Jon Huber, known to WWE fans as Luke Harper, passes away.

Professional wrestler Jon Huber died Saturday at age 41, the leagues he worked with and his family announced. Huber, known to fans at both Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, died due to a lung issue and had been getting treatment at the Mayo Clinic, his wife, Amanda, wrote on Insta…

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US President Donald Trump has signed Massive Coronavirus Relief and Spending Package into Law.

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a massive USD 2.3 trillion spending bill that includes a USD 900 billion coronavirus relief package. He had been under growing pressure from both sides of Congress to sign the bill. This bill might be a aid to restore unemploymen…

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BMW to expand German production of Electric Vehicles.

BERLIN -- BMW is expanding its German production capacity for electric-vehicle components. The automaker will add its Leipzig plant as a production site for modules for the high-voltage batteries of the BMW's electrified vehicles. In a statement on Wednesday, BMW said it …

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President orders ban on use of corn to produce alcohol.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to completely ban the use of corn (maize) to manufacture ethanol and alcohol in the country. He instructed the Commissioner General of Excise to issue a Gazette notification imposing the ban, the President’s Media Division said. The…

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Defense Secretary Kamal Gunaratne elevated to rank of General.

Defense Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne has been promoted to the rank of General. The promotion was granted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago. Along with Defense Secretary Gunaratne, Commander of Army Lieutenant General Shavendra, too, was pr…

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Army Chief Shavendra Silva promoted to General

Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has been promoted to the rank of General, stated Sri Lanka Army. Silva has been serving as the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army since August 2019. He is also the Chief of Defence Staff, as appointed in early 2020. His prior appointments inclu…

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Sri Lanka welcomes first batch of foreign tourists since the current global pandemic.

Sri Lanka welcomes first batch of foreign tourists since the current global pandemic. A special charter flight carrying 180 tourists from Ukraine landed at the Mattala International Airport on Monday 28 December 2020.  The batch of foreign tourists, who arrived onboard a SkyU…

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What are the key points of the Brexit deal ?

What are the key points of the Brexit deal ? The UK and EU have struck a Brexit deal that will have many implications for everyday life and the UK's future relationship with other countries. The full complicated agreement is over 1,200 pages long, but here are some of the…

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Doing Business 2020

Doing Business 2020 Doing Business 2020, a World Bank Group flagship publication, is the 17th in a series of annual studies measuring the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regul…

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China has opened the world's largest radio telescope.

China has opened the world's largest radio telescope. Following the collapse of the historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, China has opened the biggest radio telescope in the world up to international scientists.  In Pingtang, Guizhou province stands the Five-hundre…

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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness - 27 December.

The current pandemic has underscored the importance of investing in systems to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.  The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, being held on 27 December 2020, was called for by the United Nations Genera…

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10-teams for Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 Edition.

10-teams for Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 Edition. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) general body approved 10-team Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 edition at its 89th Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad. BCCI decided to back ICC's bid for cri…

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16th anniversary of the massive disaster, Tsunami - 26 December 2004.

16th anniversary of the massive disaster, Tsunami - 26 December 2004. A two-minute silence will be observed island-wide in Sri Lanka at 9.25 am this morning (26 December 2020) to commemorate the thousands of people who died in the 2004 Tsunami, the Disaster Management Center…

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Former England cricketer John Edrich dies at age 83.

Former England cricketer John Edrich dies at age 83. The former England and Surrey batsman John Edrich has died aged 83. Edrich played 77 Tests from 1963 to 1976 and appeared in the world’s first one-day international in 1971 against Australia, hitting the first boundary. Edr…

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Former England cricketer Robin Jackman dies at age 75.

Former England cricketer Robin Jackman dies at age 75. Robin Jackman, the former Surrey and England cricketer who went on to become one of the leading broadcasters in South African cricket, has died at the age of 75. Jackman, who made his Test debut in 1981 at the age of 35, …

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) cancels next year’s U-20, U-17 World Cups.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) cancels next year’s U-20, U-17 World Cups. FIFA has cancelled men’s U-20 and U-17 World Cup tournaments schduled in 2021 due to the current global pandemic. The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to cancel the 2021…

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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sells to Billionaire Ron Burkle.

Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sells to Billionaire Ron Burkle. Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has reportedly sold to Billionaire Ron Burkle for $22m, less than a quarter of its initially asked price of $100m.  The property in Los Olivos, California, was home to the lat…

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Day of Goodwill - 26 December.

