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Leprosy's Complex Legacy: Belgium's Role in the Fight Against Stigma Epidemiologists — those who study diseases — claim leprosy may be the oldest affliction in human history. Social scientists believe this disease carries the longest-lasting social stigma ever known. Religious scholars have interpreted leprosy as a metaphor for the battle between good and evil. The…

Pope Francis has called for an investigation into whether Israel’s strikes on Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts from an upcoming book. Israel’s attacks, which have resulted in more than 40,000 deaths, are widely viewed as retaliation for the October 7, 2023 assault by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel. In the book, the…

Chisinau (Eurotoday) – Moldova condemned Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov’s false statements, urging adherence to diplomatic norms and emphasizing EU partnerships over Russian embargoes. Moldova criticised the fake and blank” rel=”noopener”>groundless statements by the ambassador of Russia, Oleg Ozerov, in an interview given with a radio station from Russia and challenged the ambassador to discontinue the…

Under the leadership of Santiago Abascal, the party seeks to establish a strong alternative majority in the European Parliament, aiming to challenge the traditional alliances between the center-right European People’s Party and the socialist bloc, according to a statement from the party. “Abascal’s presidency, supported by his robust relationships with parties and leaders across the…

Kortrijk (Eurotoday): Since May 2023, seven young women in Kortrijk reported suspected druggings in local bars, with a concerning pattern involving shots tasting like almonds. Investigations led to four arrests, highlighting the need for safety in nightlife. Since May last year, seven young women in Kortrijk have told the authorities that they think they were…

Buenos Aires Stalls G20 Talks Amid Climate Battle Buenos Aires – Officials from two G20 nations have confirmed that Argentina is blocking progress on the final G20 communiqué, following the country's withdrawal from the COP29 climate summit held in Azerbaijan. The move further complicates ongoing tensions as global leaders prepare for the forthcoming G20 summit…

Kyiv (Eurotoday) – Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, targeting power infrastructure and residential areas. Russia launched a blank” rel=”noopener”>large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine early on 17 November, hitting power infrastructure and striking residential sites, according to Ukrainian authorities.  Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko defined the assault as…