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Ireland is the battleground for the EU-US tussle over the internet
… its services in the EU. Facebook had attempted to … and EU directives, the Court of Justice of the European Union … Firewall”. Landmark legislation The European Union has two landmark pieces of … also sets standards. The European Union cares about the processes …
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Vatican accuses Trump aide Mike Pompeo of exploiting Pope Francis
(David Shepardson | Reuters)Donald Trump shall grant naturalization for illegal immigrants if they join military forces A Vatican critique of U.S, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is the latest international flare up involving the administration of President Donald Trump which has in recent years lashed out at insitution and allies in the world of security,…
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From the Archives, 1990: Patrick White, author and stirrer, dies at 78
… , Cambridge. He travelled extensively in Western Europe and the United States and … entailed a pronounced, if questioning, religious dimension which confused the developing … childhood and later wanderings in Europe and America. On returning to …
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European Christians will establish “settlements” in Hungary, PM Orbán says
Many Christians will likely migrate from Western Europe to Hungary and establish “settlements” there in the coming years, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. PM Orbán predicted a growing exodus of Christians from other parts of Europe – likely a reference to increasing hostility against Believers as the influences of Islam and secular neoliberalism continue…
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‘PW’ in Spanish Debuts Around the World
The first issue of ‘Publishers Weekly en Español’ was published this week in Spain. The inaugural edition features an array of original interviews, news, and analysis, as well as more than 50 book reviews of Spanish-language titles.
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Impact on workers of COVID-19 is ‘catastrophic’: ILO
The bleak news from ILO Director-General Guy Ryder coincided with an updated mid-year forecast from the UN body. Lower and middle-income countries have suffered most, with an estimated 23.3 per cent drop in working hours – equivalent to 240 million jobs – in the second quarter. Previously, the ILO had suggested a 14 per cent average drop in global working time, equivalent to the loss of 400 million jobs, relative to the fourth quarter of…
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EU summit postponed after president quarantined – as it happened
… the ministry said. Umrah, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can … the coronavirus could spread to Islam’s holiest cities. The … thinktank UK in a Changing Europe said the political and … to the British government, the European Commission has reserved 300m, and …
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Europe and the New Middle East
… East are changing but the EU has been little engaged … the banner of Sunni political Islam in its Muslim Brotherhood … picture. As a result, European countries are increasingly irrelevant or … a major European role. But it is dependent on Europe acquainting …
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Frankfurt Book Fair: Going Virtual
American agents prep for a Frankfurt like no other—from their homes.
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“Unusually early demand in Europe for overseas organic blueberries”
… overseas blueberries.” Carsol Europe get their organic berries from Argentina. … grown according to American organic standards, not European ones.” “The … . “The total demand for organic fruit and vegetable is climbing. But, this …