03 dead and over 200 injured as new quake hits Turkey, Syria.

A new 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries we…

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James Cameron hopes to make Hiroshima film before Avatar 4

James Cameron has tied himself to directing a large portion of the Avatar franchise in the future, but he still would like to find time to direct a different project prior to starting on Avatar 4. Speaking to LA Times, Cameron said that while the upcoming third Avatar movie …

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Scientists have found an asteroid with dimensions similar to the Empire State Building.

This asteroid, which recently sped past Earth, has caught the attention of NASA astronomers for its bizarre long shape. The space rock — which has perhaps whizzed by to set the record straight that not all asteroids are vaguely ball-like — is more than three times as long a…

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Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe's son arrested

A son of Zimbabwe's former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a Harare party. Robert Mugabe junior, thought to be 31, faces three counts of malicious damage to property and two charges of assault on a police officer, his l…

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International Mother Language Day - 21 February.

Every year on February 21, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day to encourage linguistic, cultural, and multilingualism variety. The aim of the celebrations is to preserve traditional knowledge and cultures through sustainable methods and support multilingu…

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UK supermarkets face tomato shortages.

Supplies of some fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, to UK supermarkets have been disrupted by poor weather in Europe and Africa. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that harvests had been hit by "difficult weather conditions". Numerous pictures of empty …

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EU lawmakers approve effective 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars.

The European Parliament on Tuesday formally approved a law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to electric vehicles and combat climate change. The landmark rules will require that by 2035 ca…

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World Day of Social Justice - 20 February.

World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. The main goal of this day is to raise a voice against social injustice and to bring together diverse communities around the world in an effort to eradicate poverty, physical discrimination, gender inequalities…

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Ben Stokes surpassed Brendon McCullum's world record for number of sixes in Test cricket.

Ben Stokes surpassed Brendon McCullum's world record for number of sixes in Test cricket on the third day of England's match against New Zealand. Stokes arrived at the crease with England still in need of more runs to build their lead having lost Harry Brook and Joe …

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Spain approves paid menstrual leave.

The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved the creation of a sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods, becoming the first country in Europe to do so. The new bill creates the possibility for women to call in sick "in case of incapacitating menstruatio…

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Cabinet approval to develop Kandy into fully developed city.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to transform the historic city of Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city has received unanimous approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. To this end, the government intends to take measures to accelerate the Central …

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ASPI records massive gain in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has recorded a massive gain of 233.97 points to close at 9,082.33 points at the end of trading today (Feb. 20). This is an increase of 2.64 percent. According to reports, the massive gain was recorded as a result…

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Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine for first time.

President Joe Biden slipped into Kyiv on Monday for the first time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost a year ago, demonstrating in dramatic personal fashion his commitment to the country and its struggle as the war enters an uncertain new phase. Th…

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Femke Bol breaks 41-year world record in the women’s indoor 400 meters.

Femke Bol broke one of the oldest records in track and field as she set a new world-best time of 49.26 seconds in the indoor 400 meters on Sunday (19). Bol, running in front of a home crowd at the Dutch Indoor Championships, beat Jarmila Kratochvílová’s world record of 49.59…

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A new ocean is being formed in Africa.

Geologists have confirmed that a new ocean is being created as the African continent is split in half. An international effort has revealed that a 35 miles long rift appeared in the Ethiopian deserts of the Far region in 2005 and is probably the start of a brand-new sea.  Th…

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Argentina reports new cases of bird flu in its territory.

Argentina confirmed on Saturday two new cases of bird flu detected in wild birds, three days after reporting the first findings of the disease in the South American region. Argentina, along with Uruguay - two important international agricultural producers - this week declare…

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Ghana footballer Christian Atsu’s body found under rubble in Turkey.

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week’s huge earthquake, his Turkish agent said. Atsu had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay. He was …

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Anger and chaos formed outside banks in Nigera.

People in Nigeria have taken to sleeping outside banks. They want to be among the first in line to get notes from the cash machine once it is loaded up in the morning. A lack of newly designed naira notes has led to a cash shortage and a growing sense of anxiety among those …

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World Pangolin Day - 18 February.

World Pangolin Day is observed annually on the third Saturday in February, and this year it falls on February 18. This year Pangolin Day marks the 12th edition of the event. World Pangolin Day is an opportunity for pangolin enthusiasts to join together in raising awareness a…

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The Most Amazing Archaeology Discoveries of Egypt as of 2023.

For hundreds of years, Ancient Egypt has been a land full of mysteries and wonders, from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the mummies. It has always been a fascinating place for anthropologists and archaeologists alike to discover new things.  And in the first 30 days of this ye…

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