Boy Scout Saves the Life of Maldives President ; WORLD IN BRIEF

Boy Scout Saves the Life of Maldives President ; WORLD IN BRIEF

Jan 08, 06:04 PM

A TEENAGER saved the life of Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom today. "This fellow in the crowd attempted to stab the president in his stomach," government spokesman Mohammad Shareef said. "But a 15-year-old boy came in the way and grabbed the knife.

" Mr Gayoom, 70, was unhurt but the teenager, a Scout called Jaisham, was flown to the capital Male for treatment to his hand..

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