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Russia, Jehovah’s Witnesses banned since 20 April 2017

World Headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses (20.04.2024) – April 20th marks the seventh anniversary of Russia’s nationwide ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses, which has led to hundreds of peaceful believers jailed and some brutally tortured. International human rights advocates are decrying Russia for persecuting Jehovah’s Witnesses, which is eerily reminiscent of the repression the Witnesses faced during the Soviet-era. Experts assert […]

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The Estonian interior minister proposed Moscow Patriarchate to be declared a terrorist organization

Estonian Minister of the Interior and leader of the Social Democratic Party, Lauri Laanemets, intends to propose that the Moscow Patriarchate be recognized as a terrorist organization and thus banned from operating in Estonia. The member of the government made such a statement on Thursday evening in the show “First Studio” on the TV channel […]

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Global Christian Forum: Diversity of global Christianity on display in Accra

By Martin Hoegger Accra Ghana, 16th April 2024. In this African city teeming with life, the Global Christian Forum (GCF) brings together Christians from more than 50 countries and from all families of Churches. Of Ghanaian origin, its general secretary Casely Essamuah explains that the GCF wants to give Christians the opportunity to know and […]

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Humanitarians locked in aid delivery ‘dance’ to avert famine in Gaza

Andrea de Domenico was speaking via videoconference to journalists in New York, briefing them on developments in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. He said although humanitarians welcome recent Israeli commitments to improve aid facilitation in Gaza, “we are dealing with this dance where we do one step forward, two steps backwards; or two steps […]

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Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies

Rakhine was the site of a brutal crackdown on the Rohingyas by the military in 2017, leading to the killing of some 10,000 men, women and newborns and the exodus of nearly 750,000 community members, many of whom continue to languish in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. “Rakhine state has once again become a battleground […]

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Holy Orders on Trial, The French Legal System vs The Vatican

In a growing dispute that reveals the relationship, between governmental institutions the Vatican has officially voiced its worries regarding the decisions made by French officials in the matter of a nuns removal citing violations of religious freedom. This global disagreement revolves around the situation of Sabine de la Valette, Sister Marie Ferréol and her expulsion, […]

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SpaceX and Northrop Grumman working on a new U.S. spy satellite system

Aerospace and defense firm Northrop Grumman is collaborating with SpaceX, the space enterprise led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, on a confidential spy satellite initiative that is currently capturing high-resolution images of Earth, according to sources familiar with the program. Launch of a rocket carrying Starlink satellites. Image credit: SpaceX via Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0 […]

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Press briefing on next week’s plenary session | News

When: Friday 19 April at 11.00 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics next week include: Debate and final vote on the right to repair of goods Packaging and packaging waste: final vote Fighting violence against women: debate and final vote Final vote on due diligence rules for companies Simplification […]

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Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

“In these trying times – where peace is under severe threat, and dialogue and diplomacy are in dire need – let us be an example of constructive dialogue to honour our commitments to Indigenous Peoples,” Dennis Francis told world leaders and ambassadors meeting in the General Assembly Hall. Member States convened to commemorate the 10th […]

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$2.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank

The development came amid reports of ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip including Gaza City in the north, Rafah in southern Gaza and central Gaza, where more than dozen people were believed to have died in an apparent missile attack on a refugee camp on Tuesday. Video images reportedly from Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir […]

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Wearing one pair of jeans once does as much damage as driving 6 km in a gasoline-powered passenger vehicle 

According to scientists, wearing a pair of fast fashion jeans just once creates 2.5 kg of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to driving 6.4 km in a non-gasoline car, writes “Daily Mail”. Fast fashion is a term used to describe the process of quickly creating and selling cheap, fashionable clothing to satisfy demand. Scientists from […]

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The EU court excluded two Russian billionaires from the sanctions list

On the 10th of April, the Court of the EU decided to exclude Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Pyotr Aven from the Union’s sanctions list, Reuters reported. “The General Court of the EU considers that none of the reasons given in the initial rulings are sufficiently substantiated and the inclusion of Mr Aven and Mr […]

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Parliament adopts its position on EU pharmaceutical reform | News

The legislative package, covering medicinal products for human use, consists of a new directive (adopted with 495 votes in favour, 57 against and 45 abstentions) and regulation (adopted with 488 votes in favour, 67 against and 34 abstentions). Incentives for innovation MEPs want to introduce a minimum regulatory data protection period (during which other companies […]

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The Science of Referrals: Leveraging Customer Advocacy Software

Imagine this: you’re swamped with choices, bombarded with ads, and unsure who to trust. Suddenly, a friend excitedly recommends a brand they love. Bingo! That’s the power of customer advocacy in action. Customer advocacy, where happy customers sing your praises, has always been a goldmine for brands. But today, with competition fiercer than ever, brands […]

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UPDATING LIVE: Head of Palestine relief agency due to brief Security Council on Gaza crisis

1:40 PM – Philippe Lazzarini has said the agency is facing a “deliberate and concerted campaign” to undermine its operations at a time when it’s crucial services – delivered by over 12,000 mostly local staff in Gaza – are most needed. So far, some 178 UNRWA officials working in Gaza have been killed since Israel’s […]

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UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via video message, but also acknowledged existing racial discrimination and inequalities Black people continue to face.  He said the establishment of the Permanent Forum shows a dedication from the international community to address these […]

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