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'Allah' is for all, Malaysian court rules, not just Muslims; evangelical alliance welcomes it
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The word ‘Allah’ is for all, not just Muslims the Malaysian High Court’s recent decision

The World Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the Malaysian High Court's recent decision that recognized as unconstitutional and invalid a 1986 government directive that banned non-Muslims from using the word "Allah"…

8 April 2021 · 4 min read

Youth Forum: UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance
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Youth Forum: UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance

Leaders across the world need to “move beyond platitudes” about young people, and deliver a better future for them all, Secretary-General António Guterres told the 10th Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)…

7 April 2021 · 4 min read

Acute hunger looms in the DRC warns UN - Vatican News
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Acute hunger looms in the DRC warns UN – Vatican News

The FAO and WFP have warned that the scale of acute hunger in the DRC is “staggering”. Conflict and insecurity have been a leading factor, followed by Covid-19 and economic…

7 April 2021 · 5 min read

COVID-19: WHO chief outlines five ‘vital changes’ to address inequities
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COVID-19: WHO chief outlines five ‘vital changes’ to address inequities

Investing in equitable production and access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments, is among five “vital changes” the world needs to make this year to address the inequalities the pandemic…

7 April 2021 · 4 min read

Article - What is the EU single market and why does it matter? (video)
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Article – What is the EU single market and why does it matter? (video)

, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/eu-affairs/20210325STO00805/

7 April 2021 · 1 min read

Guterres highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future, marking International Day
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Guterres highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future, marking International Day

The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday urged everyone involved in the sport sector to help advance climate action, combat discrimination and prejudice, and ensure that global sporting events leave a positive…

6 April 2021 · 2 min read

COVID-19 lays bare social inequality says UN chief, as COVAX doses top 36 million
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COVID-19 lays bare social inequality says UN chief, as COVAX doses top 36 million

The COVID crisis "has revealed how unequal our societies are” said the UN chief in his message for World Health Day released on Monday.

5 April 2021 · 2 min read

Coin found in Jerusalem's Old City may contributed to Temple tax in Herod's time
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Coin found in Jerusalem’s Old City may contributed to Temple tax in Herod’s time

Archeologists in Jerusalem's Old City have discovered a box of artifacts, including a rare silver that pilgrims might have used to pay the Temple tax during King Herod's reign, a…

5 April 2021 · 3 min read

Secretary-General welcomes US decision to lift sanctions against ICC officials
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Secretary-General welcomes US decision to lift sanctions against ICC officials

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the decision by the United States to lift sanctions and visa restrictions against officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC).

3 April 2021 · 2 min read