What dozens of interviews failed to achieve about government plans became possible with a physical exercise session: A video viewed more than 10 million times came to the defense of Brazilian President Lula, whose popularity is declining in the polls. The 78-year-old president shows off his arms and legs with ... Read more
Read More »NATO prepares for threat from Russia in harsh Arctic climate
A young Finnish soldier, Atte Ohman, prepares to land on a snowy Norwegian beach as part of NATO exercises in the Arctic. “There’s a saying that says: If you want peace, prepare for war,” the 19-year-old tells AFP. “It’s exactly what we do,” he adds, taking up his machine gun. ... Read more
Read More »After another disappointment, Nadal activates the countdown towards the promised land
A month before the Monte Carlo tournament, the beginning of his beloved clay court tour that ends with Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal erases the Indian Wells failure and activates the countdown with a single desire: to be on the tennis courts again. To enjoy from. At least one more time. ... Read more
Read More »Body of seventh soldier found after accident during maritime exercises in Mexico
The body of the seventh soldier who drowned during training in the Pacific off Mexico was found Tuesday, while military authorities detained the commanding officer accused of insubordination and abuse of authority. The lifeless body, dressed in expeditionary clothing, was located on a beach in Ensenada, in the state of ... Read more
Read More »British skaters Torvill and Dean return to Bosnia 40 years after their Olympic gold
Forty years after their flawless practice to the rhythm of Ravel’s Bolero, British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean return to Bosnia this Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary of their Olympic gold medal. On February 14, 1984, the famous British couple mesmerized 8,000 spectators at the Zetra Sports Hall, a ... Read more
Read More »Russia calls NATO a “threat” amid military exercises
NATO represents a “threat” to Russia, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday, as the alliance launched its largest military exercise since the Cold War, called Steadfast, last week. Asked about the drills, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “Of course, this is a threat to us, that’s how we deal with it ... Read more
Read More »They are investigating the deaths of two soldiers who drowned during exercises in Spain
The deaths of two young soldiers during exercises in late December have sparked controversy in Spain, where the family of one of them is fighting to ensure the case does not go to trial. The incident is of 21st December. A message published by the Spanish Army on social networks ... Read more
Read More »France welcomes “democratic exercise” in Taiwan elections
France congratulated voters and candidates in elections in Taiwan for their “democratic practice”, while also calling for “respect for the status quo” in a statement. “We congratulate all voters and candidates, as well as elected officials, who took part in this democratic exercise,” the French Foreign Ministry said, without naming ... Read more
Read More »South Korean party says leader was attacked with a knife, he escaped unhurt
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung narrowly escaped a knife attack on his neck, a lawmaker from his party said on Wednesday. “Medical staff in Busan claimed that if the attacker’s knife had hit Lee’s carotid artery, he would have died instantly,” lawmaker Jung Chung-rye said during a meeting of ... Read more
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