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New pope’s role during Argentina’s military era disputed
By Jonathan Watts and Uki Goni in Buenos Aires
Friday 15 March 2013 08.17 GMT
Accusers draw ties between Catholic church and 70s junta, saying Jorge Bergoglio failed to shield two priests Continue reading New pope’s role during Argentina’s military era disputed
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Microchips Biotech
Teva and Microchips Biotech Announce Partnership to Enhance Patient Outcomes through Digital Drug Delivery Technology
–Electronic Microchip-Based Implant Technology Delivers Medicines over Months and Years, Improving Adherence and Compliance for Patients
–Promising Innovative Technology Offers Potential Across Therapeutic Areas and Disease States
Jerusalem, and Lexington, MA, June 18, 2015 – Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., (NYSE: TEVA) and Microchips Biotech, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a partnership under which the companies will explore innovative ways to apply Microchips Biotech’s implantable drug delivery device to Teva’s portfolio of products with the goal of enhancing clinical outcomes for patients on chronic drug therapies. Continue reading Microchips Biotech
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EU calls on Israel to stop demolishing Palestinian homes
Diplomatic wrangling ratchets up over European-funded prefab homes given to Palestinians in West Bank which Israel says are illegal
By AFP and Sue Surkes February 7, 2016, 4:03 am
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Union on Saturday called on Israel to halt the demolition of Palestinian housing, some of which was EU-funded, and reiterated its opposition to expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Continue reading EU calls on Israel to stop demolishing Palestinian homes
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UN chief ‘ashamed’ over stalled Mideast peace process
Ban Ki-moon says Jerusalem, Ramallah ultimately responsible for ending conflict; stresses that ‘nothing can excuse terrorism’
By AFP and Times of Israel staff February 5, 2016, 7:21 pm
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday he was “ashamed” at a lack of progress in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
“I feel guilty, ashamed of the lack of progress,” he told an event organized by foreign affairs think-tank Chatham House in London.“ Continue reading UN chief ‘ashamed’ over stalled Mideast peace process
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Are genetically engineered mosquitoes realistic solution to Zika?
Arvind Suresh | February 5, 2016
Earlier this week the Director of the World Health Organization Dr. Margaret Chan declared that the ongoing Zika outbreak was a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern.’ This was a significant move by the international body as it is the fourth time that the declaration has been made since such a designation was formally defined as a response to a public health crisis by the WHO in 2005, with the most recent one being for the Ebola outbreak. Continue reading Are genetically engineered mosquitoes realistic solution to Zika?
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Pakistani Police Tortured Naked, Hanging Christian Man to Death by Beating Him With Logs, Son Recounts
By Samuel Smith, CP Reporter February 2, 2016|1:38 pm
The son of a Pakistani Christian servant who was tortured by police in an attempt to get him to confess to stealing from his Muslim employer has revealed his horrifying eyewitness testimony of the brutal beating that his father endured earlier this month that ultimately led to his father’s death. Continue reading Pakistani Police Tortured Naked, Hanging Christian Man to Death by Beating Him With Logs, Son Recounts
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Genetic editing is like playing God – and what’s wrong with that?
by Johnjoe McFadden Tuesday 2 February 2016 13.29 GMT
British scientists are getting permission to alter embryos’ DNA. We have the chance to correct devastating diseases in the womb, so let’s get on with it.
The announcement that scientists are to be allowed to edit the DNA of human embryos will no doubt provoke an avalanche of warnings from opponents of genetic modification (GM) technology, who will warn that we are “playing God” with our genes. Continue reading Genetic editing is like playing God – and what’s wrong with that?
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British researchers get green light to genetically modify human embryos
by Haroon Siddique Monday 1 February 2016 13.12
Britain’s first genetically modified human embryos could be created within months, after scientists were granted permission by the fertility regulator to carry out the procedure.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) regulator approved a licence application by Kathy Niakan, a stem cell scientist at the Francis Crick Institute in London, to perform so-called genome editing on human embryos. Continue reading British researchers get green light to genetically modify human embryos
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No, GM Mosquitoes Didn’t Start The Zika Outbreak
By Christie Wilcox | January 31, 2016 9:56 pm
A new ridiculous rumor is spreading around the Internets. According to conspiracy theorists, the recent outbreak of Zika can be blamed on the British biotech company Oxitec, which some are saying even intentionally caused the disease as a form of ethnic cleansing or population control. The articles all cite a lone Redditor who proposed the connection on January 25th to the Conspiracy subreddit. “There are no biological free lunches,” says one commenter on the idea. “Releasing genetically altered species into the environment could have disastrous consequences” another added. “Maybe that’s what some entities want to happen…?” Continue reading No, GM Mosquitoes Didn’t Start The Zika Outbreak
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Morocco Declaration: Muslim Nations Should Protect Christians from Persecution
Religious Freedom
In Marrakesh, hundreds of Muslim leaders release modern update to Muhammad’s Charter of Medina.
