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Cardinal Zuppi’s Diplomatic Washington Visit for Peace

His mission is more humanitarian than political since Zuppi intends to communicate and take action on two issues in particular: the exchange of prisoners and the repatriation of Ukrainian children deported to Russia.

Suspended Christian Councillor Files Lawsuit

King Lawal had replied to a tweet thread by Anglican commentator and broadcaster Calvin Robinson, who expressed concern about the sexualized nature of Pride events, at which children are often present.

MEPs Blast Presence of Cuba and Venezuela at CELAC Summit

Anti-communist MEPs fear that the EU is set to normalise relations with Venezuela and Cuba entirely due to the geopolitical need to win over South America, warning that such a move would only strengthen China and Russia’s position in the region.

Morocco Reacts to EU Parliament Reprimand, Continues To Meddle in EU

Morocco Reacts to EU Parliament Reprimand, Continues To Meddle in EU

The spokesman for the Moroccan House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami said in a statement that the Moroccan Parliament had decided to “reconsider” its relationship with the European Parliament.

February 6, 2023
Hundreds Dead as Major Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria

Hundreds Dead as Major Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria

The EU’s Civil Protection mechanism has been activated and European rescue teams are on their way to the affected areas.

February 6, 2023
EU Committee Wants Nordic Model of Prostitution Law Throughout the Bloc

EU Committee Wants Nordic Model of Prostitution Law Throughout the Bloc

The so-called equality model of regulating prostitution, often called the Nordic model, attempts to regulate prostitution by recognizing the exploitation of the prostitute, prosecuting those buying sex rather than those supplying it.

February 6, 2023
Average Age of English Christians Rises Above 50 for the First Time

Average Age of English Christians Rises Above 50 for the First Time

The average age of Muslims remains far lower, at just 27, while more than half of 27-year-olds describe themselves as atheists.

February 6, 2023
Russian Research Organisations Handed €4 Million in EU Funding

Russian Research Organisations Handed €4 Million in EU Funding

At least three Russian institutions received €4 million in funding in what amounts to direct EU financial aid to the Russian war effort, a parliamentary question by AfD MEP Nicolaus Fest revealed.

February 6, 2023
Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Delivery of Long-Distance Missiles: “Ukraine Will Burn”

Kremlin Reacts to U.S. Delivery of Long-Distance Missiles: “Ukraine Will Burn”

Dmitry Medvedev said that “all of Ukraine still remaining under Kyiv’s rule will go up in flames,” should the new U.S. missiles be used to attack either mainland Russia or Crimea.

February 6, 2023
Pakistan’s Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Dies at 79 in Dubai

Pakistan’s Ex-President Pervez Musharraf Dies at 79 in Dubai

During his time in power, Musharraf worked to become an indispensable figure in combating radical Islamic extremism in the region.

February 6, 2023
Council of Europe: Italy Should Withdraw Decree On Migrant NGOs

Council of Europe: Italy Should Withdraw Decree On Migrant NGOs

Responding to the Council’s claims that the decree violates international law, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said, “the modus operandi of the NGOs falls outside the scope foreseen by international conventions for rescue at sea.”

February 5, 2023
Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Welsh Rugby Choir Banned From Singing Tom Jones’ “Delilah”

Toby Young, general secretary of the Free Speech Union, criticised the decision, made by “finger-wagging puritans,” as “ridiculous.”

February 5, 2023
Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Canada Moves To Delay Euthanasia Provision for the Mentally Ill

Conservative MP Michael Cooper called for the “dangerous” provision to be “scrapped,” since “irremediability cannot be determined for mental illness.”

February 5, 2023
U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

U.S. Cancels Beijing Visit Over ‘Spy’ Balloon, China Denies Espionage Intent

The postponement of Blinken’s trip means yet another delay in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations, which were already dangerously fraught.

February 5, 2023
Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

Israeli Watchdog: “Overwhelming Evidence” of Ties Between EU-Funded NGOs and Terrorists

“A thorough and responsible review of this open-source information should convince governments to end funding to these organizations,” Itai Reuveni, Director of Communications at NGO Monitor said.

February 5, 2023