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Posts that are recently published stating that Rowan Atkinson alias Mr. Bean is dead are false

A post with a photograph of Rowan Atkinson, a renowned British comedian and actor is circulating on social media with the caption “Rest in...
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The images of an unusual creature resembling a human-pig combination is a silicone baby sculpture

In the last few days, posts have been circulating on social media, with a collection of photographs and videos taken at the birth of...
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Message circulating about a kidney donation on WhatsApp is misleading

A message circulating via WhatsApp stating that four B-positive and O-positive kidneys of a couple who died in an accident are available to be...
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The video in circulation with ‘NIKE’ shoes with the LTTE insignia is a misleading video

A video is circulating on the “Tamil Guardian” YouTube Channel of an unboxing video of a pair of white customized trainer shoes with the...
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A Twitter message from the Chinese Embassy of Sri Lanka has been forged

A Twitter message is circulating on social media mentioning that the President of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, would like to express his special thanks...
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Fake post circulates as a Twitter message by the former JVP MP Bimal Ratnayake

A Twitter message by the former JVP MP Mr. Bimal Ratnayake in regard to the recent unrest at the Mahara Prison is circulating on...
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A message circulates as a Facebook message posted by Gotabhaya Rajapaksa

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's official Facebook page has posted a post alleging that the death of football player Diego Maradona was misrepresented as the death...
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Fake Twitter message as was Tweeted by Donald Trump

A fake Twitter message is circulating on social media alleging that the US President Donald Trump had incorrectly mentioned the death of singer Madonna...
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