Felix N. Codilla III

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  • Algerian Christian Detained for Blasphemy Moved to Another Prison

    The family of Slimane Bouhafs, the Christian who was imprisoned in Algeria on the charge of blasphemy, has expressed concern about his safety following his transfer to another prison due to the volatility of the times during the observance of Ramadan.

  • Christian Copts Prevented from Opening Churches in Egypt

    Friday's attack on buses carrying Christian Copts on their way to a monastery is the latest sectarian attack on Egypt's most imperiled religious minorities. It highlights the worsening oppression of Christ's followers, a trend that shouldn't happen under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi who is supposed to protect Christians, who are his staunchest supporters.

  • Pakistan Enforces Harsh Penalties for Food and Drinks Violation During Ramadan

    Controversy rages over the amendment of a Ramadan law in Pakistan that imposed tighter penalties on its penal clause. The holiest month in the Islamic calendar that is marked by fasting began last May 26 and will be observed until June 24. This is the first Ramadan that the stiff fines are imposed.

  • Irish Vet Clinic Is Offering to Pay People to Cuddle Cats All Day

    In Ireland, one can get paid to cuddle fluffy cats all day. A veterinary clinic is looking for a "crazy cat person" who "loves cats" to fill the position of a full-time cat cuddler. Specifically, the establishment is looking for someone with a lot of "cattitude" who is prepared to devote their day to petting and cuddling felines.

  • Latest Operation Against Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia Results in Danish Member's Capture

    Russian security forces raided last week a Jehovah's Witness (JW) Bible study in the central city of Oryol and arrested a Danish citizen leading the service. It was the latest move against the religion following the Supreme Court (SC) ruling, labeling the group an extremist organization.

  • U.S. Deaths From Alzheimer's Disease Up by 55 Percent in 15 Years

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a 54.5 percent jump in Alzheimer's-related deaths over the span of 15 years, accounting for 3.6 percent of total deaths in America. The death rate increased from 16.5 per 100,000 people in 1999 to 25.4 in 2014.

  • New Book Tells British Primary School Kids to Write Letter to Terrorists

    A new teaching aid that helps primary age children to understand terrorists' motives has been condemned in Britain for inviting sympathy for killers and teaching that terrorism is justifiable. The book, "Talking About Terrorism," was released weeks before the Manchester attack.

  • 13-Year-Old Girl Named 'Most Likely to Become Terrorist' in School 'Ceremony'

    Several teachers in Texas are in hot water after a 13-year-old student was given a fake award naming her "most likely to become a terrorist." The "award" was meant to poke fun but was considered ill-timed as it was held a day after the terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

  • Facebook Is Not Good For New Mothers' Wellbeing, According to New Study

    More and more millennial moms are using Facebook and Instagram to post endless pictures of their baby. But new mothers may reconsider joining the bandwagon after reading a paper on how they are affected by the way they use social networking sites to show off their bundle of joy.

  • Protest Marks Funeral for Christian Copts Killed by ISIS in Egypt

    Relatives grieved for the victims of a bus attack on Egypt's Coptic Christians by masked militants last Friday. Thousands of mourners gathered the next day for a funeral service at Abu Garnous Cathedral in Upper Egypt's Minya province to weep and pray for the 29 lives lost.