Mexican authorities found 14 dead bodies on the side of a road in the northern Zacatecas state, wrapped in blankets and tied with adhesive tape.

The northern Zacatecas state is an area that usually has high gang-related violence. This incident, too, is being assumed to be a gang-related incident, according to the initial investigations.

Zacatecas public prosecutor, Francisco Murillo told the press that four of the bodies had been identified and were from Juan Aldama, a town 150 kilometers (90 miles) to the north of Fresnillo, where they were found.

“They are people who disappeared from that region a few days ago,” said Murillo.

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The are of Zacatecas is one of the main drug trafficking route into the United States, and is, according to Mexican officials, being fought over by three local criminal gangs of Mexico, including&nbsp;Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation.

Earlier on Wednesday, a gang fight broke between two rival groups in, which resulted in death of 16 people.

While the coronavirus has shut down the rest of the world, the gang-related violence in Mexico has not slowed down. Authorities are, they claim, trying their best to come up with strategies to shut down the gang rivalry and violence.

Mexican authorities found 14 dead bodies on the side of a road in the northern Zacatecas state, wrapped in blankets and tied with adhesive tape. The northern Zacatecas state is an area that usually has high gang-related violence.

Mexican authorities found 14 dead bodies on the side of a road in the northern Zacatecas state, wrapped in blankets and tied with adhesive tape. The northern Zacatecas state is an area that usually has high gang-related violence. This incident, too, is being assumed to be a gang-related incident, according to the initial investigations. Zacatecas public prosecutor, Francisco Murillo told the press that four of the bodies had been identified and were from Juan Aldama, a town 150 kilometers (90 miles) to the north of Fresnillo, where they were found. “They are people who disappeared from that region a few days ago,” said Murillo. Also read: Mexico City police chief shot and injured in assassination attempt The are of Zacatecas is one of the main drug trafficking route into the United States, and is, according to Mexican officials, being fought over by three local criminal gangs of Mexico, including Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation. Earlier on Wednesday, a gang fight broke between two rival groups in, which resulted in death of 16 people. While the coronavirus has shut down the rest of the world, the gang-related violence in Mexico has not slowed down. Authorities are, they claim, trying their best to come up with strategies to shut down the gang rivalry and violence.

Gang war: 14 bodies found by roadside in Mexico

After a series of controversies regarding hate speech and delivering misinformation, Facebook has announced that the social media giant will&nbsp;flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from the President Donald Trump.

Until Friday, all Facebook posts of Trump remained untouched. However, the same posts, with the exact same wordings, were labelled with a warning on twitter.

This had brought a lot of criticism towards Facebook, whether it was from the outside world or the Facebook employees.

After a three-week long review, Facebook has now decided to flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians.

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Facebook will also be banning any future posts that spread any false information about election process or the local polling conditions. He aims to complete the process of removing all such posts within 72 hours.

The company also aims to identify and remove all hate posts against minority communities and/or individuals, even before people report such posts.

Ethan Zuckerman, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Civic Media, said the changes are a "reminder of how powerful Facebook may be in terms of spreading disinformation during the upcoming election".

"If every post that mentions voting links, people will start ignoring those links. If they're targeted to posts that say things like 'Police will be checking warrants and unpaid traffic tickets at polls' - a classic voter suppression disinfo tactic - and clearly mark posts as disinfo, they might be useful," he said.

However, Zuckerberg has also made it clear that Facebook "has a history of trying hard not to alienate right-leaning users, and given how tightly President Trump has aligned himself with voter-suppressing misinfo, it seems likely that Facebook will err on the side of non-intrusive and ignorable labels, which would minimize impact of the campaign."

This announcement has come after several companies, such as Unilever, Ben &amp; Jerry's and Coca-Cola,&nbsp;decided to&nbsp;&nbsp;boycott Facebook ads through the end of the year due to the amount of hate speech and divisive rhetoric on its platform.

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After a series of controversies regarding hate speech and delivering misinformation, Facebook has announced that the social media giant will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from the President Donald Trump.

