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Your daily media briefing - Tuesday 14 January

  

In the Media 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 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

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

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

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’

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

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’

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’

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

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

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

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

  

Watch

 

Exposed: The Church's Darkest Secret

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

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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