Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti
Armed gunmen hijacked a bus with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unknown destination taking all passengers hostage.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap four Catholic nuns on highway
Armed gangs have been kidnapping people, including priests, for ransom from villages and on highways increasing insecurity in Nigeria.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Ex-Argentine leader Fernandez indicted, tied to nuns and guns scandal
A federal judge accused them and other officials of the Fernandez administration of crimes "including the deliberate seizure of funds principally meant for public road works."
Wed Dec 28 2016
Pope warns gossiping priests, nuns to 'bite your tongue'
Pope Francis told gossip-loving priests and nuns to bite their tongues, and warned those breaking their vow of obedience to fall into line sharpish.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Nuns in India halt adoption services because of new guidelines
Thirty orphanages in India have decided to shutter their adoption services rather than comply with a new government system that makes it easier for single and divorced people to adopt children.
Mon Oct 12 2015
Pakistan targets 3 Catholic nuns as part of campaign against foreigners
Pakistan canceled the visas of three Philippine nuns, prompting a lawsuit from the Catholic Church, a case that highlights the Pakistani government's growing suspicion of foreigners.
Thu Jun 25 2015
World Cup: Nuns fight human trafficking during the tournament
An international association of Catholic nuns launched a public awareness campaign to combat human trafficking and prostitution.
Tue May 20 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024