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Sep

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Canelo Alvarez Defeats Edgar Berlanga, Retains Super Middleweight Titles

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez claimed a decisive victory over Edgar Berlanga on September 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Fighting during the Mexican Independence Day weekend, Alvarez defended his WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 117-110, 118-109, and 118-109. Canelo knocked Berlanga down with a left hook in the third round, but the fight went the full 12 rounds. With this win, Canelo improved his record to…

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15

Sep

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Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Passes Away at 93

James Earl Jones, the iconic actor known for his powerful voice and commanding presence, has died at the age of 93. Born in Mississippi in 1931, Jones overcame a childhood stutter with the help of poetry and drama, going on to become one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment. Best known for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, Jones earned over 100 screen credits and was praised for…

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31

Aug

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Place of remembrance for the late princess

The Flame of Liberty Memorial by the Seine in Paris Situated by the Seine River in Paris, near the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, the Flame of Liberty monument —a replica of the torch from the American Statue of Liberty— serves as a memorial for Princess Diana. Since the day of her death, this monument has been used by the people of Paris as a place of remembrance for the late princess. Since Princess Diana's death…

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31

Aug

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The Fading Rose of England

On August 31, 1997, 25 years ago today, Princess Diana of England tragically lost her life in a car accident on the Pont de l'Alma highway in Paris. While traveling in a car with her lover, Dodi Al-Fayed, Princess Diana's driver, Henri Paul, who was also her personal security officer, was aware that paparazzi photographers were chasing them. Despite this, Henri Paul drove at high speed, and the car lost control, colliding with the 13th…

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04

Aug

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World’s Fastest Woman from Saint Lucia

Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia has become the world’s fastest woman. This achievement was marked by her winning the gold medal in the women’s 100 meters event at the 2024 Paris Olympics yesterday (3rd). She completed the final race in 10.72 seconds. This victory also marks the first Olympic gold medal ever won by Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation. However, American athlete Sha’Carri Richardson, who many expected to win the gold medal in this…

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04

Aug

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Sri Lanka-India Second One-Day Cricket Match Today (4th) | Wanindu Injured

The second One-Day International (ODI) match between the touring Indian team and the Sri Lankan team is scheduled to start today (4th) at 2:30 PM at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Charith Asalanka will captain the Sri Lankan team, while Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team. The first match between the two teams ended in a tie. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board has announced that spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has sustained an…

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04

Aug

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China says its development is an opportunity, not a challenge, for Australia

China points out that its development is an opportunity, not a challenge, for Australia. The Australia-China Industrial and Commercial Commission recently released a report titled "Benefits of Trade with China for the Australian People." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Qian expressed his views on this report yesterday (2nd). He stated that the report reflects that trade relations with China have brought great benefits to the Australian people, as evidenced by the cited data and information.…

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04

Aug

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The death toll from landslides in India has risen to 341

It has been reported that the number of deaths in areas affected by landslides in India has risen to 341. All India Radio announced this. Three days after the landslide in the Padavettikunnu area, four individuals trapped there were rescued by army officers. Large-scale loss of life and property has occurred due to landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala as well. Authorities state that rescue and relief operations in the affected areas are being…

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31

Jul

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Hamas Organization Confirms Assassination of Its Political Leader

The Hamas organization has confirmed that the head of its political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated today (31) in Tehran, Iran's capital. He had arrived in Tehran to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Iran's new president. According to a statement from Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian President Masoud Pesehkin and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei yesterday (30). After attending the presidential inauguration and returning home, he was shot. The Hamas leader and his…

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Jul

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Business, NewsColombo Port

Revenue of Colombo Port in the First Quarter Exceeds USD 50 Million

The Colombo Port has shown significant progress in operational performance this year, recording an impressive growth rate, according to K.D.S. Ruwanchandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Services. He highlighted that in the first quarter of this year, the Colombo Port achieved a revenue of USD 50 million. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra mentioned this while participating in a media briefing at the Presidential Media Center. Meanwhile, he also noted that aviation operations have reported…

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