Archeology
Loved ones of the dead
In the Atacama desert, ancient civilizations buried the dead with parrots The main feature of these birds is that they were mummified in an unusual position, some with open mouths,…
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Health
European Union drives use of standardized terminology in Member States with funding for SNOMED CT
European Union drives use of standardized terminology in Member States with funding for SNOMED CT SNOMED CT: The global language of healthcare The EU will provide its Member States with…
Charities
How ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Edwards Jumped Back into Education
As the Winter Olympics have drawn to a close we find out what happened to second chance learner Eddie the Eagle, the unlikely hero of the 1988 Games. Eddie the…
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Europe
March 2022 Newsletter
Crisis in Ukraine Teaching Resources “On February 24, Russia deployed its military into Ukraine. Bombs and shelling have continued to escalate as people flee their homes and desperately seek safety.…
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News
Trial in Vatican moves forward, requests of defense rejected – Vatican News
By Salvatore Cernuzio - Vatican City The trial in the Vatican for alleged misconduct in management of Secretariat of State funds has moved forward in the next steps of the judicial…
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News
Refugee crisis as Belarus joins Russian invasion of Ukraine
Belarus - Some 100,000 desperate people have already entered Hungary, fleeing a nation in turmoil. Across the border, Ukraine is experiencing a barrage of attacks by the Russian army. Authorities…
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Europe
Ukraine: Teleconference with USA, Canada, Japan, European Union
CANADA, February 28 - Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participated in a teleconference meeting with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and the leaders of the…
Defense
Even Switzerland is imposing financial sanctions on Moscow
Switzerland will impose sanctions on Russia similar to those already imposed by the European Union, Reuters reported. "In view of Russia's ongoing military intervention in Ukraine, the Federal Council decided…
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News
UNODC Youth Forum: Bringing together young leaders committed to making the world a better place
© UNODC Vienna (Austria), 28 February 2022 – “Our voices are strong, and we must be heard in the present and remain impactful in the future.” This call to action…
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News
Card Czerny on Zayed Award: Concept of human fraternity is a precious contribution
Speaking from the sidelines of the presentation ceremony for the Zayed Award, Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, the ad interim Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, says the…