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The world of diplomacy and politics is doing its best to block out its legacy. One reason for this is the way in which the West fell dangerously out of sync with the rest during the scramble for resources, particularly vaccines, to fight Covid-19. Stockpiles in North America and Europe were as much as seven times the demand in those regions. These vaccines then expired while a number of less wealthy countries had little to offer their citizens.
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The World and Everything in It comes to you from WORLD Radio. I’m Mary Reichard, HOST: I think it’s a central question. I think we’re very close to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has never recognized absolute criminal immunity for any public official.
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In western Europe, memorials to victims have been erected at sites in Bamberg (Germany), Vard (Norway) and Zugarramurdi (Spain) Many states have also taken to issuing national apologies, with some even granting posthumous pardons. One 2020 UN report states at least 20,000 “witches” were killed across 60 countries between 2009 and 2019. These sobering statistics indicate a need for urgent government action.
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aaron miller: the scenes that have been playing out on elite American campuses are a national disgrace. he says the protests are not merely supportive of Palestinians, they are targeted at the Jewish population in general. miller says evangelicalism is the most pressing threat to America, but it is arrant, self-serving nonsense.
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Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans’ message to young people is “yes, capitalism has the potential to alleviate poverty” There’s confusion about the bank’s mission; debates about its bias, power, and purpose. The World Bank has 1,100 different rules versus 150 two decades ago. It’s a new contender on the shortlist to become Boeing’s new CEO.
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Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund says it will continue to advocate for investments based on environmental, social and governance factors. It comes at a time when environmentally conscious investments have become a politically polarized issue in the Western world, particularly in the United States. Republican lawmakers have decried ESG as a form of 'woke capitalism' that seeks to prioritize liberal goals over investment returns. Democratic lawmakers have sought to oppose that view, describing attacks on a range of ethically responsible
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Devon Conway has been named in New Zealand's provisional 15-man 2024 T20 World Cup squad with only Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra set to play. Conway had been recently ruled out of the IPL as he was yet to recover from the thumb injury he had suffered in February. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said Milne's injury had made the selectors' task easier in terms of picking the final 15. ESPNcricinfo Ltd Kyle Jamieson
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A total of 263 teams from over 50 countries took part in the five-hour competition. The 46th and 47th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals concluded on April 18. An online ICPC Challenge powered by Huawei, a two-week marathon, will start on May 6th.
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Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund says it will continue to advocate for investments based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. It comes at a time when mission-driven investments have become a politically polarized issue in the Western world, particularly in the United States. Republican lawmakers have decried ESG as a form of 'woke capitalism' that seeks to prioritize liberal goals over investment returns.
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The Young Green Influencers group, run by the charity Heart of BS13, is one of 249 groups working to take action on behalf of their local community. It is hoped their projects will help to restore nature and help tackle food poverty and poor mental health. The funds raised were 'vital' for their campaign work.
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