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Mount Everest is now 8,848.86 metres tall after measurement
By — Shyamal Sinha Mount Everest Nepali: Sagarmāthā; Tibetan: Chomolungma Chinese:Zhūmùlǎngmǎ is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. Its elevation (snow height) of 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) was most recently established in 2020 by the Nepalese and Chinese authorities. In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society, as recommended by Andrew Waugh,…
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EU supports Ukraine on way to transform coal regions – EU representative
The European Union is ready to help Ukraine … regions, Minister Counselor of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Torsten Wöllert … this start together with the EU member states Germany, Poland. … pilot projects,” said the EU representative, adding: “This is …
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PSG, Basaksehir teams walk off after alleged racial slur
Basaksehir coach and players said fourth official Sebastian Coltescu of Romania had used a racial slur against Webo, who is from Cameroon, before he was sent off. Players from both teams walked off the pitch in protest.
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France: is it all about so-called Political Islam?
The Proposed Anti-Separatism Law and the International Obligations of France: is it all about so-called Political Islam? France is a member of International organisations and indeed a country where the rule of law, democracy and the respect of human rights are fundamental principles of the “République”. Likewise France is a country with a very diverse…
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Marvel releases a new comic book about real-life superheroes: nurses
… , Marvel has created a comic book, called The Vitals: True Nurse … in conjunction with the comic book, the children of AHN nurses … parents are given the comic book, which results in no shortage … embraces his mother. The comic books will be distributed at AHN …
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Contribution of life in soil ‘remains largely underestimated’, says UN agriculture agency
Even though soil organisms play a crucial role in boosting food production, enhancing nutritious diets, preserving human health, and combating climate change, the real contribution of these tiny life forms remains largely underestimated, the UN agriculture agency (FAO) said on Friday.
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Buddhist Times News – 100 monks participate in robe offering event at Mahabodhi Mahavihara
By — Shyamal Sinha Monks worship Lord Buddha under the Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple during Maha Kathina Civara Dana ceremony in…Read More Nearly 100 monks, staying at monasteries of different countries, participated in the Maha Kathina Civara Dana (robe offering) function conducted by the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) at the Mahabodhi Mahavihara on Monday morning.…
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The role of the elderly in times of demographic change
“Elderly people are a gift and a resource, […] they cannot be seen as separated from communities”, states the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) together with FAFCE in the reflection paper “The Elderly and the Future of Europe”, jointly published on Thursday 3 December 2020.
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Scientology Volunteer Ministers offer free course on drug education to offset the rising tide of drug abuse
… Susan Taylor, Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington … offered on the Church of Scientology’s Volunteer Ministers website. … from the Church of Scientology have continued to work … Susan Taylor Church of Scientology National Affairs Office +1 …
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Brexit: How travel to the European Union from 2021 will change
… a burgundy passport with “European Union” on the cover, … was part of the European Union, British travellers must … non-EU countries around the world, within the European Union … European Union 2009 motor insurance directive, any vehicle legally insured in one EU …