- Shaolin Temple’s ‘CEO monk’ probed for embezzlement, relations with women Reuters
- Shaolin Temple: Abbot Shi Yongxin under criminal investigation in China BBC
- Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under…
Category: 4. World
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Thai and Cambodian leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting…
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Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, it failed miserably
A year and a half later, Israel is still making the same mistakes over humanitarian aid in Gaza.
In the confused days after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Israeli leaders took to the microphones to boast about how vigorously they…
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Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks as clashes continue
The deadly border clashes have entered a fifth day amid increasing international pressure to bring fighting to a halt.
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Dozens killed during Eucharistic Adoration in Eastern Congo
The United Nations-backed Radio Okapi put the total number of deaths at 43. The Congolese army, however, has only confirmed 10 fatalities as of Monday afternoon.At least 31 young people in Eucharistic adoration were killed late Sunday night…
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Palestinians in Gaza say aid efforts not enough to reach all those in need
The Israeli military said ten-hour “tactical pauses” in certain areas would allow for the increase of aid into Gaza.
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Shaolin Temple leader investigated on suspicion of embezzling funds
BEIJING — China’s famous Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.
Shi Yongxin is alleged to have committed criminal offenses…
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