After a series of controversies regarding hate speech and delivering misinformation, Facebook has announced that the social media giant will flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from the President Donald Trump. Until Friday, all Facebook posts of Trump remained untouched. However, the same posts, with the exact same wordings, were labelled with a warning on twitter. This had brought a lot of criticism towards Facebook, whether it was from the outside world or the Facebook employees. After a three-week long review, Facebook has now decided to flag all "newsworthy" posts from politicians. An update from our company town hall. Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Friday, June 26, 2020 × "The policies we're implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they're showing up across our community," Mark Zuckerberg, wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes. He also announced that the social network is taking additional steps to counter election-related misinformation. Three weeks ago, I committed to reviewing our policies ahead of the 2020 elections. That work is ongoing, but today I... Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Friday, June 26, 2020 × Facebook will also be banning any future posts that spread any false information about election process or the local polling conditions. He aims to complete the process of removing all such posts within 72 hours. The company also aims to identify and remove all hate posts against minority communities and/or individuals, even before people report such posts. Ethan Zuckerman, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Civic Media, said the changes are a "reminder of how powerful Facebook may be in terms of spreading disinformation during the upcoming election". "If every post that mentions voting links, people will start ignoring those links. If they're targeted to posts that say things like 'Police will be checking warrants and unpaid traffic tickets at polls' - a classic voter suppression disinfo tactic - and clearly mark posts as disinfo, they might be useful," he said. However, Zuckerberg has also made it clear that Facebook "has a history of trying hard not to alienate right-leaning users, and given how tightly President Trump has aligned himself with voter-suppressing misinfo, it seems likely that Facebook will err on the side of non-intrusive and ignorable labels, which would minimize impact of the campaign." This announcement has come after several companies, such as Unilever, Ben & Jerry's and Coca-Cola, decided to boycott Facebook ads through the end of the year due to the amount of hate speech and divisive rhetoric on its platform. (With inputs from Reuters)

Facebook to flag all 'newsworthy' posts from politicians that break rules

Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced Friday it would suspend ads on social media for at least 30 days, as platforms face a reckoning over how they deal with racist content.

"There is no place for racism in the world and there is no place for racism on social media," James Quincey, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, said in a brief statement.

He said social media companies -- which other major brands have boycotted to force changes in how they deal with hateful material -- need to provide "greater accountability and transparency."

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Coca-Cola will use the pause to "reassess our advertising policies to determine whether revisions are needed," Quincey said.

The beverage giant told CNBC that the "break" does not mean it is joining the movement launched last week by African American and civil society groups.

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The coalition, which includes the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has been urging companies to stop advertising on Facebook, using the #StopHateForProfit hashtag.

It aims to achieve better regulation of groups inciting hatred, racism or violence on the platform.

Unilever, home to brands including Lipton tea and Ben and Jerry's ice cream, said it would stop advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in the US until the end of 2020 due to the "polarized election period."

Facebook said Friday it would ban a "wider category of hateful content" in ads as the embattled social media giant moved to respond to widening protests over its handling of inflammatory posts.

Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced Friday it would suspend ads on social media for at least 30 days, as platforms face a reckoning over how they deal with racist content.

Coca-Cola, a major force in global advertising, announced Friday it would suspend ads on social media for at least 30 days, as platforms face a reckoning over how they deal with racist content. "There is no place for racism in the world and there is no place for racism on social media," James Quincey, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, said in a brief statement. He said social media companies -- which other major brands have boycotted to force changes in how they deal with hateful material -- need to provide "greater accountability and transparency." Also read: Facebook to flag all 'newsworthy' posts from politicians that break its rules Coca-Cola will use the pause to "reassess our advertising policies to determine whether revisions are needed," Quincey said. The beverage giant told CNBC that the "break" does not mean it is joining the movement launched last week by African American and civil society groups. Also read: Twitter hides Trump's tweet targeting protestors in Washington DC; labels it as 'abusive content' The coalition, which includes the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has been urging companies to stop advertising on Facebook, using the #StopHateForProfit hashtag. It aims to achieve better regulation of groups inciting hatred, racism or violence on the platform. Unilever, home to brands including Lipton tea and Ben and Jerry's ice cream, said it would stop advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in the US until the end of 2020 due to the "polarized election period." Facebook said Friday it would ban a "wider category of hateful content" in ads as the embattled social media giant moved to respond to widening protests over its handling of inflammatory posts.

