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Published on 07:48 GMT

Indonesia to return death-row drug convict to Philippines after yearslong appeal for mercy

Manila, Philippines AP — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send home a Filipino death-row drug convict who was nearly executed by firing squad but got a reprieve due to years of …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on 06:50 GMT

Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia, allegedly set up by drug syndicate, to return home after clemency deal

JAKARTA, Nov 21 — A Philippine woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges said today that she was "elated" to be returning home, after a deal brokered between the two nations. Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 03:58 GMT

Bishop hopeful for transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to Philippines

A Catholic bishop is hopeful that the much-talked-about transfer of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipino death row inmate in Indonesia, to a Philippine facility will be realized. A Catholic bishop expressed hope that the long-discussed transfer of Mary Jane …

Source: Interaksyon - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Thailand video news | Phuket clash over gender misunderstanding, Cambodia targets foreign-led human trafficking

A Thai trans woman and a foreign man clashed in a Phuket hotel after he discovered her gender and refused compensation for her time. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, shared widely online, drawing over 5,000 reactions. Critics highlighted …

Source: Thaiger - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Indonesia to hand over Philippine woman on death row for drugs

A Philippine woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges will be handed over to Manila following years of “long and difficult” negotiations, President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday. Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying a …

Source: Politiko - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 20, 2024

The Philippines gets Indonesia to repatriate a woman on death row for drug smuggling

In 2010, Mary Jane Veloso was stopped at Yogyakarta airport because a suitcase she was given to carry contained heroin. Then Philippine President Benigno Aquino III obtained a reprieve 11 hours before the execution was set to take place. Since then, the …

Source: Asia News - Center-right
Published on 08:11 GMT

Chinese spies working through POGOs? Senate sets final hearing

Jean Mangaluz - Philstar.com November 21, 2024 | 2:36pm MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is set to make a final appearance in the Senate on November 26 with one last hearing about Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). …

Source: Philippine STAR - Uncategorized
Published on 05:37 GMT

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 02:29 GMT

Veloso PH-bound; freedom still up to Marcos, Jakarta

LOOKING FORWARD On the day President Marcos broke the news of her return to the Philippines, these pictures of Mary Jane Veloso (in black shirt), whose case has been making headlines since 2010, were taken in a prison facility in Indonesia. —Courtesy of …

Source: Inquirer - Global - Neutral
Published on 07:35 GMT

Thailand video news | Thai woman sentenced to death for cyanide murders, Fundraiser supports injured British teacher in ...

In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay present a range of stories from across Thailand and Asia. Highlights include a woman sentenced to death for a series of cyanide poisonings, the nation faces rising fuel prices and debates over alcohol sales …

Source: Thaiger - Neutral
Published on 09:22 GMT

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with Japan, China, other nations

Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more …

Source: Japan Today - Center-left
Published on 02:29 GMT

DILG: Some Pogos using ‘disguises’ to thwart ban

SURVIVAL MODE Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, who was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, confirmed to senators that some Philippine offshore gaming operators were trying to circumvent the President’s order banning their …

Source: Inquirer - Global - Neutral
Published on 06:55 GMT

DOJ opposes pardon for Mary Jane Veloso upon return to PH

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opposed to proposals that the Philippine government should grant pardon to convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso once she returns to the Philippines. During an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, DOJ Usec. Raul …

Source: Politiko - Uncategorized
Published on 06:33 GMT

Asian defence chiefs discuss security with US, China

Southeast Asian defence chiefs have met China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing's increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations. …

Source: PerthNow - Neutral
Published on 06:15 GMT

Mary Jane Veloso: I’m very elated to go back home

Mary Jane Veloso, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges said Thursday that she was “elated” to be returning home, after a deal brokered between the two nations. Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 carrying a suitcase lined with 2.6 …

Source: Cebu Daily News - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Mary Jane Veloso returning to PH

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announced the impending return of Filipina domestic worker Mary Jane Veloso, who was in detention in Indonesia after being convicted of drug trafficking. Marcos, in a statement on Wednesday, expressed …

Source: Panay News - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Mary Jane Veloso's lawyers ask Marcos to grant her clemency

Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 20, 2024 | 2:49pm MANILA, Philippines — The protracted campaign to set Mary Jane Veloso free is not yet complete, her long-time advocates and lawyers said Wednesday, November 20, as they called for her clemency hours …

Source: Philippine STAR - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Mary Jane coming home, says Marcos Jr.

