How Being Jewish Changed Proust’s Life
A new book and a separate exhibition in Paris focus on the Jewishness of the author of ‘In Search of Lost Time.’ ‘Everybody knew that he was half-Jewish and gay,’…
WFP appeals for re-opening of Ukraine ports to avert looming famine threat 
Ports in the Odesa area of southern Ukraine must be re-opened urgently to prevent the global hunger crisis from spinning out of control, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on…
Small decrease in food prices in April ‘a welcome relief’ 
After reaching an all-time high in March amid repercussions from the war in Ukraine, world food prices decreased last month, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday. …
New international partnerships needed to boost healthcare in Syria 
As the protracted conflict in Syria continues to push millions deeper into poverty and increase their vulnerability to health risks, UN agencies and their partners met on Friday to spur…
What rich countries gain by helping poor countries recover from climate disasters
No country can claim to be prepared for the most likely warming scenarios outlined in the latest blockbuster international scientific assessment of the impacts of climate change. But it is the least-developed…
Flowers in the rubble: Ukrainian woman sees a sliver of hope
IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — There are no walls any longer. The broad wooden roof beams lie splintered and scattered, and random pieces of clothing dangle from damaged water pipes. But…
Last Flight Home (2022)
https://youtu.be/ugC5ypRIS_w Examining Eli Timoner's intentional death and his family's emotional turmoil, as they grapple with his decision to end his own life. The family journeys back through Eli's remarkable, painful…
UNICEF highlights devastating mental health dangers for Ukraine’s children
Ten weeks into the war in Ukraine, UN humanitarians on Friday said that they were urgently ramping up efforts to provide vulnerable children with specialist and psychosocial support, amid “tremendous” mental health…
Belgian King, Contrite Over Colonial Past, To Visit DR Congo
Belgium's king will visit the DR Congo next month, the royal palace announced Wednesday, less than two years after he expressed regrets for his country's colonial abuses. King Philippe's visit,…
Eating one-fifth less beef could halve deforestation
Model suggests that switching to microbial ‘meat’ can cut carbon emissions. Replacing just 20% of global beef consumption with a meat substitute within the next 30 years could halve deforestation…
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