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Story highlightsNotah Begay is a golfer with a Native American backgroundHas four PGA Tour wins and was a Presidents Cup teammate of Tiger WoodsPromotes foundation for health and wellbeing in Native American community Fight against type 2 diabetes and obesity is his priorityIf the figures for childhood obesity in the United States were not shocking enough -- prompting First Lady Michelle Obama to set up a nationwide program to tackle the epidemic -- the statistics among the Native American community are yet more sobering.Nearly 50% of indigenous children are classed as obese, and on current projections they could be the first generation not to outlive their parents.Urgent action is clearly needed and Obama has started her "Let's Move" initiative -- but help is also at hand from a former golfer who was once talked of in the same breath as his "dear friend" Tiger Woods and remains a hero in his Native American community.Notah Begay III is bringing the same competitive fervor which made him one of the sport's hottest young prospects to a charitable foundation which focuses on tackling these health problems."One in two Native American children expect to develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime, so it is vital that effective strategies are available for all our communities," Begay told CNN.Begay, a roommate of Woods at Stanford University, won four PGA Tour events before the age of 28 and achieved the "holy grail" of golf -- a round of 59 in a professional event.JUST WATCHED2010: Tiger: 'I have let you down'ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH2010: Tiger: 'I have let you down' 02:57JUST WATCHEDNelson Mandela embraced power of sportsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHNelson Mandela embraced power of sports 01:51But a debilitating back injury put paid to his hopes of building on that early promise and he now devotes his time to his NB3 foundation as well as working as a golf analyst for an American network.'Generational trauma'A Navajo on his father's side, while his mother is from the Pueblo Nation, Begay is fiercely loyal to his upbringing and cultural identity. He is not afraid to speak out on equality issues -- he has gone on public record to criticize the NFL franchise Washington Redskins for its "offensive" name. Begay was alarmed by the team's custom of having non-Native Americans dressed up in traditional clothing and regalia performing at games.It all touches a raw nerve for the 41-year-old, who believes that what happened in the past -- and our society's attitude to it -- is having a direct impact on today's generation of Native Americans, with shocking consequences."Historically speaking, communities that have endured genocide suffer from generational trauma which leads to social issues, poor education, poor health outcomes, high crime and lots of addiction," he said."These are problems in the Native American community and we are at the very beginning of the fight." His foundation was established in 2005 with the initial goal of introducing Native American youngsters from the greater Albuquerque area to golf, in a program headed by his father, Notah Begay Jr. Other sports such as soccer were also introduced. But as the program expanded, the emphasis became those endemic health problems which blight his community."Something which started as simply golf and then soccer for kids is now an evidence based health and wellness program," he said.Funding the fightBegay's skills acquired as an economics major at Stanford have been put to good use with the foundation."I have tried to assign business principles to every aspect of our work," he revealed."We keep score and, if we are not hitting our targets, we change. I don't see why non-profits should not be accountable for ever dollar invested."To use a golf adage, we shoot for a 59 with some programs which carry a very high risk, but mix those with others where we know we are guaranteed a return on our investment. It's a good mix."Begay has used his contacts in golf, Woods included, to promote a yearly charity tournament, the NB3 Challenge, which has raised over $4 million for the foundation.Woods had to skip this year's tournament at the Turning Stone Resort in New York State with a back injury, but spectators were treated to his replacement Gary Woodland, Begay, Rickie Fowler and Bo Van Pelt beating an internationals team which included former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel and former world No. 1 Lee Westwood.For the flamboyant and crowd-pleasing Fowler, the event and the cause has added significance as he is one-quarter Navajo. "His grandmother has become friends with my father because they are both of Navajo descent," Begay said."I became aware of what Rickie was doing from his high school days and he has brought a lot of flair to the game.JUST WATCHEDGod's golfers: Faith on tourReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHGod's golfers: Faith on tour 05:07JUST WATCHEDCan Presidents Cup survive?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCan Presidents Cup survive? 01:20"He is a very good-looking young man, with the colorful clothes, his unique swing, and he has created a lot of interest."Learning lessonsFor all his promise, Fowler still has some way to match Begay's achievements, which as well as his PGA Tour wins and the storied 59 in a Challenge Tour event, also included a place on the 2000 U.S. Presidents Cup team.But like his friend Woods, Begay has also made the headlines for the wrong reasons. In January 2000, he was arrested for driving under the influence in Albuquerque, his second offense of its type and sentenced to a year in jail, but with all but seven days suspended.Begay makes no attempt to duck his responsibilities -- raising the issue before being asked a direct question by CNN. "I was aware there were certain expectations as a role model, and when you get arrested for drunk driving, I felt like I let down a lot of people," he said."But I learned from those mistakes and a lot of times failure is what drives you to success down the road."I made a mistake, I served my time in jail and didn't try to sidestep it." It is a measure of his determination that Begay went on to achieve two PGA Tour wins later that year and make that Presidents Cup appearance, pairing with Woods as the U.S. won against the International team.But sadly, it was to prove the peak of his career, which began as a three-time All American at Stanford with Woods, but petered out due to problems emanating from a herniated disc in his back.Read: Woods - Mandela inspired me A number of comebacks and attempts to regain his full Tour card were ultimately frustrated and, having turned his talents to broadcasting, Begay gained a full-time position with NBC and the Golf Channel earlier this year."I play fine and take part in a couple of smaller events throughout the year, but playing 25 tournaments at the highest level each year is not possible," he said.Loyalty to his community and to his friends is a constant theme in Begay's life -- he stood by Woods when the 14-time major champion was in self-imposed exile, with sponsors deserting him and supporters hard to find.Begay was there for Woods -- embracing him warmly -- when he made his February 2010 televised confession of extra marital affairs, and behind the microphone he has celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings three years later.JUST WATCHEDExciting world of golf appsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHExciting world of golf apps 04:44JUST WATCHEDCupp: Native Americans have real problemsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCupp: Native Americans have real problems 03:08Woods has returned that favor with his support for NB3, drawing the crowds in the 2012 tournament, which helped to place added focus on the foundation's crucial work.Read: Johnson stuns Woods in final event of 2013It is now working with the Indian Health Service (IHS), which provides for more than two million Native Americans, and the collaboration was developed in support of the initiative started by Michelle Obama.Her "Let's Move in Indian Country" program seeks to improve the health of Native youth through exercise."This unprecedented partnership between the Obama administration, the IHS, and the NB3F demonstrates the critical importance of leveraging partnerships and resources to tackle the health crisis facing Native American children," Begay told his foundation's website.So exciting times ahead for his program, but he is aware of the immense challenges it faces."A lot of the tribal leaders are starting to support or work and acknowledge the dangers are young people are in," Begay said."It's all about taking personal responsibility for your own life and to make something of yourself."Cracking the codeBegay has lived up to those ideals with a strong work ethic in his family -- drilled into him by his father -- and backed up by no little flair through the generations.His grandfather, who died before he was born, was one of a select band of "Code Talkers" recruited by the U.S military during World War Two to use the Navajo language as a basis for a secret communications code, which was never cracked by the Japanese or the Germans.Thanks to his own hard work and talent, Begay was set firmly on the course to stardom from his college days.But if he does harbor any regrets about not being able to follow through on his early promise to win majors like Woods, Begay does not show it as he talks with passion about his foundation's goals and hopes for the future."I love this work, just as I loved trying to hit a ball onto the fairway," he said. Read: First Lady tackles childhood obesity Read: Woods dropped by EA Sports Read: Player on his memories of MandelaRead: Fowler comes of age with first PGA Tour win

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Story highlightsA senior Italian scientist says the trial is about how information was relayedSix scientists and a government official are charged over the 2009 quake Prosecutors say they gave misleading information about the risksThe tremor killed more than 300 people and caused huge damageThe trial for seven people accused of manslaughter in connection to an earthquake that killed more than 300 people in the Italian city of L'Aquila was pushed back Saturday to mid-October.The seven -- six scientists from the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV) and a member of the Civil Protection Agency -- were members of a governmental panel that prosecutors accuse of giving a "rough, generic and ineffective assessment of the seismic risk" before the earthquake struck in April 2009.The seven, members of a so-called "major risks" panel, published "inaccurate, incomplete and contradictory information about the dangers of seismic activity undermining the protection of the population," prosecutors have said. The attorney for defendant Enzo Boschi, then-president of the INGV in Rome, told CNN Saturday that the defense had asked for a postponement of 20 days to study new documents and videos submitted by the prosecution.The court's next hearing was scheduled for October 15.Only two defendants, Bernardo De Bernardinis, then vice-director of the Civil Protection Agency, and Mauro Dolce, head of the seismic office at the agency, appeared in court Saturday. Professor Domenico Giardini, current president of the INGV, told CNN the trial was not about science but about the way information was communicated."Since people have died, it's necessary to give an answer to the question, 'could some of the deaths have been avoided?'" he said. "The trial is basically on that, on the number of weak points in the communication chain."He said parallels could be drawn between what happened in L'Aquila and elsewhere in the world, such as Japan. "We all have to work on new, and more clear, protocols, on the transfer of information," he said.His colleagues on trial were "among the best scientists in the world," he added, but had taken on an extra responsibility by their presence on the major risks commission.The city of L'Aquila has requested 50 million euros ($68 million) in compensation over the quake.The Civil Protection Agency had organized a meeting of the major risks panel in L'Aquila on March 31, 2009, amid concern among the city's residents over ongoing seismic activity. After that meeting some members of the commission made reassuring statements to the press.Six days later, the magnitude-6.3 quake hit the city and surrounding areas, causing wide destruction and loss of life.The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) wrote to Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano in June last year to express "concern" over the indictment of its Italian colleagues.The American Geophysical Union (AGU) also published a statement last year in which it said the criminal charges brought against the seven accused were "unfounded.""Despite decades of scientific research in Italy and in the rest of the world, it is not yet possible to accurately and consistently predict the timing, location, and magnitude of earthquakes before they occur," the AGU statement said. "It is thus incorrect to assume that the L'Aquila earthquake should have been predicted. The charges may also harm international efforts to understand natural disasters and mitigate associated risk, because risk of litigation will discourage scientists and officials from advising their government or even working in the field of seismology and seismic risk assessment."

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Story highlightsGianni Infantino says FIFA has 'turned page'Forces still exist 'that don't want change'FIFA boss backs 48-team World Cup idea (CNN)Some say it's a case of new president, same old FIFA, but Gianni Infantino is confident soccer's world governing body has "turned a page" and will overcome the "forces that don't want change."The Swiss-Italian took over from Sepp Blatter as FIFA's top official in February with the organization engulfed in accusations of bribery and corruption.Follow @cnnsport He hasn't had the easiest of introductions since taking charge of an organization that made $5.7 billion in revenue in the four years leading up to the 2014 World Cup.Infantino himself was recently implicated in the Panama Papers scandal while general secretary of European soccer's governing body UEFA, but insists he has done nothing wrong and says when trying to force change "inevitably you address some issues that people don't want to address."He was also cleared of wrongdoing by FIFA's ethics committee after an inquiry into expenses, recruitment and alleged sacking of whistleblowers. CNN anchor Amanda Davies spoke to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino Monday.Read MoreAsked whether such stories were evidence of people trying to undermine him, Infantino told CNN: "Well, definitely. Definitely there are forces that don't want change. "There are forces who maybe don't want things to come out. I don't care who they are. I go my way."When asked who or what those forces are, Infantino didn't elaborate."We have embraced reforms," he added. "We have embraced transparency. We have embraced good governance. And we move ahead. Read: FIFA scraps anti-racism task force"FIFA not only can but is moving on from this. I mean the past is the past. We have turned a page. We are now operating and working with a completely different set-up with different people having different functions in this organization in a transparent way, in an open way and that's the way we will operate." Infantino said changing FIFA's name and even its base in Switzerland had been discussed in a bid to promote a new image, but ultimately the ideas were ruled out given the body's "history" and "strong name in the world." FIFA has, though, made one change in no longer using Zurich's luxurious Baur Au Lac hotel for visiting executive members to disassociate it with the old regime.FIFA has stopped using Zurich's Baur Au Lac hotel for visiting coucil members.'Concrete actions' Soccer's world governing body recently made waves when it scrapped the anti-racism task force, telling members it had "completely fulfilled its temporary mission."The move prompted widespread criticism, but Infantino says it was a "problem of communication" and insists "it's not job done."Having been through a "thriller" of an election campaign, what advice would @FIFAcom president Gianni Infantino give to @realDonaldTrump? pic.twitter.com/DB3XnFXPm2— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) October 11, 2016 "It's quite the opposite," he told CNN. "We are working every day to fight discrimination with concrete actions by rendering this organization more international. You don't combat discrimination with a working group or a task force.Read: Why is the US bringing down the hammer on FIFA?"You combat it with actions, with measures. This Task Force has issued some recommendations which are now being implemented in reality, in fact, and that's what we are doing." 'Party for football'Nonetheless, there are widespread concerns about how minorities will be treated if they travel to Russia for the 2018 World Cup.In August 2016, according to the respected Moscow-based SOVA Center for Information and Analysis, "racially motivated attacks affected at least six people in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, resulting in three deaths."Russian hooligans were also prominent during the 2016 European Championships in France. However, Infantino says on the issue of fan safety he has been given "the necessary guarantees by the Russian FA and the Russian authorities. It will be a celebration. It will be a party for football," he said. "Russia is certainly also realizing that the spotlight of the world is focusing on the country and the World Cup will give it the possibility to show itself in a different light. "We have to move to different areas of the world. We have to discuss these issues. We have to tackle these issues. FIFA's not the police of the world. We are a football body. We cannot solve the problems of the world. "What we can do is to put the spotlight and to discuss and to address and to try to tackle some of these issues. If we achieve to make them a little bit better, then it would have been worthwhile to do that." 'World Cup euphoria'One idea Infantino is keen to push through is expanding the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams after Qatar 2022, with an initial knockout round before the traditional group stage format begins. "The quality is certainly there," he said. "Let's not forget in the last World Cup both England and Italy have been eliminated by Costa Rica."If we take our mission seriously of developing football all over the world then there is no greater boost for a country or for a region to qualify for a World Cup. READ: Former agent on 'dark corners' of football transfer market"There is a great enthusiasm in the whole country, a euphoria where everyone is looking forward to participating in the World Cup. Kids, boys, girls are getting interested in football."'Soap opera'It cost Brazil $15 billion to stage the 2014 World Cup, but Infantino stresses the increased infrastructure needed to host an expanded tournament should not rule out certain countries hosting the World Cup."It wouldn't because we also have to look seriously into co-hosting these kind of events," he added.READ: Kosovo's dream and the brothers divided by dutyCan Holland reinvent Johan Cruyff's idea of Total Football? Pep Guardiola & Jordi Cruyff discuss his legacy: https://t.co/4uHPeB7IEA #HOLFRA pic.twitter.com/udswrQNAZU— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) October 10, 2016 "Our requirements cannot any more be for one country to have 12 or 14 top stadiums, airports, facilities and so on but look at co-hosting which allows for two or three or four countries together to present a joint bid so everyone can present a reasonable way of organizing an event with much less costs involved." What do you think? Have your say on our Facebook pageAnd he said he was "very much in favor of continental rotation," adding "football is not the prerogative of one or two continents but it's really the world."On the possibility of the United States being awarded the World Cup in 2026, Infantino said: "I don't even know if they want to get it in 2026. Obviously, if you look at the rotation and you see that we had 2010 in Africa, 2014 in South America, 2018 in Europe, 2022 in Asia, there are not many continents left. "But of course they have to meet as well the requirements."Visit cnn.com/football for more news and videos The bidding process for the 2026 tournament had been due to take place next year, but has been put on hold amid allegations of corruption surrounding the 2018 and 2022 votes.Asked whether the last few years of FIFA history or the current U.S. presidential battle between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton would be more suited to a soap opera, Infantino replied: "That would be a nice fight. Maybe the last few years of FIFA would be more a thriller than a soap opera."

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Story highlightsBritish Prime Minister Theresa May meets with residents after earlier criticismPolice say 30 confirmed dead, 28 others missing in Grenfell Tower fireLondon (CNN)British Prime Minister Theresa May said that support for families in the initial aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster "was not good enough" hours after she met Saturday with some local residents at 10 Downing Street.May, who spent 2½ hours with the group, said members of the community faced "huge frustrations" as they sought information from authorities about the fatal blaze in London's North Kensington.According to police, 58 people are missing and presumed dead in the fire, though they say this number could change. At the moment, police said 16 bodies have been recovered.Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy later clarified that 30 people had been confirmed dead, while another 28 remain missing and are presumed dead.Residents affected by the Grenfell Tower fire arrive Saturday at 10 Downing Street to meet Theresa May.In a statement Saturday, May said her government would do "whatever it takes to help those affected, get justice and keep our people safe."Read MoreShe said the disaster was an "unimaginable tragedy for the community, and for our country." Her office said the country would observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. Monday in remembrance of the victims.May also said a public inquiry will report to her personally and that the government will cover the costs of legal representation for victims. She said neighborhood councils have been ordered to complete safety checks on high-rise buildings in their area as a matter of urgency.Jeering from protestersMay talked with the group of residents at Downing Street a day after protesters chastised her near the scene of the Grenfell Tower fire.She faced cries of "Shame on you!" and "Coward!" on Friday as security staff bundled her into her car following a meeting with locals at a church hall.The embattled leader has been under relentless criticism since visiting and leaving the disaster scene Thursday without talking to any of those who had lost their homes in the blaze.Residents who spoke to CNN were angry at the Prime Minister's decision not to meet with victims when she initially visited the area. Besides the public inquiry, May has announced a fund of 5 million pounds ($6.4 million) to help those affected by the blaze.London fire: Smiling faces of missing a stark contrast with anger and griefSaturday, she said more money would be made available if required and urged authorities to ensure all those who have lost their homes are rehoused within the next three weeks.She also said that more staff will be made available to residents to help offer advice and support as well as requesting daily reports on the housing situation."There have been huge frustrations that people do not know who to talk to, that they can't get through on the council hotlines," May said."I have ordered that more staff be deployed across the area, wearing high visibility clothing, so they can easily be found, dispense advice and ensure the right support is provided. Phone lines will have more staff."Victims have concerns their voice will not be heard, that their many questions about this tragedy will not be answered."QuestionsAfter being heavily jeered by protesters, May attracted additional criticism in a BBC interview Friday when she sidestepped questions about whether she had failed to grasp the mood of the public after the disaster.May is leaving to shouts of "Coward" pic.twitter.com/6w0ijiDpZy— Hannah Al-Othman 🐝 (@HannahAlOthman) June 16, 2017 May was asked numerous times why she had not met Thursday with those affected by the fire."This was a terrible tragedy that took place," she told the BBC. "People have lost their lives and others have lost everything, all their possessions, their home and everything."What we are doing is putting in place the support that will help them. But it is a terrible tragedy. I have heard horrifying stories from the fire brigade, from police and from victims themselves who were in that tower but also from other local residents, some of whom of course have not been able to go back to their homes either."May's meeting Saturday with victims, residents, volunteers and community leaders came as Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday with a statement noting the "somber national mood."JUST WATCHEDProtesters demand answers over fire tragedyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHProtesters demand answers over fire tragedy 01:20The Queen and Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, visited the area Friday and met residents and community representatives.In her official birthday message Saturday, the Queen addressed the latest tragedy to hit the nation. Queen Elizabeth II meets Friday with those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in west London."Today is traditionally a day of celebration," she said in a statement. "This year, however, it is difficult to escape a very somber national mood. In recent months, the country has witnessed a succession of terrible tragedies."She said her visits to London and Manchester --- the latter the site of a terrorist attack last month -- have highlighted the people who offer comfort and support to those affected."Put to the test, the United Kingdom has been resolute in the face of adversity," she said. "United in our sadness, we are equally determined, without fear or favor, to support all those rebuilding lives so horribly affected by injury and loss."AngerThe anger on the streets of London's North Kensington has been growing since the fire.Grenfell Tower: After the horror, anger flares in west LondonResidents furious over the handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster descended on the local town hall Friday in west London, shouting, "We want justice." Some wore T-shirts with images of missing loved ones as they climbed the front steps and pushed their way into the building. A second protest began later at Britain's Home Office, which oversees fire prevention and policing nationally. Organizers handed out fliers that read, "Your anger must be heard." The protesters eventually made their way to busy Oxford Circus, where they staged a sit-in.Protesters gather Friday demanding answers outside Kensington Town Hall in west London.Police have opened a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the blaze. They examined the apartment where the fire started and determined "there is nothing to suggest the fire was started deliberately." A team of senior detectives is investigating. One member of Parliament has called for corporate manslaughter charges after learning flammable material was used to clad the building during a recent renovation. No sprinkler system was installed.Protesters hold up pictures of missing loved ones Friday inside Kensington Town Hall.London Mayor Sadiq Khan released a statement Saturday after a meeting with the Prime Minister in which he urged the government to speed up efforts to rehouse residents within the local area.Khan also stressed the need for clearer advice to ensure residents have access to housing and financial support.Today I attended the Govt taskforce on #GrenfellTower. Here are the issues I raised on behalf of the local community https://t.co/locQh8MUv4 pic.twitter.com/TgLfIzlgjA— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 17, 2017 In the fire's aftermath, the London Underground on Saturday suspended subway service between Edgware Road and Hammersmith on two lines at the request of the London Fire Brigade.The fire and rescue service cited "the short term risk of debris falling onto the track." Details of victims emergeWhile the political fallout from the tragedy grows, the names of those who died are beginning to emerge.One was Gloria Trevisan, 26, an Italian architect living in London because her family was having financial difficulties back in Italy.Refugee fled Syria violence only to die in the London fireA lawyer for the family told CNN that Trevisan spoke with her parents before she died, telling them: "I am going to heaven. I will help you from up there."Mohammad Al-Hajali, 23, a refugee who fled Syria for the UK in 2014, was identified as another victim.Mohammad and his brother Omar, both students, lived together on the 14th floor.Omar, 25, survived, but the brothers were separated as firefighters tried to rescue them from the burning building early Wednesday.Blame gameThe UK government has promised that all those left homeless by the disaster will be rehoused in the local area. But the government has been criticized for failing to act on recommendations from previous tower block fires.JUST WATCHEDAnger and solidarity after London blazeReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAnger and solidarity after London blaze 01:36The Prime Minister is facing particular scrutiny over the role of her new chief of staff, Gavin Barwell, who was housing minister until he lost his parliamentary seat in last week's election.Barwell had told lawmakers that the government intended to review fire safety standards following a fatal fire at Lakanal House, a London high-rise in 2009. Three women and three children died. Exterior paneling helped the fire spread.CNN's James Masters wrote and reported from London. CNN's Faith Karimi and Jeanne Bonner contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsAparecida Schunck Flosi Palmeira, whose daughter is married to F1 supremo, was freed SundayPolice said she was being held near Brazilian city of Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro (CNN)The mother-in-law of Bernie Ecclestone, the head of Formula One auto racing, was freed Sunday after being kidnapped more than a week ago, authorities said.Aparecida Schunck Flosi Palmeira, 67, was being held in a house in the city of Cotia, Brazil, about 22 miles west of Sao Paulo, the Sao Paulo State public safety office said.A Facebook page that appears to be Schunck's says she lives in the southeastern Brazilian city. JUST WATCHEDF1's Ecclestone pays $100M to halt caseReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHF1's Ecclestone pays $100M to halt case 01:52Two people have been arrested, according to the anti-kidnapping unit of the city's police department.Images shown on TV Globo show Schunck arriving at a police station in Sao Paulo flanked by the police and amongst a media scrum. Read More"I ask that bandits stop kidnapping people in Sao Paulo because they will be arrested," she said. Ecclestone, the billionaire head of F1 racing, has been involved in motorsports for more than 50 years.He told CNN in 2012 that he plans to run F1 unitl he dies.The incident comes less than a week before the OIympics are set to start in Rio de Janeiro.Concerns about crime -- as well as the Zika virus, political corruption, economic woes and a doping scandal -- have many worried about whether Brazil is ready to host the Games.CNN's Shasta Darlington contributed to this report

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Story highlightsOne person killed, four injured in accident on Harmony of the SeasAccident happened during lifeboat drill while ship docked in the south of France (CNN)Investigators are trying to determine how a lifeboat fell during a training exercise on the world's largest cruise ship Tuesday, leaving one crew member dead and four others injured.A 42-year-old Philippines national died after the lifeboat fell about 33 feet (10 meters) during the exercise on board Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, which was docked in Marseille, France, Deputy Mayor Julien Ruas told CNN. The four other crew members are being treated at a hospital.Harmony of the Sea as it docked after the tragic deaths Photos: Harmony of the Seas – Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, makes its debut this weekend in Southampton, England. It's the world's largest cruise ship.Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: Can fit 6,780 guests – Harmony can fit up to 6,780 guests and 2,100 crew members. It's 1,188 feet long. In comparison, the Eiffel Tower is 984 feet tall.Hide Caption 2 of 8 Photos: The Ultimate Abyss – See those purple, squiggly things in the back of the ship? That's one of Harmony's biggest attractions: The Ultimate Abyss, which the cruise line calls "the tallest slide on the high seas." It takes guests on a 100-foot drop from Deck 16 to Deck 6.Hide Caption 3 of 8 Photos: Perfect Storm – Speaking of slides, there's a trio of multi-story water slides called Perfect Storm. One slide features a champagne bowl that swirls you around as you plunge down.Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: Suites at sea – Included among Harmony's 2,747 staterooms are top-end suites. "We have more suites at sea than any cruise line in the world," says Mark Tamis of Royal Caribbean International.Hide Caption 5 of 8 Photos: Bionic Bar – The Bionic Bar is staffed by two robot bartenders. They can make two drinks per minute and 1,000 drinks per day. Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: Wonderland – Specialty restaurant Wonderland, already a hit on a few other Royal Caribbean vessels, has gotten an upgrade. "It's been expanded on Harmony of the Seas," says Tamis. "It's actually a two-story venue that is going to be dramatically beautiful. "Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: Price tag – The cost? Prices start at $1,125 per person for a seven-night tour of the western Mediterranean. Hide Caption 8 of 8The mammoth vessel first set sail in May, weighing 226,963 tons and accommodating 6,780 guests and 2,100 crew members.On board the world's biggest cruise shipMeasuring 1,188 feet (362 meters), the ship is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall. The Paris icon stands at 984 feet (300 meters).Read MoreThe ship is so large it boasts seven "neighborhoods" -- including a tree-lined Central Park filled with restaurants.

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Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the book "Abraham Joshua Heschel: A life of Radical Amazement." Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. (CNN)President Joe Biden must work harder to spread some holiday cheer now that we have a great deal of positive economic news to celebrate.Julian ZelizerThe United States had the lowest weekly jobless claims in more than 52 years and wages are rising. Although inflation remains a real problem in certain sectors, gas prices have started to drop, shipping is getting cheaper and bottlenecks in the supply chain are easing up. Though the stock market has gone through several swings in recent weeks, overall, the trend has been positive and investors are reaping historic profits. To be sure, the Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues to pose global risks, nearly two years into the pandemic. But the state of the US economy is pretty good given the circumstances. Yet voters don't seem happy. Polls show that Americans are not pleased with the economy and President Biden's leadership on that front. According to a recent Wall Street Journal poll, Americans are going into the midterm season feeling pessimistic about the future. The Republicans, many feel, are better positioned to handle several economic challenges including inflation. In other words, there is a huge disconnect between the economic data and the way voters are feeling. This is a big problem for Democrats. If political strategist James Carville was right when he famously coined the phrase, "It's the economy, stupid," then the President and his party need to make sure voters have a better grasp of the US' economic recovery. Read MoreBiden, of course, faces a number of obstacles that will be difficult to overcome. In our age of intense political polarization, large parts of the electorate are unlikely to change their minds about Biden -- regardless of what happens. It will be virtually impossible for the President to persuade some voters -- especially those who consume information from media outlets like Fox News -- that any of the economic data should be greeted with applause. To paraphrase the words of comedian Groucho Marx, whatever it is, they're against it. What's missing from Biden's democracy summitIt's important to note that the good news doesn't necessarily drown out the real difficulties Americans face. The effect of inflation on key goods, including food, will impact how families feel about the direction of the economy. And due to chronic economic inequality, there are many families in lower income brackets who struggle to make ends meet, in good times and bad. The ongoing pandemic, moreover, continues to create a level of deep uncertainty. Until Covid-19 is under control and the horrors of the last two years fade from memory, reports of new variants will continue to shake the economic confidence of the electorate. That doesn't mean Biden and the Democrats should simply throw their hands in the air and sit by, waiting for Republicans to triumph in the 2022 midterms. Even with the challenges of a fragmented media and intense political polarization, presidents still have a huge platform at their command and Biden should take advantage of it. The President needs to remind Americans just how far we've come since the dark days of March 2020, and hammer home the supporting evidence to show the economy is strong. He needs to promote an overall economic picture that doesn't allow the conversation to revolve solely around inflation -- even as he takes these problems seriously and works to drive up the supply of goods and ease inflation. It's a tough balancing act but one that will be essential to protecting his party. As President, Biden has the chance to help shift the narrative so Americans get the sense that it's "Morning in America Again" -- as a 1984 ad for Ronald Reagan's reelection put it -- instead of a repeat of the economic malaise that plagued the 1970s. In our current state of politics, the President can't just assume that the facts will speak for themselves. Through his public appearances, he must work harder to help the nation understand that there is a more nuanced and sophisticated understanding of how we are doing. Get our free weekly newsletterSign up for CNN Opinion's newsletter.Join us on Twitter and FacebookIf the President can't pull this off, Republicans will inevitably do the work of controlling the narrative for him. Good economic news will be pushed aside. More jobs and higher wages will receive far less attention than rising prices. And if Carville is correct -- and there is good reason to believe that he is -- Democrats will have a difficult road ahead.

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(CNN)Sean Payton, who led the New Orleans Saints to an emotional Super Bowl win in the years after Hurricane Katrina, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the team's head coach.Payton, 58, had been with the organization since taking over before the 2006 season. He guided the Saints to playoffs nine times in his 15 seasons as head coach. In 2009, the Saints energized New Orleans, still reeling from Hurricane Katrina four years earlier, on their way to a 13-3 regular season record and a march to their first and, so far, only Super Bowl title."I don't like the word 'retirement,'" Payton said Tuesday at a news conference. "I still have a vision for doing things in football. And I'll be honest with you, that might be coaching again. ... But that's not where my heart is right now."He told reporters he doesn't know what's next in his career despite reports he might get a job in media. Read More"I think I'd like to do that. I think I'd be pretty good at it," he said.Before Payton arrived, the Saints had only seven winning seasons and they were 3-13 in 2005 as they played in several stadiums while the storm-damaged Louisiana Superdome was closed for repairs.Payton talked Tuesday about the next season when the Saints had a rookie coach and a new quarterback, Drew Brees, and went 10-6."I don't think any of us when we started, certainly I didn't when I started, understood the dynamics and what took place post-Katrina with that '06 season, that ... I would argue was every bit important as any other season."The Saints made the playoffs that season but lost to the Bears in the NFC championship game. After two middling seasons, New Orleans started 2009 with eight consecutive wins, and the people of the city got back their "Who Dat?" attitude. The team kept going, lifting spirits and eventually lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy."But Super Bowl XLIV wasn't just the greatest moment in many long-suffering Saints fans' lives; it was a critical turning point in the city's post-Katrina renaissance. Payton restored a battered city's swagger," The Times-Picayune wrote in 2017.Payton was not without his controversies. An NFL investigation found the team had an "active bounty program" during the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons in which "bounty" payments were given to players for hits that hurt opposing players and knocked them out of the game.Payton was suspended for the 2012 season.According to the salary tracking website Spotrac, the Saints will retain Payton's contract rights through 2024 and another team would have to compensate New Orleans should they sign Payton.

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London (CNN)UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who recently tested positive for and recovered from Covid-19, has apologized after suggesting people shouldn't "cower" from Covid-19."I've deleted a tweet which used the word "cower," he said. "I was expressing gratitude that the vaccines help us fight back as a society, but it was a poor choice of word and I sincerely apologize," Javid said on Twitter on Sunday, a day after using the word in a tweet announcing that he had fully recovered from the virus. "Like many, I have lost loved ones to this awful virus and would never minimize its impact," he added in his apology.Javid tested positive for Covid last weekend, ultimately sending UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak into isolation because they were close contacts. Both are due to finish their quarantine on Monday."Please -- if you haven't yet -- get your jab, as we learn to live with, rather than cower from, this virus," Javid's deleted tweet said Saturday.Read MoreThe Health Secretary's choice of words provoked a wave of anger from families of coronavirus victims and opposition lawmakers, with many asking him to apologize for his turn of phrase. The campaign group Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK called the comments "deeply insensitive.""Not only are they hurtful to bereaved families, implying our loved ones were too cowardly to fight the virus, but they insult all those still doing their best to protect others from the devastation this horrific virus can bring," the group said in a Twitter post.Boris Johnson is taking another huge gamble by lifting lockdowns in England. Even he admits it could lead to more deaths from CovidThe opposition Labour party's deputy leader Angela Rayner had asked the Health Secretary to apologize for his comments, adding in a tweet: "NHS and social care heroes & all of our key workers did not 'cower.' They risked their lives to keep us all safe." The Liberal Democrats party health spokeswoman Munira Wilson called the tweet "outrageous, while thousands remain in hospital with Covid-19."The UK suffered a devastating first wave in 2020, followed by a troubling winter in the wake of the discovery of the Alpha (Kent) variant., attributing to one of the highest numbers of Covid-19 related deaths in the world -- nearly 129,000 since the pandemic started. 'Total rubbish' or the truth? UK media challenge Boris Johnson over shock coronavirus commentsJohnson's government has been widely condemned for being slow to implement pandemic control measures, such as mask mandates and lockdowns, as the virus began to spread in spring 2020.As of July 24, more than 83 million vaccination doses have been administered in the UK, with over 54% of the population fully vaccinated.But despite the vaccination program's success, the country could be heading towards a potential new wave of Covid-19, fuelled by the Delta variant.Almost all Covid restrictions were lifted in England last week, however cases, hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise for about a month, with only the last five days showing a drop in cases -- highlighting the unpredictability of a new era of the pandemic in the UK.

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(CNN)For many years, WNBA players have regularly gone overseas during the WNBA's off-season to make the most of the higher salaries they can earn in international leagues.Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner -- who was detained last month at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after being found with hash oil -- has been doing so since the 2014/15 season, returning each year to play for Russian side UMMC Ekaterinburg.Under the WNBA's current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the average cash compensation for players is almost $130,000. For the top stars, the WNBA says they can earn "in excess of $500,000," which is three times what they could earn under the previous CBA."Other top players will have an opportunity to earn between $200,000 and $300,000," a WNBA statement on the new CBA read.These salary increases were implemented partly to try and stop players traveling abroad, but these figures still pale in comparison to salaries in Russia.Read MoreAnxiety and uncertainty loom after basketball star Brittney Griner's arrest in RussiaTop WNBA stars competing in the Russian Women's Basketball Premier League -- where there are no salary caps like there are in the WNBA -- can often expect to earn more than $1 million per year."Griner was in Russia for work: playing for UMMC Ekaterinburg, where in 2021 she helped the team win its fifth EuroLeague Women championship," Tamryn Spruill, a journalist who covers women's basketball, wrote on the Change.org petition she set up for Griner, which is designed to raise public awareness of her plight."Like many athletes competing in the WNBA, Griner plays abroad during the WNBA offseason because her salary is exponentially higher in other countries," Spruill wrote on the petition's page."For WNBA players, that means playing abroad, while NBA rookies who haven't played a professional game yet are handed salaries many-times higher than what title-winning, All-Star designated WNBA veterans could ever hope for," Spruill added."These realities are not the fault of the players. They simply want to be paid their worth like their male counterparts, and they do not deserve to be entangled in geopolitical turmoil for doing so."This winter, seven-time All-Star Griner, reigning league MVP Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot of current WNBA champion Chicago Sky were among the players competing in leagues in Russia and Ukraine.What we know (and don't know) about the arrest of US Olympic champion Brittney Griner in RussiaAccording to the New York Times, nearly half of the WNBA's 144 players traveled to play abroad during the last off-season."Playing overseas has some positives, as the players are able to improve their style and can increase their individual technique," Janeth Arcain, a retired WNBA player and current agent, tells CNN."But negatively there is a factor that you will be tired for the new WNBA season and this can cause injuries and maybe you'll be out of the season."I don't think the salaries of the WNBA are enough, so many players will play in other countries to be able to increase their income and be able to have and provide a better quality of life for her and her family members."In the past, star names such as Diana Taurasi, Becky Hammon and Sue Bird have also played in Russia. In 2015, Taurasi opted not to play in the WNBA for a year after her Russian team, UMMC Ekaterinburg, offered to pay her more than her season's WNBA salary.Hammon, who grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota, even became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008.That same year, when she was the runner-up in the WNBA MVP voting, Hammon created a stir when she decided to suit up for the Russian National Team in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.She said she was feeling overlooked by USA Basketball for a spot on the national team but still wanted to fulfill her dream of playing in the Olympics. Hammon also played for the Russian team in the 2012 London Games.Arcain, who is a four-time WNBA Champion and former WNBA All-Star, believes lucrative international deals mean that players will continue to compete abroad for the foreseeable future, but says there are ways the WNBA can tempt its stars to stay on US soil during the off-season."[They can] continue to provide other types of work out-of-season, better salaries and in a more attractive way so that these players remain in the country and are better prepared for the next season," she says."When we talk about the NBA, we are talking about a league that is over 75 years old. I know that WNBA is 26 years old and that it will still go a long way, but the salary compensations can be much more attractive because women also put many fans in the gymnasium"

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Story highlightsBelgian counterterrorism official tells CNN how they thwarted an ISIS cell January 15 was the biggest firefight Belgian commandos have faced since World War IIThe trail goes from Belgium to Greece and Syria (CNN)Night had just fallen when heavily armed Belgian commandos approached a residence on the Rue des Collines in Verviers, a sleepy town in eastern Belgium. They knew the three men inside -- all suspected to be hardened Belgian ISIS veterans who had returned from fighting in Syria -- were likely to be armed and dangerous because they had put them under 24-hour surveillance for several weeks, according to a senior Belgian counterterrorism official. Wiretaps of phone conversations and listening devices indicated the cell members -- who had been under observation for just under two months and were all from in and around the Molenbeek district of Brussels -- were in the final stages of preparing a major terrorist attack in Belgium, the official told CNN. Two suspected members of the cell had taken up lodging in the residence. Belgian security services had learned they were using the building as a safe house to store automatic weapons and chemicals to make explosives. This ISIS picture shows Abdelhamid Abaaoud, suspected ringleader of Belgium terror plot (right) and two ISIS recruits killed in cell's safe house.The trigger for the arrests was the arrival at the safe house of a third ISIS veteran suspected of being the quartermaster of the plot, tasked with providing the cell logistical support and providing it with equipment and supplies. Belgian security services wanted to arrest all three together, according to the official, and simultaneously make other arrests of suspects across Belgium. Read MoreThey believed the cell had as many as 10 members. What happened next around 5:45 p.m. January 15 was the biggest firefight Belgian commandos have faced since World War II, captured for the world to see on a home movie shot by one of the town's residents.Toxic mix that makes Belgium fertile ground for terrorism After the commandos broke into the safe house, the two ISIS fighters who had taken up lodging in the building grabbed Kalashnikovs, returned automatic fire and lobbed grenades, using urban warfare skills honed in Syria, according to the official. But Belgian commandos soon shot them both dead and took the suspected quartermaster of the plot into custody after he jumped out of a window. Inside, Belgian police discovered automatic weapons and chemicals necessary to make the high explosive TATP, an explosive many times more powerful than that used by the Boston bombers. They also discovered police uniforms, suggesting the plotters hoped to gain access to sensitive sites in Belgium, according to the senior Belgian counterterrorism official. A GoPro camera was also recovered, suggesting the cell might have been planning to film the attacks for propaganda. Belgian police made 13 arrests that night. Just who was the cell targeting?Within hours, Belgian officials announced they had thwarted a major imminent terrorist attack by fighters who had returned from Syria. Belgian authorities publicly stated the cell's target was believed to be police officers and police stations. Belgian security services had listened to conversations in which the cell members discussed killing police, according to the senior Belgian counterterrorism official. But the official told CNN investigators believe the group planned a much more ambitious and spectacular attack with police just being a "bonus target." The official said that investigators do not yet know the cell's main target or targets but are hopeful they will find out. Brussels houses the headquarters of the European Union's institutions and NATO. JUST WATCHEDWhy so many foreign fighters from Belgium?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWhy so many foreign fighters from Belgium? 02:46Belgian authorities later identified the two dead gunmen as Sofiane Amghar and Khalid Ben Larbi and the alleged quartermaster of the plot as Marouane El Bali.El Bali was charged with "participation in a terrorist organization, possession of explosives with intent to commit a criminal attack and prohibited possession of weapons." The senior Belgian counterterrorism official said El Bali was "like a machine" in furnishing the cell with the supplies they needed to carry out the attack. When Belgian commandos moved in, he was still searching for an ice machine so the TATP the group was poised to make could be cooled and transported, according to the official. "TATP is very unstable and would explode otherwise," they said. El Bali's lawyer, Didier De Quévy, told CNN his client denied having anything to do with terrorism and that El Bali was in the apartment in Verviers to bring a pair of shoes to his friend. He said El Bali jumped out of the window because the apartment was on fire. The Belgian official told CNN El Bali has refused to talk to investigators. El Bali and two others charged with terrorist offenses in the plot remain in custody. A 33-year-old Algerian extradited to Belgium after being arrested in Greece was also charged with terrorism offenses in relation to the plot. The senior counterterrorism official told CNN the Algerian had connections to the cell in Belgium. A cell phone in GreeceThe two dead gunmen and El Bali were all in communication by phone with a suspected Belgian ISIS operative named Abelhamid Abaaoud, a 27-year-old Belgian-Moroccan from Molenbeek. Belgian investigators believed he was the ringleader of the cell and the "link person" to the senior leadership of ISIS in Syria, according to the senior Belgian counterterrorism official. For security reasons, the cell members had an elaborate system to make the phone calls and used coded language. The Algerian extradited to Belgium also had links to Abaaoud according to the official. JUST WATCHEDBelgium PM: We need to do more to combat terrorismReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBelgium PM: We need to do more to combat terrorism 08:36In the weeks before the plot was thwarted, Belgian counterterrorism agencies traced the calls to a cell phone in Greece that they believed was being used by Abaaoud, according to the official. Other intelligence gathering indicated Abaaoud was linked to several senior ISIS operatives in Syria. Belgian investigators believe ISIS senior leadership directed the cell to launch the attack in Belgium, according to the official. The Belgians brought in U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, to try to locate the cell phone in Greece, but neither the Americans nor Greek police were able to locate Abaaoud, according to the official. On Thursday, ISIS claimed in a new issue of its English online language magazine Dabiq that Abaaoud had safely returned to Syria and posted several pictures of him. One picture taken at some point in 2014 in Syria featured Abaaoud standing next to what ISIS claimed were the two gunmen killed in the Verviers siege. They identified them as "Abuz-Zubayr al-Baljīkī (Khālid), and Abū Khālid al-Baljīkī (Sufyān)."The Belgian counterterrorism official confirmed to CNN the photograph did indeed feature the men killed in the raid last month: Khalid Ben Larbi and Sofiane Amghar. In a purported Q&A with Dabiq magazine, Abaaoud claimed he had traveled to Belgium with the two gunmen. Belgian investigators are skeptical of that claim and have no evidence to suggest he was able to reach Belgium. But the senior Belgian counterterrorism official said the trail for Abaaoud has gone cold, and it is possible he was able to return to Syria from Greece. "I was able to leave and come to Shām despite being chased after by so many intelligence agencies. My name and picture were all over the news yet I was able to stay in their homeland, plan operations against them, and leave safely when doing so became necessary," Abaaoud claimed in the Q&A according to ISIS. The journey to joining ISISAbaaoud is believed to have joined ISIS in Syria in early 2014 after traveling from Belgium, according to Guy Van Vlierden, the editor of "emmejihad," a blog on Belgian foreign fighters. At some point, his younger 13-year-old brother joined him there becoming the youngest Belgian jihadi in Syria. According to Vlierden, Abaaoud developed ties to a Libyan ISIS brigade called Al-Battar. In Syria, Abaaoud became known by the fighting names Abou Omar al Soussi and Abu Omar al Belgiki. After joining ISIS, Abaaoud posted several videos of himself on the front lines. In one of them, he can be heard saying "it's not fun seeing blood spilled, but it gives me pleasure from time to time to see blood of the disbelievers run because we grew up watching the blood of Muslims being spilled in the whole world on TV." In March 2014, the video and photo files on one of Abaaoud's cell phones was obtained by the journalist Etienne Huver from sources in a Syrian refugee camp on the Turkish border. In a report Huver filed for the Belgian news channel RTBF, Abaaoud is seen driving a car dragging the corpses of Free Syria army fighters. In Dabiq magazine, Abaaoud acknowledged that "a brother had taken video footage of some of us before a battle, but his camera got lost and was later sold by a murtadd (a lapsed Muslim) to a Western journalist." Abaaoud's family in Belgium, after hearing nothing from Abaaoud after he traveled to Syria, received word in October he had been killed in fighting, they revealed in interviews with the Belgian media. Belgian counterterrorism officials believe he faked his own death so he could travel more easily to Europe to coordinate the plot.Western intelligence agencies believe the Belgium plot indicates ISIS is pivoting toward attacking the West, according to a senior European counterterrorism official.Intelligence suggests the group is seeking to send back European recruits to target the European countries involved in airstrikes against it, according to the official. The UK, France, Holland, Denmark and Belgium are carrying out strikes against ISIS positions in Iraq. More than 750 European extremists have returned to Europe after joining jihadist groups in Syria and Iraq, according to official estimates. The Belgian official said Belgium was facing an unprecedented terrorist threat with significant concern returning fighters from Syria or ISIS-inspired lone wolves could be plotting attacks.Last week, Sen. James Risch, a Republican from Idaho and a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, told CNN's Wolf Blitzer that intelligence suggested ISIS was "moving beyond the aspirational" when it came to plotting attacks against Europe and the U.S. homeland. Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationBelgium anti-terror operation – Police officers gather at the scene of an anti-terrorism operation in Verviers, Belgium, on Thursday, January 15. Two people were killed during a raid on a suspected terror cell, Belgian authorities said. A third suspect was injured and taken into custody.Hide Caption 1 of 7 Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationBelgium anti-terror operation – Police block a street in Verviers.Hide Caption 2 of 7 Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationPolice officers work in Verviers after the raid.Hide Caption 3 of 7 Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationBelgium anti-terror operation – Police set a large security perimeter in the center of Verviers. A senior Belgian counterterrorism official told CNN that the alleged terror cell is believed to have received instructions from ISIS.Hide Caption 4 of 7 Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationThe trio targeted in the raid had been under surveillance for some time, prosecutor's spokesman Thierry Werts told reporters.Hide Caption 5 of 7 Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationVerviers is about 69 miles (111 kilometers) east-southeast of Brussels.Hide Caption 6 of 7 Photos: Belgium anti-terror operationCNN affiliate VTM reported that the terrorism investigation started weeks ago.Hide Caption 7 of 7

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(CNN)CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers pushed back against former Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller on Tuesday for calling California Sen. Kamala Harris "hysterical" during her questioning of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.Winners and losers from Jeff Sessions' testimony on RussiaIn speaking to CNN's Anderson Cooper about Sessions' performance at the Senate intelligence committee hearing, Miller said the attorney general "knocked away some of the hysteria from Kamala Harris and some of the Democrats who wanted to make this a big partisan show."Powers fired back at Miller, asking him, "How was Sen. Kamala Harris hysterical?""It didn't seem like there was any effort to try to get to a real question or to the bottom of things," Miller responded."I think she asked a lot of questions," Powers said. "She was very dogged. I wouldn't say she was any more dogged than Sen. Ron Wyden was, would you say that?"Read More"I think she was hysterical," Miller said. "I don't think Sen. Wyden was trying to get to the bottom of answers either.""But he wasn't hysterical, she was," Powers said.Once again, senators cut off Harris as she rails on Sessions"She was trying to shout down Attorney General Sessions and I thought it was way out of bounds," Miller replied. "This is the second hearing in a row."Not backing down is in Kamala Harris' DNAWhile asking Sessions about his refusal to answer questions Tuesday concerning conversations he may have had with President Donald Trump, Harris, a California Democrat, was interrupted by Sen. John McCain of Arizona.The exchange was an almost exact repeat of last week, when McCain cut in on her intense questioning of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, and committee Chairman Richard Burr told her to stop and let Rosenstein answer.Jason Miller: Sessions knocked away "hysteria from Kamala Harris"Kirsten Powers: "How was Sen. Harris hysterical?" https://t.co/ivRYRNSzBZ— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) June 14, 2017 CNN contributor and Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord added to the fiery exchange between Powers and Miller, saying, "Hysteria is a neutral quality." "And yet, it's just women that usually are called hysterical," Powers said. CNN's Dylan Stafford and Tom LoBianco contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsWorld No. 2 Novak Djokovic will play David Ferrer in Sunday's Paris Masters finalDjokovic comes from behind to beat Roger Federer in Saturday's opening semifinalATP World Tour Finalist Juan Martin del Potro is robbed of prized rosary in ParisItaly takes 2-0 lead in Fed Cup final against under-strength Russian women's teamRafael Nadal failed to clinch the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time in his career after suffering a shock defeat at the Paris Masters on Saturday.The form player of the men's tennis season after coming back from long-term knee problems, Nadal could have added to his 2008 and 2010 feats by beating David Ferrer and reaching the final of the penultimate tournament on the calendar.However, he lost 6-3 7-5 to his third-ranked compatriot, who will defend his title in Sunday's final against Novak Djokovic.The Serbian earlier kept alive his hopes of being year-end No. 1 for the third successive year by beating 17-time grand slam champion Roger Federer in Saturday's opening semifinal."I played maybe my best match this season," Ferrer said after ending a nine-match losing run to Nadal."Paris is very special for me. I made my first final of a grand slam in Roland Garros; last year I won my first Masters 1000 title; now I'm in the final again in Paris."Read: Can Federer overcome back problem in London?Second-ranked Djokovic had to come from behind to win 4-6 6-3 6-2 against the veteran Swiss, who is showing signs of improved form.JUST WATCHEDSecret to beating tennis' big fourReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSecret to beating tennis' big four 05:40JUST WATCHEDDmitry Tursunov's tour of Kuala LumpurReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDmitry Tursunov's tour of Kuala Lumpur 03:03Both matches were dress rehearsals for the ATP World Tour Finals in London next week, where Nadal and Ferrer will be in Group A along with Tomas Berdych and debutant Stanislas Wawrinka.Defending champion Djokovic and six-time winner Federer will be in Group B with Juan Martin del Potro and Richard Gasquet."I was pretty happy with my level of play," said Federer, who will equal Ivan Lendl's record 12 consecutive appearances at the season-ending event. "I wish I could have kept it up for a bit longer and put him under pressure, but Novak battled well to stay in the match in the second set and the third set. Read: Sweet revenge for Federer "I had my chances in the second and third sets. Disappointed right now, but overall it was a good week for me."On Friday, Federer avenged his Swiss Indoors final defeat by Del Potro -- and the Argentine's week got even worse when he was robbed at Paris' Gare du Nord train station en route to Britain.His confidence will be shaken after losing his most prized possession -- a rosary that was blessed by the Pope in Rome this year, which was in a briefcase stolen as he checked in."My Rosary blessed by Pope Francis, I carried it everywhere," the 25-year-old told the ATP Tour website."That's what matters most to me. I was finishing the check-in and was asked for an autograph. I turned around to sign it and, within 20 seconds, it was stolen."JUST WATCHEDWawrinka ready for singles successReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWawrinka ready for singles success 06:11JUST WATCHEDTennis greats gather for ATP reunionReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTennis greats gather for ATP reunion 02:50Read: Serving up a winning dietMeanwhile, the Italian women's team took a big step towards a fourth Fed Cup title after winning both singles matches on the opening day of the final against an under-strength Russia Saturday.Italy, whose last title came in 2010, saw its top-ranked player Sara Errani thrash Irina Khromacheva 6-1 6-4 after Roberta Vinci battled to a 5-7 7-5 8-6 win against Alexandra Panova.Both Russians were making their debut in the largest team tournament in women's international sport, which featured 97 nations this year, as the country's top 11 players were unavailable.The final clashes with the WTA Tour's Tournament of Champions in Bulgaria, a second-tier end-of-season event where Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenckova lost to Sam Stosur in Saturday's semis and Romania's Simona Halep beat Serbian Ana Ivanovic. The International Tennis Federation, which plans to move the Fed Cup final back a week next season, announced Saturday that Tunisia will be banned from the men's 2014 Davis Cup tournament after refusing to allow one of its players to compete against an Israeli.Malek Jaziri had been due to play Amir Weintraub at last month's Tashkent Challenger."There is no room for prejudice of any kind in sport or in society," ITF president Francesco Ricci Bitti said. "The ITF board decided to send a strong message to the Tunisian Tennis Federation that this kind of action will not be tolerated by any of our members. "The board felt that suspension from Davis Cup, a competition that was founded 113 years ago to encourage better understanding through sport, would provide a good lesson for the federation and a fitting penalty for their unfortunate action."

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Rome (CNN)Pope Francis defied Italy's lockdown on Sunday afternoon, leaving his home in the Vatican to pray for those affected by the novel coronavirus at a famous crucifix that believers claim helped to save Romans from the plague in 1522.The Pope stopped his Ford Focus car near the Church of San Marcello in Rome's city center, where the crucifix is kept, in order to walk to the church as a sign of pilgrimage, the Vatican said.Live updates: Coronavirus deaths pass 6,500 worldwide"The Holy Father pleaded for an end to the pandemic that has struck Italy and the world," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement.The Pope also called for "the healing of the many sick, remembered the numerous victims of these past days and asked that their families and friends might find consolation and comfort."He prayed for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, the Vatican said.Read MorePontiff prays before cross and iconPope Francis prays ast San Marcello al Corso church in Rome, home to a crucifix which believers say helped to end an outbreak of the plague in 1522.The wooden crucifix at San Marcello dates from the 14th century. Believers first hailed it as "miraculous" because it survived a fire which burned down the church on May 23, 1519.Three years after the fire, during Rome's Great Plague, the crucifix was carried by the faithful in procession through all the neighborhoods of Rome, from San Marcello to St. Peter's Basilica.The procession lasted 16 days, from August 4 to 20. Legend has it that the plague ended on the day the crucifix reached St. Peter's.Pope Francis walks along the normally bustling Via del Corso in Rome on March 15, 2020. The street was almost empty because of Italy's strict coronavirus restrictions.Since the 1600s, processions from the Church of San Marcello to St. Peter's Basilica have taken place during Jubilee Years. John Paul II embraced the crucifix during the Jubilee Year of 2000.Shortly before praying before San Marcello's crucifix, Pope Francis visited the icon of the Virgin Mary in the Church of St. Mary Major.Pope Francis gives his blessing to an eerily empty St. Peter's SquareKnown as Mary, Health of Romans (Salus Populi Romani) it is a favorite icon of Pope Francis; he visits it to pray before and after every papal trip, and ahead of other important events.Like the San Marcello crucifix, the icon was also carried in procession in an effort to help stop a plague -- this one in 593 -- by Pope St. Gregory the Great. In 1837, prayers were offered to the icon by Pope Gregory XVI in an attempt to end a cholera pandemic, according to the Vatican.

