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War: what is it that religions really say about peace?
In a time where peace has become more than the lack of war, war has hit what is considered the "civilized" world, there are few who willingly misinterpret the time,…
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A Turkish farmer became a millionaire with purple stones from his field
Farmer Ali Aiden, who lives in the village of Akpanar in the Harmandzhik region, found unusual purple stones in his field. He became curious and brought them for expertise in…
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon looks ahead to the UK-hosted conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Minister of State Lord Ahmad looks forward to the UK hosting the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London in July 2022. The conference will bring…
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Video games for climate action: winning solutions for the planet
Video games for climate action with special features, pop-ups, and real-life tree-planting opportunities embedded within beloved classics like PAC-MAN or Angry Birds
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Champions League: Madrid clinch the Decimocuarta (14th)!
Real Madrid overcame Liverpool in Paris courtesy of a goal from Vini Jr. to enhance their legendary status in Europe. RM. The Decimocuarta (14th) Champions League has arrived, as Real Madrid enhanced their legendary…
Council of Europe
Council of Europe finalizing stand on deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in the end of April approved a Recommendation and a Resolution on the deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities. These are providing important…
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Russia: A Danish Jehovah’s Witness released after five years in prison
After five years spent in prison, Dennis Christensen was released this Tuesday 24th May. He is expected to be deported to Denmark on Wednesday morning. Dennis Christensen has served 5…
Books
What sci-fi books should I read?
Sci-fi books: Speculative fiction has long attracted teens and young adults—the lure of the unknown and magic. From space opera to hard sci-fi, from military science fiction to post-apocalyptic and…
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Pope Francis praises the Russian head of the Old believers for his “attitude of peace”
On May 7, Russian head of the Worldwide Union of Old Believers (Old believers are Eastern Orthodox Christians who maintain the liturgical and ritual practices of the Russian Orthodox Church…
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MPs and faith leaders discuss at UK Parliament role and value of interfaith
MPs and faith representatives convene at UK Parliament to discuss the Role and Value of Interfaith. The media often portrays religion as a source of contention, war and conflict, but…