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Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: public health risks assessed

Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: public health risks assessed

Belarus: UN chief following post-election developments ‘with great concern’

The UN Secretary-General has appealed for restraint in Belarus, where ongoing clashes between police and demonstrators continue following disputed elections held on Sunday.

WHO chief points to ‘green shoots of hope’ in COVID-19 pandemic

Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to “green shoots of hope” amidst the global crisis, while urging both governments and people everywhere to work to suppress the new coronavirus.

Updated weekly schedule of President Charles Michel

Updated weekly schedule of President Charles Michel

FoRB Publications launches new book of Rosita Šorytė, on NRMs and the Pandemic

New religious movements are rarely given credit for their humanitarian work. A case in point is the Church of Scientology during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Opponents used the epidemic as an opportunity to accuse Scientology of spreading conspiracy theories and not respecting anti-virus precautions.

“The people in Lebanon can count on the European Union” – Charles Michel

"The people in Lebanon can count on the European Union" - Charles Michel

Lifting of travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries

Lifting of travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries

Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights

Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights

Turkmen Court Sentences Brothers Eldor and Sanjarbek Saburov to Two Years in Prison

On August 6, 2020, a Turkmen court sentenced Brothers Eldor and Sanjarbek Saburov to two years in prison for their conscientious objection to military service. The siblings are 21 and 25 years old, respectively. The court refused the brothers’ request to appeal. This is the second time both were convicted for their neutrality.

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

New humanitarian air service boosts COVID-19 response in the Pacific

A flight carrying protective masks, ventilators and other essential medical supplies for COVID-19 response, landed in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, marking the start of a humanitarian air service for the Pacific region, Governments and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have announced.

Spain: EIB provides €20 million in financing to Sanifit

Spain: EIB provides €20 million in financing to Sanifit

EU support for Italian biotech’s red blood cell technology to treat rare diseases

EU support for Italian biotech’s red blood cell technology to treat rare diseases

FIEE SGR gets EU backing to close its second fund dedicated to energy efficiency

FIEE SGR gets EU backing to close its second fund dedicated to energy efficiency

South Africa: UN health agency sends experts to help battle against COVID-19

South Africa: UN health agency sends experts to help battle against COVID-19

UN experts call for urgent action to remedy “alarming” human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir

UN experts call for urgent action to remedy “alarming” human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Thailand’s COVID-19 response an example of resilience and solidarity: a UN Resident Coordinator’s Blog

In January, Thailand became the second country to confirm a COVID-19 case but, since then, the country has shown remarkable resilience and, as of late July, there had not been any recorded cases of domestic transmission for nearly two months. Gita Sabharwal, the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, explains that this success is thanks to a combination of government action, social responsibility and community solidarity. 

Breastfeeding link to COVID-19 is negligible, says World Health Organization

The risk of COVID-19 infection from breastfeeding is negligible and has never been documented, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in a call for greater support for the practice. 

Philippines: UN and partners launch major COVID-19 response plan to aid 5.4 million

Prioritizing the safety and well-being of women and girls, the UN and partners launched on Tuesday a COVID-19 humanitarian response plan to assist some 5.4 million of the poorest and most marginalized people in the Philippines. 

Iraqi Religious Authorities Adopt Interfaith Statement on Victims of ISIL

Iraqi Religious Authorities Adopt Interfaith Statement on Victims of ISIL

Iraq: ISIL’s acts of terror ‘divorced from the values of all faiths’

Iraq: ISIL’s acts of terror ‘divorced from the values of all faiths’

FIFA damage ‘irreversible’ over investigation into its president Gianni Infantino

FIFA damage 'irreversible' over investigation into its president Gianni Infantino

UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption

UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption

CoR COTER Bulletin No. 3: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis

CoR COTER Bulletin No. 3: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis

Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF

Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF
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