Coca-Cola says pausing social media advertising

The leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed that Ethiopia will refrain from filling its new hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile next month and return to talks aimed at reaching an agreement among the three nations on use of the river's waters, according to statements from Egypt and Sudan.

The announcement was a modest reprieve from weeks of bellicose rhetoric and escalating tensions over the USD 4.6 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Ethiopia had vowed to start filling at the start of the rainy season in July.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-is-committed-to-a-diplomatic-solution-to-ethiopias-dam-crisis-sisi-307352">Also read|&nbsp;Egypt is committed to a diplomatic solution to Ethiopia's dam crisis: Sisi</a>

There was no immediate comment from Ethiopia on Friday's statement, beyond a tweet from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that described an African Union summit discussion about the dam as "fruitful".

Ethiopia has hinged its development ambitions on the mega-project, describing the dam as a crucial lifeline to bring millions out of poverty.

Egypt, which relies on the Nile for more than 90% of its water supplies and already faces high water stress, fears a devastating impact on its booming population of 100 million.

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Sudan, which also depends on the Nile for water, has played a key role in bringing the two sides together after the collapse of US-mediated talks in February.

Just last week, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew declared that his country would start filling the dam's reservoir, after the latest round of talks with Egypt and Sudan failed to reach an accord governing how the dam will be filled and operated.

After the African Union video conference chaired by South Africa on Friday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said that "all parties" had pledged not to take "any unilateral action" by filling the dam without a final agreement, said Bassam Radi, Egypt's presidency spokesman.

Sudan's state-run media also reported that the impasse between the Nile basin countries had eased, saying the countries had agreed to restart negotiations through a technical committee with the aim of reaching a deal in two weeks.

Sticking points in the talks have been how much water Ethiopia will release downstream from the dam if a multi-year drought occurs and how Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan will resolve any future disagreements.

Both Egypt and Sudan have appealed to the UN Security Council to intervene in the years-long dispute and help the Nile basin countries avert a crisis. The council is set to hold a public meeting on the issue Monday.

Filling the dam without an agreement could bring the stand-off to a critical juncture. Both Egypt and Ethiopia have hinted at military steps to protect their interests, and experts fear a breakdown in talks could lead to open conflict.

The leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed that Ethiopia will refrain from filling its new hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile next month and return to talks aimed at reaching an agreement among the three nations on use of the river's waters, according to statements from Egypt and Sudan.

The leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed that Ethiopia will refrain from filling its new hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile next month and return to talks aimed at reaching an agreement among the three nations on use of the river's waters, according to statements from Egypt and Sudan. The announcement was a modest reprieve from weeks of bellicose rhetoric and escalating tensions over the USD 4.6 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which Ethiopia had vowed to start filling at the start of the rainy season in July. Also read| Egypt is committed to a diplomatic solution to Ethiopia's dam crisis: Sisi There was no immediate comment from Ethiopia on Friday's statement, beyond a tweet from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that described an African Union summit discussion about the dam as "fruitful". Ethiopia has hinged its development ambitions on the mega-project, describing the dam as a crucial lifeline to bring millions out of poverty. Egypt, which relies on the Nile for more than 90% of its water supplies and already faces high water stress, fears a devastating impact on its booming population of 100 million. Also read| Fragile big power ties add to uncertainty in the Middle East Sudan, which also depends on the Nile for water, has played a key role in bringing the two sides together after the collapse of US-mediated talks in February. Just last week, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew declared that his country would start filling the dam's reservoir, after the latest round of talks with Egypt and Sudan failed to reach an accord governing how the dam will be filled and operated. After the African Union video conference chaired by South Africa on Friday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said that "all parties" had pledged not to take "any unilateral action" by filling the dam without a final agreement, said Bassam Radi, Egypt's presidency spokesman. Sudan's state-run media also reported that the impasse between the Nile basin countries had eased, saying the countries had agreed to restart negotiations through a technical committee with the aim of reaching a deal in two weeks. Sticking points in the talks have been how much water Ethiopia will release downstream from the dam if a multi-year drought occurs and how Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan will resolve any future disagreements. Both Egypt and Sudan have appealed to the UN Security Council to intervene in the years-long dispute and help the Nile basin countries avert a crisis. The council is set to hold a public meeting on the issue Monday. Filling the dam without an agreement could bring the stand-off to a critical juncture. Both Egypt and Ethiopia have hinted at military steps to protect their interests, and experts fear a breakdown in talks could lead to open conflict.

