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Vaccination: European Commission and World Health Organization join forces to promote the benefits of vaccines

September 12, 2019
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Brussels, Belgium – Today, the European Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) are co-hosting the world’s first Global Vaccination Summit in Brussels. The aim is to accelerate global action to stop the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, and advocate against the spread of vaccine misinformation worldwide. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, said: “It is…

September 9, 2019
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Nassau, Bahamas — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is requesting an initial US $3.5 million from donors to cover short-term health care and other needs for the population in the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. The devastating category 5 storm made landfall exactly one week ago in northwest Bahamas, and severely affected…

September 7, 2019
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Dorian didn’t spare the Bahamas from its deadly wrath, causing a massive humanitarian crisis for its citizens. Photo courtesy of One-News.net.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Florida escaped a direct hit from Hurricane Dorian, a category 5 hurricane with winds of 157 mph or higher that can cause “catastrophic” destruction, according to the National Hurricane Center. Dorian didn’t spare the Bahamas from its deadly wrath, causing a massive humanitarian crisis for its citizens. Following Hurricane…

September 7, 2019
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TORONTO (AP) — The starry based-on-a-true-story social-justice tale “Just Mercy” made a powerful impression in its world premiere Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival, drawing an emotional response for the courtroom drama led by Michael B. Jordan’s crusading attorney and Jamie Foxx’s wrongly imprisoned Death Row inmate. “Just Mercy” had been one of the…

September 7, 2019
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner exchange that freed 35 people detained in each country and flew them to the other, a deal that could help advance Russia-Ukraine relations and end five years of fighting in Ukraine’s east. The trade involved some of the highest-profile prisoners caught up in a bitter…

September 7, 2019
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ABACO, Bahamas (AP) — The hurricane death toll is rising in the Bahamas, in what its leader calls “this hour of darkness.” Search and rescue teams were still trying to reach some Bahamian communities isolated by floodwaters and debris Saturday after Hurricane Dorian struck the northern part of the archipelago last Sunday. At least 43…

September 6, 2019
Written by: Willie David
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – U.S. Congressman Darren Soto, Kissimmee Mayor Pro Tem Angela Eady, local elected officials and community leaders held a roundtable discussion on Bahamas hurricane relief at Kissimmee City Hall Friday morning. Hurricane Dorian caused major devastation in the Bahamas, leaving at least seven reported dead and tens of thousands of homes…

September 5, 2019
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PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Grand Celebration, owned and operated by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which returned today into the Port of Palm Beach, will depart tonight at 8 p.m. to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island on a humanitarian cruise. Grand Celebration will be loaded with food, water, and other supplies, as well as first responders and…

September 4, 2019
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastating impact on Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line today announced a two-fold support initiative. As of today, the company is accepting monetary donations online through its partner, Mission Resolve, as well as donated supplies at its Riviera Beach warehouse. “Our hearts go out to all…

August 28, 2019
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VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice International Film Festival got off to a contentious start Wednesday with the festival director and jury president discussing the merits of including a Roman Polanski film and debating the use of quotas to ensure gender parity. At the opening press conference, journalists from around the world pushed Venice Film…