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Why the Indo-Japan ACSA agreement is important
By — Shyamal Sinha A much anticipated summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe is scheduled to take place next month. The summit would witness…
Year: 2020
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Democratic Party names Joe Biden as candidate for US presidential election – Vatican News
The Democratic Party formally nominates Joe Biden as its candidate for the America’s presidential elections in November.
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Catholic leaders voice support for Ecuador’s indigenous after oil spill – Vatican News
A coalition of 117 Catholic leaders send a letter in support of indigenous communities at odds with Ecuador’s government following a massive oil spill.
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Mali’s President resigns after months of tension
By Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ Malian President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced his resignation hours after he and Prime Minister, Boubou Cisse were detained by mutinous soldiers. Both Mali's 75-year-old President…
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Pope at Audience: Healing the world is an opportunity to build something better
By Christopher Wells The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has not only “exposed the plight of the poor and the serious inequality that reigns in the world,” but even exacerbated them, Pope…
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Building bridges: Parent University on racial equality in the US
SAVANNAH, United States — Parent University, a Baha’i-inspired organization in the United States, is drawing on its decades-long experience of promoting racial equality in Savannah, Georgia, to foster greater societal…
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Nigerian rights group: ‘Government must serve all citizens’
By Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and the continent’s largest democracy. Home to approximately 200 million people, it is blessed with abundant human and natural…
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Indonesian Cardinal denounces social ills on Independence Day
As Indonesia marks its 75th Independence Day, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo called on all citizens to unite and fight corruption, violence and threats to the environment.
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Canadian Bishops release message for Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
Canada's National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, celebrated on 12 December 2020, is centred on the theme “Healing of the Earth”.
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Bangladesh Church launches tree-planting campaign for “Laudato Si’” Year
With a tree-planting drive, the bishops of Bangladesh are also marking year-long celebrations of 50 years of the country’s independence as well as the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,…