Catholic Bishops Decline To Bless Same-Sex Marriages
Senegal’s Catholic bishops have said they refuse to bless same-sex couples, the latest outcry following the Vatican’s recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples in certain contexts. Last month, the Catholic Church said priests could bless “irregular” and same-sex couples as long as they were not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings. The declaration, published by the Vatican’s faith department...
South Korea’s First Transgender Soldier, Byun-Hee Confirmed Dead At Age 23
Byun-Hee who was identified as the first transgender in South Korea which led to his sack in the South Korean military is reported dead. Firefighters found 23-year-old Byun Hee-soo at her home in Cheongju, south of Seoul, after a mental health counselor called emergency services to report that she had not been heard from since Sunday. Yonhap news agency reported...
George Floyd’s Funeral To Hold On June 9
A funeral for George Floyd, the black man who died in US police custody after a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck, will be held June 9 in Houston, the family’s lawyer said Monday. “In Minneapolis, there will be a memorial here Thursday, at 1:00 to 3:00,” said attorney Ben Crump, speaking at a press conference in Minneapolis to report...
Comoros Ex-Leader, Sambi Bags Life Imprisonment Over Treason
A former President of Comoros, an island nation off Mozambique, Ahmed Abdallah Sambi has been found guilty of treason for selling passports to people from the Middle East and sentenced life imprisonment by a state security court. The country's former leader was charged with treason and the court said it found him guilty of selling Comorian passports to people in...
Putin Orders Ceasefire In Ukraine For Orthodox Christmas
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, celebrated this week by both countries, according to the Kremlin. This is the first time Russia introduced a full ceasefire in Ukraine since the launch of the offensive in February last year. The announcement comes following a request for a ceasefire during the religious holiday from...
When ISIS Attacks Vatican, “You Would Wish I Was Elected President” – Trump
When ISIS attacks the Vatican, ‘you would wish I was elected President’ – Trump blasts Pope Francis US President, Donald Trump has replied Pope Francis, who earlier criticized him and described him as non-Christian. Trump responded to the criticism at a campaign rally in Kiawah Island, S.C., warning the pontiff about the Islamic State, who he said: “their primary goal is...
US President Joe Biden Weeps As He Loses 13-Year-Old Dog, Champ
US President, Joe Biden has expressed grief over the death of his 13-year-old German Shepherd dog, Champ describing it as cherished champion. The cause of Champ's death was not disclosed, it may not be unconnected with old age. In a Facebook post in his verified account, President Biden extolled Champ for identifying with the family and connecting with its feelings during...
Senegal Bans Night Buses After Crash Killed 40
The Senegalese government decided Tuesday to ban night buses between towns and villages after the death toll in a weekend head-on crash left 40 dead. The import of used tyres from abroad was also outlawed in a list of measures announced after one of the worst road disasters for years, caused by a burst tyre. More than 100 people were also...
Woman Wins £23,000 Payout After Being Demoted While On Maternity Leave
Dr. Katie Lidster, 38, was demoted from her position at the Government-backed UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) while caring for her second child, Daisy, who had been born two months premature. She took her employer of seven years to court and won while being represented by her husband, a fellow scientist because they couldn’t afford a barrister. Due to complications, Daisy...
Korean Actress And Model, Song Yoo-Jung Dies Mysteriously At 26
26-year-old South Korean actress and model, Song Yoo-Jung has died mysteriously. Song Yoo-Jung’s death was confirmed by her talent agency, Sublime Artist Agency on Instagram on Monday night Jan 25th with no cause of death given. She was found dead in Seoul on Saturday amid high rate of suicides by young entertainers in the country. The actress’ agency confirmed a private funeral ceremony...
