The latest from inside China thanks to our on-the-ground expert: “While residents of Wuhan have been blocked from leaving the city ever since it was quarantined on January 23, the approximately 5 million Wuhan locals who were stuck outside of Wuhan when the quarantine was implemented face their own unique challenges. They have been turned…
PHOTO: Justin Welby is one of the Archbishops who apologized. (Reuters: Thomas Mukoya) Key points: The apology recognized “the division and hurt this has caused” However, the statement did not retract the “pastoral guidance” issued by the Bishops In an open letter to Archbishops, supporters of LGBT+ equality in the church described the pastoral guidance…
A medical worker in a protective suit adjusts a drip bag for a patient at a hospital, following an outbreak of the new coronavirus in Wuhan. -Reuters The thousands of coronavirus cases in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the center of the epidemic, is likely “just the tip of the iceberg,” a medical expert said….
Caracas, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) A special commission appointed by the Venezuelan National Assembly will begin an investigation into the alleged corruption of Congressman Juan Guaido and his supporters on Wednesday, February 5, announced Congressman Jose Brito. According to Brito, the investigations will be carried out on the use of funds from the alleged humanitarian…
The Mexican authorities used pepper spray on a caravan of 4,000 Central American migrants who tried to enter the country illegally and dangled the possibility of jobs for those who registered. MEXICO CITY — For generations, Mexico served as a relatively open thruway for undocumented migrants traveling to the United States. Tens of thousands crossed…
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez labels ruling ‘shameful’ Opponents argue it is essentially a ‘wealth test’ US supreme court building is seen in Washington. Photograph: Will Dunham/Reuters The US supreme court has allowed the Trump administration to block immigrants seeking permanent residency in America on the basis of their likelihood to use public benefits such as housing…