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The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified e-cigarettes as a matter of global concern, requiring "urgent action to protect children." Dr Ruediger Krech, WHO Director for Health Promotion, commented that they "target children through social media and influencers, with at least…
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Gun violence in the U.S. is a serious problem. One of the most tragic manifestations of this societal scourge is the increasing number of school shootings taking place across the country. The devastating effects of this are far-reaching — the loss of innocent young lives and…
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Attempts to address the horrendous situation in Gaza, which appears to be spreading to other Palestinian areas, such as the West Bank, have proved a minefield for anyone brave enough to tackle the subject. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who has known the wrath of his critics,…
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In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously remarked. With U.S. tax season coming up, global best-selling artist Shakira's recent brush with the Spanish tax authorities might serve as a cautionary tale. On November 20, 2023, the Colombian songstress, well-known for hits…
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International news has been dominated for the last month or so by recent events in the Middle East and the heartbreaking death toll and damage to civilian life and infrastructure that has ensued. In response to the unfolding tragedy, protests and calls for action appear to have greatly polarized civic…
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"Justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done." This well-known aphorism was first spoken by Lord Hewart in 1924, the then Lord Chief Justice of England. That objective can sometimes lead to quite convoluted legal proceedings, however – none more apparent…
