That the Grenfell Tower fire happened in a poverty-stricken enclave of the richest of London’s boroughs quickly became an unavoidable symbol of how divided the united kingdoms have become. And it was not the terrorists who divided us.
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The priceless cultural sites ISIS destroyed
Here’s a look at some of the major sites destroyed by IS in Iraq and Syria.
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Theresa May’s abandonment of human rights plays into terrorists’ hands
At the end of her election campaign, the British prime minister made ominous comments about curtailing civil liberties.
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Bill to aid genocide victims in Middle East goes before Senate
The bill will provide humanitarian aid to Christians and other religious groups suffering at the hands of Islamic State militants.
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Canadian Catholic killed in London Bridge attack inspires charitable gifts
The death of a young Canadian Catholic woman during the London Bridge attack has inspired people to help save lives in their own community.
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Hundreds mourn heroic Portland father
“Many of us consider him a hero. Many of us in the church consider him a martyr,” said Msgr. Richard Paperini.
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Philippines leaders ask social media to remove video of Catholic church icons being smashed
Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, the military spokesman, also urged netizens not to share the video, which shows militants ripping a picture of Pope Francis, toppling a crucifix, and stomping on and torching religious statues.
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Latest terrorist attack shifts focus of Britain’s snap election
Prime Minister May’s record on terrorism, and a widespread hostility to Donald Trump, also complicates the Tories’ bid for a mandate in parliamentary elections.
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English archbishop offers prayers, sympathy for victims of London attack
Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark offered prayers for the victims and survivors of the June 3 attack that claimed 7 lives and injured 48 people.
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Gunmen attack bus carrying Coptic Christians, killing at least 24 in Egypt
Gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of the Egyptian capital on Friday, killing 24 people and wounding 25, officials said.