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AJC Global Forum Will Convene Online, June 14-18

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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"Our Global Forum is too vital to be sidelined by the pandemic," said AJC CEO David Harris.

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  • "Our Global Forum is too vital to be sidelined by the pandemic," said AJC CEO David Harris.
  • Confirmed speakers for the 2020 AJC Virtual Global Forum include:
    German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was set to host the AJC Global Forum in Berlin, will address the opening plenary.
  • The Great Debate is one of the highlights of the annual AJC Global Forum, and this year the Virtual Global Forum will have three spirited sessions on highly topical issues.
  • For the full AJC Virtual Global Forum program, and to register for free for sessions, visit AJC.org/VirtualGlobalForum2020.

Princess Hussa Bint Salman.. The Honorary Chairperson of The Social Responsibility Association

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
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HRH Princess Hussa Bint Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud was appointed as the Honorary Chair of the Saudi Social Responsibility Association.

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  • HRH Princess Hussa Bint Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud was appointed as the Honorary Chair of the Saudi Social Responsibility Association.
  • This is the first Philanthropic Association specializing in liaising among three sectors; the governmental, the private & the non-profit.
  • He added that this is a continuation of HRH's well known role in supporting charitable work & consolidating social responsibility.
  • It is pertinent here to add that the Social Responsibility Association has been established in Sha'ban 1440 H (April 2019) & has recruited, for its members, highly esteemed specialists in the field of social responsibility in the Kingdom.

Hitler's Last Letter from His Bunker and "Suicide Sofa" Relic Go to Auction

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
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I believe that in this way I shall be rendering Germany the best service" The letter is signed by the doomed dictator with a very shaky, crimson red signature.

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  • I believe that in this way I shall be rendering Germany the best service" The letter is signed by the doomed dictator with a very shaky, crimson red signature.
  • Six days later, Hitler killed himself deep within the Fuhrerbunker with a pistol shot to his head.
  • The swatch was taken as a victory souvenir by an officer serving on the staff of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower.
  • It is sold with a second piece of fabric the officer cut from one of Hitler's office chairs.

Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) Joins Forces With Ecosystem of Partners for the 2020 “Africa’s Business Heroes” Competition

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Ashesi is excited to join in the work to achieve this vision of African entrepreneurship together with the Jack Ma Foundations Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative.

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  • Ashesi is excited to join in the work to achieve this vision of African entrepreneurship together with the Jack Ma Foundations Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative.
  • Dalberg is proud to partner with the Jack Ma Foundations Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI).
  • RiseUp is thrilled to be partnering with the Jack Ma Foundation's Africa Netpreneur Initiative Prize (ANPI) for the second year in a row as we search together for Africa's 2020 Business Heroes!
  • The Jack Ma Foundation has so far supported projects worldwide including the Jack Ma Rural Education Program, the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program, and Jordan's Queen Rania Foundation.

UNICEF and KSrelief cooperate on private sector funding

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A Joint Memorandum of Cooperation was signed today between the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on private sector fundraising activities.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A Joint Memorandum of Cooperation was signed today between the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on private sector fundraising activities.
  • KSrelief is the only body authorized to receive charitable or humanitarian donations from within the Kingdom, whether it is from the governmental or private sector.
  • Through KSrelief, Saudi public, corporate and private donors, including foundations, and philanthropic organizations can provide donations or grants to support UNICEF's work outside the Kingdom.
  • The total provided by KSrelief to UNICEF to combat cholera in Yemen was USD 33 million.

Inolife Sciences Appoints Former Mexican President Vicente Fox to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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TORONTO, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inolife Sciences ("Inolife"), an emerging medical device company announced today that it has appointed former President of Mexico, Mr. Vicente Fox Quesada to its advisory board.

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  • TORONTO, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inolife Sciences ("Inolife"), an emerging medical device company announced today that it has appointed former President of Mexico, Mr. Vicente Fox Quesada to its advisory board.
  • Mr. Fox is the Founder of Centro Fox, a non-profit foundation dedicated to serving communities in Mexico and Latin America.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors, I welcome Vicente Fox to Inolife."
  • Centro Fox is a Mexican non-profit foundation headed by the former President of Mexico, Mr. Vicente Fox Quesada.

OneOncology Names Jeff Patton, MD as CEO

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneOncology ,the national partnership of independent community oncologists, todayannounced that Jeff Patton, MD has been named Chief Executive Officer.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OneOncology ,the national partnership of independent community oncologists, todayannounced that Jeff Patton, MD has been named Chief Executive Officer.
  • Jeff Vacirca, MD, Board Member, OneOncology said: "I've had the privilege of knowing and working with Dr. Patton for more than 15 years.
  • OneOncology is comprised of five prominent practicesthroughout the U.S. representing over 400 providers caring for approximately 250,000 patients annually at 160 sites of care.
  • A main responsibility of OneOncology is to help its partner practices expand services along the continuum on cancer care.

Highlights - Agriculture sector after COVID-19 outbreak: debate with Frans Timmermans - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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Agriculture sector after COVID-19 outbreak: debate with Frans Timmermans

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  • Agriculture sector after COVID-19 outbreak: debate with Frans Timmermans
    Agriculture sector after COVID-19 outbreak: debate with Frans Timmermans
    On 7 May, AGRI Committee will have an exchange of views with the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Frans Timmermans, responsible for European Green Deal.
  • Members will have an opportunity to address a large number of issues related to the agriculture sector situation after COVID-19 outbreak.

NioCorp's Elk Creek Project to be Featured at the 13th Annual Global Infrastructure Forum

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (TSX: NB; OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that the Company's Elk Creek Superalloy Materials Project (the "Elk Creek Project") will be highlighted at the 13th Annual Global Infrastructure Forum (the "Forum"), currently scheduled to occur later this summer.

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (TSX: NB; OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that the Company's Elk Creek Superalloy Materials Project (the "Elk Creek Project") will be highlighted at the 13th Annual Global Infrastructure Forum (the "Forum"), currently scheduled to occur later this summer.
  • The precise date of the forum is still being determined, conference sponsors say.
  • The event will be headlined by U.S. Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin, former CIA Director General David Petraeus, business leader Hank Greenberg, and others.
  • This annual conference brings together leaders from several dozen strategic projects in the global infrastructure sector, including those in mining/strategic materials, energy, transportation, water/wastewater, digitization, and others.

Ike Was Right: Global Cooperation is Essential for a Secure Future

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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The central vision of EF, founded as a gift to the namesake president in 1953, is to achieve peace and prosperity through international cooperation.

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  • The central vision of EF, founded as a gift to the namesake president in 1953, is to achieve peace and prosperity through international cooperation.
  • We must recognize the need to reframe a discussion based on a crucial understanding: preventing or defeating a pandemic is a global challenge requiring a global solution.
  • Eisenhower Fellows, use your positions of influence, your prestige, and lessons from your fellowship to embolden your respective nations toward global cooperation.
  • The only direction that leads away from catastrophe and towards a secure future for our children is global cooperation.