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Story highlightsMaria Sharapova and Serena Williams confirmed for Brisbane InternationalAustralian competition runs between December 30 to January 6Sharapova fit after withdrawing from exhibition game with sore collarboneWilliams set to compete following successful toe operation despite pulling out of game in ThailandTennis stars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams are both set to step up their preparations for the Australian Open by competing at the season-opening Brisbane International, despite injury problems.World No. 2 Sharapova, who has received a first-round bye, was forced to pull out of an exhibition match in Seoul after complaining of a sore collarbone.But the French Open champion, who missed the Brisbane tournament 12 months ago with an ankle problem, is keen to return to action ahead of the first grand slam of the New Year in Melbourne. Keys unlocks door to Australian OpenCommenting on her withdrawal from the exhibition clash against Caroline Wozniacki, Sharapova wrote on her Facebook page: "For everyone in Korea, I'm sorry I had to withdraw from my exhibition match."I woke up the other day with a neck pain and, after doing a few tests, the doctor wants me to take the next few days without any playing."JUST WATCHEDHow do you beat Serena Williams?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHHow do you beat Serena Williams? 01:19JUST WATCHEDSerena Williams' rise to greatnessReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSerena Williams' rise to greatness 07:37JUST WATCHEDMaria Sharapova's greatest hits ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMaria Sharapova's greatest hits 05:02World No. 3 Williams is also set to feature in the $1.5 million tournament, despite pulling out of an exhibition match against Li Na in Thailand following successful toe surgery.How Serena turned disaster into triumphWilliams, who is aiming for a 16th grand slam triumph next month after winning Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2012, is among eight of the world's top-10 women competing in Brisbane.First-round matches start on Sunday, and tournament organizer Cameron Pearson is delighted that both Sharapova and Williams will be present along with world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka."I think Maria and Serena are the two biggest stars in women's tennis so it's great that they're both going to be here and both be fit and ready to play the first tournament of the year," he told Australian media. Meanwhile, U.S.Open champion Andy Murray suffered defeat at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.Murray was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic, who will now face Spain's Nicolas Almagro in the semifinal.David Ferrer booked his place in the last four and a showdown with Novak Djokovic following a 6-2, 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic.

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Story highlightsMcLaren release track-only car inspired by Ayrton SennaMcLaren Senna GTR will cost $1.4 millionDeveloped with contribution from Senna's nephew (CNN)In the month since the unveiling of the new McLaren Senna -- the most extreme road-legal track car ever built by the manufacturer -- all 500 units have been sold. Now McLaren has unveiled a fresh, track-only version -- the Senna GTR.Its McLaren's fastest ever non-F1 car and it will cost $1.4 million. The price tag may be hefty but it buys exclusivity. A maximum of just 75 cars will go into production. For McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt the car's attraction lies in its affinity with the racing circuit. Read More"The very limited number of customers who secure this car will be buying the closest experience you can get to a race car without actually lining up on a circuit grid," Flewitt said in a press release.It's an appropriate aim for a car bearing the name of one of motorsport's greatest drivers. JUST WATCHEDViviane Senna on her brother Ayrton's legacyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHViviane Senna on her brother Ayrton's legacy 03:58READ: How F1 legend's legacy is helping BrazilSenna's legacy with McLarenOver the past three decade, the Brazilian driver has ascended to a near-mythic status, lodging himself firmly in the global consciousness with his three Formula One world championships in 1988, 1990 and 1991 before his tragic death in an accident at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994. Senna's career and legacy are central to the identity of the McLaren team and the naming dedication on these two cars is tribute to the man's importance to F1 history. McLaren Vehicle Line Director Andy Palmer told CNN Sport: "Senna was renowned for his exceptional powers of concentration and single-minded focus on being the best on the track. "Ayrton was completely hardwired into the dynamic experience and renowned for meticulously analyzing his laps and being able to feel even the smallest change made to his racing car."He would also look at every single detail to make the car go faster -- this spirit still lives on at McLaren and is embodied by the car bearing his name."JUST WATCHEDThe Circuit's 2018 Formula One season previewReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHThe Circuit's 2018 Formula One season preview 23:01READ: F1 in 2018 -- faster tires, fewer engines ... and a haloAttached to that aim is the company's dedication to working together with the Senna Foundation, founded in 1994 by Ayrton's sister Viviane.The foundation has pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into the education of Brazilian children. Bruno Senna -- son of Vivianne and nephew of Ayrton -- is a McLaren brand ambassador, racing for the team in the FIA World Endurance Championships, and also contributed to the development of the Senna GTR. McLaren also auctioned off one of the cars at their Winter Ball in December, raising $2.79 million for the Senna Foundation.JUST WATCHEDMercedes boss Toto Wolff on the 2018 F1 seasonReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMercedes boss Toto Wolff on the 2018 F1 season 04:12READ: How Lewis Hamilton's "personal growth" is driving Mercedes forwardInnovative designAlthough the car displayed at the Geneva Motor Show is "not the finished article" according to McLaren Design Engineering Director Dan Parry-Williams, potential buyers will be asked to register interest before the cars are hand-assembled in Woking, England in 2019. Parry-Williams explained: "The McLaren Senna was designed from the outset with the full spectrum of road and track requirements in mind, so developing a GTR version is within the scope of the original project." The McLaren Senna GTR will have a larger front splitter than the standard modelThe new design is entirely focused on maximizing the aerodynamics of the car, with a larger front splitter than its road-car equivalent and the outer skin of the doors squeezed tight into the center of the car to direct airflow and increase speed.In terms of speed, the GTR will fall in line with McLaren's attempt to bring the track-based experience to its customers, posting its fasted circuit lap times outside of F1, thanks to an increased horsepower of 825PS. Despite the inflated price tag, it looks likely that once again McLaren's exclusive range will sell out in record time.

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Story highlightsHubbard is the first transgender athlete to compete at Commonwealth GamesNew Zealander was favorite for goldHer presence has been the cause of much debateGold Coast, Australia (CNN)It was a despondent ending to an afternoon which had promised historic gold. Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard departed the Carrara Sports Arena with a heavily bandaged elbow, ligaments likely ruptured, and hopes of becoming the first transgender athlete to win Commonwealth gold ruined. Follow @cnnsport After much discourse and calls for her to be banned, Hubbard stepped onto the dice Monday as favorite for gold in the women's 90kg-plus category. Having shunned the pre-competition spotlight -- the New Zealander arrived on the Gold Coast later than the rest of her teammates -- the focus was very much on the 40-year-old who has split opinion in recent months. She leaves the Gold Coast without a medal, but has still made her mark by becoming the first transgender athlete to compete at the Commonwealth Games. Read More"Crying my eyes out watch Laurel Hubbard, I wish I could share some of this pressure with her," tweeted dual-international athlete and transgender activist Kirsti Miller."Too many of us have been hurt by sport please Australia make me proud stand up for this brave woman."Crying my eyes out watch Laurel Hubbard, I wish I could share some of this pressure with you.— kirsti miller (@KirstiMiller30) April 9, 2018 New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard competes in the women's 90kg+ final at the Commonwealth Games.But then disaster struck ...READ: Netball idol defies cultural normsREAD: 'Fittest woman on earth' wins goldNo regrets in attempting record liftHubbard started the competition promisingly.Her first attempt of 120kg in the snatch was good enough for first place, but in attempting to break the Games record with a failed 132kg lift the Kiwi damaged her elbow to such an extent that she was unable to compete in the second half of the competition, the clean and jerk. "The one saving grace in all of this is I'm not in any great pain at the moment. I'm sure that will come with time," Hubbard told reporters, adding that she had "no regrets" about the record-breaking attempt. "At this stage we don't know the exact details of the injury. "It seems likely that I have ruptured a ligament, some insignificant tissue damage. But until we have further scanning we won't know the details."... Hubbard injured her arm trying to lift 132kg.'A woman is a woman'After undergoing 12 months of hormone therapy and recording low levels of testosterone, Hubbard -- who lived as Gavin Hubbard until 2014 -- was cleared to compete as a woman by the International Olympic Committee last year. There had been much debate over whether the two-time world silver medalist should have been allowed to participate, with critics claiming an athlete who had previously represented her country as a man had an unfair advantage.Her participation at the Commonwealth Games as a transgender athlete has split opinion.Only last month Australian Weightlifting Federation chief executive Michael Keelan protested against the New Zealander's right to compete, while Samoa's head coach Jerry Wallwork has also voiced his opposition. "A man is a man and a woman is a woman and I know a lot of changes have gone through, but in the past Laurel Hubbard used to be a male champion weightlifter," he told reporters before the competition began Monday."The strength is still there and I think it's very unfair, and for all females it's unfair."Standing at 185 cm and weighing 130kg, Hubbard was the tallest and heaviest athlete in the field. She was also the overwhelming favorite. England's Emily Campbell is one weightlifter who has backed Hubbard.While some of her fellow weightlifters have declined to comment during the Games, England's Emily Campbell --who competed against Hubbard in the 90kg+ category -- was supportive of her rival. "She just wants to lift. That's all she wants to do, come out and lift, have a good time and enjoy doing what we love to do," the English weightlifter told reporters after winning bronze. "People shouldn't be making comments and making her feel horrible for doing something she loves to do."She's human, like the rest of us. It doesn't always go right, doesn't always go to plan."I just hope they're mindful of how she feels. She's a person."Silver medallist Charisma Amoe-Tarrant of Nauru, gold medallist Feagaiga Stowers of Samoa and bronze medallist Emily Campbell of England pose on the podium for the women's 90/+90kg weightlifting final at the Commonwealth Games.'The crowd were magnificent'Described as an "introverted character" by New Zealand's weightlifting high performance director Simon Kent, Hubbard admitted she had worried about the crowd's reaction prior to competition. While the spectators naturally reserved their loudest cheers for home favorite Deb Lovely-Acason, Hubbard's first appearance on the stage was warmly applauded. "The crowd was absolutely magnificent," said Hubbard. "It felt just like a big embrace. "I wanted to give them something that was the best I could do. My only real regret was that I was unable to show that."Look, it would be untrue to say that the thought never crossed my mind. But there's no indication at all that they were anything other than absolutely fantastic. "A real credit to the Australian people and also the broader sporting community."JUST WATCHEDAthletes take the CNN Commonwealth Games QuizReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAthletes take the CNN Commonwealth Games Quiz 02:12Just months after Adam Rippon became the first openly gay American man to win a medal at the Winter Olympics and snowboarder Gus Kenworthy shared a kiss with his boyfriend live on national television in Pyeongchang, gold for Hubbard would have been another momentous moment for the LGBT community at a major international sporting event. While Hubbard's afternoon did not go to script, history was still made and discussions will continue. "I think you have to be true to yourself and I hope in this case that's what I've done," Hubbard added. Samoa's Feagaiga Stowers won the gold medal, with Charisma Amoe-Tarrant of Nauru taking silver.

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London (CNN)For many Britons, the defining characteristic of Prince Philip was not his public service or his royal standing, but his propensity to make unscripted, off-the-cuff and sometimes wildly inappropriate comments.The longest-serving consort in the history of the British monarchy died aged 99 on Friday, leaving behind a lengthy catalog of provocative remarks that cemented his reputation as an outspoken royal, untamed by the family's carefully rehearsed public image. Viewed charitably, those utterances could be seen as examples of a mischievous British sense of humor.In 2011, then-Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to Philip's wit, saying: "Humor is a great part of British life and we thank the duke for his unique contribution." But some comments from the prince strayed undeniably into the realm of casual racism. Read MoreDuring a royal visit to China in 1986, for instance, Philip described Beijing as "ghastly" and told British students: "If you stay here much longer you'll all be slitty-eyed." He also quipped: "If it has four legs and is not a chair, has wings and is not an aeroplane, or swims and is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it." Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip visit the Great Wall of China in 1986.Remarks like those threatened to turn him into a caricature, and the China comments were so ill-judged that they were a scandal even at the time. But as the years have passed, his reputation has softened and some of his more problematic comments have faded in the collective British memory. "He was a throwback to old-school racism. Painting him as a benign, cuddly uncle of the nation is simply untrue," said Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University, on Friday. "When he says things about Chinese people's eyes and chucking spears, it's very ugly and would not be tolerated anywhere else nor from anyone else," Andrews told CNN. A long history of controversial remarksEven as a lifelong royal who married into the British monarchy more than seven decades ago, Philip retained a reputation as something of an outsider. He often flashed a self-deprecating humor that went down well at official occasions. "My generation, although reasonably well-schooled, is probably the worst educated of this age," he said at one such event. "Don't ask me to explain why it is that (the Queen) has an official birthday in June, when her proper birthday's in April -- you'll just have to accept it," he said at another. That reputation as a maverick was sometimes further boosted by his off-hand comments, which frequently dominated headlines on official trips and were occasionally picked up when the duke believed he was out of earshot. Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, longtime consort to Queen Elizabeth II, dies  In 1995, Philip riffed on a British stereotype that Scots enjoy a drink, asking a driving instructor in Scotland: "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?" He also became an unlikely public voice during the debate over gun control in Britain in the mid-1990s, which broke out after a shooting at Dunblane Primary School in Scotland left 16 dead. "If a cricketer, for instance, suddenly decided to go into a school and batter a lot of people to death with a cricket bat, which he could do very easily... I mean are you going to ban cricket bats?" he said on BBC radio. It was an extraordinary intervention, as senior royals are expected to remain resolutely apolitical. Sometimes, a comment from the prince presented royal officials with public relations fires that required rapid extinguishing. He came across as out-of-touch and aloof -- a charge the royals have often faced -- when he told NBC's "Meet the Press" in 1969 that the monarchy was running out of money, and that its members might have to move to smaller premises. But it was his comments about other nationalities -- often inappropriate, occasionally racist and sometimes made on visits hosted by the nations who were the subject of them -- that most complicate his legacy. During a 1998 conversation with a British student who had been trekking in Papua New Guinea, Prince Philip asked: "You managed not to get eaten, then?" -- an apparent reference to the historic belief that cannibalism had been practiced on the South Pacific islands. In 2002, he shocked a Bangladeshi teenager at a London youth club by saying the 14-year-old "looks as if he is on drugs." The same year, he is reported to have asked Australian Aborigines: "Do you still throw spears at each other?" A year later, the Queen and Prince Philip went to open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Nigeria. It was the Queen's first visit in 47 years. Greeted by Nigeria's then-President, Olusegun Obasanjo, who was wearing traditional robes, Philip quipped: "You look like you're ready for bed." Prince Philip toasts then-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abuja in 2003.In 2009, at a Buckingham Palace reception to honor 400 influential British Indians, he told an executive named Atul Patel: "There's a lot of your family here tonight," after seeing his name badge. Patel is a common family name in India. Since Philip's death was announced, some on social media have argued that his more problematic remarks should not be dismissed. "Many of the same people who were having conversations about Prince Philip's history of racism and colonialism are now saying we should also mourn him," Frederick Joseph, an American writer whose book about his experiences with racism was published last year, tweeted on Friday. And the timing of the duke's death, just weeks after the royal family became embroiled in a row over racism following an interview given by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Oprah Winfrey, has added to the intensity of debate. Egyptian-American commentator Mona Eltahawy called the blanket news coverage of Philip's death "ridiculous," saying he belonged to an institution "which colonized and pillaged so extensively." Other online users, meanwhile, resurfaced a 2017 Al Jazeera opinion piece by Hamid Dabashi, Professor of Iranian studies and comparative literature at Columbia University, which concluded: "There is a beautiful barbarity of truth to Prince Philip's racism, exposing the ugly hypocrisy at the very foundation of 'Western civilisation.'" The prince himself once noted his expertise in "dontopedalogy -- the science of opening your mouth and putting your foot in it" -- something, he said, he had "practiced for a good many years."

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(CNN)UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's credibility was once again thrown into doubt on Wednesday, after leaked emails appeared to contradict his claim of having no involvement in the evacuation of animals from a British charity in Afghanistan as the country fell to the Taliban and people were scrambling to find a way out.The release of emails by a cross-party parliamentary committee on Foreign Affairs prompted claims that Britain's embattled leader had lied, at a time when he is already facing accusations of misleading Parliament over Covid-19 possibly rule-busting parties at Downing Street, which are now the subject of a police investigation.Suggestions that vital resources were used to rescue animals instead of people at Johnson's request have been circulating for months, after tweets on the issue from the UK Defense Secretary in August and then in written testimony from an ex-UK Foreign Office staffer, who detailed the UK's "dysfunctional" and "chaotic" evacuation effort. In December, the Prime Minister dismissed the allegation as "complete nonsense."But emails published by Parliament on Wednesday, supplied by the whistleblower Raphael Marshall as evidence in an ongoing inquiry into the UK's messy Afghanistan exit, paint a different picture.'Chaotic' and slow British response left thousands of Afghans unable to flee the Taliban, whistleblower claimsOne email, sent by a Foreign Office official on August 25 at 12:20 p.m. local time, states that "The PM" had just "authorized" the evacuation of staff and animals from Nowzad, a charity run by former British Royal Marines Cmdr. Pen Farthing, while lobbying a colleague to help with evacuations for another animal charity.Read More"Equivalent charity Nowzad, run by an ex-Royal Marine, has received a lot of publicity and the PM has just authorised their staff and animals to be evacuated, [animal charity -- name redacted] are hoping to be treated in the same capacity (granted LOTR)," the email reads, referring to permission to leave outside the rules of immigration.A second email, sent between Foreign Office officials later that day, references the "PM's decision" to evacuate Nowzad staff, but doesn't mention animals."In light of the PM's decision earlier today to evacuate the staff of the Nowzad animal charity, the [animal charity -- name redacted] (another animal rights NGO) is asking for agreement to the entry of [details redacted] staff, all Afghan nationals," it reads.On its website, Nowzad confirms that its founder, Farthing, was rescued from Afghanistan with the organization's staff and their immediate families, along with 94 dogs and 68 cats. In a statement responding to the leaked emails, Nowzad said it had no insight into how the decision was made to evacuate their animals and it is "appalled to find ourselves at the centre of a political media debate on who did what and when" in relation to the evacuation. It said Farthing had also submitted evidence to the select committee.Downing Street has continued to deny that Johnson had any involvement in evacuating more than 150 animals, while evacuation requests from thousands of desperate Afghans went unfilled. "It remains the case that the PM didn't instruct officials on this case," a Downing Street press officer said Wednesday. The revelations mark the latest blow to Johnson, who is clinging to power despite drowning in scandals -- among them, being accused of lying to Parliament over his knowledge of gatherings held at Downing Street during lockdown.Police investigating 'number of events' held in Boris Johnson's Downing Street during Covid restrictionsOpposition lawmaker John Healey tweeted Wednesday: "Once again, the PM has been caught out lying. He should never have given priority to flying animals out of Afghanistan while Afghans who worked for our forces were left behind.""We need to know why the PM overruled the Defense Secretary with this decision," Healey said.UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace had publicly said people must be prioritized when the military was in the midst of evacuating thousands at risk. But that changed suddenly on August 25, when Wallace announced on Twitter that they had been given the green light.Once authorization was given, he tweeted "those most at risk" would continue to be processed first, adding, "no one has the right in this humanitarian crisis to jump the queue."

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(CNN)Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has defended its decision to train female soldiers to march in high heels, following an outcry from local lawmakers.Women from the Ukrainian armed forces will march in a parade to mark the 30th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, according to a statement from Army Inform, the defense ministry's official news agency, published Thursday.They have been training twice a day to master the steps and are progressing well, Major Eugene Balabushka told Army Inform. Balabushka confirmed the plan to wear high heels during the parade.Ivanna Medvid, a cadet at the Military Institute of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, has been training for more than a month. "Today, for the first time, training takes place in high-heeled shoes," she told Army Inform. "It's a little harder than in boots, but we try."US Army will allow female soldiers to wear ponytails in all uniformsHowever, the decision to march in high heels angered a number of lawmakers after local media picked up images published by the defense ministry.Read MoreElena Kondratyuk, deputy chairman of the Ukrainian parliament, joined members of parliament from the "Equal Opportunities" cross-party group to call on defense minister Andrei Taran to reevaluate the decision to make female soldiers wear heels while marching.And Olga Stefanishina, vice prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine; Marina Lazebnaya, minister of social policy; Yulia Laputina, minister for veterans' affairs; and Yekaterina Levchenko, government envoy for gender policy, signed a joint statement criticizing the decision. "Shoes with heels are incompatible with the combat capability of soldiers, and a 'Prussian' step on a parade in such shoes is a deliberate harm to the health of soldiers," reads the statement, posted on Stefanishina's Facebook page on Friday.Switzerland's female soldiers can finally stop wearing men's underwearThere are 57,000 women serving in the Ukrainian armed forces, according to the post, and the country is introducing NATO standards, under which the principle of equality of rights and obligations of servicemen, regardless of gender, applies unconditionally.In response to the criticism, the defense ministry uploaded a series of pictures to Facebook of female soldiers from other armies wearing high heels.But Stefanishina and the cosignatories of her statement pointed out that while the armies of some NATO member countries issue high heels to women as part of their dress uniform, they are not worn while marching in parades.The officials called on the ministry to replace the high-heeled shoes, appoint a gender adviser and carry out a survey of women in the security and defense sector to find out how they feel about working conditions, including their uniforms.Following the criticism, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that it will issue "new, improved footwear" for female soldiers.Defense minister Taran said he has ordered his deputies to look into new footwear, which will be "ergonomic and made in the shortest possible time."However, it is not clear exactly when the new footwear will be available.The decision came after Taran met with female cadets and listened to their proposals, according to Saturday's statement.This story has been updated with more information.

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(CNN)A man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after an alleged attack on a taxi driver at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this month, a criminal complaint states. The alleged victim is a member of the Sikh faith, according to the Sikh Coalition, a New York based advocacy group. The driver was at a taxi stand outside Terminal 4 at the airport on January 3 when he was involved in a verbal dispute with 21-year-old Mohamed Hassanain who then assaulted him, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Queens District Attorney's Office.Hate crimes, shooting incidents in New York City have surged since last year, NYPD data showHassanain allegedly hit the victim in the face and body multiple times, according to the complaint. Hassanain told investigators that he was at the airport to pick up his girlfriend. "I saw a cab driver there who cursed at me. I threw a punch and cursed at him," said Hassanain, the complaint states.During the incident, the driver says Hassanain told him: "you turban guy, go back to your country," the complaint states.Read MoreThe New York City Police Department arrested Hassanain on Thursday and he was arraigned in Queens County Criminal Court on Friday. He is charged with assault in the third degree as a hate crime, assault in the third degree, and harassment in the second degree, according to the complaint.CNN has reached out for comment from a legal aid attorney for Hassanain but has not heard back. The driver's turban fell off during the alleged attack and he went to a hospital with pain in his chest and arms as a result of the alleged attack, according to the complaint."For those who aren't Sikh, I can't put into words what it means to have your turban knocked off -- or to see someone else's turban knocked off," Simran Jeet Singh, senior fellow for the Sikh Coalition, said in a tweet a day after the alleged incident. This is what a Sikh child faces in America"It's visceral and gut-wrenching and just so disheartening to witness," the tweet said."I am thankful to law enforcement, the Sikh Coalition, and all those in the community who have offered their strength in this difficult time," the victim, identified only as "Mr. Singh" by the Sikh Coalition, said in a statement released by the organization Friday. The group said it wished to help preserve the man's anonymity."No one should experience what I did -- but if they do, I hope they receive the same overwhelming amount of support and quick, professional action by the authorities in response," the statement said."We are shocked and angered too, Mr. Singh," New York City Mayor Eric Adams tweeted Friday. "This is an outrageous attack. We say 'hate has no home' in New York City and we're living that value."The US State Department for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs said in a tweet it was "deeply disturbed" about the incident and that it condemns "any form of hate-based violence."Hassanain's next court appearance is scheduled for March 8, according to the district attorney's office.CNN's Liam Reilly, Laura Ly and Artemis Moshtaghian contributed to this report.

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Story highlights Lawyer says Edward Snowden could get asylum answer in three months Snowden might be able to leave airport in days while request is considered Lawyer indicates Snowden might take time in Russia, despite asylum offers elsewhereSnowden, charged with espionage in U.S., has been in a Moscow airport for 3 weeksAmerican intelligence-leaker Edward Snowden applied for temporary asylum in Russia on Tuesday, a move that might soon allow him to leave Moscow's international airport while the request is considered, a Russian lawyer who helped him with the request told CNN.If the request is granted, Snowden would be able to live in Russia -- and even travel abroad -- for at least a year, lawyer Anatoly Kucherena said.And, despite previous indications that Snowden eventually wanted refuge in Latin America, Kucherena indicated Tuesday that Snowden might take his time in Russia."As far as I know, he's planning to stay in Russia to learn Russian culture, Russian language and (to) live here," Kucherena said. Kucherena told the state-run RIA Novosti news agency that Snowden "intends to stay in Russia for now."JUST WATCHEDSnowden applies for temporary asylumReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSnowden applies for temporary asylum 02:31JUST WATCHEDWill Snowden release more intelligence? ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWill Snowden release more intelligence? 03:02JUST WATCHEDPutin opens up on Snowden situationReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHPutin opens up on Snowden situation 01:13JUST WATCHEDSnowden called responsible whistleblowerReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSnowden called responsible whistleblower 06:49"I asked him (what his plans were), he doesn't plan to go anywhere just yet," Kucherena said, according to RIA Novosti.This is the latest in a series of steps that Snowden has made in an attempt to establish a life outside the United States, where he faces espionage charges after publicly admitting that he released documents to the media that exposed U.S. mass surveillance programs.Kucherena said Snowden wrote the asylum request Tuesday at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport, where he has been holed up for the past three weeks because the United States revoked his passport.Russia's Federal Migration Service could take up to three months to consider Snowden's request, said Kucherena, a lawyer with a Kremlin advisory body. Interactive map: Snowden's movements and asylum requestsWithin a few days, Snowden should receive a certificate showing that the request is under consideration, and that certificate will allow him to legally leave the airport's transit area, Kucherena said.Putin: Snowden 'shifting position' on meeting asylum conditionsSnowden, a former National Security Agency contractor, left Hawaii for Hong Kong this year and leaked NSA documents to the media, sparking worldwide controversy over U.S. surveillance programs. After he publicly identified himself as the leaker last month, he departed Hong Kong for Russia, where he is believed to have been staying in a transit area of the Moscow airport.Snowden's application may be a shift in his position. About two weeks ago, he reportedly withdrew a request for asylum in Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Snowden would need to "stop his work aimed at harming our American partners" if he wanted to stay in the country.But on Friday, in a meeting with human rights activists and lawyers, Snowden reportedly said he wanted temporary asylum in Russia while awaiting safe transit to Latin America, and added that he will not harm the United States in the future.The presidents of Venezuela and Bolivia have said their countries would give him asylum, and Nicaragua's president said he would offer it "if circumstances permit." But he would need the legal ability to travel there -- something that temporary asylum in Russia could give him.Journalist: Snowden has more documents that could harm U.S.Over the weekend, a journalist who first published the leaked documents said that Snowden has more damaging information that could be a "nightmare" for the U.S. government.Glenn Greenwald of The Guardian told an Argentine newspaper, La Nacion, that releasing more information to hurt the United States is not Snowden's goal. However, he said, Snowden has a "large number" of documents about software people use "without consciously agreeing to surrender their rights to privacy."Snowden has given copies of the papers to several people, Greenwald told the paper, according to an English translation."The U.S. government should be on their knees every day praying that nothing happens to Snowden, because if something happens, all information will be revealed, and that would be their worst nightmare," he said.Report: Microsoft collaborated closely with NSA

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Story highlightsThe former Catalan leader says Spain's PM should accept regional election resultsMariano Rajoy says he will call on Catalonia's Parliament to meet January 17 (CNN)The former leader of Catalonia urged Madrid to enter political negotiations following a regional election that gave pro-independence parties a majority in the Catalan parliament."We are a democratically mature country that has earned the right to become a republic of free men and women," said former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont. In a recorded address made from self-imposed exile in Brussels, Belgium, Puigdemont appealed to Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to accept the election results."The ballot boxes have spoken, democracy has spoken, everyone has been able to express themselves. What is Rajoy waiting for in order to accept the results?" Puigdemont said in a speech posted Saturday on social media.It's unlikely Rajoy will be receptive to the appeal. He has refused to meet with Puigdemont, who went to Brussels after Spanish authorities announced they were seeking his arrest. Rajoy says he will meet only with leaders of the pro-unity Ciutadans (Citizens) party. Read MoreSpain's Rajoy rejects ex-Catalan leader's call to meetThe Spanish government called the early regional election for Catalonia in the hope of quelling the separatist movement, whose push for independence this year triggered the crisis.That ambition, however, was thwarted when voters backed the three pro-independence parties. Ciutadans, known in the rest of Spain as Ciudadanos, came in first in the December 21 election. However, its 37 seats are not enough for it to form a majority government.In his video message, Puigdemont stands in front of the Catalan and European Union flags."The Spanish government has a new opportunity to behave as the European democracy it claims to be and therefore recognize the results of the elections that took place on December 21," he said in Catalan, "and in this way to start a political negotiation with the legitimate government of Catalonia."Puigdemont called the 82% voter participation rate a "historic" success and accused Rajoy of using "repression" and "intervention" as a way to deal with the separatist movement.Millennials in the region appear to back independence. An opinion poll by the Center for Opinion Studies in Catalonia found that more than half of Catalans between the ages of 18 and 34 would vote to break away from Spain given a simple choice of yes or no.The millennials voting for Catalan independenceFriday, Rajoy told reporters that he will call on Catalonia's new Parliament to hold its inaugural session on January 17.Rajoy called for "constructive dialogue, open and realistic, always within the law." Analysis: No mood for compromise after close voteThe Prime Minister said: "I hope that Catalonia will be open, from now on, to a phase of open dialogue, not confrontation, of cooperation, not imposition, and plurality, not unilaterally." Rajoy last week said the results showed a decline in support for pro-independence parties since 2010, although "not as much as we wanted." The leader remains under pressure after the vote made it clear that there is no easy way out of Spain's worst political crisis in decades.Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont welcomes the election results in a speech from Brussels, Belgium.For his part, Puigdemont was pushed from power after his government held an illegal independence referendum October 1 and lawmakers unilaterally declared the region's independence from Spain.Following Catalan lawmakers' declaration of independence, Madrid dismissed the entire Catalan government and Parliament and seized control of the region.CNN's Angela Dewan and Laura Smith-Spark, and CNN en Español's Iban De Miguel and Pau Mosquera, contributed to this report.

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Story highlights "I do not dispute I killed him," Michael Adebolajo says of soldier Lee RigbyHe and Michael Adebowale deny murder, conspiracy and attempted murder chargesWhen asked about al Qaeda, Adebolajo said: "I love them"Adebolajo calls himself "a soldier of Allah"One of the men accused of the brutal daylight killing of British soldier Lee Rigby told a jury Monday that he killed the soldier because he is fighting a war."I do not dispute I killed him," Michael Adebolajo said under cross-examination at the Old Bailey criminal court in London.Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, are accused of murder, conspiracy to murder a police officer and attempted murder of a police officer. They have denied the charges.Earlier Monday, as he gave testimony for the first time, Adebolajo said that he loved al Qaeda and that he found the opening Iraq war campaign disgusting.When asked what he thought of al Qaeda, Adebolajo, who has said he identified himself as Mujahid Abu Hamza, said: "I love them and I consider them my brothers in Islam."JUST WATCHEDProsecutor outlines 'callous murder' ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHProsecutor outlines 'callous murder' 01:34JUST WATCHEDAlarming testimony in UK murder trailReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAlarming testimony in UK murder trail 03:04Questioned by his defense lawyer, Adebolajo told jurors he was against British foreign policy but did not believe his Islamic views led him onto the path he had taken. "Even before I became Muslim, I did not agree with foreign policy," he said, then describing an early memory of watching the Iraq war on television."Operation shock and awe -- I saw it unfold on BBC and CNN what not, and I was disgusted, you know. It was reported as if it was praiseworthy," he said."I knew that every one of those bombs was killing someone. I was disgusted."When he was asked what his defense to the charge of murder was, Adebolajo said: "I am a soldier. I am a soldier of Allah," citing the ongoing war in Afghanistan."I understand that some people may not recognize this because we do not wear fatigues ... but we are still soldiers."Lee Rigby's family in courtThe prosecution says the suspects deliberately attacked an unarmed man from behind using a vehicle as a weapon, "and then they murdered him and mutilated his body with a meat cleaver and knives."The killing of Rigby outside the Woolwich Barracks in southeast London on May 22 shocked the nation. He left behind a wife and a young son.The soldier's relatives sat just meters away as Adebolajo spoke to the court. "Obviously growing up, I never thought of killing a man. This is not something any average child thinks of. But when a soldier joins the army, he knows he will likely kill a man one day," Adebolajo said."When I became a jihad, I knew that one day I might end up killing a soldier." He said the only way he knew that Rigby was a soldier was because of his backpack."No Muslim hopes to kill anybody," he said.When asked about the planning of the attack, he likened it to a general in the British military planning an attack: "He knows people will die. This is what happens in war.""He (Rigby) was a fusilier. He was a professional machine gun."Adebolajo gave a matter-of-fact account of his actions at Woolwich. He said that striking Rigby with the car was not intended and that he got out of the car and killed him.While pathologists told the court last week that the force of the impact rendered Rigby unconscious, Adebolajo disputed that, saying that through the cracked windscreen, he saw Rigby moving.At that point, Rigby's widow left the court in tears.He said he had already killed the soldier by the time his co-defendant got out of the car."I killed him because it was a command from Allah," he said.Adebolajo said he had tried to travel to Somalia in 2010 but was captured in Kenya and returned to the UK.Last week, the court heard the statement of forensic psychiatrist Tim McKinley, who interviewed Adebolajo three times while he was being treated at a hospital after being shot by police shortly after the attack on Rigby. The psychiatrist described the defendant as polite and said he showed no signs of mental disorder, remorse or regret. Adebolajo told him he posed no threat to civilians, police or medical staff but would be a continued threat to the British military.

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London (CNN)When Boris Johnson's girlfriend Carrie Symonds joined the entourage of staff who gathered outside 10 Downing Street to watch his first speech as British Prime Minister, witnesses reported that photographers went "bananas."Until now, the 31-year-old former Conservative party communications official has done a pretty good job of staying out of the media spotlight -- rarely seen on the campaign trail and steering clear of historic moments like meeting the Queen.Keeping a low profile for the past 18 months as girlfriend of a senior politician is one thing. But doing the same as partner of the Prime Minister will prove more difficult. In recent days, the British media has gone into overdrive. From her living arrangements (will she move into Downing Street?) to her involvement in diplomatic affairs (will she accompany Johnson on foreign trips?), every aspect of Symonds's relationship with Johnson has been the subject of speculation.Boris Johnson delivers his first speech as UK prime minister, watched by Carrie Symonds and staff. Downing Street told CNN it did not know whether Symonds would move in to the famous residence.Read MoreThese are uncharted waters for the British establishment -- never in living memory has a UK Prime Minister had an unmarried partner while in office. Unlike US first ladies, UK first partners have no strictly defined role, and it will largely be up to Symonds to shape it."It's kind of made up as they go along, so it's very dependent on the personality of the particular person, said Professor Tony Travers, director of the Institute of Public Affairs at the London School of Economics. Travers pointed to the way former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie continued her career as a lawyer and "was very much her own person with almost nothing to do" with her husband's job.Meanwhile Theresa May's husband Philip stood by her side as she delivered her final speech as Prime Minister. "He decided to have a supportive, low profile, and the press pretty much left it at that," said Travers. Boris Johnson's father Stanley with Carrie Symonds at an anti-whaling protest outside the Japanese Embassy in London. A powerful political communicator The new Prime Minister is also unusual for having a partner who had a political career -- long before she met Johnson. The daughter of Matthew Symonds, a co-founder of the Independent newspaper, and the paper's lawyer Josephine McCaffee, Symonds had a privileged upbringing in southwest London where she attended a private girls' school.Symonds studied theater studies and art history at the well-respected University of Warwick, before working as a press officer for the Conservative Party in 2010 and quickly rising up its ranks. She was part of the campaign team that helped to get Johnson re-elected as mayor of London in 2012.Then-Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson with Carrie Symonds at the Conservative Party's fundraising Black and White Ball in 2018. At 29, Symonds became the youngest-ever director of communications at the party, and analysts say she's been crucial in tidying up Johnson's famously disheveled persona during the leadership campaign."Since she's come on the scene he's become a much trimmer figure, he's lost weight, he's had his hair cut ... he's definitely smartened up his appearance," said Caroline Wheeler, deputy political editor at the Sunday Times newspaper. Symonds is a "very established political communicator," Wheeler added. "She'll know how to keep him on message."Throughout the leadership campaign Johnson was "very careful" about whom he spoke to, said Wheeler, doing few newspaper interviews and shunning some of the major TV debates. Boris Johnson's first full day as UK Prime Minister"He's been a lot more disciplined figure and lots of people have credited Carrie with that transformation," Wheeler said.Symonds now works as a senior adviser to conservation charity Oceana, and her Twitter feed is filled with stories ranging from overfishing to banning trophy hunting.Some analysts believe she will have the PM's ear on the climate crisis and animal welfare, an issue that Johnson unexpectedly touched on during his inaugural speech."She'll influence policies, particularly the environment," said LBC radio broadcaster and political commentator Iain Dale. Johnson has been "talking a lot about climate change during the campaign," he said.The 'taxi cab rapist'Symonds has also spoken out about other issues important to her. Barely out of her teens, she spoke publicly about her encounter with John Worboys -- known in the UK as the "taxi cab rapist" who is thought to have assaulted at least 100 victims.At 19, Symonds caught a lift with Worboys to her home in west London and during the ride he offered her alcohol -- much like the other spiked drinks he gave his victims. She said that as a result, she does not know what happened afterward. Symonds waived her anonymity in the case, telling a number of British papers about her ordeal. She also helped to launch a judicial review after the parole board decided Worboys was no longer a threat.The review later found Worboys still posed a major risk to the public, and would remain in jail. The justice system had "let us down," Symonds wrote in the Evening Standard. "Finally we've been proved right."Tabloid fodderToday, Symonds is in British newspapers for different reasons. At 55, Johnson is more than two decades older than her. He is still married to his wife of 26 years, Marina Wheeler, with whom he has four children. The couple separated last year and reports of Johnson's alleged extra-marital affairs -- and children out of wedlock -- have long graced the pages of the UK papers.Boris Johnson and ex-wife Marina Wheeler pictured in 2014. Johnson has never publicly addressed the issue of his extra-marital children. CNN contacted Johnson's office for comment but had not received a reply at time of publication. Given Johnson's complicated private life, his relationship with Symonds "has got all the ingredients for the type of thing tabloid newspapers love," said Travers.But their relationship is also a reflection of modern Britain, said Wheeler. "There are lot of people who choose to live together without being married," she said. "And I think it's important that those who are running the country, reflect what many people in this country are doing."The couple's relationship was put under the spotlight like never before during the leadership campaign after police were called to an argument at Symonds's south London flat. Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves from the steps of No. 10 Downing Street after giving a statement in London in July 2019. He had just become prime minister.Hide Caption 1 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonA 21-year-old Johnson speaks with Greek Minister for Culture Melina Mercouri in June 1986. Johnson at the time was president of the Oxford Union, a prestigious student society.Hide Caption 2 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson started his career as a journalist. He was fired from an early job at The Times for fabricating a quote. He later became a Brussels correspondent and then an assistant editor for The Daily Telegraph. From 1994 to 2005, he was editor of the weekly magazine The Spectator.Hide Caption 3 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonIn 2001, Johnson was elected as a member of Parliament. He won the seat in Henley for the Conservative Party.Hide Caption 4 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson looks apologetic after fouling Germany's Maurizio Gaudino during a charity soccer match in Reading, England, in May 2006.Hide Caption 5 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson is congratulated by Conservative Party leader David Cameron, right, after being elected mayor of London in May 2008. Cameron later became prime minister.Hide Caption 6 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson, left, poses with a wax figure of himself at Madame Tussauds in London in May 2009.Hide Caption 7 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson poses for a photo in London in April 2011. He was re-elected as the city's mayor in 2012.Hide Caption 8 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson and his wife, Marina, enjoy the atmosphere in London ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony in July 2012. The couple separated in 2018 after 25 years of marriage. Hide Caption 9 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson gets stuck on a zip line during an event in London's Victoria Park in August 2012.Hide Caption 10 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson poses with his father, Stanley, and his siblings, Rachel and Jo, at the launch of his new book in October 2014. Stanley Johnson was once a member of the European Parliament.Hide Caption 11 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson takes part in a charity tug-of-war with British military personnel in October 2015.Hide Caption 12 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson kisses a wild salmon while visiting a fish market in London in June 2016. A month earlier, he stepped down as mayor but remained a member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.Hide Caption 13 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson arrives at a news conference in London in June 2016. During the Brexit referendum that year, he was under immense pressure from Prime Minister Cameron to back the Remain campaign. But he broke ranks and backed Brexit at the last minute.Hide Caption 14 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson sits next to Prime Minister Theresa May during a Cabinet meeting in November 2016. Johnson was May's foreign secretary for two years before resigning over her handling of Brexit.Hide Caption 15 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonAs foreign secretary. Johnson meets with US House Speaker Paul Ryan in April 2017. Johnson was born in New York City to British parents and once held dual citizenship. But he renounced his US citizenship in 2016.Hide Caption 16 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson launches his Conservative Party leadership campaign in June 2019.Hide Caption 17 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt take part in the Conservative Leadership debate in June 2019.Hide Caption 18 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson speaks in July 2019 after he won the party leadership vote to become Britain's next prime minister.Hide Caption 19 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonBritain's Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Johnson at Buckingham Palace, where she invited him to become Prime Minister and form a new government.Hide Caption 20 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson poses with his dog Dilyn as he leaves a polling station in London in December 2019.Hide Caption 21 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson appears on stage alongside Bobby Smith during the count declaration in London in December 2019. Johnson's Conservative Party won a majority in the UK's general election, securing his position as Prime Minister.Hide Caption 22 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson and his partner, Carrie Symonds, react to election results from his study at No. 10 Downing Street.Hide Caption 23 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson speaks on the phone with Queen Elizabeth II in March 2020.Hide Caption 24 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonIn March 2020, Johnson announced in a video posted to Twitter that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. "Over the last 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government's response via video conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this," Johnson said. He was later hospitalized after his symptoms had "worsened," according to his office.Hide Caption 25 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonAfter recovering from the coronavirus, Johnson returned to work in late April 2020.Hide Caption 26 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson and staff members are pictured together with wine at a Downing Street garden in May 2020. In January 2022, Johnson apologized for attending the event, which took place when Britons were prohibited from gathering due to strict coronavirus restrictions.Hide Caption 27 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson wears a face mask as he visits the headquarters of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in July 2020.Hide Caption 28 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sits across from Johnson in the garden of No. 10 Downing Street in July 2020.Hide Caption 29 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson holds a crab in Stromness Harbour during a visit to Scotland in July 2020.Hide Caption 30 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson is seen with his wife, Carrie, after their wedding at London's Westminster Cathedral in May 2021. The ceremony, described by PA Media as a "secret wedding," was reportedly held in front of close friends and family, according to several British newspaper accounts.Hide Caption 31 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson and US President Joe Biden speak at Carbis Bay in Cornwall, England, after their bilateral meeting in June 2021. Biden and Johnson were participating in the G7 summit that weekend.Hide Caption 32 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonQueen Elizabeth II greets Johnson at Buckingham Palace in June 2021. It was the Queen's first in-person weekly audience with the Prime Minister since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.Hide Caption 33 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson delivers his keynote speech on the final day of the annual Conservative Party Conference in October 2021.Hide Caption 34 of 35 Photos: British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonJohnson speaks in the House of Commons in January 2022. He apologized for attending a May 2020 garden party that took place while the UK was in a hard lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19. Johnson told lawmakers he believed the gathering to be a work event but that, with hindsight, he should have sent attendees back inside.Hide Caption 35 of 35Neighbors recorded Symonds telling Johnson to "get off me" and "get out of my flat." Police said that officers arrived and "spoke to all occupants of the address, who were all safe and well."The incident raised questions about whether Britain's next leader owed the public an explanation for what happens behind closed doors."The British press is supposed to operate on a 'public interest' basis," said Travers. Meaning "does the prime minister's private life in any way impinge on their capacity to do their job?"With the UK in the grip of its worst political crisis in decades, Johnson is under huge pressure to deliver Brexit by the October 31 deadline. 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Story highlightsBrazilian legend Pele rose from slums to superstardomNew Pele film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in New York Only player to ever win three World Cups He won his first as a 17-year-old in Sweden (CNN)To any fan of the beautiful game, Pele is much more than just a retired footballer: He's a global icon. Emerging from the slums of Brazil, Pele led his country to three World Cup titles -- more than any player in history -- and experienced a career of dizzying heights that even he could not have imagined.Follow @cnnsport "I don't know why God gave me this experience, I never expected to be Pele or to be known all over the world," the legendary striker told CNN's Don Riddell before the recent premiere of his biopic "Pele: Birth of a Legend" in New York. "I wanted to be a footballer. I wanted to be like my father."The inspirational rags-to-riches feature, written and directed by American brothers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist, was showcased at the Tribeca Film Festival last weekend and goes on general release next month. Known for their football documentary "The Two Escobars," the brothers couldn't believe their luck when Pele agreed to the project. Read More"There is a certain magical presence that enters with Pele," said Jeff Zimbalist. "We can have all of the big swells of emotion and riveting play action of a classic sports narrative, but we can also have this deeply personal and psychological journey." I am proud to announce that my #PeléFilm is coming out in the USA, in theaters and video-on-demand starting May 13. pic.twitter.com/AxG6htnSQs— Pelé (@Pele) April 6, 2016 It's a story that begins with Pele's days as a youngster in Sao Paulo, following his rise from a poor shoe-shiner to a prodigious teenager and, ultimately, a world champion at the tender age of 17. The younger Pele is played by Leonardo Lima Carvalho; Kevin de Paula plays the adult version.Pele credits his father, former Fluminense player Dondinho -- played by Seu Jorge -- as his source of inspiration by pushing him to perfect all his moves, including his famous bicycle kick, the poster image of the film. "I think it was a lot of work; hard work and training. My father insisted to me to repeat and repeat," Pele reflected, adding that the acrobatic strike was also "a gift from God."JUST WATCHEDA to Z guide to Brazil ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHA to Z guide to Brazil 01:35"My dad was a good football player, he scored a lot of goals," he explained. "He was famous in Brazil, in Minas Gerais. He was my role model. I always wanted to be like him, but what happened, to this day, only God can explain."WATCH: Lionel Messi is ...The soccer demigod -- who scored over 1,000 goals for club and country (including friendlies) -- admitted to getting chocked up at the depiction of him as a youngster."I started to remember the beginning of my career," said Pele. "I am emotional normally. I cry easily." What really struck a chord was being picked for Brazil's national team at the age of 16: "It was like a dream (that) I was selected; it was beautiful."At 75, the Pele of today is more grounded after suffering several health scares in recent years. In January, he underwent a hip operation, but is eager to be done with physiotherapy in time for this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro."Only since I stopped playing soccer did I start having problems," he lamented. One of my 3 Pelé paintings @HalcyonGallery #Art #Life #Football ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/Fawj3vb8Cr— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) September 24, 2015 Two-club manNot only did Pele exude all the attributes required to prosper at the top level, he also exhibited a rare commodity in modern day soccer -- loyalty. Watching grainy clips of Pele in his pomp would make any modern fan swoon just as much as a show reel of today's leading players, like Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo or Argentine Lionel Messi.And although his talents were coveted around the world, he opted to stay with Santos for 18 years -- winning over 20 major titles in the process.He only ever donned the colors of one more club -- New York City Cosmos, during a three-year stint in which he did much for the burgeoning popularity of soccer in North America.READ: Leicester marches towards EPL titleGiven the multimillion-dollar transfers of 2016, it's impossible to put a price on Pele's head if he were operating in today's market.And if Pele hadn't chosen a path in football, what might he have been?"Well, look it's a little difficult, because I really love composing music, playing the guitar, playing the violin," he revealed."So perhaps if I wasn't a footballer I think I would compose music and sing." Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingAndy Warhol - Pele – The grace and skill of Brazilian legend Pele captured the eye of pop art pioneer Andy Warhol, who produced this portrait after meeting the footballer in the 1970s. It features in an exhibition called "Pele: Art, Life, Football" at the Halcyon Gallery in London. Pele said of Warhol: "He gave continuity to my life and my message outside of the football pitch ... It's because of him that today you see many artists who have works of me."Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingLuiz Paulo Machado - PELE – Luiz Paulo Machado's famous photograph was taken during a friendly match in October 1976 where a heart appears on Pele's bright yellow Brazil shirt. It earned the title "The Heart of the King." Pele won three World Cup titles with his country, in 1958, 1962 and 1970.Hide Caption 2 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingPedro Paricio - Hermes XXI – Born into poverty in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, Pele's early steps in the game were made with a grapefruit at his feet. He would go to become one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. Paricio's work depicts Pele executing an overhead kick.Hide Caption 3 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingLouis Sidoli - Famous for 15 Centuries – Loius Sidoli's work is named after Warhol's famous quote about Pele. The artist revisited his "15 minutes of fame" quote to predict "15 centuries" of acclaim for the Brazilian, such was his talent.Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingStuart Mcalpine Miller - Playing the Field – Stuart McAlpine Miller's piece depicts Pele alongside famous Walt Disney characters. Pele said of the works at the Halcyon Gallery: "Every artist has a message: that is the poor person who has won in life."Hide Caption 5 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingRussell Young - Pele Brazil – Pele was a loyal servant to the club he signed with age 16 -- Santos. He spent 18 years there as a player, winning over 20 trophies and scoring more than 600 goals. "I had many offers to play for Real Madrid, in Milan and Manchester United," Pele said. "However Santos was doing well, I was playing well. I didn't want to leave. Nowadays, players leave very early."Hide Caption 6 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingRaphael Mazzucco - Brazil – Raphael Mazzucco's work depicts Pele at the 1970 World Cup, which Brazil won. But Pele's aims were more modest when he started playing soccer: "The most I ever thought was that my dad was a good football player, he scored a lot of goals. His name was Dondinho. I wanted to be like him."Hide Caption 7 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingStuart Mcalpine Miller - Pele triptych – Stuart McAlpine Miller's Pele Triptych captures the color and passion Pele played with throughout his 21-year career. Asked how he thinks the game has changed, the Brazilian told CNN: "In the past, it was a profession filled with love, now it's just a profession."Hide Caption 8 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingRussell Young - Pele Bicycle Kick – "What we are showing here is the good side of the athlete, the positive side of the athlete that can serve as an inspiration for youngsters, children," Pele said. This Russell Young piece underlines the athleticism and dynamism that Pele possessed.Hide Caption 9 of 10 Photos: Pele: The Heart of a KingRaphael Mazzucco - Pele – If Pele hadn't chosen a path in football, what might he have been? "Well, look it's a little difficult, because I really love composing music, playing the guitar, playing the violin," he revealed. 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(CNN)Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has provoked outrage on International Women's Day by saying that men should not have to make way for women's empowerment."We're not about setting Australians against each other, trying to push some down to lift others up," Morrison told a function organized by Australia's mining industry on March 8."We want to see women rise. But we don't want to see women rise only on the basis of others doing worse."On social media, the comments sparked instant derision of Morrison, who has been criticized for the lack of female representation among his party's leadership. "Men who are threatened or worried of women achieving equality is the bloody problem," tweeted Australian senator Sarah Hanson-Young. Read MoreScott Morrison telling women not to get ahead of ourselves is so tin-eared it's gobsmacking. Men who are threatened or worried of women achieving equality is the bloody problem. Seriously, who briefs these muppets?🤦‍♀️— Sarah Hanson-Young💚 (@sarahinthesen8) March 8, 2019 Meanwhile, Independent MP Kerryn Phelps, who last year won a by-election seat given up by Morrison's predecessor Malcolm Turnbull, gave the prime minister the emoji treatment, posting a single wide-eyed, shocked face in response to his comments. 😳 https://t.co/MTpoSPnLoW— Prof Kerryn Phelps AM (@drkerrynphelps) March 8, 2019 After the event, Morrison tweeted: "Today is about appreciating all the women in our lives and our nation -- celebrating their value and achievements."Happy #InternationalWomansDay! Today is about appreciating all the women in our lives and our nation - celebrating their value and achievements #IWD2019— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) March 8, 2019 Jobs for womenDuring his speech, Morrison told the Chamber of Minerals and Energy that a stronger Australian economy would improve job prospects for women. However, a slew of recent resignations from female members of Morrison's government has led many to question his commitment to jobs for women within his ruling Liberal Party.Speaking at a different International Women's Day function on Friday, independent parliamentarian Julia Banks told a crowd that Morrison's leadership style was akin to "Mad Men crossed with House of Cards."Banks quit Morrison's Liberal Party last November, citing a "culture of gender bias, bullying and intimidation" in Australian politics. What a fantastic morning celebrating #InternationalWomensDay. We had a fantastic turn out at to hear @ScottMorrisonMP and Dr Erica Smyth. pic.twitter.com/SpsYBrJuhd— CMEWA (@CMEWA) March 8, 2019 Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, the party's most senior woman, will leave parliament altogether at the next election, which is due before the end of May.When the Liberal Party moved to oust sitting prime minister Turnbull last August, Bishop was ahead in several public opinion polls. But her leadership bid was blocked when Bishop received the fewest votes from her party peers and Morrison was installed as Australia's sixth leader in just over a decade.On Friday, Morrison addressed his party's efforts to remedy its bad-for-women reputation, boasting: "I have been doing a bit of advancement of women lately myself. There are now seven women in my cabinet, which is the highest number of women ever in a Cabinet in Australia's history." Morrison's online detractors pointed out that just 22% of sitting Liberal Party members across Australia's two houses of parliament are women. The opposition Australian Labor Party comes closer to gender parity with 44% of its sitting members women.

