Welsh councillors have defended their freedom to conduct prayers before meetings in the face of opposition from those labelling it ‘discriminatory’.
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** Friday, 6 September 2019
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** Council defies secularists’ attempt to sideline prayers
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Welsh councillors have defended their freedom to conduct prayers before meetings in the face of opposition from those labelling it ‘discriminatory’.
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** Australian MPs revolt over extreme abortion law
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MPs in New South Wales are threatening to quit their party over its intention to push through an extreme abortion law.
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** Planned Parenthood forced to pay out £3 million over its illegal practices
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** Musicians oppose pro-life laws by endorsing Planned Parenthood
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** Twins celebrate first birthday after in-womb op
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** Trans treatments risk ‘irreversible damage’, warns top psychiatrist
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A leading psychiatrist has warned that children who take hormones or undergo surgery as part of ‘transitioning’ from one sex to the other risk “serious and irreversible damage”.
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** Trans books for children ‘misleading’ and ‘irresponsible’
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** GB Olympian: ‘Men in women’s sport an unequal playing field’
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** Welsh police told to take drugs laws seriously
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The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales has been told to take drug offences seriously, after indicating he thinks police forces should no longer treat drugs possession as a criminal matter.
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** World’s first cornea transplant using adult stem cells
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Michael Morse A team of Japanese medics have restored a woman’s eyesight in the world’s first cornea transplant using ethical stem cells.
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** BBC flooded with complaints over Songs of Praise gay wedding
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The BBC has received 1,238 complaints over a controversial Songs of Praise episode featuring a same-sex wedding.
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** FEATURE: Parents matter when it comes to implementing Relationships Education
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Most UK schools started back this week. Many parents are concerned about plans for Relationships Education. Their input could be invaluable in how it is implemented.
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