America
New chapter for Baghdad’s book street
The Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday celebrated the renovation of the historic heart of its book trade, in the latest sign of an artistic renaissance after decades of conflict and…
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Europe
Europe: Omicron wave threatens to overwhelm health workers in weeks
With forecasts indicating more than 50 per cent of Europeans are likely to become infected with the Omicron variant in the next six to eight weeks, the World Health Organization…
News
Another giant Buddha statue demolished in Tibet’s Kham region
By – Shyamal Sinha Tibetan exiles working for CTA say that not only was the Buddha statue demolished but 45 huge prayer wheels erected near Drakgo Monastery were also destroyed…
Europe
David Sassoli: EU Parliament President leave us at 65
Sassoli dies at 65 after period of poor health Roberto Cuillo announced on Twitter that David Sassoli, the European Parliament President and Italian social democrat, died last night in Italy…
Economy
€47 million to protect intellectual property of EU SMEs
€47 million fund to protect intellectual property of EU SMEs in their COVID-19 recovery and green and digital transitions Yesterday, the Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)…
Christianity
About Christian humanism (1)
To most of our contemporaries, Christianity and humanism seem incompatible. Our Orthodox revival is pushing away from humanism and asserting itself as something that is the opposite of anti-Christian humanism.…
America
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew recovers from COVID-19
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has tested positive for COVID-19, the Kathimerini newspaper reported end of December, citing a press release from the Istanbul-based patriarchate. Bartholomew, 81, has only mild symptoms of…
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Pope calls for dialogue and trust to overcome Ukrainian crisis
In his New Year’s address to accredited Ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis mentioned growing international tensions over Ukraine. As international talks get underway in Geneva, the Holy Father…
Charities
Brighton People’s Theater looking for locals to create new show
Brighton-based theatre company is looking for local people to get involved in creating their new show The Songbird Café is Brighton People’s Theatre’s (BPT) new show in development, under commission…
Charities
Secret benefactor
Only after the death of the singer did it become clear that he spent millions to help orphans, homeless people, sick people and just strangers in trouble. 10 facts from…