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Christians urge government to withdraw letters issued to weekly
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KUALA LUMPUR (APEN) – An ecumenical body has called upon the Malaysian government to withdraw the three “warning letters” and the “show cause” letter sent to the Catholic weekly newspaper, the Herald.
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M A Thomas human rights award goes to tribal activist
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BANGALORE, India (APEN) – Ms Dayabai, a social activist involved in organizing tribal people in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been selected for this year’s M A Thomas National Human Rights Award.
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Conference calls for “climate justice”
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BANGKOK (APEN) – Some 170 participants, who attended a three-day conference held here have called for a “fundamental departure from the current global order" to solve the crisis of climate change.
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Leaders of faith-based organizations resolve to bring vulnerable children to the centre of their initiatives
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CHIANG MAI, Thailand (APEN) – A regional conference held here on “Reclaiming rights of children affected and living with HIV and AIDS in Asia” have expressed concern over the increasing incidence of HIV and AIDS in children and the increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children “similar to what has happened in Sub-Saharan Africa two decades ago.” |
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G8 summit fails climate change
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HOKKAIDO, Japan (APEN) -- No real progress was made on the climate change agenda at the three-day G8 summit, said a social activist and researcher. |
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Film on Saint Thomas the Apostle
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CHENNAI, India (APEN) – Thousands of people attended the formal launch of a feature movie project on the life of Saint Thomas the Apostle, held here on 3 July, the apostle’s feast day. |
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WCC names winners of essay competition
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BANGALORE, India (APEN) – An international ecumenical body has named on 1 July the winners of an essay competition organized by it. |
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Bible allowed during Olympic games
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HONG KONG (APEN) – After weeks and months of rumors and disinformation, it has become certain that China will allow Bible to be used during the Olympics games beginning on 8 August. |
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Pope concerned about Catholic education
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HONG KONG (APEN) -- Pope Benedict XVI has expressed concern over the difficulties the Catholic Church here has been facing in providing Catholic education to children. |
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CCA invites logo, poster and song for next general assembly
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CHIANG MAI, Thailand (APEN) – An Asian ecumenical body has invited art works as well as a theme song for its general assembly to be held in 2010.
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