Day: November 4, 2020

Vatican orders investigation of Polish archbishop over alleged cover-up of sexual abuse cases

The Vatican has ordered an investigation into the former archbishop of Gdansk on suspicion of negligence over sex abuse allegations, a month after the pope accepted the resignation of a bishop accused of shielding sexually abusive priests. The Vatican Embassy in Warsaw said in a statement that local Church officials would look into allegations against… Read More Vatican orders investigation of Polish archbishop over alleged cover-up of sexual abuse cases

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Israeli soldiers fatally shoot Palestinian officer who reportedly fired at them

A Palestinian motorist fired a pistol at Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday and was killed by them, a military spokesman said, and Palestinians identified the dead man as an officer in their security forces. There were no Israeli casualties in the incident at a roadside military position near the Palestinian city… Read More Israeli soldiers fatally shoot Palestinian officer who reportedly fired at them

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Italy’s lower house of parliament passes bill aimed at protection of LGBT+ community

Italy’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed an anti-discrimination bill that makes violence against women and LGBT+ people a hate crime, with those found guilty of such attacks risking longer prison terms. The bill was approved by 265 votes to 193 in the 630-member chamber and now needs a final green light from the… Read More Italy’s lower house of parliament passes bill aimed at protection of LGBT+ community

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Heavy fighting reported as Ethiopia launches military operations in Tigray region

Heavy fighting broke out in Ethiopia’s Tigray region on Wednesday, diplomatic sources said, after the prime minister launched military operations in response to what he said was an attack on federal troops. In September, Tigray held regional elections in defiance of the federal government, which called the vote “illegal”. The row has escalated in recent… Read More Heavy fighting reported as Ethiopia launches military operations in Tigray region

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Ivory Coast police surround houses of political opposition leaders

Police in Ivory Coast surrounded the houses of two of President Alassane Ouattara’s main rivals on Tuesday after the government accused them of sedition for creating a parallel administration in defiance of Ouattara’s landslide win in Saturday’s election. It was not immediately clear if anyone had been arrested. But the moves deepened a bitter standoff… Read More Ivory Coast police surround houses of political opposition leaders

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U.S. formally withdraws from global climate change pact

The United States formally exited the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, fulfilling an old promise by President Donald Trump to withdraw the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter from the global pact to fight climate change. But the outcome of the tight U.S. election contest will determine for how long. Trump’s Democratic rival, Joe Biden, has promised… Read More U.S. formally withdraws from global climate change pact

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Chidi Nwaogu named ‘Big Winner’ at the 2020 ITU Global Innovation Challenge

About a month ago, 20 initial winners were announced by the International Telecommunications Union, for its Global Innovation Challenge, which seeks to recognize innovators and ecosystem builders around the world, on their digital solutions to transform communities. About a month later, two days ago, the 20 winners shortlisted to 7 winners, and eventually, one “Big… Read More Chidi Nwaogu named ‘Big Winner’ at the 2020 ITU Global Innovation Challenge

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