Helen Flores - The Philippine Star November 21, 2024 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines - After more than a decade of diplomatic efforts spanning three administrations, Mary Jane Veloso is finally “coming home,” where she will continue to serve her prison term …

Source: Philstar - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Indonesia to hand over Filipina on death row, says Marcos

A Philippine woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges will be handed over to Manila following years of "long and difficult" negotiations, President Ferdinand Marcos said on Nov. 20. Mary Jane Veloso was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 …

Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Uncategorized

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 07:48 GMT

G20 Leaders Make Historic Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking Following Faith-Based Advocacy

In a victory for anti-trafficking, the G20 Leaders' Declaration has committed to "eradicating forced labor, ending modern slavery and human trafficking." RIO DE JANEIRO, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 14:08 GMT

Episode Solutions Announces Kyle Cooksey Promoted to President/CEO and Appointed to Board of Directors

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Episode Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of coordinated wholistic care solutions for specialty care patient populations, has announced the promotion of Kyle Cooksey to …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 12:27 GMT

Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Mary Jane Veloso's return to PH

PHILIPPINES, November 20 - Press Release November 20, 2024 STATEMENT OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA ON MARY JANE VELOSO'S RETURN TO PH I commend the ongoing efforts of Malacañang to facilitate the return of Mary Jane Veloso to …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 11:00 GMT

Canada’s Illegal Tobacco Industry Eclipses Legal Sales: New Report

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organized crime, trafficking in drugs, guns and tobacco, are cashing in on Canada’s growing contraband tobacco market, raking in almost $1.3 billion - shuttering law-abiding retailers in the process. A new …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 22:44 GMT

Operation Macon Plays: Sex Trafficking Investigation Leads to 13 Arrests

Macon, GA (November 19, 2024) - The GBI has arrested thirteen people following Operation Macon Plays, a proactive online multi-agency undercover investigation that targeted sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Macon and Bibb County area. The …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Operation Macon Plays: Sex Trafficking Investigation Leads to 14 Arrests

Macon, GA (November 19, 2024) - The GBI has arrested fourteen people following Operation Macon Plays, a proactive online multi-agency undercover investigation that targeted sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Macon and Bibb County area. The …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 20:55 GMT

Councilmembers Evan Glass, Natali Fani-González and Dawn Luedtke Introduce Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act

MARYLAND, November 19 - For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 From the Offices of Councilmembers Glass, Fani-González and Luedtke The proposed legislation removes barriers for victims of violent crime to qualify for legal protected status …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

Solving global challenges and strengthening the middle class at the G20 Leaders’ Summit

CANADA, November 19 - The world is becoming increasingly interconnected. Threats and challenges cross borders, oceans, and continents – leaving long-term impacts on economies, the environment, choices at the grocery shelves, and prices at the checkout …

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Published on November 21, 2024 - 02:00 GMT

The Army of Bodies by Vincenzo Cohen: The New Art Book 2024

Survivability, Spirit of Combativeness and Social Resilience. Hard Cover Book with 128 illustrated color pages in high print quality ITALY, November 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BODIES ARMY, Art Collections 2024 is the new editorial project by …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 23:28 GMT

New Report Reveals a Different Path Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Accounting Profession

New research highlights progress, challenges, and an alternate approach to foster a more inclusive and equitable accounting industry. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After months of in-depth research, the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on November 20, 2024 - 22:27 GMT

Creative Society Volunteers Launch a New Online Series Event: 'What The Climate? Exploring Problems & Solutions'

Volunteers from the Creative Society Michigan Volunteers have launched a new online event series aimed at making critical climate information accessible. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volunteers from the …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

The GOD'S CHILD Project’s ServiceTeam Experience Trips For 2025 To Guatemala Offer Life-Changing Opportunities

GLOBAL ORGANIZATION SEEKING PARTICIPANTS TO HELP THEM MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SHARE JOY AND BUILD HOPE FOR UNDER-SERVED PEOPLE IN GUATEMALA MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The GOD'S CHILD Project, a global …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

Depression, Anxiety, and Dread Spiking Among Trans People after the Election: “My country is no longer the same”

Post Election, 80% of Trans People Report Health Problems That Interfere With Daily Functioning PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A study conducted by Dr. Lisa Diamond, University of Utah, and the National …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

