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Religion has a positive impact on Canadians
Newcomers to this country often find Canadians have a curious stance toward religion. We seldom say much negative about religion in public but we never take it too seriously either.…
Month: October 2020
Europe
European Parliament to discuss the resumption of hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh
The European Parliament will discuss the escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh at the plenary session on October 7 in Brussels, according to the agenda published on the official website…
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Covid-19 poses threat to religion
SOME non-governmental organisations at a chat with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last month expressed concern that Western liberalism and secularism were posing a threat to religion. Coincidentally a…
Europe
European Union and WFP support Namibia’s most vulnerable people affected by Covid-19
WINDHOEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of €2million (N$40 million) from the European Union (EU), which will help WFP deliver critical food assistance to…
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Erdogan: Macron’s Statement on Islam a ‘Clear Provocation’
Rabat – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks on Islam. Macron had used an October 2 speech to claim Islam was…
Europe
European Union Backs Okonjo-Iweala For WTO Job
The European Union has expressed support for Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation as the race enters its final month. According…
Europe
Pakistan to challenge India’s application for exclusive GI tag to Basmati rice in European Union
By PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to file its opposition in the European Union in response to India's application for an exclusive Geographical Indications (GI) tag to Basmati rice in…
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Macron’s Bid to ‘Rid France of Islamic Separatism’ Spikes Islamophobia
Turkey today condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's bid to rid France of 'Islamic separatism', saying his statements 'encourage Islamophobia'. Eighteen months before a French presidential election in which he…
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Enlisting doctors into the military will cause them to flee the country says Bishop – Vatican News
The Bishop of Chinhoyi has sharply criticised a decree proclaimed by Zimbabwe’s Vice President to enlist doctors into the military.
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Caritas India awarded for service during Covid-19 pandemic – Vatican News
Indian Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan presented the Best NGO for Healthcare Services award to Caritas India at a virtual ceremony on 2 October.