When an exodus of Rohingya fled to Bangladesh a decade ago, the United Nations recorded many of their birthdays as Jan. 1. The date serves as a reminder of a lost identity.
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Milestone birthdays occasion consideration of what we’ve done with our lives, and what we want to do with the time to come.
Kate, Princess of Wales, Appears in Public for 1st Time Since Cancer Diagnosis
Catherine took part in a ceremonial parade to celebrate the birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles III.
Princess of Wales Appears in Public for First Time Since Cancer Diagnosis
Catherine took part in a ceremonial parade to celebrate the birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles III.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Gives Update on Cancer
In a message to the public, Catherine said she would attend King Charles’s birthday parade this weekend and wrote candidly about “knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”
On Aung San Suu Kyi’s Birthday, Flowers, Then Arrests
People across Myanmar wore flowers on Monday to show support for the jailed civilian leader. Since then, the ruling military has been rounding them up.
Putin’s 70th Birthday Is Hailed in Russia and Derided in Ukraine
Russian newspapers lauded Mr. Putin’s leadership, comparing him to Peter the Great and Leonid Brezhnev. Some Ukrainians said they hoped the birthday would be his last.
Hong Kong Quarantines Dozens of Officials After a Birthday Party
Those being sent to shipping-container-like dormitories include the city’s police chief and at least 20 lawmakers.
India Gives 25 Million Covid Vaccine Shots on Modi’s Birthday
After early setbacks, the inoculation push in the world’s second most populous country has gained momentum. India now counts more than 793 million administered shots.
Sister Andre, 117-Year-Old French Nun, Knocks Down Covid-19
Sister André was expected to celebrate her victory against the virus and her birthday on Thursday with a feast, and a glass of Champagne.