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Declaration of the Synod of Bishops on the situation in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine

During this morning's General Congregation, during Vespers for the conclusion of the Synod, the Synod Fathers launched a new appeal for peace and the resolution of conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine, asking the international Community to...

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Iraqi national flees for second time as bombs rain on adopted home of Yemen

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Nora (eight years old, in blue dress) is the youngest of the three daughters of Husam and Nemah. In the background, sitting on...

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Net neutrality: four things to know about new rules being voted on

Net neutrality is crucial to the future development of the internet. It is the principle that all online traffic should be treated equally, regardless of the type of content or platforms involved. On 27 October MEPs are set to debate and vote on new...

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Political failures, lack of hope, at root of latest Israeli-Palestinian violence – UN deputy chief

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Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson addresses the Security Council open debate on the situation in the...

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