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51st session of UNHRC to begin in Geneva today.

51st session of UNHRC to begin in Geneva today.
The 51st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is scheduled to commence from today (12 September) and continue to 07 October in Geneva. The members are expected to debate the final draft Resolution on accountability, justice and reconciliation in Sri Lan…
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United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation - 12 September.

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation - 12 September.
On September 12th, United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates and promotes the recent developments made by regions and countries in the South. South-South cooperation is a term that refers to the technical cooperation among developing countries located in the …
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King Charles names William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wales

King Charles names William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wales
Britain’s King Charles bestowed on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which he and his late wife Diana previously held. Diana was a hugely popular figure who was under constant media scrutiny from her wedding onwards a…
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King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand.

King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand.
King Charles was officially proclaimed head of state of both Australia and New Zealand at ceremonies on Sunday in the nations’ capitals. In New Zealand, the proclamation of Charles as monarch, taking over from Queen Elizabeth who died on Thursday aged 96, took place in the p…
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Sri Lanka crowned Asian Netball Champions.

Sri Lanka crowned Asian Netball Champions.
Sri Lanka beat Singapore to win the Asian Netball Championship and also qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Sri Lanka defeated Singapore 63 – 53 at the finals on Sunday (11) to become six-time Asian Netball Champions. Singapore were forced to settle for second at the Asian Netbal…
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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to clinch sixth Asia Cup title.

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to clinch sixth Asia Cup title.
Sri Lanka produced a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan by 23 runs in the 2022 Asia Cup final on Sunday.  Bhanuka Rajapaksa (71*) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/27) were the stars of the night for Sri Lanka as they lifted a sixth continental title in Dubai.  Being invited to b…
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King Charles III officially proclaimed Britain’s new monarch.

King Charles III officially proclaimed Britain’s new monarch.
King Charles III was officially proclaimed monarch on Saturday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in the first Accession Council ceremony to be held in 70 years. The council, made up of 200 members -- primarily current and former politicians and other dignitaries -- proc…
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Sri Lanka beats Hong Kong, enters Asian Netball Championship finals.

Sri Lanka beats Hong Kong, enters Asian Netball Championship finals.
Unbeaten Sri Lanka today (Sep 10) thrashed Hong Kong 67-43 to qualify for the final match of Asian Netball Championship 2022. The Sri Lankan team took on the Hong Kong team in the first semi-final encounter at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. In the Group A preliminary round, Sri…
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Queen Elizabeth's funeral to be held on Monday, Sept. 19.

Queen Elizabeth's funeral to be held on Monday, Sept. 19.
The funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth who died this week after 70 years on the throne, will be held on Monday, September 19 at 1000 GMT, England’s most senior peer who is in charge of state occasions said on Saturday. The coffin will be taken from Balmoral Castle to Edinb…
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World First Aid Day - 10 September (Second Saturday in September)

World First Aid Day - 10 September (Second Saturday in September)
On the second Saturday in September, World First Aid Day raises awareness of how first aid can save lives. It’s also a day to commit to learning first aid. First aid is defined as giving someone immediate medical assistance. It’s often given until full medical treatment is a…
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World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September.

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September.
Observed on September 10th each year, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to promote ways to prevent suicide. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) organizes the observance. Suicide is a global phenomenon. Throughout the world, 800,000 people die each yea…
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Queen Elizabeth II has died.

Queen Elizabeth II has died.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed en…
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International Day to Protect Education from Attack - 09 September.

International Day to Protect Education from Attack - 09 September.
International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed globally on 9th September. In proclaiming the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to be celebrated for the first time in 2020. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness regarding the importance…
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A rare dinosaur skeleton with fossilized skin discovered in Canada.

A rare dinosaur skeleton with fossilized skin discovered in Canada.
Finding a dinosaur fossil with preserved soft tissue has thus far been considered impossible. A team of researchers in Alberta, Canada, has discovered a hadrosaur with not only a near-complete skeleton but also with patches of skin still intact, according to a press release…
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International Literacy Day - 08 September.

International Literacy Day - 08 September.
Encouraging and supporting literacy everywhere, September 8th marks International Literacy Day. The day focuses on the importance and value of literacy. The ability to read and write isn’t only important for individuals, but societies as a whole. Some say literacy is a matte…
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World Physical Therapy Day - 08 September.

