Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Pay $880 Million to Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Priests
Made possible by changes to California law that lifted the statute of limitations on civil cases brought by survivors of child sexual abuse.
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Cassia Eller – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Cassia Eller from Brazil performing the song “Malandragem” in 2001.
Havana Weather for October 17-23
Cloudy conditions will prevail in the western half of the country, with showers, rain, and thunderstorms in the capital.
Israel Bombs Municipal Building in Lebanon, Killing 6, Including Mayor of Nabatieh
The mayor and other city workers were killed while holding a meeting to discuss coordinating aid for civilians remaining in the area.
Rita Payes – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Rita Payes from Spain on vocals and trombone, in an NPR Tiny Desk concert earlier this month.
Israeli Attacks Kill 55 in Gaza as WHO Begins Second Round of Polio Vaccinations
However, “even though we are protecting them and vaccinating them against polio, the occupation is still bombing them.”
Havana Times Reaches 16!
On October 15, 2008 this daily publication was born. Thanks to all of you that have made it possible and those of you faithful readers.
Friends, Gros-Morne National Park, Canada – Photo of the Day
Claude Rioux from Canada took our photo of the day: “Friends”, in Gros-Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Huge Protest in Spain Blaming Airbnb for Rising Rents
“We Spaniards cannot live in our cities. We are being driven out of the cities, not just out of the center.”
The Cruelty Faced by Political Prisoners in Nicaragua
The political prisoners were victims of cruel and degrading treatment, the IACHR condemns the persistence of serious human rights violations.