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Story highlightsGolden Horn wins Prix de l'Arc de TriompheFilly Treve finishes fourth in triple bidFrankie Dettori wins Arc for fourth time Richest horse race in Europe (CNN)Frankie Dettori rode Golden Horn to a breathtaking victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp Sunday, denying wonder mare Treve a record third win.It was the fourth Arc victory for the popular Dettori, who also won the English Derby earlier this summer on the John Gosden-trained three-year-old colt.Follow @cnnsport Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic treble Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleFew French horses have caught the public's imagination like Treve has in recent weeks. The five-year-old thoroughbred is targeting a unique treble at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. A promotional film, "Treve Confidential" shows an animated projection of the horse galloping across Paris' famous landmarks. Hide Caption 1 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleTreve and jockey Thierry Jarnet made it back-to-back wins after winning the "Arc" in 2013 and last year (pictured). Hide Caption 2 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleThierry Jarnet salutes the win in front of 50,000-strong crowd at Paris' Longchamp racecourse last year. The French jockey will be piloting Treve again in this year's race.Hide Caption 3 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleTreve and her trainer Criquette Head-Maarek. "There will be great sadness in my heart when she retires. But whatever she does in this race she is still magnifique. I love her," Head-Maarek said.Hide Caption 4 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleTreve's success and relationship with her trainer Criquette Head-Maarek has drawn parallels with Frankel and Henry Cecil (pictured). The thoroughbred was unbeaten in his 14-race career.Hide Caption 5 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleJockey Richard Dunwoody on Desert Orchid at Cheltenham in 1990. Equine infatuations are nothing new in Britain, the grey, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989, was one of the most lauded over the fences in the UK. Hide Caption 6 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleIn the United States, California Chrome (with jockey in purple silks) earned itself a cult following despite coming up just short in its bid for the Triple Crown last year.Hide Caption 7 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleDawn Run was the most successful race mare in National Hunt history, capped with victory at the Cheltenham Gold Cup. When she broke her neck racing, it made front page news and a statue (above) was erected in her memory at Cheltenham.Hide Caption 8 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleSubzero is Australia's most famous living horse known to school kids across the country after winning the Melbourne Cup, his last ever race in 1992.Hide Caption 9 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleA more recent Australian success story is Black Caviar, who retired from flat racing after her 25th consecutive victory in 2013.Hide Caption 10 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleRed Rum gained British and global notoriety by winning the Grand National on three occasions. The four-mile, 3½ furlong race includes 30 fences and is often described as the ultimate test of a horse's courage.Hide Caption 11 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleWhen French thoroughbred Kauto Star died earlier this year after a fall in his paddock, his former trainer Paul Nicholls said the horse "had touched lots of hearts" as well as winning $6 million in prize money in an illustrious career.Hide Caption 12 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleSeabiscuit became a remarkable symbol of hope during the Great Depression in the U.S. The horse, which was undersized and knobbly kneed, was the unlikeliest of champions. His story has inspired two Hollywood movies.Hide Caption 13 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleThe U.S. loves its Triple Crown winners and Ron Turcotte (pictured) rode Secretariat to that particular accolade, winning all three races in the fastest times ever. He had a 33-cent stamp made with his image while ESPN named the horse the 35th most influential North American athlete in history.Hide Caption 14 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleA three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Arkle became a national legend in the Republic of Ireland, the population claiming his strength came from drinking Guinness twice a day.Hide Caption 15 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic treblePhar Lap remains a national icon in Australia and New Zealand -- his heart is still on show in an Australian museum. He had a film made about him and a song penned after his illustrious career.Hide Caption 16 of 17 Photos: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Treve chases historic trebleMill Reef won almost everything on the flat from the Epsom Derby to the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in the early 1970s. The U.S.-bred thoroughbred is ranked as one of the leading horses of all time.Hide Caption 17 of 17Golden Horn hit the front early at the famous Parisian racecourse with Treve, the winner for the past two years, mounting a strong trademark challenge under Thierry Jarvet.Parisian love affair with Treve But it petered out with Flintshire finishing runner-up for the second straight year and French Derby winner New Bay in third.Read MoreFive-year-old Treve, trained by Criquette Head-Maarek, finished a disappointing fourth in Europe's most prestigious horse race.She confirmed that the horse is now likely headed for retirement, but said defeat against such high-class opposition was no disgrace and on fast ground that did not suit her."Before the race I was scared of Golden Horn, New Bay and Flintshire and they have filled the frame. In racing there are some you win and some in which you get beat, that's the game we are in," she said.Golden Horn -- described by Dettori as "probably the best horse I have ridden" -- will be retired to stud next year, but owner Anthony Oppenheimer may target the Breeders' Cup or the Champion Stakes at Ascot for a finale. "He was magnificently ridden and has just a wonderful trainer in John Gosden," he said. "As for the future, we'll let the horse tell us whether we run again."If Golden Horn was to contest the Breeders Cup Classic at Keeneland in the United States on October 31 it would set up an intriguing clash with American Pharoah, the winner of Triple Crown this season."This might have taken a bit out of him, though, so we'll see," added Oppenheimer.Longchamp set for massive makeover

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Story highlights Witnesses observe intermittent artillery fire from Turkey into Syria, CNN Turk reportsSyria says it is investigating source of gunfire fired into TurkeyNo evidence of broader conflict, U.S. defense official saysTurkey strikes targets in Syria following shelling of a Turkish border townTurkey fired on Syrian government targets in response to the shelling of a Turkish border town in which five civilians were killed Wednesday, according to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.The town of Akcakale "was hit by artillery fire belonging to the Syrian regime forces," a statement from Erdogan's office said, in the first clear assertion of blame for the shelling."Our armed forces on the border responded immediately to this atrocious attack within the rules of engagement, and points in Syria determined by radar were hit with artillery fire," it said. "Turkey, within the confines of the rules of engagement and international law, will never leave these types of provocations aimed at our national security unanswered."Syrian refugees in Turkey: Police are forcing us from homesThe retaliatory artillery fire marks a significant increase in tension between the two countries, and CNN affiliate CNN Turk reported that witnesses observed intermittent artillery fire from Turkey into Syria continuing into the early hours Thursday. Syrian authorities are "offering sincerest condolences on behalf of the Syrian government to the family of the deceased and the Turkish people" and are investigating the source of the gunfire, according to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).JUST WATCHEDTurkish shells rain on SyriaReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTurkish shells rain on Syria 02:19JUST WATCHEDTurkey, Syria border tensions escalateReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTurkey, Syria border tensions escalate 03:46JUST WATCHEDThe Syrian refugee crisisReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHThe Syrian refugee crisis 11:47 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in Syria Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Fighting in Aleppo – A mother holds her wounded daughter as she waits for treatment at the Dar al-Shifa hospital in the northern city of Aleppo, as fighting in Syria's second largest city continues.Hide Caption 1 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Fighting in Aleppo – A fighter injured in the Arqub neighborhood of northern city of Aleppo is brought to a hospital on October 1, 2012, as fighting in Syria's second largest city between rebel forces and government troops continues. Hide Caption 2 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Three car bombs destroyed the area around a military officers' club and a hotel in Aleppo, Syria, on Wednesday, October 3. At least 40 people were killed and 90 wounded, most of them soldiers, a monitoring group said.Hide Caption 3 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Car bomb explosions in Aleppo on Wednesday left a crater in the ground.Hide Caption 4 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Friends lay a rebel fighter on a gurney after he was shot in the chest during heavy battles in the Midan neighborhood on Monday, October 1.Hide Caption 5 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – A nurse helps treat a 7-year-old girl who's neck was badly wounded by shrapnel at the Dar Al Shifaa hospital in Aleppo on Monday, October 1.Hide Caption 6 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – A doctor looks at the register of dead people, stained with blood, in a hospital in the eastern sector of the city of Aleppo on October 1, 2012.Hide Caption 7 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – A Syrian rebel ducks for cover during clashes to control the area around the Zacharias mosque in the old city of Aleppo.Hide Caption 8 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Men carry the covered body of a child killed in an attack by Syrian government forces in Aleppo on Friday, Spetember 28.Hide Caption 9 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Syrians inspect damages in the old city of Aleppo after the area was shelled by Syrian regime forces on Sunday.Hide Caption 10 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Smoke billows from a burning textile factory after Syrian regime forces shelled a nearby position held by rebels in the Aleppo neighbourhood of Arqub Sunday.Hide Caption 11 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Showdown in Syria – Rebel fighters gather as they hold their position some 50 meters away from Syrian government troops during fighting in Aleppo's northern Izaa quarter on Thursday, September 27.Hide Caption 12 of 13 Photos: In pictures: Showdown in SyriaIn pictures: Fighting in Aleppo – A Syrian rebel mans a machine gun near Al-Bab, northeast of Syria's second city Aleppo. Hide Caption 13 of 13JUST WATCHEDOfficial: Syria a victim of terrorismReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHOfficial: Syria a victim of terrorism 01:41"In case of border incidents that occur between any two neighboring countries, countries and governments must act wisely, rationally and responsibly, particularly since there's a special condition on the Syrian-Turkish borders in terms of the presence of undisciplined terrorist groups spread across the borders who have varying agendas and identities," said Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi.Opposition groups in Syria said artillery fire from Turkey fell on a government military center near Tal Abyad in northern Syria's Raqqa province. Turkish military reinforcements are deployed near the border, they added.The artillery shell fired into Turkey came from Tal Abyad, according to Turkey's semiofficial Anadolu news agency.The North Atlantic Council, NATO's most senior political governing body, said it stands by Turkey.The alliance "demands the immediate cessation of such aggressive acts against an ally, and urges the Syrian regime to put an end to flagrant violations of international law," the council said after an emergency meeting. The Syrian government has a recent pattern of "aggressive attacks" at NATO's southeastern border, it said. Akcakale Mayor Abdulhakim Ayhan said earlier that three children, their mother and a female neighbor died when a house was hit. Two police officers were among those hurt, he said.Nine people were injured when the shell landed on the town in Sanliurfa province, near the Syrian border, the Turkish prime minister's statement said.Relations between Turkey and Syria were already under strain over Damascus' response to an 18-month-long uprising against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.Civil war in SyriaA senior U.S. defense official said the Pentagon is watching the situation with some degree of concern, "but at this point, there's nothing to suggest it's going to become a broader conflict."The official said the reciprocal fire appeared to be a smaller-scale border skirmish rather than a large-scale aerial bombardment. "We think this is Turkey basically saying, 'Don't mess with us. Whatever is going on inside Syria, don't mess with us,'" the official told CNN.Both nations would have an interest in not allowing the conflict to escalate, according to the official."In some ways, Turkey would have more to lose in that kind of fight than Syria. They've already got a potential refugee problem coming from Syria, and a fight would only make that worse, the official said, adding that "Syria has so many problems right now, the last thing the government needs is to add another." Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to express his government's "deepest concern" about the shelling, U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said. Before launching its military strike against Syrian targets Wednesday, Turkey reached out to NATO and U.N. chiefs.Ban issued a statement expressing condolences to the shelling victims in Turkey. He called on Syria to respect the territorial integrity of its neighbors.The U.N. Security Council privately discussed the situation.Syria's internally displaced languish in squalor at Turkish border"The secretary-general has repeatedly warned that the ongoing militarization of the conflict in Syria is leading to tragic results for the Syrian people," Ban said. "Today's incidents, where firing from Syria struck a Turkish town, again demonstrated how Syria's conflict is threatening not only the security of the Syrian people but increasingly causing harm to its neighbors."Musa Ozer, who lives next to the house where the artillery shell landed, was crying as he spoke on the phone with CNN in the aftermath of the attack."The bomb fell on us. My head's really not in the right place right now," he said. "My uncle was injured and his wife died. What am I to make of this?"Ayhan said the shell landed on one house but debris from the impact scattered across a wider area, leading to the high number of injuries.He also voiced the concern felt by residents of the southeastern town. "The people of Akcakale are rising up against this. They live in fear," he told CNN Turk. The mayor said the shell that caused the deaths was the second to land Wednesday on Akcakale.Salih Aydogdu, a local neighborhood mayor, called for authorities to act to prevent such incidents."Over the last month, we've had these types of incident five or six times. This is a small place; every time it happens, we can hear it. We are right on the border with Syria," he said. "The people of Akcakale are upset. We want the governor and the police to take precautions. This was Turkey's most peaceful and tranquil area. Now we have neither peace nor tranquility."For the past two weeks, schools have been closed in the town, and the teachers have left, he added.Akcakale has been rocked by previous fighting just across the border in Syria.Last month, Turkish residents watched as Syrian shells crashed into Syrian territory, barely a stone's throw away from the Turkish border fence.The close artillery barrage forced Turkish authorities to temporarily shut schools in Akcakale and close off roads leading to the Syrian border.Rebel leadership announces move from Turkey to SyriaOnly two years ago, Syria and Turkey enjoyed cozy bilateral relations. The neighbors had instituted visa-free travel for their citizens, and cross-border trade was booming.Diplomatic relations ruptured, however, months after the Syrian uprising began. Last March, Turkey shuttered its embassy in Damascus and the Syrian government declared Turkey's ambassador, Omer Onhon, persona non grata.Erdogan has repeatedly denounced Syrian President al-Assad, publicly calling on him to step down after accusing him of massacring his own people. The Syrian government, meanwhile, has accused Turkey of arming and funding Syrian rebels. CNN journalists have witnessed light weapons in the form of assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns coming from Turkey to Syrian rebels.In addition, Turkey is currently hosting more than 93,000 Syrian refugees in camps. Turkish officials estimate another 40,000 to 50,000 unofficial refugees live in Turkey outside refugee camps.This is not the first deadly cross-border incident between the two neighbors. On Tuesday, Turkish officials announced at least two suspected Kurdish fighters were killed after a clash broke out along the border in Turkey's Mardin province.In June, the Syrian government announced it had shot down a Turkish military reconnaissance jet after it crossed into Syrian airspace. Two Turkish pilots were killed in the incident. The Turkish government continues to insist the jet was shot down by a surface-to-air missile after it left Syrian airspace -- claims that the Syrian government denies.Syria, Turkey blunt over plane incident

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Story highlightsCNN sports team pick their moments of 2016 What is your standout moment from this year?Share your memories on our Facebook page (CNN)What's your standout sporting memory of 2016? In a year marked by triumph and tragedy, we asked CNN's sports anchors and correspondents to pick a match, a moment, an event that defined their reporting year. From the brilliance of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at the European Championship to Usain Bolt completing the "triple triple" at the Rio Olympics, individuals have shone on the biggest stages in 2016. In 2016, two of the greatest Olympians made golden Games farewells, but two new legends were born. @CoyWire reports https://t.co/sVZf6qbX7i pic.twitter.com/WIMKUFe6LC— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) December 28, 2016 But it's also been a memorable year for teams, with the Chicago Cubs ending a 108-year drought in baseball's World Series, 5,000-1 outsider Leicester City winning the English Premier League, and against the golfing odds, Team USA wresting the Ryder Cup back from Europe's clutches. Let us know your sporting highlights of 2016 on our Facebook page Read MoreTriumph was matched by tragedy when 19 players and staff from the Brazilian club Chapecoense where among the 71 killed when their plane crashed on its way to Colombia. CNN's Don Riddell witnessed the dignity and courage of the grief-stricken families, friends and fans of the club. Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016South African swimmer Chad Le Clos glances at US swimmer Michael Phelps during the Olympic final of the 200-meter butterfly on Tuesday, August 9. Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, won the race for his 20th career gold medal. He avenged one of the few losses of his Olympic career -- a second-place finish to Le Clos in 2012. Le Clos finished fourth.Hide Caption 1 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt looks back at his Olympic competitors during a 100-meter semifinal on Sunday, August 14. Bolt won the final a short time later, becoming the first man in history to win the 100 meters at three straight Olympic Games.Hide Caption 2 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016A man knocks down a baseball bat that flew into the stands during a spring-training game in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday, March 5. The bat was heading toward a young boy who was looking at a cell phone.Hide Caption 3 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Japanese diver Minami Itahashi splashes into the water during the Olympics' 10-meter platform event on Thursday, August 18.Hide Caption 4 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Rafael Nadal returns a ball during the Barcelona Open final, which he won Sunday, April 24, in Barcelona, Spain. It was Nadal's 49th clay-court title, tying the record set by Guillermo Vilas.Hide Caption 5 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016The Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning Game 7 of the World Series on Thursday, November 3. The Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in 10 innings to end the longest championship drought in major US sports. The Cubs hadn't won the World Series since 1908.Hide Caption 6 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson strikes a Heisman-esque pose during a home game against North Carolina State on Saturday, October 22. Many consider Jackson to be the Heisman Trophy front-runner this season.Hide Caption 7 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016South Korean gymnast Lee Eun-ju takes a selfie with North Korean gymnast Hong Un-jong during Olympic training in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, August 4.Hide Caption 8 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016From left, San Francisco 49ers Eli Harold, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid kneel in protest during the national anthem on Sunday, October 2. Since the beginning of the season, Kaepernick has refused to stand during the national anthem because he will not "show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color."Hide Caption 9 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed fouls a pitch off his face during a Major League Baseball game in Phoenix on Friday, April 22. He shook off the pain and got a base hit.Hide Caption 10 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Norwegian skier Henrik Kristoffersen crashes in the arrival area after winning the World Cup slalom race in Wengen, Switzerland, on Sunday, January 17.Hide Caption 11 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Peyton Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7. Manning, who retired after the season, is the first starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. He also won with the Indianapolis Colts in 2007.Hide Caption 12 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016US gymnast Simone Biles competes on the vault after winning Olympic gold in the individual all-around on Thursday, August 11. Biles also won team gold earlier in the week.Hide Caption 13 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson, dressed up as a dinosaur, warms up before an NFL game against the New York Jets on Monday, October 17. It was his punishment for losing a friendly throwing competition.Hide Caption 14 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma throws a pitch to a San Diego batter during a Major League Baseball game on Tuesday, May 31.Hide Caption 15 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016LeBron James, left, hugs Kevin Love after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 19. Cleveland defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 for the first championship in franchise history. It is also the city of Cleveland's first major sports title since 1964.Hide Caption 16 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Neymar, a forward for FC Barcelona, concentrates on the ball during a Spanish league match against city rivals Espanyol on Saturday, January 2.Hide Caption 17 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Orlando's Aaron Gordon leaps over the team's mascot, Stuff the Magic Dragon, during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday, February 13. Gordon scored a perfect 50 on the dunk, one of three 50s he had in the final round. But Zach LaVine had four and went on to win.Hide Caption 18 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016The car of Wein Han and Jean-Pierre Garcin travels through the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia as they race in the Silk Way Rally on Friday, July 22. The event started in Moscow and ended in Beijing.Hide Caption 19 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Texas second baseman Rougned Odor, right, punches Toronto outfielder Jose Bautista during a Major League Baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, May 15. The confrontation, which sparked a bench-clearing brawl, came after the base-running Bautista slid hard into second to try to break up a double play. Both players were ejected, as were several others involved in the brawl afterward.Hide Caption 20 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016NBA star Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd in Los Angeles after playing the final game of his 20-year career on Wednesday, April 13. Bryant, the third-leading scorer in NBA history, finished the game with 60 points and rallied the Lakers to a comeback victory against Utah.Hide Caption 21 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Argentina's Francesca Baruzzi Farriol loses a ski Tuesday, February 16, during a giant-slalom race at the Winter Youth Olympics. The games were held in Lillehammer, Norway.Hide Caption 22 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Brooklyn center Brook Lopez, right, battles Cleveland's Tristan Thompson for a rebound during an NBA game in New York on Wednesday, January 20.Hide Caption 23 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016SoftBank Team Japan sails in New York as it competes in an America's Cup World Series race on Saturday, May 7.Hide Caption 24 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Manny Pacquiao punches Timothy Bradley Jr. during their welterweight fight in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 9. Pacquiao won by unanimous decision.Hide Caption 25 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Olympic legend Michael Phelps helps Arizona State students try to distract a free-throw shooter during a college basketball game on Thursday, January 28. The Oregon State shooter missed both of his shots after Phelps popped out of the "Curtain of Distraction."Hide Caption 26 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Horses and their jockeys fall over a fence Saturday, April 9, during the Grand National steeplechase in Liverpool, England.Hide Caption 27 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Thousands of cross-country skiers race near the village of Sils, Switzerland, as they participate in the annual Engadin Ski Marathon on Sunday, March 13.Hide Caption 28 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Gael Monfils dives for a forehand during his fourth-round match at the Australian Open on Monday, January 25.Hide Caption 29 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Fernando Alonso crashes into a wall during the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 20. Alonso was going 200 mph at the time of the crash, but he emerged unscathed. "I am lucky to be here and thankful to be here. It was a scary moment and a scary crash," he said.Hide Caption 30 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Lawrence Erekosima celebrates in the confetti after Alabama won the championship game of the College Football Playoff on Monday, January 11. Alabama defeated Clemson 45-40 for its fourth national title in seven years. Hide Caption 31 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Players crowd the crease of Florida goalie Roberto Luongo during an NHL playoff game in New York on Wednesday, April 20.Hide Caption 32 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud snags a foul ball in Atlanta on Friday, April 22.Hide Caption 33 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Venezuela's Maryoly Gomez pulls the hair of Uruguay's Victoria Rios during a rugby sevens match in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, March 6.Hide Caption 34 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Fans of the Seattle Mariners hold up signs for pitcher Felix Hernandez as he winds up for a pitch on Sunday, April 10. The "K" stands for strikeout in baseball terminology.Hide Caption 35 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Tina Weirather, a skier from Liechtenstein, races during the World Cup event in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 17. She finished first in the super-G -- her second World Cup victory of the season.Hide Caption 36 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Chinese diver Ren Qian competes in the Olympics' 10-meter platform event on Thursday, August 18. She went on to win gold and become the youngest medal winner at the Rio Games (15 years, 180 days). Photographer Al Bello said on Instagram that he shot this image with a slow shutter speed as he followed Ren down. Catching the Olympic moments that TV doesn'tHide Caption 37 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Australian rugby player Rory Arnold bleeds from his head Saturday, June 18, during a Test match against England in Melbourne.Hide Caption 38 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016A giant bubble covers the face of Hanser Alberto as the Texas Rangers shortstop chews gum on Wednesday, May 4.Hide Caption 39 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016A woman sunbathes during a Formula One practice session in Monaco on Thursday, May 26.Hide Caption 40 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Players from Detroit and Tampa Bay fight during an NHL playoff game on Friday, April 15.Hide Caption 41 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer qualifies for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, April 16.Hide Caption 42 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Melbourne's Daisy Pearce catches a hand to the face during an Australian Football League match on Sunday, May 22.Hide Caption 43 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016The crew of Oracle Team USA stands on its capsized boat during a practice session in Chicago on Friday, June 10.Hide Caption 44 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Leicester City celebrates with the Premier League trophy after defeating Everton at home on Saturday, May 7. The English soccer club, a 5,000-to-1 long shot at the start of the season, actually clinched the league title earlier in the week when second-place Tottenham failed to win against Chelsea.Hide Caption 45 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016German ski jumper Andreas Wank soars through the air Sunday, January 3, during the Four Hills Tournament in Innsbruck, Austria.Hide Caption 46 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing his shot in the penalty shootout against Chile on Sunday, June 26. Chile won the shootout 4-2 to edge Argentina in the final of the Copa America Centenario. Argentina has lost tournament finals in the last three summers: the World Cup final in 2014, the Copa America final in 2015 and the Centenario in 2016. After the match, Messi said he would retire from international soccer. But he returned to the team a couple of months later.Hide Caption 47 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton crowd-surfs after his victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 10. This was his fourth time winning the race.Hide Caption 48 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Horses race in Laytown, Ireland, on Tuesday, September 13. Hide Caption 49 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016TV reporter Guerin Austin is an unlucky bystander as David Ortiz is doused by his Boston teammates on Saturday, May 14. Ortiz had just won a game with a base hit. Austin was good-natured about the incident on Twitter and wore a light-blue raincoat the next day.Hide Caption 50 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Clayton Oliver of the Melbourne Demons is tackled during an Australian Football League match against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, May 15.Hide Caption 51 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Milos Raonic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, July 10. It was his third Grand Slam title.Hide Caption 52 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Canada celebrates after winning the gold medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships on Sunday, May 22. Canada defeated Finland 2-0 in the final.Hide Caption 53 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016US swimmer Katie Ledecky blows away the field in the Olympic final of the 400-meter freestyle on Sunday, August 7. The 19-year-old smashed her own world record to win in 3:56.46 -- nearly five seconds ahead of her closest rival.Hide Caption 54 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Albert Pujols' helmet goes flying after he was hit in the head by a Tony Barnette pitch on Tuesday, July 19. The Angels star recovered quickly and stayed in the game.Hide Caption 55 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Flares, thrown onto the field from the stands, interrupt the Euro 2016 match between Croatia and the Czech Republic on Friday, June 17. Hide Caption 56 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Jose Montoya falls off an ostrich during a race in Shakopee, Minnesota, on Saturday, July 16. "Extreme Race Day" also featured camel, horse and zebra races.Hide Caption 57 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Bob Hawkins performs a flaming burnout during the Dragstalgia event in Wellingborough, England, on Saturday, July 16.Hide Caption 58 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin, left, helps Abbey D'Agostino of the United States after they collided during the Olympics' 5,000-meter semifinal on Tuesday, August 16. Both runners managed to finish the race, and fans applauded their outstanding display of sportsmanship.Hide Caption 59 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Washington outfielder Ben Revere tries to make a diving catch during a Major League Baseball game on Wednesday, June 15.Hide Caption 60 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci crashes Sunday, June 5, at the Catalunya Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain. He finished the race in ninth.Hide Caption 61 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Jonathan Paredes dives into Texas' Possum Kingdom Lake on Saturday, June 4. Paredes finished first in what was the opening event of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.Hide Caption 62 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Golfer Rickie Fowler shrugs as his US teammates kiss their wives and girlfriends during a team photo on Sunday, October 2. The Americans had just won their first Ryder Cup since 2008.Hide Caption 63 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate Sunday, June 12, after winning the Stanley Cup Final in San Jose, California. The Penguins defeated San Jose in six games for their fourth title in franchise history.Hide Caption 64 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016US Marines stand with the American flag before the national anthem was sung at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 12.Hide Caption 65 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Mahesh Maharjan poses for a picture before taking part in the Dharmashree bodybuilding competition in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday, September 29.Hide Caption 66 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016A rainbow appears over Nationals Park during a Major League Baseball game in Washington on Saturday, July 16.Hide Caption 67 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016South African swimmer Christopher Reid competes in the 100-meter backstroke during the Olympic Games on Sunday, August 7.Hide Caption 68 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Serena Williams celebrates her seventh Wimbledon title on Saturday, July 9. The American defeated Germany's Angelique Kerber for her 22nd Grand Slam -- tying Steffi Graf for the most in the Open era.Hide Caption 69 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Divers jump off a 72-foot monolith in Portugal's Azores region before a Cliff Diving World Series event on Thursday, July 7.Hide Caption 70 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016UFC fighter Conor McGregor celebrates with two championship belts after knocking out Eddie Alvarez in New York on Sunday, November 13. McGregor was the featherweight champion coming into the bout, and his victory over Alvarez gave him the lightweight title. He is the first fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously.Hide Caption 71 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016The Olympic diving pool turned green in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, August 9. Officials blamed the color change on a chemical imbalance in the water, but they said there were no health risks to the athletes.Hide Caption 72 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016A cell phone falls out of the pocket of French fencer Enzo Lefort as he competes against Germany's Peter Joppich during the Olympics on Sunday, August 7.Hide Caption 73 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Several Erie Otters sit on the bench during an Ontario Hockey League game on Thursday, October 6.Hide Caption 74 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Chinese gymnast Tan Jiaxin competes on the uneven bars during the Olympics on Sunday, August 7.Hide Caption 75 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Fans in Lisbon, Portugal, celebrate after Portugal defeated France in the final of Euro 2016 on Sunday, July 10. It was the soccer team's first major title.Hide Caption 76 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Son Yeon-jae, a rhythmic gymnast from South Korea, competes in the Olympics' individual all-around on Friday, August 19.Hide Caption 77 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Cyclists race past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris during the last stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, July 24.Hide Caption 78 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Heather Clatworthy celebrates Wednesday, July 27, after she became the first swimmer in nearly 90 years to cross a 13-mile stretch of sea off Ireland's north coast. She swam from Moville to Portstewart in four hours and 15 minutes.Hide Caption 79 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016The baton is dropped between Americans Allyson Felix and English Gardner, who were running a 4x100-meter relay at the Olympics on Thursday, August 18. An appeals process found that an opposing runner bumped Felix, and the team was able to run again and clinch a spot in the next day's final -- which it won.Hide Caption 80 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Brazil fans cheer on their women's volleyball team during an Olympic quarterfinal match against China on Wednesday, August 17.Hide Caption 81 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016A sea turtle swims under Ironman triathletes in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Saturday, October 8.Hide Caption 82 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Little League baseball players from Maine-Endwell, New York, celebrate after they beat a team from South Korea to win the Little League World Series on Sunday, August 28. It's the first American team to win the competition since 2011.Hide Caption 83 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Golf legend Gary Player, left, and basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming talk during a celebrity pro-am in Haikou, China, on Sunday, October 23. Yao is 7 feet, 6 inches -- a full 2 feet taller than Player.Hide Caption 84 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham sticks his head through a sideline kicking net after scoring the go-ahead touchdown against Baltimore on Sunday, October 16. Beckham and the net have had an interesting relationship, to say the least. Beckham attacked the net in anger three weeks before this, and then a couple of games later he hugged the net to "make up." This time around, he even got on one knee in a mock proposal.Hide Caption 85 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon is consoled by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run against the New York Mets on Monday, September 26. Gordon and the rest of the Marlins were mourning teammate Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident the day before at the age of 24.Hide Caption 86 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Bristol Motor Speedway, in Bristol, Tennessee, hosted a college football game between Virginia Tech and Tennessee on Saturday, September 10. It set a new NCAA attendance record with a crowd of 156,990.Hide Caption 87 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Ireland's Fiona Doyle swims the 200-meter backstroke at the Olympics on Wednesday, August 10.Hide Caption 88 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Villanova's Kris Jenkins shoots a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win the NCAA Tournament final on Monday, April 4. The Wildcats defeated North Carolina 77-74 for their first national title since 1985.Hide Caption 89 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016China's Qin Kai proposes to fellow diver He Zi after she received Olympic silver in the 3-meter springboard on Sunday, August 14.Hide Caption 90 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016American athlete Regas Woods competes in the long jump during the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, September 17.Hide Caption 91 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Tim Tebow crashes into the outfield wall as he tries to catch a fly ball during a minor-league baseball game in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday, October 11. The former Heisman Trophy winner, who last played in the NFL in 2012, is now giving pro baseball a shot.Hide Caption 92 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Olympians compete in the BMX quarterfinals in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, August 18.Hide Caption 93 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Tochinoshin, top, throws Myogiryu to win a match Friday, September 23, at the Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament in Tokyo.Hide Caption 94 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Olympic gold-medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez flips as she throws the first pitch before a New York Mets game on Saturday, September 3.Hide Caption 95 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Professional basketball players, including NBA star Tony Parker, play on the Aletsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday, September 14. It was a promotional event for Tissot, one of Parker's sponsors.Hide Caption 96 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a tackle by Dimitri Payet during the Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France on Sunday, July 10. Portugal won despite Ronaldo being forced to leave the game with a knee injury.Hide Caption 97 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Jorge Masvidal punches Ross Pearson during their UFC bout in Atlanta on Saturday, July 30. Masvidal won by unanimous decision.Hide Caption 98 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Formula One drivers line up at the start of the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, September 18.Hide Caption 99 of 100 Photos: What a shot! 100 amazing sports moments from 2016Retiring baseball star David Ortiz tips his cap to the home fans in Boston after playing his final game on Monday, October 10. Ortiz and the Red Sox were swept by Cleveland in the American League playoffs. See 75 amazing sports photos from 2015Hide Caption 100 of 100Visit cnn.com/sport for more news and videosAnd after 27 years, justice was finally served for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster when a UK jury ruled all 96 Liverpool fans had been unlawfully killed before an FA Cup semifinal tie on April 15, 1989.

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(CNN)"Cyrano de Bergerac" has been the model of a tragic love triangle for 125 years, often imitated but seldom equaled. The play turned movie under many different guises now adds a film version of the musical, "Cyrano," which provides a fine showcase for Peter Dinklage in a different take on the tortured hero but doesn't hit enough high notes to distinguish its unstained plume.Dinklage trades in the customary prosthetic nose for his stature, which provides the impediment here to expressing his love for his cousin Roxanne (Haley Bennett), whose fondness for him is strictly platonic.But of course, Roxanne has fallen for the handsome Christian (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), who despite his striking features lacks confidence or style when it comes to the art of romance. The awkward solution is for Cyrano to write to her (and in the famous balcony scene, speak for him), expressing his love for Roxanne without revealing the source or his true feelings.It's a hard story to screw up, and director Joe Wright ("Atonement," and more recently "Darkest Hour") doesn't. But the musical flourishes work at best fitfully, in part because of the mediocrity of the songs, and in part because of those performing them, who are generally on firmer ground during the spoken dramatic interludes.Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage in 'Cyrano.'Indeed, Dinklage's speaking voice is a well-tuned instrument without resorting to song, and the Emmy-winning "Game of Thrones" star brings a genuine pathos to Cyrano's plight to go with the humor and swashbuckling associated with the role.Read MoreThat said, he joins very good, expectations-raising cinematic company in bringing this character to the screen, including Jose Ferrer's Oscar-winning (and in terms of screen depictions, standard-setting) 1950 portrayal and Gerard Depardieu in a French version four decades later. And of course, that doesn't mention all the variations on the theme, a la "Roxanne," starring Steve Martin; or Netflix's recent teen versions "Sierra Burgess is a Loser" and "The Half Of It."Like many recent releases, "Cyrano" has followed a circuitous path to the screen. The movie received an Oscar-qualifying run -- its lone nomination coming for costume design -- then had its official release delayed due to the Omicron variant. It thus arrives later and with less fanfare than the producers clearly hoped.Thanks to the cast (which also includes Ben Mendelsohn, near-unrecognizable as the villainous De Guiche), "Cyrano" is worth seeing, either now or later. But it's a relatively modest addition to the title's storied history, one where the music subtracts at least as much as it adds to the story's inherent poetry."Cyrano" premieres in select US theaters on Feb. 25. It's rated PG-13.

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Story highlightsIreland secured first Grand Slam since 2009Coach Schmidt hails mix of youth and experienceCaptain Best say side will be 'hungry' for more (CNN)After his team united a nation on St. Patrick's Day, coach Joe Schmidt says the age divide within his Ireland squad helped secure this year's Six Nations championship.Of the starting lineup that defeated England 15-24 at Twickenham on Saturday, seven had made fewer than 25 appearances for their country, and four of those fewer than 10. At the other end of the spectrum, six players boast more than 50 caps. Follow @cnnsport "Youthful enthusiasm is being tempered by the experienced guys that certainly have been there before," said Schmidt. "That blend is working quite well for us at the moment."Ireland's players were crowned champions in the swirling London snow, claiming their country's third ever Grand Slam and first since 2009, in the process condemning England to its worst finish in the competition in 35 years. Of the emerging stars of this Ireland team, Schmidt singled out winger Jacob Stockdale, who, with seven tries in this year's tournament, set a Six Nations record. Easy to forget that he's 21 -- "still a kid," in his coach's words. Read MoreJUST WATCHEDDan Carter on Japanese rugby and New ZealandReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDan Carter on Japanese rugby and New Zealand 03:10"He's played every game, and he's done incredibly well and he's growing and learning," said Schmidt. "People take for granted that he hasn't played much rugby at this level, or even provincial level for that matter."Around Stockdale was also a backline rich in experience -- the likes of Keith Earls on the opposite wing and Rob Kearney at full-back; the whole tournament could have taken a different narrative had Johnny Sexton not struck a wonderful, last-gasp drop goal in Paris on the first weekend.The Grand Slam inevitably sees heads turn to next year's World Cup as Ireland climbs to second in the world rankings for the first time since 2015."It all depends on how we kick on," said captain Rory Best, who also starred in Ireland's 2009 Grand Slam."When you look especially at the younger players -- the way they've come in and not just fitted in but they want to just keep getting better. As long as they keep that mentality, the guys that are slightly older, if they keep that want to keep going forward that's all you can ask. "We'll always want more because we're competitive and maybe a little bit greedy."Schmidt jokes that Best, at the age of 35 and with 111 caps to his name, is "getting faster and faster on that Zimmer frame.""We'll see how we go with that," he responds, when asked if the Ulsterman could lead Ireland into next year's World Cup. READ: Ireland beats England to win Six Nations Grand SlamREAD: Ireland secures title with wind over ScotlandEngland left soul-searchingQuestions over Japan 2019 are happy ones for Irish fans; for England, which has lost three in a row for the first time since 2014, the post mortem is more testing after they finished fifth, above Italy.England coach Eddie Jones, who had seen his side lose just once prior to this year's Six Nations, was keen to draw positives from a campaign which saw losses to Scotland and France as well as Ireland. JUST WATCHEDToulon and Toulouse: The state of French rugbyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHToulon and Toulouse: The state of French rugby 22:32"Every team that I've had that's been a champion team has had a run like this," he said. "It's just about being instrumental in how you remake yourself."We've had to develop the internal part of the team, how our coaching staff and players work together, how our team must take more responsibility for the game ... We've made some really good development in those areas."For us it's been an enormously beneficial if not disappointing tournament because we're finding out how to be a better team."Jones has kept no secrets about his desire to win next year's World Cup, and that task now appears taller than it did six weeks ago. While Ireland mastered the balance of youth and experience, England struggled to find the right combination of players in the right areas, notably in the back-row and the midfield. "Some guys have come in and done really well. Other guys are maybe going to struggle to participate in the future," said Jones."We have to get a greater depth to our squad. The depth to our squad is players who can play Test rugby."READ: New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup winners awarded pro contractsREAD: South Africa, Wales to play one-off test in Washington DCCan a European team produce 'New Zealand performance'?With Australia and South Africa struggling for form, Northern Hemisphere sides are likely to pose the biggest threat to New Zealand ahead of next year's World Cup.Wales, Scotland and France, who occupied the middle spots of the Six Nations table, will take plenty of positives from recent performances.JUST WATCHEDAustralia vs. New Zealand: Rugby's big rivalryReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAustralia vs. New Zealand: Rugby's big rivalry 22:53France, in particular, written off by most on the eve of the tournament, got the better of England for the first time in the Six Nations since 2014 and was inches short of beating Ireland and Wales.Scotland's tournament came to a close with an unconvincing, last-gasp win over struggling Italy, but the victory over England at Murrayfield, its best in recent years, will live long in the memory. "The game against England was a great performance and a great win because of what it meant for the country, but having watched it a few times I know we could have been better," said coach Gregor Townsend. Visit cnn.com/rugby for more news and videos"We know a lot of work has to go in over the next 18 months. Over the next 12 months to have a better championship, and then over 18 months to have a good World Cup.""In terms of performances in games I don't think we have produced our New Zealand performance or our Australia performance, though for 60 minutes of the England game we were right up there."

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(CNN)NBA star Kevin Love keeps a Shakespeare quote in his notebook: "Things won are done, joy's soul lies in the doing." "It's so true. Just, you know, accomplishing things, getting things done, feeling like you're part of the winning or a part of the winning side of history and part of something bigger than yourself," the Cleveland Cavaliers forward told CNN's Poppy Harlow in an interview on her podcast "Boss Files." That's why Love has spent a large part of his self-isolation giving back, whether it's donating to the team's arena workers who found themselves out of work or organizing meal deliveries to the Cleveland Clinic. Of his $100,000 donation to help pay Quickens Loans Arena staffers who have been out of work since the suspension of the NBA season, Love told Harlow: "I was just considering that anxiety of maybe not seeing your next paycheck. I know a number of them (the staffers) on a first name basis, and I just thought it was very important to just help alleviate some of that stress that they might have felt."And the NBA Champion said it's good for him as well: "At least for me, a form of therapy or feeling better is just practicing acts of kindness." Read MoreFor Love, mental health is an under-discussed topic in American life and a problem that will be exacerbated by the pandemic. His 2018 Players Tribune article titled "Everyone is Going Through Something" was a major turning point for the California native in an ongoing battle with anxiety and depression. READ: Amid pandemic, 'people of color are suffering the most,' says NBA star Jaylen BrownNBA Champion Kevin Love has become one of the league's leading advocates for mental health issues.Since then, Love has used his platform as an elite NBA player to continuously bring mental health to the forefront of his following's consciousness. The power forward often notes he's not an expert on the subject, but his personal battles give him a perspective to share that might help others dealing with similar issues. And for the five-time All-Star, the coronavirus pandemic is a chance to further the discussion on mental health, especially due to the instability it has caused everyone. "It's going to be really important that we have the tools...because some of the language and models are broken in how we talk about this," he explained. To Love, the tools include things like access to therapy and mental health education. That includes, he says, helping communities often without those resources. "It's not just about, you know, taking that curve and making sure that it's dropping off...but also in underserved areas, making sure that everybody is getting an equal shot. Everybody's getting a fair shot at staying healthy, living and reaching their potential." Love also pointed out the disparity of COVID-19 deaths in the African-American community, expressing his hopes the pandemic shines light on inequalities in access to medical attention: "We have to come out of this changed. I feel like there is a lot of good that can come of this and it can be eye-opening." READ: Simona Halep's lockdown life: military on the streets, slower pace at homeLove has spent much of his quarantine giving back, including donating to a fund for out of work arena staffers.Along with donating money and pointing out the underlying problems with mental health treatment and access, Love is also reaching out in other ways. He recently penned another piece in the Players Tribune, sharing how he is staying healthy both physically and mentally during self-isolation - whether it's watching old movies or exercising. And he's using social media, recently posting on Instagram a message to encourage his following to reach out to others to help combat loneliness. Looking into the camera, Love cited studies showing loneliness to have similar health effects as issues like obesity and cigarette smoking. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosWith his ongoing work to combat the stigma of mental health issues, the Cavaliers forward is hoping the nation and the world come out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a greater understanding of things like anxiety and depression. "This is really a pandemic that nobody's talking about," he noted. "I can't really put my finger on something that is a bigger thief of human potential. So it's just incredibly important that we continue to speak and talk about the stigma."

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Story highlightsU.S. warns Americans in Russia about possible "violence or anti-U.S. actions"U.S., Russian talks go nowhere: "We don't have a common vision," Lavrov saysJohn Kerry: Russia has a choice, will pay price if it annexes Crimea Armored trucks rumble through northern Crimea; Russia stages military drill near Ukraine borderThere has been lots of talk by officials about Ukraine, specifically about the disputed region of Crimea and it possibly joining Russia.There have been threats of sanctions and other punitive measures against Moscow, for allegedly supporting this breakaway from Ukraine, in spirit and in action. Troops -- some uniformed, some not -- have been seen in and around the region, raising worries, even if no one has been shot.But could something big and decisive be coming soon? For as tense as things are now, the fear is that things could deteriorate quickly and bloodily. The trigger may be Sunday's vote in Crimea, where voters can formally set the stage for its secession from Ukraine and becoming part of Russia.Russia's increased flexing of its military might has heightened the tensions and raised fears of an imminent invasion, especially after the referendum results come in and the dominoes start falling. Thousands of Russian paratroopers, artillerymen and more on Friday continued a large-scale military drill near the Ukraine border. On the same day, armored truck after truck toting long-range guns and other military equipment rumbled through northern Crimea.Already, eight Ukrainian military units in Crimea have been taken over, 22 others are blocked, and 49 of 56 border patrol stations are in similar straits, Ukraine's foreign ministry said.Kiev's new Western-leaning government -- which came to power following the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych, who fled last month after succumbing to intense public pressure in part for aligning more with Moscow and less with the European Union -- has insisted that Ukraine's territorial integrity, including Crimea, must be respected.Moscow has been equally steadfast in its support for ethnic Russians and abiding by voter's' wishes in Crimea.Estonia's defense minister, Urmas Reinsalu, warned Friday that Ukraine is on the verge of a full-scale military conflict unless Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand is forced. Photos: Photos: Crisis in Ukraine Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian tanks are transported from their base in Perevalne, Crimea, on Wednesday, March 26. After Russian troops seized most of Ukraine's bases in Crimea, interim Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov ordered the withdrawal of armed forces from the peninsula, citing Russian threats to the lives of military staff and their families.Hide Caption 1 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian marines wave as they leave a base in Feodosia, Crimea, on Tuesday, March 25. Hide Caption 2 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian sailors stand on the deck of the corvette ship Suzdalets in the bay of Sevastopol, Crimea, on March 25.Hide Caption 3 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian militia members remove a local resident as Russian troops assault the Belbek air base, outside Sevastopol, on Saturday, March 22. Following its annexation of Crimea, Russian forces have consolidated their control of the region.Hide Caption 4 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Soldiers in unmarked uniforms sit atop an armored personnel carrier at the gate of the Belbek air base on March 22. Hide Caption 5 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Russian sailor holds the Russian Navy's St. Andrew's flag while standing on the bow of the surrendered Ukrainian submarine Zaporozhye on March 22 in Sevastopol.Hide Caption 6 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian President Vladimir Putin signs the final decree completing the annexation of Crimea on Friday, March 21, as Upper House Speaker Valentina Matviyenko, left, and State Duma Speaker Sergei Naryshkin watch. Hide Caption 7 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian serviceman leaves a Ukrainian military unit that Russian soldiers took control of in Perevalne on March 21.Hide Caption 8 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian border guards run during training at a military camp in Alekseyevka, Ukraine, on March 21.Hide Caption 9 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian soldiers patrol the area surrounding a Ukrainian military unit in Perevalne on Thursday, March 20.Hide Caption 10 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian protesters remove the gate to the Ukrainian navy headquarters as Russian troops stand guard in Sevastopol on Wednesday, March 19.Hide Caption 11 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian forces walk inside the Ukrainian navy headquarters in Sevastopol on March 19.Hide Caption 12 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A member of pro-Russian forces takes down a Ukrainian flag at the Ukrainian navy headquarters in Sevastopol on March 19. Hide Caption 13 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Alexander Vitko, chief of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, leaves the Ukrainian navy headquarters in Sevastopol after pro-Russian forces took it over on March 19.Hide Caption 14 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Russian flag waves as workers install a new sign on a parliament building in Simferopol, Crimea's capital, on March 19.Hide Caption 15 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian military personnel surround a Ukrainian military base in Perevalne on March 19.Hide Caption 16 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Nameplates on the front of the Crimean parliament building get removed Tuesday, March 18, in Simferopol.Hide Caption 17 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – From left, Crimean Prime Minister Sergey Aksyonov; Vladimir Konstantinov, speaker of the Crimean parliament; Russian President Vladimir Putin; and Alexei Chaly, the new de facto mayor of Sevastopol, join hands in Moscow on March 18 after signing a treaty to make Crimea part of Russia.Hide Caption 18 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Demonstrators hold a Crimean flag at Lenin Square in Simferopol on March 18.Hide Caption 19 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint near Strilkove, Ukraine, close to Crimea on Monday, March 17.Hide Caption 20 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Former boxer and Ukrainian politician Vitali Klitschko addresses reporters in Kiev, Ukraine, on March 17.Hide Caption 21 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian troops stand guard in front of the Ukrainian Parliament building in Kiev on March 17.Hide Caption 22 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian man applies for the National Guard at a mobile recruitment center in Kiev on March 17.Hide Caption 23 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Civilians walk past riot police in Simferopol on March 17.Hide Caption 24 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian soldier stands on top of an armored vehicle at a military camp near the village of Michurino, Ukraine, on March 17.Hide Caption 25 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Policemen stand guard outside the regional state administration building in Donetsk, Ukraine, during a rally by pro-Russia activists March 17.Hide Caption 26 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Armed soldiers stand guard outside a Ukrainian military base in Perevalne on March 17.Hide Caption 27 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A man holds a Crimean flag as he stands in front of the Crimean parliament building in Simferopol on March 17.Hide Caption 28 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Crimeans holding Russian flags celebrate in front of the parliament building in Simferopol on Sunday, March 16.Hide Caption 29 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian police officer tries to shield himself from a road block thrown by pro-Russia supporters in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 16.Hide Caption 30 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russia demonstrators storm the prosecutor general's office during a rally in Donetsk on March 16.Hide Caption 31 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A child casts her mother's ballot March 16 while holding a Russian flag at a polling station in Simferopol.Hide Caption 32 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A pro-Russian soldier, with the Russian flag behind him, mans a machine gun outside an Ukrainian military base in Perevalne on Saturday, March 15.Hide Caption 33 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A pro-Russian soldier guards the perimeter outside an Ukrainian military base in Perevalne on March 15.Hide Caption 34 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian flags wave in front of a monument dedicated to Soviet Union founder Vladimir Lenin during a pro-Russia rally in Simferopol's Lenin Square on March 15.Hide Caption 35 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Evgenyi Batyukhov cries March 14 at the site where pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian activists clashed the night before in Donetsk, Ukraine.Hide Caption 36 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A line of policemen stand in front of a bus of pro-Ukrainian activists as pro-Russian supporters confront them during a rally in Donetsk on Thursday, March 13.Hide Caption 37 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian supporters clash with pro-Ukrainian activists in Donetsk on March 13.Hide Caption 38 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Recent Academy Award winner Jared Leto walks through Independence Square in Kiev on March 13. During his Oscars acceptance speech in early March, the actor spoke to protesters in Ukraine and Venezuela saying, "We're thinking of you tonight."Hide Caption 39 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A member of a pro-Russian self-defense unit checks a polling station near Simferopol on March 13.Hide Caption 40 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian soldier looks out of the window of a regional military building with a poster reading "Ukraine's armed forces wait for you!" in Donetsk on March 13.Hide Caption 41 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – An armed Cossack stands guard at a checkpoint on the road from Simferopol to Sevastopol on March 13.Hide Caption 42 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A pro-Russian soldier speaks to a truck driver outside the Ukrainian infantry base in Perevalne on Wednesday, March 12.Hide Caption 43 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Cossacks stand guard at Crimea's regional parliament building in Simferopol on March 12.Hide Caption 44 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Soldiers are seen aboard the Ukrainian ship Slavutych in the harbor of Sevastopol on Tuesday, March 11.Hide Caption 45 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian naval officers board a boat in front of the Russian minesweeper Turbinist in Sevastopol's harbor on March 11.Hide Caption 46 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People shout slogans during a pro-Russia rally in Donetsk on Sunday, March 9. Hide Caption 47 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian police detain a demonstrator during a pro-Russian rally in Donetsk on March 9. Hide Caption 48 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russia protesters remove a Ukrainian flag from a flagpole taken from a government building in Donetsk on March 9.Hide Caption 49 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Cossacks and other pro-Russian forces stand guard outside a government building in Simferopol on Saturday, March 8.Hide Caption 50 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian soldiers load armored personnel carriers into boxcars in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on March 8.Hide Caption 51 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Armed men believed to be Russian military march in a village outside Simferopol on Friday, March 7.Hide Caption 52 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russia protesters demonstrate outside the Belbek air base, near Sevastopol, on Thursday, March 6.Hide Caption 53 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian navy officer looks at the scuttled, decommissioned Russian vessel Ochakov from the Black Sea shore outside the town of Myrnyi, Ukraine, on March 6. Russian naval personnel scuttled the ship, blockading access for five Ukrainian naval vessels.Hide Caption 54 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A member of the Russian military patrols around Perevalne on March 6.Hide Caption 55 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Servicemen guard a checkpoint at a Ukrainian navy base in Perevalne on March 6.Hide Caption 56 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian troops guard the Belbek air base on March 6.Hide Caption 57 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A woman walks past barricades March 6 that were set up by anti-government protesters in Kiev's Independence Square.Hide Caption 58 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A sailor guards the Ukrainian Navy ship Slavutych in the Bay of Sevastopol on Wednesday, March 5.Hide Caption 59 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People wait in line for food distribution in Independence Square on March 5.Hide Caption 60 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian sailors carry meat to their vessel in the Sevastopol harbor on March 5.Hide Caption 61 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Riot police stand at the entrance of a regional administrative building during a rally in Donetsk on March 5.Hide Caption 62 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian police officer gives instructions to members of the media in front of the business class lounge of the Simferopol airport on March 5.Hide Caption 63 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russia demonstrators wave a Russian flag after storming a regional administrative building in Donetsk on March 5.Hide Caption 64 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Demonstrators break a police barrier as they storm a regional administrative building in Donetsk on March 5.Hide Caption 65 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian military recruits line up to receive instructions in Kiev's Independence Square on Tuesday, March 4. Hide Caption 66 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People stand on the Ukrainian Navy ship Slavutych while it's at harbor in Sevastopol on March 4. Mattresses were placed over the side of the ship to hinder any attempted assault.Hide Caption 67 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian troops watch as a Russian navy ship blocks the entrance of the Ukrainian navy base in Sevastopol on March 4.Hide Caption 68 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A woman photographs pro-Russian soldiers guarding Ukraine's infantry base in Perevalne on March 4.Hide Caption 69 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, wearing a blue scarf, visits a shrine March 4 for the people who were killed in February during anti-government protests in Kiev.Hide Caption 70 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Yuli Mamchun, the commander of the Ukrainian military garrison at the Belbek air base near Sevastopol, salutes on March 4.Hide Caption 71 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian soldiers stand guard at the Belbek air base on March 4.Hide Caption 72 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian military members march at the Belbek air base on March 4.Hide Caption 73 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian soldiers fire warning shots to keep back Ukrainian military members at the Belbek air base on March 4.Hide Caption 74 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Ukrainian airman puts the Ukrainian national flag over the gate of the Belbek air base as they guard what's left under their control on March 4.Hide Caption 75 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian soldiers aim a grenade launcher and machine gun as they guard positions at the Belbek air base on March 4.Hide Caption 76 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian seamen stand guard on the Ukrainian navy ship Slavutych in the Sevastopol harbor on Monday, March 3.Hide Caption 77 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Oleg, a Ukrainian soldier, kisses his girlfriend, Svetlana, through the gates of the Belbek base entrance on March 3. Tensions are high at the base, where Ukrainian soldiers were standing guard inside the building while alleged Russian gunmen were standing guard outside the gates.Hide Caption 78 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Wives of Ukrainian soldiers walk past Russian soldiers to visit their husbands guarding a military base in Perevalne on March 3.Hide Caption 79 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A Russian soldier guards an area outside Ukraine's military base in the village of Perevalne on March 3.Hide Caption 80 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A sailor looks out a window near the entrance to the Ukrainian navy headquarters in Sevastopol on March 3.Hide Caption 81 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Armed men in military uniform walk outside a Ukrainian military unit near Simferopol on Sunday, March 2. Hundreds of armed men in trucks and armored vehicles surrounded the Ukrainian base Sunday in Crimea, blocking its soldiers from leaving.Hide Caption 82 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Soldiers walk outside a Ukrainian military base in Perevalne as a local resident waves a Russian flag March 2.Hide Caption 83 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Demonstrators shout during a rally in Kiev's Independence Square on March 2.Hide Caption 84 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian soldiers, left, and unidentified gunmen, right, stand at the gate of an infantry base in Perevalne on March 2. Hide Caption 85 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian soldiers guard a gate of an infantry base in Perevalne on March 2.Hide Caption 86 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A woman cries during a rally in Independence Square on March 2.Hide Caption 87 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Protesters hold flags of the United States, Germany and Italy during a rally in Independence Square on March 2.Hide Caption 88 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People attend a morning prayer service at Independence Square on March 2. Hide Caption 89 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A soldier and a truck driver unload bread outside the Ukranian navy headquarters in Sevastopol on March 2.Hide Caption 90 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Heavily armed troops, displaying no identifying insignia and who were mingling with local pro-Russian militants, stand guard outside a local government building in Simferopol on March 2. Hide Caption 91 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A woman waits in front of unidentified men in military fatigues who were blocking a base of the Ukrainian frontier guard unit in Balaklava, Ukraine, on Saturday, March 1.Hide Caption 92 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – U.S. President Barack Obama, in the Oval Office of the White House, talks on the phone March 1 with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Hide Caption 93 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Troops stand guard in Balaklava on March 1. Hide Caption 94 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Heavily armed soldiers displaying no identifying insignia maintain watch in Simferopol on March 1.Hide Caption 95 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People gather around the coffin of a man who was killed during clashes with riot police in Independence Square.Hide Caption 96 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian activists hold Russian flags during a rally in the center of Donetsk on March 1.Hide Caption 97 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian activists clash with Maidan supporters as they storm the regional government building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 1.Hide Caption 98 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A protester stands at a memorial March 1 for the people killed in clashes at Independence Square.Hide Caption 99 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Armed men patrol outside the Simferopol International Airport on Friday, February 28.Hide Caption 100 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – An image provided to CNN by a local resident shows Russian tanks on the move in Sevastopol.Hide Caption 101 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Russian troops block a road February 28 toward the military airport in Sevastopol. The Russian Black Sea Fleet is based at the port city.Hide Caption 102 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Armed men stand guard in front of a building near the Simferopol airport on February 28. Hide Caption 103 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – An armed man wearing no identifying insignia patrols outside Simferopol International Airport on February 28. Hide Caption 104 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Police stand guard outside the Crimea regional parliament building Thursday, February 27, in Simferopol. Armed men seized the regional government administration building and parliament in Crimea. Hide Caption 105 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Police intervene as Russian supporters gather in front of the parliament building in Simferopol on February 27.Hide Caption 106 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A man adds fuel to a fire at a barricade in Independence Square on February 27. Dozens of people were killed during clashes between security forces and protesters.Hide Caption 107 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russia demonstrators wave Russian and Crimean flags in front of a local government building in Simferopol on February 27. Hide Caption 108 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Barricades in front of a government building in Simferopol on February 27 hold a banner that reads: "Crimea Russia." There's a broad divide between those who support the pro-Western developments in Kiev and those who back Russia's continued influence in Crimea and across Ukraine.Hide Caption 109 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Protesters stand in front of a government building in Simferopol on February 27. Tensions have simmered in the Crimea region since the ouster of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.Hide Caption 110 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Protesters in support of the president's ouster rally in Independence Square, which has been the center of opposition, on Wednesday, February 26.Hide Caption 111 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Security forces stand guard during clashes between opposing sides in front of Crimea's parliament building in Simferopol on February 26.Hide Caption 112 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Pro-Russian demonstrators, right, clash with anti-Russian protesters in front of a government building in Simferopol on February 26. Hide Caption 113 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A police officer gets pulled into a crowd of Crimean Tatars in Simferopol on February 26. The Tatars, an ethnic minority group deported during the Stalin era, rallied in support of Ukraine's interim government.Hide Caption 114 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A man places flowers at a barricade near Independence Square on February 26.Hide Caption 115 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – On February 26 in Kiev, a woman holds a photograph of a protester killed during the height of tensions.Hide Caption 116 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Police guard a government building in Donetsk on February 26.Hide Caption 117 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Protesters remove a fence that surrounds Ukraine's parliament in Kiev on February 26.Hide Caption 118 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People sing the Ukrainian national anthem at Independence Square on Monday, February 24.Hide Caption 119 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Gas masks used by protesters sit next to a barricade in Independence Square on February 24.Hide Caption 120 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A woman cries February 24 near a memorial for the people killed in Kiev.Hide Caption 121 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – People wave a large Ukrainian flag in Independence Square on Sunday, February 23.Hide Caption 122 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Two pro-government supporters are made to pray February 23 in front of a shrine to dead anti-government protesters.Hide Caption 123 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A man and his daughter lay flowers at a memorial for protesters killed in Independence Square. Hide Caption 124 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko speaks at Independence Square on Saturday, February 22, hours after being released from prison. Tymoshenko, considered a hero of a 2004 revolution against Yanukovych, was released after 2½ years behind bars.Hide Caption 125 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Tymoshenko is greeted by supporters shortly after being freed from prison in Kharkiv on February 22.Hide Caption 126 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – A protester guards the entrance to Yanukovych's abandoned residence outside Kiev on February 22. Hide Caption 127 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Anti-government protesters guard the streets next to the presidential offices in Kiev on February 22. Hide Caption 128 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Anti-government protesters drive a military vehicle in Independence Square on February 22. Many protesters said they wouldn't leave the square until Yanukovych resigned.Hide Caption 129 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Ukrainian lawmakers argue during a session of Parliament on Friday, February 21.Hide Caption 130 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Men in Kiev carry a casket containing the body of a protester killed in clashes with police.Hide Caption 131 of 132 Photos: Photos: Crisis in UkraineCrisis in Ukraine – Protesters cheer after news of an agreement between the opposing sides in Kiev on February 21.Hide Caption 132 of 132JUST WATCHEDPrepping for Crimea's independence voteReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHPrepping for Crimea's independence vote 01:52JUST WATCHEDUkraine and Russia clash at U.N.ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHUkraine and Russia clash at U.N. 01:57JUST WATCHEDProtesters face off in city of DonetskReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHProtesters face off in city of Donetsk 03:01"It is clear that we are at a crossroads," U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday. "If positions continue to harden and rhetoric continues to sharpen, there is great risk of a dangerous downward spiral."Neither side is budging.Russia so far has refused any direct talks with Ukraine's new leaders, but its foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, has talked daily with Kerry, met face-to-face with him last week in Europe and the diplomats met again for more than five hours Friday in London.Afterward, it appeared -- as has been the case for weeks -- the only thing Russia and the United States agree upon is that they can't agree on anything of substance.As Lavrov said Friday, "We don't have a common vision."Kerry: Actions 'calibrated' if Russia open to talksWhile the Russian foreign minister and his team did engage in talks Friday, calling them negotiations may be a reach. As Kerry said, Moscow wasn't going to do anything until the Crimea referendum's results are released, likely Monday.In fact, Lavrov didn't have any authority to even negotiate on anything to do with Crimea, according to a senior State Department official.His boss, Putin, reiterated Friday that Sunday's vote is in line with international law and the U.N. charter, a Kremlin statement said. A day earlier, Russian U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin asked why Crimeans don't deserve a right to self-determination, just like anyone else.Ukraine's new government, as well as Western leaders, see it differently.While Churkin accused the West of having "fanned the flames of unrest," officials there accuse Russia of instigating and furthering the crisis -- including sending troops into Crimea to blockade and seize Ukrainian military and other facilities, something Moscow has denied.European nations and the United States have already hit back some, with targeted punishments in addition to offers of billions in aid to Ukraine's fledgling government. The situation seems to have had an impact already within Russia, as evidenced by steep declines in its stock market and the value of the ruble. And the State Department cautioned Americans about traveling to Russia given "the possibility of violence or anti-U.S. actions directed against U.S. citizens or U.S. interests."Kerry warned Friday that the "consequences" will be far more stringent should Putin sign off on the "back-door annexation" of Crimea.At the same time, he opened the door for less strident measures should Russia opt not to take in Crimea -- whatever the referendum says -- and instead go along with more autonomy, human rights monitoring and other steps for that region if it stays part of Ukraine."If there is greater diplomatic opportunity that can be pursued -- and that is, in fact, on the table -- then I'm confident that whatever the response is would be calibrated accordingly," Kerry said. "But if ... a decision is made that is negative and/or flies in the face of all of the rationale that the EU and others have put on the table for the illegality (of an annexation), that will obviously demand some further response."For his part, Lavrov called Friday's conversations -- which he characterized as "negotiations" -- as "useful," even if they didn't produce a breakthrough. He added he's aware of what might happen if Crimea becomes part of Russia, saying sanctions won't help anyone."I assure you that our partners understand that sanctions are counterproductive ... and (they) will not facilitate mutual interests," he said.Unrest, military action continues Some 1,500 miles away from these seemingly calm, cordial discussions, Crimea continues to boil.JUST WATCHEDAmbassador: Russia doesn't want warReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAmbassador: Russia doesn't want war 00:55JUST WATCHEDUkrainian PM: We urge Russia to pull backReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHUkrainian PM: We urge Russia to pull back 01:27JUST WATCHEDVoices on the Ukraine/Crimea referendumReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHVoices on the Ukraine/Crimea referendum 01:50JUST WATCHEDSee dramatic Ukraine confrontationReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSee dramatic Ukraine confrontation 03:58Col. Evgeniy Pivovarov, the head of a military hospital associated with Ukraine's foreign ministry, was "kidnapped" Friday evening in the Crimean capital of Simferopol, a Ukrainian defense ministry spokesman for Crimea said."His kidnappers cuffed Pivovarov's hands behind his back and drove him away," said Vladislav Seleznev. "His whereabouts are currently unknown."Meanwhile, in northern Crimea, video shot by CNN showed green trucks rolling in the direction of Dzhankoy, home to a key military airfield. They appeared loaded, including some with long-range artillery guns.Who was driving them, and for what purpose? One of the vehicles had a Russian license plate, but the other had no plates at all. And men connected to the convoy refused to answer CNN's questions on the matter.Ukrainian officials have repeatedly claimed that Russian troops are among the armed men that have, effectively, taken over Crimea on the heels of the local government's decision to side with Moscow and against Kiev. Russia has denied any direct involvement, saying what's happening in Crimea is an internal matter. The powerful nation hasn't been shy, however, about military activities on its side of the border with Ukraine.Its defense ministry has said about 8,500 artillery personnel were staging snap military exercises not far from Ukraine's eastern border. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power estimated "at least 10,000" Russian troops overall were involved. "This is the second time inside of a month that Russia has chosen to mass large amounts of force on short notice without much transparency around the eastern borders of Ukraine," a senior State Department official said.Meanwhile, six Russian jet fighters were moved to Bobruisk airfield in Belarus on Thursday, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti cited the Belarussian Defense Ministry as saying Friday.The move is part of Belarus' offer to Russia to participate in joint military drills, the news agency reported. Belarus, a former Soviet republic, borders Russia and northern Ukraine.Russia's defense ministry released video Friday showing paratroopers floating downward as part of those drills. Should Moscow launch a full-fledged invasion of at least Crimea, they should prevail, said Ruslan Pukhov, the director of CAST, or the Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, in Moscow.Russia has more than four times the amount of troops as Ukraine, not to mention exponentially more tanks, armored personnel carriers and ships."There is no fortification. There is no military infrastructure," Pukhov said. "That is why I think it would be quite easy and quick."