Egypt, Sudan: Ethiopia won't fill disputed dam before accord

The US President Donald Trump claims to have signed a "very strong" executive order to protect the statues and monuments from vandalism.

"I just had the privilege of signing a very strong executive order protecting American monuments, memorials and statues -- and combatting recent criminal violence. Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our great country!" Trump tweeted.

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The tweet came after Trump tweeted a 'wanted' poster claiming he will be punishing the protestors who tried to vandalise the statue of former US President Andrew Jackson, which is housed in the park opposite the White House.

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The Veterans' Memorial Preservation Act passed in 2003 already empowers authorities to impose fines and a jail term of up to 10 years for "attempts to injure or destroy, any structure, plaque, statue or other monument on public property commemorating the service of any person or persons in the armed forces of the US."

The President has, even in the past, expressed his displeasure over toppling of statues of the 'racist' leaders.

While the President has made it Twitter-official that he has signed an executive order, the White House has not yet announced any details about the order.

Trump has expressed his opposing thoughts regarding the 'Black Lives Matter' protest several times in the recent past, after protests broke out in the US due to the killing of an unarmed African-American man, George Floyd, by a White policeman.

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The US President Donald Trump claims to have signed a "very strong" executive order to protect the statues and monuments from vandalism. "I just had the privilege of signing a very strong executive order protecting American monuments, memorials and statues -- and combatting recent criminal violence.

The US President Donald Trump claims to have signed a "very strong" executive order to protect the statues and monuments from vandalism. "I just had the privilege of signing a very strong executive order protecting American monuments, memorials and statues -- and combatting recent criminal violence. Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our great country!" Trump tweeted. I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues - and combatting recent Criminal Violence. Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our Great Country! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2020 × The tweet came after Trump tweeted a 'wanted' poster claiming he will be punishing the protestors who tried to vandalise the statue of former US President Andrew Jackson, which is housed in the park opposite the White House. Also read| Trump issues 'wanted' poster for people who vandalized statues The Veterans' Memorial Preservation Act passed in 2003 already empowers authorities to impose fines and a jail term of up to 10 years for "attempts to injure or destroy, any structure, plaque, statue or other monument on public property commemorating the service of any person or persons in the armed forces of the US." The President has, even in the past, expressed his displeasure over toppling of statues of the 'racist' leaders. While the President has made it Twitter-official that he has signed an executive order, the White House has not yet announced any details about the order. Trump has expressed his opposing thoughts regarding the 'Black Lives Matter' protest several times in the recent past, after protests broke out in the US due to the killing of an unarmed African-American man, George Floyd, by a White policeman. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump signs executive order to protect statues; makes it Twitter-official

The Indian-American community in the US staged a protest rally, against China's actions on the Indian border, on Friday evening.

The rally was staged outside the Chinese Consulate in Chicago.&nbsp;The protestors carried banners that read 'China Stop Bullying!'. They also urged people to boycott Chinese products and instead buy American produce.

The protestors demanded China to leave Tibet and Taiwan, claiming that Tibet and Taiwan fall in the Indian borders, and not Chinese.

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They were also seen carrying Indian and American flags, along with posters and banners. The protestors raised concerns about China "threatening" several countries and damaging economic reforms.

