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(CNN)It's barely been 48 hours since Nick Kyrgios made headlines for mocking Rafael Nadal's routine, and now, he's causing another stir. In his fourth-round, five-set tie-break victory against Russian Karen Khachanov at the Australian Open, Kyrgios appeared to injure his right hand after attempting a full dive across the court. And in the midst of a tense fourth set, not one to shy away from the outrageous, he tried to finish a brilliant rally with a 'tweener' -- a shot hit from between the players' legs. There's never a dull moment with @NickKyrgios on court 😮First he plays an unnecessary failed tweener, then drama follows as he argues with the umpire over his bleeding hand 🇦🇺 Watch the #AusOpen LIVE📺 Eurosport 1 and 2📱💻🖥 Eurosport Player: https://t.co/0Fa7uXMVB9 pic.twitter.com/eXNEsSPmbe— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) January 25, 2020 His shot not only landed well wide of the court, but in the aftermath, with the score at 5-4 to the Australian, tempers flared as Kyrgios looked after his injured hand. The chair umpire -- who did not see the injury -- handed Kyrgios a time violation for taking too long to put his towel down, while Kyrgios argued he was trying to avoid having the ball boy touch his bloody towel by setting it down himself. Read More"My hand's bleeding. What do you want me to do?" exclaimed Kyrgios on court. "There's blood all over the towel so I told the ball kid not to touch it. That's all I said."What, are you stupid? Take it back then. Why do I get a time violation for it?"Kyrgios brandished the towel at the umpire to prove his injury -- all the while decrying the decision -- before returning to the baseline to continue. He received treatment on his hand at the end of the game, all the while arguing with the umpire. Kyrgios argues with the chair umpire during his match against Khachanov.READ: Roger Federer survives huge scare against John Millman in Australian Open epicIn the headlinesKyrgios progressed to the last 16 of the Australian Open with a thrilling victory over Khachanov, who saved match point in the fourth set to take it to the final set. The Australian raced into a two-set lead but some battling tennis from the Russian brought him level. Nonetheless, cheered on by his home crowd, Kyrgios won a tiebreak to advance to the next round. Kyrgios celebrates after beating Khachanov.He will be in for a tense clash with Nadal following his mocking of the Spanish star's pre-serve routine a few days ago. In response to a time violation at the end of the second set, Kyrgios imitated the 19-time Grand Slam winner -- a swipe of the hair on either side followed by a pick at the seat of his shorts.His impression raised a grin on the face of the chair umpire in Melbourne.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosEarly in the third set, his opponent, Gilles Simon of France, also received a time violation, and cracked up Kyrgios by doing his own rendition of Rafa's routine.After his second-round victory, Nadal said he "didn't care" about the Kyrgios' impression.

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Orleans, France (CNN Business)Food labels already indicate how good or bad a product is for you. But good or bad for the planet? That's often much less clear. Now a growing number of brands are labeling their products to show their climate impact.Swedish food company Felix is one of them. For two days in October, Felix opened a pop-up store in Stockholm, where all items were priced based on their carbon footprint. The bigger their emissions, the higher the price.The idea was to demonstrate how easy it is for shoppers to make climate-friendly choices when products are clearly labeled. Each customer was given a budget in "carbon dioxide equivalents" to shop for a week's worth of groceries. While the pop-up was a short initiative to raise awareness, Felix already lists on its website the greenhouse gas emissions associated with all its foods — from the cultivation of the ingredients to the finished product. Products are given a "low climate footprint" label if their emissions are no more than half of the average for food in Sweden. Felix's marketing manager Thomas Sjöberg says it's important that the labeling can be easily understood. Read More"We know that the numbers alone don't make sense to consumers," says Sjöberg. "To give the figures meaning, we have created a climate scale that clearly shows the current average and which climate footprint is low."Shoppers at the Felix pop-up store paid for food using "carbon dioxide equivalents."A poll commissioned by the Carbon Trust, which certifies the carbon footprints of various products, found that two-thirds of consumers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States support carbon labeling on products. No government has yet made labeling a legal requirement, according to the Carbon Trust.However, climate labels are starting to take off. Meat-substitute brand Quorn introduced climate labels for 60% of its product volume earlier this year, and Unilever (UL) recently set out a plan to communicate the carbon footprint of every product it sells. Complex formulaEvaluating a food's true carbon footprint isn't easy and brands are teaming up with specialist platforms that crunch data using complex calculation tools to work out emissions across the whole production chain.Oatly calculates the footprint of its oat-based drinks, from the agricultural processes all the way to the grocery store, with the help of CarbonCloud, a startup spun out of research at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden. How smart nets and scanners could keep more fish in the sea"We have developed a web platform that allows the food producers to perform detailed climate assessments without them needing to understand any of the science or the mathematics behind it," explains CarbonCloud CEO David Bryngelsson.Companies like Oatly input information including their ingredients, energy use, waste production and how products are shipped, and CarbonCloud's web tool does the rest.As well as using the information to label their products, businesses can see how their climate impact would change if they switched suppliers or to renewable energy, for example.CarbonCloud has done assessments for hundreds of products and brands including Estrella, Nude and Naturli', and says interest is increasing rapidly."The industry is screaming for this — to get reliable, high detailed information with as little work as possible," says Bryngelsson.At the moment the food industry doesn't have a standardized approach to calculating carbon figures, but Sjöberg says the most important thing is to give consumers the information that's currently available."In the future, hopefully we will see a common ground for how we calculate and how we label products," he says. "But as for right now, the climate can't wait."

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Story highlightsBarrett brothers made All Blacks historyTrio of siblings played in same Test sideDiscuss upbringing and World Cup hopesThis article was originally published on February 25, 2019. (CNN)When asked what he planned to do after retiring from rugby, Kevin Barrett -- or "Smiley," as he was nicknamed -- announced he was "going to breed some All Blacks."A bold statement, but he did just that. Three of them, to be precise -- the first trio of siblings to ever start a game for New Zealand's hallowed rugby team.Beauden -- a World Cup winner and two-time player of the year -- Jordie, and Scott made history when they linked arms to sing the national anthem before taking on France in 2018. It's not uncommon for two brothers to line up for the All Blacks -- 46 sets have done so in the past -- but for a single family to have such a foothold within the current team is unprecedented. Good genes certainly play their part: Dad Kevin was an uncompromising second row forward in his playing days, turning out for provincial side Taranaki 167 times, while Mom Robyn was a strong runner and a talented netball and basketball player.Read MoreBut growing up on a dairy farm on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island did its bit for the boys too. "It certainly helped just having acres and acres of green grass, a back lawn where there's goal posts and plenty of siblings and cousins around to compete with and play against," Beauden, who has more than 75 All Blacks caps to his name, tells CNN World Rugby. "I think that the only thing that mum ever forced us into doing something was dropping us off at the top of the road and grabbing our school bag. She'd give us a pair of sneakers and say, 'Run home.'"From left to right, Barrett brothers Jordie, Beauden, and Scott after New Zealand's test match against Samoa in 2017. READ: England leaves changing room spotless after Wales defeatBut on the playground that was the family farm, shoes were unnecessary. Barefoot running was usually the way the siblings roamed the pastureland surrounding their home. "I was more than happy to not wear shoes. The only time we wore shoes was on Sunday when we went to church," says Beauden. "Our feet were pretty tough back then, I couldn't do it today."Swapping sportsA competitive urge came naturally to the Barrett boys, often at the expense of Jordie -- the youngest of the family's five brothers."Most of them aren't very nice memories, I spent a lot of the time crying and trying to compete and be as good as my older brothers," he says. "But it was a very good position to be in. I was lucky, I always had boys to kick the ball around with or play backyard cricket with so that was a pretty cool position to be in."There are eight Barrett siblings in total, each of whom carries the sport-obsessed genes. Kane, the eldest, was a talented rugby player turning out for Taranaki and Super Rugby side the Blues before concussion forced him to retire early, and Blake, the fourth brother, also plays at the local club.There are then three younger sisters who enjoy swimming, netball, and dancing. Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyEngland, 2015 – New Zealand became the first side to retain the Rugby World Cup after defeating Australia 34-17 in the final at Twickenham Stadium. Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyNew Zealand, 2011 – The All Blacks ended a 24-year drought when they lifted the Web Ellis trophy on home soil in 2011. Here, Ma'a Nonu greets raucous crowds during the victory parade in Wellington. Hide Caption 2 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyFrance, 2007 – South Africa claimed its second title in France in 2007, defeating England 6-15 at the Stade de France in Paris. Hide Caption 3 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyAustralia, 2003 – England became the first -- and to this day the only -- northern hemisphere side to win the World Cup in 2003 by defeating Australia 20-17 in Sydney. Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson struck the winning drop goal in extra-time.Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyWales, 1999 – Australia's second World Cup victory in 1999 came eight years after its first. A 35-12 victory over France saw John Eales' side lift the trophy in Cardiff.Hide Caption 5 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historySouth Africa, 1995 – It's one of rugby's most iconic images -- South African President Nelson Mandela presenting the World Cup to Springbok captain Francois Pienaar in 1995. The victory helped unite the nation shortly after the end of apartheid. Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyEngland, 1991 – Australia first tasted World Cup victory in 1991 after narrowly defeating England 12-6 in the final.Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a historyNew Zealand, 1987 – The All Blacks won the inaugural Rugby World Cup on home soil in 1987. Captain David Kirk kisses the trophy following victory over France in Auckland. Hide Caption 8 of 8READ: Wales in pole position after Six Nations win over EnglandEven the family's rugby internationals continue to flit between sports today. Jordie and Beauden speak with CNN at the T20 Black clash, a charity cricket game pitching the country's best cricketers against its rugby stars. For Jordie, who lashed a 42 not out at the crease and picked up two wickets, both sports come easily. "In the end, rugby just made a decision for itself, really," the 22-year-old says of a potential career on the cricket pitch. "I enjoyed my cricket growing up and played it right until first year at university -- basically until I couldn't play both, and it was as simple as that."'A shiver down your spine'That three brothers from a rural corner of New Zealand have all gone on to play Test rugby is credit to the country's pathway system. It's not just that New Zealand, with a population of little more than four million, excels at rugby's elite level. Pitches are everywhere and clubs are in nearly every town. Rugby is in the country's lifeblood, and boys and girls of all ages dream of playing for the national teams. "I just remember, it seemed to be the thing to do to get up a three o'clock in the morning and watch the All Blacks play England or South Africa," says Beauden. "It was just part of who were, and I imagine it's the same today."I think New Zealand Rugby do an exceptional job, the way it's set up from the All Blacks, right down to grassroots. There's a clear path young players can take if they want to be an All Black, if they're talented, or if they get opportunities."There's a pretty convincing argument that the All Blacks are the most successful sports franchise in history, boasting a better record than Brazil in football or Australia in cricket. Their 125-year win ratio is over 75%, more than any other major national sports team.JUST WATCHEDThe story of the 'greatest rugby player on earth'ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHThe story of the 'greatest rugby player on earth' 02:26READ: England rugby star on family fighting, injuries, and his World Cup 'dream'Engrained in the team's identity is the haka. Performed before each game, it was originally a Maori ritual undertaken by the country's indigenous people ahead of battle. Today, it unites the All Blacks -- many of whom are from different ethnic backgrounds."Whoever does the haka, it sends a shiver down your spine," says Scott, who made his international debut in November 2016. "It gets your blood boiling and that's what you look forward to -- the time before games. It's something special, for sure."When I got on the field it just happened so quick and I loved every minute of it because that's what every Kiwi boy growing up wants to do -- play for the All Blacks. It's a dream come true."Tasting successNew Zealand was the top-ranked side in the world for close to a decade before recently being pushed into second by Wales. This year the All Blacks will go in search of a record third straight World Cup win and would be most punters' favorite to win. It won't be straightforward, though. JUST WATCHEDDan Carter on Japanese rugby and New ZealandReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDan Carter on Japanese rugby and New Zealand 03:10Northern hemisphere rugby is in a stronger position than ever with Ireland defeating the All Blacks late last year and England and Wales also running hot. The three Barrett brothers are all part of the squad traveling to Japan this year. While they admit time with the whole family together can be difficult to come by, a victory for the All Blacks would no doubt bring them all together.It did when Beauden, a try-scorer in the 2015 final as New Zealand beat Australia at Twickenham, brought the Web Ellis Cup back to the family farm. Celebrations saw Dad fill the trophy with milk from their cows.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features and videos"Creamy white milk looks so good in the gold cup," says Beauden.You imagine victory this year would taste pretty sweet, too.

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Story highlightsNico Rosberg wins the Monaco Grand Prix 30 years after his father's victory Rosberg led from start to finish in his Mercedes in an incident filled race Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel finishes second, ahead of teammate Mark WebberThe race had to be stopped briefly after a crash involving Pastor MaldonadoLike father, like son. Nico Rosberg won an incident filled Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday 30 years after his father Keke's victory on the famed city circuit. Rosberg, the pole sitter, led from start to finish in his Mercedes to give the team its first victory of the season. He had been on pole in Spain and Bahrain, the previous two races, but didn't manage to make the podium as tire issues surfaced. Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull overtook Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton early in the race and grabbed second, nearly four seconds behind Rosberg, and ahead of teammate and last year's winner Mark Webber. "It's amazing," Rosberg said. "This is my home. I've grown up here all my life and it's really special." The race was stopped for about 20 minutes after a crash involving Pastor Maldonado and Max Chilton because a barrier had to be repaired. Chilton was assessed a drive through penalty. Maldonado walked away and later spoke to reporters. "It was scary," he said. "Chilton crossed my line and it was very dangerous."JUST WATCHEDRed Bull Show RunReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHRed Bull Show Run 02:57JUST WATCHEDIndia's F1 storyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHIndia's F1 story 02:44JUST WATCHEDStirling Moss: A history of SilverstoneReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHStirling Moss: A history of Silverstone 03:01Ferrari's Felipe Massa also crashed in a similar incident to his accident in practice Saturday. Massa, starting last on the grid, had to be fitted with a neck brace. And Romain Grosjean, who lost control of his Lotus throughout practice in Monaco, hit the back of Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo in the latter stages. Read: Monaco results and championship standings Again the safety car was needed. Through it all, Rosberg never relinquished his advantage as the pole sitter in Monaco won for the ninth time in the past 10 editions in the principality. The slow pace suited Mercedes' tires. "The whole weekend went perfectly," Rosberg said. "I had a terrible start and I was close with Sebastian and Lewis but after that I controlled the pace."The car was really good, the tires held on OK and that was really the key, so a massive thanks to the team. I'm ecstatic."We've had such a difficult time the last couple races and dropping back so much. That was a little bit in the back of my mind but it was OK. I hope this is going to last."F1 interactive: Discover the secrets of Monaco's circuitVettel increased his lead atop the individual standings to 21 points over Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen, who finished 10th. Vettel didn't seem to like the less than quick pace. "Overall, I'm happy and pleased with the result," said Vettel. "We know it's difficult to overtake here. Congratulations to Nico. He had the pace and the tires. We had a fantastic start, but there was no room to overtake and I had to lift.JUST WATCHEDNissan unveils 'Batmobile'ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHNissan unveils 'Batmobile' 02:14JUST WATCHEDLorenzo: Motorcycling is like dancingReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHLorenzo: Motorcycling is like dancing 03:31 "I was surprised by the slow pace of the opening laps. You expect two silver arrows in front of you and we had two buses in front going for a cruise."Hamilton was pleasantly surprised Saturday that he managed to claim second in qualifying. But he slipped to fourth on race day, not helped by the intervention of the safety car following Massa's crash. "I don't put it down to bad luck at all," he said. "I wasn't good enough this weekend. Big congratulations to Nico and the team, they did a great job today and I have to keep working harder."Rosberg's victory came hours after Red Bull and Ferrari lodged a protest over tire testing done by Mercedes with Pirelli following the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this month. Testing in season isn't allowed. Rosberg, meanwhile, will attempt to make it consecutive wins in the next race in Montreal in two weeks.

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New York (CNN Business)Coors Light is ditching plastic rings on its six-packs and replacing them with an environmentally friendlier option.Beginning later this year, Coors Light will instead be packaged in cardboard wrap carriers that are recyclable and sustainably sourced.Molson Coors (TAP) announced the change Tuesday, saying Coors Light is the largest beer brand in North America to make the switch. By 2025, all of the company's roughly 30 brands it distributes in North America — which include Blue Moon and Miller Lite — will use the cardboard packaging. Plastic rings have been used for decades to link together multi-packs of canned drinks, but they pose a risk to wildlife and have been linked to increased ocean pollution. Experts expect there will be more plastic than fish in global oceans by 2050, according to the World Economic Forum.Coors Light's new cardboard beer packaging.Such sobering statistics have fueled growing calls to eliminate single-use plastics across the business world, including from consumers. Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley told CNN Business the change is "pretty important" to its customers, which have increasingly been seeking out more sustainable products. Read More"Our consumers like the thought of products they consume being environmentally friendly," Hattersley said. "The amount of plastic recycled is very, very low." Molson Coors says the switch to cardboard wrap carriers will eliminate 1.7 million pounds of plastic annually, Hattersley noted, adding that "that's a significant amount of plastic that will be out of the system forever." The trends Coors is seeing in its customers are backed up by wider statistics: A recent survey from GlobalData found 57% of US consumers say that plastic-free packaging is very important in their purchasing decisions. The research firm said that plastic rings used in beer packaging have received "heavy backlash following viral images of ocean wildlife getting caught up in them."Molson is beginning the plastic-ring phase-out with Coors Light because it's the largest brand in its portfolio. The company is investing $85 million in new machinery at its factories to make the switch.Cardboard packaging is already in use for Molson Coors beer brands distributed in the United Kingdom, and Hattersley said the company has made "significant progress" in the changeover in Canada. So far, the product has received "very positive" feedback in countries where cardboard is currently in use, he added. Molson joins other brands making changes in the US and worldwide. other Guinness, owned by Diageo (DEO), announced in 2019 it would switch to cardboard packaging. A year later, Budweiser Brewing Group in the United Kingdom announced similar changes, but still uses plastic rings for its US products. In Europe, Carlsberg went a different route and created a "Snap Pack" that bonds cans together with glue.

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Story highlightsNick Price is a three-time major winner (CNN)Three-time major winner Nick Price can look back on many great sporting memories. The Zimbabwean golfer won his first ever PGA Tour event back in 1983, beating the great Jack Nicklaus by four strokes at the World Series of Golf in Akron, Ohio. Follow @cnnsport He shot a round of 63 at the 1986 Masters -- a course record at Augusta Country Club that stands to this day -- eventually placing fifth. It took him almost eight years before he won a second title -- the Byron Nelson Classic in 1991 -- and then he really hit a purple patch. After claiming the 1992 PGA Championship title at Bellerive Country Club, Missouri, Price earned back-to-back major victories at the British Open and PGA Championship in 1994. Read MoreREAD: The longest hole of golf ever playedJUST WATCHEDTiger Woods' ideal day: 'Caddyshack,' oatmeal?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTiger Woods' ideal day: 'Caddyshack,' oatmeal? 01:35He topped the Tour money list in 1993 and 1994, setting new earnings records, and spent an impressive 43 weeks as No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings. With 18 Tour victories to his name, it was no surprise to see Price inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003. JUST WATCHEDWhat does it take to make Jason's perfect Day?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWhat does it take to make Jason's perfect Day? 02:09But, after a long and illustrious career, what would be the 60-year-old's perfect day? Visit CNN.sport/golf for more news and featuresFrom a hearty breakfast to a round of golf with Winston Churchill, watch the video at the top of the page to find out more. Video produced by Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN

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London (CNN)UK lawmakers have delivered a stark assessment of the conduct of British spies and their US allies in the decade after 9/11, concluding it was "inexcusable" that UK security officials participated in or tolerated the freewheeling counter-terror practices of the time, like detainee abuse or extraordinary rendition.The exhaustive report, the product of 30,000 hours of work and 50 hours of oral evidence to Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), focused on a still-uncomfortable yet distant counter-terrorism struggle against al Qaeda a decade ago. It largely exonerated UK agencies in the direct abuse of terror suspects.It concluded UK officials had never engaged in physical abuse of detainees between 2001 and 2010, had only been "involved" in it twice, and witnessed it firsthand 13 times. Only nine cases of UK officials delivering "verbal abuse" to detainees were reported over the nine-year period.But it noted there were 127 incidents in which UK officials were made aware of mistreatment by foreign services, and that in 232 cases UK officials continued to supply intelligence or questions to be asked in interrogation by foreign allies, despite being aware of detainee mistreatment."It is easy to criticize with the benefit of hindsight," said Dominic Grieve, a member of Parliament and the chairman of the ISC, in a statement accompanying the report. Read More"We wish to be absolutely clear that we do not seek to blame individual officers acting under immense pressure. Our findings must be viewed in the context in which the events took place. The pace of work after 9/11, both in Afghanistan and London, was frenetic: We do not underestimate the pressure that the agencies experienced whilst dealing with the imperative to protect the UK and prevent another attack on the scale of 9/11.""With that said, more could have been done at an agency and ministerial level to seek to influence US behavior. More could also have been done to distance themselves from mistreatment of detainees.The intense scrutiny and at times scolding language of the report contrasts with rhetoric in the White House over detainee abuse. President Donald Trump, as a candidate, declared he believes "torture works". US officials deny that is the case, or that US officials abuse detainees. The current director of the CIA, Gina Haspel, has said she would not restart the controversial "enhanced interrogation" program. But she has faced questions over her role as supervisor of a CIA "black site" in Thailand where harsh interrogations took place, and had a role in the destruction of CIA interrogation tapes.The report emphasized the distance between US hardline political rhetoric and European intelligence practice, many issues of which remain current as the US and its European allies struggle to remove foreign ISIS fighters from custody in northern Syria so they can be tried in Western courts.A UK security source said after the report's release: "Today, we do things differently. We have learned the lessons of those difficult post-9/11 years and structures have matured, both in SIS [MI6, Britain's foreign intelligence service] and across government."While many of its conclusions were historical, the ISC report did call on the UK government to spell out within three months its current policy over UK airspace and territory being used for any possible American rendition flights, saying it was "astonishing" how little progress had been made in this area. It also reported that there were three cases between 2001-2010 in which MI6 or MI5 (British foreign and domestic intelligence, respectively) paid or offered to pay unspecified others to conduct an "extraordinary rendition" for them.In the era of ISIS's brutality and the at-times zero-tolerance Western response to it, the report's focus on a handful of misdemeanors highlighted the cultural change and increased scrutiny of British spies since former UK Prime Minister David Cameron ordered it in 2010.British Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the ISC report in a statement, and said the focus for the UK at the time had been "doing everything possible to prevent further loss of innocent life, both here and overseas ... With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear that UK personnel were working within a new and challenging operating environment for which, in some cases, they were not prepared."A UK security source said the post 9/11 challenge to intelligence agencies was "simply unprecedented in its scale." The source added that MI6 had few counter-terror sources or experience holding detainees.The UK security source said: "Ethical and professional standards, integrity and values run through everything we do... Legislation and oversight are vital to us; staff must have the confidence that the legal basis for our activity is solid. We have drawn the right lessons for the years under review, and that they are embedded in the practices of the modern SIS [MI6]."The source added British spies wanted "a robust system of independent oversight and accountability: it is a critical part of our values, and of the democratic order that this service seeks to protect ... We have had to learn some tough lessons. Today we face unprecedented levels of threat, be that from terrorism or hybrid warfare. Brave men and women who work for us, often at great personal risk, mean that MI6 is active and effective."

