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Myanmar's anti-junta movement shows support for Rohingya

Movement demanding a return to democracy has grown to include fighting for ethnic minority rights

Junta trial of Myanmar's Suu Kyi to hear first testimony

The mass uprising has been met with a brutal military crackdown that has killed more than 850 people

Gas blast in China kills 12, rescue operation ongoing: officials

Some 900 residents have been evacuated as the blast may have damaged the surrounding buildings

Agnes Chow: Catholic girl to jailed Hong Kong democracy leader

One of Chow's most successful roles has been bringing international attention to the city's democracy movement

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released on pro-democracy protest anniversary

Two years ago on June 12, thousands of protesters surrounded the city's legislature in an attempt to stop the passage of a bill

Vatican Bank posts profit despite tough pandemic times

The bank reported a net profit of 36.4 million euros ($44.2 million), down from 38 million euros in 2019

Pope rejects Cardinal Marx’s offer to quit over abuse

When Cardinal Marx led the German Bishops' Conference a study revealed widespread sexual abuse by German clergy.

Myanmar military plane carrying monks crashes, casualties feared

At least seven people, including two senior monks, are reported dead in the crash

North Korea shores up loyalty in face of pandemic

The Covid-19 crisis is compounding the isolated country's systemic, institutional and economic challenges

Chinese policies 'may prevent millions of minority births'

New research has found that Beijing is keen to reduce the population of mainly Muslim Uyghurs in Xinjiang

Taliban demands 'remorse' from fearful Afghan interpreters

Joe Biden sets September deadline to end Washington's 20-year military involvement in the war-wracked country

Pope's pain over bodies found at Canadian indigenous school

The discovery of the remains of the children last month sent shockwaves through Canadian society

National Right to Life decries new US abortion bill

Thais left in the lurch as mass vaccination falters

The ordeals of Myanmar's child soldiers

Vatican rejects dismissed Indian nun's second appeal

Sri Lankan Catholics celebrate St. Anthony's feast remotely

A call for religious reform