Canadian Media brings out its weekly Newsletter Dec 6
Humanitarian
Despite COVID-19 connectivity boost, world’s poorest left far behind
UN chief: COVID-19 laid bare barriers faced by 1 billion people with disabilities
Global displacement rising despite lockdowns that kept billions grounded
Natural disasters
The volcanic eruption followed by rain hinders Indonesia’s rescue efforts as the death toll rises
Fisheries & Oceans
New possibilities for life at the bottom of Earth’s ocean, and perhaps in oceans on other planets
2030 simulation limits carbon emission intensity to levels similar to today’s natural gas power plants
Agriculture
ILO and cooperatives raise awareness, promote labor rights on farms in Jordan
From the Field: Pioneer brings farming jobs to marginalized Bangladesh communities
Archaeology
At least 800 years old mummy unearthed near Lima in Peru
Extraordinary Roman mosaic and villa discovered beneath farmer’s field in Rutland, UK
Climate Change
Venice’s barrier against rising seas could jeopardize the city’s ecosystem
Refugees fight fires to preserve Mauritania’s environment
UNICEF study shows what the younger generation thinks about climate change
A tectonic shift in the Southern Ocean caused a dramatic ancient cooling event
Astronomy
Total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness
Hollywood
Halle Berry Signs Multi-title deal with Netflix Film as ‘Bruised’ Tops Global Charts
Entertainment- TIFF
Toronto International Film Festival appoints Cameron Bailey as its CEO
Entertainment- National
Canadian actors/actresses recipients of Governor General’s lifetime achievement awards
National celebrations
Panorama India to celebrate 2022 Republic Day at Living Arts Center, in Mississauga
Business
Financing sustainable development needed more than ever, says UN deputy chief Mohammed
World trade reaches an all-time high, but 2022 outlook ‘uncertain’: UNCTAD
New caller ID law now in place to stop and reduce the wave of spam and spoof calls
Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion this year
Multimedia
November is Native American Heritage Month: Photostory
Education/Culture
Library of Congress’ Manuscripts Div. starts a new blog to unfold American history
Trolls join UN campaign for healthier eating, sustainable living https://youtu.be/GKKciy0uSPg
The translation is also ‘transcreation’, says writer-journalist Ranjita Biswas on receiving the PFC-Valley of Words award
China pushes private schools to turn public in ‘fairness’ lesson: Media report
193 countries adopt a first-ever global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence https://youtu.be/GKKciy0uSPg
Health
COVID contributed to 69,000 malaria deaths WHO finds, though ‘doomsday scenario’ averted
Scientists discover the potential cause of Alzheimer’s disease
The emergence of omicron shows Canada should send more vaccines overseas soon
Scientists caution Canadians of a heightened risk of Omicron’s variant mutations
Workers with HIV-AIDS continue to face stigma, discrimination: ILO
Omicron COVID variant underlines the need for a global ‘pandemic treaty’
Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta: WHO
Observances
On International Day, UN chief says ‘violence against women is not inevitable’
Ratify C190 to end violence & harassment: Mrunal Thakur https://youtu.be/KHftAl0H1hw
Lib of Congress recounts a Presidential History of Thanksgiving in the United States
November is Native American Heritage Month: Photostory
Law
Somalia: Security Council adopts resolution to keep pirates at bay
Meghan Markle made a moving statement after winning a legal battle against U.K. mail
ICC hosts Asia-Pacific Regional Seminar of Judges on the Rome Statute, International Criminal Court
Pak Supreme Court raises alarm over child pornography
Hundreds with fake COVID-19 test results, have tried to enter Canada, says CBSA
Arts/Architecture
Liangzhu Culture was the last Neolithic jade culture in the Yangtze River Delta of China
Southern Alberta Art Gallery opens three new exhibits
Sask. art gallery investigating its 2,000 pieces after the return of stolen Indian statue
Politics
Experts unsure of National vaccine mandates’ success in Canada
China’s predatory actions in South East Asia are backfiring: IFFRAS
U.S. Delegation meeting with Taliban representatives.
Female Afghan MP’s who escaped the Taliban launch women’s parliament in exile.
Minister Joly meets with Latvia’s prime minister and foreign minister
Melanie Joly & Nanaia Mahuta commit to collaborating on multilateral forums