Contemporary history

Statement From The Association of Victims’ Families of Flight PS752: Canada’s Forensic Examination and Assessment of the Downing of Flight PS752 Reveals Iran’s Crimes, Obfuscations and Lies

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Persian Gulf crisis, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, Contemporary history, Academic disciplines, Forensic science, Aviation accidents and incidents

TORONTO, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of the Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) welcomes the Government of Canadas Forensic Examination and Assessment report on the downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752, released today.

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  • TORONTO, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of the Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) welcomes the Government of Canadas Forensic Examination and Assessment report on the downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752, released today.
  • The Iranian regime had an obligation to transparently disclose the causes of the downing of Flight PS752 through a comprehensive report in cooperation with the affected countries.
  • Canadas decision to conduct its own forensic examination and assessment was an important step.
  • Canadas forensic report makes several key observations that clearly illustrate the crimes, obfuscations and lies of Iran.

Press release - António Guterres: “We must step up global vaccination efforts”

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Health, Articles, Contemporary history, Gavi, COVID-19 pandemic, United Nations response to the COVID-19 pandemic

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres addressed MEPs on Thursday European Union, 2021 - EP

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  • UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres addressed MEPs on Thursday European Union, 2021 - EP
    The newly re-elected UN Secretary-General reiterated the need for a global vaccination plan for COVID-19, in a speech at the European Parliament on Thursday.
  • In his second speech in Parliament as United Nations Secretary-General, Antnio Guterres said that the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed utterly inadequate health systems, huge gaps in social protection and major inequalities within and between countries.
  • He also reiterated the need for a global vaccination strategy and for vaccine producing countries to come together in an emergency task force, supported by the World Health Organisation, the Gavi Vaccine Alliance and international financial institutions, to mobilise pharmaceutical companies and key industrial actors.
  • Additionally, he addressed other issues related to development, social and economic imbalances and inequalities around the world, the climate crisis and how to counter it, lawlessness in cyber space, multilateralism, and more.

Statement - Canadian report blames Iranian recklessness for shoot-down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Criminology, In Ukraine, Persian Gulf crisis, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, Academic disciplines, Contemporary history, Forensic science, Recklessness, Aviation accidents and incidents

The report highlights the Iranian authorities' recklessness, incompetence, and wanton disregard for human life.

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  • The report highlights the Iranian authorities' recklessness, incompetence, and wanton disregard for human life.
  • This confirms Canada's view that Iran's actions and omissions in relation to Flight PS752 amount to violations of its obligations under international law.
  • "The report was produced by the Canadian Forensic Examination and Assessment Team, led by former CSIS Deputy Director Jeff Yaworski.
  • The Government established the Forensic Team in October 2020 and mandated it to compile and analyze all available information about Flight PS752.

New Study: Supply Chains Unprepared to Meet Future Disruption Due to Disconnected Teams, Systems, Processes

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Supply chain management, Electronic design automation, Retail, Data management, Technology, Contemporary history, Health, COVID-19 pandemic, Occupational safety and health, Pandemics, Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Articles, the Study, Quickbase, THE STUDY, QUICKBASE

These and other findings were uncovered in a supply chain study from Quickbase , the leading no-code platform for operational agility.

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  • These and other findings were uncovered in a supply chain study from Quickbase , the leading no-code platform for operational agility.
  • In the last 18 months, supply chains have been more affected than ever by rapid changes and disruptions, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 59% of respondents see the root cause of disruption as manual processes or disconnected systems.
  • 94% of respondents plan to make changes to their supply chain in the wake of COVID-19 to mitigate future disruption.

North America Transient Protein Expression Market Forecast 2021-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Biotechnology, Health, Stem cells, Articles, Contemporary history, Health, Nutrition, Protein, COVID-19 pandemic, Gene expression

The "North America Transient Protein Expression Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Product Type; Application; End User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "North America Transient Protein Expression Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Product Type; Application; End User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The North America transient protein expression market is expected to reach US$ 502.86 million by 2027 from US$ 329.67 million in 2019; the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2020 to 2027.
  • Animal and plant cells are widely being used as expression systems in transient protein expression experiments since the last three decades.
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the transient protein expression market in North America is high.

$ 380 Billion growth expected in Global Digital Health Market 2021-2025 | Technavio

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Health, Articles, Contemporary history, Digital health, Telehealth, COVID-19 pandemic

NEW YORK, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The digital health market is expected to grow by USD 380 billion during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.

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  • NEW YORK, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The digital health market is expected to grow by USD 380 billion during 2021-2025, according to Technavio.
  • The digital health market is driven by the increasing support for digital health from the governments.
  • The digital health market will witness a neutral impact during the forecast period owing to the widespread growth of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Gain more insights into the future of the digital health market by requesting a free sample report:
    Digital health market is segmented as below:

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Terrorism in Canada, Terrorism, Air India Flight 182, Definition of terrorism, Events, International relations, Contemporary history

OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism:
    "Today, we pause to remember and honour every Canadian whose life was cut short or forever changed by a terrorist attack.
  • "On this day in 1985, the bombing of Air India Flight 182 claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, including citizens of Canada, India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
  • "This despicable act of terror remains the deadliest terrorist attack in Canada's history.
  • Sadly, it was not the last time Canada had to confront the malice of terrorism.

ServiceLink Survey Reveals How COVID-19 Pandemic Spurred Shifts in Homebuying Trends

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Contemporary history, Health, COVID-19 pandemic, Occupational safety and health, Pandemics, Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Articles

Key findings of the report include:

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  • Key findings of the report include:
    Homebuying: Many respondents considered buying a home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but only a few ultimately proceeded.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic and market conditions forced the real estate industry to reassess how it serves today's homebuyer.
  • The 2021 ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report was completed online among 1,000 homeowners, ages 18+ in the U.S.
  • ServiceLink helps clients in the lending industry and beyond achieve their strategic goals, realize greater efficiencies, and better serve their customers.

Publication of the Annual Report 2020

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, European Union, Insurance regulation, Contemporary history, Articles, Health, COVID-19 pandemic, Insurance, Pan-European Pension

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published its Annual Report 2020, setting out its activities and achievements of the past year.

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  • The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published its Annual Report 2020, setting out its activities and achievements of the past year.
  • In a year dominated by COVID-19, EIOPA played a key role in insurance and pensions supervision in Europe.
  • In addition, in the area of financial stability, EIOPA issued Statement on dividends distribution and variable remuneration policies in the context of COVID-19.
  • In terms of financial stability, in 2020, EIOPA focused its effort on monitoring and mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.