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(CNN)Like most every other nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been participating behind closed doors in so-called "moot court" sessions to prepare for her upcoming hearings, according to a source familiar. Under the system, allies play the role of hostile senators, launching questions or comments meant to rattle a nominee or throw her off course.At these sessions -- sometimes referred to as "murder boards" due to their intensity -- Jackson will likely be grilled on allegations Republicans have already floated: That she is soft on crime. Her supporters believe the Republican strategy during the hearings is two-fold: Raise questions about Jackson's experience as a judge, public defender, her time spent on a federal commission that ultimately slashed drug sentences, and briefs she crafted supporting detainees at Guantanamo Bay. After that, they could pivot to attack the policies of the Biden administration in general.But Jackson -- who saw a preview of some similar questions the last time she went before Congress less than a year ago -- will be prepared. Read MoreAlready, for example, Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley launched a Twitter thread on Wednesday charging that Jackson's record reveals a "pattern" of letting child porn offenders off the hook for their appalling crimes, both as a judge and as a policymaker. "This goes beyond 'soft on crime,'" he charged.In its first flash of anger concerning her nomination, the White House blasted Hawley for the attacks. A White House spokesman called the tweets "toxic and weakly-presented misinformation that relies on taking cherry-picked elements of her record out of context -- and it buckles under the lightest scrutiny." Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin said Sunday that Hawley was "wrong" and "unfair in his analysis.""Judge Jackson has been scrutinized more than any person I can think of. This is her fourth time before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In three previous times, she came through with flying colors and bipartisan support, the last time as soon as just last year," the Illinois Democrat said on ABC's "This Week." A CNN review of the material in question shows that Jackson has mostly followed the common judicial sentencing practices in these kinds of cases, and that Hawley took some of her comments out of context by suggesting they were opinions, rather than follow-up questions to subject-matter experts.American Bar Association rates Biden nominee Jackson 'well qualified' to serve on Supreme CourtSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took a more constrained approach in a floor speech vowing that the hearing will be a "serious and dignified process." But the Kentucky Republican took aim at the fact that President Joe Biden has lauded Jackson for the professional diversity she brings as someone who once worked as an assistant public defender."Nobody is saying that public defenders ought to be disqualified from judicial service," McConnell allowed. But he condemned the Biden administration's "intentional quest to stuff the federal judiciary full" with nominees of this "one perspective.""Even amidst the national crime wave, a disproportionate share of the new judges President Biden has nominated share this professional background that liberals say gives special empathy for criminal defendants," he said and added that the President "is deliberately working to make the whole federal judiciary soft on crime."McConnell, who in June 2021 voted against Jackson's confirmation to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, said Sunday that he hadn't decided how was going to vote on her Supreme Court nomination. "I'm willing to listen to the testimony, that's why we have hearings," McConnell said on CBS' "Face the Nation" when asked if he was open to voting for the nominee.Jackson's supporters believe that such inquiries -- instead of derailing her confirmation -- could, instead, serve to highlight her expansive understanding of the intricacies of the criminal justice system while at the same time showcasing the fact that no other member of the current court has a similar expertise. In addition, any talk about the system could allow Jackson to explain her own family's experience straddling the system -- something that could resonate with the public.In the end, by attacking Jackson as soft on crime, Republicans could rally their base in the lead up to the midterms but do little to stop her confirmation.Personal storyAt the White House last month -- in her first public comments about the subject -- Jackson revealed that she had an uncle, Thomas Brown Jr., who got "caught up," she said, in the drug trade and received a life sentence. Brown, who has since died, was her father's brother and sources say she hardly knew him. But in 2005, when she was serving as an assistant public defender, he reached out to his niece to see if she could help him get out of prison. She concluded he had exhausted his legal appeals, but eventually forwarded his file to a friend who worked for a powerful law firm that handled clemency petitions. According to a source familiar as well as a spokesperson for the firm, Wilmer Hale, Jackson didn't have much more involvement in the case. But newly released documents portray how other members of the Brown family worked ferociously behind the scenes -- like many Americans in similar situations -- trying to get him released, arguing that he had been victim of too harsh a sentence for non-violent, low-level drug offenses. How Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson handled Trump and executive privilege cases "A life sentence would be understandable for criminals like Jack the Ripper or Charles Manson, as they were murderers," one family member wrote in a letter addressed to President Barack Obama and the Office of the Pardoning Attorney. "The most heartbreaking thing about Thomas's punishment is that anyone who knows him knows he does not deserve this," the person -- whose name was blacked out -- wrote. Carl Nichols, Brown's clemency lawyer, also argued in a letter to the Pardon Attorney in October 2014 that his client, a 75-year-old Vietnam vet in declining health, who had already served 25 years of a life sentence, should receive a commutation. Nichols noted that under Justice Department's current sentencing policy his client would have received a far shorter sentence. In a 13-page letter, Nichols said that Brown has long since paid his debt to society and should have his sentence commuted as a "fitting and humane exercise of the President's clemency power." Brown ultimately received clemency from Obama. Nichols -- no bleeding heart liberal -- who had clerked for a conservative appeals court Judge Laurence Silberman as well as the right leaning Justice Clarence Thomas, would go on to be nominated by President Donald Trump in 2018 for a seat on the US District Court for the District of Columbia. At the White House ceremony in February, Jackson -- perhaps knowing that she might be asked about her incarcerated uncle at her confirmation hearing -- clearly wanted to make an important point. She stressed that even though one family member had been sent to prison, there was another side to her family's history. "Law enforcement also runs in my family," she announced. "In addition to my brother, I had two uncles who served decades as police officers, one of whom became the police chief in my hometown of Miami, Florida," she noted. At her hearing, Democratic senators are likely at some point to refer to the fact that she has received an endorsement from the Fraternal Order of Police. Assistant public defender As Democrats highlight Jackson's unique family history, Republicans may choose to shift attention to her time served as an assistant federal public defender in the District of Columbia. The issue came up less than a year ago during her confirmation hearing for a seat on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Out of the gate, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas asked her if she had "ever represented a terrorist at Guantanamo Bay."She said she had while serving as a public defender. But Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii asked questions that allowed Jackson to explain why she had chosen public service. "I remember thinking very clearly that I felt like I didn't have enough of an idea of what really happened in criminal cases, and I wanted to understand the system," Jackson said. It could be challenging for Republicans to make a dent in Jackson by portraying her as soft on crime, when she, like Nichols who had represented her uncle, was doing her job to vigorously defend her client. As she said in 2021, "as a lawyer I was focused on my client's interest, I was doing what advocates do."Record on child sex offenders She will likely also be asked about her time serving as a commissioner on the US Sentencing Commission, an independent agency that establishes sentencing policies. In his tweets Hawley seized on what he called Jackson's pattern as a commissioner and later as a federal judge suggesting she had let child porn offenders "off the hook." Hawley pointed in particular to a series of cases she handled on the bench where he said she deviated from federal sentencing guidelines when sentencing child porn offenders. A White House spokesman noted that in the overwhelming majority of her cases involving sex crimes, her sentences were "consistent or above what the government or U.S. Probation recommended." Hawley also quoted comments Jackson made as she served on the commission during a February 15, 2012, hearing on child pornography. The remarks represent a small portion of her questions and responded specifically to testimony offered by the many experts who testified. A review of the hearing transcript and interviews with two experts who testified belie the claim that Jackson showed leniency toward child pornography during the daylong session. Hawley, and Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah signaled that they will demand answers during her hearing. "We need real answers," Lee tweeted. Drug sentencesRepublicans might point to the fact that a seven-member body of Sentencing Commission unanimously decided to lower federal drug sentences. But Democrats will be quick to point out that one of the commissioners was Judge William H. Pryor Jr., a conservative judge who sits on the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Another was Judge Dabney L. Friedrich whom Trump went on to nominate to United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Another was Judge Ricardo Hinojosa who, an appointee by Ronald Reagan to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Already, Republicans are going through thousands of documents from her time at the commission looking for evidence that she was soft on crime -- or that she didn't always agree with her conservative counterparts -- something that Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley alluded to during her 2021 hearings. At her 2021 hearing she emphasized that as a judge she has sentenced more than a hundred people. "When I have to sentence someone," she said, "I always explain to them 'This is why your behavior was so harmful to society that Congress thought it had to be made a crime,' and I say, 'This is why I, as the judge, believe that you have to serve these consequences for your decision to engage in criminal behavior.'" Jackson as a proxy for Biden In the end, some Republicans may choose not to attack Jackson directly, but instead use her as a proxy for Biden and build conservative momentum on issues that energize the GOP base in the run up to the midterm elections. Last month, the Senate Judiciary Committee, for example, met to consider the nomination of Nina Morrison for a seat on the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Morrison has worked in the past at the Innocence Project, a group that seeks to exonerate wrongly convicted people through DNA.At times during the hearing , however, it seemed the Republicans were talking past the nominee, and instead focusing on crime in general under the Biden administration. Hawley, for example, spoke about crime rising in cities across the country. GOP Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, chose to grill Morrison about prosecutors. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas lamented "skyrocketing crime rates, skyrocketing burglary rates, and skyrocketing carjacking rates." That is a pattern that could play out in Jackson's hearings. This story has been updated with additional reaction Sunday. CNN's Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz contributed to this report.

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Moscow and Kyiv (CNN)Russian forces have begun an attack on Ukraine, with reports of troops crossing the border to the north and south, explosions in multiple cities including the capital Kyiv and warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin of bloodshed unless Ukrainian forces lay down their arms. The offensive that Russia called a "special military operation" came as world leaders attempted to avert catastrophe with a meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid warnings that a possible invasion could start the biggest war in Europe since 1945. The first blasts were heard at around 5 a.m. Thursday, prompting immediate condemnation from the United States and its allies, which have threatened to enact "full scale" sanctions in response to Russian military aggression.As air raid sirens rang out across Kyiv early Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky moved to enact martial law and government ministers accused Moscow of launching a "full scale invasion." As dawn broke, heavy traffic could be seen clogging roads heading west out of the city, while further east, near the Russian border, the mayor of Kharkiv urged citizens not to leave their homes. Inhabitants of Kyiv leave the city following pre-offensive missile strikes of the Russian armed forces and Belarus on February 24.Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted on his official page that "peaceful Ukrainian cities are under strike" and called the situation "a war of aggression." And an adviser to the Ukrainian Interior Minister, Anton Gerashchenko, told journalists Russia's "invasion has begun" with "missile strikes on Kyiv." Read MoreCNN witnessed, through a livestream video, troops atop a column of military vehicles entering Ukraine from a border crossing with Belarus. The livestream video was taken at the Senkivka, Ukraine crossing with Veselovka, Belarus. The column was seen entering Ukraine at about 6:48 a.m. local time.Military vehicles are seen on a livestream video entering Ukraine from Belarus.In recent weeks, Russia has amassed a significant number of troops, vehicles and tanks in Belarus near the border with Ukraine. During that time, the two countries have held joint military exercises across the countries, and near the Belarus-Ukrainian border.CNN teams in Russia and Ukraine also heard blasts from several parts of Ukraine, including near the capital Kyiv and the port city of Odessa, and images released by the office of President Zelensky showed large explosions to the east of the capital Kyiv with huge columns of smoke rising into the air.The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said five Russian aircraft and a helicopter were shot down early Thursday, claims Russia denied via state news agency TASS.An explosion is seen in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Thursday, February 24.Hours before, Putin announced a military operation in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, which contains the separatist-held regions of Donetsk and Luhansk which Moscow recognized as independent on Monday -- in violation of international law. In the address, broadcast live on Russian national television, Putin urged Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms and go home, saying all responsibility for possible bloodshed would be entirely on the conscience of the Ukrainian government."Our plans are not to occupy Ukraine, we do not plan to impose ourselves on anyone," he said, but threatened "those who may be tempted to intervene" on Ukraine's behalf. "Whoever tries to interfere with us, and even more so to create threats to our country, to our people, should know that Russia's response will be immediate and will lead you to such consequences as you have never experienced in your history," he said. Before the announcement of military action, Zelensky appealed for peace but vowed the country would defend itself."If we are attacked militarily, if they try to take away our freedom, our lives, our children's lives, we will defend ourselves," the Ukrainian President said, in a speech in Russian and directed at Russian citizens."When you attack, you will see our faces and not our spines, our faces."In a second video message posted to his official Facebook page Thursday, Zelensky said Russia "began an attack on Ukraine today" and that Ukrainian forces had "already taken on the first blow of the enemy and are resisting.""Putin began war against Ukraine, against the entire democratic world. He wants to destroy my country, our country, everything we've been building, everything we are living for," he said.US President Joe Biden issued a statement saying Russia had launched "an unprovoked and unjustified attack" on the Ukrainian people. "President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering," he said. "Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.""These are among the darkest hours for Europe since the end of World War II. A major nuclear power has attacked a neighbor country and is threatening reprisals of any other states that may come to rescue," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Brussels.EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised to "weaken Russia's economic base and its capacity to modernize" following its "barbaric attack" against Ukraine."We will freeze Russian assets in the European Union and stop the access of Russian banks to European financial markets," she said.Russian stocks plunged Thursday after trading resumed on the Moscow Stock Exchange. The Russian ruble also crashed to an all-time low against the dollar and the euro.What's happening on the groundUkraine's borders were reportedly under attack from Russian forces to the north in Belarus and the south from Crimea, according to the Ukrainian State Border Service. Russian troops had attacked border units, patrol border and checkpoints with "artillery, heavy equipment and small arms," the border service said. The Russian military claimed Ukraine's border service "did not provide any resistance" and claimed to have "suppressed" Ukraine's air defenses. CNN was not able to immediately verify either of those claims. CNN teams on the ground heard explosions in and near multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, the second largest city Kharkiv, Odessa, and distant firing from Zaporizhzhiya. Ukraine Interior Minister adviser Gerashchenko tweeted that troops had landed in the southern city of Odessa and were crossing the border in Kharkiv, located in the country's northeast. In a post on his Facebook page, he also said control centers such as airfields and military headquarters were being hit by shelling in Kyiv and Kharkiv, and that there was artillery fire along the border.The Russian military released a statement Thursday claiming it was not targeting Ukrainian cities, saying "the civilian population is not at risk." Local residents are seen refueling at a gas station in Mariupol, eastern Ukraine."The Russian Armed Forces are not launching any missile or artillery strikes on the cities of Ukraine. High-precision weapons destroy military infrastructure: military airfields, aviation, air defense facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the statement read.But despite the Russian military's claims that civilians wouldn't be targeted, many chose to leave the capital. Kyiv residents had previously been told to stay at home and pack a bag with necessities, in case they needed to leave abruptly. Witnesses told CNN that subway stations had become improvised bunkers and were full of people, with supplies organized in groups.Across the city, red arrows painted on walls indicate the locations of the nearest bomb shelters. The city first put them up after the war broke out in the east of the country in 2014, but they were recently repainted.A local resident sits in a car as they pack to leave Mariupol, eastern Ukraine.Before Putin's address, Russia issued a notice banning civil aircraft from flight routes bordering northeastern Ukraine. Separately, Ukrainian aviation authorities issued a notice restricting Ukrainian airspace in the regions around Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, Odessa and Simferopol.European aviation regulators warned civilian aircraft were at "high risk" near the Ukrainian border. "Air operators are reminded that this is now an active conflict zone," said the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, known as EASA. In an apparent escalation in cyberattacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, several key Ukrainian websites were down as of 3 a.m local time on Thursday (8 p.m. ET Wednesday), including those of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, Interior Ministry, the Security Service in Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and the Ministry of Justice.Military operation comes as UN Security Council meetsThe launch of the military operation came as members of the UN Security Council met in New York to call for a peaceful resolution to the impending crisis. In ordering troops to enter Ukraine, Putin had "delivered a message of war," said US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield. "This is a grave emergency. The council will need to act," she said. "We will put a resolution on the table tomorrow."JUST WATCHEDSee Ukrainian ambassador's reaction as Russian counterpart defends Moscow's attacks ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSee Ukrainian ambassador's reaction as Russian counterpart defends Moscow's attacks 01:49Her Ukrainian counterpart Sergiy Kyslytsya begged the Security Council to help stop a war, saying it was too late to speak about de-escalation."It is the responsibility of this body to stop the war," Kyslytsya said. "So I call on every one of you to do everything possible to stop the war," he added, looking around the room.Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said the aim of Russia's military operation in Donbas was to protect locals who have been "suffering genocide" at the hands of the Ukrainian government for over eight years."The route of today's crisis around Ukraine is the actions of Ukraine itself, who for many years were sabotaging its obligations under the Minsk package of measures," said Nebenzya.CNN's Darya Tarasova and Vasco Cotovio in Moscow and Julia Kesa in Kyiv contributed reporting.

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Story highlights The incident raises concerns in advance of the European soccer championshipsFour blasts are reported in Dnepropetrovsk in eastern UkraineUkraine opens a terror case into the blastsFour explosions that rocked an eastern Ukrainian city on Friday have prompted a terror probe, the Ukrainian News agency reported.A regional prosecutor's office has started a "terrorist case" into the blasts in Dnepropetrovsk. The explosions went off in the course of 70 minutes and injured at least 27.Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych said a special investigation team will be set up to probe the explosions, the news agency reported."This is another challenge to the entire country," the president told reporters in the country's Crimea region. "We are thinking how to respond it properly. I am sorry this happened."The first blast went off in a trash can at a tram stop, injuring 13 people, the country's Emergencies Ministry said. The second followed 40 minutes later near a movie theater. That injured 11, nine of them children. Three were injured in the third blast, and no one was hurt in the fourth, the ministry said. Of those hurt, 24 have been hospitalized, it said.Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko and other government officials traveled to the city after the blasts occurred. The city, with just over 1 million in population, is one of the largest in the country, the CIA World Factbook says.The incident raises concerns about security in Ukraine ahead of the European soccer championships, starting in June in both Poland and Ukraine.But the Union of European Football Associations, the entity overseeing the games, said the incident doesn't change its "confidence in the security measures that have been developed by the authorities."The closest venue to Dnepropetrovsk will be in a Ukrainian city to the east, Donetsk.

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Story highlightsFormer British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen leads Africa Open at halfway stageDefending champion cards 11-under 62 for 15-under 131 at East LondonFour-strong South African chasing group two shots behindRyder Cup star Paul Casey dislocates shoulder while snowboarding in U.S.Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen raced to the halfway lead at the Africa Open with a superb 11-under-par 62 at East London Golf Club Friday.It was just one shot outside Richard Sterne's course record and left the 2010 British Open winner on 15-under 131 -- two clear of a four-strong chasing pack.With compatriots Jaco Ahlers, Thomas Aiken, Retief Goosen and Tjaart Van der Walt on 13-under 133, it saw an all-South African top five at the European Tour event.The 29-year-old Oosthuizen, who started on the 10th, completed his front nine in four-under 32.But he reserved his best golf for the front nine, finishing with an eagle and three birdies in his final five holes to come home in just 30."I was aggressive on the putter. I went about six foot past a few times and I had to make those for par," Oosthuizen told official European Tour website. "The last one I made on the eighth would have been eight or ten foot past, but it hit the middle of the cup."But I was aggressive because yesterday I left a few putts short and you're not going to hit it that far past on these greens."Van der Walt's 64 included successive eagles -- a hole-in-one at the second followed by a 20-footer for a three at the par five third.Overnight leader Aiken had to settle for a 69, while Goosen had a 68 as he seeks his first European Tour win in five years. Ahlers recorded the same score.Swede Magnus A Carlsson was the first non-South African on 12-under after a 65.Meanwhile in other golf news Friday, European Ryder Cup star Paul Casey is facing a lengthy layoff after dislocating his right shoulder while snowboarding in Colorado.Casey was due to defend his Volvo Golf Champions title in South Africa in two weeks and is set to miss the Tour's lucrative Middle East swing,"The good news is that the experts I've seen say I don't need surgery and, having already started my rehabilitation exercises, I should be back hitting balls in a few weeks," he told the Press Association.

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Story highlightsTwo Norwegian lawmakers say they've nominated Edward Snowden for Nobel Peace Prize"Snowden's whistleblowing has contributed to a more stable and peaceful world order," they sayThe deadline for nominations for this year's Nobel Peace Prize is SaturdayTwo lawmakers say Snowden's leaks have helped restore trust as a key principleTwo Norwegian lawmakers have jointly nominated National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden for the Nobel Peace Prize, they said Wednesday on their party website.Snowden has "revealed the nature and technological prowess of modern surveillance," and by doing so has contributed to peace, said a joint statement by Bard Vegar Solhjell and Snorre Valen of the Socialist Left Party.Nominations for this year's Nobel Peace Prize -- whose previous winners include such figures as the late South African President Nelson Mandela, Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Barack Obama -- close on Saturday, with the winner announced in October.According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee's rules, Solhjell and Valen are qualified, as national lawmakers, to make a nomination. The names of each year's nominees are not revealed until 50 years later."There is no doubt that the actions of Edward Snowden may have damaged the security interests of several nations in the short term. We do not necessarily condone or support all of his disclosures," said the statement by Solhjell and Valen. JUST WATCHEDOn Crossfire: Is Snowden is a spy?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHOn Crossfire: Is Snowden is a spy? 07:44JUST WATCHEDAtty Gen. Holder discusses Snowden caseReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAtty Gen. Holder discusses Snowden case 01:36"We are, however, convinced that the public debate and changes in policy that have followed in the wake of Snowden's whistleblowing has contributed to a more stable and peaceful world order. "His actions have in effect led to the reintroduction of trust and transparency as a leading principle in global security policies. Its value can't be overestimated."Snowden remains in Russia, where he was granted one year's asylum in June.In the United States, he faces charges of espionage and theft of government property over the leaking of sensational details of spy programs.U.S. intelligence chief to Snowden: Turn over all documents now

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Joe Lockhart was White House press secretary from 1998-2000 in President Bill Clinton's administration. He co-hosts the podcast "Words Matter." The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN. (CNN)Joe Biden is back in a double-digit lead in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, up 7 points since late June. Joe Lockhart was White House press secretary from 1998-2000. He co-hosts the podcast "Words Matter."That's the finding in the latest CNN poll, released Tuesday, showing Biden's lead about where it was when he entered the race, and before the two rounds of Democratic debates. Time has passed, but for all the noise, it seems, the fundamentals of the race remain the same. Biden's standing in this poll confirms that he remains very popular among core Democratic party constituencies, particularly African Americans and older Americans. Biden has also tapped into the most powerful message for Democrats: This race is about a battle for the soul of our country -- America can't survive another four years of Donald Trump, and Biden has successfully convinced Democrats that he is their best chance to win. For most Democrats, that's what this whole race is about.For all the pointed attacks and criticisms of the former Vice President, his numbers have bounced back shortly after each debate. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren between them are still polling at just under 30%, but neither has been able to break out beyond their own core supporters. And despite strong performances from candidates like Kamala Harris and Cory Booker in the debates and elsewhere, no other candidate has made a significant move on the frontrunner in the past several months. JUST WATCHEDJill Biden tells voters the bottom line is beating Trump ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHJill Biden tells voters the bottom line is beating Trump 01:30So, what does this tell us about the race? The standing of Sanders and Warren, for example, illustrates how little the dynamics of this race have changed over the last few months. By most accounts, Warren has run the most aggressive and effective campaign to date. Despite that, according to the CNN poll, she has not broadened her coalition or eaten into Biden's support. Sanders, on the other hand, has not generated the same level of enthusiasm he received in the 2016 campaign. Despite that, his support remains steady. No one in the rest of the field, even with most having good days and the occasional good poll, has made a move toward serious consideration as the nominee. Sen. Harris, for example, had a perfect campaign announcement rollout and a very strong first debate. But any gains made in the polls were temporary and receded, with news drifting to other issues or candidates. Read MoreIn their own words: The 2020 Democratic candidates share their storiesDoes all this mean the campaign is over? Absolutely not. The first nine months of 2019 are a bit like the NFL's preseason. You figure out rather quickly who's not going to make the team, as the field winnows just like an NFL roster. The preseason wins are flattering at best and no real predictor of what the regular season will bring, much less of who will win the Super Bowl.So, think of Labor Day as the last moment before the real season begins for 2020. Voters will be paying increasing attention to the race. Good days and good weeks will start to mean more. Gaffes and mistakes will carry a heavier price than the preseason. As for Biden, he'll likely remember the experience of Walter Mondale in 1984. After trouncing a crowded field in Iowa with nearly 50% of the vote, Mondale faltered the next week in New Hampshire, getting beaten badly by the previously low-polling Gary Hart. That race went all the way to the convention before Mondale was able to put Hart away -- and Mondale then lost to Ronald Reagan by a huge margin. And those candidates struggling to be more than a blip in the polls can keep hope alive with memories of the campaigns of John McCain and John Kerry. Late in 2007 and 2003, respectively, McCain and Kerry were well outside the lead, and both went on to secure the nomination (though they too lost in the general election).Stay up to date...Sign up for our new newsletter.Join us on Twitter and FacebookSo while it may seem like not much of significance has happened so far in this race, it's about to get very real.

