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Patriarchy and purity culture combine to silence women in the Southern Baptist Convention – and are blocking efforts to address the sexual abuse scandal

A devastating yearlong investigation into the executive committee of the largest conservative evangelical denomination in the U.S., the Southern Baptist Convention, has documented widespread claims of sex abuse including accusations of rape, cover-ups and gross mistreatment of women seeking justice.

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

Southern Baptists who backed open abuse review win key roles

The top administrative committee for the Southern Baptist Convention has elected new leaders

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Legal challenge against 34,000 seat GAA stadium at Casement Park rejected

A High Court judge dismissed the challenge mounted to former Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the West Belfast GAA stadium

Belfast Live · May 31, 2022

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Southern Baptist leaders release a previously secret list of accused sexual abusers

In response to an explosive investigation, a list has been released of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of abuse. The cases largely span from 2000-2019.

WEKU · May 27, 2022

Al-Sheikh’s Appointment as PLO Secretary-General Brings Him Closer to Succeeding Abbas

President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday named Hussein Al-Sheikh secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Executive Committee. Al-Sheikh has served as the Minister of Civil Affairs and member of the Fatah Central Committee. Abbas’ decision is effective as of May 25. The position had been held for years by the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022

Southern Baptist leaders release secret accused abuser list

Top Southern Baptists have released a previously secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Southern Baptist leaders plan to release a secret list of accused sex abusers

Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention said they will release a secret list of hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse.

WEKU · May 24, 2022

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Top Southern Baptists plan to release secret list of abusers

Southern Baptist leaders say they will release a secret list of hundreds of pastors and church-affiliated staff members accused of sexual abuse

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Top Southern Baptists stonewalled and denigrated sex abuse victims, report says

Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over almost two decades, according to an independent report.

WEKU · May 22, 2022

Report: Top Southern Baptists stonewalled sex abuse victims

Top Southern Baptists stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over almost two decades, according to a scathing investigative report issued Sunday

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022

Southern Baptist report finds leaders mishandled sexual abuse claims and stonewalled survivors

"While stories of abuse were minimized, and survivors were ignored or even vilified," report finds.

Axios · May 22, 2022

Lavrov Discusses with Sheikh Prospects of Palestinian-Israeli Settlement

Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Central Committee of Fatah, Hussein al-Sheikh, met on Wednesday in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his deputy Mikhail Bogdanov. The meeting touched on latest developments in the Middle East and prospects of an Israeli-Palestinian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 19, 2022

AIFF is under jurisdiction of CoA: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday did a cricket with football as it applied court-devised BCCI reform formula on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by substituting the Praful Patel-led executive committee with Committee of Administrators (CoA) led by former SC Judge AR Dave.

The Times of India · May 18, 2022

Palestine: US Position Against Settlements is Insufficient

Palestine has welcomed the position of the US administration's opposition to settlement establishment in the West Bank, but said it was not enough, demanding real pressure to stop all Israeli violations in the Palestinian territories. Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Minister Hussein al-Sheikh welcomed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022

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The Times of India · May 5, 2022

AIFF convenes Executive Committee meeting after elections panel member 'shares' findings

NEW DELHI: Allegations in the guise of legalese and polite-worded correspondence are flying thick and fast in the All India Football Federation ranks. At the core of this issue is the three-man committee, formed on February 10 this year, and the clear divisions within as the extended deadline for their…

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022

Douglas Ross claims Scottish Labour 'cannot be trusted' on independence

The Scottish Conservatives leader is trying to regain the initiative after facing a barrage of criticism over his support for Boris Johnson.

Bangkok Post · Apr 7, 2022

Uefa: New financial rules for football clubs

MANCHESTER: The executive committee of the Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) has approved new "sustainability regulations" to replace the previous Financial Fair Play system, Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Saudi Arabia Launches Two Investment Funds to Develop Non-Profit Sector

Jadwa Investments has partnered with the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to launch two investment funds for the local non-profit sector. The launching ceremony was held in the presence of Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National…

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The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

More than 90% of women ‘believe male violence is a problem in Northern Ireland’

Stormont’s Executive Committee was hearing evidence on a strategy for tackling violence against women and girls.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Southern Baptist leaders apologize to sex abuse survivor

A top Southern Baptist committee has publicly apologized and agreed to a confidential financial settlement with a sexual abuse survivor

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

Kurdish Officials: 3 Challenges Facing Autonomous Administration in 2022

The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (Rojava) is facing three challenges this year, said Head of the Executive Committee of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) Ilham Ahmad. The Rojava Executive Council held its third annual meeting in Raqqa, in the presence of the seven Autonomous Administrations, for two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2022

Schneider Electric Says to Put Spotlight on Digital Transformation at Riyadh Conference

Schneider Electric has announced its participation in the inaugural LEAP conference, taking place at the Riyadh Front Expo Center. The company will highlight the integral role that digital transformation and green technologies will play in achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. During the event, Schneider Electric’s Executive Vice President of International…

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Tenn. pastor, first African American, named to key SBC post

Tennessee pastor Willie McLaurin has been named interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, becoming the first African American to lead one of the denomination’s ministry entities

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