Anugrah Kumar

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Mormon church sued again for allegedly using offerings to pad investments

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is facing a new federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City over accusations that its investment arm improperly used donations intended for charity.

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  Nov 6, 2023

  Italian senator speaks out after UK court blocks baby Indi Gregory from treatment in Rome

  A former senator from Italy is speaking up after a U.K. court decided that 8-month-old Indi Gregory, who battles a rare mitochondrial disease on life support, can’t go to Rome for treatment, drawing global focus to the struggle faced by her parents.

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  Nov 5, 2023

  Vineyard report warns of alleged 'culture of manipulation,' self idolization under Alan Scott

  Causeway Coast Vineyard church in Northern Ireland has released an investigation report into spiritual and leadership abuse allegations against former paster Alan Scott, highlighting accusations of manipulation, narcissistic behavior and public shaming.

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  Nov 4, 2023

  Dozens of Church of England bishops want to allow clergy same-sex civil marriages

  More than 40 Church of England bishops and senior church figures have expressed their desire to see an end to the denomination's ban on same-sex marriage among clergy.

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  Nov 3, 2023

  Judge denies 8-month-old Indi Gregory right to further treatment in Italy

  A United Kingdom court has blocked the transfer of 8-month-old Indi Gregory, who is on life support fighting a rare mitochondrial disease, to Italy for medical treatment. The baby girl is under treatment at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

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  Nov 2, 2023

  #DearElon: Free speech advocates urge Musk to thwart gov’t censorship

  Free speech advocates are urging Elon Musk to extend his support for those facing discrimination over X posts to those suffering government censorship. The call comes on the first anniversary of Musk taking the reins as CEO of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

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  Oct 30, 2023

  United Nations experts warn Nigerian blasphemy laws violate international human rights

  United Nations human rights experts have issued a joint letter to Nigeria’s government, stating that the country’s blasphemy laws infringe on international human rights standards.

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  Oct 29, 2023

  Christian councilman reinstated after suspension for saying ‘pride is sin,’ rebuking lewd parades

  A local councilmember in Britain, King Lawal, has been reinstated to his former position at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council after a suspension lasting several months for a tweet he posted that called pride “a sin, not a virtue,” based on his Christian beliefs.

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  Oct 29, 2023

  ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54

  Matthew Perry, the prominent actor famously known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom “Friends,” died in his Los Angeles-area home at the age of 54. Conflicting reports initially suggested drowning as a cause, while the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.

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  Oct 29, 2023

  Israel sends troops into Gaza, begins next phase of war against Hamas: ‘It will be long and difficult’

  Israel has initiated a new phase in its war against Hamas, expanding its military operations to include ground forces in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the decision aims to destroy Hamas’ governmental and military capabilities and to secure the release of hostages.