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Published on Feb 24, 2021

UN says 41 Europe-bound migrants drown in Mediterranean

CAIRO — At least 41 people drowned over the weekend when their boat capsized in the Central Mediterranean, the U.N. said on Wednesday, the latest shipwreck involving migrants fleeing conflict-stricken Libya and seeking better life in Europe. The U.N. …

Source: The Republic - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Feb 24, 2021

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ plans to spend VNĐ703 billion (US$30.6 million) this year on poverty ...

Vietnamese Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý on Monday condemned violence and attacks targeting civilians in Somalia during a UN Security Council videoconference on Somalia and the activities of the …

Source: Viet Nam News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Feb 24, 2021

U.S. Vaccine Supply to Increase After Snowstorms Caused Delays

LiveUpdated Feb. 23, 2021, 10:41 p.m. ET Feb. 23, 2021, 10:41 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The White House said on Tuesday that weekly shipments of coronavirus vaccines to the states would rise by one million doses to 14.5 million, as vaccine …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Feb 23, 2021

2021: Critical Year To ‘reset Our Relationship With Nature’ – UN Chief

Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 7:56 am Press Release: UN News During this time of “crisis and fragility”, the UN chief told the United Nations Environment Assembly on Monday that human well-being and prosperity can be vastly improved by prioritizing nature- …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 22, 2021

Burkina Faso: Ambassadorial-Level Meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission on the Sahel region and the United Nations ...

On 14 October, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) held a virtual Ambassadorial-level meeting on the Sahel region and the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel (UNISS). The meeting was convened by H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, Chair of the PBC. The objective …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Feb 22, 2021

U.N. report lays out blueprint to end ‘suicidal war on nature’

According to a new report from the United Nations Environmental Programme, the world faces three environmental “emergencies”: climate change, biodiversity loss, and air and water pollution. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said we should view nature …

Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
Published on Feb 24, 2021

The Global Insecurity of Climate Change

Africa, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Combating Desertification and Drought, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Global, Green Economy, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Population, Poverty & SDGs, TerraViva United Nations Climate …

Source: Inter Press Service - Neutral
Published on 00:23 GMT

Recapturing the spirit of Bretton Woods

During the waning days of World War II, in a sleepy town in Northern New Hampshire, the modern world was born. The United States led the creation of two multilateral organizations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, to rebuild from one …

Source: The Hill - Neutral
Published on Feb 24, 2021

Johnson & Johnson One-Shot Vaccine Is Said to Offer Strong Protection

LiveUpdated Feb. 24, 2021, 1:21 p.m. ET Feb. 24, 2021, 1:21 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: The one-shot coronavirus vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson provides strong protection against severe disease and death from Covid-19, and may reduce the …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Feb 24, 2021

Indian citizen Kaushik Barua conferred with Royal Order in Cambodia

The Cambodian government has conferred its national honour to Indian citizen Kaushik Barua, currently the country director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Cambodia and Laos, for rendering distinguished services. Barua has …

Source: Economic Times - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 24, 2021

Religious leaders urge Biden to support global coronavirus aid, debt relief

CLEVELAND (CNS) — Two religious leaders, including the chairman of a U.S. bishops’ committee, urged the Biden administration to support the release of $3 trillion in global reserve funds to help developing countries respond to the coronavirus pandemic. …

Source: Catholic News Service - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 24, 2021

China ready to help Sri Lanka defeat pandemic at early date: FM

BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to enhance anti-epidemic cooperation with Sri Lanka, continue to provide vaccine assistance to the country and take concrete actions to help Sri Lanka defeat the pandemic at an early date, Chinese State Councilor …

Source: Shanghai News.net - Neutral
Published on Feb 24, 2021

Egypt backs call to internationalize Ethiopia dam dispute

The dispute centers on how much water Ethiopia will release downstream if a multi-year drought occurs and how the three countries would settle any future disputes. Egypt and Sudan also call for a legally binding agreement on the dam’s filling and operation …

Source: The Washington Post - Neutral
Published on Feb 24, 2021

FAO pledges to scale up direct use of digital financial transfers

In another step towards creating a “digital FAO”, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is committing to increasing by 50 per cent its delivery of digital financial transfers and vouchers to beneficiaries. As part of joining the …

Source: Guyana Chronicle - Government
Published on Feb 22, 2021

'A pandemic of abuses': human rights under attack during Covid, says UN head

The world is facing a “pandemic of human rights abuses”, the UN secretary general António Guterres has said. Authoritarian regimes had imposed drastic curbs on rights and freedoms and had used the virus as a pretext to restrict free speech and stifle …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Feb 22, 2021

