Bishops decry dispersal, arrest of anti-mining protesters in Philippines
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Bishops decry dispersal, arrest of anti-mining protesters in Philippines

PUERTO PRINCESA (RVA News): Bishop Socrates Mesiona, of the apostolic vicariate of Puerto Princesa, and…

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Iraq’s archaeological heritage threatened by climate change
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Iraq’s archaeological heritage threatened by climate change

BAGHDAD (AsiaNews): Iraq’s ancient archaeological sites are under threat from climate change, including increasingly intense…

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Uproar over mining on historic Philippine island
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Uproar over mining on historic Philippine island

BORONGAN (UCAN): Bishop Crispin Varquez of the Diocese of Borongan, on the historical island of…

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Nations urged to protect biodiveristy during COP15
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Nations urged to protect biodiveristy during COP15

NAIROBI (CNS): With scientists warning that the loss of nature is accelerating at dangerous speeds,…

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Bid launched to save Philippine coastlines
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Bid launched to save Philippine coastlines

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine Biodiversity and Conservation Group, together with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of…

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