Junaid Family Foundation Invests in Uganda: Advancing Drink Local Drink Tap’s WASH Projects for Safe and Healthy Schools

JFF is proud to support & showcase Drink Local Drink Tap’s latest water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects at four schools in Uganda. BEACHWOOD, OH, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Junaid Family Foundation ( …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 19:56 GMT

Streetlives Launches YourPeer Platform

A Mobile-First Platform Empowering New York City's Unhoused Youth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Streetlives, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing homelessness …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 19:46 GMT

LATLC’s 9th Annual 'Comfort & Joy' Event Brings Holiday Cheer to LA Families in Need – A True 'Miracle on 34th Street'

LATLC’s 9th Annual “Comfort & Joy” Event Brings Holiday Cheer and Vital Support to Over 500 Los Angeles Families in Need LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This December, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

MBBA Honors Leaders in Law and Public Service at 41st Anniversary Awards Gala: Amplifying a Legacy of Excellence

Spotlighting Remarkable Contributions to the Legal Profession and Public Service. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) is proud to announce its 41st Anniversary Awards …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

Write Your Own Love Story: All She Wrote Books Offers Space for LGBTQ+ Elopements Before Inauguration Day

LGBTQ+ couples and book lovers can get hitched before administration changes. SOMERVILLE, MA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This year’s election results have brought challenges and uncertainty to many, particularly women …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 14:30 GMT

A Day in Our Shoes Launches Enhanced and Expanded IEP Goal Bank

Now available: largest, free IEP Goal Bank at adayinourshoes.com—newly expanded, organized by subject, and designed to empower parents and teachers with ease. AVONDALE, PA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Day in Our …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 14:14 GMT

Museum of Civilian Voices Presents "1,000 DAYS. THOUSANDS OF STORIES"

A SPECIAL PROJECT FROM THE MUSEUM OF CIVILIAN VOICES BY THE RINAT AKHMETOV FOUNDATION TO COMMEMORATE 1,000 DAYS OF WAR KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the morning of Thursday 24 February 2022, russia launched its full- …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 13:32 GMT

1,000 days of resilience: Rinat Akhmetov's ongoing commitment to Ukraine's defence and recovery

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks 1,000 days since russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. SCM, led by Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist Rinat Akhmetov, has remained committed to supporting Ukraine’s …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 13:26 GMT

Oscar-Shortlisted Anora Stars to Join Joe Manganiello, Gloria Gaynor, and Andrea Martin at Children of Armenia Fund Gala

COAF 21st Annual Holiday Gala Gathers All-Star Lineup to Drive Transformative Change in Rural Armenia NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) will host its largest fundraiser of …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 11:50 GMT

The BCNPHA 2024 Housing Provider of the Year Award - Inclusion & Equity, goes to BC Indigenous Housing Society

The BC Indigenous Housing Society (BCIHS) has been named the Housing Provider of the Year Award – Inclusion & Equity by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BC Indigenous …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

In Kherson, Despite Constant Shelling By Russian Troops, People Continue To Lead An Active Social Life

Despite Russian troops' constant shelling of Kherson, Fund "Union" created the Club of Active Citizens, where people develop strategies for recovery and study. KHERSON, KHERSON, UKRAINE, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 08:30 GMT

Indigenous Leaders Outraged by Latest Destruction of Cultural Sites Whistleblower Exposes Destruction of Tribal Sites

This development comes as a whistleblower has brought to light the destruction of culturally significant tribal sites in the Yesah. MEBANE, NC, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7 Directions of Service, an Indigenous-led …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 07:48 GMT

G20 Leaders Make Historic Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking Following Faith-Based Advocacy

In a victory for anti-trafficking, the G20 Leaders' Declaration has committed to "eradicating forced labor, ending modern slavery and human trafficking." RIO DE JANEIRO, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, November 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 17:55 GMT

Poland: response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine

The ICRC has returned to Poland in 2022 to contribute to the humanitarian response for people fleeing the international armed conflict in Ukraine. Our main concern is the protection of people affected by the armed conflict – whether by restoring broken …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 17:55 GMT

Speech by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on receiving the 2024 International Bridge Prize of the European City of Gö...

Dear Lord Mayor, Dear Professor Xylander, Dear Gerda, Esteemed guests, It is a great honour for me to stand here before you and receive the Bridge Prize. It is an award that recognizes our common human endeavour to bring about a peaceful world order. I …

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