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EU prepares measures against Myanmar coup leaders
BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers on Monday tasked the bloc’s top diplomat and its executive wing with drawing up a series of measures to target those responsible for the…
Month: February 2021
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BVI International Arbitration Centre Expands Global Representation, Welcomes Dr. John J. Maalouf to Arbitration Panel
BVI International Arbitration Centre Expands Global Representation, Welcomes Dr. John J. Maalouf to Arbitration Panel - Book Publishing Industry Today - EIN Presswire <div class="eh-ribbon"> Trusted News Since 1995 <span…
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Human rights: Council adopts conclusions on EU priorities in UN human rights fora in 2021
The Council today adopted conclusions on the EU’s priorities in UN human rights fora in 2021. The conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to respect, protect and fulfil human rights, democracy and…
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Economic policy priorities for a post-pandemic recovery | News | European Parliament
A high-profile panel on Monday warned of the economic difficulties stemming from the pandemic, whilst noting that this crisis could offer the chance to rebuild EU economies.Committee on BudgetsCommittee on…
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‘No place’ for coups in today’s world, UN chief tells Myanmar military
On the opening day of a new UN Human Rights Council session on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his “full support to the people of Myanmar”, three weeks after the military takeover that has brought thousands out onto the streets in…
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Referencing Soldiers By Their Religion Is Divisive And Toxic
Senator Shehu Sani Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has condemned the act of describing soldiers by the religion they practice. The former lawmaker on his social media page described the…
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Microsoft, EU publishers seek Australia-style news payments
LONDON (AP) — Microsoft is teaming up with European publishers to push for a system to make big tech platforms pay for news, raising the stakes in the brewing battle…
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Discours du commissaire Breton à la conférence de presse sur le plan d’action sur les synergies entre les industries civile, spatiale et de la défense
European Commission Discours Brussels, 22 Feb 2021 Merci Margrethe. Aujourd'hui, nous présentons donc un plan d'action pour accroitre les synergies entre le civil, l'espace et la défense. C'é...
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EU adds 19 Venezuelan officials to sanctions blacklist
The Council today added 19 leading Venezuelan officials to the list of those subject to restrictive measures, due to their role in acts and decisions undermining democracy and the rule of law…
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Myanmar’s bishops urge military to end violence, start dialogue – Vatican News
As protests against the military coup intensify in Myanmar, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued another statement, calling on the army to refrain from violence and peacefully resolve the crisis…