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International
Why the son of the Hamas co-founder stands firmly with Israel
Museb Hassan Yousef, also known as the Green Prince, seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 3, 2024 (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) The…
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Offbeat
Parisian Protest Takes Unconventional Turn: A ‘Defecation Flashmob’ Planned in Response to Seine Cleanup
Paris, June 6, 2024 — In a move reminiscent of the French Revolution, Parisians have announced a ‘defecation flashmob’ or ‘poop protest’ set for June 23, 2024. This audacious demonstration…
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Today in History
8 June in Indian and World History
8 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 June is the birth anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright, Tim Berners-Lee, Dimple Kapadia, Frank…
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Today in History
World Oceans Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Image Source: UN.org/Alex Rose/Unsplash World Oceans Day takes place on June 8 to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and ways to protect it. It is a time…
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Featured
Naguib El Rihani: The Comedy Genius of Egyptian Cinema
Naguib El Rihani (21 January 1889 – 8 June 1949) was an Egyptian film and stage actor. He was one of the most famous and popular actors in the Arab…
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World Food Safety Day: History, Theme, and Significance
World Food Safety Day on 7 June will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how…
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International
United Nations Highlights Food Safety on World Food Safety Day: “Prepare for the Unexpected”
The United Nations marks the sixth World Food Safety Day today, with the theme “Prepare for the Unexpected,” emphasizing the importance of safeguarding food at every stage from production to…
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Starlink Brings Internet to Remote Tribe. They Get Hooked to Porn
Elon Musk’s efforts to bring internet access to a secluded Amazonian tribe have backfired, according to tribal elders who blame social media and pornography for tearing the community apart. Nine…
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International
Tokyo government to launch dating app to boost birthrate
Pedestrians cross the intersection at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo  Image: AFP Japan’s capital will launch its own dating app as early as this summer as part of government efforts to boost the…
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6 June
Celebrating life and legacy of Gerhart Hauptmann
Gerhart Hauptmann (15 November 1862 – 6 June 1946) was a German dramatist and novelist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912. Life and Career Gerhart Hauptmann…
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Today in History
6 June in Indian and World History
6 June in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 June is the birth anniversary of Giridhar Sharma Navratna, Gopinath Bordoloi, Masti Venkatesha Iyengar,…
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World History
Alexander Pushkin: The Poetic Soul of Russia
Alexander Pushkin (6 June 1799– 10 February 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet…
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World History
Fasia Jansen: A Voice for Women’s Rights and Social Justice
Fasia Jansen (6 June 1929 – 29 December 1997) was a German political singer-songwriter and peace activist.
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Heinrich Rohrer: Exploring the Nanoscale World with the Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Heinrich Rohrer (6 June 1933 – 16 May 2013) was a Swiss physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics…
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World History
Angelo Moriondo: Italian Inventor and Pioneer of Espresso Machines
Angelo Moriondo (6 June 1851 – 31 May 1914) was an Italian inventor, who is usually credited with patenting the earliest known espresso machine, in 1884. His machine used a…
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