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Here are the 10 best places in the world to retire
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Health
World leaders call for new international treaty to improve pandemic response
A group of world leaders have joined the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) in calling for an international treaty to improve pandemic preparedness and response in the wake…
News
Recognize ‘true value’ of water, UN urges, marking World Day
The UN is marking World Water Day on Monday with a global conversation on how people value the lifegiving resource in different parts of the world, according to local needs.
Christianity
World health chief pays tribute to faith leaders in fight against COVID-19
The World Health Organization chief has played tribute to religious leaders from around the world for the role they have played a vital role in communicating with their communities on…
News
Saturday’s letters: Freedom of religion not an absolute right
Article content Not for the first time, I find myself in disagreement with the case made by John Carpay whose current position as president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional…
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World at critical moment to deliver on 2030 Agenda – UN Deputy Secretary-General
The world is at a critical moment to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Wednesday, during a virtual discussion with European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala.
Christianity
Regional and world church bodies urge respect for will of Myanmar people
The World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia have issued a joint statement expressing distress and concern over the disturbing trend of continued lethal action against the…
Buddhism
Buddhist Times News – A national-treasure pagoda at Yakushiji, a Buddhist temple listed as a World Heritage site opened in Nara
By – Shyamal Sinha Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, that was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto, located in Nara. The temple is the headquarters…
Europe
EU urges China to reverse ban on BBC World News TV channel
The European Union on Saturday called on China to reverse its ban on the BBC World News television channel imposed in apparent retaliation for Britain's pulling of the licence of state-owned Chinese broadcaster CGTN. The EU…
Health
‘Three major threats’ to inoculating the world – UN health agency
Amidst some positive news from the World Health Organization (WHO) that both COVID-19 deaths and new cases have recently been on the wane, there are “three major threats” to the…