(The New York Times) Before Jamshed Eric plunges deep below Karachi’s streets to clean out clogged sewers with his bare hands, he says a little prayer to Jesus to keep him safe. The work is grueling, and he wears no mask or gloves to protect him from the stinking sludge and toxic plumes of gas that lurk deep underground. “It is a difficult job,” Mr. Eric said. “In the … [Read more...] about Sewer Cleaners Wanted in Pakistan: Only Christians Need Apply.
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‘Mind Boggling’ 122 Million Jobs Lost in India
(fin24) The world’s biggest lockdown forced 122 million people out of jobs in India last month, according to estimates from a leading private sector think tank. Employment plunged in April after the government imposed a 40-day lockdown in a nation of 1.3 billion people, forcing businesses to shut and pushing up the jobless rate to 27.1% in the week ended May 3, surveys by … [Read more...] about ‘Mind Boggling’ 122 Million Jobs Lost in India
DHS Report: China Hid Virus’ Severity to Hoard Supplies
(AP) U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show. Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security … [Read more...] about DHS Report: China Hid Virus’ Severity to Hoard Supplies
South Korea: Kim Jong Un Did Not Have Surgery
(Politico) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official said Sunday, amid speculation about his health that continues to linger even after he reappeared publicly in recent days. North Korea had said Saturday that Kim attended the completion of a fertilizer factory near Pyongyang on Friday, in his first public … [Read more...] about South Korea: Kim Jong Un Did Not Have Surgery
‘Christians Are Suffering Even More’: India During Coronavirus
(OpenDoors) On March 24, India’s Prime Minister announced a 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This sudden announcement gave India’s 1.3 billion citizens only hours to prepare for the lockdown that has become one of the largest and strictest in the world. Amongst the activities prohibited by the national lockdown are religious gatherings. Many churches in … [Read more...] about ‘Christians Are Suffering Even More’: India During Coronavirus