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London (CNN)Social distancing, self-isolation, panic-buying -- there aren't many reasons to be cheerful right now. The UK on Monday became the latest country to restrict people's movements because of coronavirus. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson banned people from leaving their homes apart from a few "very limited" reasons.But the new measures have also inspired many to help out in their communities, and social media is awash with offers of help and support for those in need and frontline workers. More than half a million people responded to the UK government's call to become a volunteer for the National Health Service (NHS), the country's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Thursday. The government was hoping to get 250,000 people to sign up.Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order, sending UK into lockdown to fight coronavirus pandemicA long way from the fraught scenes of supermarkets stripped bare and fights breaking out at the checkouts are the thoughtful groups and individuals who are doing what they can to try and make a difference. Read MoreRavinder Singh, founder and CEO of Khalsa Aid, an international humanitarian relief organization, has been distributing food to hospitals around London and Slough, southeast England, with the help of 25 volunteers.The charity has delivered Punjabi food such as samosas and aloo tikkas, and other essentials such as pizzas and water, to hardworking nurses and doctors in various hospitals. Volunteers from Khalsa Aid dropped off supplies at Northwick Park Hospital, in west London, England.Most of the food has been donated for free by restaurants, Mr Singh told CNN.They have so far delivered food and water to Northwick Park, Watford, Wexham, St Mary's, St George's, and Charing Cross hospitals and aim to support more outside London in the coming weeks.The response has been "absolutely fantastic," Mr Singh said, adding that medical staff have been grateful to receive the additional supplies.The charity has delivered 35 crates of tomatoes, 80 loaves of bread, and 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of vegetables, to the NHS and nurses on shift.Joe Wicks has become the world's PE teacher, helping kids keep active while we're social distancing"They are putting themselves at risk and I think it's time we recognize them as heroes," Mr Singh said.Charlotte Bredael, 18, from Newcastle, northwest England, runs a small business where she attends children's parties and events dressed as princesses. Bredael saw Facebook posts from parents whose children were devastated that their planned trips to Disneyland were canceled. "I thought that if the kids weren't able to meet a princess at Disney World, it might make it a little bit better for them if they could have a video from a princess," she told CNN. Charlotte Bredael dresses as different princesses to keep children entertained.Schools in the UK were told last week that they would be closing for most children, except those whose parents are "key workers."Bredael is creating videos from her home dressed as Disney princesses for any child who is feeling down. "I've had messages from parents saying that it's made their kid's day, which makes my day," she told CNN. Bredael has filmed 20 videos and is expecting to film more. She added: "It's making the kids really happy and it's also making the parents happy to see their kids happy."James Dyson designed a new ventilator in 10 days. He's making 15,000 for the pandemic fightJosh Ezekiel is a third year chemical engineering student at Bath University. Once his university shut down earlier this month, Ezekiel offered up his services as a remote tutor in maths, physics and chemistry, with a view to prioritizing those "with limited financial means."Days later, Johnson announced that the nationwide exams would be canceled. But Ezekiel has still been tutoring students online, free of charge. The 20-year-old told CNN: "I'm quite lucky in that I'm doing some research and it's done with modeling software so I can be away from the lab right now."He added: "There were quite a lot of people who messaged me initially but then the exams ended up being canceled and I'm sure a lot of parents thought they would hold off for now."Up until the UK government's announcement on Monday, Ursula Stone had been making bouquets and leaving them outside Londoners' front doors. Stone creates arrangements from flowers that have been thrown out by supermarkets and other suppliers once they hit their expiration date. At the time, Stone told CNN she hoped the flowers would "bring a little bit of cheer to people's lives."She has had to stop her arrangements since tighter restrictions were put in place in the UK around social movements.

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Story highlightsBerlin attack suspect Anis Amri dies in shootout with police in ItalyInvestigative files indicate Amri had discussed launching attack in Germany (CNN)Anis Amri, the Tunisian suspect identified in this week's deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market, died Friday in a shootout in Milan, according to Italian police. The suspect was killed just after 3 a.m. local time, the Italian state police said on its Twitter feed.When the man was asked for his papers by police, he pulled a .22-caliber gun out of his backpack and fired, according to the tweet. The driver of the police car returned fire, killing the suspect. A police officer was injured in the shootout, according to Italian police.Amri, 24, had become a wanted man after Monday's attack in Berlin that killed 12 people and injured 48. Though others could have been involved, Amri was the only suspect who had been publicly identified.He had been considered violent and believed to be armed.Read MoreAnd according to German investigative files that CNN saw Thursday, Amri had previously discussed launching an attack in Germany.Here's what we know about him. ItalyAmri was one of four children, according to a man who claimed to be his father. The man said in an interview on Tunisian radio that Amri left for Italy about seven years ago after dropping out of school.JUST WATCHEDSearch intensifies for German attackerReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSearch intensifies for German attacker 02:09While in Italy, he served four years in prison after he was involved in an arson attack on a school, his father said. Amri left for Germany more than a year ago, he added.The elder Amri said he had not been in touch with his son, though the younger Amri maintained sporadic contact with his siblings. A spokesman for the Italian state police, Mario Viola, told CNN that Amri's jail term for damaging state property, assault and arson at the Lampedusa refugee center began in late 2011. He was released in May 2015.Amri entered Italy in February 2011 without any ID and claimed to be a 17-year-old minor, according to the spokesman. Italian authorities ordered his deportation, but Tunisian authorities wouldn't accept the request on the grounds of a lack of proper documentation, Viola said. At that point, Italian authorities told Amri to leave the country, and officials lost track of him, according to Viola. Amri was "not suspected" of terrorism at the time and was considered a "petty criminal," Viola said. The Tunisian came to Italy at the same time as thousands of others amid the turmoil of the Arab Spring, he said. Germany Amri was believed to have gone to Germany in July 2015 and had traveled between Berlin and other cities -- but was mostly in Berlin since February, said Ralf Jaeger, interior minister of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.Amri requested asylum in Germany but was denied, according to Jaeger. Deportation proceedings were started but were not completed because Amri's identity could not be definitively established, according Stephan Mayer, a spokesman for the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union parliamentary group.While in Germany, authorities had their eye on Amri -- he was believed to be in touch with radical Islamists, including a recruitment network for ISIS operating in Germany, German security officials told CNN.When ISIS lives next door: Tunisia's desperate fight against extremismThe main figure in the network, Ahmad Abdulaziz Abdullah -- a 32-year-old Iraqi national also known as Abu Walaa -- and four others were arrested and charged with terrorism offenses in November.Jaeger said he could not confirm a link to Abu Walaa.But according to the investigative files that CNN saw, German authorities were aware that Amri had close ties to the Abu Walaa network.JUST WATCHEDWas Berlin market attack an intel failure?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWas Berlin market attack an intel failure? 06:08Amri was particularly close to one of those charged in November, Boban Simeonovic, a German intelligence official told CNN.Amri was mentioned several times by name in the 345-page investigative file, which underpinned the case built by prosecutors."Anis spoke several times about committing attacks," a police informant told German investigators, according to the files. The informant said Simeonovic and another member of the network "were in favor of that and gave him a place to hide." Members of the Abu Walaa network also discussed driving a truck full of gasoline with a bomb into a crowd, the police informant told investigators, according to the documents.In late 2015 and early 2016, Simeonovic tried through his contacts at a mosque in the northern German town of Hildesheim to arrange logistics for Amri to leave the country, according to the files. Police officers enter a refugee shelter Thursday in Emmerich, Germany.According to the police informant, Simeonovic repeatedly stressed to followers in Germany that there was a "state of war" in the country. Simeonovic and Abu Walaa "deem attacks justified, desire attacks, and support attackers," the informant stated. "The only topic when I moved in these circles ... was how to join the armed jihad or how to get it to Germany ... by which I mean armed jihad for the Islamic State," the police informant said. Amri -- who was thought to have used six aliases, according to authorities -- also showed up on the radar of German police because he was looking for a gun, one German security official said.A reward of more $100,000 had been offered for information on Anis Amri's whereabouts.In August, he was arrested with forged documents in the southern German town of Friedrichshafen en route to Italy, the security official said. But a judge later ordered his release. The huntInside the truck that plowed through the Christmas market, authorities found a Polish man shot dead and a set of identity papers belonging to Amri.The slain driver may have been involved in a struggle with the suspect inside the truck's cabin before being shot, CNN terrorism analyst Paul Cruickshank said. The papers could have been dropped during some sort of altercation. Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketAuthorities examine a truck Tuesday, December 20, that crashed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin the night before. At least 12 people were killed and 48 injured in what police are investigating as a likely terrorist attack.Hide Caption 1 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketEmergency responders tow the truck's cab away from the crash site on December 20. Ariel Zurawski, owner of the truck company, said the truck may have been hijacked as it was transporting 25 tons of steel.Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketAn overview of the crash site on December 20 shows where the tractor-trailer drove over the sidewalk and into market stalls near the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.Hide Caption 3 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketA rescue worker stands beside Christmas decorations that were scattered by the crash.Hide Caption 4 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketMembers of the press crowd around the crash site on December 20.Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketA rescue worker looks at destroyed market stalls near the truck's trailer.Hide Caption 6 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketAuthorities investigate the crash site on December 20. Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketEmergency responders treat an injured person on Monday, December 19.Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketGerman police shine a flashlight onto the back of the truck.Hide Caption 9 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketEmergency crews work near the crash site on December 19.Hide Caption 10 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketPolice officers stand next to the truck.Hide Caption 11 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketAmbulances are seen where the incident happened in western Berlin.Hide Caption 12 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketPolice stand beside the damaged truck that crashed into the market.Hide Caption 13 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketFirst responders load an injured person into an ambulance.Hide Caption 14 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketA Christmas tree lies next to the truck.Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketPolice take someone into custody near the market.Hide Caption 16 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketPolice stand guard at the market after the crash.Hide Caption 17 of 18 Photos: Truck plows through Berlin Christmas marketAn armed police officer stands near the scene.Hide Caption 18 of 18Authorities publicly identified Amri on Wednesday, released pictures of him and offered a reward of up to 100,000 euros (about $104,000) for information on his whereabouts.Germany's federal prosecutor said raids had taken place Thursday in cities across Germany. One was in Emmerich, in North Rhine-Westphalia, at a refugee shelter where Amri reportedly stayed before moving to Berlin.Police also carried out a number of raids in the region on Wednesday, a German security official told CNN. ISIS claimed it inspired the attack. The terror group's affiliated Amaq News Agency described the perpetrator as a "soldier of the Islamic State" who had acted in response to calls for attacks in the West.CNN's Hada Messia, Tim Lister, Laura Goehler, Nadine Schmidt, Elise Labott and Oren Liebermann contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Shin-Soo Choo, an outfielder and designated hitter for the Texas Rangers, is giving every player in the Rangers' minor league system $1,000 to help alleviate the financial hit they may take amid the coronavirus pandemic.That's 191 players, meaning the 37-year-old from South Korea is pledging $191,000."I can help other people," Choo, who is heading into his final year of a $130 million, seven-year contract, said Wednesday in a conference call. "That's a good thing.""Twenty years ago ... coming from Korea, I (had) nothing," he said. "Baseball gives me a lot of things. I want to pay back to other people...It's a hard situation in the world, but still I can help other people."Choo spent seven years in the minor leagues. He remembers how little money he had in those days, and said at times he would skip dinner to keep his $20 meal money. Read MoreWhen he and his wife Won Mi Ha had their first child, Alan, in 2005, Choo said he had trouble having enough money to buy diapers. He estimated during that time he was earning about $350 a week."I don't want these guys' baseball careers affected by money," Choo said, adding that he hopes his donation can keep players in a position to focus on training at home, and perhaps one day reach the majors. "Probably a lot of guys maybe (are) looking for another job right now," he said. "I don't want to lose any players over money."Choo's major league career started in 2005 with the Seattle Mariners. He also played for the Cleveland Indians and briefly with the Cincinnati Reds. He joined the Rangers in 2014.On Tuesday, MLB announced it would extend its initiative to provide financial support to minor league players through the end of May or the beginning of the minor league season, whichever comes first, according to a statement from the league.A source with knowledge of the initiative told CNN that the plan will provide more than 7,000 minor league ballplayers with $400 a week during this time period.The affected players and their families also will continue to receive medical benefits during this time period.CNN's Kevin Dotson contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsAnthony Hamilton is father to the three-time F1 champion LewisHamilton Snr. now wants to help budding soccer players (CNN)Anthony Hamilton will watch his son Lewis Hamilton try to wrestle the world championship from his Mercedes rival Nico Rosberg over the last four races of 2016. He told CNN Sport that the agonies of watching his eldest son race in Formula One haven't changed over the last 10 years of his career."It's the same nerves, the heart palpitations when the race gets going," Hamilton Snr. smiled ahead of Sunday's US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.Follow @cnnsport With an acute understanding of the emotions of watching your child compete at the highest level, he is still encouraging other parents to help their children become sporting heroes. "When people say to me 'my son or my daughter isn't good enough' I think you know what I'm sorry but they are great," explains Hamilton.Read More"We are all great people -- it's about how you nurture your kids. "Everything is possible and I like to think we are an example of that because from where we came from who would have thought Lewis would be at the top of motorsport?"READ: F1 star to feature in Call of Duty Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championAnthony Hamilton has traveled all over the world to support his son, and three-time world F1 champion, Lewis.Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championFather and son celebrate Lewis' second F1 world championship in 2014.Hide Caption 2 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championThe pair fought off media attention to celebrate the moment Lewis won the title at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. Hide Caption 3 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championThey shared a similar moment of joy at Monte Carlo in 2008, the year of Lewis' first F1 title success. Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championBut it hasn't all been easy. During Hamilton's debut championships in 2007, his seventh place finish in Sao Paulo, Brazil (pictured), meant that he finished the championships in second place, a point behind Kimi Räikkönen. Hide Caption 5 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championAnthony is always on hand to offer Lewis advice before each race. "I always send Lewis messages that say 'Dude, focus, be positive. You know how great you are and just continue believing in yourself,'" he told CNN.Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championHamilton Snr. has recently founded his own business. He hopes that KickTrix, a "keepy-uppy" machine, will help budding footballers become Premier League stars.Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: Being the father of a three-time F1 championThe device, costing £250 ($305), is developed so that kids can practice football indoors. "There are a lot of good young players," said Hamilton, "but a lot of them don't make it because they don't have the skills necessary to control the ball."Hide Caption 8 of 8'We came from nothing'Separated from his eldest son's mother Carmen, Hamilton raised his family in a council house in Stevenage, a town 30 miles north of London.He worked multiple jobs to fund his son's career and dedicated both their lives to the peripatetic lifestyle of competing in go-karting and then in the junior single-seater categories. Lewis Hamilton would go on to become a three-time F1 world champion."We came from nothing and I didn't have anyone telling me to do this or do that, I had to learn myself," Hamilton Snr. explains."But one thing I knew was that you've just got to be positive and believe in yourself. Sometimes people use that term 'believe in yourself' flippantly but the reality is you have got to believe."Arrived in Austin at @circuitamericas for the #USGP. This is a track to attack. Can't wait to get out there! #COTA pic.twitter.com/0oeaHIdymc— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 19, 2016 Business ventureDespite his background in motorsport, Hamilton Snr has now designed a machine -- KickTrix -- to help budding soccer players blossom into Premier League stars.It allows children -- and adults, too -- to practice "keepy-uppies" indoors and then apply their new, honed ball control skills to the 11-a-side game. "I looked at the plethora of players that come into football and into the Premier League and all the British kids that aren't playing in the Premier League and I'm wondering what's the difference?" he explains."Maybe it's the weather? When you're abroad you can play longer but you can't play when it's raining outside in the UK."I wanted to design something that actually gave our young players a little bit of a leg up which they can use indoors because the more times you kick a ball and the more time you practice, the better you are.Read: Marquez regains Moto GP title"There are a lot of good young players but a lot of them don't make it because they don't have the skills necessary to control the ball. "Maybe I could have been a good footballer if I'd had the opportunity to play football in the house without breaking things!"If you do 20,000 kicks with the KickTrix machine you'll be able to 1,000 free keepy-uppies with the ball."At £250 ($305) the machine isn't cheap, but Hamilton stresses that it's another kind of investment that is more valuable to a gifted child. "It's about whether you give your son or daughter time, whether you're there mentally and physically to support them," he adds. Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleAustralia, March 20 – Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg size each other up as the season begins in Melbourne. On race day, Rosberg starts where he left off in 2015, winning in Albert Park. A poor start relegated Hamilton from pole position to sixth but he fought back to finish second.Hide Caption 1 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleBahrain, April 3 – Another slow start and a first-lap collision with the Williams of Valtteri Bottas hampers Hamilton's charge. Rosberg ticks off another victory in the desert to stretch his lead as his rival finishes third.Hide Caption 2 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleChina, April 17 – In Shanghai, Hamilton starts at the back after an engine problem in qualifying. He fights back to seventh but Rosberg wins again to take a chunky 36-point lead in the championship.Hide Caption 3 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleRussia, May 1 – President Vladimir Putin was on the podium to hand out the victory laurels to Rosberg once more. Another engine problem left Hamilton back in second as his teammate moved into a 43-point lead.Hide Caption 4 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleSpain, May 15 – F1 arrived in Western Europe and served up an unforgettable race in Barcelona. In his first race since his shock promotion to Red Bull, Max Verstappen became the sport's youngest race-winner at 18 ...Hide Caption 5 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleSpain, May 15 – But the Dutch teen only wins after the Mercedes rivals took each other out on the opening lap at the Circuit de Catalunya.Hide Caption 6 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleMonaco, May 29 – The wait is over as Hamilton wins his first grand prix of 2016 in his adopted hometown of Monaco. Seventh-placed Rosberg's championship lead is cut to 24 points.Hide Caption 7 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleCanada, June 12 – "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," says Hamilton as he dedicates his victory in Montreal to late boxing great Muhammad Ali. Rosberg slipped to ninth on the opening lap, but got off the ropes to finish fifth.Hide Caption 8 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleAzerbaijan, June 19 – F1 arrives for the new street race around Baku and the historic win goes to a dominant Rosberg. Hamilton is frustrated by an engine mode setting during the European Grand Prix and crosses the line in fifth.Hide Caption 9 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleAustria, July 3 – A thrilling duel between the Mercedes stars ends when the two cars make contact on the last lap. Hamilton survives to take the win while Rosberg limps home in fourth, seeing his lead cut to 11 points.Hide Caption 10 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleBritain, July 10 – Time for a spot of crowd-surfing after a perfect drive for Hamilton at his home track, Silverstone. Rosberg was relegated to third after being told how to solve a gearbox problem over the team radio, breaking rules governing in-race communications -- which were subsequently lifted.Hide Caption 11 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleHungary, July 24 – Hamilton earns a hug from Hungarian model Barbara Palvin as he takes the lead in the world championship for the first time in 2016 thanks to a win in Budapest. The British driver moved into a six-point lead over Rosberg, who finished second.Hide Caption 12 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleGermany, July 31 – At the final race before F1's summer break, Hamilton rockets past pole-sitter Rosberg off the line and motors to a dominant win and a 19-point advantage in the title race.Hide Caption 13 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleBelgium, August 28 – A month later, Hamilton had to start at the back of the grid after Mercedes chose to make a raft of engine changes in Spa. Hamilton worked his way up to third, but Rosberg romped to the checkered flag for his first win at the legendary circuit.Hide Caption 14 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleItaly, September 4 – Rosberg is on a roll once more as he storms to his first win at Monza and cuts Hamilton's championship lead to just two points. The defending champion had delivered an electrifying lap to start on pole but a poor getaway cost him and he eventually finished second.Hide Caption 15 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleSingapore, September 18 – F1's night race shines the light on Rosberg once more as the German reclaims the championship lead with a crucial victory. Rosberg holds off a thrilling late charge from Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo as an out-of-sorts Hamilton is third.Hide Caption 16 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleMalaysia, October 2 – Hamilton arrived in Kuala Lumpur determined to reignite the title battle, and everything was going smoothly until lap 43 of the race when his engine caught fire. "Oh no, no," moaned Hamilton as he was forced to retire. Rosberg finished third behind Red Bull duo Ricciardo and Verstappen to extend his lead to 23 points.Hide Caption 17 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleJapan, October 9 – Ill-judged social media posts put Hamilton on the back foot. Rosberg narrowly took pole at Suzuka but pulled away for the win as Hamilton could only finish third. Rosberg moved into a seemingly uncatchable 33-point lead in the championship standings.Hide Caption 18 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleJapan, October 9 – Time to pull on the victory t-shirts! Mercedes wraps up its third straight constructors' championship in Suzuka.Hide Caption 19 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleUnited States, October 23 – Hamilton keeps his title hopes on track in Austin with a win at the Circuit of The Americas. But Rosberg limits the damage with a second-place finish. Hide Caption 20 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleMexico, October 30 – Hamilton once again takes the spoils, winning his first Mexico Grand Prix. Rosberg follows him home in second and, as F1 heads to Brazil for the penultimate race of the 2016 season, just 19 points separate the Mercedes drivers. Hide Caption 21 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleBrazil, November 13 – The Mercedes rivals share the podium at Interlagos as Hamilton dominates a rain-hit thriller to claim his first Brazilian Grand Prix victory ahead of Rosberg. The result sends the title race down to the wire in Abu Dhabi. Hide Caption 22 of 23 Photos: Mercedes vs. Mercedes: Race for the titleThe moment of triumph: Nico Rosberg finishes second behind Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi to secure a first world title -- 34 years after his dad, Keke, won his. Hide Caption 23 of 23Strained relations and pushy parentsHamilton carefully managed his eldest son's career all the way to F1. Lewis was signed to the McLaren team's driver development program aged just 13 and made his F1 debut in 2007. A jubilant Hamilton was waiting in the team's garage when his son won a thrilling first world title in Brazil one year later. But the father and son pairing dissolved Hamilton's relationship as manager to the F1 star in 2010 under reportedly strained circumstances. Hamilton Snr. explained that it can be "extremely difficult" to balance guiding your child's career and avoid morphing into the archetypal pushy parent."There are a lot of parents who want their kids to be successful and the kids want to do something else," he says. Read: Like father, like son for Emerson Fittipaldi and 'Little Emo'? "You have to find exactly what your child is interested in doing then you have to say 'OK I'm going to dedicate a certain period of life making sure you can achieve that objective.'"But you can't push them too much, it's about gentle encouragement."If your kid looks like they have the potential to be great then you're going to push harder. There is a fine line between being a parent and a manager. "If you step over the line and become a pushy parent it's likely that the young kids will want to push back and won't try hard. While they love what they're doing they don't love what you're doing and it's important they do love it." Photos: The perfect 10A smiling Lewis Hamilton and a dejected Nico Rosberg after October's United States Grand Prix where the Briton clinched his third Formula One world title. The Mercedes driver insists that the working relationship is good with his German teammate. Hide Caption 1 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Triple celebration – Hamilton's third World Championship -- his second in two years -- was won with three races to spare. The win at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas was his 10th of the 2015 season.Hide Caption 2 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10What a feeling – "It's the greatest moment of my life," Hamilton said after the race. "I pushed and pushed. I hope I can inspire people to never give up. It's just crazy to think I'm now a three-time world champion. I can't find the right words to express the feeling, but it's the greatest I've had in my life."Hide Caption 3 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10On top Down Under – The 2014 champion got his world title defense off to a winning start with success at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in March. Hamilton and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg dominated, with the Briton controlling the race on the Albert Park street circuit and ultimately seeing off the German.Hide Caption 4 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10China story – After finishing second to Rosberg at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton edged back ahead of him in the world standings after triumphing at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in April. The 30-year-old captured his 35th Grand Prix win with a pole-to-flag victory, although runner-up Rosberg claimed he had ruined his race by driving slowly.Hide Caption 5 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Singing in Bahrain – A week later, Hamilton made it a hat-trick of triumphs from the opening four races when he crossed the line first at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He managed to hold top spot despite losing his brakes on the last lap, beating Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who finished second. "I'm gunning for a third title," Hamilton said. "I was able to pull through and we need to keep pushing now, as I know we will."Hide Caption 6 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Necessary boost – Second and third-placed finishes at the Spanish and Monaco races enabled Rosberg to cut Hamilton's advantage in the championship to 10 points, but he got back to winning ways at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in June. "Did I need this?" asked Hamilton at the victory celebrations. "Yes, I think I did."Hide Caption 7 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Home comforts – In July, it was a home triumph at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for Hamilton. The Mercedes man, who had finished second in Austria a fortnight earlier, battled past Williams duo Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas after losing the lead off the start line to claim his third British Grand Prix win. "I started to tear up on that last lap," Hamilton said after the race. "I was gunning the whole way and I really just wanted to do it for you guys. I'm going to keep pushing for this championship."Hide Caption 8 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Spa holiday – Hamilton finished off the podium for the first time all season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but August's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa saw him convert pole position into a sixth first-placed win of 2015. He remained in control of the race throughout and, finishing ahead of second-placed Rosberg, extended his lead in the championship to 28 points. Hide Caption 9 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Tire-some, but a triumph – September's Italian Grand Prix at Monza saw Hamilton finish more than 25 seconds clear of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to take top spot and extend his championship advantage to 53 points with seven rounds remaining -- but only after surviving a stewards' investigation. "The stewards are satisfied that the team followed the currently specified procedure supervised by the tire manufacturer for the safe operation of the tires," a statement said after Mercedes was investigated on the grounds that the tires were below the minimum permitted pressure. Hide Caption 10 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Take the A game – September started and finished with victories for Hamilton as he followed up the disappointment of being forced to retire in Singapore with success at the Japanese Grand Prix. He took the lead early from pole-positioned Rosberg before cruising to his eighth win of the season to take him 48 points clear at the top of the championship with five rounds left. "It was important for us to strike back. We didn't bring our A game in Singapore and we had to bring it today," he said.Hide Caption 11 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Russian towards the title – Mercedes claimed the Constructors' World Championship after Hamilton's victory at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi in October. The 30-year-old capitalized after Rosberg, who started from pole, was forced to retire with a throttle problem. A ninth win of the season set up the chance to land his third world title at the United States Grand Prix two weeks later.Hide Caption 12 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10'I'm overdue a drink with the team!' – That third world title was won as Hamilton picked up a 10th victory of the season, his 43rd overall, at the Circuit of the Americas. He overtook Rosberg on the 49th of 56 laps to claim an unassailable 76-point lead at the top of the championship. "I just can't believe I'm sitting here. To my family, I love you. To the team, thank you so much," Hamilton said. "I'm overdue a drink with the team!"Hide Caption 13 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10Rocket Man – Hamilton was interviewed on the podium after the race by singer Sir Elton John.Hide Caption 14 of 15 Photos: The perfect 10History-maker – Hamilton is only the 10th driver in history, and the first Briton since Sir Jackie Stewart in 1973, to become a three-time world champion. The first of Great Britain's 15 world champions to claim back-to-back crowns, he joins Stewart, Jack Brabham, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna on three titles, with only Michael Schumacher (seven), Juan Manuel Fangio (five), Alain Prost and Vettel (both four) having achieved more success. Hide Caption 15 of 15Nic Hamilton, 'the bigger superstar'Hamilton Snr. also guided his younger son Nicolas, with wife Linda, into a career in motorsport against seemingly insurmountable odds. The 24-year-old, who recently raced in the British Touring Car Championship in a modified car, has cerebral palsy, a condition that leads to severe problems with movement, posture and coordination."Nic is probably the bigger superstar," says Hamilton. "He is an amazing young man."A year to 18 months after Nic was born he wasn't walking and we couldn't figure it out. When we went to the hospital they said 'your son won't walk and here are these glasses because by the way he's going to be blind.' It was devastating for Linda and I."A little bit like Lewis, Nic has had tough love from me but huge love from his mother. Everything that was done for him with tough love was done positively. "He is so independent now. He will take nothing from anybody, he wants to do everything himself."Hot up in the 6 right now... 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/9KGyXcnqSK— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 16, 2016 Text from Dad: 'Dude, focus, be positive'It has not been the easiest season for the eldest Hamilton son, whose F1 title defense has been hampered by engine reliability. The frustrations seemed to boil over at the last race in Japan when the Mercedes driver amused himself on social media during an official media conference leading to criticism that he showed a lack of respect."Lewis is still the same person he always was but he lives in the bubble of motorsport," says his Dad."The human side of Lewis is what you saw recently. 'I know you guys have a job to do but I'm not really enjoying it. Why don't we try this for a change?' I think Lewis had a good point."Watch: On the road with the Fittipaldi'sWhat advice would Hamilton give his eldest son as he faces a daunting task in the final four races of the year?"The advice is always the same," he says. "We are older, we are wiser and we always love them and care for them whatever the situation, and we're always there for them. 👌🏾 pic.twitter.com/afydLQpyJr— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 13, 2016 "It doesn't matter how old you are and whether you want to listen to your parents or not. "I always send Lewis messages that say 'Dude, focus, be positive. You know how great you are and just continue believing in yourself.'"Lewis might be a triple world champion but he's still like you and me, he's still the same. It hurts when you don't win and things go wrong, but typically he's a believer."For more news and videos, visit CNN.com/sport/motorsportWhen asked by CNN what lessons he has learned as a father to sporting sons that he would pass on to parents who would like their children to achieve, he answers: "Success is relative, but it's disappointing if you don't try."The days of crafting a career together may be over but it is sound advice that his superstar son, even at the age of 31, will take onto the track as he faces the biggest title fight of his career.

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Ariake Urban Sports Park, Tokyo (CNN)When the three athletes on an Olympic podium have a combined age of 42, you know -- in the words of English rock band The Who -- that the kids are alright. That was the case as women's street skateboarding made its bow at the Olympics, with 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya of Japan taking gold ahead of Brazil's Rayssa Leal -- also 13 -- and 16-year-old Funa Nakayama, also from Japan. If organizers wanted to engage a younger audience by adding skateboarding to the Olympic program, then it was mission accomplished at Tokyo's Ariake Urban Sports Park. Nishiya, who becomes one of the youngest ever Olympic champions, moved into the gold medal position with her fifth and last trick in Monday's final. Her score of 15.26 saw her leapfrog Leal (14.64) and Nakayama (14.49)."I'm simply very, very delighted. I am so happy," Nishiya told reporters, adding that she felt her success had "nothing to do with her age." Nishiya celebrates gold in the street skateboarding final.Read MoreJapan strikes double skateboarding goldWhile fans being kept away from nearly all Olympic venues has led to a surreal, eerie atmosphere at some events, this street skateboarding final hummed with energy -- be it the music that was pumped from speakers, or the lively announcer who encouraged and cajoled the skaters from the sidelines. The 20 competitors brought an energy of their own, too, fist-bumping and elbow-tapping each other in between rounds. Combine that with the constant buzz of the cicadas that could be heard from a nearby cluster of trees and the absence of fans was almost forgotten. The heats -- which, like the final, saw riders scored on two 45-second runs and five individual tricks -- were topped by the three skaters who would eventually stand on the podium, although it was Nakayama who initially led the way with a score of 15.77. As the eight best riders advanced to the final, the stands began to fill up with the competitors' teammates and a growing number of media members. On several occasions, the announcer had to remind spectators to wear masks. Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsAmerican gymnast Simone Biles is the defending Olympic champion in the individual all-around, and if the high-flying 24-year-old wins in Tokyo she will be the first woman to repeat since Vera Caslavska in 1968. Many consider Biles to be the greatest gymnast of all time. Over the past few years, she has astounded us with never-before-seen moves; there are now four original skills that are named after her. And earlier this year she became the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike vault in competition.Hide Caption 1 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsNaomi Osaka (Japan): Osaka, one of the biggest stars in tennis, recently made headlines when she withdrew from the French Open, citing her mental health. The four-time major winner also sat out Wimbledon. But the 23-year-old will be competing in her home country for the Olympics.Hide Caption 2 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsKatie Ledecky (United States): Ledecky was one of the biggest stars of 2016, winning five Olympic golds and setting two world records — one in the 400-meter freestyle and one in the 800-meter freestyle. She was the first swimmer since 1968 to win the 200-, 400- and 800-meter freestyles at the same Olympics, and she will be looking to defend all of those titles in Tokyo. She will also be favored in the 1,500-meter freestyle, which is making its debut this year on the women's side. Ledecky, 24, has broken 14 world records during her illustrious career.Hide Caption 3 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsNyjah Huston (United States): Skateboarding makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo, and Huston is one of the sport's icons. The 26-year-old, who has nearly 5 million followers on Instagram, has won three of the last four world titles in the street category. He's also won the most street medals in X Games history.Hide Caption 4 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsNoah Lyles (United States): Lyles, center, is the current world champion in the 200 meters and many people's favorite to win the event at the Olympics, which Usain Bolt won in each of the past three Games. Bolt's retirement also opens the door for a new 100-meter champion. Lyles, 23, was expected to compete in that event, too, but he finished seventh at the US Olympic trials and failed to qualify. The winner of that race, Trayvon Bromell, is now among the favorites there.Hide Caption 5 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsStephanie Gilmore (Australia): Surfing makes its Olympic debut this year, and the highly decorated Gilmore will be one of the favorites on the women's side. The 33-year-old has won more world titles — seven — than any of her competitors. She'll be looking to beat out American Carissa Moore, the current world champ.Hide Caption 6 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsLaurel Hubbard (New Zealand): Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics. Hubbard, 43, competed in men's weightlifting competitions before transitioning in 2013. She has been eligible to compete in the Olympics since 2015, when the International Olympic Committee issued new guidelines that allow any transgender athlete to compete as a woman provided their testosterone levels are below 10 nanomoles per liter for at least 12 months before their first competition, according to Reuters.Hide Caption 7 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsAllyson Felix (United States): Felix kisses her daughter, Camryn, at the US Olympic trials in June. Felix, 35, is the only female track-and-field athlete to win six Olympic gold medals, and she also has three silvers. If she wins a medal in Tokyo, she would stand alone as the most decorated female track star in Olympic history. Over the past few years, Felix has been an advocate for change, whether it be taking part in Black Lives Matter protests or standing up for maternal protections in contracts. This is her fifth Olympic Games.Hide Caption 8 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsCaeleb Dressel (United States): Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has called it a career. But Dressel might be the next big thing in men's swimming. The 24-year-old has already got two Olympic gold medals, and he's the world-record holder in the 100-meter butterfly. He'll be racing in that event as well as the 50-meter freestyle and the 100-meter freestyle.Hide Caption 9 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsJanja Garnbret (Slovenia): Sport climbing is one of four sports making their Olympic debut this year, and Garnbret, 22, is one of the best sport climbers on the planet. The 2019 World Cup champion is heavily favored to win gold.Hide Caption 10 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsShi Tingmao (China): China's diving teams have been dominating Olympic competitions since 1984, taking home 40 gold medals out of a possible 56. Shi, 29, won two golds in 2016 and will look to add to that tally before calling it a career. She's owned the 3-meter springboard events since 2015, rarely losing an event.Hide Caption 11 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsSky Brown (Great Britain): The 13-year-old skateboarder lives up to her name, soaring through the air when she competes in the park event. Sky, Britain's youngest-ever summer Olympian, is ranked third in the world in park skateboarding. Her Olympic qualification finished an inspiring comeback story: Last year, she fractured her skull and broke bones in her left hand after falling from a ramp during training. Sky also was born in Japan. Her mother is Japanese and her father is British.Hide Caption 12 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsSimone Manuel (United States): Manuel made history in 2016 when she became the first African American woman to win gold in an individual swimming event. She won't be able to defend her crown in the 100-meter freestyle, as she wasn't able to qualify this time around, but she will be competing in the 50-meter freestyle. The 24-year-old also medaled in two relays in 2016.Hide Caption 13 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsEliud Kipchoge (Kenya): Kipchoge, the only person to complete a marathon in under two hours, is a legend in the sport. The 36-year-old won Olympic gold in 2016 and is one of the favorites to win in Tokyo. Hide Caption 14 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsHend Zaza (Syria): At 12 years old, Zaza is expected to be the youngest Olympian in Tokyo — and the fifth-youngest person ever to compete in the Olympics. The table-tennis player actually qualified in February 2020 when she was just 11. Because of the country's civil war, she hasn't been able to enter many tournaments, her coach has said.Hide Caption 15 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsZhu Ting (China): Zhu is the captain of China's indoor volleyball team, which won Olympic gold five years ago in Rio de Janeiro. The 6-foot-6 outside hitter is 26 years old, but she's already considered one of the greatest volleyball players of all time.Hide Caption 16 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaica): Fraser-Pryce, right, is looking to become the first woman to win the 100-meter dash at three different Olympics. The 5-foot-1 "Pocket Rocket" finished third in 2016 after winning gold in 2008 and 2012, but she rebounded to win the event at the 2019 World Championships. And in June, she clocked a time of 10.63 seconds, which is the second-fastest 100 time ever for a woman. If the 34-year-old wins gold in Tokyo, she would be the oldest person to win an individual Olympic sprint.Hide Caption 17 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsRyo Kiyuna (Japan): Kiyuna is from the island of Okinawa, which is considered the birthplace of karate, and he is one of the favorites to win gold as the sport appears at the Olympics for the first time. The 31-year-old competes in the kata event, which is a solo discipline where the athletes demonstrate various forms. Hide Caption 18 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsKevin Durant (United States): Team USA has dominated men's basketball since 1992, when NBA players were first allowed to play and the "Dream Team" became a global phenomenon. The Americans have won the last three gold medals and six of the last seven — only coming up short in 2004. Durant, 32, is one of two returning players from the team that won in 2016, and he'll be looked to for leadership and scoring. Durant led the team in scoring in 2016, and he averaged 34.3 points in the NBA playoffs this year.Hide Caption 19 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsMasahiro Tanaka (Japan): For the first time since 2008, baseball is back at the Olympics. Unfortunately, baseball-crazy Japan will not be able to cheer on the national team in person, as all Olympic spectators have been banned because of Covid-19. Tanaka, a former New York Yankee who made two All-Star teams, now plays professionally in Japan with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. The 32-year-old is one of the most well-known names on a team that includes pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, shortstop Hayato Sakamato and outfielder Seiyka Suzuki. Major League Baseball players are not competing in Tokyo.Hide Caption 20 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsAriarne Titmus (Australia): The biggest threat to Katie Ledecky's dominance in the pool could be Titmus, a 20-year Australian nicknamed the "Terminator." Titmus defeated Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle two years ago at the World Championships. Ledecky was battling a stomach virus at the time, but Titmus has only gotten better since then. She nearly broke Ledecky's 400-meter world record in June, finishing just .44 seconds off the pace.Hide Caption 21 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsMegan Rapinoe (United States): The US women's soccer team is packed with superstars, including Rose Lavelle, Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan. But it's impossible to take your eyes off Rapinoe, who scored the game-winning goal in the 2019 World Cup final and was named the tournament's best player. The 36-year-old has also been an outspoken advocate for equality and inclusivity.Hide Caption 22 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsKarsten Warholm (Norway): Warholm broke a 29-year-old world record this summer when he finished the 400-meter hurdles in 46.70 seconds. It was the longest-standing record in men's track. Warholm, 25, has dominated the event over the last few years, winning the last two world titles.Hide Caption 23 of 24 Photos: 25 athletes to watch in the Tokyo OlympicsDiana Taurasi and Sue Bird (United States): If the US women's basketball team wins gold — as it has in every Olympics since 1996 — then Taurasi, left, and Bird will become the first basketball players of any gender to win five Olympic gold medals. The two guards are two of the greatest women's basketball players of all time. Taurasi, 39, is the WNBA's all-time leading scorer. Bird, 40, is the league's all-time leader in assists.Hide Caption 24 of 24With the final heating up, USA's Alexis Sablone and Netherlands' Roos Zwetsloot both had chances to move into the medal positions, but neither could stick their last two tricks. Nishiya, Leal and Nakayama all had an opportunity to take gold with their final tricks, but Nishiya -- Japan's second Olympic champion in skateboarding after Yuto Horigome's victory in the men's street competition on Monday -- was the only rider to land one. 'Wild to see'For 34-year-old Sablone -- more than twice as old as each of the medal winners -- skateboarding's Olympic curtain-raiser was a clear sign of how the sport has grown among young women. "It's wild to see," she told reporters ahead of the final. "Honestly, by 2024 (the Paris Olympics), I really won't believe what I'm seeing there. I look forward to watching from the sidelines somewhere."For Leal, her skateboarding career came full circle in Tokyo when she met with legendary skater Tony Hawk ahead of Monday's event. Landing a silver medal capped off her whirlwind Olympic experience."I'm very happy to make this dream come true," she told reporters. "It's a dream for my parents and it's a dream for me to be here at the Olympics. It's fantastic to represent Brazil and get this medal ... I had great fun."Leal competes in the women's street preliminary round.Skateboarding -- and a lesson in failureHawk, meanwhile, has seen skateboarding grow from a small community in southern California to a global stage like the Olympics during his lifetime -- although he maintains that the Olympics needs skateboarding's "cool factor" more than skateboarding needs the Olympics.Over the years, skateboarding's influence has been felt across many cultural spheres, including music, art, and fashion; some would argue that it is too wide-reaching to be identified purely as a sport. "I think the Olympics is definitely putting it in a sporting category because obviously that's what the Olympics is, and that's absolutely fine. There's always been competitions that have existed in skateboarding," British skateboarder Helena Long, consultant curator of the "No Comply" skateboarding exhibition at London's Somerset House, told CNN Sport ahead of the Games. JUST WATCHEDTony Hawk shares his skateboarding secretReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTony Hawk shares his skateboarding secret 01:09"The only thing is, it's in that format where it's being judged and everyone has their own opinion on what they like to see in skateboarding, whether it's someone wearing baggy trousers or someone wearing skinny jeans, or they like to see that trick or this trick."While noting that the Olympics has helped to get people "looking into skateboarding a bit more," Long added that the very nature of competitive sport is often a contradiction of what skateboarding is about."Putting it into a sports category, something competitive, it's either a win or lose scenario; if you fail, you fail -- it's not something you aspire to do. You win, that's what you want to do, that's the endgame," she said. "Whereas with skateboarding, you fail all the time ... You can hurt yourself; you can get cuts and you can get bruises. It's pretty painful. You fail, I'd say, 80 percent of the time."The men's and women's park skateboarding events take place next week, on August 4 and 5.

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Story highlightsFIFA uses goal-line technology at Club World Cup opener in JapanTwo competing systems are being trialed at the global championshipsGoalRef, which uses a magnetic field system, and camera-based Hawk Eye are the systemsOn the pitch, Sanfrecce Hiroshima reach quarterfinals with defeat of Auckland CityFootball history was made at the opening match of FIFA's Club World Cup in Japan on Thursday when goal-line technology (GLT) was made available to a referee for the first time. Host side Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat New Zealand's Auckland City 1-0 to earn a quarterfinal clash with African champions Al Ahly of Egypt, but the result will remain a footnote to FIFA's "revolution". Despite resisting calls for the introduction of GLT for many years, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke stated that there was "no reason to be against this technology" on the eve of the match. The first referee to have access to the system in a competitive game was Djamel Haimoudi but the Algerian had no need to call upon GoalRef's magnetic field system in Yokohama. Read: The lonely death of Diego MendietaThis is the first of two goal-line systems being trialed at the competition for the continental club champions, in which the title-holders of the host nation (J-League winners Sanfrecce Hiroshima on this occasion) also participate. Hiroshima, who won the Japanese championship for the first time last month to earn their place in football history, will also take part as the second system is used, with camera-based Hawk-Eye being used for Sunday's tie with the seven-time African champions. JUST WATCHEDGoal-line technology approved by FIFAReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHGoal-line technology approved by FIFA 02:27JUST WATCHEDBillionaire saves Spanish football teamReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBillionaire saves Spanish football team 03:20JUST WATCHEDA day in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHA day in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo 00:58"This is a kind of revolution," Valcke told FIFA's website before the match. "It is the first time that this kind of technology is coming into football. We must ensure that when the ball goes into the goal, the referee must get the information that the ball has gone in. "The referee has the final decision. The technology won't change the speed, value or spirit of the game." It changed little as Hiroshima saw off Auckland City, thanks to a stunning strike from Toshihiro Aoyama after 66 minutes, as the New Zealanders' impressive goalkeeper Tamati Williams was finally beaten. However, it has added a further element to the referee's pre-match ritual with officials now needing to test the system 90 minutes before every match to determine whether the technology is working as expected. After FIFA had seemingly abandoned GLT in 2008 after freezing experiments into the practice, and preferring instead to look at using additional referees, the issue was reborn at the 2010 World Cup. After a Frank Lampard shot crossed the line but was not given as England lost to Germany in the Round of 16, FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backtracked on his previous belief that there was no room for goal-line technology in football. After a long testing process, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) voted in July to use GLT at the ongoing Club World Cup, as well as the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup in Brazil. "This is also an important day for us," Valcke had said on Wednesday. "Because we will use one of the two systems we are using here in the Fifa Confederations Cup next year." Both Britain-based Hawk-Eye and Germany's GoalRef transmit their findings to devices that can be worn on officials' wrists.

