Judaism
Minna Rosner essay contest winner Rosemund Ragetli
Each year the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada sponsors an essay contest named for the late Shoah survivor Mina Rosner. Mina Rosner dedicated many hours to educating people about…
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Europe
Brexit: PM and EU chief agree importance of finding trade deal
<img class="js-image-replace" alt="Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen" src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/8356/production/_114722633_59e932f9-b3c9-48c5-af63-83b92dc6706b.jpg" width="976" height="549"/><span class="off-screen">Image copyright</span> <span class="story-image-copyright">Reuters</span> </span> <figcaption class="media-caption"><span class="off-screen">Image caption</span> <span class="media-caption__text"> Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen…
Europe
Sudan: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the occasion of the signing of the Peace Agreement
The signing of the Peace Agreement between the civilian-led Transitional Government and the Sudan Revolutionary Movements today is an historic achievement paving the way for inclusive and comprehensive peace in…
News
Annual report: Pandemic recovery must be measured in ‘human rather than economic terms’
We must “commit” to building a more inclusive and sustainable world, the UN chief underscored in his annual report on the Work of the Organization, launched on Thursday.
Human Rights
160+ Greek and international organizations, urge Greek authorities on refugees at Lesvos
Lesvos: More than 160 Greek and international organizations, urge Greek authorities to revoke decision to close dignified alternatives in accommodating refugees οn Lesvos We, the undersigned, call on the Minister…
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Greece: More than 160 + signatories ask to revoke decision about refugees οn Lesvos
Greece: More than 160 Greek and international organizations, academics and other actors from all over Europe urge the Greek authorities to revoke decision to close dignified alternatives in accommodating refugees…
Europe
WHO and EU support COVID-19 training in Georgia
Georgia : WHO and European Union support COVID-19 training for medical personnel in Georgia to improve health system readiness One hundred and forty health workers from across Georgia – frontline…
Buddhism
Launch of Khangchendzonga Buddhist University announced
Sikkim: Launch of Khangchendzonga Buddhist University announced <p class="post-meta"> <span class="date"><i class="icon-calendar"/> Sep 30, 2020</span> <span class="meta-user"><i class="icon-user"/> <a href="https://www.buddhisttimes.news/author/shyamal/" title="Posts by Shyamal Sinha" rel="author" rel="nofollow">Shyamal Sinha</a></span> <span class="meta-cat"><i class="icon-book"/>…
Europe
Sterling falls after Brexit bill opposed by EU passes UK parliament
LONDON: Sterling fell on Wednesday after Britain's lower house of parliament approved legislation on Tuesday that gives ministers the power to break its divorce agreement with the European Union. The…
Europe
Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke linked to more than 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease
A new report produced by WHO, the World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle Australia for World Heart Day celebrated globally on 29 September, confirms a well-established causal link…