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UCA Asia News - Sept 13

 

Thousands flee Myanmar’s conflict-stricken Chin state

Military airstrikes, shelling force people to seek refuge at nearby villages

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Indian bishop’s remarks on jihad cause ripples in Kerala

Critics allege the comments were meant to divide religions but Kerala bishops have support to the prelate

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Bishops accuse Duterte of turning Philippines death valley

Three leading churchmen call for national atonement and an end to a culture of killing and corruption gripping the country

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Indonesian minister's bid to gag activists draws fire

Maritime and investment affairs minister threatens 2 rights defenders for discussing his alleged dealings in Papua

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North Korea test-fires new 'long-range cruise missile': KCNA

It was North Korea's first missile launch after it tested a new tactical short-range ballistic missile in March

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Macau democracy camp loses ground after legislative vote

Of the 33 seats in Macau's legislature, 14 are directly elected, and the pro-democracy camp won just two

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Churches oppose anti-minorities bill in Malaysia

Any law aiming to restrict or control non-Muslims is against Federal Constitution of Malaysia, faith groups say

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Why a calmer Asia is buying more arms?

India and China accounted for 16.7 percent of the money spent on the military globally in 2020

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Cardinal asks Eucharistic Congress to pray for Korean peace

Korean Catholics continue to pray for peace and reconciliation in Korean Peninsula, says Cardinal Yeom

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Vietnamese fleeing virus found in refrigerated truck: media

Vietnam has been battling a devastating fourth wave of the virus since April and tens of millions of people are under stay-at-home orders

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Pope to meet Slovak Jews after warning on anti-Semitism

Pope Francis began a three-day visit to Slovakia on Sept. 12, with plans to meet with the country's President, the Jewish and Roma communities

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