"They are stealing American jobs (due to which) so many people have been laid off. They are threatening several countries in the world including Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and India," a protestor was quoted by a media house.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-willing-and-able-to-properly-manage-differences-chinese-ambassador-sun-308582">Also read|&nbsp;India, China willing and able to properly manage differences: Chinese Ambassador Sun</a>

He added, "They are trying to flex their muscles and intimidate everyone. We are here to protest against that. We are looking for economic reforms and requesting them to behave like civilised people."

The protestors also accused China of spreading the novel coronavirus in the world, which has affected almost 10 million people in the world, and counting.

"They are causing so much damage. Millions of people around the world are suffering because of the virus. I think the Chinese need to stop threatening and treating their own people as slaves," he said.

Few days ago, the Indian community in Vancouver, Canada, too, staged a protest against China's actions on the India-China border, which led to a violent face-off, and 20 soldiers lost their lives.

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The Indian-American community in the US staged a protest rally, against China's actions on the Indian border, on Friday evening. The rally was staged outside the Chinese Consulate in Chicago.

The Indian-American community in the US staged a protest rally, against China's actions on the Indian border, on Friday evening. The rally was staged outside the Chinese Consulate in Chicago. The protestors carried banners that read 'China Stop Bullying!'. They also urged people to boycott Chinese products and instead buy American produce. The protestors demanded China to leave Tibet and Taiwan, claiming that Tibet and Taiwan fall in the Indian borders, and not Chinese. Also read| China amassing troops & armaments along LAC since early May: India They were also seen carrying Indian and American flags, along with posters and banners. The protestors raised concerns about China "threatening" several countries and damaging economic reforms. "They are stealing American jobs (due to which) so many people have been laid off. They are threatening several countries in the world including Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and India," a protestor was quoted by a media house. Also read| India, China willing and able to properly manage differences: Chinese Ambassador Sun He added, "They are trying to flex their muscles and intimidate everyone. We are here to protest against that. We are looking for economic reforms and requesting them to behave like civilised people." The protestors also accused China of spreading the novel coronavirus in the world, which has affected almost 10 million people in the world, and counting. "They are causing so much damage. Millions of people around the world are suffering because of the virus. I think the Chinese need to stop threatening and treating their own people as slaves," he said. Few days ago, the Indian community in Vancouver, Canada, too, staged a protest against China's actions on the India-China border, which led to a violent face-off, and 20 soldiers lost their lives. (With inputs from ANI)

China stop bullying: Indian-Americans protest against China in Chicago

On Thursday morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched&nbsp;"Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan" through a video conference, along with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.&nbsp;

The programme has been launched with the aim of helping 1.25 crore migrant workers who have lost their jobs due to the nationwide lockdown that was initiated to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh-yogi-adityanath-signs-mou-to-generate-11-lakh-jobs-301814">Also read|&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath signs MoU to generate 11 lakh jobs</a>

"During the COVID-19 crisis, the way the Prime Minister has shown the direction to the country and gave the message of 'Jaan bhi aur Jahaan bhi'&nbsp;is highly appreciable. Following a similar direction, Uttar Pradesh is working for the welfare of its labourers by providing them employment," said Yogi Adityanath.

"Over 35 lakh migrants returned to Uttar Pradesh and over 30 lakh migrant workers were also covered under skill mapping," he added.

The programme will create jobs for the displaced and unemployed migrants labourers, and also aims at establishing&nbsp;partnerships with industry and other organisations.

In order to generate employment with a thrust towards creating infrastructure in backward regions of the country, Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan was launched on June 20.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Thursday morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched "Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan" through a video conference, along with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