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Story highlightsUnion names Chief Tattoo OfficerHe will tattoo players and fansInitiative has helped squad bond (CNN)Josh Yaro had never visited a tattoo parlor before. Nervous, the footballer needed reassurance, but the memory of his mum who had recently died emboldened him. She was his motivation. The first pinch of the needle hurt, but the longer the bee-like buzz of the tattoo machine continued the more the Philadelphia Union defender became numb to the pain. Follow @cnnsport As he looked into the mirror and saw two doves and the words "we only part to meet again'" embossed on his left shoulder, the little discomfort Yaro had felt was worth it. These days footballers with tattoos are two-a-penny, but what makes Yaro's unusual is that it was done by the Chief Tattoo Officer of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union. It is a position that the club describes as a first in professional sport.Yaro said he never thought he would have a tattoo. Union's ink initiative has also had an unusual spinoff, according to Ghanaian-born defender Yaro: it has helped the squad form closer bonds. Read More"Most guys have a tattoo for a reason and there's an inspiration behind it so finding out their stories are always cool," the 22-year-old tells CNN Sport."It allows us to sit and talk about something other than soccer. Some of the guys who were new to the club this year didn't know my mum had passed away and they found out through my tattoo. It has given the team something else to talk about, other than what we do every day."Admitting his pain tolerance "isn't great," Yaro has followed in the footsteps of David Beckham, Le Bron James and thousands of other professional athletes in acquiring a permanent piece of body art. "I came in for training the next day and everyone wanted to see it," he says, smiling, before conceding that he is unsure why tattoos are so popular among his fellow professionals. "Everyone was really excited. I had a lot of text messages from friends who saw it on Instagram, but the reaction was all positive." Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportPerhaps the man who started the trend. Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham was one of the first high-profile footballers to make tattoos a fashion statement. His first was in 1999 to mark the birth of his first child, Brooklyn. The 42-year-old is reported to now have more than 40 tattoos.Hide Caption 1 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportAll an illusion? During his time with Paris Saint-Germain, Zlatan Ibrahimovic removed his top to unveil a torso covered in ink. The Manchester United striker revealed this year that, at the time, he had 15 removable tattoos on his body which were "names of real people who are suffering from hunger." Those tattoos have now gone, but there's still plenty of ink left on Zlatan. Hide Caption 2 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportCleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James is another major athlete with major art work on his body. The world's most famous NBA player has "Chosen 1" on his back, to name just one, a tattoo he had done after becoming a cover star on a Sports Illustrated issue while still in High School. Hide Caption 3 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportTennis player Bethanie Mattek-Sands adds color to the court in a variety of ways. The American has a tattoo of a large flowery design, which features honeybees, on the inside of her right arm. Hide Caption 4 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportBarcelona star Lionel Messi has quietly been accumulating quite a collection over the years. The Argentine's left leg is now all covered in black from the knee down, except for 'No.10' and two hands alongside the name of his son, Thiago. Hide Caption 5 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportUFC star Conor McGregor has clearly been a regular visitor to the tattoo parlor over the last 18 months. He has a large tattoo across his abdomen and his left forearm, and a silverback gorilla wearing a crown on his chest. Hide Caption 6 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportFormer US Open champion Stan Wawrinka has opted for a literary tattoo on his left forearm ...Hide Caption 7 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportThe Swiss tennis player has the words of Irish poet and playwright Samuel Beckett written on his arm: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter, Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."Hide Caption 8 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportCzech tennis player Karolina Pliskova has two Polynesian-style tattoos, one on her left thigh and the other on her left arm -- they come in useful when needing to tell her and her twin sister, Kristyna, apart. Hide Caption 9 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportPSG defender Dani Alves is one of football's characters. The former Barca star's arms are adorned with Catholic images and dedications to his family, while across his chest is his son's name in giant script. Hide Caption 10 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportNBA star Carmelo Anthony is one of many athletes who sports a sleeve -- a series of tattoos covering his arm. On his right arm is a flaming basketball with his initials, representing his commitment to his sport. Hide Caption 11 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportThe upper half of NFL star Colin Kaepernick's right arm is covered in ink, as is most of his torso. Across his chest is written "Against All Odds" while down his arm is the word "Respect."Hide Caption 12 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportUS high jumper Inika McPherson caught the eye at this year's World Athletics Championships in London. The 5ft 4in athlete has reportedly over 30 tattoos. Hide Caption 13 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportIt's impossible to miss Chile and Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal on the pitch. The footballer sports a Mohawk and numerous tattoos and last year added to his collection -- an image of an insulin pump -- in tribute to his son who has Type 1 diabetes. Hide Caption 14 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportAmerican footballer Natasha Kai, who made her international debut in 2006, has a unique style and famously appeared on TV show "LA Ink."Hide Caption 15 of 16 Photos: The most eye-catching tattoos in sportBritish swimmer Adam Peaty had a lion inked on his left arm after winning two Olympic gold medals in Rio in 2016. Hide Caption 16 of 16WATCH: Federer's tattooed superfan WATCH: US athletes show off their Olympic tattoos READ: Man tattoos LeBron's crying face on legCommunicating through ink Sports teams attempt to create a spirit of camaraderie in all sorts of ways -- karaoke nights, golf days, lung-busting afternoons on assault courses or an old fashioned night on hard liquor, to name a few -- but this has proven to be a far more innovative way of uniting players, staff and fans. The idea of having an in-house tattoo artist was the brainchild of Doug Vosik, Union's vice president of marketing, after he bonded with new Dutch signing Giliano Wijnaldum -- brother of Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum -- over their love of ink during a pre-season photo shoot.The Union's logo with a coiled snake is one of the most popular tattoos among fans."While introducing myself to Giliano, I immediately pointed out a few of his tattoos that I liked," Vosik tells CNN Sport. "Catching him a bit off guard as a fan of tattoos, he was surprised when I rolled up my sleeve to show him all of my tattoos. "During this conversation, coach Jim Curtin walked by and shared that he absolutely loves tattoos and one day hoped to have a couple. Realizing how quickly strangers could bond over tattoos led the idea of having an artist provide professional services to the team."After months of whittling their way through 150 candidates, the club created a five-person shortlist before consulting with players and staff on who should become the team's official tattooist. Richie Marquez gets inked at Bonedaddys during a special event organized by the Union.The winner of this unique one-year deal was Jay Cunliffe, owner of Bonedaddys Tattoo, based in the northeast of the city, while fellow finalist Dan Czar has earned a special place on the team sheet to give fans and players a variety of styles to choose from. Cunliffe and Czar, who is based in Atlantic City, will collaborate to create Union-themed tattoos and host fan events -- on October 21 the club allowed season ticket holders to trade in their reward points for free or discounted tattoos -- while there are also plans afoot to design a mural. 'I can get more tattoos now' Midfielder Marcus Epps' long-held ambition is to have a sleeve -- a series of tattoos covering the length of the arm -- and he is already making plans for his next visit to Bonedaddys. 🎛 A post shared by Marcus Epps (@ballon_dor379) on Oct 12, 2017 at 10:18am PDT "The Union already checked the tattoo artists out so I feel comfortable with them and feel I can get more tattoos now," the 22-year-old Mississippi native tells CNN Sport. "Everyone was happy about the appointment, even the guys who didn't have tattoos. We think it's pretty cool. "It's kind of addictive. In my free time I look up ideas for tattoos. I have two pieces in mind. One with my club emblem from childhood and in another one I want to incorporate the Union in it."Being an individual in a team Half a century ago tattoos were the reserve of sailors and bikers, but the sight of athletes covered in ink is, these days, a familiar one no matter what the sport. What was once frowned upon is now fashion. Arguably, former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England midfielder Beckham, whose body is decorated with over 40 tattoos, was the first footballer to set the trend when he had the name of his first child, Brooklyn, inked across his neck. 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Czar, who has also tattooed NFL players, has noticed a steady increase in the popularity of tattoos ever since he first became an artist three years ago. "Anybody from 18 through to 35, there's a half chance they're going to have a tattoo, which is really good for me," he tells CNN Sport. "With athletes, each player is representing something. It's cool for them to be an individual on the team by having a tattoo, to stand a bit apart, to express themselves in a way they find appropriate. It's really become fashion now."For both Czar and Cunliffe, high on the list of sportspeople they would like to ink is Beckham.Cunliffe, who has been a tattoo artist for 14 years and opened his shop in 2005, told CNN Sport: "Beckham definitely stands out. He's had a huge influence."Athletes and tattoos go hand in hand, just like you used to see rock and roll stars with tattoos.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news and videos"I love tattooing. 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Story highlightsQatar Goodwood Festival takes place between 26-30 JulyThe event has long been a fixture on the British societal calendarGoodwood used to hold privy council meetings so that monarchs could go racingGoodwood first staged horse racing in 1802 (CNN)It's the ultimate expression of British upper-class culture -- famously described by one king as "a garden party with racing tacked on."For two centuries, the cream of high society has flocked to Sussex Downs to celebrate a quintessentially English affair -- the end of the summer social season."Glorious Goodwood takes place at the end of July and has traditionally been the last hurrah," Celestria Noel, a consultant for peerage guide Debrett's and herself a Lady of the aristocracy, tells CNN.The horse racing festival in southern England, which starts Tuesday, bookends a period featuring prestigious society events such as Chelsea Flower Week, the Henley rowing regatta and the Wimbledon tennis championships, among others."The essence of Glorious Goodwood as a season event is that is the most summery," Noel explains. "It's always had a happy, carefree, light-hearted atmosphere like an end-of-term party -- that relaxed feeling."Read MoreRead: Qatar adds Goodwood to growing stable Now officially known as the Qatar Goodwood Festival, it signals a period when members of the British social elite would begin to leave their country residences for the high life in London.Royal affairLaunched in 1802 as a flat racecourse for local officers, Goodwood provides a five-day spectacle of racing with two Group One events, including the prestigious Sussex Stakes.It has proven such a draw over the years that British monarchs have held important meetings in Goodwood House, the stately home in whose grounds the track sits, before nipping off to the racing.As a result, Goodwood House is said to have had more meetings of the Privy Council -- the British monarch's appointed body of advisers -- than any other private residence."The timing of race week was such that so many of the Privy Council were at Goodwood it was easier to have the meeting here than have everybody head back to London," James Peill, curator of the Goodwood art collection, tells CNN.Queen Elizabeth II held meetings in the 1950s, following on from George V in the 1920s and King Edward VII in the 1900s, in a house which is still privately owned by Lord March, the 10th Duke of Richmond.Born Charles Gordon-Lennox, he also introduced the Goodwood Festival of Speed -- dedicated to historic motor racing vehicles -- but it is the other type of horse power that is celebrated by English society."It has got all the things that make it a season event," says Sophie Campbell, author of "The Season: A Summer Whirl Through the English Social Season.""It has the history, the aristocratic connections, a stunning incredibly-English setting, and it has that chicness about the spectators which means that it is a double spectator event."People are not only watching the sport but watching each other -- and that is one of the key things about a season event."Because of a sartorial twist by a king, it also has its own style. In 1906, Edward VII -- a Goodwood regular -- caused a major shock by eschewing traditional morning dress (top hat and tailcoat) to attend the race in a white linen suit and a Panama hat.Pretty soon, everyone had followed suit -- quite literally -- thus creating the relaxed ethos that defines Goodwood today. Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingGoodwood describes itself as "the world's most beautiful racecourse."Hide Caption 1 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingIt's one of Britain 59 racecourses, which offer a unique perspective of Britain's countryside and cities.Hide Caption 2 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingBritain's Grand National is one of the world's most famous races. Held at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse, the steeplechase was first run in 1839 and was won by Red Rum a record three times.Hide Caption 3 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingChepstow, South Wales hosts the Welsh Grand National, with the Wye Valley providing a picturesque backdrop to the course.Hide Caption 4 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingLocated in East Sussex in southern England, Plumpton racecourse recently hosted the Shetland Pony Gold Cup.Hide Caption 5 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingSteam rises from a runner after finishing at Kempton Park racecourse. One of the most prestigious races of the jump season -- the King George VI Chase is staged at Kempton on Boxing Day. The racecourse is a short train ride from central London.Hide Caption 6 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingAs well as staging flat and jump races, Newbury also hosts live music events. Simply Red will play there on July 16 2016.Hide Caption 7 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingIn Britain, racing is so much more than just jockeys and horses competing. Where would Ascot be without its hats? Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot is arguably the world's most famous racecourse with June's Royal Ascot week combining racing along with style and fashion over five days.Hide Caption 8 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingRacing great Lester Piggott poses at Doncaster racecourse in September 2014. Tthe world's oldest Classic race -- the St. Leger -- is run at Doncaster, with the course on Town Moor dating back to 1776.Hide Caption 9 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingSilvestre De Sousa riding Montsarrat (second left, green) wins the Ashbrittle Stud EBF Stallions Blagrave Maiden Stakes at Salisbury racecourse in June 2015. Racing has taken place at Salisbury since the sixteenth century. The Brazilian jockey won this year's 2015 flat jockeys' championship. Hide Caption 10 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingNewmarket is often referred to as the headquarters of British horse racing, while it also stages the first two British Classic races of the season -- the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas.Hide Caption 11 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingThe grandstands sit high on Sussex's South Downs at Goodwood racecourse.Hide Caption 12 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingEach year in March, the Cheltenham Festival draws huge crowds. Hide Caption 13 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingA general view of the course at Cheltenham racecourse in March 2015. Dubbed jumping's answer to the "Olympics," attendances peak at 70,000 on Gold Cup Day during the Festival.Hide Caption 14 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingRain falls during Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2015. It's estimated that as much as $232 million is bet at the Festival.Hide Caption 15 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingA general view as runners finish The 888sport Stakes at York racecourse in May 2015 in York. The course is located on the Knavesmire in the heart of the city and it's where highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged in 1739.Hide Caption 16 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingRunners kick up the Polytrack surface as they round the bend at Lingfield racecourse in April 2015. As well as its all-weather course,Lingfield has a turf track, enabling it to provide both flat and jump action throughout the year.Hide Caption 17 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingChelmsford City racecourse is another all-weather track, which opened in January 2015. It was formerly known as Great Leighs Racecourse, which went into administration in 2009. When Great Leighs opened in 2008 it became the first new British racecourse since 1927.Hide Caption 18 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingA horses eye at Fontwell racecourse in February 2015. Located in West Sussex, Fontwell is the only figure of eight jumps track in Britain.Hide Caption 19 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingWith racing dating back to 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse in Britain, according to the British Horseracing Authority.Hide Caption 20 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingRyan Moore riding Grand Inquisitor wins The winner.co.uk Casino Handicap Stakes at Sandown racecourse in June 2015 in Esher, Surrey. The course's famous hill finishes often leads to exciting conclusions to races.Hide Caption 21 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingRunners make their way down the side of the track at Towcester racecourse. Towcester is the only British racecourse which offers free racing for most of its fixtures.Hide Caption 22 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingEpsom is home to the most famous of Britain's five Classic races -- The Derby -- which dates back to 1780.Hide Caption 23 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingDonal Fahy riding Dark Spirit (left) wins The Green Taveners Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race at Newton Abbot racecourse in September, 2011. Newton Abbot is now a summer jump course only, with its season starting in March running through to the end of August/early September.Hide Caption 24 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingIts not just horses you get to watch at Brighton racecourse -- you also get to see the English Channel.Hide Caption 25 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingA general view as runners make their way down the back straight at Taunton racecourse, which is another one of Britain's countryside courses. Taunton offers outstanding views of the Blackdown Hills.Hide Caption 26 of 27 Photos: Britain viewed through the prism of horse racingA general view as runners make their way down the straight at Wincanton racecourse in November 2014. All of these images were taken by photographer Alan Crowhurst, with many of them processed using digital filters.Hide Caption 27 of 27Beautiful settingEdward VII is also responsible for that garden party quote most used to describe Goodwood -- which for him it was or, on occasion, a privy council meeting too.Goodwood likes to market itself as the "world's most beautiful course" -- a bold statement, but one with which few disagree. "When I was society editor of Harpers and Queen magazine, I traveled all over the world and I haven't seen anything that has matched Goodwood for a sporting event, setting-wise," Noel says."This is the best view in racing at this time of year"Hard to argue with Alan on that one. pic.twitter.com/fh41TJRJT4— Alan Brazil (@SportsBreakfast) July 29, 2015 "Except for maybe the Masters at Augusta, although that's a bit different."READ: Qatar boosts funding for GoodwoodThe rolling greens may have different vistas, but Goodwood's appeal is such that Qatar agreed a 10-year sponsorship deal in 2014 which means that prize money at the event is now worth $6.7 million. The corporate world has kept the season alive, making it thrive when -- by common consent -- it was struggling for life nearly half a century ago. "When I first started going to these things in the late '70s, a lot of them were pretty dead on their feet -- very elderly colonel-type members, huffing and puffing, and that was about it," said Noel says. Not anymore. READ: Glorious silks add extra glamor to Ladies' DayThursday at Goodwood is Ladies' Day and even though its style has been described as "garden party chic," an event whose dress code is less strict than Henley and less flamboyant than Ascot does not lack in the fashion stakes. "The style is a little more understated at Goodwood than Ascot, which has a huge spectacle of color but whose dress code is stricter," says Emily Baxendale, Goodwood's in-house milliner. Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood tradition Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionHere come the girls! The 10 jockeys competing in this year's Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Each rider wears a specially-made racing silk created by top designers, including fashion legend Vivienne Westwood.Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionThe charity race, held annually during the five-day festival, adds another splash of color to an already glamorous event. Other designers lending a hand included Bella Freud, Beulah, Roksanda Ilncic, Liberty of London and Tabitha Webb -- whose specially designed silk can be seen second from the right. Hide Caption 2 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionThis year's race was won by Camilla Henderson (center) in a race packed with notable names. CEO of telecoms company Talk Talk, Dido Harding (second from left) and Leonora Smee, model and international showjumper (fourth from left) were among the riders. Hide Caption 3 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionThe Magnolia Cup silks are always colorful and help raise money for the race's chosen charity -- this year it was Amref Health Africa.Hide Caption 4 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionPrincess Eugenie of York attended Ladies Day on Thursday ...Hide Caption 5 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood tradition... along with a brightly-attired crowd of more than 20,000 racegoers. Hide Caption 6 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionLadies Day is a chance for female racegoers to flaunt their style ...Hide Caption 7 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood tradition... whatever your age. Hide Caption 8 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionFashion designer Tabitha Webb loves attending Ladies Day. "It's such a lovely day and so many girls make such an effort to dress up and look so beautiful," she said.Hide Caption 9 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionTop jockey Frankie Dettori and Leonora Smee pose for the cameras before the running of the Magnolia Cup. Hide Caption 10 of 11 Photos: Ladies Day: A glorious Goodwood traditionGoodwood still retains that "vintage feel," Webb says. "It's such a beautiful, beautiful location and the views are so gorgeous."Hide Caption 11 of 11"Goodwood doesn't have that -- it's more of a tacit understanding of quintessential British culture. For example, lots of people might wear a Panama, whereas Ascot is much more formalized with its top hats and tails," adds Baxendale, who on Thursday will compete in the women-only Magnolia Cup charity race for the second time."At Goodwood, you don't tend to get the huge supersized brims like you do at Ascot. Goodwood is much more full head pieces, Panamas, lovely beautiful hats -- it's much more relaxed, but still very stylish. "It's a very optimistic, positive, happy racing festival vibe. Where Ascot is more flamboyant, Goodwood is not quite so showy." Nonetheless, there is still a desire to be seen -- as per the demands of "The Season." Get more horse racing news at cnn.com/winningpost"In continental Europe, they call it the 'passeggiata' -- everyone comes out in the evening, and parades up and down the street in the early evening when it's cooler," Noel says. "I definitely think the season is our British equivalent."

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(CNN)Never has the name of an Olympic city stirred such confusion.Pyeongchang, South Korea, the city hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics, was thrilled when it was awarded the Games back in 2011. But it soon realized it had a problem.People were confusing the name of the town with North Korea's capital of Pyongyang. (Pyeongchang lies just 50 miles from South Korea's heavily militarized border with the North.) And officials knew they had to do something when, in 2014, a Kenyan man headed to Pyeongchang for a UN conference ended up in Pyongyang instead."By the time we were getting off the plane," the man told the Wall Street Journal at the time, "I had an eerie feeling that this was not Seoul." Read MoreNo kidding.So since being awarded the Games, Pyeongchang changed its name, by capitalizing the "C." A lot of media organizations ignore this -- mostly because the Associated Press stylebook tells them to, although CNN uses the capital C when referring to the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, not the town.But there haven't been any more reports of folks flying to one of the most repressive regimes on earth when they meant to go to South Korea either, so there's that.

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Story highlightsBrazil army tackles drug gangs in sprawling slumComplexo de Mare, home to 130,000 people, is also home to drug ringsGeneral in charge says Rio de Janeiro will be prepared for the World CupThen he is whisked away by guards who don't let him stay in hostile territory for longSoldiers in full combat gear move silently through a sprawling shantytown in northern Rio de Janeiro, pointing weapons down narrow alleys and poking through sacks of cement in search of drugs.Residents walk by, barely looking at the troops sent in to occupy the Complexo da Mare as an emergency response to escalating violence in the city's notorious favelas.Some 2,500 army troops and marines have moved in to reinforce police in an operation aimed at securing the slum, home to 130,000 people, ahead of the World Cup, which runs from June 12 to July 13..Seizing control from drug gangs was deemed a priority because the shantytown lies just a few kilometers from Rio's international airport."It's not a peaceful operation because we have three different criminal gangs here and they are rivals," Gen. Roberto Escoto told CNN.The Rio state government requested the army occupation after a series of attacks against police posts. The troops will remain until at least July 31, after the World Cup ends, Escoto said.JUST WATCHEDBrazilian army patrolling Rio de JaneiroReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBrazilian army patrolling Rio de Janeiro 01:50JUST WATCHEDWeapons confiscated ahead of World CupReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWeapons confiscated ahead of World Cup 01:39JUST WATCHEDWorld Cup highlights prostitution crisisReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWorld Cup highlights prostitution crisis 04:12JUST WATCHEDCapello backs Brazil to win the World CupReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCapello backs Brazil to win the World Cup 02:00"It's an emergency," Escoto said. "The state police so far don't have enough policeman and enough equipment to operate in all the city."It's also the latest campaign in Rio's so-called "pacification" program launched in 2008. Officials say that after neglecting security in the city's poorest neighborhoods for decades, police have now seized control from drug gangs in dozens of slums.While soldiers have provided support during the initial campaign, they have been replaced by police posts in most operations.But for the Complexo da Mare, officials decided more drastic measures were needed.Unlike many of the favelas that cling to the hills near Rio's picturesque beaches, the Complexo da Mare is a sprawling, mostly flat shantytown that combines 15 different neighborhoods in the city's smoggy north zone.Cement-block houses are covered with colorful graffiti and loops of tangled wire hang overhead, evidence of the do-it-yourself electricity that powers most homes.Schoolchildren play soccer on a synthetic-turf court while residents sit at plastic tables set up in the street, drinking beer and listening to music blast over speakers, seemingly oblivious to the heavily armed soldiers who march by.When asked, they refuse to talk about the military occupation.Troops have set up checkpoints at the entrances to the favela and patrol the streets on foot and in armored personnel carriers. Soldiers with metal detectors and trained dogs search for hidden caches of arms or drugs.So far, they have registered more than a half dozen gun battles.The resurgence in violence in some of the favelas already pacified has raised alarms in a city that will host many of the 600,000 international fans attending the World Cup. Rio also will host the Olympic Games in 2016.Tourists strolling along Copacabana Beach at the other end of the city said they were taking precautions, but not overly worried.Peter, a Belgian businessman in town for a conference, said he was given a brochure with a list of security suggestions when he arrived. "I feel safe here, but I know where not to go," he said.Simon, a Danish exchange student, agreed that a little knowledge goes a long way. "Use common sense, grab a cab in the evening," he said. "Don't use public transportation at night."In the Complexo da Mare, Escoto said the military will have everything under control."I can assure you that Brazil has conducted a very well-planned operation to secure the 12 cities," he said. "Rio de Janeiro will be prepared for the World Cup," he added, before his aides whisked him off, part of their policy never to let their top commander stay in one place for long in hostile territory.

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Story highlightsPhotographer Don McCullin's exhibition "Shaped by War" opened in London FridayMcCullin has photographed wars in Vietnam, Congo, Biafra and the Middle East for more than 30 yearsToday McCullin is more comfortable shooting landscapes and Roman ruins McCullin: I've got a last chapter of my life and I want it to be enjoyableDon McCullin is best known for the unwavering gaze of his war photography.For thirty years he traveled to places most people run from, depicting horror unflinchingly and with enormous compassion for the people he captured in unimaginable situations.Considered one of the greatest war photographers, McCullin's pictures chart conflicts in Vietnam, Bangladesh, the Congo, El Salvador, Biafra, Cambodia and the Middle East, including the Six-Day War in June 1967.He has, as he puts it, taken "terrible liberties" with his life -- dashing through rice paddies in Vietnam to escape snipers' bullets; jumping up to snap a shot during gun battles -- to bring home images that are, at times, excruciating to look at but often unforgettable. And yet, as enduring as these images are, forgetting them is exactly what McCullin now wants to do. "That war stuff... I don't even want to print it anymore," he says. "I want to put it right out of my mind."Don McCullin's first photograph of the Vietnam War: South Vietnamese soldiers wait for helicopter transport at a Landing Zone in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.But, along with his photos of poverty, "that war stuff" has won McCullin a handful of photography awards and filled tens of books and exhibitions across the world, including his latest, "Shaped by War," which opened Friday at the Imperial War Museum in London.Much of the photography that appears in the exhibition he shot during the 18 years he worked for the UK's Sunday Times Magazine. He went to his first war in Cyprus in 1967 and covered every major conflict of his generation until the Falklands War. The thrill of warMcCullin, now 76, admits that at first he found war "incredibly exciting." "You've got to remember I grew up as a child looking at Hollywood films where no one seemed to die," he says.He liked the thrill of making it home alive and seeing his images published even more: "I felt as if I could levitate and forget gravity as a human being -- I felt really amazing."How he made it home alive is another matter. As McCullin himself admits: "You can't learn about survival after a certain point. After that, it's sheer luck really." But his bravery under fire is well known. Harold Evans, then editor of The Sunday Times wrote of McCullin in The Guardian newspaper many years later: "Don McCullin has the bottle. This is the man who, amid a fusillade of bullets, would stop to take a light reading."Shell shock in VietnamIn 1968, one of McCullin's greatest moments of "bottle" produced arguably his most celebrated image: A shell-shocked soldier in Vietnam that he photographed during a huge battle for the ancient city of Hue. The battle raged for two weeks, McCullin remembers. The city was being shelled constantly from navy boats in the Gulf of Tonkin 17 miles away, and phantom bombers were dropping napalm just a few streets from where he was.A U.S. Marine suffering from severe shell shock waits to be evacuated to safety during the Battle for Hue, Vietnam, 1968.He said: "When you saw those napalm tumbling, carrying molten death, you'd say to yourself, 'Keep going. Keep going. Keep going." And he did, staying with the 5th Marine Regiment for the duration of the battle, during which time, he says, they lost 70 men and 300 wounded. McCullin came away having taken some of the most powerful photographs of his career -- but he was left suffering combat stress, much like the soldier in his photograph.A personal battle McCullin himself says he was "completely insane," by the end of the battle. When he finally got back to the press center and changed and showered, he realised some remnants of that fight would be harder to get rid of. "I thought, you know, it (the shower) could cleanse the filth of war off me. It didn't, really, because by then it had all gotten into my brain."I was sleeping next to bodies and things (in Hue)... and then you say, 'What the hell's this got to do with photography?' 'Who am I?' 'Where the hell have I just been?' 'What's happened to me?'"McCullin has spent many years battling the psychological after effects of war, trying to balance the quest for excellence in his work with the horrors he's witnessed. "It really messes you up," he said. "It's incomprehensible the way human beings can slaughter each other in front of you. And you take it home with you. And it's like you haven't cleaned your teeth in several months, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth."McCullin's gentle approach Throughout his career, McCullin has been driven by a search for equality. He puts it down to his background growing up, ill-educated and impoverished, in London's Finsbury Park.That empathy comes through in his gentle approach to the victims he photographed. "I was very gentle with people. I would come to people that were injured and try to get their consent," he says. "I would not be brash the way I've seen lots of journalists operating... pushing and shoving and having fist fights in front of victims."I would seek out the chance to take my photographs and I would look at the person I was photographing and try to convey my disgust to them and I would try to bring them to me in a trusting way."Landscapes and ruinsNowadays, McCullin is more content photographing inanimate objects -- like the landscapes around his house in the south of England. He says he shoots his landscapes mainly in winter because he likes the drama of the naked trees, the "threat" of winter. Somerset Levels near Glastonbury circa 1990"People say my landscapes look like war scenes because I do (print) them very dark," he admits. "But, you know, I suppose the darkness is in me, really."Last year, he also published "Southern Frontiers," a book of photographs of Roman ruins in the Middle East and North Africa.It was inspired, he says, by a spur-of-the-moment trip to Algiers many years ago with travel writer Bruce Chatwin. They journeyed around and found themselves, to their surprise, in a Roman town "with these great slabs of granite as roadways."He's stored the memory ever since and when he wanted to do one more project and "totally get away from war" it fitted. Of course, he says, the irony is that today war would have stopped him from going to some of the places in the book. "Look at it [the region] now. I couldn't possibly do it today with war in Libya and war in Syria," he said. Searching for peaceMainly, though, McCullin's current quest is for peace of mind. He'll never forget the wars he's witnessed -- "It took me all my life to try and understand, you know, why do people do this to each other and I still haven't come to any conclusions about it" -- but they don't haunt him they way they used to.A far cry from the macho war photographer image, McCullin says the thing that gave him the most joy recently was coming home after a holiday and picking some blackberries in the field behind his house."I felt real human freedom," he said. "Just having the choice of going and picking those blackberries and ambling home and washing them."It's a funny thing to say, but you have to find your own place in the world, eventually. "I've got a last chapter of my life and I want it to be enjoyable. I don't want to be persecuted by myself anymore, by my guilt anymore -- I've had all that."

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London (CNN Business)Technology giants and automakers are investing billions of dollars to develop driverless cars that promise to make roads safer. But who will pay when a crash does happen?The transportation revolution raises big questions for insurers around liability, data and future revenues. With driverless car trials ongoing in a number of markets, policymakers are already preparing for the new landscape. In the United Kingdom, work is underway to ensure a regulatory framework is in place when automated vehicles hit roads. Last year, lawmakers approved the Automated and Electric Vehicles (AEV) Act, bringing greater clarity on insurance policies and liability for road accidents involving driverless vehicles.In other markets -- such as the United States, for example -- the state of play is less certain.What about liability?Read MoreDavid Williams, technical director at AXA Insurance UK, explained that British rules set out a clear structure for liability, with car owners still required to purchase an insurance policy that complies with road traffic rules.Read: How 5G will make daily life betterMany automated cars will be able to switch modes, from automated to driver-controlled, but having two distinct insurance policies to cover each scenario is "too complicated," according to Williams. Instead, car owners will buy one insurance policy that covers both driving modes. Insurers will continue to pay out for claims, but could recoup some costs from carmakers when their technology causes an accident.Williams expects the number of road accidents to decline, which means insurers will likely face fewer motor claims. "And a proportion of these claims will be passed on to the manufacturers," he said.Insurers want to see similar rules put in place throughout Europe. "We take the view that compulsory third-party liability insurance works well in protecting road users and that this will continue to be the case with ongoing technological developments, such as connected and autonomous vehicles," said Nicolas Jeanmart, head of personal insurance, general insurance and macroeconomics at Insurance Europe.JUST WATCHEDInside look at driverless carsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHInside look at driverless cars 01:50Safer roadsAccording to figures from the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, human error is a factor in 94% of car crashes.Automated cars could remove this human error factor and lead to safer roads -- and lower insurance premiums -- for car owners. "If, in time, 50% of cars are safer and have less accidents, that means the remaining manual cars will have less accidents too," Williams said. Read: Can technology make these cities smartest?Claims costs for accidents involving automated cars might initially be high due to the cost of replacing damaged technology, such as sensors. But Williams thinks costs will decline as production of autonomous vehicles ramps up.When accidents do happen, new technology will mean greater insights on what happened and who is at fault. "For claims to be handled as swiftly and smoothly as possible, it will be vital that insurers and other parties with a legitimate interest have access to the relevant in-vehicle data that establishes the facts of an accident, so that liability can be correctly apportioned," said Jeanmart.A changing marketInsurers expect that a shift towards driverless vehicles will ultimately lead to lower car insurance premiums and new types of products.Read: How VR is transforming HRFor example, Williams said that insurers might offer insurance products that encourage car owners to use autonomous mode more frequently, offering a premium incentive to reflect the reduced risk.In the future, automated vehicles could allow for shared car ownership, which would mean new types of insurance policies. "Even in the case of shared vehicles, the vehicle itself still needs to be insured, regardless of whether the insurance is shared between the owners or otherwise," Jeanmart said.

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(CNN)Populist movements have already made their mark on the European political landscape in a series of closely-watched elections held across the continent.Emboldened by the UK's decision to leave the EU and by US President Donald Trump's anti-establishment victory, a candidate from a far-right, nationalist and euroskeptic party is vying for power in France's presidential vote on Sunday, and a similar outfit in Germany will be looking for more influence in September.Populist parties lost recent elections in the Netherlands and Austria, but they have nonetheless risen from the fringes and are shaking up the debate.Here's a look at how -- and why -- some of Europe's populist parties have swept into mainstream politics. FranceRead MoreFrance will hold its second and final round of votes in its presidential election on Sunday that pits a far-right anti-immigration euroskeptic against a centrist former banker promoting unity with the European Union.The popularity of Marine Le Pen and her far-right National Front party has grown in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks and an influx of refugees fleeing unrest in the Middle East. The party's share of the vote rose to 27% in last year's regional elections.Le Pen recently stepped down as National Front leader, saying she wanted to focus on her presidential candidacy. But the move was widely seen as an attempt to "detoxify" the party founded by her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, of its reputation for racism and xenophobia. Le Pen says her party can cure France's economic malaise -- since the 2008 economic crisis, unemployment has risen from 7.1% to around 10%, while almost a quarter of the nation's youth is now out of work. Economic growth in France, the eurozone's second-largest economy, slowed to just 0.2% of GDP at the end of 2016. Le Pen has employed similar tactics to US President Trump by tapping into the frustrations of the French electorate and focusing on a more nationalistic agenda to sway voters to her corner. At the launch of her presidential campaign in February, Le Pen said she favors a return to the French franc currency, wants France out of NATO and pledged to hold a referendum on the country's membership of the EU."What is at stake in this election ... is whether France can still be a free nation," Le Pen told a crowd of thousands at a rally in Lyon. "The divide is not between the left and right anymore but between patriots and globalists!"She has also praised Trump's action on immigration and said his election "shows that people are taking their future back.""Clearly French values are being attacked as are the values of other countries and I worry other countries will be affected in the future," she said. GermanyGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel took a bold step by vowing to welcome 1 million refugees in 2015, and in 2016, she paid for it at the ballot box. Formed in 2013, the anti-immigrant party Alternative for Germany (AfD) was initially galvanized into action by what it saw as Merkel's bungled handling of the eurozone crisis -- specifically the multiple Greek bailouts. Since then, the party has assumed a more nationalistic platform strongly opposing the influx of migrants. AfD contributed to defeats for Merkel's Christian Democratic Union in Berlin and her home state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during regional elections in 2016, as voters looked for a candidate who would appease their concerns about rising rents, increasing gentrification and refugees.Opinion: Angela Merkel may be the biggest loser of 2017 Merkel's controversial migrant policy was further criticized in December, after a Tunisian migrant was identified as the perpetrator of an attack on a Berlin Christmas market that killed 12 people and injured 48 others.With national elections due in the autumn of 2017, it's unclear what the future holds for Merkel.The NetherlandsOn March 15, Dutch voters cast their ballots in the first of the three European elections slated for 2017, and elected the incumbent liberal Mark Rutte into power. But the vote marked the most significant rise seen so far of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant Party for Freedom (PVV), growing in popularity among Dutch voters unhappy with the status quo. The party's presence largely pushed the election debates to the far right. Its leader -- the flamboyant Geert Wilders, dubbed the "Dutch Trump" by some -- made his name internationally in 2008 with the provocative online film "Fitna," which juxtaposed the aftermath of terrorist attacks with verses from the Quran.In February, he called the Netherland's sizeable Moroccan population "scum" just months after being convicted of inciting discrimination against Dutch-Moroccans in 2014. The Netherlands has a significant Muslim community, making up an estimated 5% of the total adult population in 2014. Wilders, who polled worse than expected, had been running on a party manifesto calling for the "de-Islamification" of the Netherlands. In it, he pledged to shut down the country's Islamic schools, close the borders to migrants from Islamic nations, ban the burqa and the Quran, and imprison radical Muslims who have committed no crimes on a "preventative" basis.Why refugees in the Netherlands fear the status quoHe had also promised a referendum on the Netherlands' membership of the European Union, following Britain's vote for Brexit in 2016. In the run up to the election, there were signs that Rutte and his People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) were shifting to the right to compete with Wilders, rather than taking up an opposing position.In January, Rutte wrote an open letter in which he said immigrants who did not assimilate into Dutch society should "behave normally, or go away."Italy While several European nations have said no to populism, a referendum in Italy on constitutional changes was widely seen as a victory for rising populist fringe parties. In December, Matteo Renzi resigned as Prime Minister after conceding an "extraordinarily clear" defeat in the referendum.He had promised the reforms would help revive Italy's lagging economy, but voters used the opportunity to push him out, setting the scene for a possible snap general election this year, if not one in 2018. The parties who stand to gain most from the shift are far-right group Northern League and the radically populist Five Star Movement, led by Italian comedian Beppe Grillo. Experts say that if Grillo comes to power, he'll likely follow through on promises to call a referendum to scrap the euro, reintroduce the Italian lira and perhaps even follow Britain out of the European Union.AustriaLike the Netherlands, Austria rejected its far-right candidate, bringing a wave of relief to EU leaders in Brussels, who are trying to stave off growing discontent with the union from across the content. Austria looked at electing the EU's first far-right head of state since World War II when it picked its next president on the same day as Italy's critical constitutional reforms ballot in December. Norbert Hofer of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) had ridden a populist wave to challenge for presidential power (albeit in a largely ceremonial role). The race had appeared close, but Hofer conceded to left-wing independent Alexander Van der Bellen, when early returns ran against him.The far-right refugee-blocking candidate campaigned hard on the issue of migrants, calling for a complete end to immigration in a bid to preserve the country's "ethnic culture." The migrant crisis reached a tipping point for many in 2015 when almost a million refugees crossed into Europe from the Balkans. At least 700,000 of them traveled via Austria. The trendy young face of Austria's far-rightAlthough the country has largely been a transit stop in the migrant journey, Austria received over 88,000 asylum applications last year. United KingdomThe United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) enjoyed a surge of support at the 2015 general election under the leadership of Nigel Farage.Farage was one of the chief architects of the Brexit campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. UKIP's share of the vote was 12.6% behind the traditionally dominant Conservative and Labour parties. The party finished second in 118 of the 650 parliamentary contests. However, it only gained one seat in the House of Commons because of the UK's first-past-the-post system.UKIP's personal record of more than 3.8 million votes came at a time when immigration into the country was at its highest rate since the turn of the century. UKIP has since become a major influence in the political scene, giving a voice to those frustrated with the perceived "Westminster elite," now under new leader Paul Nuttall.But that period of influence may be coming to an end. UKIP is expected to lose much of its vote share in the June 8 general elections, as its main policy of taking Britain out of the EU has already been decided. In local council elections on Thursday, UKIP had not won a single seat, preliminary results showed, giving an indication that party could be obliterated on June 8.CNN's Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Bryony Jones, Mark Oliver, Atika Shubert, Kara Fox, Laura Smith-Spark, Richard Allen Greene, James Masters, Peter Wilkinson, Angela Dewan, Judith Vonberg and Karla Pequenino contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Of all the soft targets to carry out a terror attack, this choice was especially evil. The 21,000-seat Manchester Arena was packed with children and teenagers, elated to see their beloved pop star Ariana Grande. UK attack: More coverage Death toll mounts after blast at arenaAriana Grande tweets after attackKayyem: Every parent's nightmareManchester: No stranger to adversityHis little brother's first concert 'If you look... you see the explosion'Photographer describes aftermathWitness: There was blood, bodies everywhere But at least 22 concertgoers, including an 8-year-old girl, will never go home -- the latest victims of a mass terror attack. "This was the ultimate soft target," CNN national security analyst Juliette Kayyem said. "It takes a special kind of cruelty to target this concert."Here's what witnesses and parents said, in their own words:Read MoreStephanie Hill, 57, who attended with her 19-year-old daughter"People had come from all over tonight. Everyone in there was saying that the tickets were Christmas presents for their children."Steven Jones, bystander who helped victims"It was just one of those things, an instinct that you have to help if someone needs your help. And it was children, a lot of children with blood all over them, crying and screaming. If I didn't help, I wouldn't be able to live with myself for walking away and leaving kids like that."Kiera Dawber, witness"There was just bodies scattered about everywhere. ... There was at least 20 or 30 people on the floor, some that you could see straight off were just, just dead." Coral Long, mother of a 10-year-old survivor"She's just petrified that whoever did this will come to the house or go to her school. ... She's just been crying. She's just saying, 'Why do these things happen to people? Why do they keep doing this to people?' Again she's just so worried that they're going to come to her school. I'm breaking down today because yesterday I just had to be strong for her, to just remain calm and just make sure that we got home safe, which thankfully we did."Jessica Pierpoint, an 18-year-old concertgoer "When everybody was trying to escape, we all just kind of got crushed because everybody was just trying to run as fast as they could. ... I honestly didn't think I would be making it home." Charlotte Campbell, who's still looking for her missing 15-year-old daughter, Olivia"We've phoned hospitals. We've phoned everywhere we can think. We've posted on every social network, and there's nothing..."We've tried everything we can. They're telling us to wait by the phones. Her dad is out looking ... It's the most horrible feeling ever, to know your daughter is there and you don't know whether she's dead or alive..."I want her home and I want her safe ... I just want her to walk through the door."Andy James, who was celebrating his 9-year-old brother's birthday at the concert"The sound rattled my chest. ... The stewards were trying to calm people down, but everyone was running in a stampede." Ivo Delgad, witness"There was a lot of little girls running out, and parents shouting out and yelling names."Kyia Zaremba, concertgoer"I felt like I was going to cry, but nothing came out."

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Chiang Rai, Thailand (CNN)An Australian doctor involved in freeing 12 young soccer players and their coach from caves in northern Thailand learned later that his father had died as the rescue effort was winding down.The father of Richard Harris, a key member of the team of international experts involved in the dramatic rescue mission, died soon after all the boys were freed.Harris, an anesthetist and underwater cave explorer who is also known as Harry, was the last man out of the cave Tuesday."Early this morning Harry's father passed away here in Adelaide... after they'd all come out of the cave," said Andrew Pearce, of the MedSTAR rescue service.Pearce said Harris had "given his all, his family have given the support and we've given the support as well as an organization." Read More"If you can imagine being physically and mentally exhausted going through a rescue and having to deal with that, when you're at your lowest ebb, you've given it all and then you find out the sad news about your father, who's your best mate -- that's really, really tough," Pearce said. He added that the team would be working to support Harris and his family, and requested they be given time and space to grieve. Described in a South Australia Ambulance Service statement as a "quiet and kind man" who "didn't think twice about offering his support on this mission," Harris was lauded for his work throughout the rescue effort."This is clearly a time of grief for the Harris family, magnified by the physical and emotional demands of being part of this week's highly complex and ultimately successful rescue mission."Harris' colleagues and fellow rescuers lauded his commitment to the mission and how vital his expertise was in bringing the boys out to safety. "On behalf of the operation unit, we want to send our condolences to him and I do have to thank him a lot," Thai mission commander Narongsak Osotthanakorn said at a news conference Wednesday. "Without him, in this operation, I don't think we could have succeeded."Steve George reported from Thailand, James Griffiths wrote from Hong Kong. CNN staff contributed reporting.

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(CNN)A top European official has warned that reaching a "good agreement" on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union will take time. European Parliament President David Sassoli told CNN he was concerned about the UK government's decision to rule out an extension to the Brexit transition period, which starts on Friday and ends in December 2020.UK launches coin to mark Brexit... again EU laws and free trade between the two will continue throughout the 11-month transition period, though the UK will no longer be a member of the bloc. A new agreement to replace the current relationship needs to be in place by the end of the year, otherwise the UK will risk dropping out without a deal, an option that economists say would damage the UK economy."Well, it's a very complicated agreement ... after 45 years and more of cooperation we have to bear that in mind when we look at the future relationship, it's very very intensive work that we have to do, I don't think that anybody could think we could do that in a couple of months," he said. Sassoli said that "friendly relations" with the UK will continue, and that the EU will have to protect its interests "but not competitively."Read MoreWhy Big Ben's bong is such a big deal"To think of London being far from Brussels, and Rome and Paris, there's certainly pain involved in that, but we have to respect the will of British citizens and a new chapter in our relations with the UK is opening, and we believe that this agreement which we have will be improved, and we have to develop it as well, and we need time for that," Sassoli told CNN. Sassoli also said that the EU does not have any "jealousy problems" over UK negotiating a trade deal with the US, and that it's in the interest of all three parties -- Europe, UK and US -- to have strong cooperation. Ivana Kottasová contributed to this article.

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(CNN)Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has admitted that his team will be without Kyrie Irving for foreseeable home games, as issues relating to his star guard's vaccination status continue. On Friday, a New York City Hall official told CNN that Irving will be allowed to practice at the team's facility but will not be eligible to play in the Nets' home games at Barclays Center due to the city's vaccine mandate.The Nets are due to host their first home game of the 2021-22 NBA regular season on October 24 against the Charlotte Hornets, though Irving looks set to miss out."I think we recognize he's not playing home games," Nash told reporters on Sunday."We're going to have to for sure play without him this year. So it just depends on when, where and how much." Read MoreREAD: Basketball star Andrew Wiggins on getting vaccinated - "Not something I wanted to do, but kind of forced to" Irving, a seven-time All-Star, had spoken at the league's media day last month of his excitement to play in front of fans again but refused to disclose his vaccination status, saying he "would like to keep all that private.""I know that I'll be there every day no matter what and just be present for my teammates as one of the leaders on the team," Irving said."I know the focus has to be at an all-time high, no distractions. This is the last thing I wanted to create, was more distractions and more hoopla and more drama around this."I'm doing my best to maintain this with good intentions and a good heart."The HSS Training Center -- the Nets' practice facility in Brooklyn -- is viable for Irving to train at because it is considered a private workplace and subsequently not subject to New York City's vaccination mandate, which prohibits NBA players from participating in home games if they are not vaccinated or exempt. The regulation does not apply to visiting players.Listed as ineligible by the Nets, Irving was absent for Friday's home preseason victory over the defending NBA champions, the Milwaukee Bucks.Justin Robinson of the Bucks drives to the basket during the preseason game against the Nets.Kevin Durant and James Harden both featured for the Nets, who ran out 119-115 winners in a repeat match-up of last season's Eastern Conference semifinals.Last season's Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo did not feature for the champions -- though the Greek will be set to play as part of a much stronger Bucks side when the two teams meet again for the season opener in Milwaukee on October 19.

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London (CNN)UK Prime Minister Theresa May shocked the nation Tuesday by announcing she will ask for a snap election on June 8. How did today's newspapers respond? DAILY MAIL: Crush the saboteurs #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/mqa3VXMYAU— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 Celebrating the announcement as a "stunning move," the Daily Mail, a right-wing tabloid paper, published an image of a steely-eyed Theresa May outside Downing Street yesterday above the headline "Crush the saboteurs."The vandals in question were named by May in her statement Tuesday -- the unelected House of Lords, "who have vowed to fight us every step of the way" in the Brexit negotiations, along with the opposition parties who, she claims, are guilty of "political game-playing" over Brexit.Read more: Snap elections explainedTHE SUN: Blue Murder #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/Ax9kDp6Xii— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 Read MoreThe Sun took an equally aggressive stance with the headline "Blue Murder," blue being the color of May's Conservative party. The paper claims the "snap poll will kill off Labour" and that May will "smash rebel Tories too," using another name for the Conservatives. MIRROR: The lady IS for U-turning #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/9wzCsGT3yc— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 The left-wing Daily Mirror channeled Margaret Thatcher to criticize May, who had previously said she would not call for an early election. "The lady IS for U-turning," proclaimed the front page. "Yesterday she put herself and the Tories first," the Mirror said.When Thatcher was urged by members of her party to change her own policies in 1980, the "Iron Lady" famously replied: "You turn if you want to -- the lady's not for turning." GUARDIAN May: give me my mandate #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/nGUd8bbhgd— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 The broadsheets tended to take a more measured tone. The Guardian, a liberal newspaper, announced May's U-turn with the headline "May: give me my mandate," highlighting what was seen as a somewhat combative tone to the Prime Minister's announcement. TELEGRAPH: May's bolt from the blue #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/S7ymM907jf— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 The more conservative Daily Telegraph described May's statement as a "bolt from the blue" and highlighted the infighting in the opposition Labour party over the upcoming election. "Polls show Tories are on course to win a huge majority," the paper announced. THE TIMES: May heads for election landslide #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/g1KKDTZwub— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 The front page of the Times of London made a somewhat premature prediction for the outcome of an election that has only just been called for and is still seven weeks away: "May heads for election landslide."THE SCOTSMAN PM: General election 'will be a vote on Scottish Independence ' #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/EfLaN30Y6S— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 18, 2017 The Scotsman, Scotland's main quality newspaper, took a different line. The election "will be a vote on Scottish independence," it announced, quoting an article written by May for Monday's edition.In it, May called for Scottish voters to back the Conservatives in the election and to reject the Scottish National Party's "divisive plans" for a vote on Scottish independence next year -- a plan that has been rejected out of hand by Downing Street.

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Story highlights US soldiers "stand united on Polish soil to deter and defend," senior officer saysTroops will conduct exercises with NATO allies to send a message to RussiaZagan, Poland (CNN)Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo welcomed US troops to her country at a formal ceremony Saturday, saying it was a "great day" that would help ensure Poland's security. Some 4,000 US soldiers have been deployed as part of troop rotations to Europe that the Pentagon has said are intended to bolster ties with NATO allies and send a clear message to Russia.Russia has criticized the continuous deployments as a threat to Russian security."It's a great day today when we can welcome, here in Zagan, American soldiers who represent the best, the greatest army in the world," Szydlo said at the ceremony in the snowy western town of Zagan.US and Polish troops participate in an official welcome event for the US army in Zagan, Poland, on January 14.Speaking after the Polish leader, Paul Jones, the US ambassador to Poland, said the troops arriving in Poland were "America's most capable force," embodying an "iron-clad commitment" to defend NATO allies.Read MorePolish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said the US troops would help ensure "freedom, independence and peace in Europe and the whole world" and that Poland was proud of "joint efforts that guarantee the security of Europe and of the eastern flanks of NATO."American soldiers "stand united on Polish soil to deter and defend," said Maj. Gen. Timothy McGuire, deputy commander of US Land Forces in Europe. He added that the troops' arrival was a "concrete sign of the continued US commitment to the defense of Poland and the NATO alliance."The 3rd Armored Combat Brigade Team of the 4th Infantry Division "is a highly capable and ready force with the best equipment, leadership and training of any combat force in the world," he said. To maintain combat readiness, the soldiers will conduct "realistic exercises" with allies in locations across Poland and Europe, McGuire added. Commitment to European alliesA convoy of US troops and military equipment crossed the border into Poland on Thursday, having arrived earlier in the week in Bremerhaven, Germany.Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo speaks with members of the US army during an official welcome event for US troops in Zagan, Poland, on January 14. Having assembled in Poland, the brigade combat team, deployed from Fort Carson, Colorado, will disperse across seven locations in Eastern Europe for training and exercises with European allies.It will serve as part of a rotation of American military assets in the region and is part of an effort to demonstrate the US commitment to European allies in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin's intervention in Ukraine, according to Lt. Gen. Tim Ray, deputy commander of US European Command. Deploying the troops and military hardware is the latest in a series of moves by the United States to ramp up its land, sea and air presence in Europe against a backdrop of concern over potential Russian aggression.Russia: 'A threat to us'Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on a conference call Thursday that Russia's response was a natural reaction to an increase in military strength by a neighbor. A new cold war in Norway"We see it as a threat to us. This is an action that threatens our interests, our security; moreover, this is a third nation (apart from Russia and Poland) that is increasing its military presence near our borders in Europe, and it's not even a European nation. "One thousand or 10,000 -- we're talking about the increase of military presence. There's nothing to add."US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he would like to improve US relations with Russia. But Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski warned in an interview Friday with Poland's RMF radio that any warming of the US-Russia relationship should not come at his country's expense.FM #Waszczykowski: Americans think about the world and relations with #Russia much like we do. We have nothing to fear.— Poland MFA🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) January 13, 2017 Posting on Twitter, Waszczykowski said he had spoken with Trump's advisers in the United States. "Americans think about the world and relations with Russia much like we do. We have nothing to fear," he said.Poland and other NATO allies in the region are keen to show their support for the US deployment, which comes at a time of uncertainty over the incoming Trump administration's commitment to the trans-Atlantic alliance. During the campaign, Trump repeatedly questioned the utility of NATO and its members' financial contributions to the alliance, which many see as a bulwark against Russia.However, his nominee for defense secretary, retired Gen. James Mattis, a former supreme allied commander of NATO, voiced unequivocal support for the alliance in confirmation hearings this week and said he had said as much to Trump.Joint exercisesA significant portion of the 4,000-strong US force will be garrisoned at Polish military bases in Zagan, Boleslawiec, Swietoszow and Skwierzyna, the US Embassy in Poland said.While on a nine-month deployment, the US troops will carry out training and exercises in Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, the embassy said. JUST WATCHEDWhat is life like for NATO troops in NorwayReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWhat is life like for NATO troops in Norway 03:23"We're here to deter any aggression that would threaten peace and security in this region," said Col. Christopher R. Norrie, commander of the 3rd Armored Combat Brigade Team, 4th Infantry Division, in a statement.Along with the troop increase, 2,400 pieces of military equipment including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery, trucks and containers have been deployed.They were transported using three cargo ships, rail, commercial line-haul and a military convoy, US Army Europe said.The US troop deployment to Europe was agreed to following NATO summits in 2014 and 2016 dominated by deep concern over Russia's increased assertiveness and military power.Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the war waged by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have particularly unnerved NATO members in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states.CNN's Atika Shubert reported from Zagan, and Laura Smith-Spark wrote and reported from London. CNN's Radina Gigova, Schams Elwazer and Mansur Mirovalev contributed to this report.

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(CNN)There are nearly 40,000 people in ICE custody across the United States. And there's a big question looming as the novel coronavirus spreads. What will happen if there's an outbreak inside one of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's detention facilities, which have long faced criticism for how they handle even routine medical care?ICE says there aren't any confirmed coronavirus cases at its detention facilities -- and that protecting the health and safety of those in its custody is one of the agency's top priorities.The White House is asking Congress to boost ICE's budget so the agency can increase its quarantine capacity. Immigrant advocacy groups are pushing for ICE to release detainees now, before it's too late. And immigrants held in at least one family detention facility say they don't feel safe.As this complex and fast-moving situation evolves, here are some of the key developments to watch:Read MoreICE has put social visits on holdAs part of its efforts to stop coronavirus from spreading, the agency recently said it was temporarily suspending social visitation at ICE facilities "as a precautionary measure" -- meaning family members, friends and advocates who used to be able to visit detained loved ones in person can't anymore, at least for now.That means one of the few windows in to a vast detention system that's often hidden from public view is closed. And some detainees are scrambling to come up with funds to make calls so they can stay in touch with their families. Amilcar Valencia, executive director of El Refugio, which hosts regular volunteer group visits at the Stewart Detention Center in South Georgia, says his organization is now working to raise money to help detainees call their loved ones. But something important is lost, he says, when visitors can't meet with detainees. "Just being present there sends a message that people are not forgotten. They are not alone. They can see that there's people from the outside there, and it brings a level of accountability for staff and for ICE as well," he says. "Now that's not happening. We don't have that contact with people, and we don't have that direct connection, and we might lose that direct information that we get from them." The White House wants to boost ICE's budget to expand quarantine capabilities and fund more deportation flightsThe White House is asking Congress to give ICE $249 million more as part of its emergency coronavirus funding request. This is how the White House says the money would be spent, according to the funding request that was sent to lawmakers Tuesday night:White House requests $45.8 billion in emergency funding due to coronavirus• Converting four facilities into dedicated quarantine facilities on the southern border and provide enhanced sanitation and janitorial services.• Increasing the number of migrants in its Alternatives to Detention Program, which allows the agency to keep tabs on immigrants released from custody with things like ankle monitors and regular check-ins. "This would allow ICE to minimize the risk of further exposure to detainees and prevent transmission within the detention system," the budget request says.• Funding for more charter aircraft for the division known as ICE Air, which coordinates deportation flights. "With fewer commercial flight options, ICE charter aircraft are needed to continue repatriating aliens ordered removed and reduce the need for additional beds," the request says. • Providing personal protection equipment for ICE staffAdvocacy groups are calling for ICE to release detaineesWhile there aren't any confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in ICE detention, we've heard about quarantines and outbreaks of other viruses in these facilities many times before. And for years advocacy groups have warned that conditions in ICE custody are detrimental to detainees' health -- allegations that ICE has repeatedly denied. Now a number of human rights organizations and immigrant advocacy groups are calling for ICE to release detainees. Some are asking for the agency to release detainees with underlying medical conditions. Others, like the Detention Watch Network, are pushing even further, saying all detainees should be let out.In a federal lawsuit filed this week, the American Civil Liberties Union asked a judge to order ICE to release nine detainees from the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center near Seattle. 2 doctors were held by ICE. They say what they saw at one facility shocked them"Our experts have said it is really just a matter of time, it's perhaps inevitable that Covid 19 will reach the detention center, and when that does happen, the effects will be certain disaster. ... Everything that we know about detention conditions even under the best of circumstances will not help people who are at serious risk of illness and death," says Eunice Cho, senior staff attorney at the ACLU's National Prison Project.The bottom line, advocates argue: ICE has the discretion to release people from custody, and now is the time to do it."This is just a really dire and critical situation," says Lorilei Williams, a senior staff attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center's Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative. Along with other organizations, the SPLC sent a letter to ICE field office directors and wardens at detention facilities this week calling for detainees to be released.Asked for a response to the ACLU's lawsuit and other efforts to push the agency to release detainees, ICE said it doesn't comment on pending litigation.A spokeswoman referred questions to the site where ICE is posting coronavirus updates, which describes how the agency plans to mitigate the spread of the virus."Detainees who do not have fever or symptoms, but meet CDC criteria for epidemiologic risk, are housed separately in a single cell, or as a group, depending on available space," the website says.Immigrants in detention 'feel like sitting ducks'RAICES, a Texas-based immigrant advocacy organization, says it's intensifying its efforts to document growing fears that detainees are sharing with its lawyers. "They're really concerned. They see what's on TV. And they hear the President saying don't be together in groups of 10 or more, that events of 50 or more people are being canceled. And they look around and see they're in close quarters with people, with staff coming in and out of the detention center daily. And they feel like sitting ducks," says Andrea Meza, director of RAICES' family detention services program.Those concerns were clear in several declarations RAICES shared with CNN. According to RAICES, the statements were obtained by the organization's lawyers this week from detainees at the Karnes County Residential Center, a facility about an hour from San Antonio, Texas, where hundreds of families in ICE custody are held. CNN hasn't independently verified the allegations in the detainees' statements.These doctors risked their careers to expose the dangers children face in immigrant family detention"I am very afraid to be detained with something like this going on. We do not get good healthcare here in Karnes. With all of these people in one place, we all get sick at the same time," one detainee's statement said. "This thing is very sensitive, and sickness spreads fast in Karnes. We will all die in here. If it comes here, we are doomed. Lack of medical care will kill us."Several detainees' statement suggested soap was in short supply at the facility. "The detained families clean the rooms, the patio, the kitchen, everywhere. The officers do not clean the center. The families just receive a broom and a mop with water. They do not give us soap or disinfectant to disinfect," another detainee said. "We are forgotten. We are human beings. No one here is properly disinfected. We need to be freed from this place."ICE says it spends millions on medical care for detaineesAsked about the allegations, ICE said there's plenty of soap at Karnes, adding that residents should communicate with staff and case managers if they need more. An agency spokeswoman said comprehensive medical care is provided to everyone in ICE custody and pointed to a 2017 Department of Homeland Security inspector general's report that described family detention facilities as "clean, well-organized, and efficiently run." "ICE takes very seriously the health, safety and welfare of those in our care. ... Pursuant to our commitment to the welfare of those in the agency's custody, ICE spends more than $269M annually on the spectrum of healthcare services provided to those in our care," she said.The private prison company that operates the family detention facility says the detainees' allegations are unfounded, noting that it's been taking steps to address the risks of coronavirus at all its facilities and holding town hall meetings with detainees at Karnes."We strongly reject these unfounded allegations, which we believe are being instigated by outside groups with political agendas," the GEO Group said in a statement. "Consistent with all of our ICE facilities, the Karnes County Residential Center provides access to regular handwashing with clean water and soap in all housing areas and throughout the facility; provides 24/7 access to healthcare; has approximately double the number of healthcare staff, compared to correctional facilities; and is equipped with Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms," the statement said. "We take our responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all those in our care and our employees with the utmost seriousness, and we reject efforts by outside groups to advance politically-motivated agendas in the face of the unprecedented health crisis facing our country."CNN's Priscilla Alvarez and Phil Mattingly contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Pitcher Wade Miley threw the first no-hitter of his MLB career as his Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Friday night.Miley struck out eight players and walked one over the nine innings in Cleveland."That's so surreal," Miley said after the feat.It was the fourth no-hitter in major league baseball this season and the second this week. On Wednesday, Orioles pitcher John Means narrowly missed a perfect game after he struck out 12 Mariners in Seattle on his way to a no-hitter. Read MoreThe league almost saw a second no-hitter on Friday, as pitcher Sean Manaea lost his bid for the Oakland Athletics in the top of the eighth inning. It would have been a historic moment in MLB history if two no-hitters had occurred on the same day. The only time that has happened in the modern MLB era was on June 29, 1990, when Oakland Athletics' Dave Stewart and Los Angeles Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela did it in their respective games.

