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Anti-money laundering - agree to create new European authority

Anti-money laundering – agree to create new European authority

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The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement on creating a new European authority anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism
EU-China summit, 7 December 2023

EU-China summit, 7 December 2023

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The 24th EU-China summit took place in Beijing, China. This was the first in-person EU-China summit since 2019. President of the European Council, Charles Michel,...
ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq

ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq

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The UN labour agency, ILO, says it is becoming increasingly concerned about working conditions in Iraq, where temperatures have soared to 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks.
Sri Lanka: UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million for ‘critical’ women’s healthcare

Sri Lanka: UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million for ‘critical’ women’s healthcare

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The UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, is leading efforts to protect women and girls’ rights to give birth safely and live without gender-based violence, according to a statement issued on Monday.
Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest

Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest

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One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Healthy life expectancy in Africa grows by nearly 10 years

Healthy life expectancy in Africa grows by nearly 10 years

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Healthy life expectancy among Africans living in mainly high and upper middle-income countries on the continent, has increased by almost 10 years, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Thursday.
Horn of Africa faces most ‘catastrophic’ food insecurity in decades, warns WHO

Horn of Africa faces most ‘catastrophic’ food insecurity in decades, warns...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday that the Greater Horn of Africa is experiencing one of the worst hunger crises of the last 70 years.  
New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030

New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030

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While more than three quarters of all adults living with HIV are receiving some kind of treatment, the number of children doing so, stands at only 52 per cent. In response to this startling disparity, UN agencies UNAIDS, UNICEF, WHO, and others, have formed a global alliance to prevent new HIV infections and ensure that by 2030 all HIV positive children can get access to lifesaving treatment.
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EU economies need public investment-led stimulus, ECB President tells MEPs | News | European Parliament

MEPs quizzed ECB President Lagarde about the bank’s policies going forwards, how to factor in climate change, and looming high debt as a result of the pandemic
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Migration and asylum: time to find balance between solidarity and responsibility | News | European Parliament

The EU must help member states at the external borders to manage migration flows and ensure that those seeking protection are welcomed in line with its core values.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Ensure safe and hygienic sanitation for all, UN urges, marking World Toilet Day

The UN is marking World Toilet Day on Thursday, in a bid to reinforce the need for equal access to sanitation for all. More than a quarter of the global population lack basic facilities, and more than three billion people live in homes without basic hand washing facilities, soap and water. 

Future of an entire generation at risk, as COVID-19 pandemic drags on

While symptoms among children infected with COVID-19 mostly remain mild, infections are rising and the longer-term impact on the education, nutrition and well-being of an entire generation of young people can be life-altering, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned. 

The Pope’s invitation to love the Church – Vatican News

At this week’s General Audience, Pope Francis launched a special invitation to love the Church, because she is our home.

Jailed Indian Jesuit urges prayers for fellow prisoners – Vatican News

Human rights activist Father Stan Swamy, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and other health conditions, is in prison for his links with Maoist insurgents, an allegation he has denied. In a letter, he describes the spirit of his fellow prisoners.

The Economy of Francesco: ‘Young people fighting inequalities’ – Vatican News

Valentina Rotondi, a social scientist with training in applied economics and econometrics, is a part of the Central Organizing Committee of "The Economy of Francesco". She talks about her long-term aims and expectations for the event.

US won’t press charges against former Mexican defense minister – Vatican News

In an unprecedented move, US Legal Authorities have announced they are dropping all drug trafficking and money laundering charges against Mexico`s former Minister of Defense.

Statement by EP Conference of Presidents on long-term EU budget and Rule of Law | News | European Parliament

Parliament’s leaders ask the Council to adopt the package and begin the ratification process as soon as possible.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

Independent Ethics Body: strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU

On Thursday, the authors of two studies will present their work and discuss with MEPs in a joint Constitutional Affairs and Legal Affairs committee meeting.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
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