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Pete Frates a former US athlete who inspired ‘ice bucket challenge’ dies at 34News

Pete Frates a former US athlete who inspired ‘ice bucket challenge’ dies at 34

<p>A former US college baseball player who helped inspire the global phenomenon known as the “ice bucket challenge” to tackle a deadly neurodegenerative disease has died at the age of 34, his family said Monday. A one-time college athlete from the Boston area, Pete Frates’ struggle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, was […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Human Rights Day 2019: A day to encourage young people to stand up for Human Rights.News

Human Rights Day 2019: A day to encourage young people to stand up for Human Rights.

<p>Young people represent the majority of the population in most developing countries, where they are often directly exposed to the effects of climate change, conflict, exclusion or economic instability But in many parts of the world, it is still difficult for youth to be heard and to influence decision-making processes. In spite of these challenges, […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WADA agreed to ban Russia from 2020 Olympics & 2022 World Cup over doping scandalNews

WADA agreed to ban Russia from 2020 Olympics & 2022 World Cup over doping scandal

<p>The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has without exception has agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions — notably the Olympics and the World Cup for four years over doping non-compliance. WADA’s compliance review committee (CRC) had suggested several sanctions because of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) failure to cooperate fully during probes into […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Sanna Marin, the youngest Prime Minister of FinlandNews

Sanna Marin, the youngest Prime Minister of Finland

<p>Sanna Marin becomes the youngest Prime Minister of Finland at the age of 34 Finland’s Social Democrats elected 34-year-old former Transport Minister Sanna Marin for the post of Prime Minister on 8th December, Sunday making her the youngest head of government in the country’s history. Marin narrowly won Sunday’s vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
4 Dead, 8 Injured After Saudi air force trainee open fire at US Naval Station in Florida, was shot dead by policeNews

4 Dead, 8 Injured After Saudi air force trainee open fire at US Naval Station in Florida, was shot dead by police

<p>A Saudi air force trainee opened fire at a US naval station in Florida on Friday, killing three people before being shot dead by police, officials said. The shooting at the Naval Air Station Pensacola also left eight, including two sheriff deputies, injured. Authorities did not rule out the possibility of it being a terrorist […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Sailor at Pearl Harbor Shipyard fatally shoots 2, Injured 1 before killing himself, U.S. saysNews

Sailor at Pearl Harbor Shipyard fatally shoots 2, Injured 1 before killing himself, U.S. says

<p>A United States sailor opened fire at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard on Wednesday, fatally shooting two shipyard workers and injuring another before killing himself, the authorities said. The motive for the shooting, which occurred was not immediately clear. It was also not clear whether the active duty sailor targeted the three shipyard workers, Department […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
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