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Story highlights White House spokesman: No military does more to protect civilians than U.S. doesMore than 20 people killed in hospital bombing in the battleground city of KunduzDoctors Without Borders calls the bombing a war crime, demands independent investigation (CNN)A Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan was struck accidentally after Afghan forces called for air support from the American military, Gen. John Campbell, the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, said Monday.Saturday's bombardment in Kunduz has sparked international outrage. It killed 12 medical staff members and at least 10 patients, three of them children, Doctors Without Borders said. Another 37 people were wounded, according to the global charity group, which works in conflict zones to help victims of war and other tragedies. Every person who died at the hospital was Afghan, the group said.Addressing reporters Monday at the Pentagon, Campbell said initial reports indicated the airstrike was called to protect U.S. forces."We have now learned that on October 3, Afghan forces advised that they were taking fire from enemy positions and asked for air support from U.S. forces," he said. "An airstrike was then called to eliminate the Taliban threat, and several innocent civilians were accidentally struck." Read MoreAir attacks kill at least 19 at Afghanistan hospital; U.S. investigatingCampbell offered his "deepest condolences."Doctors Without Borders, which also goes by the name Médecins Sans Frontières, has called the bombing a war crime. In a terse statement after the general spoke, the organization demanded a full and transparent independent investigation."Today the U.S. government has admitted that it was their airstrike that hit our hospital in Kunduz and killed 22 patients and MSF staff," the statement read. "Their description of the attack keeps changing -- from collateral damage, to a tragic incident, to now attempting to pass responsibility to the Afghanistan government. "The reality is the U.S. dropped those bombs. The U.S. hit a huge hospital full of wounded patients and MSF staff. The U.S. military remains responsible for the targets it hits, even though it is part of a coalition," it continued. "There can be no justification for this horrible attack. With such constant discrepancies in the U.S. and Afghan accounts of what happened, the need for a full transparent independent investigation is ever more critical."White House spokesman Josh Earnest defended the U.S. military on Monday, saying that protecting civilians is a priority."There is no country in the world and no military in the world that goes to greater lengths and places a higher premium on avoiding civilian casualties than the United States Department of Defense," Earnest said.InvestigationsU.S. President Barack Obama has said the Pentagon is carrying out "a full investigation" and he expects "a full accounting of the facts and circumstances." Campbell said, "If errors were committed, we will acknowledge them. We will hold those responsible accountable, and we will take steps to ensure mistakes are not repeated."We will await the outcome of the investigation to provide any additional updates, and we will share the results of the investigation once it is complete."Campbell said he was releasing the information after speaking to the investigating officer in Kunduz.He told reporters that the United States, NATO and Afghanistan were all looking into the bombing. "If there's other investigations out there that need to go on, we'll make sure we coordinate those as well," he said.The NATO-led coalition has said it expects the results of a preliminary multinational investigation in the coming days.The bombingDoctors Without Borders said its hospital was hit by "a series of aerial bombing raids at approximately 15 minute intervals" between 2:08 and 3:15 a.m. Saturday. The bombardments continued even after U.S. and Afghan military officials were notified the hospital was under attack, the charity said. Photos: Doctors Without Borders hospital attacked in Afghanistan Photos: Doctors Without Borders hospital attacked in AfghanistanFlames are visible inside a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, after a U.S. airstrike on Saturday, October 3. At least 30 people died in the attack, the charity said in its internal review of the strike released Thursday, November 5. The commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan has said the hospital was hit accidentally.Hide Caption 1 of 5 Photos: Doctors Without Borders hospital attacked in AfghanistanDoctors Without Borders said it had emailed the GPS coordinates of its main hospital and administration office building at the Kunduz center before the airstrike. The U.S. commander said airstrikes were called after Afghan troops advised they were "taking fire from enemy positions."Hide Caption 2 of 5 Photos: Doctors Without Borders hospital attacked in AfghanistanDoctors Without Borders is asking for an indepedent investigation by the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission. President Barack Obama has apologized to the charity group for the attack. Hide Caption 3 of 5 Photos: Doctors Without Borders hospital attacked in AfghanistanThe attacks came as fighting intensified between Afghan government forces -- supported by U.S. air power and military advisers -- and the Taliban, which invaded Kunduz in late September.Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: Doctors Without Borders hospital attacked in Afghanistan"We were running a hospital treating patients, including wounded combatants from both sides -- this was not a 'Taliban base,' " said Dr. Joanne Liu, international president of Doctors Without Borders or Médecins Sans Frontières, upon release of the group's internal review of the attack.Hide Caption 5 of 5On Sunday, the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan said U.S. forces carried out an airstrike at 2:15 a.m. "against insurgents who were directly firing upon U.S. service members advising and assisting Afghan Security Forces." The strike took place "in the vicinity of a Doctors Without Borders medical facility" in Kunduz, it said.The U.S. military had previously said the hospital may have been "collateral damage."Medical charity urges independent inquiry after Afghan hospital blown apartBut Afghan police in Kunduz said a number of Taliban militants were hiding in the hospital compound when the strike happened.Doctors Without Borders, which denies it lets combatants use its facilities for fighting, said such assertions from Afghan officials imply the hospital bombing was intentional.The aid group said it had provided the GPS coordinates of the hospital to the Afghan military and the U.S.-led coalition days before the attack to avoid it being hit. No staff members reported any fighting inside the compound before the airstrike, it said.The victimsPeople caught up in the blaze set off by the bombing described terrifying scenes.#MSF nurse in Kunduz rescuing patients & staff: "There are no words for how terrible it was. In ICU 6 patients were burning in their beds."— MSF International (@MSF) October 3, 2015 "There are no words for how terrible it was. In the intensive care unit, six patients were burning in their beds," Lajos Zoltan Jecs, a nurse at the hospital, said in an account posted on the Doctors Without Borders website.International staff members were evacuated to Kabul, and critical patients sent to other facilities. Staff members who survived are either being treated at health facilities in the region, the organization reported, or have left the hospital. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius called the Doctors Without Borders president Monday to express his solidarity and condolences, according to the French Foreign Ministry. Fabius expressed his hope that light would be shed on the circumstances of the tragedy.The legal contextEstablishing whether the bombing constitutes a war crime, as Doctors Without Borders asserts, will require a detailed picture of what happened.JUST WATCHED 'Doctors without Borders' airstrike a war crime?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH 'Doctors without Borders' airstrike a war crime? 04:08"You cannot, under the laws of war, attack sites such as hospitals, schools, religious buildings," said Gregory Steven Gordon, an associate professor of law at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. "However, the hospital as a building can lose its immunity if it's being used by the enemy for military attacks."Gordon, a war crimes prosecution expert, told CNN that investigators will need to find out "exactly what kind of attacks were being carried on in the hospital, if any.""The United States, even if attacks were being carried out from the hospital, would have to respect certain principles of precaution," he said. "In other words, they would have to make sure they were using weapons that would be the least destructive, they would have to give warnings to civilians to get them out."The hospitalThe bombs left part of the hospital in flames and rubble."The main hospital building, where medical personnel were caring for patients, was repeatedly and very precisely hit during each aerial raid, while the rest of the compound was left mostly untouched," said Christopher Stokes, the aid group's general director. Photos: Taliban takes over Afghan city Photos: Taliban takes over Afghan cityAfghan special forces prepare to launch an operation to retake the city of Kunduz, Afghanistan, from Taliban insurgents on Tuesday, September 29. The Taliban took control of most of the city the day before in its biggest victory since 2001.Hide Caption 1 of 5 Photos: Taliban takes over Afghan cityA Taliban fighter sits on a motorcycle holding a Taliban flag in Kunduz on September 29.Hide Caption 2 of 5 Photos: Taliban takes over Afghan cityTaliban fighters hug each other on September 29.Hide Caption 3 of 5 Photos: Taliban takes over Afghan cityA Taliban fighter stands guard on a vehicle in Kunduz on September 29.Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: Taliban takes over Afghan cityTaliban prisoners walk down a street after they were released by Taliban fighters from the main jail in Kunduz on Monday, September 28.Hide Caption 5 of 5The organization said it has since been forced to close the hospital."There is no access to trauma care now for the civilians and for the wounded in the whole area of Kunduz, which is some kind of battleground for the moment," Stokes said.The Taliban took over Kunduz last week, overrunning a major Afghan city for the first time since 2001. Afghan security forces, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, have been trying to drive out the insurgents.Civilians have been caught in the heavy fighting.Doctors Without Borders said it had treated 394 wounded people in Kunduz in less than a week. At the time of the bombing, 105 patients and their caretakers were in the hospital, along with more than 80 Afghan and international staff members, it said.On Monday, a spokesman for the Kunduz police chief told CNN fighting was underway between the Taliban and Afghan security forces in parts of the city.The fighting is occurring at locations where the Taliban are believed to be hiding inside civilians' houses, the spokesman said. CNN's Masoud Popalzai, Ben Brumfield, Greg Botelho, Nic Robertson, Steve Almasy, Barbara Starr, Pierre Meilhan and Jason Hanna contributed to this report.

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(CNN)The bodies of two people missing after a volcano erupted on New Zealand's White Island last week likely washed out to sea and may never be found, police said Wednesday.White Island, also known as Whakaari, erupted on December 9 while 47 people were visiting the volcano, which is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) off the coast of New Zealand's North Island. At least 16 people were killed and two others remain unaccounted for. They are Australian tourist Winona Langford, 17, and New Zealander Hayden Marshall-Inman, 40, who was a tour guide. Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement told a news conference on Wednesday that a dive squad and helicopters will continue to search for the two missing bodies for a day or two longer."The reality is we have to wait for Mother Nature to produce those bodies, and it may and it may not. And the reality is, we'll be here if it does," he said. "We are literally in the hands of the sea."Read More Clement said police believe the bodies were near a stream on the island. Based on tidal patterns, the bodies may have washed out to sea, likely towards New Zealand's East Cape, he said.But there's no guarantee the bodies will make landfall -- they may drift out to the Southern Ocean, he added.On Friday last week, authorities recovered the bodies of six of the eight people who were missing following the eruption. Two other members of the Langford family died in the eruption, and another remains in hospital in Australia, according to police. Should tourists have been on New Zealand's volcanic White Island? Marshall-Inman's brother Mark Inman has expressed frustration with the decision not to return to the island sooner. For days after the eruption, New Zealand authorities said it was too dangerous to return to the island as there was a risk of another eruption. People from all over the world were caught up in the eruption, which happened with little warning. Of the victims who have been named, two are New Zealand citizens, and 15 are either Australian citizens or permanent residents of that country. As of Monday, 14 people remained in hospital around New Zealand, with 10 in a critical condition. Last week, 13 patients were transferred to hospitals in Australia, although one person later died.Questions have been raised over how safe it was for tourists to be on the island, and whether more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.

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(CNN)Novak Djokovic hitting a line judge with a ball has become one of the enduring images of an already bizarre season of tennis.The 17-time grand slam winner was disqualified from the US Open, a tournament he was favorite to win to close the gap on Rafael Nadal's total of 19 grand slam wins and Roger Federer's 20. Novak Djokovic 'sad and empty' after being defaulted from US Open for striking line judge with ballWith the French Open set to start at the end of the month, the world No.1 still has an opportunity to add to his all-time tally during this curtailed season -- but has the Serb tarnished his reputation? Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe, who was famous for his on-court outbursts, believes the incident will have an impact. "The pressure just got to him I think," McEnroe, himself disqualified from the 1990 Australian Open for misconduct, told ESPN. "... Now whether he likes it or not, he's going to be the bad guy the rest of his career. It'll be interesting to see how he handles it."Read More"If he embraces that role, I think he could recover," added McEnroe. "He's got a lot of things going for him, but this is obviously a stain that he's not going to be able to erase."Novak Djokovic apologizes to the line judge.Djokovic left Flushing Meadows without speaking to the media, but did write an apology on his Instagram account, saying he was "extremely sorry to have caused her such stress."McEnroe knows all too well how hard it is to shake a "bad boy" reputation in tennis and was surprised somebody with as much experience as Djokovic would make such an error."Just when you think something crazier couldn't happen [in 2020], it does happen," he said. "We talked before the event that the only way Novak could lose is if he beat himself."I didn't anticipate in my wildest dreams that this would happen. So it's terrible for everyone, it was a rookie mistake."JUST WATCHEDDjokovic 'deeply sorry' for Adria Tour after Covid-19 positive testReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDjokovic 'deeply sorry' for Adria Tour after Covid-19 positive test 01:52The disqualification is the latest incident during what has been a difficult summer for Djokovic. First, he arranged a tournament in Croatia which failed to observe social distancing regulations and resulted in him and a number of top players testing positive for Covid-19.Then, he spearheaded a new breakaway players' association, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), drawing criticism from Federer and Nadal.Kyrgios starts Twitter poll Nick Kyrgios, often dubbed the "bad boy" of tennis' current generation, posted a tongue in cheek Twitter poll asking what his punishment would have been in the same situation.We'd be bailing you outta jail right now— Tommy Paul (@TommyPaul1) September 6, 2020 "Swap me for jokers [Djokovic's] incident. 'Accidentally hitting the ball kid in the throat,' how many years would I be banned for?" he asked. Five, 10 and 20 years were the options, with 20 winning by a considerable margin at the time of writing."We'd be bailing you outta jail right now," American player Tommy Paul responded.Former British tennis player Tim Henman, who was disqualified in similar circumstances when he hit a ball girl at Wimbledon in 1995, believed Djokovic made a mistake by not facing up to the media following the incident."Unfortunately he's compounding the error," he told Prime. "He needs to face up to it, apologize and accept he made a mistake. By, in essence, running away, it's going to go on longer."Billie Jean King, a 12-time grand slam winner, said the officials made the right decision."First I hope the line judge is okay," she tweeted. "The rule is the rule. It is unfortunate for everyone involved, but in this specific situation the default was the right call."😳🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/xDAoayNMK4— steve darcis (@stevedarcishark) September 6, 2020 Djokovic was unbeaten so far in 2020, boasting a 26-0 record going into Sunday's match against Pablo Carreno Busta. Former tennis player Steve Darcis jokingly gave credit to the one person who was able to break Djokovic's winning run -- the line judge.

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Story highlightsSerbian FA fined US$105,000 for incidents following Under-21 clash with England in OctoberUEFA decision criticized by both English FA and Manchester United defender Rio FerdinandFour Serb and two English players receive bans for their part in post-match scufflesEngland footballer Rio Ferdinand accused European football's governing body of not taking racism seriously enough after the Serbian FA was fined US$105,000 following an Under-21 match where opposing England players said they were racially abused. "UEFA are not serious at all on racism. Fines do not work at all. They have zero impact on federations/clubs/fans/players," Ferdinand wrote on Twitter. On Thursday, UEFA issued various punishments to both Serbia and England following incidents that broke out after their Under-21 teams met in a 2013 European Championship qualifier in October. In addition to banning two Serbian coaches as well as a total of six players from both sides, UEFA also ordered the eastern Europeans to play their next competitive Under-21 match behind closed doors. In chaotic scenes at the end of the match in the Serb city Krusevac, England defender Danny Rose was sent off for kicking the ball away in response to what he said was racist and physical abuse -- while fans, coaches and other players also clashed. Ferdinand -- whose brother was at the center of a racism row involving Chelsea defender John Terry -- suggested that UEFA should contact the current generation of footballers to discuss ways to eradicate racism within European football. JUST WATCHEDPFA chairman: Serbia should be banned ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHPFA chairman: Serbia should be banned 01:15JUST WATCHEDDeford talks historic racism in sportsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDeford talks historic racism in sports 01:31JUST WATCHEDMourinho: John Terry is not a racistReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMourinho: John Terry is not a racist 01:32JUST WATCHEDSoccer player expelled for racist tweetReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSoccer player expelled for racist tweet 01:09"UEFA need to talk to this generation.....they don't seem to be up to date on this issue?? Harsh punishments needed as a deterrent," said the 34-year-old Manchester United player. UEFA's punishment of the Serbian FA falls short of the $125,800 fine it handed to Denmark international Niklas Bendtner for exposing boxer shorts adorned with the logo of an online betting company during the 2012 European Championships. The English FA, which banned Terry for four matches in September following his racial abuse of QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in a match last year, backed the elder Ferdinand's viewpoint, agreeing that the punishment should have been tougher. "We are disappointed with the sanctions levied by UEFA with regards to the racist behavior displayed towards England's players," FA General Secretary Alex Horne said in a statement. "Let's be clear, racism is unacceptable in any form, and should play no part in football. The scenes were deplorable and we do not believe the sanction sends a strong enough message." Horne added that the FA is set to appeal the two-year and one-year bans handed out to Steven Caulker and Thomas Ince respectively, with both players set to miss the opening matches of next year's European Under-21 Championship. Serbia's assistant coach Predrag Katić and fitness coach Andreja Milunović received two-year suspensions from football, with both able to return to the game sooner if they avoid similar incidents during their bans. Following the scuffles that broke out after England had booked their qualification for the 2013 European Championships with a 2-0 aggregate wins, the Serbian players to be banned are Goran Caušić, Ognjen Mudrinski, Filip Malbašić and Nikola Ninković. Earlier this year, Manchester City were infuriated after being fined $40,000 by UEFA for taking to the pitch late for a Europa League game - which was $13,000 more than FC Porto's sanction for fans' racist abuse during a game against the English club.

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(CNN)Three human rights activists unfurled a banner reading "No Genocide Games" and a Tibetan flag at the flame-lighting ceremony for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Monday. The ceremony -- which takes place in ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympics -- was attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and a number of dignitaries.The three activists managed to enter the heavily policed archaeological site of the ancient stadium and attempted to reach the temple of Hera while the ceremony was being widely televised.They succeeded in unfurling the banner meters from the temple, waving the Tibetan flag and calling for a boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics before being stopped by police. The Games must be respected as "politically neutral ground," said IOC President Thomas Bach during his speech in ancient Olympia. Read More"The Olympic Games cannot address all the challenges in our world. But they set an example for a world where everyone respects the same rules and one another," he added.South Korean speed skater Shim Suk-hee barred from training following leaked text messagesOn Sunday, Greek police detained three protestors in Athens after they unfurled a banner opposing the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the Acropolis archaeological site. "Specifically, after entering the space, they approached the monument of Agrippa and tried to unfurl a large banner and two flags with ideograms and words in English," a Greek police statement said. "Their attempt was not successful after they were noticed by the guard of the archaeological space who prevented them. They were subsequently arrested by police."A trial has been set to take place in January, Greek police spokesperson Apostolos Skrekas said.Two of the activists who were detained were Tsela Zoksang, an 18-year-old Tibetan-American activist, and 22-year-old Joey Siu, an exiled Hong Kong activist, the group 'Students for a Free Tibet,' said in a written statement. The activists have been released and are permitted to leave the country, the group said.According to 'Students for a Free Tibet,' Zoksang and Siu are members of the 'No Beijing 2022' campaign, which "is demanding the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reverse its mistake in awarding Beijing the honor of hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2022."The group said in its statement that the IOC had "repeatedly ignored the evidence of the egregious human rights abuses by China, including a genocide of the Uyghur people, the brutal and illegal occupation of Tibet, and the severe and worsening crackdown against freedom and democracy in Hong Kong."Human rights protests had also broken out during the lighting ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.The Chinese capital will become the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games with events scheduled to take place from February 4-20, 2022.

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Story highlightsNovak Djokovic saves four match-points to reach French Open semifinalsWorld No. 1 ends France's hopes of first male winner since 1983Serbian seeking to be first man since 1969 to hold all four grand slam titlesHe will play 16-time grand slam champion Roger Federer in Friday's semiWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic battled back from the brink of defeat at the French Open on Tuesday to rescue his hopes of becoming the first man in 43 years to hold all four grand slam titles.The Serbian saved four match-points before finally overcoming home favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals.Djokovic, who has never reached the final at Roland Garros, triumphed 6-1 5-7 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 against the fifth seed in a scintillating match lasting just over four hours.The 25-year-old set up a rematch with 16-time grand slam champion Roger Federer, who beat Djokovic in the Paris semifinals last year to end his 43-match winning run. "He was the better player for most of the match and I was fortunate to come back from four match-points down. It was an incredible match," said Djokovic, who won the first and fifth sets in a combined time of just 53 minutes.The hopes of a nation had rested on Tsonga, playing in the quarterfinals of his home event for the first time, but France's wait for a first male champion since Yannick Noah in 1983 must continue. Photos: Nadal on course to meet Murray Photos: Nadal on course to meet Murray'Sorry, mate' – Rafael Nadal, right, was apologetic after winning 17 games in a row in his straight-sets destruction of good friend Juan Monaco in the fourth round of the French Open.Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos: Nadal on course to meet MurraySpanish showdown – Nadal, seeking a record seventh title, will face 12th seed Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals. His fellow Spaniard knocked out Serbias's world No. 8 Janko Tipsarevic.Hide Caption 2 of 6 Photos: Nadal on course to meet MurrayMurray on the move – If he wins that, Nadal could take on Andy Murray in the semifinals. The world No. 4 reached the last eight after coming from behind to beat France's Richard Gasquet. Hide Caption 3 of 6 Photos: Nadal on course to meet MurrayFerrer in form – Murray must next beat in-form Spanish sixth seed David Ferrer, who has won all three of their clay encounters. Hide Caption 4 of 6 Photos: Nadal on course to meet MurrayTsonga's challenge – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is France's only remaining title hope, with the fifth seed to face world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in his first quarterfinal appearance at Roland Garros. Hide Caption 5 of 6 Photos: Nadal on course to meet MurrayDel Potro's date with destiny? – Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro earned a rematch against third seed Roger Federer, who beat him in the 2009 semifinals before winning the Paris crown for the first time.Hide Caption 6 of 6JUST WATCHEDHantuchova expects Sharapova victoryReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHHantuchova expects Sharapova victory 02:43JUST WATCHEDSpirit, fitness and David Ferrer ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSpirit, fitness and David Ferrer 04:29JUST WATCHEDMichael Chang's historic French victoryReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMichael Chang's historic French victory 06:16Instead, Djokovic will have a day's rest before continuing his bid to match Australia's Rod Laver, who twice won all four grand slams in a calendar year -- as an amateur in 1962 and then as a professional at the start of the Open era in 1969. "I did what I said I would and gave everything. I came close and I would have loved to have won," said Tsonga, who had vowed before the match to "fight like a lion.""It's a shame because I was pretty close, but at the end I had no energy left. Now I will have to close this chapter," the 27-year-old added.Federer reached the last four at a major for a record-equaling 31st time as he came from two sets down to end the hopes of injury-hampered Juan Martin Del Potro.The Swiss third seed won 3-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-2 6-0 6-3 in a virtual repeat of their 2009 semifinal, when Federer went on to claim the Roland Garros crown for the first and only time in his illustrious career.Del Potro avenged that defeat by beating Federer in the 2009 U.S. Open final for his only major success, but this time the Argentine ninth seed could not maintain his ferocious opening momentum."I knew Juan Martin's knee was bothering him and was trying to finish the rallies quickly," Federer said. "I knew it would be a big fight today."The other two quarterfinals will be played on Wednesday, when world No. 2 Rafael Nadal continues his bid for a record seventh title as he takes on fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro, the 12th seed.Britain's world No. 4 Andy Murray faces a big test of his hopes of winning his first grand slam as he lines up against sixth seed David Ferrer, who has won all of their three clay clashes.

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(CNN)English Premier League club Burnley's condemnation of a "White Lives Matter" banner that flew over the Etihad Stadium on Monday has drawn angry and confrontational reactions on social media.Burnley issued a statement during the match against Manchester City saying those responsible for flying the banner would be issued lifetime bans at the club, while captain Ben Mee and coach Sean Dyche also spoke out against it. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and featuresHowever, the club's social media pages were flooded with criticism to the club's response."Ben Mee absolute disgraceful comments," read one comment on Burnley's Facebook page.Read More"Both him and the Burnley press officer should be collected their stuff in a cardboard box this morning and kicked out the club."Another Facebook comment read: "So totally wrong Burnley, you will for pay for this. Hope they fly it over all your remaining games," while others said: "racist Scumbags condemning that plane" and "you ought to be ashamed of being ashamed you idiots."A plane flies over the Etihad Stadium with a banner reading "White Lives Matter Burnley." READ: Burnley condemns 'White Lives Matter' banner flown over Etihad Stadium"We'll not grace the social media comments with a statement," a Burnley media spokesman told CNN.On Tuesday, Burnley issued a detailed statement outlining its policy of making the organization "one club for all" and representing "all parts of our community.""The club operates a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any form at Turf Moor and is increasingly issuing lifetime bans for supporters that incite racism and hatred," said the statement."This punishment will also be meted out to those responsible for Monday's regrettable incident."Later on Tuesday in an interview with CNN anchor Phil Black, Burnley CEO Neil Hart said the club had work to do around the "Black Lives Matter" message."There is a lack of education around 'Black Lives Matter'," said Hart. "If we could educate some of these individuals and I don't mean to be patronizing -- if we could educate some of our supporters that would massively help us as a football club."'I will refuse to support them'Although a lot of the anger has erupted on Burnley's social media channels because of the banner, it isn't unusual for the club's accounts to be inundated with anti-Black Lives Matter comments and interactions.Since the club started promoting Black Lives Matter content, many on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have condemned the club's support -- with some fans going as far as saying they would stop supporting Burnley.Last week, David Walker was particularly angry at the team's decision to have the Black Lives Matter message on the back of the players' shirts."Only 1 thing should be on that shirt," he said in a Facebook comment. "That's the Claret's badge and for the first time in my life I will refuse to support them on Monday night," added Walker, referring to Burnley's nickname. The team play in a claret and blue uniform.JUST WATCHEDSports stars react to US protests over George Floyd's deathReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSports stars react to US protests over George Floyd's death 02:08Not all the comments were negative.One user said they were "incredibly grateful for the players' and club's support of common decency," while another said they were "extremely proud of Burnley football club and what it stands for. A community club for all."When negative comments started coming last week -- with the Premier League return -- there were voices on Burnley's accounts trying to explain the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement."Understand the meaning of the movement ... The reason why this movement exists and HAS TO exist. It is a reaction to the unjust treatment of Black people. Please just understand that. Then we can have a conversation," one user wrote.READ: Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Juventus edges closer to Serie A titleIn his post-match interview with Sky Sports, Mee added that he felt it was a "small minority of people" who were not supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement.Ben Mee chases the ball during Burnley's 5-0 defeat by Manchester City. Lancashire police announced on Tuesday that an investigation was taking place into the banner to assess whether "any criminal offences have taken place."Clubs across the Premier League have supported the Black Lives Matter movement since the league resumed last week.All players of the 20 top-flight clubs have worn "Black Lives Matter" in place of their names on the back of their shirts, as well as taking a knee before kick-offs."We wish to make it clear that those responsible are not welcome at Turf Moor," Burnley said in a statement relating to the "White Lives Matter" banner."This, in no way, represents what Burnley Football Club stands for and we will work fully with the authorities to identify those responsible and issue lifetime bans."The club has a proud record of working with all genders, religions and faiths through its award-winning Community scheme, and stands against racism of any kind."We are fully behind the Premier League's 'Black Lives Matter' initiative and, in line with all other Premier League games undertaken since Project Restart, our players and football staff willingly took the knee at kickoff at Manchester City."Burnley manager Sean Dyche (right) takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.Burnley manager Sean Dyche, whose side lost 5-0 in Monday's game, said the banner was "clearly unacceptable" and former Burnley captain Frank Sinclair expressed his "disappointment" at the banner."#BlackLivesMatter is for the good of humanity not just Black lives," said Sinclair.Additional reporting by Phil Black and Jo Shelley

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Story highlightsMartin Kaymer holds on to lead at U.S. Open Battles to 72 at Pinehurst No.2 in third roundRicke Fowler and Erik Compton five shots backGernany's Kaymer bidding for second major titleMartin Kaymer drained a crucial birdie putt on the 18th green Saturday to hold a commanding five-shot lead going into the final round of the U.S. Open in North Carolina.It gave Kaymer a battling third round of two-over 72 for eight-under 202 as the German seeks his second major title.American pair Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton both shot best of the day three-under-par 67s to take closer order to the runaway leader. Nobody else bettered par with testing pin positions set by officials.2010 PGA Championship winner Kaymer had started the third round with a six stroke lead after reaching halfway with a record 10-under total of 130 at Pinehurst No.2.JUST WATCHEDMartin Kaymer's sand shot master classReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMartin Kaymer's sand shot master class 03:53JUST WATCHEDHow to putt like Martin KaymerReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHHow to putt like Martin Kaymer 03:03JUST WATCHEDLife on the road with Martin KaymerReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHLife on the road with Martin Kaymer 05:06Behind Fowler and Compton it was Swede Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson, who both carded level-par 70s, to stand two-under 208 and maintain slim hopes of lifting the trophy.Kaymer, bidding to become the first man to win the Players Championship and the U.S. Open in the same year, recovered from two early bogeys by eagling the par-5 fifth hole.But missing fairways, he made three bogeys to come back toward the pack until holing from eight foot on the last for a morale-boosting birdie."It was good. I didn't play as well as the first two days, but I kept it together," Kaymer told the PGA Tour website."The USGA put the pins in very, very difficult positions." Behind the leaders, Phil Mickelson's hopes of completing a career grand slam ended with a two-over 72 for five over."If I hit it better and make some putts, I think I can shoot four or five under par, end around even, finish second again," he joked in a reference to his six runner-up spots in the only major to elude him.Defending champion Justin Rose of England moved into a tie for 10th, with rising star Jordan Spieth also on that mark, after a fine level-par 70 for one-over 211, but still nine shots behind Kaymer.

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Rents in Manhattan are once again hitting new record highs, after cratering during the pandemic.The median monthly rent for a Manhattan apartment was a record $3,700 in February. That was up 24% from a year ago and up an unusually large 4.2% from January, according to a report from brokerage Douglas Elliman and appraisal firm Miller Samuel."What we're seeing is a rapid rebound and an unprecedented climb in rental prices," said Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of Miller Samuel. "In all categories, everything is going up."Rise in bidding warsDemand is surging for rental apartments, which means the "pandemic pricing" deals offered just a year or two ago have now been replaced by bidding wars.Read MoreThe net-effective median rent, or the amount tenants pay after factoring in incentives from landlords, spiked by a record 28% from last year to $3,630 a month as these incentives dried up. New leases with concessions, like one or two months of rent knocked off a yearlong lease, dropped from 41% a year ago to just 20% in February. Buying is more affordable than renting in these citiesThe last time the net-effective rent was that high was in April 2020, at $3,540 a month, after the pandemic's onset but before the bottom fell out of the rental market. But the amount tenants paid in February was 7.1% higher than pre-pandemic rent in February 2020.Prices are rising across the board as many New York City businesses return to in-person work, boosting demand.A year ago, roughly 1% of new apartments leased at a rent higher than listed because of a bidding war, said Miller, which is close to a typical rate. But, in February, 18% of Manhattan apartments rented for more than the asking price.Short supply of apartments to rentThe inventory of rental apartments, which glutted the borough during the pandemic, dropped 81% in February from the year before. The vacancy rate, which was above 11% a year ago, dropped to just 1.32%. "It isn't an all-time record low in vacancy, but it is the lowest February since the financial crisis," said Miller. February is typically one of the softest months for rentals, said Hal D. Gavzie, executive manager of leasing at Douglas Elliman. "And there was no inventory. We're hoping there is some inventory opening up."Should I rent or buy a home?Gavzie said many renters are facing a dilemma: accept a rent increase or find a new apartment."Renters knew going into this that their concessions would end," said Gavzie. "You knew you'd be able to take advantage of the deep discounts -- in some cases discounts of 40%, 50% and lock in for a year or two. If that lease is coming up soon, the landlord may be offering the renewals at a 15% to 40% increase."Gavzie's agents work with landlords that have large real estate portfolios and are reporting that renters are generally just sucking up the higher rents. "Overall, we've seen these tenants accepting the renewal," he said. "The reason being: Where else are they going? Rents are going back to pre-covid levels and higher."

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London (CNN)Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, underwent a medical procedure for a heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement Thursday."The Duke of Edinburgh yesterday underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew's Hospital," the statement read. "His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days."Meghan accuses palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods' against her and HarryPrince Philip was first admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London on February 16 "after feeling unwell." The Palace later confirmed he was being treated for an infection.On Monday, he was transferred to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, also in London, for continued treatment of the infection and what the Palace said would be testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition.St. Bartholomew's specializes in cardiac care, according to the hospital's website, which bills it as "Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular service."Read MoreCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, said Wednesday that Philip's condition was "slightly improving" after his transfer, despite his treatment hurting "at moments," according to PA Media."We keep our fingers crossed," Camilla added of her father-in-law, according to PA.Both Philip and the Queen have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. They have spent most of the past year at Windsor Castle, having moved away from Buckingham Palace during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in spring 2020. The prince stepped back from public life in 2017 and has been taken to the hospital several times in recent years. In December 2019, he received hospital treatment for a pre-existing condition.

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Peniel E. Joseph is the Barbara Jordan chair in ethics and political values and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is also a professor of history. He is the author of several books, most recently, "The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr." The views expressed here are his own. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN)Black History Month is more important to the future of American democracy than ever. At a critical time, it offers the nation a window into its own soul -- if we are only courageous enough to look. What gazes back at us is not just the past, but a way of better understanding the political, economic and social ills that plague us. The racial disparities so terribly evident in the Covid-19 pandemic and the most divisive presidential election in American history are rooted in circumstances that can best be explained, analyzed and interrogated through the lens of Black history. Peniel JosephLast year's historic Black Lives Matter demonstrations proved to be the most potentially transformative social justice movement in American history. The massive numbers of White Americans who joined the protests inspired rounds of soul searching in virtually all sectors of American society. Luminaries connected to sports, technology, business, politics, and the arts publicly acknowledged the existence of systemic racism, admitted their own culpability in structures of racial justice, and vowed to do better in word and deed. The millions of Americans from all backgrounds who gathered around the nation in support of BLM protests after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor helped to shatter the longstanding disconnect between contemporary racial injustice and the deep-seated historical roots behind our current national crisis of race and democracy. The protests offered Americans of all generations a chance to participate in the kinds of dramatic historical moments one usually reads about or watches in movies or hears about retrospectively. The sea of White faces in the streets, often times outnumbering Black demonstrators in states such as Washington, Utah and Oregon, signaled to the nation that this time was different. Why I'm asking for more from this Black History MonthBlack history spans the world, with Black folk always finding themselves at the cutting edge of human rights movements domestically and internationally. The Black Lives Matter Movement's recent nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, for instance, echoes the civil rights movement's heroic period, when a 35-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. accepted the award on behalf of the movement. Such international recognition of BLM as part of a human rights struggle has come only in the aftermath of critics who falsely labeled the group as violent, subversive and un-American. Read MoreBlack politics has been transformed from the bottom up through roiling street demonstrations that have demanded accountability within and outside of the civil rights community. BLM has been arguably the biggest shaper of Black history over the past year. But as the Nobel Prize nomination suggests, Black history shapes wider domestic and international currents of political transformation. Black history is a story of heartbreakingly stark juxtapositions. In January, racial progress could be seen in the historic victory of Rev. Raphael Warnock to the US Senate from Georgia, the first Black person elected from the peach state. Warnock's victory was orchestrated by the organizing prowess, political resilience, and indefatigable will of a Black community led by women such as Stacey Abrams. In nearly the same breath, the January 6 assault on the US Capitol showed the entire world, in stark detail, the White supremacist underside of American democracy that, historically has only been most visible to Black people. JUST WATCHEDBiden: Capitol attack 'one of the darkest days' in US historyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBiden: Capitol attack 'one of the darkest days' in US history 06:33January highlighted Black history's centrality to America's future in poignant and powerful ways. While many were stunned at the spectacle of violence in Washington, DC, students of Black history were not. There is perhaps no better time to acknowledge that Black history is more than just a narrative of the passage of time from slavery to freedom. It is a living argument about why the struggle for Black citizenship and dignity remains the beating heart of American democracy. That over 400-year struggle is receiving unprecedent amounts of attention in popular and political culture. Black history books chronicling the nation's brutal racial past and its connection to the present have stayed atop best sellers lists since last year. "400 Souls," an anthology described by editors Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain as a "community history" of Black America since 1619, came out the second day of this month and is already one of the most acclaimed books of the year. The urgent question posed by 'One Night in Miami'A new generation of movies and actors are garnering attention for exploring the panoramic nature of the Black experience in film. From the riveting "One Night in Miami," which dramatizes the real life 1964 meet of four icons through a searing conversation between Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown and a 22-year-old Cassius Clay shortly before becoming Muhammad Ali, to "Judas and the Black Messiah," the story of FBI informant William O'Neal's role in organizing the police killing of Chicago Black Panther Fred Hampton in 1969, the politics of Black liberation in America are receiving new and intense public scrutiny on screen. This interest has been global in scope, as witnessed by the extraordinary reception to director Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" series, which documents the Black Afro-British diasporic experience in London in stirring and historically resonant ways. January 6's violence recalled two earlier periods marked by racial progress and violent setbacks: Reconstruction and the civil rights era. Both moments birthed new freedoms for Black Americans that were met with violent White backlash that future generations have attempted to scrub from national and collective memory. This Black History Month is different precisely because we are in the midst of another national convulsion over race and democracy, another tortured struggle over the prospect of finally recognizing that Black lives matter. Our reckoning on racial justice, newfound interest in anti-racism and recognition of the value of Black history and culture for the future of democracy is long overdue. Just as important is the searing self-examination prompted by our violent divisions; looking inward could potentially help us confront longstanding racial inequality by facing our history rather than ignoring or worse, lying about it. Get our free weekly newsletterSign up for CNN Opinion's newsletter.Join us on Twitter and FacebookThe possibilities for renewed focus on teaching Black history in schools, the public recognition of the roots of contemporary racial division, the moral responsibility of addressing the afterlives of racial slavery (lynching, Jim Crow segregation, mass incarceration and more) make this Black History Month more than just a weeks-long trip down memory lane. The future of our democratic experiment requires all of us to step up and into this history. Only by embracing the rough and smooth edges of that history, the joy and pain and trauma of our shared Black history, will America ever be able to go down the road toward racial truth, justice, and healing. The bitter irony of the American experiment in the 21st century is that its final hope lies in coming to terms with its original sin by excavating the totality of a national history that continues to shape our present.

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(CNN)British Prime Minister Theresa May executed a momentous climbdown in her Brexit strategy on Wednesday, requesting a three-month delay to Britain's departure from the EU and blaming lawmakers for the mess.After promising on scores of occasions that Brexit would take place on March 29, May finally bowed to the inevitable consequence of her failure to secure the support of Parliament for her deal and asked the EU to extend the divorce process. It was a striking admission of personal failure for a Prime Minister who had come to office on the promise of delivering the result of the divisive 2016 referendum. But in a stern statement in Downing Street on Wednesday evening, May did not accept responsibility for the chaos, instead blaming Members of Parliament for failing to back her deal. She said the British public wanted them to "get on with it" and said it was "high time" for them to take a decision.Theresa May addresses the UK from 10 Downing Street.Calling the delay to Brexit a "matter of great personal regret," May said the British public "have had enough" and are tired of political infighting. "So far Parliament has done everything possible to avoid making a choice. All MPs have been willing to say is what they do not want," she said.Read MoreEarlier, May told the House of Commons she had written to European Council President Donald Tusk, asking for a three-month delay to Brexit, until June 30.Tusk said in Brussels later that a short extension "should be possible," but on one condition -- that the UK Parliament passes May's Brexit deal.A no-deal Brexit happens in 10 days and no one knows if the EU will stop itJust last week the Prime Minister warned the House of Commons that a longer extension would be needed if lawmakers failed to vote in favor of her Brexit deal. Downing Street hoped that the prospect of a long delay would force rebel lawmakers into line.But Brexiteer members of her Cabinet were reportedly furious at the suggestion May could ask the EU for a delay of up to two years. There was a mutinous mood at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.By Wednesday morning, May had backed down. The Prime Minister told the House of Commons later that she intends to bring her twice-rejected deal back for third vote. "If that vote is passed, the extension will give the House time to consider the Withdrawal Agreement bill. If not, the House will have to decide how to proceed," May said.British Prime Minister Theresa May leaving 10 Downing Street to head for the weekly Prime Ministers Questions in the House of Commons.Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the UK's main opposition Labour Party, said May has led the country into a "full-scale national crisis.""Incompetence, failure and intransigence from the Prime Minister have brought us to this point," he told MPs. He promised to hold his own meetings with UK lawmakers on Wednesday and leaders in Brussels on Thursday in order to "break the deadlock." However, in a sign of the political paralysis gripping Westminster, Corbyn walked out of one of the meetings when he found that a breakaway former Labour MP, Chuka Umunna, was present.May to discuss extension options in BrusselsAmid the chaos, May will meet EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday where she will discuss her request to extend Article 50 -- the legal process for Britain leaving the bloc.If an extension is agreed by EU leaders, the UK will avoid crashing out of the EU without a deal. However European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had "formally warned" May against delaying Brexit beyond May 23, spokesman Margaritis Schinas said. UK Speaker John Bercow blocks more votes on unchanged Brexit deal"The Withdrawal has to be complete before the 23rd May otherwise we risk facing institutional difficulties and legal uncertainty given the European Elections' date," Schinas added.The UK appears to think that, since the new session of the European Parliament doesn't begin until July 1, it can remain in the EU until June 30 without holding elections. An internal European Commission briefing document, seen by CNN, states that the UK must leave by May 23 to avoid holding elections.Tusk acknowledged that May's proposed end date June 30 "creates a series of questions of a legal and political nature" that would have to be debated, he said.Earlier on Wednesday Juncker hinted that leaders may be forced to put off a formal decision on May's request to another, emergency summit next week."We will probably have to meet again next week, because Mrs May has not got agreement for anything either in her Cabinet or her Parliament," he told German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk on Wednesday.Juncker also reiterated that the EU would not enter any more negotiations with the British Prime Minister. "We are not in a state of war with the UK, but a state of negotiation [and] the negotiations are finished," he said, according to PA.The Prime Minister's Brexit timetable was thrown into turmoil last week when the Speaker of the House of Commons, thwarted her plans to hold another vote on her deal this week. Bercow ruled that, according to parliamentary procedure, the government could not repeatedly put a motion before lawmakers if it had been previously rejected in the same session.CNN's Luke McGee contributed to this story.

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(CNN)Germany recorded its biggest win in 15 years with a 9-0 thumping of Liechtenstein in the sides' FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.A miserable night for Liechtenstein got off to a terrible start as Jens Hofer was red carded for a high challenge on Leon Goretzka inside the first 10 minutes.İlkay Gündoğan scored the resulting penalty -- the first of four first-half goals for Germany, which included an own-goal from Daniel Kaufmann and strikes from Leroy Sané and Marco Reus.Sané tallied Germany's fifth at the start of the second half in Wolfsburg before Thomas Müller made it six with his close range effort at the start of the second half. Ridle Baku bagged the best goal of the night -- a curling strike into the top corner -- as he added Germany's seventh. Müller then nabbed his brace with a deflected shot and another own-goal -- this time from the head of Maximilian Göppel -- completed the scoring.Read MoreThe result means Hansi Flick becomes the first Germany coach to win his opening six games in charge with the country having already secured its place at next year's World Cup in Qatar last month. Look away now, Liechtenstein fans. "We have to put things into perspective a little: we didn't have a really strong opponent in our group" was Thomas Müller's frank assessment of Germany's World Cup qualifying campaign, which has also included games against North Macedonia, Romania, Armenia and Iceland"Still, the fans are here and we turned up, so it's been a great night," he added. Thursday's game was also an opportunity for Germany to pay tribute to Joachim Löw, the long-serving coach of the national team who led the side for 15 years before being replaced by Flick earlier this year. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and featuresLöw, who guided Germany to World Cup glory in 2014, said in an open letter to fans before the game: "When I look back on everything now, with a bit of distance, I don't just see that golden World Cup trophy. Rather, I see so many faces, ones I connect with fantastic memories, ones who I have had experiences with that will stay with me forever. "I see friendships which have stood the tests of time, and tournaments and those unique experiences we have shared. These things have shaped us -- not just on the pitch, but also our lives."

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(CNN)Two major developments this week stand to change the conversation when it comes to US immigration policy.Democrats gained control of the House in Tuesday's midterm elections. The next day, President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions -- a key architect of many of the administration's hard-line policies.Here's how things could play out going forward:There's new hope for a DACA deal. Courts have blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the Obama-era program that protected so-called Dreamers from deportation. But advocates stress that's a temporary victory for those young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children -- especially since the Supreme Court might take up the matter. The bottom line, according to advocates: Lawmakers need to do something.Read MoreAppeals court says administration can't end DACA, Trump says it sets up Supreme Court fightYes, we've heard this plenty of times before, only to see negotiations fizzle or lawmakers fail to find common ground. But Democratic control of the House gives a new jolt to the push for a legislative solution on DACA. And to efforts to protect other immigrant communities."It gives us an opening for us to stop the administration and hold the administration accountable," said Cristina Jiménez, executive director of the immigrant rights group United We Dream."And it creates an opportunity for us to be proactive about policy reforms that will protect immigrant communities from deportation and will keep families together and provide a pathway to citizenship." But reaching a deal is still harder than it sounds.Several moderate Republicans who had been pushing for a DACA compromise lost their re-election bids this week. McConnell expresses little appetite for tackling immigrationSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed little appetite for tackling immigration when he spoke with reporters this week.And the Trump administration has signaled it's going to keep pushing its immigration agenda. "They're continuing to use every tool in the toolbox," said Tyler Moran, director of The Immigration Hub, which advocates for progressive immigration policies. "They're not slowing down on immigration. They're speeding up."Trump will still wield power when it comes to enforcement.The Trump administration entered a new rule into the federal register this week that would block migrants from applying for asylum outside of official ports of entry. Like imposing a travel ban, ending DACA or slashing Temporary Protected Status (TPS), this new effort is already facing legal challenges.But the asylum rule is another clear example of what the administration has shown time and again: It will take action on immigration, with or without Congress on board.Controversial policies will face more scrutiny.Some of the administration's most controversial immigration policy moves are going to face a new wave of scrutiny in a Democratic-controlled House, where lawmakers have vowed to increase oversight hearings.That means we could learn many more previously undisclosed details behind family separations, the administration's decisions to end DACA and TPS and officials' decision to add a citizenship question to the census. But Democrats don't control the House yet. And before they do, there's a budget showdown on the horizon in December. Republicans warn: There's a 'big fight' brewing over Trump's border wall A continuing resolution passed in September effectively tabled a contentious border wall funding fight. But Congress now faces a December 7 deadline to avert a government shutdown, and will have to vote on a spending bill that includes border wall funding.That's not the only controversial immigration measure that could come up for debate. Another area likely to face pushback from some Democrats: requests for increased funding for immigrant detention beds. "They're still not in control as we head into this negotiation," Moran said. "Next year, you're going to have more muscle and more fight on that issue." Trump's next attorney general pick could have a big impact on where things go from here.While Trump repeatedly chided Sessions publicly, the former attorney general was an effective emissary helping to conceive and carry out many of the administration's hardline efforts. As the Trump administration quietly rewrote immigration policy, Sessions led the charge. He reinterpreted asylum law, set quotas for immigration judges and served as a prominent face for the administration's zero-tolerance policy -- which resulted in thousands of family separations at the border -- and for its decision to end DACA. JUST WATCHEDSessions defends Trump on immigration policyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSessions defends Trump on immigration policy 00:55Groups that favor increased immigration restrictions frequently praised his performance.There's little doubt that whoever Trump picks to fill Sessions' shoes will have a similar mission and ideology. But there's a key unanswered question: Will the next attorney general be as effective as Sessions was at pulling the right levers behind the scenes? Some are already expressing their doubts.Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, a think tank that advocates restricting immigration, noted that even with a Republican-controlled Congress, no immigration measures were passed. And that will continue for the next two years, he said on Twitter."But with Sessions gone," he wrote, "not much of note will get done administratively either."

