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Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, countries want to “get their economies going again”, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, advising on the measures that governments, communities…
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In his message for Pro-Life Day 2020, Cardinal John Tong of Hong Kong urges Christians to promote a ‘culture of life’, as the Church marks the 25th anniversary of the…
Europe
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities and markets regulator, has today published a document listing the thresholds above which shareholders can be identified in the various…
Food
Northwest summers mean salmon on the grill. While Alaskans fill freezers with their own catch – our freezers are filled with enough salmon to last until next summer – those…
Food
Changing vineyard leaves in fall, Willamette Valley, Oregon getty Jarad Hadi was born in Clackamas, Oregon—southeast of the city of Portland. While growing up, his family spent time living in…
Books
The 27th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, which would have taken place at the China International Exhibition Center from August 26 to August 30, kicked off its virtual…
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Two United Nations agencies call for the urgent disembarkation of nearly 400 refugees and migrants rescued by three ships in the Mediterranean. A joint statement issued by the UN High…
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Abu Dhabi-listed investment firm Waha Capital has launched an income-focused Islamic fund to attract over $500 million (Dh1.83 billion) to invest in Shariah-compliant assets across sukuk and equity markets which…
America
“Now more than ever, we must heed the wisdom of indigenous peoples. This wisdom calls upon us to care for the earth so that not only our generation may enjoy…
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Five years ago the olive grove of Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos was a sanctuary for asylum seekers. Today it is a jungle, overcrowded, threatening and all too…
