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International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day - 28 February.

International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day - 28 February.
Every year on the last day in February, International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day seeks to educate the public about repetitive strain injuries. This is also a day when health care professionals help their patients learn how to prevent this serious type of injury . …
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Ivory Coast becomes second country to receive vaccines via COVAX.

Ivory Coast becomes second country to receive vaccines via COVAX.
Ivory Coast has become the second country to receive a shipment of vaccines on 26 February 2021 via COVAX, the global vaccine-sharing programme. The vaccines, 504,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India, arrived on Friday in the comme…
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Rare Disease Day - 28 February (Last Day of February)

Rare Disease Day - 28 February (Last Day of February)
Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.  The European Organisation for Rare Diseases established …
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Indian Air Force contingent arrives in Sri Lanka.

Indian Air Force contingent arrives in Sri Lanka.
A contingent of Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy personnel arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (27) to participate in the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The Indian Air Force aerobatic display teams, the fixed wing “Suryakirans’ and rotary w…
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India launches Brazil's Amazonia-1 Earth observation satellite.

India launches Brazil's Amazonia-1 Earth observation satellite.
A Brazilian Earth observation satellite soared to space aboard an Indian rocket late Saturday (Feb. 27) along with 18 passenger satellites from the United States and India. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launch, which carried Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite …
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Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad announces international retirement.

Sri Lanka's Dhammika Prasad announces international retirement.
Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has announced his retirement from international cricket at age 37. Prasad played the last of his 25 Tests in October 2015, following which a serious shoulder injury impeded his career. Prasad eventually made a first-class comeback, follo…
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Bangladesh first country to declare National Ketoprofen Ban.

Bangladesh first country to declare National Ketoprofen Ban.
The Cabinet of the Bangladesh Government, chaired by the Prime Minister, has taken a landmark decision, approving a national ban of production, sale and use of ketoprofen to safeguard the small remaining vulture populations in the country. Bangladesh is the first country wor…
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Japan has appointed a 'Minister of Loneliness'.

Japan has appointed a 'Minister of Loneliness'.
Japan has appointed a "Minister of Loneliness" in an attempt to reduce loneliness and social isolation among its residents as the country deals with rising suicide rates, Tomohiro Osaki reported for the Japan Times. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga appointed Tetsushi …
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Ms. Ligia Noronha of India - Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the UNEP New York Office.

Ms. Ligia Noronha of India - Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the UNEP New York Office.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Ligia Noronha of India as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).  She will succeed Satya Tripathi of India to whom th…
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State of School Feeding Worldwide 2020.

State of School Feeding Worldwide 2020.
This publication by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provides an analysis of the State of School Feeding Worldwide in 2020. A report on the State of School Feeding Worldwide was first published by WFP in 2013. This 2020 version follows a similar format and uses…
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Mumbai's undersea tunnel.

Mumbai's undersea tunnel.
Mumbai's undersea tunnel: From unique ventilation system to earthquake resistant, key features of project. By 2023, Mumbai will be home to India's first undersea tunnel, part of the city's Rs 12,000 crore Coastal Road project. The Coastal Road project is an under …
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Biden takes first military action with Syria strike.

Biden takes first military action with Syria strike.
The US has carried out an air strike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria, in the first military action undertaken by the Biden administration. The Pentagon said the strike destroyed "multiple facilities" and was ordered in response to attacks against US and coa…
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World Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Day - 27 February.

World Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Day - 27 February.
World Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Day recognizes the inspirational work of the people behind not-for-profit organizations around the world do every day.  NGOs are found at the local, regional and international levels. Whether large or small, World NGO Day celebrates…
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Irakli Garibashvili is the New Prime Minister of Georgia.

Irakli Garibashvili is the New Prime Minister of Georgia.
The Parliament of Georgia confirmed Irakli Garibashvili as Prime Minister along with a vote of confidence in the cabinet Garibashvili put forward. Garibashvili pledged to create a long-term development strategy for Georgia in his first one hundred days in office. First, on t…
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Papua New Guinea's 'father of the nation' dies.

Papua New Guinea's 'father of the nation' dies.
Papua New Guinea’s first prime minister, Michael Somare, has died aged 84, his daughter said on Friday 26 Feb 2021. He was known as the “father of the nation” because he led the Pacific archipelago to independence from Australia in 1975. He had served as the prime minister o…
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Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

Yusuf Pathan announces retirement from all forms of cricket.
Former India all-rounder, Yusuf Pathan has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. He played 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is for India since making his international debut in 2007. He was part of the Indian team that won the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 and ICC Cricket World C…
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Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador.

Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador.
The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, on Wednesday 24 Feb 2021 appointed supermodel, philanthropist, and impact investor Natalia Vodianova as its newest Goodwill Ambassador, in an effort to empower women and girls, including fighting stigma surrounding mens…
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R. Vinay Kumar announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

 R. Vinay Kumar announces retirement from all forms of cricket.
Former India international and Karnataka captain, R Vinay Kumar has announced retirement from all forms of cricket. The “Davangere Express” after running for 25 years and passing so many stations of cricketing life, has finally arrived at the station called retirement. Vinay…
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) keeps Pakistan on grey list until June 2021.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) keeps Pakistan on grey list until June 2021.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday decided to keep Pakistan on its 'grey list', with the country's status set to be reviewed next at an extraordinary plenary session in June 2021. The announcement was made by FATF President Dr Marcus Pleyer at a p…
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China's Lantern Festival 2021.

China's Lantern Festival 2021.
Celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month, the Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) period. It's Friday, February 26 in 2021. People will go out to look at the moon, send up flying lanterns, fly bright d…
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Italy holds state funeral for slain Congo ambassador and bodyguard.

Italy holds state funeral for slain Congo ambassador and bodyguard.
Italy on Thursday 25 Feb 2021 held a state funeral on Thursday for its ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo and his bodyguard killed in an ambush that a cardinal said should prompt everyone to “hear the cry” of a people devastated by violence . Luca Attanasio, 43, a…
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World Renouned Naturalist Sir David Attenborough gives stark warning on climate change to United Nations.

World Renouned Naturalist Sir David Attenborough gives stark warning on climate change to United Nations.
Climate change could, within a lifetime, destroy "entire cities and societies", Sir David Attenborough has told the UN Security Council. "I don't envy the responsibility that this places on all of you," the naturalist said. Read Full News
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Brisbane is the 'preferred host' for 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane is the 'preferred host' for 2032 Olympics.
The Australian city of Brisbane is the "preferred host" for the 2032 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Wednesday 24 Feb 2021, in a move which officials said was designed to bring "stability" to the Games after the delay…
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Joe Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer to head Office of Personnel Management.

Joe Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer to head Office of Personnel Management.
US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American lawyer and rights activist Kiran Ahuja to head the Office of Personnel Management, a federal agency that manages America’s more than two million civil servants. If confirmed by the Senate, 49-year-old Ahuja, would become t…
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Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered reinstatement of Parliament.

Nepal’s Supreme Court ordered reinstatement of Parliament.
Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of Parliament, which was dissolved in December last year – a ruling that is likely to thrust the Himalayan nation into a political crisis. Monday’s 22 Feb 2021 court order came in response to several cases filed with the co…
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Elon Musk loses world's richest title as Tesla falters

 Elon Musk loses world's richest title as Tesla falters
Tesla boss Elon Musk has lost his title as the world's richest person after a recent slide in the electric carmaker's shares, the main driver of his wealth. Tesla shares have tumbled more than 20% since hitting a high of more than $880 in early January. They suffered …
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Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss.

Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss.
Tech giants Google and Facebook have too great a share of the UK online advertising market, the boss of the UK's competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) would like regulatory changes to deal with that market dominance, its boss Andrea C…
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Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military.

Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military.
Social media giant Facebook has banned Myanmar's military and its affiliates from its platforms. The company said it acted after deciding "the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw [Myanmar military] on Facebook and Instagram are too great". The military has used Faceb…
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Australia passes new media law that will require Google, Facebook to pay for news.

Australia passes new media law that will require Google, Facebook to pay for news.
Australia has passed a new law that will require digital platforms like Facebook and Google to pay local media outlets and publishers to link their content on news feeds or in search results. The move was widely expected and comes days after the government introduced some la…
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Cocaine 'worth billions' seized in record Germany and Belgium haul.

Cocaine 'worth billions' seized in record Germany and Belgium haul.
Customs authorities in Germany and Belgium have seized a record amount of cocaine - more than 23 tonnes - that was destined for the Netherlands. German officials discovered 16 tonnes in five shipping containers that had arrived in the port of Hamburg from Paraguay earlier th…
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India was second most targeted Asian Country for Cyber Attacks in 2020.

India was second most targeted Asian Country for Cyber Attacks in 2020.
India was the second most targeted country when it comes to cyberattacks in Asia according to a report by IBM. Last year, a report by Niti Aayog suggested that phishing and social engineering account for 57% of the attacks followed by malware attacks, DoS and ransomware.  It…
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Spacecraft Named in Honor of Black Woman ‘hidden Figures’ Mathematician.

