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Revealing new book on Scientology by investigator Gabriel Carrion, in 3 languages

Reporter Gabriel Carrion launched his book on Scientology and controversies surrounding it with a Church’s spokesperson answering over 50 questions about it. MADRID/BRUSSELS, SPAIN/BELGIUM, August 24, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Journalist Gabriel Carrion has launched his second book on Scientology and the controversies surrounding it with the Church’s European spokesperson answering over 50 of the most asked questions about this religion.

Mauritius oil spill highlights importance of global maritime laws: UN trade body

The devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that govern the seas and protect small island states and their vulnerable marine ecosystems against ship pollution, UN trade body UNCTAD has stated. 

Use COVID lessons to ‘do things right’ for the future, urges UN chief

Lessons learnt from efforts to address the global pandemic must be used to “do things right for the future”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said, addressing a gathering of leading parliamentarians. 

Liechtenstein brings an Inter-State case against the Czech Republic

On 19 August 2020 the Government of Liechtenstein lodged an inter-State application against the Czech Republic under Article 33 (Inter-State cases) of the European Convention on Human Rights, alleging breaches of the rights of...

High Representative on behalf of E.U. on the announcement regarding relations between Israel and the UAE

The EU welcomes the announcement on the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and acknowledges the constructive role played by the US in this respect.

Modi becomes India’s 4th longest-serving Prime Minister

By   — Shyamal Sinha Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the fourth longest-serving Prime Minister in Indian history, after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh. However, PM Modi is the first longest-serving Indian...

Israel and UAE announce deal normalising relations

Israel and the United Arab Emirates announce the normalization of relations, marking Israel’s first diplomatic ties with a Gulf Arab nation.

Fostering self-sufficiency: FUNDAEC encourages local food production

As the ramifications of the global health crisis intensify, FUNDAEC is spearheading the development of local food production initiatives with a view to the future.

Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights

Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights

“Making cities belong to those who work to build them”: Baha’i Chair in India looks at urbanization

Baha’i Chair in India invites economists and academics to examine how new conceptions of human nature can enhance long-term approaches to urban development.

COVID-19: UN chief outlines path to recovery in Southeast Asia

COVID-19: UN chief outlines path to recovery in Southeast Asia

Six Baha’is imprisoned by the Houthis freed in Yemen

BIC calls for the lifting of all charges and safeguarding of the rights of all Baha’is in Yemen.

Asia-Pacific: ‘Call to action’ highlights role of family farmers amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Asia-Pacific: ‘Call to action’ highlights role of family farmers amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Agricultural policies key to addressing drivers of migration, says BIC Brussels

The BIC Brussels Office hosts online discussion, exploring links between European agricultural policies and the adverse drivers of migration from and within Africa.

Spread of hepatitis B in children under five, lowest in decades: WHO

Spread of hepatitis B in children under five, lowest in decades: WHO

UN appoints new ECOSOC President

UN appoints new ECOSOC President

‘Temporary Basic Income’ could slow COVID surge, provide lifeline for world’s poorest

Temporary Basic Income: Protecting Poor and Vulnerable People in Developing Countries, estimates that it would cost governments upwards of $199 billion per month, to provide what UNDP describes as “a time-bound, guaranteed basic income, to...

“Baha’i World” articles examine migration, existential stress

BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — Two new articles have been published today in the online publication The Baha’i World, which is releasing, in the context of the current pandemic, a series of articles on migration...

Deforestation has slowed down but still remains a concern, new UN report reveals

Deforestation has slowed down but still remains a concern, new UN report reveals

First-ever World Chess Day, helps calm nerves during COVID-19 pandemic

First-ever World Chess Day, helps calm nerves during COVID-19 pandemic

Young innovators vying for top UN environmental prize

Young innovators vying for top UN environmental prize

FROM THE FIELD: Frontline resilience in Somalia

FROM THE FIELD: Frontline resilience in Somalia

World’s poorest being pushed ‘closer to the abyss’ of famine, warns WFP chief

World’s poorest being pushed ‘closer to the abyss’ of famine, warns WFP chief

Elżbieta Rafalska from ECR: “During the #COVID19 pandemic, we witnessed discrimination against elderly”

Elżbieta Rafalska from ECR: "During the #COVID19 pandemic, we witnessed discrimination against elderly"

Human trafficking for organ removal needs urgent international attention

Human trafficking for the purpose of organ removal
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