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COVID-19 illustrates ‘woefully under prepared’ world – UN health chief

Despite efforts to break the global cycle of panic and neglect seen throughout multiple disease outbreaks, the UN health agency chief said on Friday that the new coronavirus has shown that the world was “woefully under prepared”.

Online course for Catholic politicians to study Thomas More, John Paul II, Dag Hammarskjöld

CNA Staff, Sep 18, 2020 / 01:00 pm MT (CNA).- What do St. Thomas More, St. John Paul II, and Dag Hammarskjöld have in common? According to a new course by the International Catholic Legislators...

Brexit added to agenda of EU leaders’ special European Council meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join fellow EU leaders for discussions on Brexit next week when they gather in Brussels for a special European Council meeting. ...

Europe battles to contain virus second wave as global cases top 30 million

MADRID: A host of European countries imposed new local restrictions on Friday to reduce spiralling new cases of coronavirus as they seek to avoid the example of Israel which enforced a second nationwide shutdown.City...

Sustainable Development goals are ‘the future’ Malala tells major UN event, urging countries to get on track

The Global Goals represent the future for millions of girls who want education, women who fight for equality, and youth fighting for clean air, UN Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai said on Friday, at a side event of the General Assembly, challenging Member States, “when are you planning to do the work”? 

Forward look: 19 September – 4 October 2020

Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council. The indicated format of each meeting (physical or virtual) are subject to change. Foreign Affairs Council, 21 September 2020 Foreign affairs ministers...

Here’s how European countries are limiting Covid spread

A face mask left in Roemerberg square, that is usually crowded by tourists, in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)Coronavirus cases in Europe: As the global coronavirus caseload crossed the 30 million mark and the …

Romania and UK judicial authorities jointly dismantle ‘loverboy’ criminal network specialized in trafficking and sexually exploiting young girls

The Hague, 18 September 2020 During a Joint Action Day executed on the 9th of September 2020, judicial and law enforcement authorities in The UK and Romania have arrested 21 members of an organized criminal...

MEPs to discuss the situation in Belarus with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Monday | News | European Parliament

Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs will discuss the dramatic developments in Belarus with opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Monday, 21 September.
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Leveraging youth to shape a better future, UN announces 17 Young Leaders for SDGs

The United Nations, on Friday, recognized 17 young advocates for sustainable development, who are leading efforts to combat some of the world’s most pressing challenges and inspiring the younger generation for a better future for all. 

Is Tzom Gedaliah Canceled for 2020? — Pros and Cons

Photo Credit: Pixabay Do you need to fast or not on...

Angola: Diocese of Lwena needs at least 200 priests to meet pastoral demand – Vatican News

The Diocese of Lwena reckons that it needs at least 200 priests to attend to the current pastoral demands, said the Bishop of the Diocese, Jesús Tirso Blanco, S.D.B.

Pope to Christian journalists: ‘be bearers of hope’

Pope to Christian journalists: 'be bearers of hope' - Vatican News Amid the confusion of voices and messages that surround us, a Christian journalist is called to be a new witness to the truth, thus...

Polish bishops intervene in debate over European treaty on violence against women

CNA Staff, Sep 18, 2020 / 03:30 am MT (CNA).- Poland’s bishops have intervened in a debate over whether their country should withdraw from a European treaty on preventing violence against women.  In a statement...

EU must diversify trade ties, develop own value chains – Germany’s Altmaier

By Michael Nienaber2 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Union must diversify its trade relations, become less dependent on Asian suppliers in certain areas such as medical precursors, and develop its own value chains...

Frankfurt Book Fair: Going Virtual

American agents prep for a Frankfurt like no other—from their homes.

ReBoot Kicks Off

ReBoot: Books, Business, and Reading, comprising an October 13 conference plus research tracks, is designed to analyze how Covid-19 could reshape the global publishing industry.

From their blond locks to their brutality, new research claims we’ve got the Vikings all wrong

Bloodshed was foreseen by the people of Northumberland even before the Viking raiders came ashore on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in AD 793. An ancient manuscript recalls how ‘amazing sheets of lightning and whirlwinds...

Plenary highlights: State of the EU, Covid-19, recovery plan | News | European Parliament

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EU, UK Should Impose Visa Restrictions on Election Riggers in Nigeria – Kogi Rep

EU, UK Should Impose Visa Restrictions on Election Riggers in Nigeria - Kogi Rep Tajudeen Yusuf, a member of the house of representatives from Kogi state, says the European Union (EU) and UK...

European Parliament condemns Turkey’s actions in Exclusive Economic Zone of Greece and Cyprus

Members of the European Parliament have condemned Turkey’s actions in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Greece and Cyprus and have expressed full solidarity with the two member states of the European Union. They have also...

European Parliament blasts Turkey on illegal actions against Greece

European Parliament blasts Turkey in resolution calling for immediate end of illegal actions against Greece With 601 votes in favor, 57 against and 36 abstentions, the Plenary Session of the European Parliament adopted a resolution...

‘Tens of millions of Yemenis’ devastated by unabated war and COVID-19 

More than five years of war have “devastated the lives of tens of millions of Yemenis”, with experts estimating that up to one million may have been affected by COVID-19, the UN chief told the General Assembly on Thursday. 

Philippines: Speech on behalf of the HR/VP at the European Parliament

… the European Parliament, thank you for your remarks. The European Union has … ) report discussed in the European Parliament; as well as directly...

EU Commission presents 2030 climate plan for greener EU

The European Commission on Thursday September 17th presented its new climate plan for 2030, including a tougher target to cut emissions to 55% of their 1990 levels, informs LETA/DPA. Frans Timmermans, European Commissioner for the...
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