Originally published in The Independant Uruguayan lawmakers have voted to legalise gay marriage, making the South American country the third in the Americas to do so. Supporters of the law, who had filled the public seats in the legislative building, erupted in celebration on Wednesday when the results were announced. […]
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Chavez, enemy of Israel, friend of Iran, succumbs to cancer
Originally published in Israel Hayom During his reign of power, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez bedeviled the U.S. and severed ties with Israel while forging alliances with some of Israel’s worst enemies • Ahmadinejad pays tribute, says Chavez fell “martyr” to a “suspect illness.” News Agencies and Israel Hayom Staff Late […]
Churches offering comfort after Brazil nightclub fire
Originally published in Christian Today Christians have been praying and offering their support in the aftermath of a devastating nightclub fire in Brazil that left 231 people dead. The blaze at Kiss nightclub, in Santa Maria, in the early hours of Sunday morning is believed to have been started by […]
Uruguay congress legalizes abortion by one vote
Originally published in CNA By a vote of 50-49, the Uruguayan congress passed a law during a late-night session on Sept. 25 legalizing abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy. The legislation now goes to the senate for approval and must be signed by President Jose Mujica, who has […]
Brazilian psychology association seeks to revoke Christian therapist’s license
Originally published in Lifestite News Brazilian psychologists are seeking to revoke the license of a therapist for publicly affirming her Christian beliefs on her online blog and twitter accounts, an action that the organization claims violates its code of ethics. Marisa Lobo, a psychologist and Evangelical who has published several […]
Doctors stop medicating Argentine “miracle” baby
Originally published in CNN Doctors have withdrawn medications and begun palliative care for a premature baby who survived hours in a morgue refrigerator in Argentina, state media reported. The baby’s survival grabbed global headlines last month and prompted her parents to give her a new name: Luz Milagros, the Spanish […]