World Bank cuts 2022 East Asia growth outlook.

Economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific will weaken sharply in 2022 due to China's slowdown, but the pace of expansion will pick up next year, the World Bank said. The bank said in a report that it expected 2022 growth in the East Asia and Pacific region, which incl…

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Wanindu Hasaranga among big movers following latest rankings update.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has moved up in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) latest T20I rankings. Hasaranga has been placed 4th in the T20I All-Rounders’ rankings with 184 rating points. Afghanistan’s Mohamed Nabi leads the rankings with 246 points, foll…

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Evidence of dinosaur-killing asteroid impact found on the moon.

Asteroid impacts on the moon millions of years ago correspond with large space rock strikes here on Earth — including the massive impact that wiped out the nonavian dinosaurs.  The finding reveals that major impacts during Earth's prehistory were not isolated events. Ins…

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Miracle Plant Used in Ancient Greece Rediscovered After 2,000 Years.

A “miracle” plant consumed by Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, which was thought to have become extinct two thousand years ago, has now been rediscovered in Turkey by a professor, who thinks he’s found a botanical survivor. The plant, which the Ancient Greeks called si…

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International Translation Day - 30 September.

International Translation Day on September 30th pays tribute to language professionals who offer translation and interpretation services. In doing so, translators bring nations together, facilitate dialogue, and contribute to world peace. There are over 6,500 spoken language…

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Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record at the Berlin Marathon.

2 hours 1 minute and 9 seconds. That’s how long it took Eliud Kipchoge to complete the 42.195 km Berlin Marathon. He broke the world record, which he already held. In 2018, also in Berlin, the Kenyan had set the record in 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds.  An extraordinary p…

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New American Center opens its doors in Colombo.

The American Center in Colombo has relocated to the new U.S. Embassy building and opened its doors to program participants once again on 29 September. At a colorful opening ceremony, the new and revamped American Center in Colombo hosted library patrons, Youth Forum members,…

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New coins featuring monarch's portrait unveiled.

New coins featuring the portrait of King Charles have been revealed, with a 50p carrying his image entering general circulation within weeks . BBC News was given a first glimpse of the 50p and a commemorative £5 Crown which include an image of the King by British sculptor Mar…

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Mexico's 1,500-year-old unknown pyramids.

Built by indigenous masons, these 1,500-year-old pyramids are still standing strong, held together by sticky juice from the prickly pear cactus. From a distance, the grey volcanic rock pyramids and their encircling stonewalls looked like something that Mother Nature had wrou…

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World Maritime Day - 29 September 2022 (Last Thursday of September)

Every year on the last Thursday of September World Maritime Day focuses on shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. Maritime describes anything to do with the sea and ships. For example, the word refers to traveling and working on the ocean or military…

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World Heart Day - 29 September.

Every year World Heart Day on September 29th strives to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease, including how to prevent it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 18 million people die each ye…

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Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine.

Russia’s Vladimir Putin will hold a signing ceremony on Friday formally annexing four more areas of Ukraine after self-styled referendums condemned by Ukraine and the West as a sham. Russian-backed officials had earlier claimed the five-day exercise secured almost total popu…

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Lizzo plays 200-year-old flute owned by former US president.

US star Lizzo wowed fans during a concert on Tuesday in Washington DC when she took to the stage to play a 200-year-old crystal flute, once owned by former US President James Madison. The singer and trained flautist was granted permission by The Library of Congress to play t…

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Spotlight on Sri Lanka 4000-year old hunter gatherers.

Coastal hunter-gatherer-fisher people who lived in Sri Lanka around 4,000 years ago will be the focus of a lecture by National Trust, an organization which expands knowledge about the culture and history of the island. Samanti Kulatilake, Associate Professor of Biological An…

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International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2022 - 29 September.

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is an opportunity to call to action both the public (national or local authorities) and the private sector (businesses and individuals), to prioritise efforts and initiatives to cut food loss and waste to enhance eff…

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International Day for Universal Access to Information - 28 September.

Each year on September 28th, the International Day for Universal Access to Information is observed. This day promotes the idea that every individual around the world has a right to seek and receive information. This right to information is an essential part of the right to f…

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World School Milk Day - 28 September 2022 (Last Wednesday in September)

Every year on the last Wednesday in September, World School Milk Day celebrates the health benefits of school milk programs. It’s also a day to create awareness for the impact that a healthy dairy-filled breakfast has on a child’s day. Ellen Wilkinson, the former Minister of…

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World Rabies Day - 28 September.

On September 28th, World Rabies Day brings healthcare experts together to spread awareness about rabies. They also find ways to prevent and control this deadly disease. The United States, along with many countries throughout the world, observe this day. Even though rabies is…

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World Tourism Day - 27 September.

World Tourism Day on September 27th shines a spotlight on the benefits of tourism. Besides adding economic value to communities, tourism adds social, political, and cultural value. In essence, tourism helps all countries to build a better future. Tourism is big business. In …

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named as Prime Minister.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named the kingdom’s prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle ordered by King Salman, according to a royal decree published by the official Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. Prince Mohammed is already de facto ruler of the wo…

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