World Physical Therapy Day - 08 September.
World Physical Therapy Day on September 8th recognizes the crucial contributions therapists make to society. The day aims to increase awareness of the benefits of physical therapy and the vast opportunities the profession offers. When injury or surgery sidetracks a person, t…
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Suresh Raina announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

Suresh Raina announces retirement from all forms of cricket.
Suresh Raina, the former India batter, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Raina, who had retired from international cricket in 2020, wrote on Twitter, “It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirem…
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Rafael Nadal stunned by Frances Tiafoe in fourth round.

Rafael Nadal stunned by Frances Tiafoe in fourth round.
Rafael Nadal has been beaten in a Grand Slam for the first time in 2022, losing to Frances Tiafoe in the US Open fourth round. American Tiafoe thrilled the home crowd with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 win over four-time champion Nadal in New York. The defeat ended the Spaniard's bid…
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China tests powerful rocket engine for moon landing.

China tests powerful rocket engine for moon landing.
A Beijing space research institute tested a new rocket engine that is twice as powerful as its American competitor in the race to put the next astronaut on the moon, according to China’s space authorities. The ground test was carried out on Monday (05) with “complete success…
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International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies - 07 April 2022.

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies - 07 April 2022.
The third International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will be held on 7 September 2022. It focuses on the transboundary nature of air pollution highlighting the need for collective accountability and collective action. The first ‘International Day of Clean Air For Blue Ski…
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Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t like your scrolling habits.

Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t like your scrolling habits.
While Mark Zuckerberg spends most of his days on social media, you won’t find him mindlessly scrolling through Instagram Reels. That’s because Zuckerberg thinks social media is best when used to communicate. On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the Meta C…
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Max Verstappen Wins 2022 F1 Dutch Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen Wins 2022 F1 Dutch Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen won his home race at the Dutch Grand Prix to continue his dominance of the 2022 Formula One season. Mercedes’ George Russell & Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc came at the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.  Verstappen has now won 10 of this season’s 15 races. I…
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Kenya election 2022: Supreme Court confirms William Ruto's victory against Raila Odinga.

Kenya election 2022: Supreme Court confirms William Ruto's victory against Raila Odinga.
Kenya's Supreme Court has ruled that William Ruto was properly elected president, dismissing several petitions seeking to annul the result of the 9 August election. His rival, Raila Odinga, and others had alleged there had been massive fraud. But in a scathing ruling, the…
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Liz Truss to become Britain’s next prime minister.

Liz Truss to become Britain’s next prime minister.
After a drawn-out contest, the country’s ruling Conservative Party on Monday (05) picked Liz Truss to be its new leader and the U.K.’s new prime minister. Truss, until now the U.K.’s foreign minister, beat rival Rishi Sunak, the country’s former finance minister, to win the …
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Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary.

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary.
At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony on Saturday (03), former president Barack Obama and the late actor Chadwick Boseman had notable wins. Obama won the outstanding narrator Emmy Award for his work on the Netflix documentary, "Our Great National Parks." Higher …
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International Day of Charity - 05 September.

International Day of Charity - 05 September.
International Day of Charity on September 5th encourages organizations and individuals to help others. The day also emphasizes increasing solidarity and promoting social responsibility. The UN recognizes that volunteering and philanthropic work provides social bonding while …
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New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure.

New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure.
New Zealand's borders are fully open for the first time since March 2020, when they shut in an effort to keep out Covid-19. Immigration authorities will now begin accepting visitors with visas and those on student visas again. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called it an &q…
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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar.

Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar.
The Japanese yen has declined to its lowest level against the US dollar since August 1998, prompting the government to weigh action. The boost in the dollar stems from data suggesting the labour market of the world's biggest economy is recovering. On Thursday, the currenc…
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Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply.

Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply.
Switzerland's glaciers have lost more than half their volume in less than a hundred years, and the long hot summer this year has accelerated the thaw, a new study shows. The glaciers support ski resorts and attract climbers and hikers in summer, but are also essential to…
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World Sexual Health Day - 04 September.

World Sexual Health Day - 04 September.
On September 4th, World Sexual Health Day brings greater awareness of sexual health. Managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), the day also celebrates sexuality and promotes sexual rights. What exactly is sexual health? Sexual health involves the state of phy…
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