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August 20, 2021 2:28 PM

World Mosquito Day being observed today

Every year, August 20 is observed as the World Mosquito Day to raise awareness about the illness and disease caused by mosquitos.<br />'' <br />''It marks the day when Sir Ronald Ross discovered the link between female mosquito and malaria...

August 20, 2021 2:27 PM

Burkina Faso jihadist attack death toll rises to 80

The number of people who died in Wednesday's jihadist attack on a military convoy escorting civilians in northern Burkina Faso has risen to 80, the authorities have said.<br />'' <br />''Nearly 60 of the victims were civilians. The ot...

August 20, 2021 2:04 PM

Australia's largest city Sydney extends lockdown to September end

A lockdown of Australia's largest city Sydney has been extended to the end of September as authorities struggle to contain a wave of Delta cases of COVID 19.<br />'' <br />''The city's five million residents have been under stay-...

August 20, 2021 9:51 AM

Anti-Taliban protesters in Afghanistan defy their new rulers for 2nd day

In Afghanistan, anti-Taliban protesters defied their new rulers for a second day yesterday marking the Afghan Independence Day by attempting to hoist the red, green and black national banner.<br />'' <br />''The jarring, violent scenes mar...

August 19, 2021 10:10 PM

UNESCO calls for protection of Afghanistan's cultural heritage

The United Nations cultural agency UNESCO called for the protection of Afghanistan's cultural heritage and to ensure a safe environment for artists, days after the Taliban swept to power in Kabul.<br />''<br />''Afghanistan is home to two UNESCO W...

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