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India takes part in global G7 ministers' meeting on culture in Italy

Business Standard 

Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future, India on Saturday told a key global meeting of culture ministers in Italy that it is "incumbent upon us to advocate vociferously" for the inclusion of culture as an autonomous goal within the Pact for the Future. The summit in New York, to be held on September 22 and 23, will produce an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented Pact for the Future with chapters on issues ranging from sustainable development and financing for development to international peace and security. Читать дальше...

(SP)MALTA-MELLIEHA-SWIMMING-WORLD RECORD-CHALLENGE

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(240922) -- MELLIEHA, Sept. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Maltese swimmer Neil Agius wades into the sea in Mellieha, Malta, on Sept. 21, 2024. Maltese swimmer Neil Agius began to swim 160km in open water around Malta and Gozo islands, looking to break a world record he himself holds. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Sinkholes, and mines below, imperil South Dakota neighborhood

EastBayTimes.com 

Sinkholes are fairly common, due to collapsed caves, old mines or dissolving material, but the circumstances in South Dakota stand out, said Paul Santi, a professor of geological engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. The combination of such large sinkholes endangering so many homes makes the Hideaway Hills situation one to remember.

Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayaka set to become Sri Lanka's next president

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Sri Lanka's main Marxist politician, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, leads the presidential election, likely becoming the first leftist head of state. With 58% of postal ballots counted, his victory seems certain. Rival Namal Rajapaksa has conceded. Economic issues dominated the campaign amid ongoing hardships from a past economic crisis.

Public Service Set Up To Fail Under National

Scoop 

“Nicola Willis has just gutted the public service to the tune of some 6000 people. Public services are already having to do more with less and we’ve seen how the frontline is being affected,” said Labour public service spokesperson Ayesha Verrall.

U-M runs down USC, wins with 32 passing yards - ESPN

Google.com 

  1. U-M runs down USC, wins with 32 passing yards  ESPN
  2. Kalel Mullings powers No. 18 Michigan's 27-24 comeback win over No. 11 USC  Yahoo Sports
  3. Analysis | College football winners and losers: Michigan welcomes USC to the Big Ten  The Washington Post
  4. Michigan sours USC’s Big Ten debut, Tennessee handles Oklahoma in Week 4 of college football  NCAA.com

Behind the glamour: Lagos fashion show hit by rape, extortion allegations

The Punch 

On the surface fashion runways and show business appear to be every parent’s dream – children strutting in designer outfits on the runway, and young adults gracing exotic photo shoots and blockbuster films. However, behind the scenes, some parents are making shocking allegations against a Lagos-based fashion and talent hunt show promoter, writes VICTOR AYENI

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