Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they have rescued more than 160 Chinese nationals from “slavery-like conditions.” Workers were building a factory for Chinese automaker BYD in Camacari, in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. What do we know about workers’ conditions? Since November, Bahia’s Ministry of Public Works said it had “identified 163 workers who appear to … Read more
In tonight’s edition, at least 21 people died in Mozambique in post-electoral violence, after the top court confirmed long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory. Also, Famine has spread across war-torn Sudan and is projected to expand even further, a UN-backed assessment says. And Scuba Claus makes the over 13,000-kilometer trip to Capetown for the joy of children … Read more
Washington— NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday as it flew closer to the sun than any other spacecraft, with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of up to 930 degrees Celsius (1,700 degrees Fahrenheit). Launched in August 2018, the spacecraft is on a seven-year mission to deepen scientific understanding of our star … Read more
Morocco’s justice and Islamic affairs ministers unveiled sweeping changes to the country’s family law on Tuesday. The initiative aims to include over 100 amendments to current law that would give women greater rights in child custody and guardianship disputes as well as a veto on polygamy. This is Morocco’s first review of its family code … Read more
Port au Prince, Haiti – At least two people were killed and others wounded on Tuesday when armed men opened fire on a group of journalists attending a government press conference to announce the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital. A witness to the attack told Reuters. A journalist present at the scene, speaking on … Read more
Grocery shopping this Christmas season may bring some relief compared to recent years, as declining food inflation in many countries helps ease pressure on holiday budgets. Except, chocolate! As consumers in Germany rush to stock up for the holidays, local media reported this week that they are paying nearly 50% more for Kinder Chocolate Santa … Read more
France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Bethlehem on the subdued and dark Christmas celebrations, overshadowed for a second year by the war in Gaza. Source link
Pope Francis on Christmas Eve opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican to kick off Jubilee 2025. By walking through the Holy Door, Catholics will be able to receive a ‘plenary indulgence’ for their sins. The door will remain open for the year to welcome an expected 30 million pilgrims. Source … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump condemned Joe Biden on Tuesday for commuting the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the outgoing president’s decision “devastating” for victims’ families. The Republican leader has reported plans to resume executions upon his return to the White House. Source link
