Japan to brace the challenge of a growing ageing population
The Japanese society is witnessing an unusual development – a shrinking young population – as the estimated number of people over the age of…
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Hungary Fails to Aid Syrian Refugees
As the war in Syria escalates, refugees rush to neighboring Hungary to seek asylum, to the displeasure of the people and its Prime Minister. Hungary’s…
Pope Francis meets Castro brothers in Cuba
On Sunday, 20th September, Pope Francis, during his 4-day visit to Cuba, met with Cuban President Raul Castro and his brother and predecessor Fidel…
Catholic Church to become divided on Pope Francis’ nonjudgmental approach
The perception of Pope Francis has remained a positive one ever since his appointment at the Catholic Church 2 ½ years ago. The humble, Argentine-born…
Protestors in Washington oppose Burkina Faso military takeover
In a large demonstration in front of the White House on Sunday, 20th September, Washington-based citizens from Burkina Faso, along with other protestors stood…
Boko Haram leaders dismiss claims of territory gains by the Nigerian government
The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has criticized the Nigerian government, in a new audio message, for claiming to have regained territorial control…
Afghan Taliban faces split as talks fail to resolve its leadership crisis
In what appeared to be a major dispute over the succession of leadership, the Taliban have announced failure to put an end to the row…