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Clarifying the Truth to Orthodox Jews in Israel

World NewsMay 31, 20200Comments

In April 2020, large print announcements were posted in neighborhoods of ultra-Orthodox religious Jews. It began in the cities of Bnei Brak and Jerusalem and continued to other cities, including Beit Shemesh, Kiryat Yearim, Modi’in Illit, Beitar Illit, and Safed – places with large ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jewish populations. Haredi is a designation for ultra-Orthodox and…

Over 120 Countries Support WHA Resolution Calling for Independent Coronavirus Investigation

World NewsMay 31, 20200Comments

The World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the WHO, recently adopted a resolution that calls for impartial evaluation of responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Proposed by Australia and other countries, this initiative has been supported by 122 countries, as reported by The Guardian on May 18 in an article titled “Australia hails global…

Falun Dafa in Yunnan (Part 2)

China News, World NewsMay 17, 20200Comments

Falun Dafa Is Wonderful Falun Dafa Conference Attended by Tens of Thousands On April 17, 1999, the Falun Dafa assistance centre of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, held an experience-sharing conference (Fahui) and group practice in the Haigeng Area near the Dian Lake region and tens of thousands attended. It turned out to be the…

U.S. Flags Flown over Capitol Honor Master Li and World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 17, 20200Comments

At the request of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, two United States flags flew over the U.S. Capitol on May 13, 2020 to honor Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong. May 13 was the 21st World Falun Dafa Day and the 28th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction, as well as Master Li’s birthday. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick…

Sichuan Man Dies in Prison While Serving Time for His Faith, Family Suspects Torture

China News, World NewsMay 17, 20200Comments

A Linshui County, Sichuan Province resident suddenly died in early April 2020, while serving a seven-year term for his faith in Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline that has been persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party since 1999. Mr. Luo Fangxue was 67 years old. While the prison claimed that Mr. Luo passed away after suffering a…

Falun Dafa Practitioners Across China Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

China News, World NewsMay 17, 20200Comments

Since Master Li Hongzhi first introduced Falun Dafa to the public in 1992, it has spread far and wide all over China, drawing learners from all different ethnicities and from all walks of life. Falun Dafa practitioners have benefited tremendously from the practice, and they celebrate World Falun Dafa Day on May 13th every…

Canada: Elected Officials Offer Congratulations on World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 17, 20200Comments

As of May 4, 2020, proclamations have been received from 35 elected Canadian officials in recognition of the 21st World Falun Dafa Day, as well as the 28th anniversary of the practice’s introduction to the world. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a meditation and self-cultivation practice based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Introduced to…

Italy: Introducing Ancient Meditation Practice in High School

World NewsMay 17, 20200Comments

European Falun Dafa practitioners went to several high schools during the past several weeks. They introduced to students and teachers a meditation whose practitioners follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. One such high school was Liceo Statale T. L.Caro - Liceo Linguistico, one of the best language high schools in Salerno, Southern Italy. It's renowned academic…

USCIRF Report: Organ Harvesting from Living Falun Gong Practitioners Continues in China

World NewsMay 10, 20200Comments

“In 2019 religious freedom conditions in China continued to deteriorate,” wrote the 2020 Annual Report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) published on April 28, 2020. The report again recommended designating China as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) like the past 21 consecutive years. The 2020 report highlighted China’s massive surveillance…

Canadian MP: The Chinese Communist Party and WHO Should be Held Accountable for the Pandemic

World NewsMay 10, 20200Comments

Michael Cooper, member of parliament in Canada, recently said in an interview that an independent investigation should be conducted into the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and WHO for their liabilities related to the coronavirus pandemic. Irwin Cotler, former Liberal justice minister, urged Canada to impose Magnitsky-style sanctions on Chinese officials who mistreated or silenced whistle…

German Human Rights Organisation: The CCP Must Stop Persecuting Falun Gong

World NewsMay 10, 20200Comments

“The Chinese government should end its fight against Falun Gong and respect the right to freedom of religion, as guaranteed by the constitution,” said Hanno Schedler, in a statement released by the “Society of Threatened People (STP),” a German human rights organisation, commemorating the historic appeal by 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners 21 years ago. Schedler…

Guizhou Province Launches New Campaign against Falun Gong Practitioners

China News, World NewsMay 10, 20200Comments

The authorities in Guizhou Province rolled out a “zero out plan” in March 2020, in another attempt to force Falun Gong practitioners in the province to renounce their faith. It was reported that the Political and Legal Affairs Committee (PLAC) in Guizhou issued an order to completely “transform” all practitioners between 2020 and 2023. …