23Jun/15

UN deputy chief urges ramped-up support for global peacebuilding efforts – UN News Centre


UN News Centre

UN deputy chief urges ramped-up support for global peacebuilding efforts
UN News Centre
But there are clear indications that allocations to peacebuilding and to institution-building – which is closely related – in conflict-affected countries are grossly inadequate,” Mr. Eliasson confirmed. The UN deputy head … In addition to the funding
‘Lack of funding holds back peacebuilding efforts’IANS

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23Jun/15

Donating body to science called ‘unselfish’ final gift for society’s benefit – Calgary Herald


Calgary Herald

Donating body to science called ‘unselfish’ final gift for society’s benefit
Calgary Herald
As awareness of this after-death option grows — university medical schools across the country have similar programs — more Canadians are considering donation, says Armstrong, who gets up to a dozen inquiries per week and has consent forms from …

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23Jun/15

Exclusive: Congressman’s Aide Calls Ex-Im Vote Favor To ‘Big Campaign … – Daily Caller


Daily Caller

Exclusive: Congressman’s Aide Calls Ex-Im Vote Favor To ‘Big Campaign
Daily Caller
They are big campaign contributors of ours, so, you know, we’ll help them out.” (RELATED: Boeing CEO Refuses To Make Case For Ex-Im Before Congress). The Ex-Im Bank’s stated mission is to make it easier for U.S. businesses to export goods by providing …

23Jun/15

Nepal president okays ordinance on post-quake reconstruction – Big News Network.com

Nepal president okays ordinance on post-quake reconstruction
Big News Network.com
The authority, designed to supervise post-quake reconstruction following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake on April 25 and ensuing aftershocks, comes ahead of an international donors‘ conference in Kathmandu on Nepal’s reconstruction post-earthquake, The …

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23Jun/15

Man unwittingly receives organ donation from dead neighbour in cruel twist of fate – Express.co.uk


Express.co.uk

Man unwittingly receives organ donation from dead neighbour in cruel twist of fate
Express.co.uk
Speaking about the organ donation, back in 1993, Richard – who lives in Shropshire – said: “It’s amazing the man who ultimately saved me was – by complete coincidence – somebody who used to live about 200m away from me. “I’ve probably passed him in …