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New chapter for Baghdad’s book street
The Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday celebrated the renovation of the historic heart of its book trade, in the latest sign of an artistic renaissance after decades of conflict and…
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Lithuanian Prime Minister extends deepest condolences over the loss of President of the European Parliament David Sassoli
LITHUANIA, January 11 - Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė extends her deepest condolences over the loss of President of the European Parliament David Sassoli. ‘I was deeply saddened to hear about…
Europe
A stronger mandate for EU Drugs Agency as illicit market proliferates
European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 Jan 2022 The Commission is proposing today to strengthen the mandate of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, transforming it into the European…
Europe
Europe: Omicron wave threatens to overwhelm health workers in weeks
With forecasts indicating more than 50 per cent of Europeans are likely to become infected with the Omicron variant in the next six to eight weeks, the World Health Organization…
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Von der Leyen on Sassoli: “A man of deep faith and strong convictions”
Statement by President von der Leyen on the passing of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament È un giorno triste per l'Europa. Oggi la nostra Unione perde un convinto…
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Card. Hollerich offers condolences on the passing away of EU Parliament President David Sassoli
Card. Hollerich offers condolences on the passing away of EU Parliament President David Sassoli On behalf of the Bishops of European Union, the President of COMECE, H.Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich…
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Another giant Buddha statue demolished in Tibet’s Kham region
By – Shyamal Sinha Tibetan exiles working for CTA say that not only was the Buddha statue demolished but 45 huge prayer wheels erected near Drakgo Monastery were also destroyed…
Environment
Panel on Climate change, environment / Health delivers recommendations
Conference on the Future of Europe: The European Citizens' Panel on Climate change, environment and Health met for the third and final time on 7-9 January 2022. The College of Europe…
Europe
Preserve right of asylum, urges UN refugee agency
Amid record global displacement, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Monday urged European countries to prioritize the better protection of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution.
America
The Nature Conservancy, TWRA Announce Conservation Easement to Benefit North Cumberland WMA’s Ed Carter Unit
Nashville — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that the 43,000-acre Ed Carter Unit of the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be…