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CNN is committed to covering gender inequality wherever it occurs in the world. This story is part of As Equals, an ongoing series. New Delhi, India — Sitting on a wicker chair in her East Delhi office, Kavita Krishnan readjusts her glasses and scrolls through Twitter, surveying the latest slew of abusive messages. In a nearby room, her cat purrs.The politician and activist, a powerful voice for women's rights in India, says she receives near "nonstop" harassment -- anywhere from 50 to 100 abusive messages a day on Twitter -- for being an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Waving her free hand as she clutches her phone with the other, Krishnan reads a collection of offensive tweets she's compiled, categorized by the type of trolling."These trolls ... they are going after me regularly, routinely, for my skin color, for my looks, telling me I'm not worth raping, what kind of torture and rape I should be subjected to, telling me what kind of men I should be sleeping with ... and on and on and on, more and more," Krishnan, secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association and a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, tells CNN."There is an organized army of far-right trolls on Indian social media, which belong to the ruling party, they are basically trained to target you for anything," she adds.Read MoreCNN has made multiple attempts to reach the BJP's social media spokesperson for comment on these claims.Kavita KrishnanTrolling has become embedded in the fabric of political life globally, but perhaps nowhere more than in India, home to the world's biggest democracy. Modi, second only to President Donald Trump as the most followed world leader on Twitter, has been slammed by members of the public and opposition politicians for following trolls from his personal account. And his party has frequently been accused of operating a "troll army," which critics say targets Modi's opponents -- especially prominent female figures -- with sexual harassment and abuse. The head of the BJP's IT cell, Amit Malviya, has said that the criticism of Modi is contorted, that he follows "normal people" and has never blocked or unfriended anyone."Mr. Modi is possibly the only leader in the world, who actually follows handles which give rape threats, death threats, actually put out incitement videos, peddle fake news," Swati Chaturvedi, the author of, "I Am a Troll: Inside the Secret World of the BJP's Digital Army.""The BJP has this ecosystem where everything is geared towards attacking people, particularly sexually ... they share defamatory slurs, sexual slurs on women, journalists, activists, women politicians, who they essentially don't agree with."Against this backdrop, prominent women politicians routinely find themselves subject to manipulated online posts, a worrying trend in a country where fake news has led to violence.But while there is anecdotal evidence that trolling is an endemic problem for women in India, there has been limited research into its effect on their political lives.In an effort to close that gap, Amnesty International tracked the Twitter mentions of 95 female politicians (including Krishnan) in the run up to, during and after the country's general election last year.According to their findings, first seen by CNN, about one in seven tweets sent to the women were abusive or problematic. The study suggests that women politicians in India face high levels of harassment, including hateful, sexist abuse which could result in discouraging their political participation. That poses a particularly pressing problem for India, where women are already significantly under-represented in politics. While last year's vote saw a record-setting 78 women elected to the Lok Sabha, India's lower house, that's still only 14% of the house's representatives. A bill pushing for a third of parliamentary seats to be reserved for women -- backed by the BJP and main opposition Congress Party (INC) in the last election cycle -- is still in limbo, more than a decade after it was introduced.At a time when female lawmakers are quitting over cyber bullying elsewhere -- including in the US and UK -- women's rights advocates say the scale of trolling in India could be an additional barrier to improving gender parity in politics there.According to Amnesty, women politicians in India receive nearly twice the amount of trolling experienced by their female counterparts in the United States and United Kingdom.The silencing effectWith the release of the "Troll Patrol India" report, conducted using a combination of crowdsourcing and machine learning, Amnesty has attempted to shed light on how harassment and abuse might deter female politicians from freely posting their views on the platform, or even contesting elections altogether.More than 1,900 volunteers from 82 countries analyzed tweets sent to 95 women politicians during the general elections, from March to May of 2019.The volunteers were trained to spot abusive content -- tweets that promote violence against or threaten people based on their identification with a group, like race, gender or religion, which violates Twitter's own rules -- and problematic tweets, which Amnesty defines as "hurtful or hostile content," but does not necessarily meet the threshold of abuse. Amnesty estimated that, of the 7.1 million tweets mentioning the women, nearly 1 million were abusive or problematic.That's 113 problematic or abusive tweets per woman per day, on average."Online abuse on Twitter demeans women, it invalidates their voice, it belittles them, it intimidates them, and it can silence them," Nazia Erum, head of media and advocacy for Amnesty International India, told CNN. "The study has found that the more prominent you are, the more abused you will get, which effectively means that a lot of women move back from the amount of engagement that they do on Twitter, they self-censor, or they quit."Given the sheer scale and nature of online abuse revealed in the report, Amnesty has called on Twitter "to do more to meet its business and human rights obligations and responsibilities," Erum said.A Twitter spokesperson told CNN that, while it had not seen a copy of the report or data ahead of its publication, abuse and harassment had "no place" on the platform. The spokesperson added that Twitter had taken "strong steps" to address these issues, including during the Indian general election in 2019.'Trolling is not a crime'Alka Lamba remembers the horror she felt when she logged onto Facebook to see a fake news article circulating with her photographs. The story claimed that she was the ringleader of a prostitution ring, which was broken up in a police raid on her home."They say that the truth cannot be hidden and that the truth will always be revealed, but by the time the truth does come out, the lies have gone on for so long and the damage is done," Lamba, an INC party politician and until recently a member of the New Delhi legislative assembly, told CNN.Alka LambaFaced with an overwhelming swarm of accounts spreading the disinformation about her, Lamba says she considered getting off social media entirely. But, in the end, Lamba decided she didn't want the trolls to feel they had succeeded in silencing her. Instead of leaving the platforms, she filed a complaint to India's Cyber Crime Investigation Unit. Six months after first reporting the disinformation, and working to track down the trolls, Lamba asked the unit what progress they had made."I was shown the profile pictures of all the men against whom I had filed the complaint. They showed me that all of them were standing next to the Prime Minister in their profile pictures and they are all being followed by the PM," she recalled. "They said that, 'to tell you the truth, nothing is going to happen, and this is just a waste of time.'" Anyesh Roy, deputy commissioner of police, Cyber Crime Unit, told CNN he was not aware of the complaint filed by Lamba, but that if "criminal offense is seen, then appropriate legal action is taken." A news report from the time did indicate that charges were filed in the matter; it's unclear how the case was disposed."Trolling is not defined as a crime. It all depends on the nature of the content. According to that, we ask the host to take the content down," Roy said.Seeking cyber justiceThere aren't many legal avenues for women to take when confronted with online abuse. India doesn't have any uniform law to specifically address alleged digital crimes targeting women. Response from authorities to online threats of gender-based violence is often insufficient or reactive, and reporting mechanisms are in need of re-evaluation, Dr. Debarati Halder, managing director of the Center For Cyber Victim Counseling and co-author of Cyber Crimes Against Women in India, says. "We do not have any focused law to prohibit and penalize online bullying, trolling, including gender bullying and ... doxing [publishing a target's personal details online]," Halder told CNN.Those who do report cyber harassment to police, or take cases to court, often get "victim blamed," she says, adding that, as a result, online abuse is often under-reported by women. Halder, whose research has looked at the trolling and abuse of women politicians, journalists, celebrities and activists, says that India's patriarchal social structure has taken on a new dimension online, where men vandalize women's internet profiles, use filthy language to describe their sex appeal, publish intimate images without their consent or share doctored imagery -- known as "deepfakes" -- depicting them in pornography.India's youngest parliamentarian, Chandrani Murmu, was subjected to such a "deepfake," with her face superimposed onto an obscene video, before she was elected last year.'I did not sign up to politics to be abused'Though Amnesty's research has not linked abuse on Twitter as originating from specific political parties, it did show that women politicians from the BJP were less likely to be trolled than their peers. But Shazia Ilmi, Delhi BJP vice president and spokeswoman, challenged the suggestion that her party is to blame for the toxic atmosphere female politicians face online, saying it was "completely false."Ilmi, who is Muslim, says she too has been on the receiving end of harassment on social media.Shazia IlmiIlmi has been the subject of a torrent of sexual harassment on Twitter, including threats of gang rape, and has blocked almost 200 accounts as a way to cope. On Facebook, she recalled a case in which a troll shared images of "skimpily clad" women with her face morphed onto them, claiming to her friends and family that she ran a brothel. A Facebook spokesperson told CNN that the company had developed "clear policies against behaviors that disproportionately affect women," and that it continues to work closely with women's safety experts in India "to make sure we're doing everything we can to keep women safe on our services -- whether they are private individuals or in the public eye.""Anybody can pick up any porn movie, put your face on one of the characters and send it to everyone you know. And you know who all read it, they are my mamus and my khalas -- my uncles and aunts -- they are there, they see it. You know how embarrassing it is?" Ilmi said."I signed up to be in politics, but I did not sign up to be abused and have sexually explicit comments made at me ad nauseum." Ilmi said she also reported her harassment to India's Cyber Crime Investigation Unit, which wrote back to her after two years to say they had been in touch with Twitter, but could do nothing else. The deputy commissioner of police for the Cyber Crime Unit said he was unaware of Ilmi's case.Misogyny on social mediaFemale politicians, women's rights activists and experts say the volume of abuse online reflects the cultural realities in India, where patriarchy is deeply rooted and gender inequality rife. Social media platforms, like Twitter, have become a double-edged sword: offering women a platform to speak their minds freely, and yet another sphere to be harassed.One in every five tweets sent to the group of female politicians and flagged as abusive or problematic was identified as sexist or misogynistic, according to the Amnesty study."You have to recognize that this kind of political violence exists both offline, as well as online, and it works to try and intimidate women, not just women in politics but women who are stepping out of line socially anyway," Krishnan said emphatically, gesturing to the street outside.The headquarters for her political party is in a busy part of India's capital city, a crush of crowded six-story buildings, where many young people and professionals stay in cheap guest accommodations so that they can work or study. It's not a place many women might feel particularly safe after dark.Krishnan, who was heavily involved in protests over the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old Delhi student in 2012, says the atmosphere for women -- both online and off -- has worsened in recent years as mob violence has become normalized in Indian politics."The violence is there to intimidate and dissuade us and it is far worse than ever before in our country today, because we have a fascist, far-right politics that is trying to push back the gains of several centuries of women's struggles," Krishnan said."I believe that we all either have to be in it or all of us lose." Click here for more stories from the As Equals series.

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Story highlights A woman whose body was found Saturday was wearing a uniform, so may be crewAn operation to remove 2,400 tons of fuel from the liner's tanks is postponedThe search continues for those still missing since the ship ran aground two weeks agoPassengers have been offered compensation but some have filed a lawsuitA woman's body was found Saturday in the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship, Italian officials said, taking the number of people confirmed dead to 17.Rescuers have been searching the site since the massive liner struck rocks and rolled onto its side in shallow waters off an island on Italy's Tuscan coast on January 13, leading to a panicked overnight evacuation. Fifteen people remain missing.Efforts to remove 2,400 tons of fuel from the liner's tanks have been postponed until at least Tuesday because of bad weather conditions, Italy's civil protection agency said. The operation had been expected to begin Saturday or Sunday.Francesca Maffini, a spokeswoman for the civil protection agency, said Saturday that 15 of the bodies found had been identified. The latest woman to be found was wearing a uniform, she said, suggesting she may have been a member of the ship's 1,000-strong crew.The discovery of the 17th body came a day after a handful of surviving passengers of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship filed a lawsuit against the cruise line.Earlier, Costa had announced it was offering each of about 3,200 passengers who'd been aboard the vessel a lump sum of 11,000 euros ($14,400), in compensation for their loss of property and emotional distress, as well as a refund of costs associated with the cruise.JUST WATCHEDLawsuit filed in deadly cruise crashReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHLawsuit filed in deadly cruise crash 03:11JUST WATCHEDTraining for maritime disasters ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTraining for maritime disasters 02:49JUST WATCHEDConcordia captain admits 'mistake' ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHConcordia captain admits 'mistake' 01:09JUST WATCHEDCouple filmed chaos on cruise shipReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCouple filmed chaos on cruise ship 03:07Separate agreements will be reached with those passengers who were injured and needed treatment at the scene and with the families of those who died, Costa said.The offer was announced following a meeting between Costa Cruises and consumer groups.The lawsuit filed Friday asked for a jury trial and sought retribution from Costa Cruises, its parent company Carnival Cruise Lines and two "John Does." The suit was filed in a court in southern Florida, where Carnival is headquartered.It faults the cruise ship operators on several counts, including "maritime negligence," "gross negligence," "intentional infliction of emotional distress" and "negligent retention."Marc Bern, a senior partner with the New York-based law firm Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik that is among those behind the complaint, told CNN that his firm represents "hundreds" of passengers who were aboard the ship. He suggested that many of them could soon join his lawsuit's six named plaintiffs. The lawsuit filed Friday states the plaintiffs first contacted Italian consumer law group Codacons, which led to the creation of "an international legal collaboration ... to vigorously advocate for passengers' rights."The lawsuit requests "economic and compensatory damages in excess of $10 million for the six named plaintiffs (and) punitive damages, in an amount of at least $450 million."This is not the only legal action in this case, including in the United States.Peruvian crew member Gary Lobaton filed a lawsuit, for one, on Thursday in an Illinois court, his lawyer Monica Kelly of Ribbeck Law told CNN by e-mail. Stating that she's never met those behind Friday's lawsuit, Kelly said "we will add more (plaintiffs) in the coming week."Bern, the New York lawyer tied to the lawsuit filed in Florida, called the compensation offer "an insult."Jesus Garcia Heredia, who was on the cruise with his wife, told CNN Friday that he would not accept the payout."If we can reach an agreement, I am willing to agree not to sue, no problem," he said. "But not for 11,000 euros. I don't accept this."Heredia said he had not yet been contacted by anyone in the company to talk about compensation."There was a lot of loss that day," he said, referring to personal belongings and the emotional toll of the disaster. "We had it really bad there."Another passenger, Mark Plath, said he also wants to be compensated for the $6,000 worth of possessions he still has on the ship. He would like further compensation because he and his wife, Sarah, swam to shore."Also, I helped people quite a bit, to calm down on the boat, as well as leading them to shore and to cars awaiting above, quite a while later. My wife assisted a lady with blood all over her face (my wife is a nurse)," Plath wrote in an e-mail to CNN."I am not a fan of class-action lawsuits, but I think that Costa needs to take individual experiences and actions into account."Meanwhile, the captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, is under house arrest and faces possible charges of manslaughter, shipwreck and abandoning ship.Schettino has admitted to prosecutors, defense attorneys and a judge that he made a "mistake" in colliding with the rocks off shore. But he has brushed aside suggestions that he was going too fast, as prosecutors allege.Schettino said he ran the ship aground off Giglio island to keep it from sinking and limit the tilting.

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(Reuters)A tweet by a top Japanese government adviser downplaying the pandemic and laughing off calls for the Olympics to be canceled is drawing public ire a few days after Japan extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May.Kaetsu University professor Yoichi Takahashi likened the number of coronavirus cases in Japan to "a ripple," adding: "so you're telling me people want to cancel the Olympics for this? lol lol."The tweet has garnered over 13,000 retweets since he posted it on Sunday. "I can't believe that a special government adviser is a person who would belittle the deaths of people just to justify hosting the Olympic Games," said one Twitter user.Japan has tried to reassure its public that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which have been rescheduled for July 23-August 8 this year, can be held amid a coronavirus pandemic.Read MoreWith just over 10,000 fatalities, Japan has suffered fewer deaths than other countries, but has lagged in rolling out its vaccine program and seen a surge in cases in recent weeks.Takahashi, a former finance ministry bureaucrat, is known to be close to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and met with him as recently as a week ago, according to local media.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and featuresWhen asked about Takahashi's comments during a parliamentary hearing on Monday, Suga said he "will not comment on what Takahashi said in his personal capacity."The Suga cabinet's approval ratings dipped to a new low of 40% according to a poll conducted by broadcaster JNN last week.The same poll shows 37% of respondents thought the Olympics should be canceled, 33% believed that the event should be held with limited spectators, and 28% thought it should be postponed.

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Story highlights Attacker also fired four shots at a bar Saturday morning. No one hurt.Female soldier was used as shield, prosecutor says, until suspect rose and was shotParis (CNN)A man holding a gun on a French female soldier at Orly Airport shouted, "I am here to die in the name of Allah ... There will be deaths," before two of the soldier's comrades shot the attacker dead Saturday morning, a prosecutor told reporters. None of the soldiers were wounded, Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins said. The suspect, identified by Molins as Ziyed Ben Belgacem also is accused of shooting a police officer earlier in the day when he stole the officer's weapon. That officer has non-life-threatening wounds, officials said.Molins said the suspect had been imprisoned several times on violence and theft convictions, including one five-year stint that began in 2009.French terrorism investigators will lead the inquiry into the attacks, Molins said. When Belgacem got to Orly Airport in the southern outskirts of Paris, he went to the South Terminal, carrying a weapon and a can of gas in his rucksack, Molins said.Read MoreHe grabbed the female soldier and used her as a shield. They struggled over her weapon, the prosecutor said. With the soldier down on her knees, the suspect rose enough for the other two soldiers to shoot him several times. The whole scene unfolded in just a couple of minutes, Molins said. Three relatives of the suspect were later taken into custody, Molins said. Belgacem's plans are unclear, he said, adding that an investigation will determine whether he acted as a "lone wolf."Prior attack on SaturdayMolins said Belgacem was involved in several incidents before heading to the airport. • 6:55 a.m.: Shoots police officer after being stopped for speeding and driving with headlights turned off near Stains, in northern suburbs of Paris. • Time not given: Goes to a bar in Vitry-sur-Seine where he had been until 3 a.m. and fires four shots with gun stolen from police officer. No one is wounded. • Short time later: Drives from bar (where he leaves cell phone), carjacks a new vehicle8:06 a.m. -- Arrives at Orly airportAbout 16 minutes later, Belgacem assaulted the soldier.Hours after the airport incident, police launched an operation in the same northern Paris suburb where the officer was shot, the National Police tweeted. The agency did not specify the reason for the operation. Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportPolice cordon off access to Paris Orly Airport after a man was shot and killed on Saturday, March, 18, after he tried to seize a soldier's weapon.Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportFrench firefighters and RAID police unit officers secure Paris' Orly airport.Hide Caption 2 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportA woman talks on her cell phone as travelers evacuate Paris' Orly airport.Hide Caption 3 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportPassengers evacuated from Orly airport walk on the highway.Hide Caption 4 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportFrench elite police forces patrol the airport departure area.Hide Caption 5 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportHide Caption 6 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportAn image from the Orly Airport CCTV of the man who tried to take a soldier's gun and was shot and killed by security forces.Hide Caption 7 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportA man talks on his cell phone as travelers evacuate the airport.Hide Caption 8 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportFrench Red Cross workers arrive at Paris' Orly airport.Hide Caption 9 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportAn elite police officer stands guard at Orly airport.Hide Caption 10 of 11 Photos: Police shoot man at Paris Orly AirportFrench Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux and French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian talk with reporters at Orly airport.Hide Caption 11 of 11Police were questioning Belgacem's father and brother, Thibault-Lecuivre said. The attacker, who was born in 1978, was under supervision by authorities, Molins said, echoing Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux's earlier comments that Belgacem was known to intelligence services.Soldiers lauded for responseFrench Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian commended the soldiers who responded to the airport threat.They responded with "remarkable professionalism and self-control" to protect their colleague and the public, he said.CNN MapThis was the fourth attack against security forces deployed as part of France's Operation Sentinel, Le Drian said. The national security operation was launched following the Paris terror attacks in January 2015; France has been under a state of emergency since November that year.Le Roux also praised the swift response of security forces at the airport. Police keeping people away from #orly terminal as police operation continues pic.twitter.com/eHr3H31gM0— Melissa Bell (@MelissaBellCNN) March 18, 2017 President François Hollande said the incident demonstrated that the ongoing national security operation -- which has placed extra security forces at airports, train stations and other public places -- is "absolutely essential" to keep people safe."I want to salute the courage and the exceptional behavior of the security forces who managed to put away the individual and to do so in an extremely complex situation because this occurred in Orly Airport," he said at a news conference.The anti-terrorism prosecutor is investigating the motives and circumstances of Saturday's attack and the existence of any accomplices, according to a presidential statement.Politicians add praiseFrench police secure the area at Orly airport on Saturday.France's presidential candidates, who are campaigning ahead of next month's first round of voting, took to Twitter to pay tribute to the response by the police and the military.Emmanuel Macron, an independent centrist, said the military "once again showed their professionalism this morning in Orly."François Fillon, of the centre-right Republican party, said: "Tribute to the men and women of Sentinel who work for our security and once again displayed courage and efficiency."Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate for the far-right Front National party, said: "France brimming over with violence, a consequence of the lax successive governments. But there is the bravery of our soldiers!"Bomb squad called inThe airport was evacuated as an elite operations unit and bomb squad officers rushed to the scene. The bomb squad finished its search for explosives but did not immediately report the findings, local authorities said. More than 450 officers were involved in the operation to secure the airport and search for evidence, France's National Police said.Paris Airports, the group that manages the city's airports, said both Orly terminals were reopening Saturday afternoon after a suspension of several hours. Travelers should check with their airlines before heading to the airport, it added. Some earlier flights were rerouted to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport. #Orly #Airport South Terminal Air traffic activities resuming around 3pm. Check flight info w/ your airline before coming to the airport #en— Groupe ADP (@GroupeADP) March 18, 2017 Travel for about 2,000 people had been severely disrupted, the president of Paris Airports, Augustin de Romanet, told CNN. "It has been very disruptive, because we could fear many, many things, but all the police forces and the army have been very effective, so everything is OK now," he said.With roads around the airport closed off by police as the security operation unfolded, travelers earlier tried to make their way to the airport on foot with their baggage.Paris Orly Airport is France's second-busiest airport, with international and domestic air traffic.CNN's Melissa Bell reported from Paris and Laura Smith-Spark reported and wrote from London. CNN's Saskya Vandoorne and Pierre-Eilott Buet contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Voting ends Tuesday in Texas, where the first primary races of the 2022 election cycle are taking place.The primary races will set the scene for several key races up and down the Texas ballot this year, including the Lone Star State's gubernatorial and attorney general elections. Tuesday's primary is the first election to be held under Texas' new elections law, which made significant changes to voting procedures in the state. Texans were able to early vote from February 14 to February 25, and some were eligible to mail in their ballots. Polls will be open on Tuesday. Key races to watchGovernorAt the top of the ticket, seven Republican challengers are looking to oust incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, who's vying for a third-term as Texas' top executive. Buoyed by name recognition and the backing of former President Donald Trump, Abbott has spent most of his primary campaign focused on Beto O'Rourke, the former Democratic House member -- and Senate and presidential candidate -- who is favored to win the Democratic nomination. In the lead up to the primary, Abbott's GOP challengers, including former Texas Republican Party chair and former Florida Rep. Allen West and former Texas state Sen. Don Huffines, have pushed the governor further to the right on hot-button Republican issues after attacking him for not being conservative enough. Abbott now boasts a record that includes signing new elections law and a ban on abortions after six weeks. He also issued an executive order forbidding all entities, including private employers, from enforcing vaccine mandates. Read MoreWhat to know about 6 other statewide jobs on Texas' midterm ballotAttorney generalThe race for attorney general comes as incumbent Ken Paxton, who is being challenged by three other conservative candidates, faces an indictment -- though it's not the first time Paxton's run while under investigation. In 2018, the attorney general ran while being indicted on charges of securities fraud, and that case is ongoing. Now Paxton faces more allegations of wrongdoing, after members of his staff accused him of bribery and abuse of office in 2020. Paxton, who has the backing of Trump, is up against one of the former President's chief defenders, Rep. Louie Gomhert, as well as George P. Bush, the current Texas Land Commissioner as well as former President George W. Bush's nephew and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's son, and Eva Guzman, the former state Supreme Court justice and only woman running on the Republican side. 28th congressional districtDown in South Texas, Rep. Henry Cuellar, considered a political institution in Laredo, is facing off in a rematch against 28-year-old progressive immigration attorney Jessica Cisneros. The race comes amid the backdrop of an FBI investigation into Cuellar -- who survived his first matchup against Cisneros in 2020, winning by less than four percentage points. Cisneros is seizing on the FBI probe and capitalizing on progressive momentum. She has the support of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez as well as many progressive organizations who are looking to oust one of the House's most conservative Democrats. Cuellar is one of the only House Democrats who vocally disagrees with codifying the right to abortion and expanding abortion access. How to votePolls in Texas open at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. local time. Most of Texas is on Central Time, but the western tip of the state around El Paso is on Mountain Time. Candidates need to win more than 50% of the vote in order to avoid a runoff. Any races that advance to a runoff will take place on May 24.Any voter in Texas can vote early in person. The first day of early in-person voting was February 14, and early voting in-person ended on February 25.To vote by mail, a person must meet one of five criteria: They will be away from their county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting is conducted, are sick or disabled, expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, are 65 years old or older on Election Day or are confined in jail or involuntary civil commitment.'It's just a mess': Texas election officials and voting rights advocates face mounting challenges under new restrictive voting lawVote-by-mail applications must have been received by the early voting clerk by February 18, and mail-in ballots can be received 5 p.m. on March 3, as long as they're postmarked by 7 p.m. on March 1.This primary is the first statewide election in Texas to be conducted under the state's new restrictive election law. The law limited early voting hours, eliminated drive-through voting and added new ID requirements for mail voting, among other changes. The changes are already having an impact on voters. The deadline to register to vote was January 31.

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Melbourne (CNN)Severe thunderstorms are pelting some regions of Australia suffering from historic wildfires with powerful rain, bringing much-needed relief to firefighters battling the worst blazes the country has seen in decades. "Our fingers are crossed that this continues over the coming days," the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) said Friday in a tweet. Rain has fallen on most firegrounds in the state over the last 24 hours, the RFS said. However, it wasn't enough to put out the flames. Eighty-two fires are still burning, including 30 that are yet to be contained.Residents of drought-hit areas who have spent years waiting for rain celebrated its arrival on Thursday. Rain fell in major cities, including Sydney, where water flowed through the streets. I'm in the Manning Valley which was hit by #AustralianBushfiresDisaster in November (and ever since), near the town of Bobin which was destroyed.Today's #SydneyRain is very welcome here. Its raining cats & dogs = I'm out jumping in poodles (dad joke)Have a great day 😅 pic.twitter.com/VQtXj1UbBV— 💧 Mark Anning 🔥🔥🔥 (@1EarthMedia) January 16, 2020 Forecasters predict more rain over the next few days, but they warn it could cause flash flooding in areas of parched land. Years of drought have left some regions so dry that rain just runs off the ground. The massive fires have burned through some of the vegetation that would normally soak up the precipitation.Read MoreTrees weakened by fire are also at risk of falling, and rain could wash ash and debris in waterways, causing water pollution, authorities say.The Victoria State Emergency Service posted several images on Facebook showing damage from the storm, including a sinkhole four meters (13 feet) deep. Lightning from the storms has sparked a number of new grass fires in New South Wales and Victoria, though it's hoped the damp conditions will help stop the flames from spreading.Parts of Melbourne were hit with as much as 77 millimeters (3 inches) of rain, causing flooding and some damage, the Victoria Bureau of Meteorology said Thursday. CNN affiliate Nine News reported some neighborhoods were hit by a month's worth of rain in just hours, though not in East Gippsland, where some of the worst fires in the state are raging. Relief is here for a number of firefighters working across NSW. Although this rain won't extinguish all fires, it will certainly go a long way towards containment. This footage was captured down at the Good Good Fire burning near Cooma. #nswrfs #nswfires pic.twitter.com/fxV9u2hN6K— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) January 16, 2020 Earlier this week, the New South Wales RFS had said that if the rain forecasts held true, it could be a panacea for the region's firefighters."This will be all of our Christmas, birthday, engagement, anniversary, wedding and graduation presents rolled into one," it said Monday on Twitter. "Fingers crossed." Rain falls on drought and fire-ravaged country near the city of Tamworth, New South Wales.Haze blankets MelbourneThe fires that have swept through Victoria and NSW all summer are some of the most powerful and damaging conflagrations Australia has seen in decades. At least 28 people have died nationwide, and in the state of NSW alone, more than 3,000 homes have been destroyed or damaged. State and federal authorities are struggling to contain the massive blazes, even with firefighting assistance from other countries, including the United States.All this has been exacerbated by persistent heat and drought caused by climate change. Tens of thousands of people participated in protests around the country last week calling on the government to do more to combat the climate crisis. The situation is already dire. Significant amounts of flora and fauna unique to Australia have been burned or killed. One group of ecologists estimated that perhaps a billion animals have been affected nationwide. Some towns have been running out of water. Others have gone up in flames completely.Heavy rain falls ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2020.Smoke from the fires has blanketed major cities in haze in recent weeks. Rain has helped clear the skies, but the air quality is expected to worsen in coming days, according to the Victoria Environment Protection Authority.Haze has affected the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, with officials canceling some practice sessions and qualifying matches earlier this week. Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic was forced to retire after having trouble breathing.In recent years, extreme temperatures have made for tough conditions at tennis' first Grand Slam of the calendar year -- some competitors collapsed or complained of heatstroke at the 2018 event.Tennis Australia officials say they're taking precautions to protect players should the heat and smog return.Temperatures in Melbourne have dropped sharply in the last 48 hours, to below 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit), eliminating the risk of excessive heat -- for now.CNN's Jessie Yeung contributed to this report

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(CNN)Romelu Lukaku played a starring role for Inter Milan on Sunday as the Belgian international helped his team stage a stunning comeback to beat AC Milan 4-2 in an unforgettable derby.Inter overcame a two-goal deficit to win against its city rivals and move top of Serie A, ahead of defending champion Juventus on goal difference.Inter is bidding for its first title since 2010 and currently boasts a side bursting with players that made their names in the English Premier League.The likes of ex-Manchester United players Ashley Young and Lukaku lined up alongside former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen for Sunday's match, which got Inter fans dreaming of domestic success. "It's still very early to talk about something we can only dream of for now," Inter coach Antonio Conte told Sky Italia.Read More"We can have a dream. It's a very intense period for us coming up and after that, we'll have a better idea of our potential and our real capabilities." "We can't achieve everything from one day to the next, but we are building. These guys proved they have great strength and guts today."READ: Stormy weather forces postponement of leading European football matchesREAD: Martin Odegaard helps knock parent club Real Madrid out of the Copa del ReyInter Milan's forward Romelu Lukaku celebrates after making it 4-2.AC Milan's supporters light smoke bombs during the dramatic derby. Comeback completeThe game had looked over by half-time after Zlatan Ibrahimovic -- who has played for both Milan sides in his illustrious career -- inspired AC Milan to a 2-0 lead. Ante Rebic couldn't miss after the Swede's knockdown set up the opener and Ibrahimovic added a second himself with a towering header. However, the match was turned on its head in the second half after Inter scored two goals in as many minutes.Marcelo Brozovic kickstarted the comeback with a wonderfully hit volley before Matias Vecino's strike wriggled its way into the net. Stefan de Vrij then put Inter ahead with a glancing header in the 70th minute. "The goals were incredible feelings and memories that will last forever. Winning is a unique feeling. It's tight in the table so we have to continue like this and win our games," de Vrij said. AC Milan's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic had made it 2-0 before half-time. 🥇 | VINCITORILa notte del #DerbyMilano ha emesso i suoi verdetti 👇#Oscars #Oscars2020 pic.twitter.com/rZVaFGXYSt— Inter (@Inter) February 10, 2020 READ: The footballer turning Nigerians into Manchester United fans'A new king'Ibrahimovic almost made it 3-3 but his header, which looked destined for the net, crashed off the post.His miss allowed Inter's Lukaku to settle the affair with a towering header of his own before the 26-year-old celebrated by raising his shirt aloft on the top of the corner flag. "There's a new king in town," Lukaku wrote on Twitter -- perhaps in a dig at Ibrahimovic, who has previously referred to himself as such. Inter Milan will bid to remain top of Serie A when it travels to third-place Lazio on Sunday after hosting Napoli in the Coppa Italia Wednesday. Meanwhile, 10th placed AC Milan hosts Juventus in the Coppa Italia Thursday before taking on Torino in the league Monday.

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Story highlightsReal Madrid claim 2-0 victory at Rayo VallecanoKarim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo both on target Jose Mourinho's side eight points adrift of leaders BarcelonaSevilla remain unbeaten after 2-0 win at Deportivo La CorunaReal Madrid made sure the lights didn't go out on its title challenge as it sparked into life with a 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.Karim Benzema's 13th minute strike lit the fuse for Real before Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half penalty sealed the win.Real's margin of victory could have and should have been greater, but Ronaldo somehow contrived to miss from six-yards with the goal at his mercy.Rayo had their chances, particularly in the first-half through Andrija Delibasic and Mikel Labaka, but they were unable to find a way past the Real defence.Rayo's misery was compounded in stoppage time when Jose Manuel Casado was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.Ronaldo's strike means he has now scored 152 goals in 152 appearances for the club in total and 41 in 40 matches for Real in 2012.With just one league victory to its name before kick off, Real could not afford to slip any further behind arch-rivals Barcelona. Photos: Real Madrid stun Man City Photos: Real Madrid stun Man CityDeadly Dzeko – Edin Dzeko came off the bench to give Manchester City the lead against Real Madrid in their European Champions League encounter in the Spanish capital.Hide Caption 1 of 6 Photos: Real Madrid stun Man CityMourinho has the last laugh – But it was Jose Mourinho's Real who edged a pulsating tie, Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a last-minute winner to give the Spanish champions a 3-2 win. As the ball struck the net, Mourinho slid on his knees across the touchline.Hide Caption 2 of 6 Photos: Real Madrid stun Man CityZero for Zenit – Big-spending Zenit St Petersburg, who recruited Hulk (pictured) and Axel Witsel from Portuguese football during the recent transfer window, were stunned by Spanish Champions League debutants Malaga.Hide Caption 3 of 6 Photos: Real Madrid stun Man CityMalaga march on – Despite being in financial turmoil, Malaga continued their fine start to the season with a 3-0 triumph. Isco (pictured) scored either side of a strike from Argentine striker Javier Saviola.Hide Caption 4 of 6 Photos: Real Madrid stun Man CityMilan's misery – It has been a turbulent few months for AC Milan, who lost star duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to Paris-Saint German during the offseason. Massimiliano Allegri's team have made a stuttering start to the Italian season, which carried over into the Champions League on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Anderlecht.Hide Caption 5 of 6 Photos: Real Madrid stun Man CitySilva lining – While his former club were struggling, Silva was enjoying a dream debut for PSG. The Brazilian defender scored the second of four goals, with PSG running out 4-1 winners against Dinamo Kiev.Hide Caption 6 of 6JUST WATCHEDCristiano Ronaldo: I'm better than MessiReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCristiano Ronaldo: I'm better than Messi 01:50Late goals preserve Barcelona's perfect start to La Liga seasonThe Catalan side sat 11 points clear of Real after winning all five of their league games following its weekend victory over Granada.But Real moved up to seventh and to within eight points of Tito Vilanova's side following this win.After the drama of Sunday night where the game was postponed amid a suspected act of sabotage on the power supply at Estadio de Vallecas, Real wasted little time in asserting its authority.Football: Real Madrid game canceledAngel Di Maria latched onto Ronaldo's pass on the left before crossing for Benzema to fire home from close-range.New signing Luka Modric should have doubled Real's lead 11 minutes later but he shot straight at the goalkeeper after finding space inside the penalty area.While Real looked dangerous in attack, it remained suspect in defense and only a wonderful save by Iker Casillas denied Delibasic an equaliser.The Rayo striker looked certain to score from close-range only for Casillas to block and Mikel Labaka's follow-up to be cleared off the line.The visitors continued to dominate after the break and Benzema wrongly had goal ruled out after the referee inexplicably brought play back for a foul to Real instead of playing the advantage.That decision could have proved costly for Mourinho's men, but Jose Carlos' strike sailed inches over the crossbar with Casillas beaten.Real finally got the second goal it had been craving 20 minutes from time when Jordi Amrat handled inside the penalty area and Ronaldo stroked home from the spot.The Portugal star should have wrapped the game up late on after being teed up by Gonzalo Higuain, but he somehow managed to hit the post with the open goal gaping.There was still time for Casado to see red for Rayo as the home side's frustration boiled over following a difficult night.Elsewhere, Sevilla claimed a 2-0 victory away at Deportivo La Coruna.Alvaro Negredo and Ivan Rakitic scored in the second-half to help Sevilla extend their unbeaten run to five games in the league and move to within four points of the leaders.

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(CNN)A controversial VAR decision overshadowed a damaging defeat for Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur on his latest return to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea bolstered its bid for a Champions League spot with a 2-1 victory Saturday.Goals for the returning Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso had already put Chelsea in command of the London derby when Tottenham's midfielder Giovani Lo Celso tangled with home captain Cesar Azpilcueta in the 52nd minute.Lo Celso SHOULD have been sent off for stamp on Azpilicueta as VAR admit they made a mistake #CHETOT https://t.co/pE5U8A70nh— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) February 22, 2020 Lo Celso appeared to deliberately stamp on Azpilicueta's outstretched leg with his studs but referee Michael Oliver initially waved away Chelsea appeals before VAR officials at their studios in Stockley Park, west London were called into action to scrutinize the challenge.After a lengthy deliberation, it was ruled that there had been no serious foul play and the Argentine escaped either a yellow or red card much to the dismay of Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who later described the Lo Celso tackle as a "real leg breaker" which should have been punished.BREAKING: We have been speaking to Stockley Park who have admitted they got the decision wrong and Lo Celso should have been sent off... @btsport— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) February 22, 2020 But later in the second half, broadcaster BT Sport reported that VAR officials had reviewed the decision and admitted that Lo Celso should have been sent off.Read MoreThe about face was met with derision on social media, with many former top professionals expressing their surprise that Lo Celso had escaped a red card.How is that not a red card?!!!!!— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) February 22, 2020 Lo Celso was eventually shown a yellow card for a foul on Mason Mount on the edge of the Tottenham penalty area in the 82nd minute. Alonso nearly scored his second and Chelsea's third as his free kick effort rattled the crossbar, but with a minute remaining the visitor struck with a rare decisive attack.Substitute Erik Lamela powered into the Chelsea penalty area and his effort was deflected into his own net by defender Antonio Rudiger, leaving for a nervy last few moments for the home side before a vital three points was sealed.Azpilicueta, sporting an ice pack taped to his leg, was happy with his team's victory, but incensed by the earlier VAR mistake."I'm not a player who likes to be on the floor. I am tough. But it was a clear stamp on my shin, I felt it straight away and was surprised it wasn't a red card. It wasn't even a yellow card! Everybody can make a mistake but when you have a lot of replays it should be easier," he told BT Sport.Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta and Giovani Lo Celso of Tottenham Hotspur are engaged in a heated discussion during their side's English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.Lampard believes that the much-maligned use of VAR in the Premier League needs an urgent overhaul."It was a tackle that endangers a player, saying after that they made a mistake isn't good enough," he said."That's what VAR was brought in for. It's a huge question mark on VAR. This one doesn't need the referee to go to the monitor, it's a clear decision."The victory takes Chelsea four points clear of Tottenham in fourth place, but it was a second straight defeat for the visitor after losing 1-0 to RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek.Mourinho refused to be drawn on the Lo Celso incident, instead praising his team which is lacking a recognized striker after injuries to Harry Kane and Son Heung-min."I'm so proud of the boys they fought for the last seconds until a result. I cannot ask more from them, especially Lucas, Lo Celso, Bergwijn these boys that are playing every minute and trying to do miracles in positions that are not their positions. I cannot complain," he said.Minor consolation came for Tottenham in later fixtures Saturday, holding on to fifth spot as Sheffield United was held 1-1 at home by struggling Brighton, leaving the Blades in sixth on goal difference.Burnley moved up to eighth with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth with another VAR controversy the main talking point. Don't know where to begin with this one. VAR have disallowed a Goal for Bournemouth as they decided there was a handball in the build up (it wasn't). That handball was in the Bournemouth box so they gave a penalty to Burnley who scored. Ludicrous.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 22, 2020 The visitor thought it had equalized when Harry Wilson fired home, but after a VAR review Cherries player Adam Smith was penalized for handball at the start of the counter attack and a penalty awarded to the home side, which Jay Rodriguez converted.Aston Villa remained deep in relegation trouble with a 2-0 defeat at Southampton, Crystal Palace beat Newcastle 1-0, while a late Gabriel Jesus goal gave champion Manchester City a 1-0 win at Leicester City in the late game to cement its grip on second place behind runaway leader Liverpool.

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Holly Thomas is a writer and editor based in London. She is morning editor at Katie Couric Media. She tweets @HolstaT. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN)On Sunday, human remains consistent with the description of Gabby Petito, the "van life" blogger who disappeared while on a cross-country van trip with her fiancé Brian Laundrie and whose fate has stirred a growing digital frenzy, were found in Wyoming. On Tuesday, a tweet from the FBI Denver field office confirmed the remains found were those of Petito, who was reported missing on September 11, and said "the initial determination for the manner of death is homicide." Holly ThomasA police affidavit filed last week for a search warrant indicated that before she vanished Petito's conversations with her mother appeared to reveal "more and more tension" between Petito and Laundrie. As of last weekend, roughly 50 law enforcement officers from five local agencies and the FBI were searching for Laundrie, who hasn't been named a suspect or charged, and hasn't been seen since September 14. Every element of the disturbing circumstances surrounding Petito's disappearance and death has been dissected across the internet and discussed constantly in the news over the last few days. The couple's August 12 encounter with the police in Utah during which Petito described a fight between herself and Laundrie that morning. The TikTok-er who claimed that she and her boyfriend gave Laundrie a ride on August 29 in Wyoming. The odd text message from Petito's phone on August 30, which her family doubts was written by Gabby herself. Everything has been combed over again and again, the public obsessing over theories, the media racing to deliver each new tidbit of information. It feels impossible that something horrific could have happened to a young woman whose life and relationship -- documented on her beautiful Instagram grid -- appeared to be perfect. The fact that it likely wasn't -- and that the stories of most women who go missing remain untold -- both speak to a darker truth about the dangers all women face every day. JUST WATCHEDChilling 911 call reveals details of Petito's fight with fiancéReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHChilling 911 call reveals details of Petito's fight with fiancé 01:19A 2018 United Nations study on homicide found that of the 87,000 women intentionally killed worldwide in 2017, 58% were killed by intimate partners or family members. More than a third of the women were killed by their current or former intimate partner. According to UN Women, almost one in three women globally over the age of 15 have been subjected to intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their life, mostly by current or former partners. Statistically, the most dangerous place for women is their own home.Read MoreYet while all women face the threat of violence from men, the steps taken by the authorities meant to protect them differ radically, especially depending on their race. According to a January report by the state's Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Task Force, at least 710 Indigenous people, mostly girls, went missing in Wyoming -- where Petito reportedly disappeared -- from 2011 to 2020. A 2020 report by the Sovereign Bodies Institute found that the vast majority of 2,306 cases of missing Native American women and girls in the US remain unsolved. Last year Tammy Carpenter, a Native American mother whose daughter Angela McConnell was found shot to death with her boyfriend in Northern California in 2018, told the press that she got angry when a member of law enforcement, who was not Native American, was insensitive when questioning her about her daughter, implying she came from a broken home where people were unemployed or involved with drugs. She told NBC News: "With society today, people look and think: 'It's another dead Indian girl. Probably a drug addict. Homeless. Who cares?' That got me very upset."Deb Haaland creates unit to investigate killings and disappearances of Indigenous peopleThe bias the media shows in favor of covering the stories of White women who go missing is often referred to as "missing White woman" syndrome. Factors like race seem to determine not only a victim's "newsworthiness," but how their disappearances are covered. A recent report from the Violence Policy Center found that in 2018 Black women were murdered by men at a rate nearly three times higher than White women. And yet their deaths aren't reported in the press nearly as regularly. When they are, research shows they're often portrayed negatively -- as aggressive, promiscuous, living off the state. Coverage of White victims is often far more sympathetic, but also extremely gendered. Those women tend to be painted as nurturing, gentle. They're described as good "mothers" and "daughters."Perhaps one of the most painful reasons stories about pretty young White women seem to capture the public imagination so completely is the subconscious prejudice that bad things aren't "meant" to happen to privileged people. Safety is one of the aspirational perks of having an apparently perfect life. Well-off White people can generally assume that when they call the police, law enforcement will automatically be on their side and want to help them. But this level of support is far from a universal given, and far too often a function of racial privilege. Get our free weekly newsletterSign up for CNN Opinion's new newsletter.Join us on Twitter and FacebookPart of the reason that women of color are so shamefully overlooked by both law enforcement and the media when they disappear is there's a degree to which their pain is priced into the human experience. Too many in society simply expect White women's lives to be easier, and because of institutional racism they are treated as more deserving by the systems that kick into action when they're endangered. When White women vanish, it's a more confrontational public reminder that no woman, whatever her background, can ever take her safety for granted. Stories like Gabby Petito's capture all women's imaginations because they highlight the fact that women are at most risk from those they should be able to trust. We listen to true crime podcasts, pore over the timelines from news stories, look at the apparently happy, carefree photos of the victims, and wonder whether we'd be able to spot or intercept a threat close to ourselves, a friend, daughter, or sister. Male violence is never a woman's responsibility, but when it is most likely to occur out of sight of anyone who could prevent it, women are burdened with the task of policing it themselves. For women whose safety is often taken even less seriously by some in law enforcement and considered less newsworthy by many in media, that burden is reinforced long after they are reported missing or found dead.

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Story highlightsNico Rosberg has gone green since retiring from Formula 1 as the 2016 world championThe German is chasing an eco-friendly life in business and everyday lifeGreen Tech Festival, Formula E and an all-electric jet among his eco pet projects (CNN)The irony is not lost on Nico Rosberg that he has gone from the excesses of Formula 1's gas guzzling to effectively become an eco warrior."I had no clue about anything when I was driving," admitted the 2016 F1 world champion. "I was just driving around fast in circles."Follow @cnnsport But now he is driven by making a far greater and greener impact than anything he believes he achieved at the wheel of an F1 car before his shock retirement after edging teammate Lewis Hamilton to the world title.He has his green fingers in a multitude of environmental projects, including the Green Tech Festival, which he launched earlier this month (5 February) and which will take place at the Berlin E-Prix for Formula E on 23-25 May.JUST WATCHEDNico Rosberg on why he retired after winning F1 title ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHNico Rosberg on why he retired after winning F1 title 01:22Already on board for the event are the FIA, Prince Albert of Monaco and the German Federal Ministry of Transport. Some 50,000 attendees are expected over the three days, which includes the Green Tech Awards, of which the revered environmentalist Sir David Attenborough is a past winner.Read MoreThat Rosberg finds himself in such a position a little over two years after retiring, he admits can be occasionally bemusing.Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and videos"When I retired, I had no idea where life would take me," he said. "I never had a clue I'd end up in this but I'm finding a lot of enjoyment in these business challenges but this is much more than that."His environmental ventures began with a fact-finding mission to Silicon Valley followed by becoming a shareholder in Formula E, and last year he even got behind the wheel of a Formula E car, which he insists was a one-off, his driving forays now "for his YouTube channel only".JUST WATCHEDNico Rosberg tests the new Gen2 Formula E carReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHNico Rosberg tests the new Gen2 Formula E car 01:55Of the upcoming festival, he said: "This brings green leaders in from around the world and it's going to be a global hub for green technologies that didn't exist before. But I want this to be the start of something special."I don't want it to be blah, blah, blah but working on a real solution to make a real impact.READ: Blue Planet meets Dakar Rally with Extreme E"I'm thankful for the impact I had in Formula 1 and the idea I might have inspired some people watching but this is much bigger. With this, there's the potential to have a far more powerful impact. This can have a serious impact on the planet and improve things. It's a huge opportunity and I'm loving it."Among the exhibits on show are flying drones and all sorts of mobility innovations.'I'm far from perfect'Away from the festival, he has also got involved with other eco ventures, including Lilium, bidding to become the world's first all-electric jet, and Lyft, which is pushing towards autonomous vehicles.And such an approach is also rubbing off on him at home. While the solar panels are not quite in place on the family home in Monaco -- "I'm far from perfect but we're making changes at home" -- he travels around the principality in a rather modest Renault Twizzy Electric.READ: Formula E driver back in the game after long-time sufferingDespite such a green approach in business and in life, his passion for F1 still burns bright even though he is adamant he will never make a U-turn and return to the grid.JUST WATCHEDWill Formula E merge with Formula One?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWill Formula E merge with Formula One? 01:39"I love F1, it's my sport and I'll love it forever," he said. "And technology wise, they're the zeitgeist. They've the hybrids right now but I'm pretty sure there will come a time when they have to change."Rosberg believes there could be a point when F1 and Formula E become bedfellows in the next eight to 10 years, suggesting the idea of them merging as a series is "not impossible".That the German finds himself in his current position as an eco investor is partially surprising with his past motorsport forays but it also lends itself to his interests growing up as a child.Had he failed to make it to motorsport's elite as a driver, he believes he would have liked to work in aerodynamics, although jokes: "I'm not sure if I would have been good enough or had the brains!".But he added: "I've always loved innovation and engineering, and it's been a strong point of my career as a driver. But the innovation has to fascinate me to get involved. If it's not a cool idea, you can't get behind it, and there are a lot cool ideas out there."

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(CNN)Jurors deliberating in the civil case involving White nationalists who organized a two-day rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 asked the judge Monday whether they need to be unanimous on counts four, five and six if they cannot reach a unanimous decision on counts one, two and three.The first three claims are related to conspiracy to commit racial violence at the "Unite the Right" rally. The other three relate to violence, harassment, assault and emotional distress.Without the jury present, US District Judge Norman Moon said, "I don't know why there's any misunderstanding about that. I think I'm going to tell them they must continue to try to reach a unanimous decision on all six counts." The question about unanimous decisions by the jury followed two previous questions Monday. The jury first wanted to know whether negligence applied to financial liability. The judge advised them they could not and that it was indicated within the jury instructions.Read MoreThe second question the jury asked was whether words also mean violence. Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendants debated the issue without the jury present, with defense attorneys arguing words are protected by the First Amendment. The plaintiffs' attorneys suggested referring the panel back to jury instructions.On Friday, during their first day of deliberations, the jury had asked for the testimony of defendant Mathew Parrott.Monday was the second day of jury deliberations and concluded around 5 p.m. ET. Court resumes Tuesday at 9 a.m.Planned removal of statue sparked the rallyThe Unite the Right rally was held over two days in August 2017 to oppose the planned removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. As the violence unfolded, it reached a tipping point when James Fields -- who was protesting the statue's removal -- drove his car through a crowd of counterprotesters, injuring dozens and killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer.Fourteen people and 10 White supremacist and nationalist organizations were sued in a civil lawsuit by some rallygoers and others who argue they suffered life-altering injuries at the protest. The Unite the Right trial is exposing the chasm between who plans White nationalism's battles and who does the fightingThe plaintiffs, who include town residents and counterprotesters injured in clashes, are seeking compensatory and statutory damages for the physical and emotional injuries they suffered due to the rally. They also contend rally organizers engaged in a conspiracy and planned the violence to ignite a race and religious war. Defense attorneys and two high-profile defendants who are representing themselves argued none of the plaintiffs had proven the defendants had organized racial violence.Closing arguments concluded Thursday. The jurors got the verdict forms Friday morning and started deliberating. The jury will decide in each instance whether a defendant is liable for damages. In a civil trial, plaintiffs' attorneys have to show a defendant is liable by a "preponderance of evidence," Moon told jurors, meaning 50.1% or greater chance of the claim is true.Here's a look back on what led to the Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' civil trialTo succeed, the plaintiffs must prove the existence of a conspiracy involving two or more people, according to instructions given to the jurors. Also, plaintiffs must prove the conspiracy was partially motivated by "animus" toward Black or Jewish people or because the plaintiffs supported those communities and that such conspiracy aimed to deprive them of their right to be free from racially motivated violence, the jury instructions say.Finally, the plaintiffs must prove at least one person in the conspiracy "took an overt act" in continuing the racial violence and the plaintiffs were injured because of that act, according to the instructions.The plaintiffs who were hit by Fields' car are seeking $7 million to $10 million in compensatory damages while others are asking for $3 million to $5 million, according to one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs, Roberta Kaplan. It doesn't matter some defendants didn't know each other, plaintiffs' attorney says4 cases converge to test American justiceA large team of powerful lawyers under the umbrella of the nonprofit Integrity First for America are representing the plaintiffs in their civil case. During closing arguments, attorneys for the plaintiffs told the jury the defendants had prepared for the "Battle of Charlottesville," and messages sent between them and their actions after the violence were proof of a conspiracy.Kaplan told the jurors they should find the defendants liable "under the law, under the facts and under common sense." Another attorney for the plaintiffs, Karen Dunn, pointed to defendant Christopher Cantwell's involvement in the rally alleging, "He was there because he had an enormous following of armed extremists. ... He could promote, facilitate and execute violence." Dunn also demonstrated to jury how the rally organizers put out calls to get shields and bring other weapons, including flagpoles and pepper spray, which they referred to as "gas." Closing arguments delivered in Charlottesville Unite the Right civil trialShe also showed messages from other White supremacists who support the idea that demonstrators in the street should be run over. "This is reasonable foreseeability," said Dunn said, arguing all the members are liable for this."The evidence in this case is crystal clear that this plan went as intended," Dunn said.Dunn noted many of the defendants claim they didn't know what was going on or they didn't know each other, but "that doesn't matter, they're still part of the conspiracy.""This is about the use of force. This was about occupying space and that was the plan for the Battle of Charlottesville," Dunn said. Defense says they didn't initiate deadly violence James Kolenich, attorney for Jason Kessler and two other defendants, told the jury, "Hearing all this testimony or hearing all this from the plaintiffs, I want you to say, 'So what.'"He said the horrific injuries many of the plaintiffs suffered "don't prove a conspiracy. And the plaintiffs never claimed they did."Flowers at a memorial for Heather Heyer, who was killed when a car plowed into a crowd of counterprotesters in August 2017.Spencer, who is defending himself, said he was not part of a conspiracy because he never participated in chats on an app used by other defendants. Then, in a tense moment between Spencer and the judge, Spencer recalled then-President Donald Trump's infamous statement about the rally: "There were good people on both sides." But Moon told him the quote was never entered into evidence. Spencer said he agreed with the sentiment, ignoring the judge's orders. "There were some bad people on both sides,'' Spencer said, referring to antifa.The defense notably displayed less cohesion than the plaintiffs -- oftentimes shifting the blame for the violence, arguing they didn't like each other, taking snipes at one another and alleging they barely knew each other.They have said they did not initiate the deadly violence that ensued, arguing they were exercising their First Amendment right to protest. They also say there was no conspiracy, and the violence stemmed from law enforcement's failure to keep the opposing groups separated.CNN's Mark Morales, Steve Almasy and Amir Vera contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Bayern Munich stars Joshua Kimmich and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have tested positive for Covid-19, the German club said on Wednesday."The FC Bayern forward is self-isolating at home in accordance with the relevant health authorities and doing well under the circumstances," said the German club on its website, referring to Choupo-Moting.Later on Wednesday, Bayern confirmed that Kimmich had also tested posted and was self-isolating at home. Kimmich was "doing well," according to the Bundesliga club.The Bayern duo's positive results comes as the club grapples with a number of players quarantining due to coronavirus amid Germany's deteriorating Covid-19 situation.Choupo-Moting, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, and Michael Cuisance entered quarantine after a contact person tested positive for Covid-19, according to Bayern on Sunday.Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine, Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann revealed he might only have 13 outfield players available.Read MoreJUST WATCHEDBayern Munich's Alphonso Davies on TikTok, football and lifeReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBayern Munich's Alphonso Davies on TikTok, football and life 03:45Niklas Süle and Josip Stanisic returned to training on Wednesday after coming out of self-isolation, Bayern said on its website. Süle tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month.READ: Barcelona's UCL hopes on a knife edge, but club may have found new star in Yusuf DemirAccording to Reuters, Bayern is facing mounting criticism for having unvaccinated players, with Germany international Kimmich the most high-profile star refusing a jab.Last week, Bayern reportedly told unvaccinated players that they would be docking their pay for periods of coronavirus quarantine, according to German media reports.Bayern told CNN that it's not commenting on those reports.Germany on Wednesday reported its highest single-day surge of Covid-19 infections as the country battles a fourth wave of the virus. It reported 66,884 new coronavirus cases -- an increase of more than 21,000 new infections compared to the previous 24-hour period, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany's disease and control center. It also reported 335 new deaths related to Covid-19. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and featuresThe death toll from the disease is approaching 100,000 in the country, according to the RKI."There are still those who believe that the virus cannot harm them. I would like to drag these people to an intensive care unit and, in the face of their suffering, ask: What more has to happen for you to understand?" German Health Minister Jens Spahn told the Rheinische Post newspaper.

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(CNN)Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion runner, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to end "discriminatory" testosterone limits imposed on female athletes.Semenya is hyperandrogenous -- meaning she has naturally high levels of the male sex hormone -- and is fighting against new rules introduced in 2019 by track and field's governing body World Athletics (previously known as the IAAF) that regulate levels of the hormone in female athletes.World Athletics said the rules were about "leveling the playing field" because, it said, testosterone "provides significant performance advantages in female athletes."Semenya took the 800 meters gold at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics but the rules mean she will now need to take testosterone-reducing medication in order to compete internationally over distances between 400 meters and one mile -- something she has declined to do.Caster Semenya loses appeal in Swiss court over restriction of testosterone levelsShe is now training to qualify for the 200 meters at the postponed Tokyo Olympics, which will take place later this year.Read MoreIn April 2019, Semenya lost an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. In September 2020, she lost an appeal made to Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court but vowed to continue to "fight for the human rights of female athletes."The latest appeal, to the European Court of Human Rights, was announced Thursday in a press release from Semenya's lawyers, Norton Rose Fulbright.The press release calls on the court to find that, in its dismissal of Semenya's appeal, Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court "failed" in its obligations to uphold her human rights.'Demeaning and intrusive'Sharing the announcement on Twitter, Semenya said her fight was "about taking a stand and fighting for dignity, equality and the human rights of women in sport."All we ask is to be able to run free as the strong and fearless women we are."This fight is not just about me, it's about taking a stand and fighting for dignity, equality and the human rights of women in sport. All we ask is to be able to run free as the strong and fearless women we are!! Thank you to all of those who have stood behind me✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/0PdBiujH8b— Caster Semenya (@caster800m) February 25, 2021 In the press release, Norton Rose Fulbright called the World Athletics rules "discriminatory... demeaning and intrusive." The law firm said the regulations meant women with high testosterone were required to "undergo humiliating and invasive physical examinations" and "harmful" medical procedures.The firm told CNN that the timeline of the application remains to be determined by the court.In a statement, World Athletics told CNN that the rules are "lawful and legitimate" and denied that they "infringe any athlete's human rights, including the right to dignity and the right to bodily integrity."'Supernatural' Semenya turns to 200m sprint to salvage track and field career"For many years World Athletics has fought for and defended equal rights and opportunities for all women and girls in our sport today and in the future. "Throughout this long battle, World Athletics has always maintained that its regulations are lawful and legitimate, and that they represent a reasonable, necessary and proportionate means of ensuring the rights of all female athletes to participate on fair and equal terms."CNN's George Ramsay and Jill Martin contributed to this report.

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(CNN)The battle for a more equal society is one Finland is going at with hammer and tongs.It was the first country in the world to elect women to parliament, a little over a century ago, and in 34-year-old Sanna Marin, it has the world's youngest sitting prime minister.In another step towards equality, the Football Association of Finland is renaming its top women's division to remove the word "women."Formerly known as the "Women's League," from the start of the upcoming season, the highest level of competitive football for women will be called Kansallinen Liiga (National League)."It is common within the sports community to talk about sports and women's sports as if the latter would be less worthy when this of course is not the case," said Heidi Pihlaja, head of women's football development for the Football Association of Finland.Read More"Football is football -- no matter who kicks the ball. Some might see changing the name as insignificant but actually it is a strong statement that symbolizes a bigger cultural change within the sports community and our society."READ: Bayern Munich fans protest at Champions League ticket pricesHeidi Pihlaja, head of women's football development of the Football Association of Finland, and Ari Lahti, president of the Football Association of Finland.Another stepThis isn't the first measure the Finnish football authorities have taken to become a more equal sport. Last year, it announced equal pay for both men and women players who compete for the Finnish national teams. "Last summer's FIFA Women's World Cup proved that people do not base their interest in football on the gender of the players," said Ari Lahti, president of the Football Association of Finland. "People come to the games to see top athletes play quality football. That is why women's football should be treated equally with men's football." READ: Saudi Arabia launches a soccer league for womenFC Honka and KuPS face off in the Kansallinen.Globally, it is the norm for women's soccer leagues to reference women in the title. In England, the top-tier of women's soccer is called the "Women's Super League," while Germany's top division is called the "Frauen-Bundesliga."With the help of its new sponsor Subway and redefined goals of "equality, competitiveness and the courage to act as a role model" for 2020-23, the Finnish football community is hoping to be the catalyst for change elsewhere. And although Lahti acknowledges they have come a long way, the 56-year-old knows there is much more to do and hopes they can set a precedent for others.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos"Reaching full equality in sports still demands a ton of hard work," he said. "Our sincere wish is that other leagues both in Finland and globally will follow our lead. "We aspire to be a pioneer of equality in the eyes of the whole sports community."

