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The day Shoaib Akhtar won the fastest delivery in cricket

[ad_1] Shoaib Akhtar (left) had a healthy rivalry with Indian Sachin Tendulkar, India’s master blaster. Image credit: AP It was April 27, 2002 when a fast bowler hit the 100 mph mark with his lightning strike. Pakistani sprinter Shoaib Akhtar rolled at 100.04 mph (161 kmph) against Craig McMillan of …

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World Malaria Day: Zero Malaria Starts With Me

[ad_1] Today, the African Union Commission joins the world to celebrate the World Malaria Day by declaring the theme of the day: “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” and committing to step up the fight to end this deadly disease. The theme is inspired by a continental campaign called Zero Malaria …

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World Malaria Day overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic

[ad_1] Issued on: 04/25/2020 – 17:54Modified: 04/25/2020 – 17:54 World leaders have marked World Malaria Day on Saturday, April 25 amid fears that focusing on the coronavirus pandemic could slow progress on the mosquito-borne disease, especially in Africa. This year, the fight against malaria is a top political priority, and …

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