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UN Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Global Solidarity on World Refugee Day
June 24, 2024: In a powerful message marking World Refugee Day on June 20, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the unprecedented global displacement crisis and called for intensified efforts to…
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WHO Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Health Crisis in the West Bank
15 June 2024, Jerusalem/Cairo/Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced serious concern regarding the worsening health crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory, specifically the West Bank. Increased violence,…
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World History
Marga Faulstich: Crafting Clarity Through Glass Innovation
Marga Faulstich (16 June 1915 – 1 February 1998) was a German glass chemist. She worked for Schott AG for 44 years. During this time, she worked on more than…
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Today in History
Unraveling the Chemistry of Georg Wittig: From Phosphorus Ylides to Nobel Laureate
Georg Wittig (16 June 1897 – 26 August 1987) was a German chemist. Georg Wittig was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979. Life and Career Georg Wittig was…
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Today in History
16 June in Indian and World History
16 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 June is the birth anniversary of C.M Poonacha, Mahmood Ali Khan, Dr. Brahmdev Sharma,…
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International
Pigeon problems: German town votes to have birds killed, outraging animal rights’ activists
GErPigeons have to be one of the most unloved animals that humans ever drew to our side. The birds that flock European squares descended from domesticated rock doves some 10,000…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for Cultivating a Culture of Peace on International Day of Peace
In a world rife with conflict, disparities, and prejudice, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a poignant message as the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace commenced…
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Green Energy
Vestas secures 660 MW order for the Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany
VESTAS has received a firm order for RWE’s 660 MW Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany, ref. VESTAS’ Company Announcement 11/2024 of 14 June 2024. The Nordseecluster is being…
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Health
Gavi to boost access to life-saving human rabies vaccines in over 50 countries: Gavi, WHO and UAR
Geneva—Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation. Eligible countries are receiving guidance on how…
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Health
WHO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Innovative Antibacterial Agents to Combat AMR
Geneva, June 14, 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest report on antibacterial agents, revealing a concerning gap in the development of innovative treatments for serious…
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9 Feb
Herbert A. Simon: Architect of Decision-Making Theory and Artificial Intelligence
Herbert A. Simon (June 15, 1916 – February 9, 2001) was an American political scientist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Life and Career Herbert A. Simon…
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World History
Kobayashi Issa: Haiku Master and Poet of the Natural World
Kobayashi Issa (14 June 1763 – 5 January 1828) was a Japanese poet and lay Buddhist priest of the Jōdo Shinshū. He is known for his haiku poems and journals.…
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024: Theme, History, and Significance
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed on June 15th, is a vital occasion that shines a light on the issue of elder abuse, a serious social problem that often…
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Indian History
15 June in Indian and World History
15 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 15 June is the birth anniversary of Suraiya Jamal Sheikh, Kisan Baburao Hazare, Lakshmi Niwas…
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