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‘Simply no scenario’ where humanity can survive on an ocean-free planet
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‘Simply no scenario’ where humanity can survive on an ocean-free planet

The world must harness “clear, transformative and actionable solutions” to address the ocean crisis, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Tuesday, opening a meeting to generate momentum…

1 June 2021 · 4 min read

Beard and Stache Fest Coming to Gatlinburg on June 12th
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Beard and Stache Fest Coming to Gatlinburg on June 12th

The Smoky Mountain Beard & Stache Fest promises to be an event to remember. Gather Up Events and Honest Amish will be hosting the inaugural Smoky Mountain Beard and Stache…

1 June 2021 · 3 min read

“Spotlight on Markets” latest edition of Newsletter’s (ESMA)

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“Spotlight on Markets” latest edition of Newsletter’s (ESMA)

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its latest edition of the Newsletter “Spotlight on Markets”. Your one-stop-shop in the world of financial markets focuses this…

1 June 2021 · 1 min read

“Being the hunted is a nice position to be in”
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“Being the hunted is a nice position to be in”

Current Press releases “Being the hunted is a nice position to be in” Interview with the Porsche Brand Ambassador Paul Casey ahead of the Porsche European Open Stuttgart . Paul…

1 June 2021 · 9 min read

ESMA issues a negative opinion on an Accepted Market Practice on liquidity contracts proposed by the French AMF
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ESMA issues a negative opinion on an Accepted Market Practice on liquidity contracts proposed by the French AMF

ESMA considers that the new AMP, applicable as of 1 July 2021, replacing the current AMP on liquidity contracts, applicable since 1 January 2019, is not compatible with the Market…

31 May 2021 · 1 min read

Christian media mogul jailed again for Hong Kong protests against China's actions
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Christian media mogul jailed again for Hong Kong protests against China’s actions

A court in Hong Kong has sentenced Catholic media mogul and pro-free expression activist Jimmy Lai to a second jail term, this one for14 months, for participating in an unauthorized…

30 May 2021 · 3 min read

Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
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Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana

Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.   

30 May 2021 · 4 min read

UN chief calls for a global partnership to address COVID, climate change and achieve SDG’s
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UN chief calls for a global partnership to address COVID, climate change and achieve SDG’s

Speaking in a key international partnerships summit, António Guterres said that if governments embrace together the goals of phasing out coal, enhancing climate commitments, and investing in the Global Goals,…

30 May 2021 · 3 min read

Basketball Africa League and Social Nation Africa partner to showcase Artists and Creative Industries from across the continent
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Basketball Africa League and Social Nation Africa partner to showcase Artists and Creative Industries from across the continent

Download logo The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.theBAL.com) and Social Nation Africa (SNA) (www.SocialNationAfrica.com), a new digital platform that showcases the African creative landscape, today announced a multiyear partnership that…

30 May 2021 · 4 min read