Category: News
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Monterey author empowers her character, herself, and her community
… an audience. Champion titled the book “Salmon Croquettes,” after the recipe … seasoned reader, as well. The book is written in the first … other reason to buy the book, the recipe is killer.” P … , is available at River House Books in Carmel and online at …
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Bandit attacks in northern Nigeria take their toll on besieged Christians
A church is seen guarded by soldiers behind sandbags, in Maiduguri, Nigeria May 23, 2014. Christian houses of worship are guarded by military soldiers at all times in Maiduguri. Life is fraught for many Christians in northern Nigeria, and at least 3,462 of them, including 10 priests or pastors, were murdered this year in the…
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UN warns of Afghanistan ‘humanitarian crisis’ – Vatican News
The United Nations has sent a stark message to world leaders, warning that Afghanistan is facing an “absolute catastrophe” including widespread hunger and financial collapse.
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Hurricane Grace lashes eastern Mexico as it moves inland – Vatican News
At least eight people have been killed and three are still missing, after Hurricane Grace hit Mexico twice in two days, causing widespread damage, flooding, and landslides.
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States have the primary responsibility to … protect the human rights of religious minorities
Today we honour and remember the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief. Across the world, we continue to witness a rise in hate speech, intolerance, and even physical violence and attacks on individuals, groups, and sites, purely because of their religious beliefs or significance. This violence often goes hand-in-hand with the…
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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief | 22 August
Human Rights Related to Freedom of Religion or Belief Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They are enshrined in articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Upholding these rights…
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Charles Michel following his visit to the Madrid
European Council President Charles Michel visited the reception centre for Afghan employees of EU institutions evacuated from Kabul.
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“Exceptional solidarity”: #StopHatePropaganda reaches 88 million in support of Iran’s Bahá’ís
Campaign calling on Iran’s government to end hate speech against the country’s Bahá’ís draws unprecedented global support from many segments of society.