Article 265 of the Iranian Penal Code imposes this kind of punishment, which is applicable to more than 100 other offences. For Amnesty International, the incident represents “another horrific example of the Iranian authorities’ warped priorities”.
The seven are accused - without clear evidence - of the murder of Hindu leader Laxmanananda Saraswati. The assassination had been claimed by the Maoists, but the blame was dumped on the Christian minority. Inmates are people of humble origins and illiterate; they even include a disabled person.
The data issued by World Bank. In 2017, India's gross domestic product reached 2,597 billion dollars, while France’s stopped at 2,582 billion. The country has reacted well to the negative repercussions of the rupee ban. In 2018, economic growth will be 7.4%.
The Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar led the inauguration of the new facility, which is run by the Servants of Mary. The school “must also be like a loving mother who gives life to future philosophers, scientists, illustrious thinkers”. Competitions, trips and extra-curricular activities will stimulate the pupils to challenge themselves in every situation.
Victims include Haroon Bilor, one of the leading exponents of the Awami National Party. The bomber was loaded with eight kilos of explosives. Protests against the Islamabad government: "No guarantee of security". Deployment of over 371 thousand soldiers to defend polling stations.
The last chance for the four men is to appeal to the clemency of the Indian president. The case of the ferocious group rape of 2012 shone the spotlight on the issue of widespread violence against women. In India the mentality that treats women - and even girls – as an object of men's desire or possession is imbedded.
The number of people killed due to fake news shared by messages and videos has risen to 27. The Delhi authorities call upon the top management to assume their responsibilities. Projects to collaborate with the police; new functions to block "fake news chains".
India’s Information Technology Ministry slams messaging service for lax control over content. In recent weeks, 25 people have been killed for allegedly kidnapping children. For journalist, lynching is linked to rising nationalism.
The Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar invites everyone to participate in the solemn Mass on August 25th. In 2008, Hindu radicals implemented the most ferocious persecution against Christians ever recorded in India. Special ceremonies scheduled to support "reconciliation, peace and grace". The faith of Christians is strong: "We are grateful to the Lord for the number of faithful continues to grow".
On July 2nd Antonio Guterres visited the Kutupalong camp: "“I heard heartbreaking accounts from Rohingya refugees that will stay with me forever". Need to relocate at least 200 thousand displaced people to save them from monsoon rains.
Michele Brambilla arrived in the Asian country in 2007. The two most important tasks for the local Church are "the question of the workers and pastoral work in parishes". About 70 million young people are "a huge potential".
The victims all belong to the same Bhatia caste family. Members of the middle class, living in the capital for over 20 years managing property stores. One of the grandchildren had celebrated her engagement two weeks ago.
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