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** Your daily media briefing - Tuesday 14 January
In the Media <[link removed]> is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news and opinion <[link removed]> and listen to our podcasts on our website.
** Secularism in the media
* Paedophile bishop Peter Ball mentioned friendship with Prince Charles to seem “impregnable”, victim claims <[link removed]>
The disgraced paedophile bishop Peter Ball repeatedly mentioned his friendship with Prince Charles so he would seem "impregnable", one of his victims has said.
The Telegraph
* Church of England priest convicted of sexual offences <[link removed]>
A former priest has been convicted of sexual offences against a woman and a girl.
The Argus
* Northern Ireland’s first same-sex weddings may be held from 10 February <[link removed]>
Same-sex marriage effectively became legal in Northern Ireland on Monday as couples now are entitled to register to marry.
The Irish Times
* ‘The attacks on two Delhi universities reveal Modi’s targets: Muslims and their allies’ <[link removed]>
Mukul Kesavan says the BJP wants to suppress Indian Muslims and secularists who see them as equal citizens. But police violence has backfired.
The Guardian
* Iran's only female Olympic medallist says she has defected <[link removed]>
Iran's only female Olympic medallist has said on social media she had left her homeland because she had had enough of being used by its authorities as a propaganda tool.
Reuters
* ‘Why protesting Indians are chanting the constitution’ <[link removed]>
Protesters have gathered in large numbers on streets and university campuses across India for more than a month to protest against a new citizenship law which they believe is discriminatory. They have invoked the country's Constitution and chanted its solemn preamble.
BBC
* ‘A visit to a mass female circumcision ceremony in Indonesia’ <[link removed]>
Adi Renaldi finds parents bringing girls as young as three months old to undergo a procedure that is known to cause sexual dysfunction, cysts, and birthing complications.
Vice
* Disgraced paedophile Koran teacher dies in jail and has funeral at mosque where he abused kids <[link removed]>
A convicted paedophile who was a trusted Koran teacher has died in prison. His funeral was set to be held at the same mosque where he abused his young victims.
Wales Online
* Isle of Man to debate assisted dying in January 2020 <[link removed]>
The parliament of the Isle of Man, Tynwald, has announced that it will debate assisted dying at its January sitting, which begins next week.
Politics Home
* Trump criticised for retweeting image of Democratic leaders in Muslim attire <[link removed]>
The White House on Monday defended President Trump retweeting an image that showed two Democratic leaders edited into Muslim clothing with a backdrop of an Iranian flag.
The Hill
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* Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret <[link removed]>
The story of the decades-long pursuit of Bishop Peter Ball by the individuals determined to bring him to justice, and the cover-up that went to the highest levels of the Church of England.
BBC iPlayer
** Latest NSS podcast
* Ep 21: Integrated education in Northern Ireland - interview <[link removed]>
In this episode, Emma Park speaks with Maddy Bridgman and Sam Fitzsimmons of the Integrated Education Fund, a charity that supports inclusive, integrated education in Northern Ireland.
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