Tag: Social affairs
UK foreign secretary: Democracy in retreat around the world
LONDON — Democracy is “in retreat” globally and facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War, Britain’s Foreign Secretary said Wednesday...
St. Patrick’s Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd year
<p>NEW YORK — A largely virtual St. Patrick's Day is planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after the annual parade celebrating...
Corporations become unlikely financiers of racial equity
<p>In the months since the police killing of George Floyd sparked a racial reckoning in the United States, American corporations have emerged as an...
Belgian bishop lashes out at Vatican over gay unions decree
BRUSSELS — A Belgian bishop has lashed out at the Vatican over its decree that the Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex unions since God...
House expected to pass two bills aimed at bolstering women
WASHINGTON — With a nod to Women’s History Month, the Democratic-led House is expected to pass two measures Wednesday, one designed to protect women...
St. John’s juniors Moore, Cole set to transfer
<p>NEW YORK — Isaih Moore and Vince Cole are leaving St. John's after one season with the team.</p>
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Germany plans legislation to ban so-called ‘enemy lists’
<p>BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday unveiled draft legislation that would criminalize the distribution of lists naming people as potential targets for intimidation...
3 men ages 40 to 65 in homeless camp killed by driver
SAN DIEGO — The three people killed when a driver plowed through a homeless camp on a sidewalk in downtown San Diego were all...
Collaboration with police divides social workers across US
CHICAGO — Rayshard Brooks was killed last June when Atlanta police responding to a report of a man asleep in a car blocking a...
EXPLAINER: Is the US border with Mexico in crisis?
SAN DIEGO — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Monday during a visit to El Paso, Texas, that, “It's more than a crisis. This...