Explosion at Afghan mosque kills dozens of people.

An explosion tore through a mosque near the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Friday 22 April killing at least 33 people and wounding dozens of others. This bombing is the latest in a series of deadly attacks across Afghanistan. Mujahid called the perpetrator’s of the Kunduz…

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1,700-year-old sandal found on a remote mountain in Norway.

A team of researchers working on what has been named the "Secrets of the Ice" project has come into possession of a 1,500-year-old shoe that was found in a Norwegian alpine pass—one that resembles an ancient Roman sandal. The group has not yet published their pape…

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World Tuna Day - 02 May.

World Tuna Day is an annual celebration on May 2. The day highlights the importance of managing fish stocks to maintain sustainability. With proper management, it’s hoped to ensure the world has systems in place to prevent tuna stocks from crashing. More than 96 countries ar…

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International Workers’ Day - 01 May.

Every year on May 1st, International Workers’ Day seeks to honor laborers and the working classes in many countries throughout the world. This day is also commonly referred to as Labour Day or May Day. In 1760 a major event called the Industrial Revolution began in Britain. …

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Russia withdraws from UN World Tourism Organization.

The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. Meeting for a first extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly, Members debated the suspe…

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World Veterinary Day - 30 April

Every year on the last Saturday in April, World Veterinary Day celebrates the veterinary profession. The day also honors the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the world. Veterinarians practice medicine by diagnosing diseases and treating injuries and ailments…

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Estonia hosts the world's largest cyber exercise.

The Tallinn, Estonia NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, abbreviated as CCDCOE, is organising the Locked Shields 2022, the largest and most complex annual international live-fire cyber defence exercise in the world. This year’s exercise has particular impor…

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International Dance Day - April 29

International Dance Day on April 29th is an annual celebration of how dancing positively impacts our lives. The human body’s ability to move, groove, pop, and lock has captivated the way we interact with music and express ourselves artistically. This day was created to allow…

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Robert Golob elected as Prime Minister of Slovenia.

Robert Golob has defeated three-time prime minister Janez Janša in the Slovenia Prime Minister election.  State election authorities have confirmed that the Freedom Movement won nearly 34% of the votes as compared to around 24% for the governing conservative Slovenian Democr…

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The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2022.

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, for the first time ever, awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2022 to five individuals. The award will be presented by Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg on May 22, 2022, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential…

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Elon Musk to acquire Twitter in $44 billion deal.

The social media giant confirmed Monday 25 April 2022 the Tesla CEO and billionaire will acquire the company in a deal worth $44 billion. Once the deal is complete, which is expected by this year, Twitter will become a privately held company. Source: www.usatoday.com

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Guadalajara named World Book Capital 2022.

Guadalajara (Mexico) was named World Book Capital for the year 2022 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. The city, already a UNESCO Creative City since 2017, was selected for its comprehensive …

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World Immunization Week 2022 - 24 to 30 April.

World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. WHO works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccin…

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Andrey Rublev Defeats Novak Djokovic to Win Serbia Open.

Andrey Rublev (Russian) has defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-0 to win the Serbia Open for his third title of the season.  Andrey Rublev has saved five set points in the second set to force a tie-break, but he was unable to prevent Djokovic from le…

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Fomula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022 won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Formula One champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Netherlands) won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy. It was Verstappen’s second win this season after Saudi Arabia, which has also included two retirements, and the 22nd of his career.  Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Mexico) finished…

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Russia test-fired the “RS-28 SARMAT,” nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his military had successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a big nuclear payload, but the Pentagon said the missile did not pose a substantial danger to the US. Russia’s most powerful ICBM is…

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International Delegates Day - 25 April.

Every year on April 25th, the world celebrates International Delegates Day. This day is commemorated to increase awareness of the function of Member States‘ representatives and delegates at the United Nations. The United Nations is brought to life by delegates. This organisa…

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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace - 24 April.

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace celibates annually on 24 April. On December 12, 2018, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was established. To promote and maintain the UN’s three pillars of peace and security, developm…

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World Stationery Day - 27 April.

World Stationery Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April. This year World Stationery Day 2022 is observed on the 27th of April. The day is celebrated to mark the importance of stationery and writing on paper than using computers. It is celebrated around …

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The World Day for Safety and Health at Work - 28 April.

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is April 28.  The annual day promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 focuses on enhancing social dialogue towards a culture of safety and health. This …

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