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Pope Francis calls on youth to stand and speak out
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Rome [Italy], Mar 26 (ANI): Pope Francis on Sunday called on the youth across the world to continue standing up and speaking out, a day after thousands of people, mostly students protested against gun violence in the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington D.C. and elsewhere in the US.
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March for Our Lives: Protest gains vigour as students pour in large number
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington DC [USA] Mar 25 (ANI): Thousands of people, primarily students flooded the Pennsylvania Avenue in the American capital for the "March for Our Lives" on March 24 to support tougher gun controls, in the wake of last month's shooting at a Florida school, which claimed 17 lives. Read More
White House 'praises' gun violence rally, but no word from Trump
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): The White House has 'applauded' the historic and gigantic "March for Our Lives" rally which is underway in Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. and elsewhere in the US.
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US lawmakers call their support for gun control
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): US congressmen have called for the support for tougher gun control measures across the country and have shown solidarity for the "March for Our Lives" event which is underway in Washington D.C.
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Hollywood stars attend 'March for Our Lives' rally
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): The March for Our Lives rally in Washington D.C. and elsewhere in the US, organised by the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida was galvanised by the presence of prominent Hollywood stars, who also lent their support to the anti-g
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Thousands march against gun violence in Washington D.C.
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): Thousands of people flooded the Pennsylvania Avenue in the American capital for the "March for Our Lives" on March 24 to support tougher gun controls, in the wake of last month's shooting at a Florida school, which claimed 17 lives.
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Trump orders Justice Dept. to ban bump stocks
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a new rule banning the use of bump stocks.
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Student faces suspension for not taking part in gun violence walkout
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar. 17 (ANI): A high school student has been slapped with a suspension for staying in class during the National Walkout Day.
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US witnesses National Walkout Day to demand action on gun control
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [United States] March 15 (ANI): Thousands of students across the United States (US) walked out of their schools on Wednesday to call for action against gun violence precisely one month post the Florida shooting which claimed 17 lives.
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