By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion Monday as the nation’s Constitutional Court voted to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy. The decision by the tribunal of nine judges fell short of the expectations of pro-choice groups that had been pushing for … [Read more...] about Colombia’s Highest Court Legalizes Abortion up to 24 Weeks
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Ottawa Police Arrest Nearly 200 Freedom Convoy Protesters, Tow Over 50 Vehicles
(The Christian Post) Police in Ottawa, Canada, used pepper spray and stun grenades and arrested nearly 200 who were part of the Freedom Convoy to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions. Police also had more than 50 vehicles towed in an attempt to clear out demonstrators who have been protesting in the area for weeks. At least 191 protesters were arrested … [Read more...] about Ottawa Police Arrest Nearly 200 Freedom Convoy Protesters, Tow Over 50 Vehicles
US Says Russia Closer To Invading Ukraine, Agrees To Meeting
By LORI HINNANT, JIM HEINTZ and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) Russia on Sunday rescinded earlier pledges to pull tens of thousands of its troops back from Ukraine's northern border, a move that U.S. leaders said put Russia another step closer to what they said was the planned invasion of Ukraine. Residents of Ukraine's capital filled a gold-domed cathedral … [Read more...] about US Says Russia Closer To Invading Ukraine, Agrees To Meeting
Churches in Catholic Stronghold in Myanmar Continue To Be Targeted
Myanmar (International Christian Concern) The Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) continues to ignore calls by Catholic leaders to protect places of worship and deliberately attacks churches in Myanmar’s predominantly Christian regions in Kayah state. The intensified fighting has impacted at least 15 parishes in Loikaw Diocese while at least seven Catholic churches have been hit by … [Read more...] about Churches in Catholic Stronghold in Myanmar Continue To Be Targeted
Five Years On, Abducted Pastor Raymond Koh’s Whereabouts Still Unknown
Malaysia (International Christian Concern) February 12, 2017, was the last day Pastor Raymond Koh was seen. More than ten masked men jumped out from three black SUVs and abducted Pastor Koh in broad daylight, leading many to believe that he was allegedly kidnapped by members of a trained paramilitary force. Prior to his disappearance, local Islamic authorities once … [Read more...] about Five Years On, Abducted Pastor Raymond Koh’s Whereabouts Still Unknown