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Story highlightsThe Russian fleet Includes aircraft carrier Admiral KuznetsovRoyal Navy ships are shadowing the Russian vesselsLondon (CNN)A fleet of Russian warships and fighter jets, including the flagship aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov, has reached the North Sea and is headed for the English Channel, the UK's Ministry of Defense told CNN in a statement.The flotilla is believed to be on its way to the Mediterranean and eventually, most Western defense analysts believe, to Syria.CNN has learned that the vessels are on their way through the Channel but have yet to pass Dover, although they are expected to do so sometime this morning local time. CNN Map "It's a show of force and a show of capabilities," Peter Felstead, editor of Jane's Defence Weekly, told CNN."In terms of strike missions, they (the Russians) could just as easily have conducted them with the land-based aircraft they already have in Syria."Took some time out this morning to watch the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov going past Dover. pic.twitter.com/wcEqeIPn9j— Jon Hall (@JonHall_) 21 October 2016 Read MoreThe UK Ministry of Defense says it is closely monitoring the Russian vessels, which left Russia October 15. In a statement issued at that time, the Russian navy said the voyage was "to ensure naval presence in the important areas of the World Ocean. Special focus will be made on safeguarding security of maritime traffic and other types of Russian maritime economic activity and also responding to new kinds of modern threats such as piracy and international terrorism."Russian warship BSF Nikolay Filchenkov 152 passes the Bosphorus Strait off Istanbul on October 18 on its way to Tartus. "Concern"On Thursday during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Petro Poreshenko, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed concerns regarding the route being taken by the Russian fleet."When it comes to the Russian carrier group which is on its way to the Mediterranean, it is important to underline that Russia of course has the right to operate in international waters," Stoltenberg told reporters Thursday.Royal Navy lookout, observing the Russian task group during transit. "This is not the first time we have seen this carrier group being deployed to the Mediterranean, that has happened several times before. But what creates concern now is that this carrier group may be used to contribute to military operations over Syria and be used to increase attacks on Aleppo, and that's something very different than to deploy a carrier group to the Mediterranean as part of a normal deployment, which we have seen before," he said.Stoltenberg added that NATO navies would monitor the Russian fleets as they approached the Mediterranean -- as is customary -- though he stressed that there was some anxiety over the movement of the vessels.Not often you can watch the Russian fleet go past your place of work. #DoverSights pic.twitter.com/Ys0w9DcMRo— Breckland Geomatics (@BrecklandGeo) 21 October 2016 "Heavy metal"The movement of the Russian warship to Syria could also provide Russia with a chance to test Russia's only aircraft carrier to make sure it's working properly, and it will also give Western powers the opportunity to examine it at close range, said Felstead.Launching aircraft from a carrier like the Admiral Kuznetsov, which uses a fixed, ramp assisted take-off, was actually quite a difficult and risky operation that requires a lot of practice. "It's like a 24/7 ballet to heavy metal music," Felstead added.The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, in a photo provided by the Norwegian Armed Forces.The Russian fleet also includes a nuclear-powered battle cruiser, Pyotr Velikiy, and two Udaloy Class Destroyers. The Admiral Kuznetsov itself is capable of carrying 50 war planes."When these ships near our waters we will man-mark them every step of the way," Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Wednesday. "We will be watching as part of our steadfast commitment to keep Britain safe."Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov with HMS Richmond.The destroyer HMS Duncan has been dispatched to monitor the Kuznetsov task group. Another British vessel, HMS Richmond, also escorted the group as it sailed down the Norwegian Sea between Iceland and Norway. A third Royal Navy vessel, the air defense destroyer HMS Dragon, is due to sail from the British port of Portsmouth Friday to meet two Russian corvettes traveling north toward the UK from the direction of Portugal.Shadowing ships is a regular task for the Royal Navy, which has been supported by Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft in this mission.JUST WATCHEDSee Britain's huge new aircraft carriers ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSee Britain's huge new aircraft carriers 01:29The Russian fleet is believed to be sailing to the Syrian port of Tartus. Russia's defense ministry said on October 10 that the country was poised to transform its naval facility there into a permanent base.

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(CNN)Most people have had that sinking feeling of waiting at the airport carousel only to discover their luggage has gone AWOL. So imagine how Phil Pritchard felt when he found out that the 125-year-old Stanley Cup -- one of the most iconic trophies in sport -- had gone missing in Siberia.Follow @cnnsport For 30 years, Pritchard has been the curator at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada. He is more widely known around the world as "The Keeper of the Cup," playing a vital part in a storied custom -- chaperoning the 35-pound trophy to each member of the team that wins the National Hockey League's championship.Pritchard readily admits he's biased but for him the way the Stanley Cup is taken to each member of the winning team is the greatest post-championship tradition in sports.Read More"The green jacket, the (milk) chug, all of that, are awesome," Pritchard told CNN Sport, referring to traditions associated with the Masters at Augusta and the Indianapolis 500. "They are great traditions. They are designed for individual sport though. The great thing about hockey is it's the ultimate team sport. Everyone on the team knows, the team is much more than the players on the ice. "They want to share (the cup) with their family, their friends, their coaches, their grandparents, their teachers ... that Zamboni driver that used to let them stay on the ice an extra 20 minutes ... the guy that used to put extra cheese on the pizza."There is nothing better than the opportunity for the Stanley Cup winning team to bring the cup home for a day." Photos: Meet Phil Pritchard: 'The Keeper of the Cup'Days after the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup, they shared the joy and the trophy with their cross-town neighbors -- Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.Hide Caption 1 of 5 Photos: Meet Phil Pritchard: 'The Keeper of the Cup'Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson brought the Stanley Cup to the Humboldt Broncos memorial site in Saskatchewan, Canada. Hide Caption 2 of 5 Photos: Meet Phil Pritchard: 'The Keeper of the Cup'Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky poses in front of the famed 16-kilometer-long Öresund Bridge which links Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden.Hide Caption 3 of 5 Photos: Meet Phil Pritchard: 'The Keeper of the Cup'Goaltender Philipp Grubauer -- who has since been traded to the Colorado Avalanche -- brought the Stanley Cup to Rosenheim, Germany. Here he shares a moment with a Bavarian bovine.Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: Meet Phil Pritchard: 'The Keeper of the Cup'Capitals forward Lars Eller -- who scored the championship-clinching goal in Game 5 of the Finals -- brought the trophy to Denmark for the first time in history. Hide Caption 5 of 5'Organized chaos'This summer, the daunting task was once again left to Pritchard and his staff to map out a schedule so that each member of the 2018 NHL champion Washington Capitals got to spend their day with the cup. It's a process Prichard refers to as "organized chaos." No matter where the victor lives -- whether it's Prague, Malmo, or Lashburn, Saskatchewan -- the coveted trophy will be hand-delivered and ready to be shared. Traversing 86 countries and counting, the three-foot high cup has been the centerpiece at many celebratory parties. It's been used as the world's most ornate keg stand for champagne, beer, wine and whiskey. Not forgetting the times Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries, caviar, horse feed and Koldskål has filled the top-tiered cup.This August, after many victorious Caps had joyously spent their day hosting the cup in their hometowns, the famed trophy headed towards the southwestern Siberian city of Novokuznetsk in Russia.JUST WATCHEDGolden Knights' mission to heal through hockeyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHGolden Knights' mission to heal through hockey 01:47READ: Golden Knights' mission to heal through hockeyREAD: How the NHL plans to grow in ChinaREAD: David Pastrnak on his incredible rise'Your heart just drops'Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov was slated to share the merriment with everyone in town, with a stage set up for the blueliner to pose for countless pictures with pride-filled fans."It's the first time in history Novokuznetsk got a cup and (I'm) the first player to win. So it's a really special moment ... but we have a little trouble with the cup," Orlov told the Capitals video team.Except for Pritchard this wasn't just a "little trouble" -- this was a historical heirloom. Dmitry Orlov hoists the Stanley Cup after the team's 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final."We were in Chelyabinsk with (Capitals forward) Evgeny Kuznetsov," said Pritchard. "We went from Chelyabinsk to Moscow, Moscow to Novokuznetsk. In Siberia, everything kinda goes through Moscow. "You can't just go Chelyabinsk to Novokuznetsk. So we had to go all the way back to Moscow and then fly to Novokuznetsk which was a five-hour flight and four time zones."We count so much on the airlines, the flight attendants, the people checking us in. We had a translator with us. "And we confirmed: 'Yeah everything was on the flight' and then when we arrive into Novokuznetsk -- which has one flight a day -- and (the cup) is not on there ... your heart just drops.""When something like that happens, it puts a whole wrench in the plan. It's stressful for everybody. The other guy who was with me on the Cup tour, Mario Della-Savia and I especially, because we were the guys bringing the Cup." With Prtichard, Della-Savia and other Caps staff not speaking Russian, the 27-year-old Orlov got to work, discovering that the Cup had missed its connection and then with the help of Novokuznetsk's government officials how to then get it to the town."Dmitry was on the phone," recalls Pritchard. "We had the mayor Novokuznetsk with us. We had the governor from the region. And they were on the phone.The three-foot, 35-pound, 125-year-old Stanley Cup."They got it flown (from Moscow) to a close town (Novosibirsk). And then Dmitry, through some contacts, had a helicopter bring it from that town into Novokuznetsk." The helicopter proved key -- Novosibirsk is a four-hour drive to Novokuznetsk."Because every minute every hour is so important to us ... we should (have) start(ed) at one o'clock but right now its already almost six," recounted Orlov. "I can't wait."Orlov had scored his own proverbial off-the-ice overtime winner by orchestrating the cup's final leg to his hometown."It was pretty cool when they were making the announcement that 'Dmitry will be here shortly and it's coming in by helicopter,'" explained Pritchard. "Then the helicopter goes right over the center of the square in town and people are cheering ... you can see the smile on Dmitry's face, you can see the relief on his face, 'cause it had been eight hours (late). "When he hoisted it over his head, it was so special. He was so proud. 'Cause he wanted to bring it home.To celebrate Novakuznetsk's 400th birthday. There is no better way than to fly the #stanleycup in by helicopter. @Capitals @orlov_09 returns home with hockey's silver chalice. @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/AQcCtwSHYJ— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) August 17, 2018 "For each of the guys, they're proud to be from their town -- wherever it is."You can certainly see the power, the emotions of that, it's incredible. From an outsider, as 'The Keeper of the Cup' we see it in all of them. The emotions are unbelievable."

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Story highlightsAt least 10 people died in a blast on the St. Petersburg metro Russian authorities say the explosion is a terrorist attack (CNN)When President Vladimir Putin first ordered Russia's air campaign in Syria in late 2015, his mission was clear: to kill the terrorists living there before they were able to kill people in Russia.Thousands of people from the Russian Federation, mostly from the Caucasus region, had traveled to Syria to join Islamist groups. Many have developed reputations for being fierce, capable fighters. The Russian government, like those in France, Belgium and the UK, have long feared that its own battle-hardened citizens could return to wreak havoc. Russia: Metro passengers describe horrific scenes in St. PetersburgWhile Russia's role in the Syrian civil war has been interpreted by some in the West as a cynical and self-interested move to prop up the Assad regime -- US President Barack Obama described Putin's involvement in Syria as being "not out of strength, but out of weakness because his client Mr. Assad was crumbling" -- it was sold to the Russian people as a necessary counterterrorism operation. Some analysts believe that while Russia's activity in Syria has successfully killed many potential terrorists, it may also have motivated many others to strike back at Russia.Read MoreIndeed, ISIS claimed in 2015 that this was the motivation for the planting a bomb on a Russian passenger jet in October 2015, killing 224 people.The Syrian connection isn't Russia's only terror concern.A long-simmering, separatist and Islamist insurgency in the northern Caucasus region has repeatedly proved capable of staging large, devastating operations. The world was shocked by events such as the Moscow theater siege in 2002, which left 129 dead. The Beslan school attack of 2004 killed more than 330 people, many of them children.Other attacks have targeted Moscow's metro in 2004 and 2010, and Moscow's Domodedovo airport in 2011.St. Petersburg metro explosion: 11 dead in Russia blastThe last attacks before Monday's bombing in St. Petersburg were two suicide blasts in the southern city of Volgograd in December 2013.The location of that attack, only a relatively short distance from the Caucasus, was at the time thought to show that terrorists no longer had the capability to strike Moscow or other high-profile targets. Clearly, this has been proved to be wrong.Russia's security and intelligence services have in recent years dedicated huge effort, resources and expertise to containing and disrupting the terror threat from its southwestern flank.As more details about the attack emerge -- at present no group or individual has claimed responsibility -- Moscow will be desperate to learn how anyone was able to slip past the country's formidable security infrastructure.

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(CNN)During demonstrations in downtown Portland, Oregon, protesters blocked traffic on Main Street and launched fireworks from the street, injuring officers, the Portland Police Bureau said in a Sunday statement. The Saturday police protests began peacefully, police said, with people gathering in two public plazas to watch and listen to performers, but some in the group began launching fireworks on Southwest Main Street, the statement said. "During this time, a man carrying a rifle was seen in the area," police said. "Several demonstrators surrounded him but left him alone, and eventually he left."Around 10 p.m. Saturday (1 a.m. ET Sunday), a vehicle with a speaker system began broadcasting bogus announcements apparently intended to replicate those from the Portland Police Bureau's sound truck, the statement said.Protesters burned an American flag they hung from the Multnomah County Justice Center, a government building mostly used by police, the statement said. Many demonstrators carried shields, it said. Read MoreThe crowd also blocked traffic and launched "commercial-grade fireworks" toward the justice center and at the nearby federal courthouse, police said. The protesters ignored warnings from the actual police sound truck urging them to stop shooting fireworks at the buildings, they said. After protesters' projectiles broke windows in the courthouse building, police declared the protest a riot around 11 p.m. and deployed tear gas and "crowd-control munitions."As officers worked to disperse the crowd, police said, protesters threw bricks, firework mortars, smaller firecrackers and "other flammables" toward them, police said. Several officers were injured by foreworks that exploded on or near them, police say They also aimed lasers into officers' eyes and smashed business windows, police alleged. Protesters made their way back to the area around 1 a.m. Sunday and started a bonfire in the middle of Southwest Third Avenue and Southwest Main Street, police said. The fireworks injured several officers when they exploded on or near them, the statement said. "This is the second time in a day a riot was declared in downtown Portland due to the activities of many that put others' lives at risk; this is unacceptable," Portland police Chief Chuck Lovell said. "Our officers are tired, but they are resilient. They will continue to be available every night to protect our community members as they swore an oath to do."The crowd began thinning about 4:30 a.m. Police arrested more than 12 people, they said. Authorities will release the names and details later, they said. "Officers made several arrests, including one ... where a male fought with officers. Officers were able to get him in custody and recovered an illegally possessed loaded firearm and a knife," the police statement said. The police bureau was able to handle only emergency calls in the city for several hours because so much of the force was deployed to assist with the riot, the statement said. "The violence we have witnessed is contrary to the values of our city and the thousands who are hoping to move forward with systemic change," Lovell said. "Our community deserves better than nightly criminal activity that destroys the value and fabric of our community."

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Story highlightsAlex Ferguson calls his Manchester United reign a 'fairytale'The Scottish manager celebrates 25 years at Old Trafford this weekendFerguson has won 12 EPL titles, 5 FA Cups and two European Champions League crownsAlex Ferguson celebrates 25 years as Manchester United manager on Sunday, and the Scotsman has called his reign at Old Trafford a "fairytale."Ferguson, who turns 70 this month, has overseen United's recent dominance of English football, guiding the Red Devils to 12 English Premier League titles and five FA Cups.Continental success has also been achieved, with Ferguson leading United to two European Champions League triumphs in 1999 and 2008.The highlight of the former Scotland coach's reign so far arrived in 1999, when United's Champions League final win over Bayern Munich completed an historic treble which also included Premier League and FA Cup triumphs.United he stands: The real FergieJUST WATCHEDBobby Charlton on 25 years of FergusonReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBobby Charlton on 25 years of Ferguson 04:52JUST WATCHEDBobby Charlton: Ferguson's best momentReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBobby Charlton: Ferguson's best moment 02:39"It's been a really fantastic spell for me and something you don't think is going to happen," Ferguson told the club's official website. "It's been a bit of a fairytale to last so long and I appreciate that."Ferguson, who arrived at United from Scottish outfit Aberdeen on November 6 1986, was quick to praise the vast array of star players he has been able to work with during a quarter of a century at the club."I've been very fortunate to have some of the best players in the game and, when I look back on these players I think about how fortunate I am. Ferguson's top 25 Manchester United moments"It's incredible when you look at who's been here - Bryan Robson, Norman Whiteside, Brian McClair, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona. What a collection of fantastic players."It could all have been very different for United and Ferguson, with the Glasgow native originally planning to retire from football in 2002.But Ferguson changed his mind, remained in the Old Trafford dugout and last season helped United to a record 19th English title -- overtaking the mark previously set by archrivals Liverpool.Ferguson refuses to set a date for when he will step aside at United, saying he will remain in the job as long as his health allows."I'll continue as long as I feel healthy enough to do it," he said. "In management, things change as the years go on. It's different now even to seven or eight years ago. A lot of things have changed."United's neighbors Manchester City currently lead England's top flight, five points clear of Ferguson's team.Former United captain Steve Bruce brings his Sunderland team to Old Trafford for a Premier League clash on Saturday.

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Story highlightsNovak Djokovic beats Tomas Berdych in a third-set tie-break in Group A openerSerbian saves a match point to triumph at the season-ending championshipsFifth seed David Ferrer upsets home hope Andy Murray in Monday's first gameWorld No. 3 Murray struggling with groin injury and may quit the tournamentWorld No. 1 Novak Djokovic saved a match point before finally overcoming Tomas Berdych in his opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Monday.The Serbian triumphed 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7-3) against the seventh-ranked Czech in two hours and 40 minutes, after an injured Andy Murray went down to 2007 runner-up David Ferrer in the day's first Group A fixture."Throughout most of the match he was the better player, I was just hanging in there and I managed to get the win," Djokovic said."You have to be top of your game in order to win the matches in this event. I wasn't on top of my game but I managed to take my chances."Berdych beat Djokovic in the 2010 Wimbledon semifinals but had lost their seven other encounters on hard courts.He raced to a 4-0 lead in the first set as his opponent looked rusty after pulling out in the Paris Masters quarterfinals due to shoulder problems which have worried him since winning the U.S. Open in September.Nadal edges Fish in Group B marathon Djokovic came back strongly in the second, and had to battle back from 4-2 down in the decider and then escaped at 6-5 on his own serve as Berdych hit the net with a forehand.The 26-year-old made more nervous errors in the tiebreak as Djokovic went 5-1 clear, inexplicably hitting another forehand wide and then smashing a volley long.It was Djokovic's 70th win in 74 matches this season, in which he has won three of the four grand slam events and toppled Rafael Nadal from the top of the rankings. He won the season-ending championships in 2008 before it moved from Shanghai to the UK capital.The 24-year-old is second in the group after Ferrer's straight-sets win, but can redress that when he meets the Spaniard on Wednesday.Can Federer make finals history?World No. 3 Murray said he will decide on Tuesday whether he will be fit enough to continue against Berdych after struggling with a groin injury during his 6-4 7-5 defeat by Ferrer."You've got to sometimes do the right thing. I didn't know exactly how it was going to feel on the court today," the Scot said after his second defeat in 19 matches since the U.S. Open -- the other one came against Berdych in Paris this month."I haven't been able to do too much training this week. I played, I didn't feel particularly great. I'll see if I feel any better tomorrow."Fifth-ranked Ferrer was delighted after ending a run of four defeats to Murray."I'm very happy. I beat Andy, in London, in his home. It is not easy. I played very consistent all the match," he said. "I think it was important to start winning the match, and if you win in two sets it is better with the group. You know you need to win one more match, because it is very difficult to reach the semifinals winning only one match. I think this tournament is very, very special. It is very important." Top doubles seeds Mike and Bob Bryan won their opening Group A match, with the Americans beating seventh-ranked U.S. Open champions Jurgen Melzer of Austria and Philipp Petzschner of Germany 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 10-7.Indian fourth seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes suffered a surprise 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 defeat by the sixth-ranked debutant pairing of Sweden's Robert Lindstedt and Romania's Horia Tecau.

