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Thailand’s Move Forward Party takes on biggest political taboo
The monarchy has long had an exalted status in Thai society, and is shielded from criticism by section 112 of the penal code
Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks
Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-narcotics laws: trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can result in the death penalty
India: 121 churches of 15 denominations destroyed in Manipur violence
Food is scarce as a curfew is still enforced by the army and paramilitary troops
New secretary general of Caritas says organization ready to move forward
Dutton recognized the increasing fragility of the world, with ongoing conflicts, humanitarian crises, and the plight of millions affected by climate change and poverty
Philippine bishop says new leadership of Caritas to strengthen its mission
“We look forward to working closely with [Archbishop Kikuchi] to advance social justice and integral human development”
‘Sign of the times’: Thai election a referendum on the army
The military has a long history of political intervention in modern Thailand, with a dozen coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932
With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games
The Southeast Asia Games, hosted by Cambodia for the first time, featured a US$150 million stadium built by China specifically for the event
Bishop of Hong Kong: ‘Bridge church’ challenged to connect diverse parts
Bishop Chow said many Catholics “appreciate what [Pope Francis] is doing for the Church in China”
Caritas Internationalis elects Scottish humanitarian worker as new secretary general
Alistair Dutton is currently executive director of Caritas Scotland and has over 25 years of experience in the humanitarian field
Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand’s opposition earth-shaker
Pita first appeared in Thailand's political scene as one of the fresh faces of the newly formed progressive Future Foward Party in 2018
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