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Mormon Church broadens restrictions for transgender members
New York Times, Published on 28/08/2024
» NEW YORK - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expanded its restrictions on transgender members, issuing new guidance that includes prohibiting people who pursue transition from working with children.
Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing
AFP, Published on 13/08/2022
» NEW YORK: Salman Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after Iran ordered his killing, was on a ventilator and could lose an eye following a stabbing attack at a literary event in New York state on Friday.
When you can take it with you -- just
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 13/03/2022
» If you were leaving home forever and had just a few hours to collect your thoughts and most precious belongings, items that would have to fit into a knapsack or purse, or just your pockets, what would you choose?
Indonesia: Bali bombing group was planning fresh attacks
Published on 20/08/2021
» JAKARTA: The extremist group behind the Bali bombings was planning a fresh attack during Indonesia’s independence day celebrations this week, police said on Friday, citing militants arrested in a crackdown that netted dozens of suspects.
Iranian ex-official ordered executions in 1988: Swedish prosecutors
AFP, Published on 11/08/2021
» STOCKHOLM - A former Iranian prison official handed out death sentences as part of a 1988 purge of political dissidents, Swedish prosecutors said on the first day of a landmark case likely to stoke tensions in the Islamic republic.
At least three dead in Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel
AFP, Published on 01/02/2021
» MOGADISHU - At least three people including two civilians were killed in a jihadist attack Sunday on a Mogadishu hotel, a Somali security source said, adding that the death toll could rise with assailants still inside.
Female Afghan TV journalist and activist shot dead
AFP, Published on 11/12/2020
» JALALABAD (AFGHANISTAN) - A female Afghan news anchor and activist was shot dead by assailants Thursday, her employer said, the second journalist killed in a month in Afghanistan.
IS claims responsibility for deadly Mali attacks on 50 soldiers
AFP, Published on 03/11/2019
» BAMAKO - The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for a devastating raid that killed 49 Malian troops as well as a blast that led to the death of a French soldier who became the latest casualty in the conflict-torn region.
Censorship blues
News, Postbag, Published on 17/11/2017
» Re: "Thailand's internet freedom 'in decline'", and "Anti-coup elements in the crosshairs", (BP, Nov 16).
Malaysia probes atheist group after uproar over apostates
Reuters, Published on 07/08/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia is investigating an international atheist organisation, a minister said on Monday, after a picture of the group's local chapter went viral, sparking claims that Muslim apostates were involved.