unsplash How can you protect yourself against homelessness? Watch your debt. Do your best to reduce debt and build savings. Join a community. The […]