Maria Butina, a Russian woman who was trying to build relationships with American political leaders, was arrested on July 15th. She is accused of being a Russian agent and conspiring to influence the U.S. presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. In an interview with the Russian state-owned news channel RT, Butina complained about the […]
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The plane that saved the trafficked girl
On October 10, 2017, a small plane carrying three refugees crashed while attempting to land in Greece. The passenger, 15-year-old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, became an international sensation after she was whisked away from the scene of the crash and brought to the UK for refuge. In this article, we take a look at her story […]
A Missouri mother donated 65 pints of her milk to mothers and babies affected by Hurricane Harvey.
It’s been said that a mother is the world’s most special person. And, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, one Missouri woman has shown just how much she cares by donating 65 pints of her milk to mothers and babies affected by the storm. A Missouri mother donated pints of her milk to mothers and […]
Due to the impact of COVID-19, a Thai school has to study in a temporary shelter
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Thai school has had to find a temporary shelter due to the high number of students who have been affected. The shelter is located in an abandoned warehouse, and the students are having to learn in shifts. This article tells the story of how the school came […]
Two swimming champions who broke up because they were tired of their married life
When two swimming champions from different countries get married, they think they have hit the jackpot. But after a few years of wedded bliss, they realize that their marital relationship is just not what it used to be. The two former swimming champions have broken up because they are both tired of each other’s company […]
The man, who was given a 1 percent chance of survival by doctors, has been released from the hospital after a two-month battle with COVID-19.
When Craig Venter was diagnosed with COVID-19, a rare and deadly form of pneumonia, doctors gave him a 1 percent chance of survival. But Venter refused to give up – he worked tirelessly to find a cure for his illness. And now, after two months in the hospital, he’s been released and is back home […]
A university student who became famous overnight because his parents were grateful
This story is about a student, Cengiz Ozkan, who became famous overnight after his parents posted a letter of gratitude to him on social media. Ozkan’s parents had learned about Ozkan through an article he wrote for his school paper. Ozkan’s story goes to show that it’s never too late to make a difference in […]
A 70-year-old man who studied for 6 years and received a doctorate despite having high blood pressure and diabetes
Meet Dr. George Tzourio, a 70-year-old man who has defied the odds by achieving incredible success despite having high blood pressure and diabetes. After studying for six years and receiving his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Tzourio has now dedicated his time to helping others live healthier lives. In this inspiring article, we’ll explore how he […]
The end of the pensioner’s journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a tub
Imagine travelling halfway around the world, just to take a bath. That’s what 88-year-old Ethel Pedersen did in June of this year when she set off from Copenhagen, Denmark in a homemade tub and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean voyage was only the beginning of her odyssey – she then set off on […]
The Saudi Air Force officer who fired on a US naval base in December 2019 worked with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) to carry out the attack, US officials said.
On December 15, 2019, a Saudi Air Force officer working at a military base in the United Kingdom was charged with shooting down a US naval aircraft that was taking part in Operation Decisive Storm, which was launched to remove the Houthi rebels from Yemen. According to officials, the officer – identified as Majid Al-Shaalan […]