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This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series God, government and religion China appoints seven Catholic Bishops. Huh? Yes – The Vatican and China signed a provisional deal reco… Read More
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Extract from the book ‘Travels through History : France” available here
Gordes looks spectacular as it tumbles down the hillside towards the Luberon Valley. The houses and hotels… Read More
What happens when there’s a failure in church leadership? Actually, the better question is what should happen when there’s a failure in church leadership? The example… Read More
"Trump administration says it will keep immigrants in Mexico throughout asylum process" PBS NewsHour 12/20/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: The Trump administration has announced it will keep asylu… Read More
Is Islam right about Christians believing in three “gods”?
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Hauer died at his h… Read More
How To Build An Antique Rug Collection
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So now not only is Trump going after people seeking to enter the United States, he's going after LEGAL immigrants. So in Trump-World there is no benefit to doing things legally."Trump… Read More
The STAR Voting System is an Electoral System for Single-Seat Elections.
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If we say that France is the land of castles, we find nothing. With its enormous defensive walls, surrounding tombs, drawbridges and thousands of tales, it’s simple to take us to a di… Read More
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Onaiyekan bows out as Abuja Catholic Archbishop, hands over to Kaigama
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One of the most visited destinations around the world, Rome, Italy, is a tourist hub with its abundance of natural landscapes and beautiful churches, museums, squares and attractions.
Millio… Read More
Christmas: Savouring the joy under PMB
By Nkechi Odoma
Christmas is here again. It is a season that brings people from far and near together in joy and celebration. It has been so for… Read More
The city of Heidelberg lies on the Neckar River, where it emerges from the hills of Odenwald into the Rhine plain. It was the mention of the capital city of Rhenish Palatinate in 1196 until… Read More
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It’s pretty clear that Washington has a serious problem, and it only seems to be getting worse with each passing day. On the heels of the news that Al Franken is just the latest in a s… Read More
Making homemade hummingbird food is cheaper, easier, and healthier than buying pre-made food! Find out how to make hummingbird nectar and what you need to make the process quick and eas… Read More
At a time when the whole humanity is fighting a war against Corona Pandemic and trying to combat the fear of death, Nobel Laureate of Peace His Holiness Dalai Lama called for “Creating… Read More
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Is this your situation? You’re afraid of the rain season. Not because you hate the rain, but due to its impacts in your backyard. When the rain falls, your yard and basements turn into… Read More
The second largest city in Italy, Milan is located in the Northern part of the country and served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire from 395 to 476 AD. It is a city world-famous for… Read More
Army’ll deal with all security threats – Attahiru
The Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, a lieutenant general, has said the Nigerian Army will remain resolute in dealing wi… Read More
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The U.S. Supreme Court, on Monday, cleared the way for New York to Collect a $200 Million Surcharge, imposed on Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors, to Defray the State's Costs arising fro… Read More
Writer's Craft Article by Karen S. Wiesner Tension and Twists, Part 1 Based on COHESIVE STORY BUILDING (formerly titled FROM FIRST DRAFT TO FICTION NOVEL {A Writer's Guide to Cohesive Story… Read More
All roads lead to Rome! Do they? Well, they did. All secondary cities in the Roman Empire had roads connecting them to Rome. However, these cities did not have roads that connected them to e… Read More
Is Islam right about Christians believing in three gods? I don’t mean what people think their religion teaches. And I’m certainly not talking about what people think, reg… Read More
Before diving into the various things you can see and do at the 4th Arrondissement in Paris, it’s necessary to understand the Arrondissement system first. The French Capital consists o… Read More
Once known as the Place Royale, Place des Vosges stands on the dividing lines of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements in Paris. The square is the oldest planned square in Paris and of the Marais… Read More
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It doesn’t matter if you spend a lot of time in your outdoor space or want to spend more time there; an outdoor fountain can be a fun and relaxing investment. Adding an outdoor fountai… Read More
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2023: ‘I will relocate to Sambisa forest, if elected president’ – Al-Mustapha
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Chill out in St. Louis, the city of the iconic Gateway Arch. Come visit and you’ll find all of this and more, plus lots of the cool things to do in St. Louis are free!
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This book is a travelogue about the cities of northern Spain.
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Writer's Craft Article Fiction Fundamentals: Writing Elbow Grease, Part 5 Editing and Polishing Tricks and Tips by Karen S. Wiesner Based on Cohesive Story Building, Volume 2: 3D Fiction Fun… Read More
Bible Proverbs Practical Applications Click for the kindle e-bookThe Value of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 Verses 1 to 11 Deals with the production of Godly character; to know Go… Read More
Righteousness and WickednessClick for kindle e-bookThe key to bible proverbs is a fear of the Lord. Fear connotes two things, firstly the fear of punishment and secondly a reverence that com… Read More
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Unlike many other mammals and birds, parrots live much longer. And this is o… Read More
Ancient Egypt
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Are you planning your trip and looking for things to do in London with kids? The cardinal rule for all seasoned travellers with kids is to organise leisure time to balance adult interests an… Read More
The Italian flag has always been one of the most beautiful flags in the world, with its three distinguished colours. To no one’s surprise, just like everything Italian, the Italian fla… Read More
Santiago is the capital of Chile. It is distinguished for being in the middle of a large valley called the Santiago Basin, surrounded by majestic mountains. The city is a meeting point betwe… Read More
Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals, three of whom serve in Africa. The clergymen will receive their cardinal's red three-cornered biretta hats from the Pope durin… Read More
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 59 crore in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged GDR scam. The assets belong to London-based Arun Panchari… Read More
Hong Kong police have arrested 10 people for "collusion with foreign forces" and "inciting riot" over a defunct fund that supported individuals involved in the 2019 protest movement. The arr… Read More
The original cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) found a clever way to trick NBC into allowing the show to push boundaries. After receiving complaints about George Carlin's religious bit on th… Read More
Cree actor Lorne Cardinal, known for his efforts to change how Indigenous people are portrayed, wants to expand his repertoire to play non-Indigenous characters in film and TV. Cardinal, who… Read More
Pope Francis has elevated 21 clergymen from around the world to the rank of cardinal, emphasizing the importance of diversity in the Catholic Church. The new cardinals include diplomats, adv… Read More
Burkina Faso's transitional government has declared former president Thomas Sankara, who was killed in a coup in 1987, a "hero of the nation". The government aims to honor Sankara's cardinal… Read More