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Gaza hospital destroyed, WHO chief reiterates ceasefire call
The head of the UN health agency has spoken out against the "effective destruction" of a Gaza hospital in the north by Israeli forces
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Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday in the presence of dozens of children
Children from the Vatican-run pediatric clinic sang several songs for the Holy Father Pope Francis turned 87 today, greeted by children who helped him blow out the candle on a…
Asia
MEPs Call on Borrell to Take Action to Protect Minority Rights in Iran
The Iranian oppressive regime barred Mahsa Amini's family from traveling to France to receive her prestigious Sakharov Prize, awarded posthumously. Following this, Fulvio Martusciello, head of the Forza Italia delegation…
Christianity
Pope Francis wants to be buried outside the Vatican
Francis has revealed he is working with the Vatican's ceremonial leader to pardon the complex and proverbially long papal funeral rites Pope Francis, who eschews much of the pomp and…
International
Why do dogs destroy things when they are alone
You come home after a long day at work and your dog greets you at the door – tail wagging and sloppy kisses. You smile, grateful for this kind welcome.…
Christianity
On the road to an ethic of peace and non-violence
By Martin Hoegger One of the highlights of the Together for Europe meeting in Timişoara (Romania, 16-19 November 2023) was a workshop on peace. It gave the floor to witnesses…
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French anti-cult law proposes to criminalise natural health
Vote on 19 December will decide the future of alternative medicine in France. Next week in France, the parliament will decide whether or not to support a law that grants…
Economy
The Flawed Sanctions Policy: Why Putin Wins
The EU's response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine raises concerns as EU exports to Armenia have surged 200% since the invasion, aiding Putin.
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Frontex: MEPs want an effective border agency compliant with fundamental rights | News
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution wrapping up the fact-finding investigation by the Working Group on Frontex Scrutiny with 366 votes in favour, 154 against, and 15 abstaining.…
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Recognition of parenthood: MEPs want children to have equal rights | News
With 366 votes against 145 and 23 abstentions, MEPs backed draft legislation to ensure that, when parenthood is established by an EU country, the rest of the member states will…