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Story highlightsGerman authorities ask Justin Bieber to pay nearly $8,000 for the care of his monkeyThe monkey was seized in March after Bieber brought it on tour without the right paperworkGerman customs officials have made the bill public after failing to reach BieberBieber could be denied entry if he doesn't pay before he next comes to Germany -- officialGerman authorities have asked pop star Justin Bieber to hand over nearly $8,000 for the costs of caring for the capuchin monkey he left behind in Munich after bringing it on tour without the right paperwork.The bill covers the cost of vaccinations, accommodation and transport for the monkey, known as Mally, which is now being cared for at a zoo in northern Germany.Customs officials posted a public notice of the bill after failing to get a response from Bieber at the address he gave to customs officials, said Martin Brandlhuber, a customs spokesman at Munich's airport.In light of that, German authorities have followed the applicable laws and made the claim publicly known, he said.Bieber must pay up the next time he comes to Germany or risk being denied entry, Brandlhuber said. JUST WATCHEDJustin Bieber's monkey seized in GermanyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHJustin Bieber's monkey seized in Germany 02:19JUST WATCHEDBieber misses his monkeyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBieber misses his monkey 02:41If he is unable to pay cash, then customs officials could confiscate other property to meet the claim, Brandlhuber said. Alternatively, Bieber could be denied entry and be required to provide a valid address.The young monkey was taken to a Munich animal shelter after it was confiscated at the end of March as Bieber arrived in Germany on a European tour.Mally was transferred to the Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen, near Hanover, in June after spending several weeks in quarantine.Bieber had until May 7 to present the paperwork to reclaim his pet but failed to do so, zoo spokeswoman Juliane Gunkel said last month.As a result, Mally is now the property of the German government, and the Serengeti Park is acting as the caretaker. The park was picked because it is the only zoo in Germany that has a family of capuchins for Mally to join.Bieber's representatives declined to comment at the time the animal was confiscated.Justin Bieber's monkey starts new life in German zoo

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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)When the highly infectious Delta variant hit China in the summer, some public health experts were hopeful that the country could soon receive an immunity boost from BioNTech's highly effective mRNA Covid-19 vaccine.In July, the shot was reported to have passed an expert review by Chinese regulators and was in the administration review stage, according to Fosun Pharma, the Chinese partner of BioNTech licensed to produce and distribute the vaccine in the Greater China region. Fosun was even planning to start domestic trial production by the end of August.However, five months later there is still no word from Chinese officials on when -- or whether -- the vaccine will ever be approved, even as the newly emerged Omicron variant is detected in China, posing a fresh challenge to the country's zero-Covid strategy and its less effective domestic vaccines.Health authorities in the northern port city of Tianjin have detected mainland China's first case of the Omicron variant among inbound travelers who arrived from overseas on December 9, state media reported Monday.Much remains unknown about the fast-spreading Omicron variant, which carries an unusually large amount of mutations that scientists worry could potentially make it more transmissible and less susceptible to existing vaccines.Read MorePreliminary lab studies show two doses of the BioNTech vaccine, which is produced by Pfizer outside of China, may not provide sufficient protection against infection with Omicron, but three doses are able to neutralize it, Pfizer/BioNTech said in a news release last week. Two doses may still provide protection against severe disease, it added.China has not released studies on how much its domestic vaccines protect against Omicron, though experts and state media have voiced confidence in curbing the new variant.Protection against Omicron coronavirus variant improves with three vaccine doses, Pfizer saysMore than 1.1 billion Chinese people -- or nearly 80% of the population -- have been fully inoculated, mostly with inactivated vaccines developed by Sinopharm and Sinovac. But their efficacy was found to be much lower than the mRNA shots, and studies suggest the immunity provided by the Chinese vaccines wanes rapidly.According to the World Health Organization, Sinovac's vaccine CoronaVac was just 51% effective at preventing symptomatic disease against the original variant, while Sinopharm was 79%. In comparison, the efficacy of mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were as high as 95%.And a Hong Kong study published in The Lancet in June found that health workers fully vaccinated with BioNTech's mRNA shot had about 10 times the amount of antibodies than those who received Sinovac's inactivated vaccine.The limited protection provided by Chinese vaccines is far from enough to satisfy China's ambitious goal of keeping Covid infection at zero within its borders. Over the past few months, authorities have resorted to increasingly stringent measures to curb local outbreaks -- often at great economic cost and disruption to daily lives.But infections have continued to flare up. Last week, more than 130 cases were reported in eastern Zhejiang province, home to the country's key manufacturing and export hubs. And several local authorities across China have called for residents not to travel home for the Lunar Chinese New Year to reduce the spread of the virus.To improve waning public immunity, Chinese authorities have started rolling out booster shots -- but again using the inactivated vaccines.Some studies have found that mRNA vaccines can generate better immune responses as booster shots. A recent British study, for instance, found that mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna provide the biggest boost to antibody levels when given 10-12 weeks after the second dose. Two separate studies from Israel published last week, meanwhile, showed booster doses of Pfizer/BioNTech's vaccine reduced infections tenfold and Covid deaths by 90%.It's not that Chinese officials are unaware of the advantage of using mRNA vaccines. Last month, Zeng Guang, a former chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, acknowledged that "real world data showed that using mRNA vaccines or recombinant protein vaccines as a booster dose for inactivated vaccines will achieve better results," citing data from countries such as Turkey, Thailand and Lebanon.But still, Zeng insisted that using the same technology to deliver booster shots would be safer and more widely accepted by the public.So why is the Chinese government reluctant to approve Western mRNA vaccines?Yanzhong Huang, a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, said politics appears to be the main consideration at play.China has promised millions of coronavirus vaccines to countries globally. And it is ready to deliver themChina had been a frontrunner in the global vaccine race for much of last year, developing multiple Covid shots using the old-fashioned approach of employing an inactivated whole virus to prompt the body to develop immunity. It has also sent billions of doses abroad -- a campaign that provided vital access to vaccines in developing countries, while also serving to help Beijing promote soft power and project international influence."When China developed its own vaccines, they used that to show the technological progress of China. And now if you switch to a foreign-made vaccine, it's tantamount to admitting that you're not as good as other countries in terms of technological capabilities," Huang said.The Chinese government may also be keen to protect the interests of its domestic vaccine industry, according to Huang. "I'm sure they (existing vaccine makers) would be very resistant to introducing outsiders to this huge market," he said.While Chinese regulators held off approval for the BioNTech vaccine, domestic companies were given the green light to forge ahead with developing their own mRNA vaccines.Last month, China's Ministry of Science and Technology approved trials for a domestically developed mRNA vaccine as a booster shot -- for adults who have been fully inoculated with inactivated vaccines. It has already conducted clinical trials in countries including Mexico and Indonesia, though the results have yet to be announced.The vaccine, ARCoVax, was jointly developed by Walvax Biotechnology, Suzhou Abogen Biosciences and the Academy of Military Medical Sciences -- a Chinese military research institute. Its production base in southwestern Yunnan province has the capacity to produce 200 million doses annually, according to state media reports, which touted China's success in having "grasped core mRNA vaccine technology."Several other Chinese companies, including state-owned giant Sinopharm, are also developing mRNA vaccines, Huang said. Beijing will likely want to approve homegrown mRNA vaccines before greenlighting any foreign ones, he added.But there are signs that Chinese experts are hoping for more cooperation with their Western counterparts.Over the weekend, Zhong Nanshan, a top Chinese respiratory disease expert and government adviser, urged China to increase exchanges and cooperation in vaccine development with other countries."We need to learn about the good things in other countries, such as mRNA (vaccines)," Zhong said at a forum in the southern city of Guangzhou Saturday."They've spent years on the research and managed to develop the world's first mRNA (vaccine) in just a few months...We need to learn from their technology in this area," he said.

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(CNN)The UK's highest court dismissed the latest bid to liberalize Northern Ireland's highly restrictive abortion law on Thursday. The Supreme Court said it had no jurisdiction to consider the challenge brought by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) because the proceedings did not involve an identified victim. But a narrow majority of the seven-strong panel of justices were of "clear opinion" that the current legislation is "incompatible" with Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights in cases of fatal fetal abnormality, rape and incest, but not serious fetal abnormality. The Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Lord Jonathan Hugh Mance, said that "the present law clearly needs radical reconsideration." NIHRC told the court in October that the current law criminalizes women and girls, subjecting them to "inhuman and degrading" treatment. It had asked the court to rule on whether it was unlawful to prohibit abortions that arise from sexual crimes or cases involving "a serious fetal abnormality."Read MoreAfter the Irish republic's overwhelming abortion referendum result in late May, Northern Ireland is now the only area of the British Isles where termination is only permitted if there is a risk to the woman's life or if there are long-term or permanent threats to a woman's mental or physical health. The republic's constitutional reform had spurred questions over whether there should be a similar change to the law in Northern Ireland.Decisions on abortion law are the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly, but it has been suspended for more than a year because of a political impasse. But despite the hiatus, the UK government has said it will not intervene on the issue. The minority government of British Prime Minister Theresa May relies for its survival in the UK parliament on support from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), a deeply conservative party from Northern Ireland that opposes any attempt to ease restrictions on abortion.DUP leader Arlene Foster said last week that the referendum in the republic had "no impact upon the law in Northern Ireland."Pressure falls on UK PMShortly after the ruling, NIHRC Chief Commissioner Les Allamby said in a statement: "The highest court in the UK has today agreed with the Commission that Northern Ireland's laws on termination of pregnancy are incompatible with human rights."Irish abortion vote puts pressure on UK governmentAllamby said that Thursday's proceedings made it clear that Northern Ireland needs to reform its termination laws and called on the UK government to intervene."The law now needs to change to stop women and girls from further anxiety and suffering. In the absence of the NI Executive and Assembly it falls to the UK government to make this change and it must act without delay," he added. More than 160 lawmakers, including some Conservatives, have written to May demanding she allow a referendum on relaxing the abortion laws in Northern Ireland. The UK's Royal College of Midwives has also said it supports such a move.CNN's Simon Cullen and Hilary Clarke contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsAtletico moved to new stadium this season The Vicente Calderon stadium was their home for more than 50 years (CNN)"People were simply happier there. It was our home," Antonio Álvarez, a lifelong Atletico Madrid fan, says ruefully.At the start of this season, Spanish side Atletico moved into their ultramodern 68,000-seater stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano, leaving behind the Vicente Calderon, the place the La Liga team had called home for more than half a century.Follow @cnnsport The old stadium, in many ways, had come to reflect the team on the pitch; rugged, rough around the edges, but also impressive.The atmosphere and architecture was like no other stadium in the Spanish top flight and, in the club's toughest matches, it could be the team's heartbeat. Atletico Madrid celebrates after scoring the opener in the 2-0 win over Sevilla, one of only two home victories this season.The Wanda Metropolitano may look better, but it is not the same as the old Vicente Calderon.Read MoreLocated 10 kilometers from central Madrid, Atletico's new home is, say some, too far from their old stomping ground, which was in the heart of the Spanish capital. Gone is the pre-match tapas and no longer do fans congregate in the city center before the match to drink, predict scores and debate over the team's fortunes. "Now we have to make this new ground our home," Alvarez continues. "In my case, what I miss the most is the time before the match. Going to La Latina, having some beers and tapas right before kick off was priceless."Beatriz Moliz, a fellow Atletico Madrid season ticket holder, echoes these sentiments."I think people are taking in all the changes," she says. "Not only the new stadium, name or logo, but also the stadium's location, it's too far from the town center."But, however difficult the move, it was necessary. Atletico, a team which in the last five-and-a-half years has won the Europa League, the Copa del Rey and La Liga and reached two Champions League finals, have to keep apace with their rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as football's increasingly commercial world. 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While at times the tactics have been adapted, the same pragmatic philosophy has remained.The frustration towards the team's indifferent start to the season -- they are unbeaten in the La Liga but have drawn five of their 11 games -- has been exacerbated by the move to their new home.Atletico did not win a trophy last seasonThe team sit on the verge of elimination from the Champions League group stages, too, with a draw against Qarabag at the Wanda Metropolitano the low point in a campaign which is yet to yield a win.At times over the past two seasons we have seen a more expansive and exciting Atletico, but this season the team seems to have retreated into its shell, their performances not befitting their spectacular new stage.Spanish football expert Guillem Balague tells CNN Sport: "It's true that new lights and new shapes bring new demands because the stage is so huge and so impressive that you want an Atletico Madrid that plays better football perhaps. "So there seems to be a divorce between the expectations of the team right now and what they can produce. "But it's also six years with Simeone, a guy that just gets everything out of you. And I just wonder that if, at some point, having won what they've won, having been where they've been right at the top, now everybody is like, 'pfft'."It's too much."📋 | SQUAD LIST🏧 Check out who @Simeone called up for #AtletiRealMadrid! 👇#AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/QwCGyJE8xH— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) November 17, 2017 Simone revealed he had thought of walking away from the club following the 2016 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, but last month the Argentine signed a new contract, extending his deal to at least 2020. The 47-year-old seems determined to be part of the club's future. Though Atletico are experiencing a difficult period, they can still be expected to finish inside La Liga's top four, while dropping into the Europa League -- a competition they won in 2010 and 2012 -- presents a realistic chance of claiming a major trophy.But Balague says there is "something fundamentally missing" from the team this season. "I just wonder if Simeone has the capability to take this team from what it is into something else that projects better football, more offensive, that they actually don't go backwards when they go 1-0 up, they go for 2-0," says Balague. "Can he do it? The question mark is still there."READ: Chapecoense celebrate retaining place in Brazil's first division READ: World Cup 2018 -- who are the favorites? Home sweet home?Atletico are by no means the first team to have struggled with a change of scenery.Since moving to the Emirates, English Premier League side Arsenal have not come close to emulating the success they had at Highbury. Indeed, the Gunners have not won a league title since moving to their current plush surroundings in 2006.Last season Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham suffered an early exit from the Champions League after staging their home matches at Wembley.But while Tottenham's usual residence, White Hart Lane, is being redeveloped, the club is also now playing its league fixtures at Wembley and Spurs' upturn in fortunes in their temporary home could, perhaps, act as inspiration for Simeone and his men. After failing to win their two opening home matches of the season -- losing to Chelsea and drawing to Burnley -- Tottenham beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and have since gone on to win six of their last eight matches, including a famous 3-1 Champions League victory over Real. Real Madrid were thumped by Tottenham in the Champions LeagueOn Saturday, Atletico will play the same opponents Tottenham slayed. It is their biggest game of the season to date. What makes Saturday's Madrid derby all the more intriguing is that both teams are experiencing difficult times. Real -- who won the Champions League last season and a first La Liga title since 2012 -- are joint third in the table with Atletico, eight points behind leaders Barcelona. Neither can afford to slip up at the Wanda Metropolitano.Álvarez believes, much like Tottenham's win over Dortmund, that this is a match which could shape the rest of Atletico's season."A victory against Real Madrid could not only mean a turn for the team, but also for the fans," he says."The Metropolitano is modern but fans are reasonably close and the atmosphere could be amazing, but the team is simply under performing. Some players are not at his old level anymore and all this has coincided with the move to the new stadium."We never stop supporting, but I have to say that the last couple of Champions League games have been a very big disappointment."Moliz says a win over Real would be "amazing" but insists the team needs to keep "fighting," a trait Atletico has become synonymous with in the Simeone era.JUST WATCHEDCopa90: Milan Derby - Derby della MadonninaReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCopa90: Milan Derby - Derby della Madonnina 04:13Who do you think will win the Madrid derby? Have your say on our Facebook page. Costa to the rescue?Atletico reportedly spent $57m on bringing Costa back to MadridIn July 2016, Atletico were banned from signing players for two transfer windows after breaching FIFA's laws over the signing of minors.More than the move to the new stadium or the current team's failings, it is the inability to rejuvenate the squad with new blood which has arguably hit Atelti the hardest.The club has already completed the signings of Diego Costa -- who returns three years after departing for Chelsea -- and Vitolo, but neither player can be registered to play until the ban expires on January 1, 2018.There is a sense that the red half of Madrid is just waiting for the arrival of Costa, known as the "Beast," to restart their season, hoping that by the time the Spain striker arrives they are not out of contention for both La Liga and the Champions League.Frenchman Greizmann has been linked with a move away from Atletico "Quite clearly they don't have the player that they need, which looks very much like Costa, to play the kind of football that they want to," Balague explains."With (Kevin) Gameiro, (Angel) Correa and Antoine Griezmann you cannot play the long ball, you just cannot do it. With Costa you can. "Costa and Griezmann is a very, very exciting proposition but they might just be too far away from the top of the league and maybe even out of the Champions League."The fans, meanwhile, are in no doubt who the man to save their season is.Go to CNN.com/sport for more stories & features"It´s crystal clear that we just don't score despite having really good chances," says Alvarez. "Griezmann seems to be too worried about his future, Correa is the only player that gives us hope, but we all are really looking forward to have Vitolo and Costa in January.""I don't know if the team is waiting for Costa," says Moliz. "But I am."

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Story highlights Italy's Senate approves the economic reforms by 156 votes in favor, 12 againstThe lower house is expected to discuss the measures and vote on them SaturdayOnce the measures are adopted, Berlusconi is expected to step downMario Monti is touted as a possible successorThe Italian Senate passed a series of austerity measures Friday demanded by Europe, as it seeks to ward off fears of a debt-driven crisis.The package was approved by 156 votes in favor to 12 against, with one abstention. It only had to be passed by those of the 320 senators who were present for the vote.The lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, is expected to discuss the measures and vote Saturday. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is expected to step down after the austerity measures are adopted by both houses.Intended to cut spending and boost growth, they include pension reform, with plans to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67, the privatization of state-owned companies and sale of state-owned properties, the liberalization of certain professions and investment in infrastructure.Berlusconi assured European leaders the measures would be implemented in a letter to the European Union late last month amid concerns that the reforms might stall.JUST WATCHEDItaly running out of options ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHItaly running out of options 01:56JUST WATCHEDItaly struggles with uncertaintyReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHItaly struggles with uncertainty 01:27JUST WATCHEDBond markets react to Italy newsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBond markets react to Italy news 02:28JUST WATCHEDBond yields and BerlusconiReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBond yields and Berlusconi 04:04As the eighth-largest economy in the world and the fourth-largest in Europe, Italy is seen as vulnerable to the debt crisis that has brought down Greece, although economists say Italy remains solvent. Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has said that after the Italian parliament passes the reforms, either an interim government will be formed or elections will be held. Italy gave indications Thursday that there may be growing support for former EU commissioner Mario Monti to take the helm in place of Berlusconi.Monti spent two hours meeting with the president Thursday evening shortly after being made a senator for life, Italy's ANSA news agency reported.The appointment means Monti was able to vote Friday in the Senate.Berlusconi appeared to signal his support Thursday for Monti, who has a reputation as a hard-working, intellectually rigorous technocrat. In a post on Berlusconi's official Facebook page, he wrote that he had sent a telegram to Monti congratulating him on being appointed by the president to be a "senator for life, reflecting the outstanding achievements" in certain arenas. "I wish him a successful job in the national interest," Berlusconi said.Foreign Minister Franco Frattini also said he supports an emergency government of national unity led by Monti."He has an international profile that no one can deny," Frattini said, according to his press office.Monti was a member of the European Commission for 10 years. For half that time he was the competition commissioner, leading high-profile anti-trust cases involving large companies including Microsoft.Investor confidence plummeted Wednesday when the yield on 10-year Italian government bonds rose above 7%, the level at which other European countries -- including Greece, Portugal and Ireland -- have sought international bailouts.Tensions eased slightly Thursday as Italian 10-year bonds traded lower, following intervention by the European Central Bank.Italy has one of the highest national debts in Europe, about 120% of GDP or about €1.9 trillion and has seen low growth in recent years.

