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World/Nation news in brief: Aug. 1, 2022
House hearing examines child labor abuses in Chinese-owned mines in Congo
The current state of child labor and human rights violations in Congo’s mining sector “is particularly critical,” a Jesuit priest told a recent House hearing looking into accusations China is exploiting children in Africa in the mining of cobalt, lithium and various rare earth minerals.
DHS chief to migrants: Don’t give your money or lives to smugglers
According to local media, the migrants were rescued by police from inside a house where they and others were kept by human smugglers.
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Smith pushes quick prosecution of apparent Russian war crimes
During the meeting with members of Congress, Smith said he proposed that the full U.N. General Assembly create an ad hoc tribunal that could act more quickly on war crimes charges against Russian officials.
Donnelly presents credentials as U.S. ambassador to Holy See
U.S. President Joe Biden nominated him to the Vatican post in October, and the Senate confirmed him in January.
Cardinal Turkson to head pontifical academies of sciences, social sciences
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which includes Nobel Prize winners, professors and researchers, traces its roots to the 17th century and was founded in its current form by Pope Pius IX in 1847.
Chaos in shelters for Ukrainian refugees increases risk of trafficking
Traffickers prey on refugees that are desperate to leave and go to a safer place over border.