Pandemic used as 'pretext' to crush dissent: UN

The United Nations on Monday harshly criticised countries that are using the pandemic to justify cracking down on dissent and suppressing criticism. Speaking at the opening of the UN Human Rights Council's main annual session, Secretary-General Antonio …

Source: Digital Journal - Neutral
Published on Feb 22, 2021

UN Chief Demands Immediate Return to Democratic Rule in Myanmar

GENEVA - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced the military coup in Myanmar and demanded an immediate return to democratic rule. Guterres condemned Myanmar’s repressive actions in his opening address to the 46th session of the UN Human …

Source: Voice of America - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 22, 2021

U.S. edges closer to half a million COVID deaths as experts look to FDA meeting on J&J’s one-dose vaccine

The U.S. edged closer to half a million deaths from the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 on Monday, as experts braced for a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee meeting later this week to review Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate. The J …

Source: MarketWatch - Neutral
Published on Feb 22, 2021

UN Environment Assembly Kicks Off With a Call to Make Peace with Nature

Africa, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Population, Poverty & SDGs, TerraViva United Nations Climate Change IPS interviews JOYCE MSUYA, the Deputy Executive …

Source: Inter Press Service - Neutral

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

Time for a digital scale-up in Africa to unlock the continent’s untapped creative economies, panelists say

Download logo Digital platforms in Africa should scale up to take advantage of the continent’s surging demand for creative content, said Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, adding that the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) flagship …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 23:24 GMT

Angelena Bonet Wins 'Best Inspirational Film' For Her Documentary CHANGE THE WORLD At Olympus Film Festival in Hollywood

Australian singer-songwriter, documentary filmmaker and humanitarian has won another 'Best Inspirational Film' award for her biopic documentary in Hollywood. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 23:00 GMT

Text-to-Speech Market Size to Reach USD 7.06 Billion by 2028 | Increasing Investment in Education Sector for Deployment ...

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global text-to-speech market size is expected to reach USD 7.06 Billion at a steady CAGR of 14.7% in 2028, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research. A key driving factor for growth …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 10:16 GMT

Calling African Innovators: Solutions for Sustainable Living and Economic Development in Africa Sought

From 5 - 7 March 2021, leading manufacturer of home appliances, Defy (www.Defy.co.za), will be hosting the Hack The Normal (https://HackTheNormal.com) online hackathon with the aim of exploring how technology can be leveraged for sustainable living …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 16:05 GMT

Global Pneumococcal Vaccine Market is estimated to be US$ US$13.5 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.3% during the ...

Covina CA, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Pneumococcal Vaccine Market accounted for US$ US$8.1 billion in 2020 and is estimated to be US$ 13.5 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.3%. Serious and potentially fatal …

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Published on February 22, 2021 - 18:46 GMT

Why FIFA wants to develop football in Africa

Download logo The stance by some sections in the continent that the Federation of International Football Association’s (FIFA’s) interest in the beautiful game in Africa is driven by a colonialism narrative is a misconception. These deepening ties indicate …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 13:22 GMT

[2021-2028] Breathalyzers Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Revenue, Competitive Landscape, Forecast Report

Pune, India, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A rise in the prevalence of alcohol consumption is likely to propel the global breathalyzers market growth in the coming years. Fortune Business Insights, in a report, titled “Breathalyzers Market Size, Share …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 13:06 GMT

Global Automotive Airbags Market Size to Hit USD 22.53 Billion with 8.2% CAGR by 2025; Rising Global Concerns for the ...

Pune, India, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the report, Automotive Airbags market size is projected to reach USD 22.53 billion value by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.2%. The Automotive Airbags Industry was valued at USD 12.54 billion in 2018 …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 00:33 GMT

TGTE's Response to Sri Lanka Foreign Minister's Statement at the UN Human Rights Council

"It is high time that UNHRC completely ignores the bogus pleas & excuses of the Sri Lankan state and lives up to its foundational mandate of providing justice" GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on February 24, 2021 - 23:24 GMT

Angelena Bonet Wins 'Best Inspirational Film' For Her Documentary CHANGE THE WORLD At Olympus Film Festival in Hollywood

Australian singer-songwriter, documentary filmmaker and humanitarian has won another 'Best Inspirational Film' award for her biopic documentary in Hollywood. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 21:23 GMT

Double Crossed: A Modern Day Cain & Abel Turned Black Success Story

Serial Entrepreneur George Johnson Shares His Journey to Redemption HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serial entrepreneur and former professional athlete George Johnson will be releasing his memoir, Double …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

Authorities fear COVID-19 is making opioid abuse worse

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opioid abuse epidemic in the United States was already urgent when the COVID-19 pandemic began, but health authorities fear the virus has made the opioid …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 19:27 GMT

HAYNESVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

COVID-19 is spreading to inmates at Haynesville Correctional Center HAYNEVILLE, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COVID-19 is spreading to inmates at Haynesville Correctional Center. Staff members at Haynesville …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 19:10 GMT

Social Entrepreneur of the Year – Canada 2020

Canadian charity wins international award for its groundbreaking work pioneering the concept of Social Enterprise in Canada. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enterprise4Good is pleased to announce that we have …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on February 24, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

New Hospice and Palliative Care Outreach Guide for Black and African-American Communities

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Diversity Advisory Council Resource Promotes Access to Quality Care Via Outreach & Inclusion ALEXANDRIA, VA, US, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, in recognition of Black …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

Intentional Talk Radio Virtual Town Hall Discusses the State of African American Community in the era of Biden - Harris

The live virtual Town Hall features prominent speakers who will talk about creating sustainable changes for the African American community on February 27, 2021. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

New Musical Short “Can’t Have It Both Ways” from New Mexico Latina Filmmakers Address Need to Embrace Solidarity for All

This powerful short musical film now on the film festival circuit celebrates the importance of diverse representation & equality in BLM, LGBTQ+, women’s rights. SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor, …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 23:53 GMT

If the Biden Administration Is Serious About Protecting Voting Rights, Here’s What It Should Do Immediately

This op-ed was originally published by TIME Magazine and can be read in full here. On Jan. 6, 2021, millions watched, horrified, as agitators hellbent on overturning the election results and disenfranchising Black and Brown voters staged an insurrection on …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 23:53 GMT

How Did ICE Deport a Survivor of the Walmart Shooting?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently deported a survivor of the 2019 Walmart massacre in El Paso, Texas, Rosa,* who was slated to testify at the suspect’s trial. So how did she end up in ICE’s custody? Before she was able to testify as a witness to …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 23:53 GMT

If the Biden Administration Is Serious About Protecting Voting Rights, Here’s What It Should Do Immediately

This op-ed was originally published by TIME Magazine and can be read in full here. On Jan. 6, 2021, millions watched, horrified, as agitators hellbent on overturning the election results and disenfranchising Black and Brown voters staged an insurrection on …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 24, 2021 - 23:53 GMT

How Did ICE Deport a Survivor of the Walmart Shooting?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently deported a survivor of the 2019 Walmart massacre in El Paso, Texas, Rosa,* who was slated to testify at the suspect’s trial. So how did she end up in ICE’s custody? Before she was able to testify as a witness to …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

Raubenheimer pleased with Bok Women’s progress

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp in Stellenbosch as the countdown continues to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September. Raubenheimer assembled …

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Published on February 24, 2021 - 07:18 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Hosts Baker Act Continuing Education Course in Campaign to Protect Citizens from Abuse

The virtual course identifies the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act, areas of abuse and the unintended consequences. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Almost 25 years ago the Florida Supreme …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:30 GMT

Faith and Tenacity Continue to Drive 91-Year-Old Founder of Boston Area Homeless Shelter

At 91 years young, Sylvia Anthony remains steadfastly involved with the shelter for homeless women and children that bears her name: Sylvia’s Haven. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sylvia Anthony …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:25 GMT

Colombo Press Meet: UN's Zero Draft Resolution on Sri Lanka and Tamil Community Response: Wednesday (24th) - 5:00 pm

Speakers: Tamil Political Party Leaders, Victim groups, Religious Groups and Tamil Civil Society Leaders COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamil community leaders will hold a press meet to respond to the Zero Draft …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

Sri Lanka - Colombo Press Meet: UN's Zero Draft Resolution and Tamil Community Response: Wednesday (24th) - 5:00 PM

Speakers: Tamil Political Party Leaders, Victim groups, Religious Groups and Tamil Civil Society Leaders COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tamil community leaders will hold a press meet to respond to the Zero Draft …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 17:17 GMT

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Teddy Wender Releases “Peace Will Come” Single/Video

Multi-Talented Keyboardist Paints a Positive Picture for the Future Despite the Current Social Strife in America NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Peace Will Come”, the single/video from Long Island …

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Published on February 23, 2021 - 16:15 GMT

86 YEAR OLD MYSTIC SHARES SPIRITUALLY, ILLUMINATING REVELATIONS ABOUT the FUTURE of MANKIND

IT'S THE GREATEST ADVENTURE OF YOU LIFE and IT'S FREE! NORTH PORT, FLORIDA, USA, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A MUST READ* PROMINENT REVIEWERS’ CRITQUES OF THE JIMARIAN BIBLE …

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