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3 decades on, George H.W. Bush's Points of Light still shine
Kennebunkport, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — Three decades after it was ridiculed and became a punchline on late-night television, former President George H.W. Bush's Points of Light concept is still going strong to the surprise of some, including President Donald Trump.
Abu Dhabi delays exhibition of da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi'
Dubai, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — The unveiling of Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Salvator Mundi" at the Louvre Abu Dhabi has been indefinitely postponed, authorities said Monday.
Asian Art Biennale: two seminars on art held
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) - A two-day special seminar on art concluded in the city on Monday as part of the 18th edition of Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2018.
Study shows health, reaction-time declines in firefighters
Boise, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — Randy Brooks' son had a request three years ago: What could his dad do to make wildland firefighting safer?
Photo exhibition on Rohingya crisis begins in city Tuesday
Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB) – A two-day photo exhibition on Rohingya crisis will begin in the city on Tuesday.
DUCS, JUSJ joint champions in MIST cultural competition
Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB) – Dhaka University Cultural Society (DUCS) and Jahangirnagar University Sangskritik Jote (JUSC) have jointly become champions in an inter-university cultural competition organised by Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST).
Actress in 'ER,' 'Stand and Deliver' fatally shot by police
Los Angeles, Sep 1 (AP/UNB) — An actress who appeared on the TV medical drama "ER" and starred in the film "Stand and Deliver" was fatally shot by police officers in Southern California after they say she pointed a replica handgun at them.
Mom's use of opioids in pregnancy may stunt kids' learning
Chicago, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — Learning disabilities and other special education needs are common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother's drug use while pregnant, according to the first big U.S. study to examine potential long-term problems in these infants.
Harry and Meghan's wedding outfits to go on public display
London, Aug 29 (AP/UNB) — The outfits Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wore at their wedding are to go on public display later this year at the ceremony's venue, Windsor Castle.
Ugandan pop star Bobi Wine has kidney problem after jail
Kampala, Aug 29 (AP/UNB) — Bobi Wine, the Ugandan pop star who opposes the longtime president and has been charged with treason, has a "kidney problem" that needs urgent medical attention abroad, his lawyer said Wednesday, two days after the singer was freed from detention on crutches.