Spacecraft Named in Honor of Black Woman ‘hidden Figures’ Mathematician.
A space supply ship, Cygnus NG-15 cargo dubbed as ‘S.S. Katherine Johnson has been named in honour of Katherine Johnson, a Black NASA mathematician, who played a critical role in the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflight, Mercury-Atlas 6 Mission. The S.S. Katherine J…
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Jasmine Harrison from UK becomes youngest woman to row Atlantic Ocean

Jasmine Harrison from UK becomes youngest woman to row Atlantic Ocean
A British woman, Jasmine Harrison of England has become the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The 21-year-old from Thirsk, North Yorkshire in the UK, achieved the feat by finishing top in the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, organized by Atlantic…
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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks.

 Apple buys a company every three to four weeks.
Apple has acquired about 100 companies over the last six years, the company’s chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. That works out at a company every three to four weeks, he told Apple’s annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday 23 Feb 2021. Apple recently delivered its larg…
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Core Group on Sri Lanka to present resolution at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session.

Core Group on Sri Lanka to present resolution at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session.
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sara Hulton says the Core Group on Sri Lanka plans to take forward a further resolution to promote reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka at the upcoming Human Rights Council Session. The statement issued by the Co…
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Cabinet nod to gazette Wild Elephant Management Reserve.

Cabinet nod to gazette Wild Elephant Management Reserve.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted their contest for the combined resolution to publish the government gazette on the proposed Wild Elephant Management Reserve in Hambantota. The combined resolution was tabled by the Minister of Irrigation and the Minister of Wildlife Cons…
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Novak Djokovic's 09th Australian Open Title.

Novak Djokovic's 09th Australian Open Title.
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to win the 2021 Australian Open -- his ninth in Melbourne and his 18th Grand Slam title overall. Djokovic now has nine Australian Open titles, extending his men's tournament record. The victory takes Djokovic's gr…
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Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI).

Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI).
Pakistan has decided to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent its unauthorised use by other countries. A GI Tag is a sign used on products that has a specific geographical origin and possess origin based qualities and reputation in the regi…
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China regains as India's top trade partner.

China regains as India's top trade partner.
China has regained its position as India's top trading partner despite a decaying relationship between the Asian neighbours. The two countries were involved in a bloody border conflict last year and saw India ban 220 Chinese tech apps. Two-way trade between the long-stand…
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ASUS launches its first-ever exclusive store in Sri Lanka.

ASUS launches its first-ever exclusive store in Sri Lanka.
ASUS Sri Lanka – the renowned multinational technology enterprise – has launched its maiden exclusive store in the heart of Colombo; the very first in the country. The store is conveniently and centrally located in Unity Plaza – the only shopping complex in Sri Lanka that is…
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Makhtar Diop Appointed as International Finance Corporation (IFC) Managing Director and Executive Vice President.

Makhtar Diop Appointed as International Finance Corporation (IFC) Managing Director and Executive Vice President.
World Bank Group President David Malpass today announced the appointment of Makhtar Diop as Managing Director and Executive Vice President to head the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank Group that advances economic development and improves the…
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Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar bag Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.

Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar bag Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.
Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar bagged Dadasaheb Phalke Awards for 'Best Actor' in the prestigious award ceremony held on Saturday 20 Feb 2021.  Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar bagged the 'Best Actor' award for their a…
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Elon Musk loses world's richest title as Tesla falters.

Elon Musk loses world's richest title as Tesla falters.
Tesla boss Elon Musk has lost his title as the world's richest person after a recent slide in the electric carmaker's shares, the main driver of his wealth. Tesla shares have tumbled more than 20% since hitting a high of more than $880 in early January. They suffered …
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US President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet virtually.

US President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet virtually.
President Joe Biden held first his first bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday 23 Feb 2021, with the two leaders convening virtually due to the current pandemic. After the virtual meeting, Mr. Biden and Trudeau made a statement expressing t…
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Hillary Clinton to publish State of Terror novel.

Hillary Clinton to publish State of Terror novel.
Hillary Clinton has written her first novel, a thriller featuring a US government "dangerously out of touch" amid a series of terror attacks . State of Terror, which follows a novice secretary of state, will be released on 12 October 2021. Mrs Clinton, a former presi…
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Motera becomes the world's largest cricket stadium.

Motera becomes the world's largest cricket stadium.
The Motera stadium, the biggest cricket stadium in the world, was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind, and was renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium. Players from India and England have been admiring the refurbished Motera - the world's largest cricket stadium. The teams…
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