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Wesolowski, 66, is the highest-ranking former Vatican official to be arrested for allegations related to the sexual abuse of minors and the first to be tried on such charges at the Vatican. Wesolowski is accused of possession of child pornography as well as offenses related to the sexual abuse of.... |
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Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi personally sought an explanation from Australia's ambassador on Saturday, demanding the allegations be taken seriously. But her Australian counterpart Julie Bishop responded by holding a mirror up to Indonesia, saying its failure to secure its borders made the controversial policy necessary. |
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Pope Francis said on Monday that oil and weapons seem to weigh more on the scale of economic interests than the lives of thousands of Christians in the Middle East, and while proclaiming peace and justice the world tolerates traffickers of death, Vatican Radio reports. |
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On the Saturday before the marriage equality referendum, Ger Philpott was canvassing at the traffic junctions in Fairview. A man cycled up to him and asked him what the YES campaign was about. “I told him and he angrily replied that it was just so I could marry my sister and called me a child-abusing abomination,” says Ger, incredulously. |
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Australia has been accused of having paid people smugglers to keep their boats off the country’s shores within its efforts to curb inflow of asylum-seekers. A boat captain and two crew members apprehended by the Indonesian police under suspicion of people trafficking told the authorities that they.... |
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Although Paganism is growing rapidly in the UK, there are still only an estimated 53,170 practising Pagans in England (of which 11,026 are Wiccans), and what is considered to be 'an air of mystery' around it. There are also a lot of misconceptions about Wicca and its followers: some of whom describe themselves as witches and wizards. |
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Next week, hit musical Mamma Mia! is returning to Northern Ireland, starring Co Down actress Niamh Perry in the lead role. The 25-year-old Bangor girl plays Sophie Sheridan in this heart-warming tale of family and friendship, which is set to the timeless songs of Swedish pop band Abba. |
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Seven out of 10 voters also now disagree with Mr Abbott's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage, while just 29 per cent of capital city residents believe housing is affordable for prospective first home-buyers. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has repeatedly refused to deny or confirm the reports despite.... |
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RMELBOURNE, Australia. Australia’s foreign minister has responded to allegations that Australian officials paid people smugglers to turn back a migrant boat by saying Indonesia must “enforce sovereignty over its borders.” Indonesia -- where the migrants then arrived – has launched an investigation.... |
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The east Belfast writer hopes the show about the north Belfast legend - Frank Carson: A Rebel Without a Pause - will be a cracker. Dan, who will portray the comedian himself, says: "Frank was hilarious. And unlike other comics, his life story wasn't ruined by tragedy. He always had a smile on his face and he had a happy family life. |
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1. Context. According to Freedom House, Coptic Christians form a "substantial minority" in Egypt (Freedom House 2015). According to Minority Rights Group International (MRG), the Coptic population ranges between 4.7 and 7.1 million (Nov. 2013). Sources indicate that Christians account for approximately 10 percent of the population (AP 6 Jan. |
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