by Morgan Lee[ posted 1/27/2016 11:48AM ]
For years, Texas megachurch pastor Bob Roberts has been building relationships with Muslims. Last year, after Franklin Graham argued that the US government should ban Muslims from immigrating to America, the NorthWood Church leader joined Muslim leaders in denouncing the comments. In October, he and imam Muhammad Magid hosted the Spreading the Peace Convocation, which was attended by nearly 200 imams and evangelical pastors. Continue reading Morocco Declaration: Muslim Nations Should Protect Christians from Persecution
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2016 World Watch List drawn from world headlines
Published: Jan. 13, 2016 by World Watch Monitor
Some of the most urgent headlines of the past 12 months, from the global spread of jihadist violence to North Korea’s test of a putative atomic weapon, intersect with an updated list of the most difficult places to live as a Christian. Continue reading 2016 World Watch List drawn from world headlines
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British Evangelicals Worried about Sunday School, Youth Group Raids
Plans to regulate extremist Muslim madrassas would also affect youth ministry, warns EAUK.
by Morgan Lee[ posted 2/1/2016 11:55PM ]
Last summer, British prime minister David Cameron laid out a five-year plan to combat growing Islamist extremism.
But ambiguous language in one of the policies meant to regulate extremist Muslim schools has British evangelicals raising the red flag. Continue reading British Evangelicals Worried about Sunday School, Youth Group Raids
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Apple raises concerns over UK’s draft surveillance bill
22 December 2015
Apple has raised concerns about the UK’s draft Investigatory Powers Bill. Continue reading Apple raises concerns over UK’s draft surveillance bill
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Israeli punitive demolitions of Palestinian homes violates international law
16 November 2015
While recognizing Israel’s “serious security challenges,” a senior United Nations official today called its punitive demolition of the homes of alleged attackers “inherently unjust” and against international law, noting that 20 Palestinians, eight of them children, were made homeless in the past three days. Continue reading Israeli punitive demolitions of Palestinian homes violates international law
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After all this time working toward peace, I’m still an optimist
Peace is still in the interests of both peoples, still supported by both peoples, still wished for by both peoples. But a new approach is required.
Tony Blair Nov 12, 2015 5:44 PM
My visit to Israel for the Haaretz conference will be my 147th since leaving office. The first eight years were spent working as an ex officio envoy for the Quartet – the international management group comprising the United States, Russia, the United Nations and the European Union. This part-time, unpaid role focused in terms of its mandate on the Palestinian economy, and excluded the political process. Continue reading After all this time working toward peace, I’m still an optimist
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On visit to East Jerusalem, UN officials call for respect of health premises, right to health care
2 November 2015
Officials from a number of United Nations agencies have stressed the need to ensure respect for health premises as well as the right to health, following recent actions by the Israeli security forces at a hospital in East Jerusalem.
“Actions that undermine the ability of health workers to provide care to those in need are violations of international law. The conduct by the Israeli security forces during several entries into Makassed hospital this past week is unacceptable and must not be repeated,” said the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, Robert Piper.
