Vatican panel decries spanking remarks as harmful to children
Vatican sex abuse commission members condemn Pope Francis for saying spanking can be acceptable if done with respect to dignity. They vow to advise on ending corporal punishment and focus on safeguarding children from predator priests while pursuing accountability for diocesan bishops. Members urge rapid action and lasting reforms.
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Ukraine pushes for fast cease-fire at Munich summit
Ukraine President Poroshenko urged a comprehensive and immediate cease fire in eastern Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference. He called for a quick end to fighting, opposed peacekeepers, and demanded border sealing and withdrawal of foreign fighters to restore peace within weeks. Merkel and Hollande discussed possible joint proposals with Putin and Poroshenko.
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Yemen Shiite rebels face widespread protests after coup claim
In Sana a thousands protested as six Gulf monarchies denounced the Houthi coup and urged the UN Security Council to act. The rebels led by Abdel Malik al Houthi defended dissolving parliament amid the power vacuum created by the siege of Yemen's president. The unrest risks widening regional instability and aiding al Qaeda while Iran denies backing the Houthis. Saudi Arabia and UAE cut aid, signaling a hard line in the crisis.
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Nigeria postpones elections to March 28
Nigeria moves presidential and legislative elections to March 28 due to security operations against Boko Haram. INEC chairman Attahiru Jega says the decision was weighty and aims to ensure voter safety, despite opposition anger.
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