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Story highlightsU.S. leaders play "Game of Thrones," fans, scholars say HBO show has five parallels with United States, fans say Do "white walkers" represent climate change?Scholar: In show and United States, politics is "played by the elite" (CNN) A fire-breathing dragon has never vaporized a senator giving a pompous speech on C-SPAN. No candidate has ever poisoned a rival at his wedding reception, and no "white walker" zombie has ever dragged a screaming climate change skeptic away. Yet anyone who thinks HBO's popular "Game of Thrones" is just about kings and castles misses how much the show reflects contemporary America, several scholars, authors and fans of the show say. The fantasy TV series is set in the fictional kingdom of Westeros, where a small group of powerful families scheme against one another to seize control of the "iron throne." Look past the dragons and knights, though, and the show offers eerie political and racial parallels between the world of Westeros and the United States, fans and scholars say. Here are five of them:JUST WATCHED'Game of Thrones' author digs DOSReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH'Game of Thrones' author digs DOS 00:10JUST WATCHED'Thrones' is back: 'All men must die' ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH'Thrones' is back: 'All men must die' 01:58JUST WATCHEDThe future of "Game of Thrones" ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHThe future of "Game of Thrones" 01:37Only elites can play the gameRead More There is no middle class in "Game of Thrones." The "99%" of Westeros -- the peasants, innkeepers and farmers -- survive at the whim of a small group of wealthy families who treat them with indifference and cruelty. The HBO show is an adaptation of George R.R. Martin's series, "A Song of Ice and Fire." (HBO and CNN are both owned by Time Warner.) Martin modeled his books on medieval Europe, where there was a huge gap between the rich and poor, says Steven Attewell, author of "Race for the Iron Throne" and editor of a blog with the same title. Medieval thinkers justified that gap by using some of the same rhetoric people use today to explain poverty: It's the poor's fault. The poor were told that there was something inherently wrong with them: They were the descendants of Noah's son, Ham, a cursed Biblical figure, Attewell says. "They said that because the poor people are sons and daughters of Ham, it was God's will that they serve as peasants," Attewell says. "They also cited passages in the Bible that commanded obedience to the king and the servant to the master." The 99% of Westeros could identify with the anger of Occupy Wall Street, fans of the show say. Social mobility was extremely limited by modern standards, Attewell says. A typical peasant paid taxes to a lord who essentially owned him. "It was hard to get past the idea of a monarchy," Attewell says. "They didn't have examples of democracy. Even when you had a social revolution from below in this period, they didn't have an alternate model of government to look to." Neither does "Game of Thrones," because the rich control everything. They own the land and the political process, and the only contenders for the iron throne come from a small group of powerful dynastic families. The show's depiction of families fighting for control mirrors where U.S. politics could be headed, says Joshua Weikert, a political science professor from Albright College in Pennsylvania. The 2016 presidential election could well feature another Clinton vs. Bush contest if Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush decide to run. Could Americans one day say, without irony, "The House of Bush" or "The House of Clinton"? In the show, "two or three primary families trade off and form alliances to enhance their position," Weikert says. "Can we really see none of the Kennedys, Bushes and Clintons in these machinations?" When the rich control the political process, it's difficult for a country to remain a democracy, according to one of the most popular books in the United States. "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" is not just a best-seller, it has become a cultural phenomenon. Thomas Piketty, a French economist, warns in his book that concentrating wealth at the top invariably corrodes democracy. He argues after studying two centuries of economic data that economic inequality is wired into the machinery of capitalism. And he says the United States is headed toward an aristocratic future resembling 19th century Europe, where powerful families sustained by inherited wealth rule the rest. There are no royal families in the United States, but Weikert says many Americans share the same sentiment as the jaded "99%" of Westeros: "The game is played among elites." It's a man's world The late soul singer James Brown never makes an appearance in "Game of Thrones," but his song, "It's a Man's Man's Man's World," could be its unofficial soundtrack. There are no men pushing for gender equality in "Game of Thrones." Male characters unapologetically beat women, rape them and throw them away as if they're old sofas. Yet to paraphrase Brown, the show "wouldn't be nothing" without a cast of formidable female characters who refuse to play the roles assigned to them.The character of Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) doesn't wait for men to rescue her. The women of Westeros don't wait for knights to rescue them from dragons; one of them commands three dragons of her own. She is Daenerys Targaryen, the young sole survivor of a royal family. She starts as a timid pawn of men who violate her and treat her with contempt. She becomes a legendary warrior queen. The show's fan base is filled with women who identify with characters like Daenerys Targaryen. They revel in her ability to rise to the top in a male-dominated world, says Paul Levinson, a communications professor at Fordham University in New York. "They're seeing women in positions of power more and more," Levinson says. "Not only Hillary but people like (Sen.) Elizabeth Warren and Sarah Palin. Daenerys captures that aspect. She constantly gets the better of men." One of the most beloved characters in the show is Arya Stark, an adolescent girl who outthinks and out-toughs men. Born to a noble family, she rejects the notion that she must marry a lord and bear his children to be a successful woman. She forges herself into a skilled warrior to avenge her family's honor. "We gravitate to Arya because she provides a refreshing alternative to the damsels in distress we typically see in medieval dramas," says Jamie Adair, editor of the "History Behind the Game of Thrones" blog. "Arya's assertiveness speaks to our modern values. She's driven by revenge and she's willing to be ruthless." We gravitate to Arya because she provides a refreshing alternative to the damsels in distress we typically see in medieval dramas...Jamie Adair, editor of "History Behind the Game of Thrones," on Arya Stark character in the HBO show The show's portrayal of women is a reflection of a deeper message in Martin's "Game of Thrones" books: Kings may rule, but their rise and fall ultimately depends on the small folks, says Charli Carpenter, a political science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. "What Martin has done is create a story about elite politics told through the viewpoint of the marginalized: women, prostitutes, bastards, dwarfs," says Carpenter, author of an essay in Foreign Affairs magazine entitled, "Game of Thrones as Theory." Political paralysis jeopardizes the future In one of the most famous scenes in "Game of Thrones," another powerful woman, Cersei Lannister, the Queen of Westeros, schools a rival on political power. "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die," she tells him. "There is no middle ground." Cersei Lannister isn't much for bipartisan cooperation. She would fit right into the current U.S. Congress, which is on its way to becoming the least productive and most ideologically divided one in history, according to some reports. (It's also the richest, as well as the first Congress where the majority of its members are millionaires, another report says). The price of political paralysis is one of biggest themes in "Game of Thrones" and a persistent theme in U.S. politics, scholars and fans say. In Westeros, leaders spend more time fighting one another than helping their subjects. Most are only driven by self-interest. They constantly question the right of other kings to rule. The kingdom even has its own version of a "birther" controversy: A king is accused of being illegitimate because his family hid his true lineage. Could white walker zombies represent the global warming threat represented by melting icebergs?The political paralysis in Westeros comes at a dangerous time. Feuding leaders ignore the real existential threat to their world. An army of ice-encrusted zombies called "white walkers" is mobilizing to destroy the kingdom and usher in an ice age. "Winter is coming," is the ominous conclusion one leader delivers after watching the deadly white walkers in action, but no one listens to him. You couldn't find a more apt comparison to feuding political leaders in the United States who are ignoring global warming, says Gordon Coonfield, a communications professor at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. "Multiple factions are so busy with infighting," he says, "that they are completely unaware or indifferent to a looming apocalypse." The rulers in "Game of Thrones" also ignore another looming political issue, fans and scholars say: Westeros, too, has an immigration problem no one wants to tackle. Instead, the rulers have relied on a giant wall originally built to keep out white walkers but now used to stop border crossings of an impoverished group the people of Westeros dismiss as "wildlings." The rhetoric used to justify the wall is similar to some of the language used in America's immigration debate, says Weikert, the political science professor at Albright College."They say we need to make sure that 'they' don't come in here and ruin our society and culture," Weikert says. "Some people were lucky enough to be born on the 'right' side of the border and have an interest in keeping out those who are threatening the existing order." A nation lives beyond its means There are plenty of supernatural creatures and vicious villains in "Game of Thrones," but there is one entity that no one dares cross: The Iron Bank of Braavos.Multiple factions are so busy with infighting that they are completely unaware or indifferent to a looming apocalypse.Joshua Weikert, political scientist, on leaders in "Game of Thrones," and the United States If you think the Wall Street money managers who almost ruined the global economy are heartless capitalists, you should meet the dreaded bureaucrats from the Iron Bank. It's the most powerful bank in the world of "Game of Thrones." It doesn't really care about the health of Westeros' economy or the poor people living on a "bowl of brown" in the kingdom's "Flea Bottom" ghetto. They just want their money, and they're willing to unleash chaos to get it. "The great thing about the bank," says Weikert, "is if you don't pay what you owe, they give loans to your enemy to overthrow you." Think of the Iron Bank as America's deficit, fans of the show say: It's an economic guillotine that hangs over the future, they say. Several kings of Westeros have amassed huge national debts because of Iron Bank loans, but they're afraid to tell their subjects that their country is living beyond its means. National debt, in the United States as in Westeros, scares political leaders. In "Game of Thrones," all leaders dread the Iron Bank's motto: "The Iron Bank will have its due."Race still matters There are no racial scandals in Westeros. No one secretly recorded a ruler dehumanizing another ethnic group. But that doesn't mean racial stereotypes in contemporary America haven't wormed their way into the show's scripts, some bloggers and authors say. Much of that criticism centers on the storyline involving Daenerys Targaryen, the exiled warrior queen.Daenerys Targaryen's warrior queen has been criticized for being a "white savior." The pale, silver-haired leader liberates an army of black and brown slaves as she marches through a North African-like region, breaking the chains of oppressed peoples. It's thrilling stuff -- "Occupy Wall Street" with three fire-breathing dragons. Still, some critics say the plotline unwittingly resurrects a racial stereotype often used to justify U.S. imperialism: white saviors rescuing dark-skinned people from the barbarity of their ways. Whiteness is "both a conquering and civilizing force" in "Game of Thrones," stand-up comedian Aamer Rahman wrote in his blog. British blogger Shane Thomas called Targaryen's conquests the "save the coloureds" tour. Saladin Ahmed, author of "Throne of the Crescent Moon," says the show also reinforces some stereotypes about black and brown men in its depiction of the Dothraki people, a nomadic, brown-skinned tribe portrayed as hypersexual and hyperviolent. Even more fully drawn characters of color like Missandei, a regal woman who acts as Daenerys' translator and aide, slip into stereotypical behavior, Ahmed says. The actress who plays Missandei, Nathalie Emmanuel, is fantastic, but her character becomes a cliché at times, Ahmed says. "She is the black best friend every white girl has," he says. "She has no story of her own. She has no desires or wants of her own. She's just there to give advice to Daenerys." With the introduction of new characters like Prince Oberyn Martell of Dorne, also known as the "Red Viper," there are hints the show may begin treating its characters of color with more complexity. But that day hasn't quite come yet, Ahmed says. The show, Ahmed says, "has the same problem Hollywood in general has: limiting actors of color to villains, best friends and martyrs for white people." "Game of Thrones" may yet evolve. Part of its appeal is its unpredictability. No one really knows where the story is headed because Martin is still adding books to his series and he's not afraid to kill beloved characters. Martin may yet give fans a happy ending. But as some Americans look ahead to their own country's future, they may also conclude: "Winter is coming."

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A jailed member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot told a court she is on a hunger strike after being barred from attending a parole appeal hearing in person, Russian state news agency Ria Novosti reported Wednesday. Maria Alyokhina was sentenced in August to two years in prison for performing a song critical of then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at a prominent Orthodox cathedral last year.Report: Russia clamping down on free speech Alyokhina, who was taking part in the Berezniki City Court proceedings via teleconference from the prison where she is incarcerated, also told her legal team to stop representing her, the news agency said.JUST WATCHED2012: Member of Pussy Riot releasedReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH2012: Member of Pussy Riot released 02:54Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, another band member, also received a two-year sentence in August for performing the song. Yekaterina Samutsevich, a third member of the band, was sentenced at the same time. But she was freed from prison last October.

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Story highlightsProtests, including a hunger strike, have been ongoing for the past two weeksThe bill aims to provide regional status to the 18 languages spoken by minorities in UkraineProtesters worry the Ukrainian language will be undermined by the billThe bill's sponsor says the legislation is necessary if Ukraine wants to join EUSeveral dozen protesters picketed a cultural center in Kiev, Ukraine, on Saturday as part of continued demonstrations against a controversial regional languages bill. At least 12 people have joined a hunger strike over the past two weeks in protest of the bill, introduced in May by the ruling Party of Regions. One student was hospitalized Saturday in life-threatening condition after seven days on hunger strike, according to Kiev Mohilyan Academy, where the young woman studies. In total, four protesters have been admitted to clinics for treatment over the past three days, Ukraine's health ministry and the protest movement said. The protesters fear that the future of the Ukrainian language will be severely undermined by the bill, which aims to provide regional status to the 18 languages spoken by ethnic minorities in Ukraine, including Russian, Romanian and Tatar. Under the bill, minorities would be able to have their mother tongue taught in schools and use those languages in official documents, among other benefits. The architect of the bill -- parliament deputy from the ruling party Vadim Kolesnichenko -- says such legislation is necessary if Ukraine wants to become part of the European Union. "We've had many checks on the human rights issues in Ukraine by European organizations -- and they noticed many violations. Minority languages has been one of them. Our bill is written in full compliance with the European charter for minority languages, which is aimed at preserving minority languages and protecting them," Kolesnichenko said. The bill doesn't stipulate that Ukraine may have several official state languages -- something which can be changed only through a nationwide referendum. However the opposition insists that providing even a regional status to the Russian language -- widely spoken in 13 regions of the country by roughly 20 million people -- would severely undermine the development of the Ukrainian language. The protesters fear that should the use of Russian be legalized, nobody would want to learn Ukrainian. Parliament sessions in recent months on the controversial bill have erupted in fistfights between Ukraine's legislators as deputies opposing the bill clashed with those from the ruling party. Earlier this month, the bill passed the second hearing in the Rada with 248 deputies voting for it. The opposition claims the vote was rigged and called on President Viktor Yanukovich not to ratify the bill and prevent it from becoming law. The president hasn't yet responded to those demands. "We issued an ultimatum to the authorities to abolish this bill. There has been no intention or even a hint from President Yanukovich that he could do so. That's why our hunger strike would continue for weeks or months -- as long as we are alive," said Oleksandr Mishura, a member of the protest movement. Valeriy Shevchenko traveled to Kiev on Saturday all the way from a village in Western Ukraine to participate. "We have to defend our language and our culture -- the two things most dear to us," he said. While protesters continue their standoff, the government is producing few comments on the matter. The final say is with Yanukovich, who is still weighing whether to put his signature on the bill, but promises to respect all sides of the conflict. But Ukraine's leader already said that if the crisis is not resolved, a dissolution of parliament and an early ballot cannot be ruled out.

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Story highlightsStephen Jones: "It was children, a lot of children with blood all over them"Many homeless people gather outside the arena at night, he says (CNN)Stephen Jones, a homeless man who was outside the Manchester Arena when Monday's deadly attack took place, is being hailed as a hero after he helped the wounded as they fled the scene. "First there was a bang, I thought it was some kind of firework, and then there was a big explosion," he told CNN affiliate ITN."I just felt the wind force, and then everyone started screaming and running. Me and my mate we got up and we started running. We realized what had happened, we run back, and all the women and children were coming out with blood."Police have not given details of the device used by the attacker, who died in the blast along with 22 of his victims, but Jones said he saw injuries he believed were caused by nails. Instinct to help peopleRead More"We are human, we still have a heart, we still have that instinct to help people out that need help and that's what we are doing. And obviously when we are seeing children like that, with blood and, pulling nails out of their arms and stuff, and there were a couple in a girl's face," he said. Who are the victims of the Manchester terror attack?"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." "We wiped blood from children's faces. I mean, one little girl, she was covered in blood. Her mom was screaming so some guy was coming at her, took the little girl's t-shirt off her, and it was someone else's blood shed on her." Jones described how he and a friend held the legs up of a woman who was severely bleeding while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. "We thought she was just going to bleed right out."Crowdfunders rush to helpHis selflessness has not been lost on social media where one woman set up an account on the charity fundraising site Just Giving, which has now raised close to $30,000.And on Tuesday, David Sullivan, joint-chairman of English Premier League club West Ham United, told the BBC he would like to help Jones further."It looks like he needs some help, so we are desperate to find who he is and give him six months free accommodation and a little bit of money to help him on his way," Sullivan told BBC Radio 5 live.Sullivan, together with his son, David Jr. tracked Jones down with the help of social media. The pair are now working out how to pay his rent for the next six months while supplying him with new clothes and work opportunities.Joint-Chairman of West Ham United David Sullivan and his son have taken up Jones' cause."Dave and myself were both hugely impressed by the bravery shown by Steve, the emergency services and all those who rushed to the aid of those affected by the Manchester attack," said Sullivan in a statement."This was a terrible incident, but the response of the people of Manchester has been one of bravery, togetherness and resilience -- the hallmarks of what makes Britain such a fantastic place.Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat as bomber details emerge"Steve was just one of hundreds of people who forgot about their own safety and rushed to the aid of others, and we were both moved by his story. Steve deserves this chance to improve his own life after his selfless and heroic acts undoubtedly improved the lives of so many others."Jones' actions are shining a spotlight on Manchester's growing homeless problem. The newly elected mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, has pledged to donate 15% of his salary to a homeless charity. Jones said a lot of homeless people sleep outside near the Manchester Arena, where the attack happened.

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(CNN)Germany announced Thursday it has designated the Lebanese militant and political group Hezbollah a terror organization, banning all of its activities in the country and ordering raids on sites police say are linked to the group.Police told CNN a number of properties in Berlin, Bremen and North Rhine-Westphalia were searched early on Thursday. According to the police and the German Interior Ministry, four mosques and cultural associations were raided, as well as private homes of their board members, treasurers and tax advisers.Police investigate the Hezbollah-linked Imam Mahdi center in Muenster, western Germany, on Thursday."The associations under investigation are suspected of forming part of Hezbollah due to their financial support and propaganda for the terrorist organization," the Interior Ministry said in a statement posted on its website. It added the searches were conducted to "ensure that evidence of potential sub-organizations in Germany could not be destroyed when this ban was announced."The move to ban Hezbollah's activities in Germany comes after a sustained campaign by the United States and Israel. Last December, the German parliament approved a motion. It has argued for Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to ban the group's activities in Germany.The ban could hit Lebanon's coronavirus responseAnalysis by Tamara QiblawiGermany's move to classify Hezbollah as a terror group could have a direct impact on Lebanon's response to the coronavirus. Here's how:The European Union, so far, distinguishes between the group's political and military wings, with the latter only classified as a terror group.By making this distinction, the EU can legally engage with democratically elected officials from the organization, in addition to Hezbollah-linked ministries in Lebanon. Two of the country's 20 ministers are affiliated with the group.Lebanon's Health Minister Hassan Hamad, who has spearheaded a largely successful campaign to stem the spread of the virus, is backed by Hezbollah. If the EU chooses to follow Germany's lead, it could potentially deprive the country's struggling health sector of badly needed funds, and reignite a coronavirus crisis.This would happen as Lebanon grapples with its worst financial crisis in decades, and as social unrest hits the country's major cities again for the first time in months."As the authority responsible for issuing the ban, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community is of the opinion that Hezbollah openly calls for the violent elimination of the State of Israel and questions the right of the State of Israel to exist," the ministry said in the statement. Read More"The organization is therefore fundamentally against the concept of international understanding, regardless of whether it presents itself as a political, social or military structure," it added. CNN has reached out to Hezbollah for comment.The group is the dominating elected political and military force in Lebanon. It grew out of an Israeli occupation during Lebanon's civil war and has been strongly backed by Iran financially and militarily. The US and Israel have praised the decision that puts Germany at odds with the European Union, which in 2013 designated Hezbollah's military wing but not its political arm. The Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite group is a strong force in Lebanese politics, which is the reason why some European countries are reluctant to ban the group in its entirety.The UK put the group as a whole on its terror blacklist in March 2019. The US, Canada, the Netherlands, Israel, the Gulf Cooperation Council and Bahrain also designates the group in its entirety as a terrorist organization."We applaud the German government's actions today against suspected Hizballah supporters. The government's decision to act reflects the resolve of the West to confront the global threat posed by Hizballah," the US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell said in a statement.Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz called the ban "a valuable and significant step in the global fight against terrorism.""I call on additional European countries and the European Union to adopt this necessary policy and to recognize organization for what it is: Hezbollah -- both its military and political wings -- constitutes a terror organization, and that is how it must be treated," Katz said in a statement.

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(CNN)This wasn't how Mikaela Shiffrin had envisaged her Winter Olympics at Beijing 2022 would go. Two events in the space of three days ended in crashes for the 26-year-old, all but ending her hopes of becoming the first US skier to win three medals at a single Winter Olympics.These Games are particularly emotional for Shiffrin as she competes at the Olympics for the first time without her father, Jeff, who died suddenly from an accident in February 2020 while at home in Colorado. He was 65.And as she processed her second DNF on Wednesday, Shiffrin's thoughts immediately turned to her father.Mikaela Shiffrin: 'A really big let down,' says US skier after she crashes out for the second time at Beijing 2022"It does give me perspective but right now, I would really like to call him," she said after Wednesday's slalom.Read More"So, that doesn't make it easier. He would probably tell me to get over it, but he's not here to say that, so on top of everything else I am pretty angry at him too."Competing on the other side of the world at the time of her father's accident two years ago, the devastated skier rushed home with her mother Eileen and brother Taylor to be by his side."I was really grateful that we got a chance to see him in those final moments," Shiffrin told CNN's Christina Macfarlane back in 2020.It is a given in the skiing world that few families are as tight as the Shiffrins. During the season, her mother is frequently seen alongside Shiffrin on the race hill. JUST WATCHEDTime Out: Mikaela Shiffrin opens up about her father's passingReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTime Out: Mikaela Shiffrin opens up about her father's passing 03:57Her father would join the media in the finish area, trying to capture the best picture of his daughter crossing the finish line. Another medal in tow, another memory for the family album."Skiing is something that my entire family shares. And my dad, he loved skiing, he loved it ... I found being on the mountains was like being close to him."'The consequences are too big'The opening day of the alpine skiing schedule in Beijing on Monday wasn't just tough for Shiffrin, but also her boyfriend Aleksander Aamodt Kilde.Not long after Shiffrin had crashed out after just five turns of her opening runs, Kilde could only manage fifth place in the men's downhill, though he did win a bronze in the men's super-G on Tuesday.Kilde is currently the world's No. 1 men's downhill skier and had been favorite to take gold coming into Beijing 2022, but he admitted "some mistakes" cost him any chance at a medal.Ahead of their opening events, Kilde had talked about life was like in the Olympic Village with Shiffrin -- the 29-year-old Norwegian and the American have been dubbed skiing's most famous power couple."Everybody says: 'Yeah, now you can spend so much time together and it's nice to have her,' but it's more challenging," he says. "With Covid and restrictions, you have to be really careful.READ: Mikaela Shiffrin doesn't want to have to choose between 'morality versus being able to do your job' at the 2022 Winter OlympicsAleksander Aamodt Kilde and Mikaela Shiffrin attend the Gold Medal Gala in New York City."It's a tease kind of, if you know what I mean. You see her but you can't really touch her, can't really be with her that much. But it's really nice to have her here. Of course we can eat dinner together and it's no problem. We really enjoy that. "We are keeping the same routine as always, face-timing, talking on the phone. We try to be careful because if we get Covid then the consequences are too big."Given their competitive nature -- and the fact they are both at the top of their field -- Klide said it's beneficial for both of them to be dating a high-level skier."Just in general how things are feeling, experiences, decision-making," he says. "All those general things about skiing, not really too much technical."She sends me videos and I send her videos and then we try to learn from each other a little. I have a lot to learn from her." 'Morality versus being able to do your job'In an interview with CNN in 2021, Shiffrin spoke about the "morality" of competing at Beijing 2022 under the shadow of alleged human rights violations in China, in particular against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.The US State Department estimates as many as two million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have been detained in internment camps in Xinjiang province since 2017, although China has repeatedly denied accusations of human rights abuses."What's a real bummer is that there's not only accusations but, like, legitimate proof in a lot of these places we've been going the last several Olympics," she said.JUST WATCHEDMikaela Shiffrin: Don't want to have to choose between 'morality vs being able to do your job'ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMikaela Shiffrin: Don't want to have to choose between 'morality vs being able to do your job' 02:44"One of the important things about the Olympics is that it is supposed to be a global event, not just in your sort of mainstream sporting countries, but it's supposed to be global. I do understand the importance of trying to stay true to that pledge, essentially. But it is tough, to be honest."The Olympics is big, and it's something that you shoot for, and you don't want to miss it."And you certainly don't want to be put in the position of having to choose between human rights like morality versus being able to do your job, which on the other hand can bring light to some issues or can actually bring hope to the world at a very difficult time."