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CNN is committed to covering gender inequality wherever it occurs in the world. This story is part of As Equals, a year-long series. Jidenna is a Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer. The views expressed in this commentary are his own.Noura Hussein's story is a disturbingly familiar one. It affects more than Sudan, more than Africa.While I may initially be perceived as an outsider because I am not Sudanese, I am not an outsider when it comes to the issue of child brides and child sexual assault.I was born in the United States, but I spent much of my childhood in Nigeria — another country in which child marriage and sexual assault against young girls is all too common. In the course of my life, I've heard countless stories from my friends, family and partners who have been deeply traumatized by child marriage and sexual assault.Sadly, child brides and child sexual assault are pandemic. According to the United Nations Population Fund, one in five girls is married or in a union before age 18. Noura's courageous story has the potential to change the lives of girls around the world who are enduring legalized pedophilia and legalized rape. Read MoreIn Sub-Saharan Africa, 38% of girls are married before they're 18. Right here in my backyard, child marriages persist in the US because about half of the states have no legal minimum age for girls to be married. It's 2018, and 15 million girls become child brides every year. That's one girl every 2 seconds. Noura's courageous story has the potential to change the lives of girls around the world who are enduring legalized pedophilia and legalized rape.For those unfamiliar, Noura Hussein, now 19, was just 15 years old when she was forced by her parents to marry a man more than twice her age. After refusing to have sex with her husband on their "honeymoon," she says he raped her as his relatives restrained her. She says that a day later, when he tried to rape her again, she stabbed him to death. Despite medical evidence of Hussein's struggle submitted by her lawyers, including bite marks on her shoulder, cuts on her hand and a broken bed, the man's family has denied the rape allegation. When she went to her parents for support, they turned her in to the police, and Noura was subsequently sentenced to death.Read more: Noura in her own words: Teen who killed rapist husband shares her storyHowever her legal team appealed — and it was at that point that I began strategizing with advocates that were working to bring both justice and light to Noura's case, given that her struggle was far from over.When the appellate court repealed her death sentence, I was thrilled, but only temporarily. I knew that Noura still faced five years in prison, a hefty fine and threats to her safety if she were to be released. With the victory of the death penalty appeal, I became concerned that Noura's story may evaporate in the media, and I knew then that I needed to publicly advocate for her and the millions of Nouras across the world who don't have a spotlight on them.These are not exclusively women's issues; these are our issues and they will only be resolved once we stand in support of women who have supported us since the beginning of time.I am now working with SEEMA — a non-governmental organization based in Khartoum that assists victims of gender-based violence — to raise additional funds for Noura.SEEMA is also currently working to reduce Noura's charge to self-defense, as well as advocate on behalf of other Sudanese women struggling in abusive relationships.This is not a battle that Noura's team, nor the organizations working on the ground, can wage alone. And so I am encouraging people across the globe to look up the laws for marriage in your country, state or province.If you don't like what you see, reach out to a local or national program working on this issue or to international organizations such as Women's World Wide Web, a platform dedicated to girl's empowerment and education, or Girls Not Brides, a global partnership of 900 organizations devoted to ending child marriage. Your support can put an end to this in our lifetime.Our girls — regardless of ethnicity, religion or socio-economic class — deserve a chance to be educated, to gain independence and to pursue their dreams.Over the next few months, I'll be working to increase awareness of the prevalence of child marriage and assault, spread advocacy messages across social media and fight for the legal age of marriage to be 18 in every country.Furthermore, I will continue to emphasize to men around the world that these are not exclusively women's issues; these are our issues and they will only be resolved once we stand in support of women who have supported us since the beginning of time. Our girls — regardless of ethnicity, religion or socio-economic class — deserve a chance to be educated, to gain independence and to pursue their dreams. Let's make sure they all have that chance in every corner of the planet. 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Paris (CNN)Investigators have pinpointed the start of the fire that ripped through Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday, a police source told CNN.After police reviewed a cache of amateur video and photos from local residences, investigators believe the fire started at the center of the cathedral's roof towards the base of the iconic spiral, the police source said.The police source also told CNN that investigators are focusing on two potential problems relating to the outbreak of the fire. One issue under investigation is a possible problem with the fire alarm system sensors. Investigators' second line of inquiry, the source said, relates to the elevators that were built for the construction workers. The source provided no additional details on that.The bees living on Notre Dame's roof survived the fireTwo security guards at the cathedral told police they noticed the flames for the first time only when the flames were already almost 3 meters high ‪at 6:43 p.m. local time (12:43 p.m. ET), indicating the fire alarm sensors might not have been working properly, the police source told CNN. Read MoreThe first alarm rang ‪at 6:15 p.m. local time. An alert flashed on the Notre Dame security control screens showing which sensor was sending the alert. According to the police source, the two security agents went to check the location but didn't see anything at that time. When the second alarm rang ‪at 6:43 p.m. local time, the two security agents followed the alarm system instructions and went to another location at the top of the cathedral, where they then saw the flames.Prosecutors are investigating if a short-circuit caused the fireParis prosecutors are investigating if an electrical short-circuit caused the fire that ripped through the cathedral.A judicial source told CNN on Thursday that "we are not excluding any hypothesis at this stage," saying that this is not their only line of inquiry.The cathedral was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. Some scrutiny has fallen on the firms undertaking work on the 150-year-old spire, which collapsed Monday as the flames raged around it.How centuries of priceless treasures were saved at Notre DameOf the four companies contracted to carry out renovations at Notre Dame, two companies -- scaffolding firm Europe Echafaudage and art conservationists Socra -- had work in progress there at the time of the fire. Neither company had workers on site when the fire broke out.The fire devastated large parts of the 850-year-old building before it was finally extinguished after a nine-hour battle.Scores of priceless artifacts were rescued from the flames, and were taken to the Louvre museum for safekeeping. The bees that live on the roof of Notre Dame also survived the devastating fire, beekeeper Nicolas Geant told CNN.The Paris fire service said the operation was one of the most complex it had ever undertaken, and at one point, it was feared that the entire structure might be lost.CNN's Saskya Vandoorne, Kara Fox and Gianluca Mezzofiore contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Alex Morgan said she doesn't need the chiropractor anymore, after a physical game against Spain left her back sufficiently cracked.REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 24: Alex Morgan of the USA is challenged by Virginia Torrecilla of Spain during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 24, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)The joke came in an interview with Fox Sports reporter Alex Curry after the USA played Spain in the Women's World Cup. Curry mentioned that the forward "went down quite a bit" during the match."Yeah, it was difficult. I thought it was worthy of some yellow cards," Morgan replied. "I'm pretty sure I got fouled in the double digits."But, there didn't seem to be any hard feelings. "Got a good crack in my back, so I don't need the chiro anymore," she said with a laugh. "It was a challenging one for me, but I had to just stay in it mentally."Read MoreSpain ended the game with 17 fouls committed, compared to the USA's five, and both teams were awarded a yellow card each. After an early goal by Spain, USA came out victorious with two penalty kicks, winning 2-1. The team will face France on Friday in the quarterfinals.Morgan has suffered more fouls than anyone else on her team so far this tournament, with a total of six. Forward Tobin Heath and midfielder Morgan Brian are in second place, with four fouls suffered each. Meanwhile, people on Twitter were ready to throw some hands."If Alex Morgan hits the ground again, she should be able to sue these defenders for workplace harassment"If Alex Morgan hits the ground again, she should be able to sue these defenders for workplace harassment— Zito (@_Zeets) June 24, 2019 "Omw to France to throw hands with the next person to foul Alex Morgan"Omw to France to throw hands with the next person to foul Alex Morgan pic.twitter.com/o31Z55NNtS— Megan Stokey (@megan_stokey) June 24, 2019 "LEAVE ALEX MORGAN ALONEEEE !"LEAVE ALEX MORGAN ALONEEEE ! pic.twitter.com/pxvmCmX5yP— kat 🚀 (@charlottcflair) June 24, 2019 "#ESP: murders Alex Morgan and the rest of the USWNTReferee:"#ESP: murders Alex Morgan and the rest of the USWNTReferee: pic.twitter.com/F42ZKQD1mn— Mal (@Mal_AK2019) June 24, 2019

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Story highlightsLincicome playing against men at Barbasol ChampionshipShe shot a six-over par 78 in the first round"Overall I did what I wanted to do," she says (CNN)Two-time major champion Brittany Lincicome is happy. She has achieved what she wanted. The American went up against the men Thursday at the Barbasol Championship, becoming only the sixth woman to compete on the PGA Tour, and though she is unlikely to make the cut the 32-year-old has made her mark in the record books. Follow @cnnsport Lincicome shot a six-over-par 78 -- carding two bogeys, a double-bogey, a triple-bogey and one birdie -- to tie for 129th in a 132-player field. "Overall I did what I wanted to do with having fun," Lincicome, who is known as "Bam Bam" on the circuit, told LPGA.com. "Just two bad tee shots on par 3s and didn't hit as many putts as I would've liked. But I drove it well, which was one of my goals.Read More"I was actually calmer than I thought I was going to be. I thought I was going to be a nervous wreck. After this first tee shot, I was pretty happy that I found the fairway." READ: LPGA star Brittany Lincicome ready to compete against the menREAD: fights for legacy - great or greatest? With the projected cut at two under, Lincicome is unlikely to match Babe Didrikson Zaharias' who remains the only woman to make the cut on the PGA Tour. Obviously not the day I was hoping for. But I have to say I had an absolute blast today ❤️. It's sooooo much fun playing with the guys. Got nothing to lose now. Going for broke tomorrow hahaha. Tee times got moved up 1 hour and 20 min for tomorrow @barbasolchampky . So I will be at 1:39 now 😍😍😍. Fingers crossed the rain goes around us. #rainraingoaway #greatevent #lovethisgame #golf #growingthegame #nevergiveup #staypositive #focus A post shared by Brittany Lincicome (@brittany1golf) on Jul 19, 2018 at 6:45pm PDT 'Speechless'In her 14th year as a professional golfer and with career earnings at more than $8.7 million, Lincicome is no stranger to championships with eight LPGA Tour wins, finishing second at last week's Marathon Classic.Earlier in the week, Lincicome said she was left "speechless" when the sponsor invitation arrived to play in Kentucky. "I never actually would have gone out looking for an opportunity like this," she said.Visit cnn.com/golf for more news and videosOn the day, Lincicombe's playing partner Sam Ryder scored four under and Conrad Shindler finished even and both enjoyed watching Lincicome play. "Watching her hit some of the shots she hits and how solidly she hits a lot of her irons. She's a very solid player," Ryder said.

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(CNN)The funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee on Wednesday drew leaders from across British and Irish politics, in a church service aimed at healing divisions.British Prime Minister Theresa May, UK opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Irish Taoiseach (or prime minister) Leo Varadkar attended the service at St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. St. Anne's is a Protestant church that welcomes Catholic clergy, chosen by McKee's Catholic family in a show of unity for a country shaken by religious violence.McKee, 29, was shot by the New IRA while reporting on rioting last Thursday in the Northern Ireland city of Londonderry.The city -- which is referred to by Irish nationalists as Derry and British unionists as Londonderry -- is a short drive from the border with the Republic of Ireland.From left, Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and Irish President Michael D Higgins attend the funeral of journalist Lyra McKee.The New IRA, a dissident republican group, admitted responsibility in a statement to The Irish News. The group offered its "full and sincere apologies to the partner, family and friends of Lyra McKee for her death." Read MoreMcKee, a prominent freelance journalist who wrote for publications including The Atlantic and Buzzfeed News, also campaigned for greater LGBT rights."Lyra was a person who broke down barriers and reached across boundaries," said Dean Stephen Forde in his opening comments to mourners.McKee's coffin is carried into the funeral service."This was her hallmark in life, this is her legacy in death."He said that McKee "was a child of the Good Friday Agreement," referring to the peace process in 1998. Forde said McKee "grew up to champion its hope for a society that was free from the prejudices of the past."Mourners embrace during the service for killed journalist Lyra McKee.Speaking at the service, McKee's sister Nichola Corner added that the journalist's legacy should be "a society where labels are meaningless."Despite their differing political views, Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster sat alongside and chatted with Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald during the service.McKee's death is a stark reminder of the simmering tensions that remain in Northern Ireland, years after the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 brought an end to the "Troubles" -- the decades-long sectarian conflict in which more than 3,500 people died.A mourner wearing a Hogwarts scarf holds the order of service for Lyra McKee.Addressing mourners, Father Martin Magill called on those who "had any part in her murder" to reflect on the journalist as "a powerful example of 'the pen is mightier than the sword.'""I plead with you to take the road of nonviolence to achieve your political ends," he added.McKee's partner, Sara Canning, in a Facebook post earlier said the service would be a "celebration of her life."Canning said she knew the Harry Potter fan "would love it" if people "would like to wear Hufflepuff, Harry Potter or Marvel related T-shirts" to the ceremony.During the service, McKee's friend Stephen Lusty said the journalist had been planning on proposing to Canning. He added that he was "under strict instructions to wear my kilt" to the wedding and even "adorn it with some Harry Potter."CNN's Hilary McGann contributed to this report

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If you're in North America, go here to watch a live stream of our Brexit coverage on CNNgo. (CNN)Amid the chaotic aftermath of the Brexit vote, with both the United Kingdom and Europe in turmoil, one world leader is widely seen as benefiting from the dramatic turn of events. "Brexit is a win for Putin," announced Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia. Writing in The Washington Post, McFaul said: "Putin, of course, did not cause the Brexit vote, but he and his foreign policy objectives stand to gain enormously from it."But at least publically, that's not how Putin sees it. Shortly after the vote, the Russian president told reporters that Brexit brought both "positives and negatives." Read MoreJUST WATCHEDEuropean reaction to Brexit vote ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHEuropean reaction to Brexit vote 03:41Putin, along with his prime minister, both warned of the unsettling effects of the vote on the financial markets. Despite EU sanction on Russia over Ukraine, the EU remains Russia's biggest trading partner."If the EU falls apart at the seams, this will affect our trade relations," warned Konstantin Kosachev, head of the Russian Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee.It would, however, be naive to think Russia's hardline president, locked in a bitter rivalry with the West, isn't allowing himself a wry smile as a key European institution fragments.There may be economic benefits for a start.One new report suggests that trade between Britain and Russia could actually be boosted by the Brexit vote, especially with the British pound in free fall.UK referendum: Full coverageBrexit Monday: Pound plunges againUK government calls for calm Barclays, RBS shares suspendedRacist abuse in UK reported since vote#Regrexit? Voters voice doubt Could this man be next UK PM?2nd vote petition created by LeaverCan wounds ever heal in divided UK?How the divorce will actually work How Britons really feel about BrexitDoes this mean Trump will win?What will Brexit mean to me?Results map tells a big story"Sterling's weakness against the euro creates opportunities for UK exporters to take market share from EU competitors," said Chris Weafer, senior partner at Macro Advisory, which provides investment analysis. And then there are sanctions. Russia is currently suffering under tough measures imposed on it by the EU over Ukraine. Britain, along with the nations of Eastern Europe, has been among the strongest voices to keep the sanctions in place. But even Moscow's Mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, can see how Brexit may have a positive impact for Russia. "Without Great Britain in the EU, there is no longer anyone so stridently standing up for sanctions against us," he tweeted after the result. Even if sanctions are not eased, the Kremlin may turn Europe's troubles to its advantage. The scenes of chaos likely to emerge from Britain and the EU in the coming weeks and months will provide a stark contrast to the image of stability at home -- Russia strong under Putin, that the Kremlin strives to portray. JUST WATCHEDJohn Oliver loses it over Brexit voteReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHJohn Oliver loses it over Brexit vote 02:22With Russian parliamentary elections due later this year it could be a potent comparison. Even before the British referendum, the Russian leader had been dragged into the Brexit debate. Remain campaigners, including the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, hinting the Kremlin was secretly backing Brexit. "Who would be happy if we left?" Cameron asked on the hustings. "Putin may be happy," he added. The Kremlin has rejected that, saying it has no view on Britain's relationship with Europe. But that doesn't mean the Russian leader doesn't have plenty to be pleased about.

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Bruzgi-Kuznica border region, Belarus (CNN)The air in the Belarusian forest is thick with the smoke from scores of small fires. People cough and choke but they keep burning the sticks of wet wood: it's the only way to warm up as temperatures start to fall sharply.This coming week, the mercury will dip close to zero degrees Celsius (32 Fahrenheit) at night; rain is also forecast. Winter is coming and they are stuck out in the open, caught up in a geopolitical storm that shows no sign of abating.There are 200 children and 600 women among an estimated 2,000 people massed along the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing separating Belarus from Poland, Belarusian border officials told CNN on Friday. Some of those are only babies or toddlers.The migrants -- most of whom are from the Middle East and Asia -- are seeking to cross illegally into Poland, and from there into other European countries, particularly Germany, in search of a better life.Razor wire erected by Poland along the border prevents the migrants camped out in the Belarusian forest from crossing.A lucky few have small tents; others have made rough shelters from the boughs and branches of the coniferous trees around them. Behind them is the forest; in front the razor wire fence erected by Poland to keep them out, patrolled by Polish police, border guards and soldiers.Read MoreSome have been waiting weeks now to try to cross the border and there's a sense of brewing anger and frustration in the air. Some migrants have already died in the cold; hypothermia is a real risk.Four-year-old Azhi Ali Xder and his mother Shoxan Bapir Hussain, 28, have traveled to Belarus from Iraqi Kurdistan.Twenty-eight-year-old mother Shoxan Bapir Hussain said she had embarked on the journey from Iraqi Kurdistan with her husband and four-year-old son, Azhi Ali Xder, because the boy needs surgery for a back condition. Azhi, who has splints on his legs, can't walk, she said.Asked why Azhi didn't have the surgery in Kurdistan, his mother replied: "Because not very good and maybe the operation fail ... the doctor told me the operation in Germany is very good."The CNN crew, which was escorted to the straggling camp by the Belarusian authorities on Friday and Saturday, saw minimal infrastructure to support the thousands of people gathered there, with only two small water tanks and no toilet facilities visible. The Belarusian Red Cross is delivering food and water but migrants who spoke to CNN said the deliveries were insufficient and uncertain. There's barely enough to keep those already here alive -- and Belarusian state border officials estimated the number of people in the border region would increase to 5,000 within a week. As desperate people scrambled to get firewood, logs to sit on and other supplies from trucks bringing aid, armed Belarusian forces tried to push them back. Those crowding around one such truck delivering water were made to kneel down on the cold ground before some were allowed through to pick up bottles."I'm hungry, I'm hungry," said a young girl in English.Parents Ahmed and Ala have traveled from Iraqi Kurdistan with their 15-year-old daughter, Reza, (center) in search of a better life in Europe.Parents Ahmed and Ala, with their 15-year-old daughter Reza, told CNN they had traveled from Iraqi Kurdistan in search of a better life in Europe. They had been there for seven nights, they said, and still hold hope they will make it to Europe.Another man, who gave his name only as Binar, said he had paid $2,000 to make the journey from Iraqi Kurdistan. "Our people want to go to Germany," he said.Western leaders have accused Belarus of manufacturing a migrant crisis on the European Union's eastern frontier as retribution for sanctions over human rights abuses.President Alexander Lukashenko's government has repeatedly denied such claims, instead blaming the West for the crossings and accusing it of poor treatment of migrants. Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisis Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants settle for the night on Thursday, November 18, in a warehouse near the Bruzgi-Kuźnica crossing serving as an ad hoc processing center.Hide Caption 1 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisThe area near the boarder that served as a makeshift camp is deserted after border guards have moved the migrants to the warehouse. Hide Caption 2 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA handout picture released by Iraqi ministry of transportation on November 18, shows of Iraqi migrants boarding an Iraqi Airways plane at the Minsk airport in the Belarusian capital, to be flown to Arbil, Iraq. Hide Caption 3 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants get a hot meal near the Bruzgi checkpoint on the Polish border on Tuesday, November 17, after a shelter was set up in a warehouse.Hide Caption 4 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants line up near the border crossing with Poland to get food and drink. Hide Caption 5 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisPolish border guards use a water cannon on migrants during clashes at the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing on Tuesday, November 16.Hide Caption 6 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants throw stones at Polish border guards at the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing on Tuesday, November 16.Hide Caption 7 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA man runs from a water cannon used by Polish border guards on Tuesday, November 16.Hide Caption 8 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants gather near the border on Monday, November 15.Hide Caption 9 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants gather at a checkpoint near the border on Monday, November 15.Hide Caption 10 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA man holds a child at the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing on Monday, November 15.Hide Caption 11 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants sit in front of Polish troops at the border crossing on Monday, November 15.Hide Caption 12 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants are seen near the border in the Grodno region of Belarus on Saturday, November 13.Hide Caption 13 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA family rests at a camp set up in the Grodno region on Saturday, November 13.Hide Caption 14 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants gather to receive humanitarian aid at a border camp on Friday, November 12. Hide Caption 15 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA Polish military helicopter lands next to troops near the border on Friday, November 12. Hide Caption 16 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA group of migrants rests by a fire on Saturday, November 13.Hide Caption 17 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants wait near the border crossing on Wednesday, November 10.Hide Caption 18 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants gather near the border in this satellite photo taken on Wednesday, November 10.Hide Caption 19 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA soldier from the Polish Armed Forces patrols the border crossing on Tuesday, November 9.Hide Caption 20 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisYoung migrants gather at a tent camp near the border on Thursday, November 11.Hide Caption 21 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisHumvees with the Polish Army travel to the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing on Thursday, November 11.Hide Caption 22 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants warm themselves by a fire on Wednesday, November 10.Hide Caption 23 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants rest near a fire near the border on Wednesday, November 10.Hide Caption 24 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants stay at a tent camp near Grodno on Wednesday, November 10.Hide Caption 25 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisYoung migrants peer out of a tent on Monday, November 8.Hide Caption 26 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants gather near the border on Monday, November 8.Hide Caption 27 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA child's cap, diapers and clothing lie in an abandoned migrant camp on Thursday, November 11.Hide Caption 28 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants receive food and water on Wednesday, November 10.Hide Caption 29 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisPolish army vehicles are seen near the Bruzgi-Kuznica border crossing on Tuesday, November 9.Hide Caption 30 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisA young migrant from Dohuk, Iraq, waits to be escorted by Polish border guards on Tuesday, November 9.Hide Caption 31 of 32 Photos: The Poland-Belarus border crisisMigrants walk near the Polish border on Monday, November 8.Hide Caption 32 of 32Russia, Belarus' largest political and economic partner, continues to defend Minsk's handling of the border crisis while also denying any involvement in it.President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired Sunday by TV channel Russia-1 that Russia was "ready to help in every possible way if, of course, something will depend on us here," state news agency TASS reported.Putin also placed responsibility for the crisis at the EU's door, accusing it of creating the conditions causing the influx of migrants. "And now they are looking for someone to blame, in order to absolve themselves of responsibility for the events that are taking place," he said, according to TASS.Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski on Saturday called the worsening situation "an attack on the entire European Union using an artificially created migration crisis."Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell spoke by telephone on Sunday, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said. "Vladimir Makei informed his interlocutor about the steps taken by Belarus to reduce the flow of migrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East," as well as the provision of humanitarian assistance, the ministry statement said.Borrell told French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche that on Monday EU foreign ministers would extend sanctions on Belarus to include airlines and travel agencies thought to involved in bringing migrants to the Belarus-Poland border. Sanctions could also be imposed on some 30 Belarusian officials believed to be involved in the crisis, he told the newspaper.Poland: Forces 'on standby'Meanwhile, the authorities in Belarus insist they are doing what they can to support those stuck in the border region."The situation in the refugee camp on the Belarusian-Polish border remains difficult, nevertheless, the Belarusian side is doing everything to provide people and especially children with all they need," the Belarusian State Border Committee said in a statement Saturday. Britain's army chief warns risk of accidental war with Russia is greater than during Cold War"All measures are being taken to provide assistance to refugees. The frontier service ensures the necessary order and protection of the state border."Poland has barred journalists and international observers from entering the border region, making it difficult to assess the situation on the Polish side of the fence. But there is no sign yet of tensions easing.The Polish Border Guard claimed on Sunday that dozens of migrants with the help of Belarusian security forces were preparing a "major attempt to break through" the Polish border."Some of the tents are starting to disappear. Foreigners get instructions, equipment and gas from Belarusian services. You can see that Belarusian side is getting ready today for a big attempt at crossing the border. Our forces are ready for action," the border guard tweeted.Polish authorities also reported seeing more groups of armed Belarusian officers and a growing commotion among migrants. Belarus state TV, ATN, reported that a group of about 100 or more refugees was on its way to the migrant camp.The Polish Ministry of National Defense tweeted earlier Sunday that its forces in the Kuznica border area had been placed "on standby."Smoky fires fill the forest on the Belarus-Poland border as people seek to stay warm.Late Saturday, Poland sent a mass SMS message to phones in the region to warn that rumors that the Polish border was not well guarded or that migrants would be allowed to pass through to Germany were a "total lie and nonsense." Another SMS message read, in part: "The Polish border is sealed. BLR authorities told you lies. Go back to Minsk!"The messages include a link to a Polish government website with a more extensive and blunt message, warning that any effort to storm the border could lead to "dangerous developments."The show of force unfolding across the region is continuing to test a fragile political order, with allegations from the United States on Russia's military buildup deepening concerns over the potential for a wider geopolitical crisis.On Sunday, US State Department spokesman Ned Price framed the migrant crisis as a designed "to distract" from Russia's actions. "The actions by the Lukashenka regime threaten security, sow division, and aim to distract from Russia's activities on the border with Ukraine," Price said in a readout of a weekend call between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau.Neighboring Ukraine is also scaling up security, announcing Thursday that it would hold military drills with some 8,500 servicemen and 15 helicopters in an area near its borders with Poland and Belarus to counter a possible migrant crisis.As long as the international standoff continues, those trapped between the Polish security forces in front of them and the Belarusian security forces behind will have little but hope and smoldering fires to keep them going. CNN's Antonia Mortensen, Katharina Krebs and Sarah Fortinsky contributed to this report.

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SydneyFour of Australia's eight capital cities are now under Covid-19 lockdown, as authorities struggle to contain fresh outbreaks of the highly infectious Delta variant.Perth, the capital of Western Australia state, began a four-day lockdown at midnight Tuesday, while Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, will enter a three-day lockdown starting Tuesday evening.They join New South Wales' capital, Sydney, and Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, which are already under lockdown.Collectively, the four cities have a population of more than 10.2 million people, according to government data. As of Monday afternoon, the country has 271 active cases, the majority of which are from New South Wales, according to the national health departmentAustralia was celebrated for its initial response to the pandemic and for getting its economy more or less back on track long ago.Read MoreBut with that security has come complacency, particularly in the federal government, which failed to secure enough vaccine doses to prevent the regular "circuit breaker" lockdowns that come every time a handful of cases emerge, or even the longer restrictions the capital cities are experiencing now. Residents of Perth and the neighboring Peel region must stay home except for urgent reasons after officials detected a third case, linked to the outbreak in Sydney.And in Brisbane, the country's third largest city, people will be required to stay home except for essential work, health care, grocery shopping or exercise.Sydney in lockdown, borders shut and hardly anyone vaccinated. How long can Australia go on like this?Sydney, home to a fifth of Australia's 25 million population, is under a two-week lockdown until July 9, while the lockdown in Darwin was extended for another 72 hours until Friday. Concerns the Delta strain could spark significant outbreaks have also seen some form of restrictions in most other cities, with more than 20 million Australians, or about 80% of the population affected.Authorities late on Monday said people age under 60 would now be able to get the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine if approved by their doctor, who will be covered by a no-fault indemnity scheme, to ramp up a sluggish immunization drive.Vaccinations have also been made mandatory for high-risk aged-care workers and employees in quarantine hotels."I'm absolutely comfortable about the rollout through the aged care sector," Australia's chief medical officer Paul Kelly told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday.Lockdowns, swift contact tracing and strict social distancing rules have largely helped Australia keep its Covid-19 numbers relatively low, with just over 30,500 cases and 910 deaths -- but its vaccine rollout has hit several roadblocks.Officials two weeks ago limited the use of AstraZeneca vaccines only to people over 60 due to blood clot concerns, while recommending Pfizer shots to everyone under 60 in a major change to its immunization drive.Australia has fully vaccinated nearly 5% of its population, compared with more than 46% in the United States and 48% in the UK, according to Our World in Data. Its rates are more comparable with Indonesia and India, which, like much of the developing world, were left out of the agreements with pharmaceutical companies that secured hundreds of millions of vaccine doses for most of the rich world.CNN's Angela Dewan contributed to this report.

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A version of this story appeared in CNN's Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country's rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here.Hong Kong (CNN Business)China's growth is seriously slowing down as the country lurches from one economic threat to another. And while some of the biggest pain points appear to be easing, an unfolding crisis in real estate is emerging as one of Beijing's toughest challenges in the coming year. The country's GDP grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, expanding just 4.9% from a year earlier. Compared to the prior quarter, the economy grew a mere 0.2% in the July-to-September period — one of the weakest quarters since China started releasing such records in 2011.Disruptions due to the global shipping crisis and a massive energy crunch contributed to the slowdown.Shipping delays and mounting inventories in China have hit smaller manufacturers that are now hurting for cash, resulting in lost orders and production cuts. And factory output has been dented in large part because of power shortages, a result of high demand for fossil fuel that has clashed with a national push to reduce carbon emissions.But some of the most significant concerns for growth are now rippling through the real estate sector, which is suffering from the energy woes along with a government drive to curb excessive borrowing. Read MoreThese 5 Chinese real estate developers are already in troubleReal estate-related activities — including cement and steel production — registered steep contractions last month, as did property sales and new construction projects. That has led to reduced property investment, which contracted in September for the first time since March 2020.On Wednesday, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that average housing prices in 70 major cities dropped slightly in October from the previous month. Goldman Sachs estimated the month-on-month drop at an annualized rate of 0.5%, the first decline since April 2015.While the power crunch has undoubtedly weighed on the real estate sector, Beijing's crackdown is also taking its toll. Fearing the property market had become overheated, the government last year started requiring developers to cut their debt levels. It has also pledged to tame runaway home prices.Since then, companies like embattled conglomerate Evergrande have been grappling with major debt problems, triggering worries about the risk of contagion for the sector and the broader economy. Beijing seems unlikely to do much to ease its tight curbs on the real estate sector, according to economists at Société Générale — "possibly because they are attributing most of the blame to the power crunch, which has now eased but is not resolved.""To our mind, housing is the key and there seems nothing substantial in the near term to mitigate the downtrend," wrote the firm's Wei Yao and Michelle Lam in a Monday report. They added that there is a "very strong consensus among policymakers that housing is at the root of China's many structural problems."President Xi Jinping turns his fire on China's rich in push to redistribute wealthA real estate downturn will almost certainly continue to weigh on economic growth. Research firms and banks have already slashed their forecasts for China's GDP this year and next, worrying that the risks of a severe, property-led slowdown are rising.Oxford Economics, for example, cut its forecast for fourth quarter growth to 3.6% from 5%. The firm recently trimmed its 2022 GDP forecast to 5.4% from 5.8%, mostly due to concerns about the real estate sector, power shortages and Covid-19."Stakes are high in managing the property slowdown," wrote Louis Kuijs, head of Asia economics at Oxford Economics, in a Wednesday report. He added the "relatively large economic footprint" of the real estate sector in China — it comprises about a quarter or so of GDP — means even a gradual or "managed" slowdown would "significantly" affect the economy.A 'key' challenge long-termThe housing crackdown is China's "key long-term challenge," according to Aidan Yao, senior emerging Asia economist with AXA Investment Managers. He downgraded his forecast for GDP growth this year to 7.9% from 8.5%, partly because of Beijing's firm stance on controlling debt in the property market and elsewhere. Meanwhile, he sees some downside risks to his 2022 forecast of 5.5% growth.Chinese President Xi Jinping's desire to control the housing market is no secret. In 2017, he famously announced that "housing is for living and not for speculation."But Beijing's campaign has gained additional momentum during the coronavirus pandemic, as the government became concerned that too much cheap money was flooding a sector that was already highly leveraged. That worry led authorities to force developers last year to trim their debt levels.Alibaba pledges $15.5 billion to help China achieve 'common prosperity'This year, Xi has also ramped up promises to close what he sees as a worsening wealth gap, saying "common prosperity" would be a top government priority. That pledge has been reflected in tightening rules on all sorts of industries, including tech and other types of private enterprise. But it's also apparent in real estate, as Chinese state media outlets blame soaring housing prices for worsening income inequality. As all of this unfolds, a liquidity crunch has worsened among the real estate sector's weakest corporations. Evergrande — which is China's most-indebted developer — has repeatedly missed interest payments and warned it could default. The company's crisis has unsettled global investors in recent weeks, who worry a bankrupt Evergrande could lead to a domino effect. Other property firms, including Fantasia Holdings and Modern Land, have already indicated they are struggling to pay their debts.China's 'revolution' cost investors $3 trillion. So why aren't they running scared?Chinese authorities have tried to assuage fears about Evergrande. The People's Bank of China said Friday the company had mismanaged its business but risks to the financial system were "controllable."Yao, from AXA Investment Managers, said Beijing isn't likely to change its course on regulation. "Beijing's tolerance for short-term pains from actions that foster longer-term sustainability has been a major surprise to the market anticipating a blow-out growth number for 2021," he said. The tech crackdown, after all, has wiped more than $1 trillion off the value of major Chinese stocks worldwide, but isn't slowing down, either. Yao added that while there may be "further fine-tuning" of housing market policies, he sees "no reversal to the overall tightening stance."

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Story highlights"They are in a desperate situation," U.N. official says of migrants stuck in SerbiaAmnesty International criticizes governments for allowing the crisis to unfold (CNN)Refugees and migrants trying to find their way to a new life in Europe are now facing an added difficulty: increasingly wintry weather in the Balkans. At the Serbian border crossing of Berkasovo, more than 2,000 people were stuck in "hellish conditions" as they waited to get into Croatia, a U.N. refugee official said Monday."We have families, pregnant women, small babies, the elderly, three generations of families, an old woman in a wheel chair. They are in a desperate situation," said Melita Sunjic of the U.N. refugee agency. "The weather is horrible. We need blankets, raincoats, food, they are standing in the mud and their shoes are falling apart. We have cases of hypothermia too."Restrictions on the flow of migrants -- hundreds of thousands of whom have flocked to Europe so far this year -- have caused bottlenecks throughout the region.Thousands of migrants caught in European bottleneckRead MoreMany people spent Sunday night in "dire conditions" in Trnovec, Croatia, after being prevented from crossing the border into Slovenia, according to Amnesty International."Hundreds of children including babies as young as a month old were among the group, who walked or were carried in the rain," the rights group reported.Amnesty criticized the governments in the region for allowing the crisis to unfold."European leaders have known full well for months that a situation like this could arise, but have still failed to prevent it by putting in place available support mechanisms," said Barbora Cernusakova, a researcher for the group at the Croatia-Slovenia border.How you can help in the migrant crisisCNN's Lucy Pawle contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsTurkey, Netherlands dispute escalatesEarlier, Turkish minister was banned from Rotterdam, sparking violent clashes (CNN)Turkey will not allow the Dutch ambassador to Ankara to return to Turkey and has suspended high-level diplomatic relations between the two countries, a top government official has said. Deputy Turkish Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus announced the freeze in Ankara Monday amid an escalating row over Turkish officials' access to the Netherlands. Over the weekend, the Netherlands refused to allow Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to visit Rotterdam for a political rally."Why this time am I a terrorist? Are the Turks living in this country terrorists?" Cavusoglu asked in an interview Monday with CNN's "Connect the World."Soon after Cavusoglu was refused entry, the Dutch stopped Turkey's Family Affairs Minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya from entering the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam. She was later escorted out of the country. Read MoreViolent clashes erupted after the two ministers were prevented from addressing rallies in Rotterdam, where they hoped to drum up support for an April 16 referendum to give greater to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Refugee deal at stake?The deepening diplomatic row has prompted threats from Turkey to pull out of the EU-Migrant deal. JUST WATCHEDBana: I love Turkey, there's peace, no bombingReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBana: I love Turkey, there's peace, no bombing 02:05"Turkey should reconsider the land passage issue again," Turkey's EU Minister Omer Celik was quoted as telling journalists Monday by Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu.Struck last year, the deal was designed to stem the flow of migrants to Europe, in exchange for billions in funding and relaxed visa rules for Turks. Under the deal, the EU accepts one Syrian living in a Turkish camp for each migrant returned to Turkey in a "one-for-one" exchange, capped at 72,000 people. Anyone who crosses into Greece illegally will be sent back to Turkey.No explanation, minister complainsIn the interview with CNN on Monday, Cavusoglu said he'd been given no explanation as to why he was stopped from entering the Netherlands. The Dutch said it was due to public order and safety concerns. "Is there any one single Turkish Turk radicalized? They say no. So what is the security problem then? They don't give me any detail, I am the foreign minister of Turkey. I am not a terrorist. This is just excuse, unfortunately, to hide the real reasons," he said.Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has demanded answers from the Dutch. Cavusoglu suggested that a rise in racism, Islamophobia and xenophobia in the Netherlands and other European countries was to blame. The Dutch will vote in a general election on Wednesday, and far-right candidate Geert Wilders' anti-Islam, anti-EU Party for Freedom (PVV) is expected to make a strong showing.Cavusoglu also said the Netherlands and other European countries wished to "obstruct" the yes campaign for April's referendum on the Turkish constitution.The EU took the step of warning Turkey about the ramifications of the referendum, issuing a statement which said that consolidating the powers of the presidency would have implications for Turkey's long-held goal of EU membership."The proposed amendments, if approved at the referendum of 16 April, and especially their practical implementation, will be assessed in light of Turkey's obligations as an EU candidate country and as a member of the Council of Europe," it said.Nazi comments echoedAfter the foreign minister's visit to Rotterdam was blocked, Erdogan reacted angrily, comparing the Dutch government to Nazis. In response, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Erdogan's remarks were inflammatory and demanded an apology.A Dutch riot police officer tries to get his dog to let go of a man during a demonstration at the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam Sunday.The Netherlands lost more than 200,000 of its citizens when it was occupied by Nazi Germany in World War II.Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders believes it is now "quite impossible" for members of the Turkish government to campaign in the Netherlands for the upcoming referendum, he told CNN's Hala Gorani in an interview Monday. "We have now a situation which I think is unworkable," Koenders said.Koenders said that over the weekend he spoke on the phone with Cavusoglu about the situation, and he told his counterpart that the Dutch found the Nazi comments insulting. Why are Turkey and the Netherlands on the outs?"We were the victims of Nazism in the second world war," Koenders said.Appearing to defend Erdogan's inflammatory remarks about Nazis, Cavusoglu said: "Such attitudes, such policies and the violations of the European standards and the values and the Vienna conventions never happened since World War II. It didn't happen even during the World War II and it didn't happen maybe even during the Nazi (era) ... so that is why we are making the comparison."On Monday, the Dutch issued travel advice via Twitter for Dutch citizens in Turkey telling them to "avoid demonstrations and be alert" amid the bitter row between the two countries.But Cavusoglu said: "We will not target the Dutch people and we will not harm them because it is not their mistake. And the Dutch people are friends of Turkey and so many tourists are coming to Turkey and we have been friends for 400 years." CNN's Becky Anderson contributed to this story.

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Story highlightsLewis Hamilton wins Spanish GPBack-to-back wins for title leaderSebastian Vettel back in fourth (CNN)With a flawless drive Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the Spanish GP Sunday to extend his lead in the F1 title race to 17 points.After his unlikely victory in Azerbaijan, it was a second straight win for Hamilton as he bids for a fifth world championship -- and it could not have been more comfortable.Follow @cnnsport His teammate Valtteri Bottas finished over 20 seconds behind with Red Bull's Max Verstappen completing the podium.Teamwork makes the dream work 🙌#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #F1 pic.twitter.com/EcM4OUARqW— Formula 1 (@F1) 13 May 2018 Hamilton's nearest title challenger, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, finished a disappointing fourth, handicapped by a slow second pit stop which ultimately cost him valuable points.READ: Red Bull drivers shockingly crash as Hamilton wins chaotic GPRead MoreTo complete a sorry afternoon for Ferrari, his teammate Kimi Raikkonen was forced to retire, leaving Mercedes to take the lead in the constructors' championship with a 27-point advantage.Hamilton led from pole, with Vettel nipping ahead of Bottas to initially take second, but behind them there was carnage as Romain Grosjean span his Haas, with the luckless Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) and Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso) ploughing into him.LAP 1/66Pure carnage at the start 😱Grosjean OUTGasly OUTHulkenberg OUT#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #F1 pic.twitter.com/GSv24uxIDW— Formula 1 (@F1) 13 May 2018 While the three cars were cleared from the track a safety car was deployed, but once it moved aside Hamilton powered clear of his closest rivals."I felt a synergy with the car that I hadn't been feeling all year," said the Briton who was claiming his 64th career victory and third in Spain at the Circuit de Catalunya.Vettel came in for the second stop under Virtual Safety Car (VSC) conditions when Esteban Ocon's Force India stopped on the track.It looked a tactical error by Ferrari, but the German said the tires on his car were wearing faster than that of his closest rivals and he could not close the gap fast enough on Verstappen, who had stayed out.LAP 43/66The VSC ends, and Verstappen hits the back of Lance Stroll 💥His front wing endplate is damaged as a result#F1 🇪🇸 #SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/0wY2jwiu7y— Formula 1 (@F1) 13 May 2018 This despite the young Dutchman making an error during the VSC as he touched the back of the Williams of Lance Stroll, losing part of his front wing in the process.READ: Sebastian Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix after mechanic hit by Ferrari carAustralian Daniel Ricciardo was fifth in the second Red Bull ahead of Dane Kevin Magnussen in his Haas.Spaniards Carlos Sainz, of Renault, and two-time champion Fernando Alonso for McLaren finished seventh and eighth.Formula One : Charles Leclerc impresses on debut in AustraliaMexican Sergio Perez of Force India made a late overtaking move on Sauber's Charles Leclerc for ninth, but it had been another impressive performance by the young Monegasque, who was involved in a great early battle with home hero Alonso.Hamilton will go to the next round in the iconic venue of Monte Carlo with a spring in his step after an imperious drive, registering several lap records as he built his winning lead."That's more like it guys, great job," he told his team at race finish, having previously vented his frustrations after a slow start to the season with arch-rival Vettel leading up until the previous round in Baku.

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Story highlightsGreater Manchester Mayor calls for inquiry after soccer game abandonedSuspicious item was device left behind from training exercise, police saidMan Utd will now play Bournemouth Tuesday (CNN)After the relief that everybody was safely evacuated from Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium ahead of a key soccer game following the discovery of a suspicious item, questions are now being asked as to how an "incredibly lifelike explosive device" was at the ground in the first place.The item was actually a training device left in the stadium by a private company and Greater Manchester's Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd didn't hold back in his criticism of what he described as a "fiasco.""It is outrageous this situation arose and a full inquiry is required to urgently find out how this happened, why it happened and who will be held accountable," said Lloyd in a statement. Photos: Security fears prompt abandonment Photos: Security fears prompt abandonmentPolice officers stand on duty outside Old Trafford stadium after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth was abandoned Sunday.Hide Caption 1 of 5 Photos: Security fears prompt abandonmentThe decision to abandon the match was made after a suspicious package was found inside the stadium.Hide Caption 2 of 5 Photos: Security fears prompt abandonmentThe package was found in the north-west quadrant of the stadium, which prompted evacuation of the Stretford End and the Sir Alex Ferguson stand.Hide Caption 3 of 5 Photos: Security fears prompt abandonmentBefore the abandonment of the match was confirmed, and once areas of the stadium had been evacuated, sniffer dogs were brought in to search the stands.Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: Security fears prompt abandonmentThe Manchester United players, including Wayne Rooney, leave the field after warming up for what would have been their final game of the English Premier League season.Hide Caption 5 of 5Lloyd was particularly unhappy at the "waste of time of huge numbers of police officers and the army's bomb squad."He added: "Whilst this in no way demeans the professionalism of the police and stewards responsible for getting the fans out, or the supporters' calmness and cooperation during the evacuation, it is unacceptable that it happened in the first place."Read MoreThe discovery of the device prompted the evacuation of United's game against AFC Bournemouth, which was then canceled. "Following today's controlled explosion, we have since found out that the item was a training device which had accidentally been left by a private company following a training exercise involving explosive search dogs," Assistant Chief Constable John O'Hare of the Greater Manchester Police said in a statement Sunday.Mayor says urgent inquiry required into Old Trafford security fiasco. Read more: https://t.co/hMUfkLrEBe— Tony Lloyd - GMPCC (@GMPCC) May 15, 2016 "Whilst this item did not turn out to be a viable explosive, on appearance this device was as real as could be, and the decision to evacuate the stadium was the right thing to do, until we could be sure that people were not at risk."Explosive material accidentally left on school bus after training exerciseThe match was rescheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET), the Premier League said. "We would like to thank Manchester United's staff, the police and other emergency services for all their efforts today as well as rearranging the match for this coming Tuesday," the Premier League said in a statement. "Both Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth's management has been extremely helpful."Man Utd bus attacked before West Ham gameSniffer dogsUnited was due to to face off against Bournemouth in the final game of the English Premier League season on Sunday. The game could have qualified United for next season's Champions League -- European soccer's biggest competition -- if they had won and their local rivals Manchester City lost at Swansea.Shortly before the 3 p.m. kickoff, Manchester United staff alerted police to a suspicious item found in the toilets within the North West Quadrant, between the Sir Alex Ferguson stand and the Stretford End. Initially, a partial evacuation of the stadium was put in place while sniffer dogs searched the stands of the 75,000-capacity stadium.A sniffer dog patrols the Old Trafford stands.After the initial sweep a decision was made between police and Manchester United officials to abandon the game and a full controlled evacuation of the stadium was carried out. "We don't make these decisions lightly and we have done this today to ensure the safety of all those attending," O'Hare of Greater Manchester Police said.Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion of the device and determined it was not "viable." "Everyone remained calm, followed instructions, and worked with officers and stewards to ensure that a safe evacuation was quickly completed," O'Hare said. "Those present today were a credit to the football family and their actions should be recognized."Earlier in the day, fans praised United and emergency services for their handling of the situation.Please pause this evening and be thankful of that extraordinary work of authorities at Old Trafford helping to avoid a potential tragedy.— john davies (@renegadestyle) May 15, 2016 Outstanding work by Old Trafford security & Greater Manchester Police today. 👏🏻Could have been an unimaginable tragedy 😧— Liz Moore (@LizWorsley) May 15, 2016 Later Sunday, Manchester City drew 1-1 with Swansea to secure a place in next season's Champions League competition.CNN's Scott Reeves contributed to this report.

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This story was excerpted from the August 24 edition of CNN's Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. Click here to read past editions and subscribe. (CNN)It's getting hard to remember when the US had foreign policy victories.Two decades of post-9/11 warfare are ending with the United States effectively handing back Afghanistan to the same fundamentalist power, the Taliban, that was in control when it started. The war in Iraq, fought on false pretenses, not only distracted from the Afghanistan War but turned into a costly, morale-sapping disaster. A US-led bid to prevent genocide in Libya left anarchy behind. The campaign to crush ISIS in Syria saw the US ultimately deserting America's Kurdish allies. And ex-President Donald Trump's whole term alienated America's friends and offered legitimacy to its autocratic foes. No one is now sure which path Washington will pursue in the world more than four years in advance. It's not all been terrible. The US did prevent Afghanistan being a terror haven for 20 years where al Qaeda could operate with impunity, though that is now in doubt. It seriously degraded ISIS in the Middle East. The Obama administration finally killed Osama bin Laden. And new diplomatic openings with nations like India have spanned administrations. The Western alliance has wobbled in recent years, but it survived. But America's tortured domestic politics are hampering any long-term coherence in its foreign policy. The US negotiated a deal to quell Iran's nuclear program, walked out, then wanted back in. It entered the Paris climate deal, left, rejoined and a Republican president would probably quit again. Relations with Israel are so politicized — in both countries — that a US role that led to Israel-Palestinian handshakes on the White House lawn is long gone. Russia's election meddling worked because it exploited and exacerbated America's internal estrangement. The Afghan withdrawal was based on domestic political factors, not global strategy. The world is a different, more volatile place than it was after the Cold War. And US military might still offer a security umbrella without which its allies in Europe and Asia cannot thrive. There's unity on the next big challenge — confronting a rival superpower, China — if little agreement on how to do it. Read MoreBut the democracy-threatening political and cultural battle tearing America from within has cost the power that guaranteed stability for 70 years, the capacity to exert coherent, consistent leadership in the world. 'You have been accused of helping the Americans'The Taliban have issued a death sentence for one Afghan man whose brother worked as an interpreter for US troops. In a threatening letter, the fundamentalist group wrote: "You have been accused of helping the Americans. You are also accused of providing security to your brother, who has been an interpreter." It continues: "You chose this path for yourself and your death is eminent [sic], God willing."The letter underlines the risk that thousands of Afghans have undertaken to help US troops over the past two decades -- and contradicts assurances that Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid made last week, as the group tries to project a more moderate image to the world. "Nobody will be harmed in Afghanistan," Mujahid said. "Of course, there is a huge difference between us now and 20 years ago."'You are not a horse. You are not a cow'At last, some rare good news on the pandemic. The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted permanent authorization to the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, which had previously been administered on an emergency basis. The certification not only confirms the scientific case that the dose is safe and effective -- it also could convince holdouts skeptical of what they viewed as an "experimental" drug to get vaccinated, and could give state and local political, medical, educational, military and corporate leaders more incentive to mandate vaccines. The next big step in ending the pandemic could come when doses are finally approved for kids. As schools restart, many parents are frantic about the Delta variant, which is proving more dangerous to youngsters than previous manifestations of the novel coronavirus. Of course, the politics of a pandemic that has unleashed an ideological culture war on the right have not abated. More science won't change minds made up for political reasons. But vaccine rates are rising as the Delta variant rages across the heartland, especially in conservative, Southern states where inoculation rates were low. At a rally in Alabama on Saturday night, even Trump advised fans to get the shot, which his administration helped develop. But boos from his crowd mean he's unlikely to spend political capital to push vaccines hard. And get this crazy twist. Following crank "cure" claims for substances like hydroxychloroquine and Trump's infamous musings on disinfectant, some people have been tempted by ivermectin, a drug used to deworm livestock, which was featured on conservative and social media. While some Americans are loath to take an FDA-approved drug, it seems they'll happily gobble down medicine for animals. The FDA was forced to tweet: "You are not a horse. You are not a cow. Seriously, y'all. Stop it."

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(CNN)Two Trump-appointed federal judges have rejected claims from January 6 defendants that they're being treated unfairly, because of their conservative politics, compared with left-leaning rioters in Portland, Oregon, in the summer of 2020.Judge Trevor McFadden on Tuesday became the second judge in two weeks to reject the comparisons, which are popular in right-wing circles, after his colleague in Washington, DC's, federal court Carl Nichols made a similar ruling last week.McFadden and Nichols both said the US Capitol riot defendants' arguments didn't have enough evidence to show discrimination. In one January 6 case, defendant David Lee Judd had asked McFadden to dig into Justice Department records about prosecution decisions in Portland and DC, claiming he was being treated unfairly compared with similar defendants on the West Coast. The Capitol rioters were overwhelmingly Trump supporters unhappy with the 2020 election result, while many of the left-leaning protesters in Portland said they were fighting against racial inequality and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's murder.Judge rejects Proud Boys' First Amendment claims in January 6 conspiracy caseMcFadden refused Judd's request on Tuesday, explaining that the Portland riots didn't have the same severe consequences as the attempted coup on January 6.Read More"Although both Portland and January 6 rioters attacked federal buildings, the Portland defendants primarily attacked at night, meaning that they raged against a largely vacant courthouse," McFadden wrote. "In contrast, the January 6 rioters attacked the Capitol in broad daylight. And many entered it. ... Their actions endangered hundreds of federal officials in the Capitol complex. Members of Congress cowered under chairs while staffers blockaded themselves in offices, fearing physical attacks from the rioters."Judd is charged in a nine-person indictment related to a three-hour battle inside one of the Capitol tunnels. Prosecutors say he threw a firecracker at police while they tried to hold back the mob. He pleaded not guilty.Nichols, weighing the case against another January 6 defendant, Garrett Miller, said on December 21 that the unrest in the two cities had "obvious differences" and the disruptions put hundreds of government officials at risk. "The Portland rioters' conduct, while obviously serious, did not target a proceeding prescribed by the Constitution and established to ensure a peaceful transition of power," Nichols wrote. "Nor did the Portland rioters, unlike those who assailed America's Capitol in 2021, make it past the buildings' outer defenses."January 6 panel stands down on request for some Trump documents after pushback from Biden administrationMcFadden did criticize the Justice Department for dropping cases against the rioters in Oregon -- decisions that prosecutors made during both the Trump and Biden administrations, he noted -- calling the moves "suspicious."McFadden's sharp words for the Justice Department are likely to fuel right-wing criticism of the aggressive approach that law enforcement has taken toward hundreds of January 6 defendants, many of whom are now casting themselves as political martyrs.McFadden noted that the Justice Department ultimately dropped 27 cases against Portland rioters, including five that had charged felonies. "Rarely has the Government shown so little interest in vigorously prosecuting those who attack federal officers," he wrote, echoing a similar critique he had made this fall. "Especially during moments of politically charged unrest, the Justice Department must strive for even-handed justice. Judd raises troubling questions about the Department's adherence to this imperative in Portland."The Justice Department has also rejected these comparisons. Federal prosecutors have pointed out that many of the Capitol rioters bragged about their alleged crimes and posted photos online, while most of the rioters in Portland tried to obscure their identities by wearing masks and bandannas and rioting under the cover of darkness.

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(CNN)Police are searching for a 4-year-old girl who went missing from a campsite in Western Australia on Saturday. Cleo Smith, who was last seen at around 1.30 a.m. local time Saturday, was staying in a tent at the Blowholes campsite in Macleod, according to a statement from Western Australia Police Force published Monday."Grave concerns are held for Cleo's safety," the statement reads. "WA Police are exploring all possibilities and have a number of investigative resources to assist including detectives from the Homicide Squad as well as Forensics and local detectives."Cleo was wearing a pink one-piece sleep suit with a blue and yellow pattern, police said, adding that she was last seen sleeping in a red and black sleeping bag.Missing toddler found after three days lost in the Australian bushShe is around 110 centimeters (3 feet, 7 inches) tall with hazel eyes and honey-blonde hair, the statement added.Read MoreThe rural settlement of Macleod sits between the sea and Lake Macleod, around 30 miles north of the town of Carnarvon.The family are from Carnarvon and are familiar with the Macleod area as they often go camping there, according to CNN affiliate 9 News.On Monday, officers were searching a number of shacks along the coastline, the police said.Police have appealed for anyone who stayed at the campsite or had been nearby to contact them.Cleo's mother, Ellie Smith, posted an appeal for information on Facebook.A 14-year-old boy with autism who went missing for 2 days on a mountain has been found"It's been over 24 hours since I last seen the sparkle in my little girls eyes! Please help me find her! If you hear or see anything at all please call the police!" she wrote."Last seen 1:30am and gone when woken up at 6am from our shared tent. Very very unusual for Cleo," she added.Police Inspector Jon Munday said the authorities were "throwing everything" at the search, but did not provide many other details, according to 9 News."It's been reported a sleeping bag is missing. Other than that I really am not at liberty to divulge what else we believe may be missing," Munday said, adding that marine searches hadn't found any sign of the little girl."We're comfortable that they (the police) have done the best they can," he said.

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