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Calls for school book burnings and bans on the rise, researchers say

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America

Calls for school book burnings and bans on the rise, researchers say

The American Library Association has reported a troubling rise in organised attempts to ban – and in some cases even burn – library books. According to the ALA, the majority…

25 November 2021 · 5 min read

Four days tied by his feet, hands, and torso to a stretcher, in Spain

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Health

Four days tied by his feet, hands, and torso to a stretcher, in Spain

Enrique Gonzalez: "You feel as if you have been buried alive" " they got on top of me, reduced me, put me on the stretcher and tied me up", SPAIN.…

25 November 2021 · 3 min read

Drowning of 27 migrants in English Channel is worst disaster on record: IOM

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Europe

Drowning of 27 migrants in English Channel is worst disaster on record: IOM

Urgent action is needed to avoid a repeat of tragedies like this week’s drowning of at least 27 people in the English Channel, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday.

25 November 2021 · 3 min read

Authors and experts on how to get your book published

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Books

Authors and experts on how to get your book published

Lockdown offered many frustrated writers a key to unbolt the constraints of daily routine and an opportunity to work on the novel or work of nonfiction that has been gathering…

25 November 2021 · 5 min read

Suspect in 0,000 Shelton comic book theft rejects plea deal

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Suspect in $200,000 Shelton comic book theft rejects plea deal

MILFORD — A Waterbury man charged with stealing $200,000 in rare comic books from a Shelton storage unit rejected a plea offer in the case that would have seen him…

23 November 2021 · 3 min read

When books become works of art in their own right

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When books become works of art in their own right

NEW YORK, Nov 23 — For Gagosian, books can be works of art like any other. That’s why the mega-gallery is launching a new imprint called Picture Books in December,…

23 November 2021 · 3 min read

Utah schools are pulling books. We should give students more credit, George Pyle writes

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Utah schools are pulling books. We should give students more credit, George Pyle writes

Goldie: “I can’t decide what to get my brother for his birthday.” Ruth: “A book is always nice.” Goldie: “Nah. He already has a book.” — “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In,”…

22 November 2021 · 5 min read

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Books

The very best new books on interior design

This is the time of year I find myself rereading some of my favourite books filled with cosy fireside scenes, turning leaves and cold, wintry evenings. As the festive period…

21 November 2021 · 5 min read

Climate action can deliver a sustainable future for all: UN deputy chief

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Environment

Climate action can deliver a sustainable future for all: UN deputy chief

Climate action can be the driver for a green and equitable future for all, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said at the TED Countdown Summit, urging people everywhere to demand that leaders deliver on their promise to limit global warming.

13 November 2021 · 4 min read

COP26: BIC delegation offers principles and proposals for climate action | BWNS

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Environment

COP26: BIC delegation offers principles and proposals for climate action

Representatives of the Bahá’í International Community have been participating in discussions at the COP26 climate summit, exploring the moral dimensions of climate action

13 November 2021 · 3 min read