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Darwin Archives, Geneva Conventions Now In UNESCO's Memory Of World Register
The world body has added 74 new documentary heritage collections to its Memory of the World Register, bringing the total number of inscribed collections to 570.
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Iconic Indian Royal Diamond To Be Auctioned. Estimated Price: Rs 430 Crore
A rare piece of India's royal heritage, 'The Golconda Blue' -- a historic diamond once owned by the Maharajas of Indore and Baroda -- is set to make its auction debut at the Christie's "Magnificent Jewels" sale in Geneva on May 14.
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UN Migration Agency Lays Off Around 20% Headquarter Staff Amid US Aid Cuts: Report
The UN migration agency, which has been hit hard by US foreign aid cuts, has launched more mass layoffs, impacting around a fifth of staff at its Geneva headquarters, employees said Friday.
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
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Scientists Uncover Possible Flaw In Einstein's Theory Of Space-Time
A new study by scientists from the Universities of Geneva and Toulouse has found a small inconsistency in Einstein's general relativity predictions.
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Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks With European Powers After UN Watchdog Censure: Report
Iran plans to hold talks about its disputed nuclear programme with three European powers on Nov. 29 in Geneva, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, days after the UN atomic watchdog passed a resolution against Tehran.
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Russia Open To Ukraine Peace Talks If Trump Initiates, Says Envoy
Russia is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by US President-elect Donald Trump, but any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances, Moscow's ambassador to the UN in Geneva told reporters on Thursday.
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Mysterious Diamond Necklace Linked To Marie Antoinette Sells For $4.8 Million
A mysterious necklace laden with some 500 diamonds and with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva Wednesday.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Famjam Pics From Brother David's Wedding: "Love Above All Else"
The wedding took place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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"Life Is Not Khata-Khat ...": S Jaishankar's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while addressing the Indian diaspora in Geneva said that life is not "khata-khat" (an easy job), it requires hard work.
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Disengagement 75% Complete: S Jaishankar On "Progress" Along LAC With China
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today that there has been "some progress" with China on the boundary issue. The minister said that approximately 75 per cent of the "disengagement" problems have been resolved.
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Geneva Conventions Turn 75. Do The Laws Of War Have A Chance In Today's Era?
This week marked 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
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How $1.4M Watch Captures Albania's History: Explained
Albanian jeweller Pirro Ruco laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in a spectacular luxury watch.
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Hindujas Made Staff Sleep In Windowless Basement At Swiss Mansion: Report
Four members of Britain's richest family, the Hindujas have received jail sentences by a Swiss court on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
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Who Are The Hindujas - Billionaires Facing Jail Term For Exploiting Staff
Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal, each received four years and six months while their son Ajay and his wife Namrata were sentenced to four years each, according to the Geneva judge.
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Darwin Archives, Geneva Conventions Now In UNESCO's Memory Of World Register
The world body has added 74 new documentary heritage collections to its Memory of the World Register, bringing the total number of inscribed collections to 570.
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Iconic Indian Royal Diamond To Be Auctioned. Estimated Price: Rs 430 Crore
A rare piece of India's royal heritage, 'The Golconda Blue' -- a historic diamond once owned by the Maharajas of Indore and Baroda -- is set to make its auction debut at the Christie's "Magnificent Jewels" sale in Geneva on May 14.
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UN Migration Agency Lays Off Around 20% Headquarter Staff Amid US Aid Cuts: Report
The UN migration agency, which has been hit hard by US foreign aid cuts, has launched more mass layoffs, impacting around a fifth of staff at its Geneva headquarters, employees said Friday.
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Historic Roman Aureus Featuring Brutus, Heads For Auction In Geneva
The aureus, gold currency used in ancient Rome, weighing 8 grams, is one of only 17 known examples and features Brutus's profile framed with laurel leaves on one side, celebrating his military victories on the other.
-
Scientists Uncover Possible Flaw In Einstein's Theory Of Space-Time
A new study by scientists from the Universities of Geneva and Toulouse has found a small inconsistency in Einstein's general relativity predictions.
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Iran To Hold Nuclear Talks With European Powers After UN Watchdog Censure: Report
Iran plans to hold talks about its disputed nuclear programme with three European powers on Nov. 29 in Geneva, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, days after the UN atomic watchdog passed a resolution against Tehran.
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Russia Open To Ukraine Peace Talks If Trump Initiates, Says Envoy
Russia is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by US President-elect Donald Trump, but any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances, Moscow's ambassador to the UN in Geneva told reporters on Thursday.
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Mysterious Diamond Necklace Linked To Marie Antoinette Sells For $4.8 Million
A mysterious necklace laden with some 500 diamonds and with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva Wednesday.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Famjam Pics From Brother David's Wedding: "Love Above All Else"
The wedding took place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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"Life Is Not Khata-Khat ...": S Jaishankar's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar while addressing the Indian diaspora in Geneva said that life is not "khata-khat" (an easy job), it requires hard work.
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Disengagement 75% Complete: S Jaishankar On "Progress" Along LAC With China
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today that there has been "some progress" with China on the boundary issue. The minister said that approximately 75 per cent of the "disengagement" problems have been resolved.
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Geneva Conventions Turn 75. Do The Laws Of War Have A Chance In Today's Era?
This week marked 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.
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How $1.4M Watch Captures Albania's History: Explained
Albanian jeweller Pirro Ruco laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in a spectacular luxury watch.
-
Hindujas Made Staff Sleep In Windowless Basement At Swiss Mansion: Report
Four members of Britain's richest family, the Hindujas have received jail sentences by a Swiss court on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
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Who Are The Hindujas - Billionaires Facing Jail Term For Exploiting Staff
Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal, each received four years and six months while their son Ajay and his wife Namrata were sentenced to four years each, according to the Geneva judge.
