Oscar-winning animator and filmmaker Gene Deitch passes away.

# Oscar-winning animator and filmmaker Gene Deitch passes away Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer, has passed away at the age of 95. Working from behind the curtains, he directed 13 episodes of Tom and Jerry and also some …

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New revelations on origin of Earth’s nitrogen

New revelations on origin of Earth’s nitrogen.  Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere, but nitrogen’s origin and how much is in Earth’s interior was previously unknown.  A new method of nitrogen analysis of volcanic gases from around the world revealed more …

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Scientists observe brightest star explosion ever seen

# Scientists observe brightest star explosion ever seen Astronomers have spotted a record-breaking supernova — the largest ever observed. The spectacular stellar explosion released enough light to cover its entire galaxy, outshining normal supernovae by 500 times.  The supern…

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World Voice Day: April 16

# World Voice Day: April 16 World Voice Day is celebrated  on April 16 as a global annual event dedicated to recognizing the boundless limits of the human voice. The mission is to share the excitement of the voice phenomenon with people, scientists, and other funding bodies. R…

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US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan.

# US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan. A U.S.-Russian crew landed safely Friday 17 April 2020 in the steppes of Kazakhstan following a stint on the International Space Station. The crew included NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan. and Russian cosmonau…

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South Korea's governing party wins election by a landslide.

# South Korea's governing party wins election by a landslide. South Korean President Moon Jae-in's ruling Democratic Party has won an absolute majority (180 seats out of 300 seats) in the parliamentary election. Read Full News

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Opportunity to watch Venus over Sri Lankan skies.

# Opportunity to watch Venus over Sri Lankan skies. Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, Director, Astronomy and Space Science Unit, Department of Physics, University of Colombo said that, These days after the sunset, around 7.00 p.m we can see the brightest planet Venus in the western…

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World Heritage Day: April 18.

# World Heritage Day: April 18. World Heritage Day (International Day for Monuments & Sites) was created in 1982 by ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments & Sites) and was later approved at the UNESCO General Conference in 1983. The aim is to promote awareness abo…

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World Hemophilia Day - April 17.

# World Hemophilia Day - April 17. World Hemophilia Day is an international observance held annually on April 17 by the World Federation of Hemophilia. It is an awareness day for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, which also serves to raise funds and attract volunteers…

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National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Willie Davis passes away

# National Football League (NFL)  Hall of Famer Willie Davis passes away Former American football player Willie Davis passed away. He was inducted into the National Football League’s (NFL) Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981.  He becomes the first African-American captain in Gr…

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Veteran Actor Daya Thennakoon passed away

# Veteran Actor Daya Thennakoon passed away Daya Thennakoon, the Veteran actor , passed away. He was 78 at the time of his demise.  He had been receiving treatment at Apeksha Hospital Maharagama when he passed away.  Thennokoon was a known artist in theatre, cinema and teledra…

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World Entrepreneurship Day: April 16

# World Entrepreneurship Day: April 16 On World Entrepreneurship Day, we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that drives individuals to contribute to the ongoing growth and development of their country's economy. Because sustainable economic growth is the most effective …

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Oumuamua was ‘ripped from a planet’

# Oumuamua was ‘ripped from a planet’ The strange cigar-shaped Oumuamua space rock discovered in 2017 was ripped from a planet and sent hurtling into space after it came too close to its star. When it appeared it became the first visitor from another star system to be spotted…

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US approves sale of anti-ship missiles, torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India.

# US approves sale of anti-ship missiles, torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India. The Trump administration has notified the Congress of its determination to sell Harpoon air-launched anti-ship missiles and Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes worth USD 155 million to India to enh…

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World Art Day: 15 April

# World Art Day: 15 April World Art Day is celebrated globally on 15 April every year to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art. This day is being celebrated all over the world to emphasize the importance of art that nurtures creativity, innovation and cultu…

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Former US golf player Doug Sanders, dies aged 86

# Former US golf player Doug Sanders, dies aged 86 Doug Sanders, a 20-time PGA TOUR winner perhaps known best for being a stylish and flamboyant dresser earning him the nickname, “the Peacock of the Fairways,” died today, April 12, in Houston, from natural causes at age 86. I…

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Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says.

# Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says. IMF head, Kristalina Georgieva said the world has faced the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The pandemic will turn global economic growth "sharply negative" this year, the head…

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Former Attorney General of India Ashok Desai passes away

# Former Attorney General of India Ashok Desai passes away Former India’s Attorney General and senior advocate Ashok Desai passed away. He was Attorney General from July 1996 to May 1998. He was served as Solicitor General of India from December 1989 to December 1990. He was …

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129th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 14 April 2020.

# 129th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 14 April 2020. Indian Nation remembers Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 129th birth anniversary on 14 April. Dr. Ambedkar is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and has been bestowed with the country’s hig…

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World Chagas Disease Day observed globally: April 14

# World Chagas Disease Day observed globally: April 14 World Chagas Disease Day observed globally on 14 April. On 14  April 2020, the world community is to celebrate World Chagas Disease Day for the 1st time. The main aim of marking the day is to increase awareness of Chagas…

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The Innocence Revolution-A Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse: April 14.

# The Innocence Revolution-A Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse: April 14. The Innocence Revolution: A Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse was created to build awareness and launch a global crusade against the crime of child sexual abuse. The core strategy of The Innocenc…

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 101st Anniversary.

# Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 101st Anniversary. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre marked its 101st Anniversary on 13 April 2020.  On 13 April 1919, people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar) to protest against the arrest of the two nationalist leaders, Satya Pal and Dr Saifuddin …

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Legendary Driver Stirling Moss, Died at the Age of 90.

# Legendary Driver Stirling Moss, Died at the Age of 90. The legendary motor-racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss has passed away. Moss was widely regarded as the greatest driver never to win the Formula One drivers’ world championship. The British driver took part in Formula On…

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Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) volcano began erupting

# Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) volcano began erupting Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) volcano began erupting last night – Friday, April 10, 2020 – according to clocks in Indonesia. The eruption is not thought to be major, although it’s the longest eruption since 2018. …

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Former England and Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti passed away.

# Former England and Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti passed away. Chelsea legend Peter Bonetti has passed away aged 78 after a long battle with illness. The former England international, who was affectionately known as The Cat, won seven caps for his country and was part of …

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International Day for Street Children: April 12.

# International Day for Street Children : April 12. The International Day for Street Children is celebrated every year on April 12th. The day provides a platform for the millions of street children around the world - and their champions - to speak out so that their rights can…

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International Day of Human Space Flight: April 12.

# International Day of Human Space Flight: April 12. This day commemorates the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight in 1961. The General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/65/271 of 7 April 2011, declared 12 April as the International Day of Human Space Flig…

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SOYUZ MS-16 LAUNCH AND DOCKING, Apr 9, 2020, Kazakhstan, Launch 4:05 am ET, Docking 10:16 am ET (NASA TV)

# SOYUZ MS-16 LAUNCH AND DOCKING, Apr 9, 2020, Kazakhstan, Launch 4:05 am ET, Docking 10:16 am ET (NASA TV) Russia will launch the Soyuz MS-16 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on April 9, 2020 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 4:05 am EDT (08:05 U…

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World Parkinson's Disease Day: 11 April

World Parkinson's Disease Day: 11 April World Parkinson's Disease Day is celebrated on the 11th of April of every year to raise awareness of to support people affected with Parkinson's disease and to educate the community of its causes, symptoms and the medical/s…

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Fmr Archbishop of Colombo Most Rev. Dr. Nicholas Marcus Fernando passes away

# Fmr Archbishop of Colombo Most Rev. Dr. Nicholas Marcus Fernando passes away The 7th Archbishop of Colombo, Most Reverend Dr. Nicholas Marcus Fernando has been called to eternal rest on Friday (10.04.2020) at the age of 87. He has passed away at his residence “Emmaus House”…

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