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155 new titles hit Amar Ekushey Book Fair
A total of 155 new titles hit the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair on the 26th day on Thursday.
Orangutan granted 'personhood' turns 34, makes new friend
A orangutan named Sandra, who was granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina and later found a new home in Florida, celebrated her 34th birthday on Valentine's Day with a special new primate friend.
$1 million grant goes to record black women's histories
A trailblazer among black women in the business world wants to help make sure that the stories of other pioneering women like her are not forgotten.
Orphaned albino elephant recovers from poacher's snare
Khanysia did not see the trap set by a poacher in South Africa's Kruger National Park. She dove head first into the sharp wire snare, which cut her mouth, face and underneath her ear and chin.
Pahela Falgun, Valentine’s Day celebrations in pictures
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka wore a festive look with the participation of youths, couples, cultural activists, and children on Pahela Falgun, the first day of spring, and the Valentine’s Day on Friday.
Things heating up as Pahela Falgun, Valentine’s Day revellers out to celebrate
Streets in Dhaka and other big cities have taken a festive look with youths clad in red and yellow attires have started joining the celebrations of Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day, Pahela Falgun coincide; set to add new flavour
People are set to witness a more colourful and joyous day on Friday as this year both Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring, and the Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on the weekend.
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
Librarians honor books by Luiselli and Higginbotham
Valeria Luiselli's novel "Lost Children Archive" and Adam Higginbotham's nonfiction "Midnight in Chernobyl" have been awarded the Andrew Carnegie Medal, a $5,000 prize presented by the American Library Association.
Couple together for nearly 65 years die on the same day
A couple who had been together for nearly 65 years have died on the same day at a St. Louis-area nursing home.