On Thursday morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched "Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan" through a video conference, along with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The programme has been launched with the aim of helping 1.25 crore migrant workers who have lost their jobs due to the nationwide lockdown that was initiated to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Also read| Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath signs MoU to generate 11 lakh jobs "During the COVID-19 crisis, the way the Prime Minister has shown the direction to the country and gave the message of 'Jaan bhi aur Jahaan bhi' is highly appreciable. Following a similar direction, Uttar Pradesh is working for the welfare of its labourers by providing them employment," said Yogi Adityanath. "Over 35 lakh migrants returned to Uttar Pradesh and over 30 lakh migrant workers were also covered under skill mapping," he added. The programme will create jobs for the displaced and unemployed migrants labourers, and also aims at establishing partnerships with industry and other organisations. In order to generate employment with a thrust towards creating infrastructure in backward regions of the country, Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan was launched on June 20. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi launches 'Atma Nirbhar UP Rojgar Abhiyan'

Pope Francis has asked the Polish Bishop to step down after&nbsp;Church leaders in Poland announced that they were referring Bishop Edward Janiak to the Vatican for eventual judgement.

Janiak was accused of protecting the priests who allegedly&nbsp;sexually abused children.

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Pope Francis has now appointed an administrator on Thursday to run the Polish diocese of Kalisz. However, Janiak will remain the Bishop of Kalisz till the accusations are proved.

The Pope has appointed Archbishop Grzegorz Rys of the city of Lodz as apostolic administrator, a temporary post.

The incident came to light&nbsp;when a film 'Playing Hide and Seek'&nbsp;by brothers Tomasz and Marek Sekielski showed how Janiak did not take any action against the priests who had sexually abused children. The movie, that gathered 23 million views on YouTube, focused on the different ways the Bishop shielded the paedophiles.

Pope Francis has asked the Polish Bishop to step down after Church leaders in Poland announced that they were referring Bishop Edward Janiak to the Vatican for eventual judgement.

Pope Francis has asked the Polish Bishop to step down after Church leaders in Poland announced that they were referring Bishop Edward Janiak to the Vatican for eventual judgement. Janiak was accused of protecting the priests who allegedly sexually abused children. Also read: Pope Francis thanks 'angelic' doctors in his first post-lockdown audience Pope Francis has now appointed an administrator on Thursday to run the Polish diocese of Kalisz. However, Janiak will remain the Bishop of Kalisz till the accusations are proved. The Pope has appointed Archbishop Grzegorz Rys of the city of Lodz as apostolic administrator, a temporary post. The incident came to light when a film 'Playing Hide and Seek' by brothers Tomasz and Marek Sekielski showed how Janiak did not take any action against the priests who had sexually abused children. The movie, that gathered 23 million views on YouTube, focused on the different ways the Bishop shielded the paedophiles.

Pope Francis replaces Polish Bishop who is accused of hiding sexual predators

The US Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on people or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy, pushing back against Beijing’s new security law for the city.

The measure also includes secondary sanctions on banks that do business with anyone found to be backing any crackdown on the territory’s autonomy, potentially cutting them off from American counterparts and limiting access to US dollar transactions.

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The “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” passed by unanimous consent. To become law, it must also pass the House of Representatives and be signed by President Donald Trump.

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, a lead sponsor, said in the Senate the legislation would send a clear message to Beijing that there would be consequences if it acts to undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy.

The Hong Kong sanctions bill almost passed last week, Van Hollen said, but was blocked by Republican Senator Kevin Cramer - who had co-sponsored it - at the request of the Trump administration, which made a late request for technical corrections.

The delay underscored the complications of passing legislation pushing back on China, as the administration pursues a trade deal and the two powers grapple for international influence and clash over human rights.

US-China relations have worsened since the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China, hit the United States.

China’s security legislation prompted Trump to initiate a process to eliminate special economic treatment that has allowed Hong Kong to remain a global financial center.

China hawks in Congress have pushing for a strong US reaction to any clampdown in Hong Kong.

“This could be our last opportunity to stay Beijing’s hand before it destroys what is left of freedom in the city,” said Republican Senator Josh Hawley.

The Senate also passed a resolution, introduced by Hawley, condemning the proposed security law.

The US Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on people or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy, pushing back against Beijing’s new security law for the city.

