"How to Prevent the Next Pandemic" A book authored by Bill Gates.

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, but even as governments around the world strive to put it behind us, they’re also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even ho…

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Israel becomes 01st country to allow drones in civilian airspace.

The Transportation Ministry certified the Elbit defense contractor’s StarLiner drone to fly in civilian airspace, making Israel the first country in the world to allow unmanned aerial vehicles of this type to do so, the company said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the State…

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Germany re-elects President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for second term.

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected for a second term of five years by a special parliamentary assembly. This is also the final term for Steinmeier, which he won with 71% of the vote. The special assembly was made up of the members of parliament of…

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'A plant for love' , tree planting program launched.

February 14th is designated as Valentine's Day or Lover’s  Day. There is no good opinion in the society regarding such a day. On Valentine's Day, the media publishes information on various misconducts in some hotels. Some events end in death. According to our police…

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders Uganda to pay $. 325m for Demcratic Republic Congo occupation.

Uganda has been ordered to pay $325m (£240m) to the Democratic Republic of Congo for its role in the conflict there. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Uganda had violated international norms as an occupying force between 1998 and 2003. The judges found that Ugand…

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Julie Chung sworn in as new US ambassador to Sri Lanka.

Diplomat Julie Chung was appointed as the new ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka on Thursday (Feb. 10). She was sworn in by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman. Announcing the appointment of the new US envoy to Sri Lanka in a tweet, Sherman said Chung’s disti…

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Japan won the Women's Hockey Asia Cup in Oman.

Japan won the Women's Hockey Asia Cup in Oman by defeating three-time champions South Korea 4-2 in the final at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. India prevailed in the bronze-medal match versus China. The victory gives Japan their third title, after 2007 and 2013 triumph…

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University of Vavuniya declared open under President’s patronage.

The University of Vavuniya, with a centre for co-existence, was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday 11 February 2022 making it the 17th national university in the country. The university has a capacity of enlisting around 1000 students at each intake. It …

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Bollywood star of Siddhartha movie enters monkhood in Bangkok.

Indian movie superstar Gagan Malik has entered the monkhood at a temple in Bangkok recently. Malik was ordained at Wat Thatthong and will spend the next 15 days as a monk.  He said in another post that he wanted to learn Dhamma and to promote the religion in India. “Time to le…

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Veteran US Sprinter Justin Gatlin announces his retirement.

On Feb. 10 (his 40th birthday), American sprinting legend and 2004 Olympic champion Justin Gatlin announced his retirement from athletics via Instagram. Gatlin will be hanging up his spikes after a 19-year career that included an Olympic gold medal, multiple World Champions…

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The world’s most congested cities.

In 2021, Istanbul, Turkey, took the number one spot as the world’s most congested city, with an average 62% congestion rate. Moscow, Russia, which was 2020’s most congested city with a 54% congestion level, is 2021’s second most congested city. In 2021 the Russian capital sa…

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International Epilepsy Day - 14 February.

Every year on the second Monday of February, International Epilepsy Day raises awareness about epilepsy. The day also focuses on epilepsy education and promotes ways to ensure all who need treatment receives it. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is marked by episodes …

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International Condom Day - 13 February.

Every year on February 13th, International Condom Day seeks to remind the public that condoms prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. It’s also a day to promote the use of condoms to provide protection from HIV. Despite increased education and te…

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World Radio Day - 13 February.

Every year on February 13th, World Radio Day celebrates radio as the mass media reaching the widest audience in the world. The day also recognizes the power of radio to promote diversity and build a more inclusive world. Marconi vs. Tesla Over the years, there has been much d…

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science - 11 February.

Every year on February 11th, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science seeks to promote full and equal access for women and girls to participate in science. It’s also a day to recognize the role that women and girls play in science and technology. Only 35 percent o…

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Honduras swears in Xiomara Castro as first female president.

Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as Honduras’ first female president, taking office amid growing uncertainty about whether she will be able to govern in the face of an unfolding legislative crisis and other challenges. The oath was sworn before Judge Karla Romero. She will …

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India world's third country to record 5 Lakh Coronavirus deaths.

India became the third nation in the world to record over 5 lakh deaths from the highly contagious coronavirus. The country reached this grim milestone of death on February 3. With this, only the US (with more than 9.1 lakh Covid fatalities) and Brazil (with almost 6.3 lakh…

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Samsung surpasses Intel as World's Top Semiconductor Company in 2021.

South Korean electronics manufacturing giant Samsung Electronics surpassed U.S chipmaker Intel to become the world's leading chipmaker by revenue in 2021, according to a report released by research firm Counterpoint Technology Market Research. While Intel posted relative…

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Indian cricket team becomes first side to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs.

The Indian cricket team created history on Sunday (February 06) as the Men in Blue became the first side in the world to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs. As Rohit Sharma & Co. took the field in the first ODI against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmed…

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03 Day shortened torch relay begins for Beijing Winter Olympics.

The three-day torch relay for the Beijing Olympics, shortened considerably because of concerns about the coronavirus, started Wednesday 02 Feb 2022 with an 80-year-old former speedskater carrying the flame. The relay opened at the Olympic Foreign Park. Luo Zhihuan, the count…

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Safer Internet Day - 08 February 2022.

Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February with the aim of providing a safer and better internet, where every user gets to use the internet responsibly and without getting their data leaked. This year February 8 is being celeb…

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Oscar winning VFX artist Robert Blalack passes away.

Oscar and Emmy award-winning visual effects artist Robert Blalack has died at the age of 73. Robert died on Wednesday 09 February 2022 of cancer at his home in Paris, his wife, writer Caroline Charron-Blalack, told The Hollywood Reporter. The Industrial Light and Magic co-fou…

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China wins incredible feat in AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

China beat South Korea 3-2 from two goals down in the dramatic final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup on 06 February 2022 night and won its record-extending 9th title since the last championship in 2006. It was the first time for the South Korean women's national footbal…

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Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years as Britain’s head of state.

The United Kingdom has marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s rule, the queen looked to the future of the monarchy. She surpassed Louis XIV of France as the longest-reigning monarch of a sovereign state. She became the longest-lived British monarch on 21 Decemb…

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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg appointed to lead Norway's Central Bank.

Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway's next central bank governor when his tenure as NATO secretary-general ends later this year, the Norwegian government announced. The current governor of Norges Bank, 70-year-old Oystein Olsen, is set to retire after holding the positio…

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Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar.

Senegal won its first African Cup of Nations title on Sunday 06 February 2022 by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Sadio Mané scored the winning spot kick to start the celebrations and make up for missing a penalty in the seventh minute of the game. The final had ended…

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World Pulses Day - 10 February.

Every year on February 10th, World Pulses Day celebrates the dry edible seeds of plants called pulses. The day also seeks to promote the many health benefits of pulses. These edible seeds are a category of superfoods. Chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans are all different…

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IOC approves surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing for Los Angeles 2028 Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally approved the proposal to include surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The decision was made during the 139th IOC session on Thursday (3 February) in Beijing, one day ahead of …

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Former Greek President Christos Sartzetakis died at 93.

Former Greek President Christos Sartzetakis has passed away at the age of 92 years due to respiratory failure in Athens, Greece.  He was a Greek jurist and a judge of the Supreme Court, who resisted against the militants during the 1967-1974 Rule of the Colonels.  He served a…

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Chinese researchers develop 4-minute PCR test.

Chinese scientists say they have developed a COVID-19 test that can process results as accurately as PCR tests in less than four minutes. PCR tests are the most accurate on the market, but must be processed in a lab, which so far takes a few hours at minimum. When labs are o…

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