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Your Religion News: May 15, 2021
Sunday at First Parish: Chalice Circle, ‘Return to Community’NORTHFIELD — Members and friends of First Parish of Northfield, Unitarian, will hold a special Chalice Circle, “Return to Community,” at 10:30…
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Europe
People of the Netherlands trust EU to combat coronavirus pandemic
According to a recent study, the trust the people of the Netherlands have in the EU’s ability to combat the coronavirus pandemic is higher than the EU average.The Dutch trust…
Europe
Spain declines EU Parliament’s invitation to clear livestock ship affair
The Spanish government has rejected a request to speak before the European Parliament’s inquiry committee (ANIT) about issues related to live transport of animals, according to documents seen by EURACTIV.…
Europe
Refugees and migrants hosted in Serbian reception centres get their COVID-19 vaccine doses
Refugees and migrants may live highly insecure lives, often in fear and without access to essential health and other services. Their living circumstances can also put them at heightened risk…
America
European Union Preparing Plan That Will Allow Vaccinated Americans To Travel Once Again
(CBS LOCAL) – The European Union is preparing a plan to reopen to vaccinated Americans and many seniors are ready to go. Travel advisors say the older travelers are among…
Europe
Over 56 400 cultural goods seized and 67 arrests in action involving 31 countries
Despite constraints imposed by the COVID-19, the 2020 edition of the Pandora operation targeting the illicit trafficking of cultural goods has been the most successful to date with over 56…
Europe
Afghanistan: Communiqué of the Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States on the Afghan Peace Process
Respectful of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, participants exchanged views on the current status of the Afghanistan peace process and discussed ways to support the Afghan people’s…
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Ramadan in China: Faithful dwindle under limits on religion
KASHGAR, China (AP) — Tursunjan Mamat, a practicing Muslim in western China’s Xinjiang region, said he's fasting for Ramadan but his daughters, ages 8 and 10, are not. Religious activity…
Health
COVID-19 cases rise for ninth consecutive week, variants continue spreading
COVID-19 infections have increased for the ninth consecutive week globally while variants continue their spread, the UN health agency has confirmed.
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Freedom of religion and judicial independence in Cyprus
President Erdogan’s comments raise important issues concerning the independence of the judiciary and a conflict between Turkey’s responsibility for securing human rights in the north The knee jerk reaction in…