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(CNN)The online racial abuse of some England players following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy has been described by the team's manager Gareth Southgate as "unforgivable" and "just not what we stand for."Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were targeted on social media after they missed penalties in the 3-2 shootout defeat at Wembley Stadium."For some of them to be abused is unforgivable," said Southgate, who was speaking at a virtual press conference on Monday. "Some of it has come from abroad, we have been told this, but some of it is from this country."We have been a beacon of light to bring people together and the national team stands for everybody. We felt the energy and positivity from the fans and I'm incredibly proud of that," Southgate added.Before and during the Euro 2020 tournament, the England players have knelt before each of their matches in a display of unity in the fight against racism and inequality. Read MoreThat was an act that caused anger among sections of the England fanbase, with some supporters choosing to boo as the players knelt. London's Metropolitan Police said it was investigating the "unacceptable" social media comments on both Instagram and Twitter, while UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also condemned the racist abuse. England's Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford get ready to come onto the pitch during the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy."This England team deserve to be lauded as heroes, not racially abused on social media," Johnson said on Twitter. "Those responsible for this appalling abuse should be ashamed of themselves."In recent weeks, Johnson -- along with other lawmakers in his government such as Home Secretary Priti Patel -- have been specifically asked to condemn the England fans who have booed players taking the knee before kick-off but failed to do so. Gary Neville, former England international, criticized Johnson for not condemning those who booed the players in their battle for equality when he had the chance."Gareth Southgate and the players a few weeks ago, about five days on the trot told us that they were taking the knee to promote equality and it was against racism," Neville told Sky News. "The Prime Minister said it was ok for the population of this country to boo those players who are trying to promote equality and defend against racism. "It starts at the very top." "The fact of the matter is, there is an issue obviously in football, there is an issue in society where we feel it's acceptable basically to criticize players for sporting actions because of the color of their skin," added Neville. Ahead of Euro 2020, Southgate penned an open letter to the country, outlining why he thought it was important for players to continue using their voice for good."This is a special group. Humble, proud and liberated in being their true selves," wrote Southgate in the Players Tribune. Prince William said he was "sickened" by the discriminatory abuse while the Football Association in England said in a statement it was "appalled." The English national team's Twitter account tweeted its support for the players on Monday. "We're disgusted that some of our squad -- who have given everything for the shirt this summer -- have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight's game. We stand with our players."READ: Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa AmericaEngland players comfort teammate Saka after he missed a penalty during a penalty shootout after extra time against Italy.'Social media companies must take immediate action'Football players receiving abuse on social media is commonplace.Savills, a real estate service provider in the UK, tweeted on Monday that it is "committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce" after one of its employees appeared to be one of those abusing the England players on Twitter. "A full investigation will be carried out in regards to this unacceptable incident," it said. "Savills abhors and has zero tolerance to any form of racism and racial discrimination and is appalled by the racist comments in these tweets. Savills is immediately investigating and will take appropriate action."Rashford has continuously highlighted the racist abuse he's been the target of over the last few years. "I've grown into a sport where I expect to read things written about myself. Whether it be the colour of my skin, where I grew up, or, most recently, how I decide to spend my time off the pitch," Rashford posted on Twitter Monday.Rashford, who missed a penalty kick in the final game, wrote that he could take "critique of my performance all day long, my penalty was not good enough, it should have gone in, but I will never apologize for who I am and and where I came from." In the hours after England's defeat by Italy, a mural honoring Rashford was vandalized with graffiti in Manchester, United Kingdom. The artwork commemorated the Manchester United player's work to tackle child food poverty. It features the quote: "Take pride in knowing that your struggle will play the biggest role in your purpose."After the mural was defaced in the early hours, part of it has been temporarily covered with bin bags. The Coffee House Cafe, where the mural is painted, shared images on Facebook of locals coming out to support Rashford.Supporters have shared messages such as "hero" on the wall and an image of a card next to it says: "Dear Marcus, please know that you are so admired and people find you an inspiration.""The messages I've received today have been positively overwhelming and seeing the response in Withington had me on the verge of tears," Rashford tweeted. "The communities that always wrapped their arms around me continue to hold me up. I'm Marcus Rashford, 23 year old, black man from Withington and Wythenshawe, South Manchester. If I have nothing else I have that."Greater Manchester Police said in a statement it is investigating the vandalism. The online abuse has led to calls for social media companies to do more to police their platforms. Earlier this year, former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry deleted his social media accounts following a spate of online racist abuse aimed at Black footballers and what he said was the inability of social media companies to hold users accountable for their actions. A few weeks after Henry had closed his accounts, English football clubs and governing bodies took part in a three-day social media blackout to protest against abuse. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, called the racist abuse "abhorrent," and called on social media companies to take immediate action to "prevent this hate." "Racist abuse of any kind is abhorrent and will not be tolerated on or off the pitch," tweeted Khan. "MetPoliceUK (The Metropolitan Police) will investigate the appalling online abuse aimed at England players. Social media companies must take immediate action to remove and prevent this hate." The chair for the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Julian Knight echoed Khan's sentiment. "Social media companies once alerted to this abuse have an acute responsibility to immediately take it down," Knight said."The Government needs to get on with legislating the tech giants. Enough of the foot dragging, all those who suffer at the hand of racists, not just England players, deserve better protections now."Facebook, which owns Instagram, said in a statement sent to CNN that it was "committed to keeping our community safe from abuse.""No one should have to experience racist abuse anywhere, and we don't want it on Instagram," a Facebook Company spokesperson said."We quickly removed comments and accounts directing abuse at England's footballers last night and we'll continue to take action against those that break our rules. In addition to our work to remove this content, we encourage all players to turn on Hidden Words, a tool which means no one has to see abuse in their comments or DMs. No one thing will fix this challenge overnight, but we're committed to keeping our community safe from abuse."Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saves Sancho's penalty during the penalty shoot out during the Euro 2020 final.In a statement sent to CNN, Twitter said it removed over 1000 tweets in the past 24 hours for "violating our rules."Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos"The abhorrent racist abuse directed at England players last night has absolutely no place on Twitter," a Twitter spokesperson said. "In the past 24 hours, through a combination of machine learning based automation and human review, we have swiftly removed over 1000 Tweets and permanently suspended a number of accounts for violating our rules -- the vast majority of which we detected ourselves proactively using technology. We will continue to take action when we identify any Tweets or accounts that violate our policies."We have proactively engaged and continue to collaborate with our partners across the football community to identify ways to tackle this issue collectively and will continue to play our part in curbing this unacceptable behaviour -- both online and offline."Aleks Klosok, Sarah Dean and Kevin Dotson contributed to this report.

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(CNN)They say good things come in threes -- and so it has proven to be with Europa League wonder goals. First it was Kemar Roofe for Rangers last month. Next it was Jordi Gomez for Omonia Nicosia a few days later. Now, it is Harry Winks for Tottenham Hotspur. Harry Winks 🤯Now, has he meant that, or was he looking for Gareth Bale?! #UEL pic.twitter.com/OvODPWi4rm— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 26, 2020 The English midfielder, around 50 yards from goal, lobbed the Ludogorets goalkeeper during Tottenham's 4-0 victory on Thursday. And he didn't even mean it. "You know I would love to say that I did (mean it), but I didn't mean it no," Winks told BT Sport after the win. "I saw Gaz (Bale) running and making that run. I will take it as it's a goal at the end of the day."Read MoreVisit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosHowever, Winks' manager, Jose Mourinho, joked he was not happy that Winks admitted he didn't mean to score."He's too honest, I'm not happy with him! I told him, a goal like that you have to say that you want to do it. But he's a good kid, honest and he told the truth."

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Washington (CNN)Rep. Seth Moulton ended his presidential bid on Friday during a speech at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting in San Francisco, closing out a campaign in which he failed to get traction or make this year's Democratic debates."Today, I want to use this opportunity, with all of you here, to announce that I am ending my campaign for president," Moulton said at the DNC meeting. "Though this campaign is not ending the way we hoped, I am leaving this race knowing that we raised issues that are vitally important to the American people and our future."Moulton, a Marine veteran and three-term congressman who represents Boston's northern suburbs, told the audience that he plans to run for reelection to Congress and relaunch Serve America, a PAC that looks to elect Democrats with service backgrounds."I will continue to fight for a new generation of leadership in our party and our country," he said. "And ​most of all, I will be ​campaigning my ass off​ for whoever wins our nomination in 2020." Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth Moulton Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonUS Rep. Seth Moulton arrives for a meeting on Capitol Hill in November 2018. He has been in Congress since 2015.Hide Caption 1 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton was born in Salem, Massachusetts, on October 24, 1978. He posted this baby photo to Facebook, calling it his "big head" phase. "Is this what a new generation of leadership looks like?" he joked.Hide Caption 2 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton, right, served four tours in Iraq while with the US Marine Corps, and he received a Bronze Star with valor for heroic actions in combat. "The greatest honor of my life was to lead these men in my platoon, even though it was a war that I and they disagreed with," he told The Boston Globe in 2014.Hide Caption 3 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton speaks at a Democratic caucus in Salem, Massachusetts, in March 2014. After leaving the Marine Corps, Moulton earned master's degrees in business and public policy from Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard is also where he earned his undergraduate degree before he entered the military.Hide Caption 4 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonVice President Joe Biden salutes a member of the audience as he campaigns with Moulton in October 2014.Hide Caption 5 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton celebrates his election victory in November 2014. He was unopposed in 2016 and re-elected in 2018.Hide Caption 6 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton is joined by his future wife, Liz, at an event in Boston in May 2017. The two were married later that year.Hide Caption 7 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton speaks during a Bipartisan Working Group meeting in July 2017.Hide Caption 8 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton and his wife, Liz, in a photo he posted to Facebook in January 2018.Hide Caption 9 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton shakes hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during his ceremonial swearing-in this year. Moulton in the past has tried to oust Pelosi from House Democratic leadership. But this time, he voted for her speakership.Hide Caption 10 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton poses with US Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, in Selma, Alabama, in March 2019. "After 54 years, John Lewis is still walking across Edmund Pettus Bridge in the name of freedom and equality," Moulton said on Facebook. "Today I was proud to walk with him."Hide Caption 11 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton speaks with a veteran during a campaign stop in Manchester, New Hampshire, in April 2019.Hide Caption 12 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton holds his daughter, Emmy, before a town-hall event in Newburyport, Massachusetts, in May 2019. Emmy is his only child.Hide Caption 13 of 14 Photos: Former presidential candidate Seth MoultonMoulton speaks in Atlanta during his CNN town hall in June 2019.Hide Caption 14 of 14Moulton entered the race later than most -- in late April -- and failed to catch on with more than 20 Democrats vying to take on President Donald Trump.Read MoreThe congressman failed to register in national or statewide polls and did not garner the needed fundraising to qualify for either the June or July Democratic debates.Moulton centered his bid on his personal military service and traveled the country to talk about his plan to incentivize national service at events during which the congressman personally did a service project. Moulton had hoped that his focus on national security and service would set him apart in the large Democratic field, but the congressman was boxed out by other military veterans -- namely Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg.Moulton has told staff and friends that he plans to continue pushing the Democratic Party on issues that motivated his campaign, like issues facing veterans, the need to incentivize national service and the importance of a comprehensive strategy around national defense.Those efforts will commence on Monday when Moulton hosts a town hall for veterans in Fairfax, Virginia, alongside General Stanley McChrystal, a military leader who endorsed Moulton's 2020 bid.Aides to the congressman said they hope that he could be in line for a host of administration posts, should a Democrat win the White House in 2020, including secretary of veterans affairs, defense secretary and United Nations ambassador.Moulton is the latest Democratic candidate to get out of the 2020 race, following California Rep. Eric Swalwell, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Washington Gov. 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Story highlights $6 trillion is more than twice Italy's national debtThe bonds were discovered as part of an investigation into a local mafia groupArrest order was issued in the southern Italian city of Potenza8 people arrested after $6 trillion in fake U.S. bonds found in ItalyItalian authorities on Friday arrested eight people in possession of an estimated $6 trillion in counterfeit U.S. Treasury bonds, according to Italian paramilitary police and an Italian news agency. The discovery of the fake bonds -- made to look as if they were printed by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 1934 -- came about as part of an investigation into a local mafia association. The arrest order for the alleged criminals was issued by a preliminary investigative judge in the southern Italian city of Potenza, police noted.Italian authorities, working with their Swiss counterparts, learned about the counterfeit bonds by way of eavesdropping on wiretapped phones, police said. The total of $6 trillion is more than twice the Italy's national debt. The Italian news agency, ANSA, reported that the bonds were also discovered "alongside copies of the Treaty of Versailles rolled inside lead cylinders." CNN can not independently verify that account.

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Moscow (CNN)The Kremlin broke its silence Tuesday on the apparent explosion of a nuclear-powered cruise missile during a test, saying that accidents "happen" but that Russia remained "far ahead" in the development of advanced weaponry.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm widespread international speculation that the accident -- which claimed the lives of at least five nuclear specialists last Thursday -- involved a nuclear-powered cruise missile known as the Burevestnik or Skyfall. But in a conference call with reporters, Peskov denied that such mishaps would set back Russian efforts to develop advanced military capabilities. The spokesperson said that only experts could speak with authority on such matters, but added: "Accidents, unfortunately, happen. They are tragedies. But in this particular case, it is important for us to remember those heroes who lost their lives in this accident."Peskov then repeated an assertion by President Vladimir Putin that Russian efforts to develop such technologies remained "considerably far ahead of the level other countries have managed to achieve."A deadly mishap in Russia's Far North, and a nuclear mystery lingersRead MoreHe also responded to a tweet by President Donald Trump, who said the US was "learning much from the failed missile explosion" and claimed that America has similar, but more advanced, technology."It would certainly would be quite strange if a country -- a world superpower that spends more money on defense than all the rest of the countries of the world -- was not involved in such projects," Peskov said, when asked to respond to Trump's statement. "That is why is this is not new information."Rosatom, Russia's state atomic energy company, confirmed that five of its nuclear specialists were killed in the incident. The total casualty count is still unclear.Local authorities reported a brief spike in radiation following the incident, while Russia's Defense Ministry said radiation levels were normal. Asked to comment on the conflicting reports and concerns about the consequences for the local population, Peskov said: "I have nothing to add beyond what I stated. ... I can just assure you that in such a situation all the competent agencies do everything to assure the safety of the citizens of the Russian Federation is fully provided."

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(CNN)Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy is in a slump of form, and nothing embodied that more than his drive on the fifth hole at the WGC Matchplay on Wednesday. The big-hitting Northern Irishman walloped his drive, leaning on his club when he realized it was hooking dramatically to the left, with the ball eventually finishing in someone's swimming pool in a nearby house. The wayward drive wasn't the only time McIlroy's ball took a splash during his match against Ian Poulter, as he had to take a drop on 13 after his chip across the green rolled into the water. Finding the water twice was just one of a litany of errors McIlroy made in his opening group game at the PGA Tour event at the Austin Country Club.READ: Grief over her father's death helped drive golfer Danielle Kang to major successRead MoreMcIlroy plays his shot on the sixth tee in his match against Poulter.Having fallen three down after five holes, he was eventually thrashed 6-and-5 to Englishman Poulter. The 31-year-old, who has had struggles with his swing and has recently employed renowned coach Pete Cowen to his team, declined to speak with the media after his round. McIlroy has not won a PGA Tour event since the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in November 2019, and his ranking has plummeted from No. 1 to No. 11 in the official world golf rankings. He now faces American Lanto Griffin in his next group match with his final match against Australia's Cameron Smith, who finished joint second at last year's Masters.Poulter, the 60th of 64 seeds at the tournament, sympathized with McIlroy's struggles and believes the hiring of Cowen will help rejuvenate his Ryder Cup teammate. "Obviously, Pete's going to be working exclusively with Rory on his game, (and) I think there's a couple of areas of his game which I'm sure he wants to kind of firm up a little bit," Poulter told the media afterward.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosMcIlroy lines up a putt on the fourth green in his match against Poulter."And obviously he missed a couple of tee shots left. From that point, he was trying to hit, a kind of, a bit of a hold-up cut. But it's Rory, it doesn't take a lot for Rory to spark up pretty quickly and I wasn't surprised with anything, I just felt that I had done a pretty decent job of putting him under pressure. I made it difficult for him."The 64 players at Austin are split into 16 groups of four with only the group winners advancing to the knockout stages at the weekend.Elsewhere, there were straightforward wins for world No. 1 Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, among others.

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(CNN)Australia swim star Shayna Jack has confirmed she tested positive for a banned substance in the lead up to the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.Jack, 20, withdrew from the event just days before she was supposed to compete citing "personal reasons".But on Saturday, Jack published a statement in which she confirmed she had tested positive for a banned substance on June 26. View this post on Instagram They say a picture is worth a thousand words, in this case a picture can not describe the amount of pain and vulnerability I am feeling right now. It is with great sadness and heartache that I had to leave due to allegations of having a prohibited substance in my system. I did NOT take this substance knowingly. Swimming has been my passion since I was 10 years old and I would never intentionally take a banned substance that would disrespect my sport and jeopardise my career. Now there is an ongoing investigation and my team and I are doing everything we can to find out when and how this substance has come into contact with my body. I would appreciate if you respect my privacy as this is very hard for me to cope with A post shared by Shayna Jack (@shayna_jack) on Jul 27, 2019 at 1:06am PDT "It is with great sadness and heartache that I had to leave due to allegations of having a prohibited substance in my system," Jack wrote in a statement on her Instagram and Facebook page."I did NOT take this substance knowingly. Swimming has been my passion since I was 10 years old and I would never intentionally take a banned substance that would disrespect my sport and jeopardize my career. Read More"Now there is an ongoing investigation and my team and I are doing everything we can to find out when and how this substance has come into contact with my body. I would appreciate if you respect my privacy as this is very hard for me to cope with."Shayna Jack of Australia competes during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.READ: The OTHER dominant US Women's National Team just made historyREAD: US star King loses disqualification appeal at World ChampionshipsSwimming Australia confirmed in a statement on Saturday that it had been notified of an adverse test result following a routine out-of-competition drug test conducted by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, said the governing body would continue to provide support for Jack but underlined its clear and unambiguous opposition to performance enhancing drugs."Swimming Australia is and always has been committed to a clean sport. We have consistently supported a zero tolerance approach to doping and have been strong supporters of a rigorous and consistent approach to drug testing both here and overseas," Russell said in a statement.READ: Sun Yang reacts angrily after opponent refuses to share podiumREAD: Sun Yang to rival Mack Horton: 'You must respect China'"Under our system, if a swimmer returns an adverse test, they are automatically given a provisional suspension and stopped from competing until such time as the ASADA process is complete and an outcome determined."As you would expect we are bitterly disappointed with allegations a swimmer has a prohibited substance in her system although it is important to point out that the matter is yet to be determined. We will continue to provide appropriate support for Shayna. We will also provide support for our team members who are still in Korea and our team and our organization will continue to reaffirm our zero tolerance approach."Australia's Mack Horton refused to stand on the podim with China's Sun Yang. The news of Jack's positive test will be of great embarrassment to Australian swimming given the leading role her teammate Mack Horton has played in protesting against China's Sun Yang in Gwangju.Horton came second to Sun in the men's 400-meter freestyle event last Sunday, then refused to acknowledge his Chinese competitor, who he has previously called a "drug cheat."Sun received a three-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance in 2014, and is facing renewed allegations according to ABC.

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(CNN)Paris Saint-Germain put on a footballing masterclass to reach the Champions League final for the first time in the club's history, running riot against RB Leipzig to secure a statement 3-0 win.First half goals from Marquinhos and Angel Di Maria gave the French side a commanding lead, before Juan Bernat sealed the victory early in the second period.Had Neymar not produced yet another profligate night in front of goal, the scoreline could have been much worse for RB Leipzig. Under young coach Julian Nagelsmann, the German side has stunned opponents and thrilled fans in this year's competition but this proved a step too far against a star-studded PSG.The club's Qatari owners have spent vast sums of money on assembling this squad, but tonight they will feel it was worth every penny.Angel Di Maria celebrates with Neymar after doubling PSG's lead.RB Leipzig are in some ways the antithesis of PSG; a more modest group of players who are more than the sum of their parts compared to an array of expensive superstars.Read MoreBut it was PSG's stars who started by far the brightest and perhaps should have taken the lead inside five minutes. Angel Di Maria threaded a superb ball through the RB Leipzig defense for Neymar, who, as he did against Atlanta, missed a gilt-edged chance when through one on one with the goalkeeper.PSG did soon get the goal its early dominance deserved, but not through the Brazilian most would have expected.Di Maria was once again the creator, curling a fabulous free-kick int the box for Marquinhos to head home. The defender had been without a goal in the Champions League this season before the knockout stages in Lisbon, but two in his last two matches have helped put PSG in the final.RB Leipzig looked overwhelmed and overawed by the occasion. Though neither of these clubs have much elite European pedigree to speak of, it was PSG which looked more at home in this semifinal.Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos celebrates after opening the scoring goal for the French club.But given how this exciting attacking team is coached by young manager Nagelsmann, Leipzig will always remain a threat.In what was the team's first meaningful surge into PSG's half, Yussuf Poulsen connected with Konrad Laimer's cross but could only direct his effort inches wide of the post.This match was pitting master against apprentice; the 33-year-old Nagelsmann, widely considered the most exciting young coach in Europe, against former mentor Thomas Tuchel.Back when Nagelsmann was a 20-year-old playing for German club Mainz, a serious knee injury put an early end to his career. His coach at the time was Tuchel, who guided him onto a new path to become a manager.Nagelsmann became the youngest coach in Bundesliga history when he took over at Hoffenheim in 2015 at the age of just 28 and has gone on to become one of the most admired managers in football for the style of play he coaches into his teams.However, that desire to play an attractive brand of football ended up being Leipzig's downfall late in the second half against PSG.Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi's failed attempt to pass the ball out from the back only found Ander Herrera, who drilled a pass straight back into Neymar's path. The Brazilian's stunning first touch caressed the ball into Di Maria's path and the Argentine made no mistake when in front of goal.Thomas Tuchel was Julian Nagelsmann's manager at Mainz.It was now a long way back for RB Leipzig and, in truth, the German side was lucky the score was only 2-0. Neymar had passed up yet another glorious opportunity following some brilliant footwork by Kylian Mbappe, before crashing an audacious free kick off the outside of the post.However, in the knockout stages of the Champions League, PSG has become synonymous with capitulation.Last season it threw away a 2-0 first-leg lead over Manchester United, its fate sealed by a contentious penalty scored by Marcus Rashford in the dying moments.But it was three years ago that the French club suffered the most incredible Champions League exit, a memory so painful that many said PSG may never get over.Leading 4-0 after the first leg in Paris, PSG capitulated in the return match in Barcelona to lose 6-1 and once again fall short in the competition its Qatari owner has craved the most desperately since taking over the club in 2011.Perhaps sensing some trepidation, RB Leipzig started the second half brightly and Emil Forsberg's vicious strike had Sergio Rico scrambling in the PSG goal.However, any lingering hope that Leipzig had was promptly extinguished as Nordi Mukiele's costly slip gifted the ball to Di Maria, who fizzed in a brilliant cross that Bernat guided home with his head.To Leipzig's credit it continued to show fight even at 3-0 down but, had it not been for several wasted opportunities, PSG could have added yet more gloss to an already glittering scoreline. Either Bayern Munich or Lyon, who play Wednesday, await PSG in Sunday's final and neither will be relishing the though of facing this scintillating PSG front line.