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‘Fear must be eclipsed by wisdom’ to end violence between Israelis and Palestinians
28 October 2015
At a special meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council today, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stressed that Israeli-Palestinian violence will draw “closer to a catastrophe” if not stopped immediately, while President Mahmoud Abbas called for creation of a “special protection” regime for the Palestinian people, amid roiling tensions in the region. Continue reading ‘Fear must be eclipsed by wisdom’ to end violence between Israelis and Palestinians
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Protesting terror surge, thousands march in anti-government rally in Tel Aviv
MK Stav Shaffir says Netanyahu ‘destroying the Zionist vision’
Left-wing demonstrators demand Netanyahu’s resignation, say restoring security requires ‘a diplomatic solution’
By Times of Israel staff and AFP October 24, 2015, 10:32 pm
Thousands of left-wing Israelis turned out in Tel Aviv on Saturday night for a rally condemning the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what they called its poor response to the current security situation. They demanded Netanyahu resign, and said security could not be restored without negotiations with the Palestinians on a permanent accord. Continue reading Protesting terror surge, thousands march in anti-government rally in Tel Aviv
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International Day of Non-Violence at UN organised by INDIA, who has ISRAEL as major arms supplier…the irony
02 October 2015
United Nations, New York
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Source: United Nations Photo
Ironically, while India is promoting “International Day of Non-Violence”, Israel-India’s arms supplier- continues to ignore the United Nations Security Council’s request Continue reading International Day of Non-Violence at UN organised by INDIA, who has ISRAEL as major arms supplier…the irony
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Holy Land youth organize prayer vigil for peace
2015-10-20 (Vatican Radio) The young people of the Holy Land will gather in prayer on Saturday 24 October 2015, to ask the Lord for the gift of peace. Continue reading Holy Land youth organize prayer vigil for peace
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Health minister’s medical marijuana plan gets underway
Litzman’s overhaul includes training doctors who will be able to prescribe cannabis, and making it available in pharmacies
Continue reading Health minister’s medical marijuana plan gets underway
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Security Council -Statement from JORDAN
16 October 2015
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DINA KAWAR (Jordan) said her Government had called for today’s meeting to urgently address the latest developments in the Palestinian territory, especially occupied East Jerusalem, including Israel’s incursion into Al-Aqsa mosque and imposition of a reality that would change the status quo there, as well as provocations by Israeli extremists that had “crossed all possible lines”. Continue reading Security Council -Statement from JORDAN
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Security Council Urge Palestinians, Israelis De-escalate Situation, Respect Status Quo around Holy Sites
16 October 2015
SC/12083 7536th Meeting (AM) Security Council Meetings Coverage
The crisis sparked by fresh violence in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza could not be stopped by security measures alone, the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs told the Security Council today, urging Palestinians and Israelis to respect decades-old status quo arrangements around holy sites, and for political leaders on all sides to calm their language in a joint effort to de-escalate the situation. Continue reading Security Council Urge Palestinians, Israelis De-escalate Situation, Respect Status Quo around Holy Sites
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More than half a million children now risk ‘severe malnutrition’ in Yemen
16 October 2015 – Yemen’s spiralling crisis has caused “alarming malnutrition levels” among children because of the limited availability of and lack of access to food due to blocked or damaged delivery routes and restrictions on food and fuel imports caused by the conflict, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned today. Continue reading More than half a million children now risk ‘severe malnutrition’ in Yemen
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The Changing roles of family life in Lesotho
16/10/2015 13:37
Archbishop Gerard Tlali Lerotholi of Maseru in Lesotho says the effects of the Apartheid-era migrant labour system continues to impact on families even now. Continue reading The Changing roles of family life in Lesotho
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Survivors of Symphysiotomy Submission to UN Human Rights Council
Posted on September 22, 2015
The UN will carry out a review of Ireland in 2016. Read our submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council:
This submission outlines the torture, and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, perpetrated on three generations of women in Ireland by doctors who carried out destructive and non-consensual childbirth operations (‘symphysiotomy’) in the absence of medical necessity; and shows why Ireland’s failure to protect these women then, and to vindicate their rights now, constitutes a violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,the UN Convention Against Torture, the European Convention of Human Rights, and the UN General Assembly Body of Basic Principles. Continue reading Survivors of Symphysiotomy Submission to UN Human Rights Council
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Symphysiotomy in Ireland & the Catholic Church
16 October 2015
Symphysiotomy is a childbirth operation that effectively unhinges the pelvis. Ireland was the only country in the world to do these childbirth operations in preference to Caesarean section. Religious ideology and medical ambition drove the surgery. Continue reading Symphysiotomy in Ireland & the Catholic Church
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‘Israel is a terrorist state’
Palestinian citizens of Israel are angered by Israel’s restrictions on access to al-Aqsa and Palestinian casualties.
Nazareth – The violence rocking the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem and now Gaza is on the verge of spilling into Israel, Palestinian leaders in Israel warned.
A wave of unrest has swept Palestinian towns in Israel over recent days, with repeated clashes with Israeli police in Nazareth, Jaffa, Lod, Ramle, Taibeh, Sakhnin, Rahat, Kfar Qassem and elsewhere. Dozens of protesters have been arrested. Continue reading ‘Israel is a terrorist state’
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