Day of Goodwill - 26 December. Each year on December 26th, South Africa celebrates the Day of Goodwill. The day has become a day to recover from the indulgences of Christmas festivities. People are also encouraged to give back to society following the Christmas holiday. When …

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Boxing Day - 26 December.

Boxing Day - 26 December. Every year on December 26th, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day. This annual custom began in the United Kingdom in the 19th century under Queen Victoria. It’s not certain why the day after C…

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Israel's seven months old government has collapsed.

Israel's seven months old government has collapsed. The Israeli seven months old government collapsed on Tuesday 22 December 2020 at midnight (17.00 EST) local time after the country's parliament failed to meet a deadline for passage of the 2020 and 2021 budgets. Isr…

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Lionel Messi Scored his 644 goal for Barcelona.

Lionel Messi Scored his 644 goal for Barcelona. Lionel Messi broke Pele’s all-time scoring milestone for their clubs by netting his 644th career goal in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Valladolid on Tuesday, 22 December 2020. Messi achieved the feat in the 65th minute, helped by 18-…

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US Congress passes a bill for the next Dalai Lama.

US Congress passes a bill for the next Dalai Lama. The US Congress has passed a bill that reaffirms the right of Tibetans to choose a successor to their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.  The Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020 (TPSA), which was passed by the US Senate, ca…

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) takes steps to stem the undue depreciation of rupee.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) takes steps to stem the undue depreciation of rupee. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is of the view that the recent increase in volatility of the exchange rate is 'unwarranted' and 'unacceptable'. Hence, issuing a stat…

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Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) approves merger of two finance companies.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) approves merger of two finance companies. The merger proposal of Arpico Finance Company PLC (AFC) with Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF) has been approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on 22 December 2020, the two companies…

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Dialog Axiata to acquire H One, Sri Lanka’s leading Microsoft solutions provider.

Dialog Axiata to acquire H One, Sri Lanka’s leading Microsoft solutions provider. Dialog Axiata PLC (“Dialog”), Sri Lanka’s premier converged connectivity provider, announced yesterday (23.12.2020) that it had entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shareholding in H One (…

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Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) submit radical new proposal aimed at transforming earnings in the plantation sector.

Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) submit radical new proposal aimed at transforming earnings in the plantation sector. Taking a cue from the success of the smallholder sector, Sri Lanka’s Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) handed over fresh proposals aimed at radically …

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Alibaba under investigation by China over monopoly tactics.

Alibaba under investigation by China over monopoly tactics. Chinese tech giant Alibaba is being investigated by regulators over monopolistic practices. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) made the announcement on Thursday. Regulators have previously warne…

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Special health guidelines issued for economic centers in Sri Lanka.

Special health guidelines issued for economic centers in Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Health has decided to issue a set of special health guidelines to maintain the economic centers across the island during the current pandemic.  Presently a total of 16 economic centers are in …

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Russia launches UK telecom satellites.

Russia launches UK telecom satellites. A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's Far East on Friday 18 December 2020 carrying 36 UK telecommunications and internet satellites. The rocket took off at 1226 GMT, Roscosmos said, carrying satellites …

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Gunmen kill more than 100 in attack in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz region.

Gunmen kill more than 100 in attack in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz region. Gunmen killed more than 100 people in a dawn attack in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia on Wednesday, the human rights commission said, as residents described fleeing the latest d…

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Winners of the 21st Century Icon Awards 2020.

Winners of the 21st Century Icon Awards 2020. The winners of the 21st Century Icon Awards have been unveiled on 17 December 2020. The awards celebrate success of the next generation by recognising dynamic entrepreneurs and successful individuals. The winners of the 21st Centu…

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Eileen Pollock: TV sitcom Bread's Lilo Lil actress dies at age 73.

Eileen Pollock: TV sitcom Bread's Lilo Lil actress dies at age 73. Actress Eileen Pollock, best known for playing Lilo Lil in 1980s TV sitcom Bread, has died at the age of 73. Pollock, from Belfast, played Freddie Boswell's brassy mistress in the hit comedy about a la…

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ATP Awards 2020

ATP Awards 2020 Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe are among the winners in the 2020 ATP Awards. Roger Federer - Fans’ Favourite Award (Singles) The 39-year-old Swiss was selected by fans as Fans’ Favourite for a record 18th straight year, taking hi…

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Selling rate of US dollar exceeds Rs.193 mark.

Selling rate of US dollar exceeds Rs.193 mark. According to the daily exchange report of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the current buying rate of the US Dollar today 23 December 2020 stands at Rs. 188.01 and selling rate of the US dollar stands at Rs. 193.05. This is …

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