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WHO/Europe’s year in review 2020
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WHO/Europe’s year in review 2020

2020 was an unprecedented year for WHO/Europe. COVID-19 dominated WHO’s work around the world, including the European Region, with support and cooperation taking place across countries. Dr Hans Henri P.…

22 December 2020 · 1 min read

Iran Slams European Parliament’s Inaction on US Sanctions, Europe’s Violations
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Iran Slams European Parliament’s Inaction on US Sanctions, Europe’s Violations

<blockquote class="excerptCss" readability="7">&#13; Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has fulminated against the European Parliament for failing to adopt resolutions in condemnation of Washington’s economic sanctions against Iran and Europe’s breach of…

22 December 2020 · 2 min read

COMMENT | Can religion help save Malaysia? Tis the season - of year-end reflection. And as we usher in 2021, what role should religion play in politics? Andrew Sia 4 h ago 24
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COMMENT | Can religion help save Malaysia? Tis the season – of year-end reflection. And as we usher in 2021, what role should religion play in politics? Andrew Sia 4 h ago 24

COMMENT | Many years ago, I spoke to Baru Bian, then of PKR, about the role of his religion, Christianity, in his “perjuangan” (mission). I recalled him saying that the…

22 December 2020 · 2 min read

Austrians press EU to talk turkey, raise farm standards
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Austrians press EU to talk turkey, raise farm standards

WEIBERN, Austria: As Katharina and Reinhard Bauer show off cosseted turkey chicks they highlight standards that they - and the Austrian government - would like the rest of the EU to adopt…

22 December 2020 · 4 min read

Quiet Bethlehem Christmas means 'less business, more religion'
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Quiet Bethlehem Christmas means ‘less business, more religion’

Deprived of its usual tourist influx by the pandemic, Bethlehem will celebrate a quiet Christmas this year that is less about commerce and more about religion, says its parish priest.…

22 December 2020 · 4 min read

Rose Town Youth To Benefit From European Union Funded Block Making Project
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Rose Town Youth To Benefit From European Union Funded Block Making Project

Some fifteen (15) youth comprising males and females within the Rose Town Community are set to benefit from the opportunity of honing their skills through a block making training initiative.…

21 December 2020 · 2 min read

NSS urges even-handed approach to freedom of religion or belief
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NSS urges even-handed approach to freedom of religion or belief

The National Secular Society has urged the UK's new envoy on freedom of religion or belief, Fiona Bruce, to take an even-handed rather than selective approach to promoting the principle.…

21 December 2020 · 2 min read

European Union gives green light for Fiat Chrysler-Groupe PSA merger
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European Union gives green light for Fiat Chrysler-Groupe PSA merger

BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Monday gave conditional approval to the mega merger of car giants Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and Groupe PSA, after the firms promised to address competition…

21 December 2020 · 3 min read

Fiona Bruce appointed as new Freedom of Religion or Belief Envoy
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Fiona Bruce appointed as new Freedom of Religion or Belief Envoy

Fiona Bruce has been appointed as the UK Government's new Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).  Bruce, a committed Christian, said the plight of young Christian girls…

21 December 2020 · 4 min read

Pope Francis Offers Guidance For A Better Future In New Book: ‘Let Us Dream’
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Pope Francis Offers Guidance For A Better Future In New Book: ‘Let Us Dream’

Photo Courtesy of CBS This year has been overwhelming, leaving many of us sad and anxious about what the future holds. In Pope Francis’ uplifting and practical new book “Let…

21 December 2020 · 5 min read