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* Fears for safety of Nigerian Humanist leader after blasphemy arrest <[link removed]>
The president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria has been arrested for blasphemy for a second time, sparking fears for his safety.
** Secularism in the media
* Humanist leader arrested for blasphemy in Nigeria <[link removed]>
Nigerian police have arrested Mubarak Bala, president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, for "blasphemy" after he allegedly posted criticism of Islam on his Facebook page.
The Friendly Atheist (Patheos)
* New Bishop of Horsham announced by 10 Downing Street <[link removed]>
The new Bishop of Horsham has been announced today by 10 Downing Street.
Mid Sussex Times
* Disgraced official in Trojan horse scandal given top police force role <[link removed]>
A disgraced former councillor who was banned from serving on any local authority has been be given a top post at England's second largest police force.
The Times (£)
* Religious gatherings unlikely to start again before end of year, says health boss in Birmingham <[link removed]>
Religious worship is likely to remain confined to people's homes until the end of 2020, a top health advisor on Birmingham City Council has warned.
Birmingham Live
* Sudan to criminalise female genital mutilation <[link removed]>
The Sudanese government is to criminalise female genital mutilation. A special article will be added to the country's criminal law.
Dabanga
* New York’s mayor sorry for Jewish funeral criticism <[link removed]>
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has issued an apology after he criticised a large gathering for a Jewish funeral amid the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC
* 2,500 mourners jam Hasidic Jewish funeral, creating a flash point for NYC mayor <[link removed]>
The event showed the challenges that officials have faced in addressing the flouting of social distancing in close-knit ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods.
The New York Times
* Evangelical church sues California’s governor over coronavirus restrictions <[link removed]>
A small evangelical church is suing the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, arguing the state's public gathering ban violates first amendment rights to religious freedom.
Los Angeles Times
* Germany to set out rules for religious services including singing ban <[link removed]>
Germany is to set out guidelines for holding religious services during the coronavirus pandemic with a list of strict restrictions expected to include a ban on singing.
The Guardian
* Romanian Church condemns posters depicting doctors and nurses as saints
Romania's Orthodox Church said on Wednesday a series of outdoor posters depicting nurses and doctors on the frontlines of the new coronavirus outbreak as saints were blasphemous and an insult to Christian iconography.
Reuters
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