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Story highlightsArchaeologists uncover 50,000-year-old specialized bone toolsThe tools are discovered at Neanderthal sitesModern humans are thought to have arrived in Europe at least 40,000 years agoNeanderthals likely died off about 30,000 years ago, but they may have come up with a tool-making technique that influenced later humans in Europe, a new study suggests. Scientists have uncovered evidence that Neanderthals were making specialized bone tools before modern humans arrived in Europe."It opens the possibility that in this case, maybe they" -- modern humans in Europe -- "learned this tool type from Neanderthals," said Shannon McPherron, co-author of the study and an archaeologist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. This is only one possible scenario, however. Another is that modern humans arrived earlier than scientists thought, and influenced Neanderthals' tool-making. Or maybe the groups just came up with the same ideas independently. Archaeologists will need to keep digging for more evidence. The new research is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The artifacts, approximately 50,000 years old, come from two locations in France. Modern humans are thought to have arrived in Europe some 40,000 years ago.One of the sites is a classic Neanderthal cave site called Pech-de-l'Aze. There, researchers found part of the tip of a bone tool, just a few centimeters long. Scientists believe it is part of a bone tool because of how rounded and polished the tip is. The other site is Abri Peyrony, located about 35 kilometers away in a shallow valley up against a low cliff base, McPherron said. At Abri Peyrony, excavators found two more fragments like the one at Pech-de-l'Aze, and a complete tool specimen. McPherron said both of these sites are known to be the stomping grounds of Neanderthals because other fossils and tools characteristic of their species have been found there, and artifacts and bones from modern humans have not been uncovered there. At Pech-de-l'Aze, the skull of a Neanderthal child was found. "Here we have just Neanderthal deposits, and so we can rule out any contamination from later time period deposits," McPherron said. Scientists already knew that Neanderthals could make bone tools, but previous specimens looked just like their stone tools. Archaeologists had established that Neanderthals would take bones and remove flakes to make scrapers, notch tools and hand axes, McPherron said. These tools didn't make use of the inherently distinct properties of bone. "This paper adds further evidence that during their final 20,000 years, the Neanderthals displayed aspects of behavioral complexity that we normally associate with modern humans," said Chris Stringer at the Natural History Museum in London, who was not involved in the study, in an e-mail. The four newly discovered tool fragments appear very similar to a leather smoother called a lissoir, meaning "to make smooth." Neanderthals appear to have made them from the ribs of an animal the size of a red deer. Feeling like a Neanderthal? Here's whyA lissoir compacts a hide, makes the leather more water resistant and easier to work with, and gives it a shine, McPherron said. This type of tool is commonly found at some of the oldest modern human sites in Western Europe. High-end leather workers today still use such tools. To emphasize this point, McPherron and colleagues bought one on the Internet. Researchers compared the wear and tear on one of their specimens to damage to a tool that the researchers produced themselves, used against a hide. They found similarities -- but they haven't proven that the Neanderthal tools were for leather crafting."A whole study has to be done to actually demonstrate that that's what they were used for," he said. The lissoir is a tool made of bone that cannot be made of stone, McPherron said. It "takes advantage of the flexibility and pliability and supple aspects of bone." These are the oldest specialized bone tools -- meaning they were made in a way that focuses on the properties of bone -- in Europe, McPherron said. They are not the oldest in the world. In Africa, modern humans were making similarly complicated bone tools around the same time. In Turkey, sophisticated bone tools have been found as well, from about the same time. So, did Neanderthals learn these tool-making technologies from humans who came from elsewhere? If that's the case, that means modern humans were in Europe earlier than previously believed, McPherron said. He and his colleagues suspect that these tools predate the arrival of humans, which would suggest that Neanderthals invented them independently. But he suspects there will be debate about whether the 50,000-year-old tools are old enough to be certain that there weren't already modern humans in Europe. There are still a lot of open questions: How widespread are these tools? How did Neanderthals make them, and how did modern humans make them? What kind of animals were used?Ron Pinhasi, researcher at the University College Dublin, called this research "an important and interesting study" in an e-mail. But he noted that this does not suggest that Neanderthals had the same cognitive capacities as modern humans. Cave art and art objects are one of the hallmarks of modern humans during this time period, called the Upper Palaeolithic. There have not been any clear-cut discoveries of Neanderthals making bone ornaments or other such objects, Pinhasi said. "In my opinion, it is the capacity to produce objects whose function is non-utilitarian (and most likely symbolic) which marks a major leap in human evolution and this leap is not yet evidenced in the case of Neanderthals and other premodern humans," Pinhasi said.So, Neanderthals may not have been carving bone for art's sake, but they may have independently invented something useful enough to be sold online today.

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(CNN)Details continue to emerge about the final moments of Germanwings Flight 9525 and the life of the co-pilot who authorities say appears to have set it on a fatal trajectory into the French Alps.But the crucial question of why he would choose to crash a plane with 150 people on board remains a daunting puzzle.Search teams are recovering remains from the mountainside where the aircraft went down, and investigators in Germany are hunting for clues.Here's the key information that's available so far, and the big questions still in need of answers:The co-pilotRead MoreAttention has focused on the 27-year-old co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, since a French prosecutor said last week that he appeared to have locked the pilot out of the cockpit and deliberately crashed the plane.News reports have emerged suggesting Lubitz may have been suffering from mental health problems. Antidepressants were reportedly found at his apartment in Dusseldorf, Germany.Lubitz had visited an eye doctor because of vision problems, a European government official familiar with the investigation told CNN.The pilot complained he was not seeing as he should, but the doctor told him the cause was psychosomatic, the official said. In part because of this, the doctor deemed Lubitz unfit for flying.Lubitz told a different doctor -- a neuropsychologist -- that he was too stressed with work, the European official said.The dates of these visits are unclear, but they could have been earlier this year.The official said he is not aware of any suicidal tendencies reported by Lubitz to the doctors, but that investigators believe he was suicidal.Officials say Lubitz had been hiding an illness from his employer. Authorities said investigators found torn-up medical leave notes, including for the day of the crash, in Lubitz's apartment. Germanwings said it had never received a sick note from Lubitz.The big questions: What prompted Lubitz's apparent decision to steer the plane down into the mountains? What health problems was Lubitz suffering from, and did they play any role in the crash?The final momentsOver the weekend, the German newspaper Bild published a summarized transcript of what it claimed was the audio captured by the aircraft's cockpit voice recorder. Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in France Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceA recovery crew works among debris of Germanwings Flight 9525 at the crash site near Seyne-les-Alpes, France, on Friday, April 3. The crash killed all 150 people aboard and has raised questions about the co-pilot's mental state.Hide Caption 1 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceFrench Gen. David Galtier holds up a picture of the second black box from Germanwings 9525 during a news conference in Marseille, France, on Thursday, April 2. The flight data recorder shows that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz purposely used the controls to speed up the plane's descent, investigators said. Hide Caption 2 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceRescue workers recover debris from the crash site in the French Alps on Tuesday, March 31. Flight 9525 was traveling from Barcelona, Spain, to Dusseldorf, Germany, when it crashed.Hide Caption 3 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceA helicopter drops rescue workers next to crash debris near Seyne-les-Alpes, France, on Sunday, March 29.Hide Caption 4 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceForensic experts work near the crash site on Thursday, March 26.Hide Caption 5 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceJournalists stand in front of the Westerwald airfield in Montabaur, Germany, on March 27. Lubitz reportedly learned to fly here.Hide Caption 6 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceInvestigators carry a computer from the home of Lubitz's parents in Montabaur, Germany, on Thursday, March 26.Hide Caption 7 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceA police officer stands guard March 26 at an apartment building where Lubitz was thought to have lived in Dusseldorf.Hide Caption 8 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceA helicopter lifts a rescue worker from the crash site on March 26.Hide Caption 9 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceRescue workers continue to search the site of the crash on March 26.Hide Caption 10 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceSearch-and-rescue teams land near the crash site on Wednesday, March 25. Hide Caption 11 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceDebris from the plane is seen along a mountainside on March 25.Hide Caption 12 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceFrench military personnel move up a mountainside March 25 near Seyne-les-Alpes.Hide Caption 13 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceThe cockpit voice recorder of the Germanwings jet appears in this photo provided by the French air accident investigation bureau on March 25. The device is designed to capture all sounds on a plane's flight deck.Hide Caption 14 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceA helicopter comes in to land near Seyne-les-Alpes, the staging ground for search efforts, on March 25.Hide Caption 15 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceRescue workers and members of the French Gendarmerie gather in Seyne-les-Alpes on Tuesday, March 24, as search-and-rescue teams struggle to reach the remote crash.Hide Caption 16 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceWreckage is seen at the crash site on March 24.Hide Caption 17 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceResponse teams gather in Seyne-les-Alpes on March 24.Hide Caption 18 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceRelatives of the flight's passengers arrive at the airport in Barcelona on March 24.Hide Caption 19 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FrancePeople hold hands walking through the Dusseldorf Airport on March 24.Hide Caption 20 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceThe arrivals board at the Dusseldorf Airport shows Germanwings Flight 9525 without a status on March 24.Hide Caption 21 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FrancePeople arrive at the Dusseldorf Airport on March 24.Hide Caption 22 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceAn employee of Swissport, the handling agent of Germanwings flights from Barcelona, speaks by phone at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport on March 24.Hide Caption 23 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceRelatives of people involved in the crash arrive at the Barcelona airport on March 24.Hide Caption 24 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceA man in Madrid looks at a monitor with a map, released from the Flightradar24 website, showing the point where the plane's radar signal went missing.Hide Caption 25 of 26 Photos: Germanwings plane crashes in FranceThis undated file photo shows the Germanwings Airbus A320 that crashed. Germanwings is a low-cost airline owned by the Lufthansa Group.Hide Caption 26 of 26It reports more details of what the pilots said than had previously been revealed, including Capt. Patrick Sondenheimer banging on the locked cockpit door and screaming, "For God's sake, open the door!"Officials haven't officially released the audio from the cockpit voice recorder, and CNN cannot independently verify the information that Bild says is based on the 1.5 hours of sound captured by the device.France's accident investigation agency, BEA, told CNN it was "dismayed" by the voice recording leak to Bild. Martine Del Bono, a spokeswoman for the agency, said the BEA considered the report to be "voyeurism."According to Bild's report, Sondenheimer told Lubitz that he didn't manage to go to the bathroom before takeoff. Lubitz responded by saying that the captain could go anytime. After Sondenheimer leaves the cockpit, the plane starts to descend.Lubitz didn't say anything during the final descent, but the recording picks up his steady breathing, according to authorities.The big question: What exactly happened inside the cockpit during those last minutes?The investigationOfficials left Lubitz's apartment Friday night with boxes of papers and evidence folders after spending about 90 minutes inside. Investigators have said they still have interviews and other work to do before they can reveal what they gleaned from the records found in the apartment and at the home of Lubitz's parents in the town of Montabaur, Germany. They are expected to question the co-pilot's relatives, friends and co-workers.JUST WATCHEDGermanwings questions and answersReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHGermanwings questions and answers 01:33Dusseldorf police said Saturday that a small team of French investigators had arrived in the city and that they were sharing information.Jean Pierre Michel, lead investigator for the French inquiry, said in Dusseldorf that the French team would work in "full transparency" with their German counterparts.Asked by a journalist about reports of Lubitz's possible mental illness, he replied: "The elements of the investigation are strictly confidential and we cannot address these matters today."Michel said that no scenario could yet be ruled out, including mechanical failure, because investigators do not have "the necessary evidence." Searchers still haven't found the plane's flight data recorder, which stores a vast array of data about the aircraft's performance and could provide investigators with vital information.The big question: What will investigators eventually be able to prove about what happened on board Flight 9525?The airlineGermanwings and its parent company, Lufthansa, are still reeling from the disaster. Senior managers are facing a barrage of questions about Lubitz and the company's policies.Lubitz passed his annual pilot recertification medical examination in summer 2014, a German aviation source told CNN.JUST WATCHEDIs Lufthansa entirely responsible for Germanwings crash? ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHIs Lufthansa entirely responsible for Germanwings crash? 02:43An official with Lufthansa said that the exam only tests physical health, not psychological health. The company was never given any indication Lubitz was depressed, the official said, and if he went to a doctor on his own, he would have been required to self-report if he had been deemed unfit to fly.The company has already changed its rules following the crash to ensure that two crew members are in the cockpit at all times. Many other airlines have taken similar steps or been advised by authorities to do so. The big questions: How much liability for the crash will Germanwings and Lufthansa face? Will other changes in airlines' policies come about as a result of the Germanwings crash?The people on boardMore and more information is coming to light about the lives of the passengers and crew members on Flight 9525. JUST WATCHEDVictim's family gathers near crash siteReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHVictim's family gathers near crash site 02:47They include Iranian sports journalists who had been covering a big Spanish soccer game between Barcelona and Real Madrid; a group of students from a German town who were returning from a school trip; two successful German opera singers who had performed at a Barcelona theater; and an American mother and daughter from Virginia.Most of the people on the flight were from Germany or Spain, officials have said.Searchers at the mountainside crash site are continuing with their precarious mission to recover the remains of the dead.Relatives of the victims and local residents have gathered for memorial ceremonies near the crash site in recent days.The flightFlight 9525, an Airbus A320, took off at 10:01 a.m. March 24 from Barcelona, bound for Dusseldorf. The plane had 144 passengers and six crew members on board. According to French aviation accident investigators, the plane began descending from its cruising altitude of 38,000 feet at 10:31 a.m. It lost contact with French radar at an altitude of 6,175 feet at 10:40 a.m., the investigators said. Transponder data shows that the autopilot was reprogrammed by someone inside the cockpit to change the plane's altitude from 38,000 feet to 100 feet, according to Flightradar24, a website that tracks aviation data.The aircraft crashed in a remote area near Digne-les-Bains in the Alpes de Haute-Provence region.

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Story highlightsTiger Woods wins his 73rd PGA Tour title at the Memorial Tournament on SundayAmerican golfer matches the event's founder Jack Nicklaus with two-shot victoryWoods came from four shots off the lead at the start of the final roundHe is seeking his 15th major title at this month's U.S. OpenTiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus on 73 PGA Tour victories after sinking a sensational chip from off the green late in the final round of the Memorial Tournament on Sunday.The former world No. 1 was congratulated by the legendary "Golden Bear" after completing a five-under-par 67 which gave Woods a two-shot victory.Nicklaus, who founded the Ohio tournament and designed its Muirfield Village course, said the 36-year-old's chip from the rough at the par-three 16th hole was "the gutsiest and best shot I've ever seen in my life."Woods' second victory this year left them second equal in the all-time PGA list, nine behind the late Sam Snead.Late lapses cost Tiger at Memorial"I've been very proud of what I've done so far and I feel like I've got a lot of years ahead of me," said Woods, who raised his hopes of a first major win since 2008 at this month's U.S. Open at San Francisco's Olympic Club. He has 14 already -- four behind Nicklaus' record total.JUST WATCHEDMonty: Difficult time for Tiger ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMonty: Difficult time for Tiger 03:44JUST WATCHED'Lefty' to enter golf's Hall of Fame ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH'Lefty' to enter golf's Hall of Fame 04:06 Photos: Tiger Woods lines up at Players Championship Photos: Tiger Woods lines up at Players ChampionshipQuestion time – Tiger Woods had to defend himself at a press conference ahead of this week's $9.5 million Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.Hide Caption 1 of 4 Photos: Tiger Woods lines up at Players ChampionshipHollow feeling – Woods missed the halfway cut at his last tournament, the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, which was won by Rickie Fowler.Hide Caption 2 of 4 Photos: Tiger Woods lines up at Players ChampionshipSupport group – Quail Hollow was Woods' first outing since finishing 40th at the Masters, where he was watched by his mother Kultida (left) and Phil Knight, co-founder of one of his main sponsors, Nike.Hide Caption 3 of 4 Photos: Tiger Woods lines up at Players ChampionshipGood cause – Woods with rock star Jon Bon Jovi, who performed at Tiger Jam 2012 on April 28. The event raised almost $1 million for Woods' charity foundation.Hide Caption 4 of 4"I'm excited, because I'm hitting the golf ball real well -- and at Olympic the people who have done well there have hit the ball well," Woods said.While Woods ended a 30-month wait for a PGA Tour title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, he then struggled to maintain that form as he finished 40th at the Masters, missed the cut at Quail Hollow and then tied for 40th at the Players Championship.He has had to defend himself from criticism over the work he is doing with coach Sean Foley to rebuild his swing, but if Woods needs evidence of a turning point in his fortunes then he will look no further than the 16th hole at Muirfield.Having hit his tee shot into the deep rough, he took aim with a wedge. As the gathered spectators inevitably cried "Get in the hole!" the ball did just that -- and Woods exploded with trademark fist pumping that was once a regular sight on the golf circuit before marital problems and injuries took their toll on his fortunes.McIlroy seeks solution, Tiger finds one"I knew if I hit it short it would have been down and left, if I hit it long it was in the water," Woods said of his chip."The lie wasn't all that great, that was the hard part. I had to take a cut at it, and it came out just perfect." He trailed leader Spencer Levin by four shots going into the final round, but four birdies in his first seven holes kept him in contention -- and three in the last four gave him his fifth victory at the event and first since 2009.Read more at Golf.comPhoto gallery of the day's golfWoods' 67 was the equal best round of the day, matching that of Argentina's Andres Romero -- who tied for second with South Africa's Rory Sabbatini.Levin, still seeking his first PGA Tour win, carded 75 to tie for fourth with compatriot Daniel Summerhays (69).

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Story highlightsVictoria Azarenka beats Agnieszka Radwanska for the sixth time this yearThe world No. 1 will face Serena Williams in Sunday's Madrid Masters finalWilliams beats Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka in straight sets for her 12th clay-court win of the seasonThe American will move up to at least No. 6 in the rankings on MondayAgnieszka Radwanska has only lost to one player this season. It's just that she has now been beaten by Victoria Azarenka an incredible six times.World No. 1 Azarenka maintained her complete dominance over her Polish rival with a 6-2, 6-4 win at the Madrid Masters on Saturday.Azarenka will play former No. 1 Serena Williams in Sunday's final after the American beat Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka 7-6 (5), 6-0.Azarenka had already ended Radwanska's title hopes this year in Sydney, Melbourne, Doha, Indian Wells and Stuttgart. Radwanska has won her other two tournaments and withdrew injured in Kuala Lumpur.Asked if she was looking forward to another chance to go up against Azarenka, the No. 3-ranked Radwanska replied: "Yeah sure, maybe in a couple of months!"Australian Open champion Azarenka hammered 29 winners on the infamous blue clay in Madrid as she looks for her fifth title of the year, but she faces a very different task against Williams.Azarenka has a 6-1 losing record against the 13-time Grand Slam champion, although they haven't met since the Belarussian rose to the top of the world rankings by winning the Australian Open in January.JUST WATCHEDVictoria Azarenka targets 2012 successReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHVictoria Azarenka targets 2012 success 06:49 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Humble beginnings – World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka has come a long way since first picking up a tennis racket in her native Belarus. Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Charitable cause – However, she still considers the Eastern European nation to be her home. Azarenka is pictured with former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki (right) at a children's cancer center in Minsk in 2010.Hide Caption 2 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka First taste of tennis – Azarenka (far left) first became involved in the sport when her mother started working in a tennis center in her native Belarus. Her first coach was Valentina Rzhanih (also pictured).Hide Caption 3 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Young gun – Azarenka eventually had to leave Minsk to fulfil her ambitions, moving first to Marbella in Spain for a brief spell before settling in Arizona.Hide Caption 4 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Wimbledon winner – Azarenka was a Wimbledon champion at the age of 14, winning the girls' doubles title in 2004 with compatriot Volha Havartsova.Hide Caption 5 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Winning ways – Azarenka won the junior titles at the Australian Open and U.S. Open in 2005, finishing the season as junior world number one. She burst onto the senior scene the year after.Hide Caption 6 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Grand slam champion – Less than a year after she briefly considered quitting, Azarenka became the first player from Belarus to win a grand slam singles title when she beat Maria Sharapova in the 2012 Australian Open final.Hide Caption 7 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Number one – Azarenka cemented her number one status by winning 14 straight matches after the Australian Open, collecting two more trophies.Hide Caption 8 of 9 Photos: The tennis journey of Victoria Azarenka Tips from the top – Azarenka is still seeking to improve, and has added two-time grand slam champion and former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo to her coaching team. Hide Caption 9 of 9"I have always been competitive against her and she is one of the toughest opponents to play against," Azarenka said. "It's going to be a different story this time."Their last meeting ended in a 6-1, 7-6 (5) win for Williams in the U.S. Open third round last year.Williams didn't face a break point in her semifinal against the big-hitting Hradecka and came through a tight opening set before sweeping through the second in 24 minutes."She served amazing in the first set," Williams said. "I came through in tiebreak, and after that I was able to relax, make less errors and make some shots. I was more aware in the second set. I think that helped me."The 30-year-old Williams hasn't lost a clay-court match this season after winning the title in Charleston last month. She will move up to at least No. 6 in the world rankings on Monday."I have been working really hard but I don't want to stop at No. 6 and I want to continue to do better," Williams said. "Victoria obviously has been playing this whole year so consistent, so amazing and just nearly perfect so I am going into the final with nothing to lose."She's the top-ranked player and she's going in there with everything to win."

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London (CNN)Face masks are now required for anyone entering shops and other public spaces in England, as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promoted a flu immunization program by saying those opposed to vaccines are "nuts." New rules intended to limit the spread of coronavirus came into force Friday, as face coverings are now mandated in English banks, post offices, enclosed transport hubs and shopping malls.Customers buying food to take away must also wear a mask. However, venues such as eat-in pubs, restaurants, gyms and salons, where other precautionary measures are in place, will be exempt.The mask debate is still raging in the US, but much of the world has moved onThose who fail to wear a mask could face a fine of up to £100 ($127). Children under 11 and people with disabilities or certain health conditions do not have to comply with the requirement.The enforcement of the rules will left to the police. A number of retailers in England, including major supermarkets, have said they will not enforce the rule or challenge shoppers without masks.Read MoreA Downing Street statement last week said shop employees and retailers should encourage people to comply, but enforcement would be carried out by the police.The UK government announced this change last week, bringing England into line with Scotland and other European nations, such as Germany, Spain, Italy and Greece, which have already made it compulsory to wear face coverings inside shops.Boris Johnson wears a face mask as he visits a medical center in London on Friday.'There's all these anti-vaxxers now. They are nuts'Meanwhile, Johnson criticized those opposed to vaccines and urged people to get a flu jab as part of what health authorities are calling the "most comprehensive" flu vaccination program in British history."There's all these anti-vaxxers now. They are nuts, they are nuts," Johnson said as he visited a doctor's surgery in London on Friday.The "expanded" flu vaccination program is designed to try to prevent Britain's National Health Service (NHS) from being overwhelmed if there is a second peak of coronavirus, and relieve winter pressure on emergency care, the UK's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said in a statement on Friday. Photos: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 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 35Providers will aim to vaccinate more than 30 million people during the flu season, which is "millions more" than the number of people who received the jab last year, the DHSC statement added. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said in the statement that: "This will be the biggest flu vaccination program in history, and will help protect our NHS as we head into winter."Johnson's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been widely criticized across the political spectrum.The UK is the hardest-hit country in Europe, with a death toll of more than 45,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. This is the third-highest globally behind the United States and Brazil.