The US Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would impose mandatory sanctions on people or companies that back efforts by China to restrict Hong Kong’s autonomy, pushing back against Beijing’s new security law for the city. The measure also includes secondary sanctions on banks that do business with anyone found to be backing any crackdown on the territory’s autonomy, potentially cutting them off from American counterparts and limiting access to US dollar transactions. Also read| China guilty of forced labour under 'horrendous conditions' on BRI project: US Report The “Hong Kong Autonomy Act” passed by unanimous consent. To become law, it must also pass the House of Representatives and be signed by President Donald Trump. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, a lead sponsor, said in the Senate the legislation would send a clear message to Beijing that there would be consequences if it acts to undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy. The Hong Kong sanctions bill almost passed last week, Van Hollen said, but was blocked by Republican Senator Kevin Cramer - who had co-sponsored it - at the request of the Trump administration, which made a late request for technical corrections. The delay underscored the complications of passing legislation pushing back on China, as the administration pursues a trade deal and the two powers grapple for international influence and clash over human rights. US-China relations have worsened since the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China, hit the United States. China’s security legislation prompted Trump to initiate a process to eliminate special economic treatment that has allowed Hong Kong to remain a global financial center. China hawks in Congress have pushing for a strong US reaction to any clampdown in Hong Kong. “This could be our last opportunity to stay Beijing’s hand before it destroys what is left of freedom in the city,” said Republican Senator Josh Hawley. The Senate also passed a resolution, introduced by Hawley, condemning the proposed security law.

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US President Donald Trump&nbsp;has on Wednesday personally requested the authorities to put back a statue of a Confederate general that was toppled by the 'Black Lives Matter' protestors in Washington.

The news was announced by the local media reports, and not through Trump's office.

According to the local US media reports, President Donald Trump called&nbsp;interior secretary David Bernhardt to request him to ask the Park Service to reestablish the toppled statue of&nbsp;Albert Pike.

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Albert Pike was a senior figure in the slave-holding south’s military forces. His statue in Washington has been a subject of debate for the past few years now due to the the tainted history of Albert Pike.

“The secretary has made his position quite clear when it comes to lawlessness, violence against police, and destruction of public property," an interior department spokesman told a local news channel.

Trump has also announced his plans of signing an executive order in the next few weeks to protect the federal monuments and punishing those who deface these statues.

Since the start of the protests, almost a month back, Trump has been against the idea of removing these statues or renaming the military bases to show solidarity with the African-American community.

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Recently, Trump ordered a fencing to be put around a statue of Andrew Jackson, outside the White House, after some protestors tried to topple the statue and also sprayed "killer" at the base of the statue.

There has not been any official word from the White House yet.

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US President Donald Trump has on Wednesday personally requested the authorities to put back a statue of a Confederate general that was toppled by the 'Black Lives Matter' protestors in Washington.

US President Donald Trump has on Wednesday personally requested the authorities to put back a statue of a Confederate general that was toppled by the 'Black Lives Matter' protestors in Washington. The news was announced by the local media reports, and not through Trump's office. According to the local US media reports, President Donald Trump called interior secretary David Bernhardt to request him to ask the Park Service to reestablish the toppled statue of Albert Pike. Also read| Trump reacts to BLM mural in front of Trump Tower by quoting wrong slogan Albert Pike was a senior figure in the slave-holding south’s military forces. His statue in Washington has been a subject of debate for the past few years now due to the the tainted history of Albert Pike. “The secretary has made his position quite clear when it comes to lawlessness, violence against police, and destruction of public property," an interior department spokesman told a local news channel. Trump has also announced his plans of signing an executive order in the next few weeks to protect the federal monuments and punishing those who deface these statues. Since the start of the protests, almost a month back, Trump has been against the idea of removing these statues or renaming the military bases to show solidarity with the African-American community. It has been suggested that we should rename as many as 10 of our Legendary Military Bases, such as Fort Bragg in North Carolina, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Benning in Georgia, etc. These Monumental and very Powerful Bases have become part of a Great American Heritage, and a... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 10, 2020 × Recently, Trump ordered a fencing to be put around a statue of Andrew Jackson, outside the White House, after some protestors tried to topple the statue and also sprayed "killer" at the base of the statue. There has not been any official word from the White House yet.

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