China closely tracking debris of its most powerful rocket
Beijing, ChinaReuters Remnants of a large, newly launched Chinese rocket are expected to streak back through the atmosphere this coming weekend in an uncontrolled re-entry the Beijing government said on Wednesday would be closely tracked but poses little risk to anyone on the ground. The Long March 5B rocket blasted off Sunday to deliver a […]
Vatican, Italy bishop slam “profane” Sanremo performance
Rome, ItalyAP The Vatican and an Italian Catholic bishop on Wednesday protested a performance at Italy’s Sanremo music festival that featured a “profane” faux baptism on stage, lamenting in particular that it was broadcast on public television. On the opening night of the annual song contest, a tattooed, bare-chested and barefoot singer named Achille Lauro […]
Removal of Sunday penalty rates a “backward step”, says Australian Christian Lobby
A decision to reduce some Sunday penalty rates – handed down by the Australian Fair Work Commission this week – is a “backward step” and removes an important signal that Australians want to keep at least one day a week free, says the Australian Christian Lobby. The commission handed down a decision on Thursday reducing […]