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Story highlightsSally Kohn: Koch brothers reportedly plan to spend $889 million to influence 2016 campaignShe asks why not spend it on education, clean water and more -- rather than to buy election?Sally Kohn is an activist, columnist and television commentator. Follow her on Twitter: @sallykohn. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. (CNN)Here comes spendageddon! To influence the 2016 elections, oil barons Charles and David Koch have pledged that their political network will spend $889 million, media reports say. Basically -- wrap your head around this if you can -- the ultra-conservative Koch brothers want to keep their business and personal taxes as low as possible and keep regulations on the energy industry as low as possible. Sally Kohn And if they get their way, that $889 million in money donated by the Kochs and others to the groups they founded, will turn out to be just a drop in the bucket, a small investment for which they stand to gain much more in tax breaks and free pollution. Mind you, in 2012, the Koch brothers helped create and fund a network of dark-money groups that raised more than $400 million for GOP candidates -- and President Barack Obama still won re-election, and Democrats gained seats in the House and Senate. But in the 2014 midterms, the Koch brothers' batting average improved: The Koch-backed Freedom Partners Action Fund had an 88% success rate, for example. But since they spent $23.7 million for just 88% success, one wonders if the Koch money might be better spent elsewhere. Read MoreThe Koch brothers have already shown they can have a heart. I imagine that's even been confirmed by scans at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where David Koch has contributed more than $100 million. And museums, ballets and educational institutions have also benefited from the Koch largess.JUST WATCHEDWhich donors are attending Koch brothers' winter meeting?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWhich donors are attending Koch brothers' winter meeting? 01:29Why stop there? Should the brothers want to use the money they've set aside for political giving, along with money to be contributed by like-minded people, actually to help the American people -- and the rest of the world -- instead of influencing election outcomes for their singular bottom line, here is what $889 million can buy:• 559,119,496 meals for the homeless -- equal to 916 meals for every homeless person in America for one year;•19,525 new teachers for New York City public school students -- or 24,170 new teachers in Birmingham, Alabama, where first-year teachers are paid less;• 15,180 entry-level psychologists at Veterans Administration hospitals, helping and healing servicemen and women all across the country;• Clean water for 29,633,333 people around the globe;• Give all $889 million to Save Darfur, to help 3 million people displaced in refugee camps and as a belated wedding present for George and Amal Clooney;JUST WATCHEDMcConnell on secret audiotape ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHMcConnell on secret audiotape 07:39• Create 222 endowed Ayn Rand chairs of economics, politics and greed at Harvard University (I'm just joking -- also Harvard doesn't need money.); • 1,781,563 iPads, to increase technology access and learning for children in school districts bankrupted by tax cuts;• 7,408,333 goats to provide milk and meat to rural families all across the world;• 88,900,000 football pumps, perhaps all of which we should send to the New England Patriots;• 5,229 new single-axle snowplow trucks (just sayin');• One year's supply of birth control pills for 1,481,666 women;• 437,931,034 gallons of gas at today's low prices, helping millions of low-income families afford to get to work and school;• Pay off New Jersey's entire fiscal year 2014 budget gap resulting from Gov. Chris Christie's magical accounting -- and have $89 million left over;• 34,297,839 mosquito nets, to help reduce incidents of malaria, which kills an estimated 500,000 people each year -- mostly children;Or, finally, instead of hiding in the shadows of dark-money organizations gambling $889 million to try and buy our elections, the Koch brothers could be more direct. They and their fellow conservative donors could give $1,201 each to 740,043 voters in Florida, Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, New Hampshire, Ohio and Wisconsin -- swing states that Obama won in 2012, but only by a 740,043 total margin. Yes, that would be buying votes. But isn't that what they are already trying to do?Read CNNOpinion's new Flipboard magazine.Follow us on Twitter @CNNOpinion.Join us on Facebook.com/CNNOpinion.

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(CNN)At first, Angelica Guzman was taken aback by some of the replies she got when she made calls about the election. "I'm too busy to vote," one person told her."I just don't think my vote will count," another said.Now Guzman is ready with a response: "I'm somebody who can't vote. And your vote counts for me."These days, it's a message she's been spreading a lot in her free time. The 29-year-old office manager in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been working the phones with other young undocumented immigrants, racing to reach voters in the final sprint to Tuesday's election. Read MoreSome, like Guzman, are currently protected from deportation by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Others don't qualify for those protections because the Trump administration, which has tried to end the program, isn't accepting new applications for it. All of them feel they have a lot on the line in this election, even though they can't cast a ballot. In an election where 1 in 10 eligible voters is an immigrant, and where the Latino electorate could play a decisive role in several battleground states, immigrant advocates see a window of opportunity to push for the changes they want to see in Washington and across the country."It's really important to me to be in this fight," Guzman says. "We understand a little bit clearer than anybody what's at stake."Demontrators hold signs in support of the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in San Diego, California, on June 18.A surge in civic engagementMore than 94% of DACA recipients said in a recent survey that they planned to "use their voice to encourage family members or friends who are eligible to vote to do so," and almost half of respondents said they'd become more politically active.Those are surprisingly high numbers, says Tom Wong, an associate professor of political science at the University of California at San Diego and co-author of a report on the survey.Normally, Wong said, you'd expect the hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth who received deportation protections and work permits as part of DACA to be more focused on living their lives than on civic engagement. "We wouldn't expect them to be out there trying to mobilize voters," says Wong, who heads the university's U.S. Immigration Policy Center.This year, he says, something is different."Something is going on about this election in particular that is leading those who weren't necessarily more engaged politically post-DACA to see November 3 as an important moment not to sit out," Wong says.President Trump has sent mixed and misleading messages on DACA, suggesting he's open to making a deal to help young undocumented immigrants while at the same trying to end the program that's protected many of them.Guzman says the Trump administration's actions have spoken loud and clear -- and its intensifying immigration crackdowns have inspired her and others to get more involved in political activism than ever before."It just speaks to the urgency of the situation," she says. "My community and my family and even my future is at stake," says Angelica Guzman, who isn't eligible to vote, but is hoping others will. And it's not only DACA recipients, but also members of the larger undocumented immigrant community, who are speaking out and trying to get voters to head to the polls."Usually undocumented immigrants think that because we do not have the privilege to vote, that means that we just completely shouldn't engage at all. I think the opposite," says Alex Ortega, a 23-year-old undocumented immigrant who's been leading a get-out-the-vote campaign targeting Latinx voters in Colorado. "I think we are the ones who carry the stories that can actually persuade people or educate them on some of the issues that really impact our daily life."How the pandemic has reshaped efforts to get out the voteOne of the major issues -- the coronavirus pandemic -- has also forced organizers of these get-out-the-vote efforts to shift gears. "It has impacted our communities disproportionately," says Cristina Jimenez, co-founder of the United We Dream Action PAC. "Many of our leaders who are volunteering...their family members have gotten sick or lost their jobs because of the pandemic."So Jimenez and other leaders of the organization decided its "Here to Stay Squad" -- a volunteer team of youth, many of whom are undocumented -- wouldn't be canvassing in person this year as they'd originally planned. Instead, they're meeting up remotely and focusing their campaign on phone- and text-banking. But still, she says, the group has found ways to foster community and energize volunteers. Guest speakers like former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro have dropped by on Zoom to encourage them. And volunteers listen to music by Lizzo, Cardi B and Bad Bunny on shared playlists to boost their spirits. On the weekends, when some of their parents join in the phone- and text-banking efforts, classic Mexican ranchera songs are also in the mix. Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks on a Zoom call with volunteers who are reaching out to voters as part of United We Dream Action's "Here to Stay Squad.""Because it's been so debilitating to be at the center of so many attacks from this administration, we value the importance of bringing joy to the work that we're doing," Jimenez says.And once they get voters on the phone, they value the importance of sharing their stories.When Jimenez reaches a voter on the phone, she shares her experience as a new US citizen who's voting for the first time after years of being undocumented."I say, 'I know my vote is the only way to protect my brother from deportation and other people from family separation and all these other horrific things that are happening to immigrants.'" What volunteers are hearing from votersKarla, an 18-year-old college freshman in Virginia who's volunteering in the "Here to Stay Squad," says she felt powerless as many of her friends registered to vote for the first time this year. But reaching out to voters, she says, has given her a sense that she's doing her part. And seeing their responses has been eye-opening."A lot of people didn't know pretty basic things like their polling place, how to get a ballot if they're not going to go in person -- information that's really crucial to them exercising their right to vote," says Karla, who asked to be identified only by her first name because she's undocumented. "That made it clear how important it is to do this kind of work, because there are people who don't have that information. And if we assume they do, and they don't, that's one less vote that we're going to get that could potentially change everything."Voters check in with election officials in Arcadia, California, on October 26.Ortega, who's leading a campaign dubbed "Our Barrio Votes" in Colorado's Latinx communities, says his team often has to convince skeptical voters that it's worth their while to go to the polls."We come from countries where we think elections are corrupt. Some people don't want to participate because they think their vote doesn't matter," he says. "We're letting them know it's not the same. They shouldn't let past experiences stop them."The final days before the election have been exhausting, Ortega says, but the campaign has also given him hope.No matter who wins on Tuesday, Ortega says, immigrant youth will stick together and keep fighting.And someday, they may have the chance to vote, too.

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(CNN)A league game between Greek football giants Panathinaikos and Olympiakos had to be abandoned after 70 minutes on Sunday as fans clashed with both players and police.Olympiakos, the visiting team at Panathinaikos' Olympic Stadium, was leading the Athens derby 1-0 when German referee Marco Fritz was forced to bring an end to proceedings.Follow @cnnsport The match was initially stopped for eight minutes within just six minutes of the game kicking off, with a group of home team supporters -- some of whom were masked -- invading the outside of the pitch and attacking the Olympiakos substitutes and those in the team's dugout. The referee added 13 minutes of first-half stoppage-time to make up for the lengthy incident.The game's only goal -- scored in the 53rd minute by Spanish striker Miguel Angel Guerrero -- sparked further violence, this time outside the stadium, with fans releasing firebombs. Read MorePolice fought back using teargas in an attempt to put an end to the fighting and to regain control. However, the fumes then wafted into the arena and spread onto the pitch, hitting the players and the fans within the stadium.Some fans then filtered from the stands onto the athletics track around the perimeter of the field.As a result, Fritz called off the remainder of the game with 20 minutes remaining, with many of the 25,000 Panathinaikos fans who had attended the fixture already having left due to the effects of the teargas.Sunday's incident is by no means the first involving the two Athens-based arch rivals.'I have no words'Olympiakos, who led at the time and continue to chase down PAOK, the Thessaloniki-based club at the summit of Greece's Super League domestic top flight, has been awarded the victory and three crucial points.Panathinaikos, meanwhile, could face the possibility of a fine and points deduction.Olympiakos midfielder Kostas Fortounis told his club's official website afterwards: "It's tragic, I cannot explain it."Getting into the stadium, chasing the players, our agents... I have no words. After the goal we put in, the fans came on the pitch."We could not continue the game. The players of Panathinaikos went to calm them, but they [the fans] were not [calm]."German referee Marco Fritz was appointed to the game after it was decided in 2018 that Greece would import foreign officials to oversee potentially controversial derbies as part of an effort to clamp down on such incidents.Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and videosPanathinaikos also issued a statement, criticizing the actions of a "small minority of 25,000 fans."Fritz was only in charge after a 2018 ruling decreed that foreign referees would be imported to oversee potentially controversial matches in the nation's Superleague.This came after FIFA demanded that Greek football made a series of urgent reforms, following a series of unruly, violent incidents. After a late goal was disallowed in a game between AEK Athens and PAOK last season, PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis stormed onto the pitch armed with a gun. He later received a three-year ban from football and PAOK was docked three points.A scheduled match between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos' basketball teams on Saturday was forfeited by Olympiakos, who refused to take on its rival without a foreign referee. Olympiakos, who led 1-0 at the time of the game being officially called off, has been handed the victory. Panathinaikos could face both a fine and points deduction due to the behavior of the club's fans.READ: How Kurt Landauer rebuilt Bayern after surviving Holocaust'Derby of the Eternal Enemies'The fixture between the two most successful clubs in Greek football history is known as the 'Derby of the Eternal Enemies' and this was the latest in a long line of incidents to spill from the clubs' ferocious rivalry.Indeed, fans of visiting teams are not allowed to attend games in Greece as a result of the country's history of fan violence and unrest.In March 2012, nine police officers were injured after serious riots broke out between Panathinaikos fans and police after supporters without tickets attempted to enter the stadium for the derby. The match was ultimately abandoned after petrol bombs were set off in the stands and firebombs thrown at police outside the arena. Firetrucks entered the stadium in order to put out the fires -- including one on the ground's electronic scoreboard, but they were also attacked by fans.Fans burn a banner in front of the stands during the game, which was ultimately abandoned after 70 minutes due to persistent crowd trouble.In March 2014, the clash between the sides was marred when then-Panathinaikos manager Yannis Anastasiou fell to the ground after being hit with an object hurled from the crowd.In February 2015, the top division was temporarily suspended by the Greek government after trouble marred another clash between the two Athens giants.Yet, later that year in November, the game was called off after fans fought with riot police before the game had even kicked off. After the decision to cancel the match, fans invaded the pitch, while broken chairs and advertising hoardings were thrown onto the field.Just three months ago, the league was suspended for a week once again, after referee Thanasis Tzilos was assaulted outside his home.

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Story highlightsAC Milan hold PSV Eindhoven to 1-1 drawReal Sociedad boosted by 2-0 win in Lyon Scottish champions Celtic slip to 2-0 defeat to Shakhter Karagandy in Kazahkstan Final round of qualifying for European Champions LeagueSeven-time champions AC Milan took a decisive step towards qualifying for the group stages of this year's European Champions League with a 1-1 draw at PSV Eindhoven Tuesday.The Serie A giants will go into the second leg at the San Siro with the crucial away goal after Stephan El Shaarawy put them ahead in the 15th minute as he headed home a cross by Ignazio Abate.Mario Balotelli should have doubled the lead soon afterwards but a youthful PSV team enjoyed much of the play and deserved to equalize on the hour mark.Christian Abbiati failed to hold a Stijn Schaars shot and Tim Matavz was on hand to score.Andrea Poli might have given Milan a late winner, but they will be favorites to progress from the return in the San Siro next week.JUST WATCHEDDidi Hamann on beating AC MilanReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDidi Hamann on beating AC Milan 02:43JUST WATCHEDWenger: A good business man?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWenger: A good business man? 00:44JUST WATCHEDBalotelli: Racism makes me feel aloneReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBalotelli: Racism makes me feel alone 02:54Read: Lazio hit by stadium closure Seven-time French champions Lyon will be struggling to qualifying after going down to a 2-0 home defeat in their Stade Gerland to Spanish side Real Sociedad.Both have made excellent starts to their league campaigns, but it was the visitors who dominated the first leg of their showdown and went ahead to a superb opener from Antoine Griezmann on the volley.The Basque side's second goal was even better as Haris Seferovic struck a blistering volley of his own home from long range.Lyon attempted to rally but Milan Bisevac was sent off for a second yellow card to end a miserable night for the home side.Read: Seven-up for Barcelona in opener Meanwhile, Scottish champions Celtic, who reached the last 16 last year, are facing an early exit after going down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Kazakhstan to Shakhter Karagandy.Shakhter captain Andrei Fionchenko gave his unfancied side a 12th minute lead before Celtic nearly equalized with a number of close efforts.The best saw Kris Commons hit the woodwork, while James Forrest's was kept out by home goalkeeper Alexsandr Mokin with a desperate last ditch save.Celtic's hopes dipped when Sergei Khizhnichenko headed past visiting keeper Fraser Forster as his side bid to become the first Kazakh side to go into the group stages draw.In other matches Tuesday, Viktoria Plzen beat Maribor 3-1 and Zenit St. Petersburg were 4-1 winners at Pacos de Ferreira, with Roman Shirkov scoring a hat-trick for the Russians.Wednesday sees five further qualifying matches with English Premier League Arsenal facing a tricky first leg tie in Turkey against Fenerbahce.

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(CNN)Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm has apologized after images surfaced of him referring to "elite white people" in a text conversation from a year ago.The conversation was dated March 2019, when Fromm was the starting quarterback at the University of Georgia, and was posted to Twitter Thursday by a user with an unknown connection to Fromm. In a text referring to guns, Fromm said "just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha." The texts were released as protests over racial bias in the US and the death of George Floyd in police custody reached their tenth day in cities across the nation.Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 25, 2020 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. Fromm posted an apology to Twitter Thursday, saying that the words he used were inexcusable. "I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words 'elite white people' in a text message conversation," Fromm wrote. "Although I never meant to imply that I am an 'elite white person,' as stated later in the conversation, there's no excuse for that word choice and sentiment."Read MoreHe added that his words do not reflect his stance on racism."Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being a part of the solution in this country," Fromm said. "I addressed my teammates and coaches in a team meeting today and I hope they see this incident is not representative of the person I am. Again, I'm truly sorry for my words and actions and humbly ask for forgiveness."CNN has reached out to the Buffalo Bills. In a statement given to multiple outlets, the team confirmed that Fromm apologized to his teammates and coaches. "Earlier today, we became aware of comments made in a text message conversation involving Jake Fromm in 2019. He was wrong and he admitted it to us. We don't condone what he said. Jake was honest and forthcoming to us about the text exchange," the statement said. "We will continue to work with Jake on the responsibilities of being a Buffalo Bill on and off the field."Fromm was a fifth-round pick in this year's draft by the Bills.

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Story highlightsTrump announced on Wednesday that transgender individuals would no longer be allowed to enlist or serve in the militaryUS defense officials have indicated that they were caught off guard by the policy changeWashington (CNN)The Joint Chiefs of Staff, including chairman General Joseph Dunford, were not aware President Donald Trump planned to tweet a ban on transgender service members, three US defense officials told CNN -- the latest indication that top military leaders across all four service branches were blindsided by the President's announcement. For now, Dunford has informed service members that there will be "no modifications to the current policy until the President's direction has been received by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary has issued implementation guidelines.""In the meantime, we will continue to treat all of our personnel with respect," Dunford wrote in a memo to the military that was obtained by CNN. "As importantly, given the current fight and the challenges we face, we will all remain focused on accomplishing our assigned missions." Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Thursday that, to date, he has not received "directives on implementation" for a ban and learned about the President's decision through the media. "We will work through the implementation guidance when we get it and then we'll move from there," he added while speaking at the National Press Club. Read MoreTransgender troops: 'We're not burdens'Trump announced Wednesday that transgender individuals would no longer be allowed to enlist or serve in the military. "After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military," Trump said in a series of tweets. "Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail."His tweets came less than a month into the six-month delay set by Defense Secretary James Mattis to review the US military's policy on transgender service members.A US official told CNN that Mattis was consulted on Trump's plan to announce a ban, but Sen. John McCain said on Thursday that he was surprised by the announcement."I think they realize they made a mistake," the Arizona Republican said. "I think generally speaking, it's accepted you consult the secretary of defense before you make a decision that has to do with defending the nation. Mattis was going through a study that they'd done for six months, and he had just extended.""I know what Mattis said, that he wanted to complete the study, and he was surprised," added McCain, who chairs the armed services committee.Trump to reinstate US military ban on transgender peopleBut while Trump's tweet states that he consulted with his generals and military experts ahead of making the announcement, US defense officials have indicated that many of the top brass were caught off guard by the policy change. One of the heads of the military branches was informed by a staffer of the President's tweets on transgender policy and had no idea it was coming, an official said.Adding to the confusion is that Trump's decision came without a plan in place to implement it.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders did not have an answer Wednesday on what would happen to active transgender military members but said the White House and the Defense Department would work together "as implementation takes place and is done so lawfully."But how those next steps would play out still remains unclear. Lawmakers, LGBTQ groups divided over transgender military serviceThe Pentagon has asked the White House for a written directive spelling out its intentions and directions on transgender policy so the military can begin implementing guidance, according to a defense official with direct knowledge. A major issue now is whether currently serving members will be discharged and whether they will receive an honorable discharge so they can continue to receive whatever medical and retiree benefits they are entitled to based on their years of service, a defense official said.JUST WATCHEDLt Cdr worried about being discharged under banReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHLt Cdr worried about being discharged under ban 07:30Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer blasted Trump for keeping top military leaders in the dark during an interview with CNN's Kate Bolduan on Thursday. "When I hear the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had no idea he was going to do this, it's another indication, the only reason it was done was to appeal to some House members and those who wanted to and offered an amendment to discriminate against those transgender members of the armed forces," Hoyer said. CNN's Ryan Browne and Jeremy Herb contributed to this report.

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New York/ Hong Kong (CNN Business)The price of bitcoin fell below $35,000 early Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in the Donbas region of Ukraine.Bitcoin was trading at $34,969 as of 1:22 a.m. ET, according to CoinMarketCap. That's a decline of more than 8% compared to a day earlier. The world's most valuable cryptocurrency fell below $40,000 over the weekend, and has continued to slide as the Ukraine crisis intensifies.The currency has lost almost half its value since its November high of $68,990 due to geopolitical tensions, the prospect of interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and curbs by some major economies on digital assets.Other cryptocurrencies also dropped hard early Thursday. Ethereum tumbled more than 12%, according to CoinMarketCap, while dogecoin was down more than 14%.Read MoreBitcoin plunges below $37,000 as tensions between Russia and Ukraine climbEthereum and dogecoin were last trading at $2,349 and 10 cents, respectively. Edward Moya, a senior market analyst of the Americas at Oanda, said in a note to clients Thursday that "many crypto investors have been humbled by the last crash.""They are hesitant to increase holdings given the tremendous uncertainty for risky assets," he added. Moya predicted that bitcoin would likely continue to "see decent resistance from the $40,000 level as geopolitical tensions will prevent risky assets from mustering up much of a rally."— CNN Business' Diksha Madhok contributed to this report.

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London (CNN)EU citizens living in the UK would be stripped of their freedom of movement, social security and housing rights under legislation designed to regulate immigration after Brexit, according to a UK parliamentary committee.The cross-party committee said in a report published on Monday that the legislation could leave people in a "precarious situation" and that it raises "significant human rights concerns."The committee claims that 3 million EU citizens will be left "in a rights limbo, subject to subsequent negotiation." It also warns that under the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill, the rights of Irish nationals in the UK could be "diminished," for example by limiting their ability to live in the UK with a non-EU spouse.British Prime Minister Theresa May is attempting to get her Brexit deal through Parliament.The committee has drafted amendments to the bill to ensure rights are protected. The report recommends that citizens' rights be protected by primary legislation rather than relying on ministers to introduce statutory instruments after Brexit.Read More"We're talking about the rights of people who have resided in the UK for years, decades even, paying into our social security system or even having been born in the UK and lived here their whole lives," said Member of Parliament Harriet Harman, Chair of the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee."When it comes to rights, promising that everything will be worked out in the future is not good enough, it must be a guarantee, which is why the Committee have reinserted rights guarantees back into the wording of the Bill."May clings to power as UK Parliament seizes control of Brexit The government of Prime Minister Theresa May has repeatedly sought to reassure EU citizens living in the UK about their rights after Brexit. It is preparing to launch the EU Settlement Scheme on March 30, which will allow EU citizens to protect their rights by registering for free via an online portal, according to a government statement.EU citizens will have until at least 31 December 2020 to apply, whether there is a Brexit deal or not.UK will end free movement 'as soon as possible' in case of no deal BrexitHowever the MPs' report raised concerns about the lack of physical proof of status under the scheme and the time limit for individuals to register."Getting this right is extremely important considering the similarities of some of these concerns with problems that have arisen with the treatment of the Windrush generation," the report said, referring to the difficulties of proving citizenship faced by the descendants of the first large group of Caribbean migrants to arrive in the UK in the 1940s."These could be individuals who have lived and worked in the UK their whole lives," it concluded. "Their rights should not depend on subsequent registration with a scheme within a specific time limit."The UK government has promised tougher immigration rules for those who want to move to the country. May has pledged to end the free movement of EU citizens as part of the Brexit deal.After Brexit, EU citizens who want to come to the UK "will need to apply for permission and receive European Temporary Leave to Remain" in order to stay longer than three months, Home Secretary Sajid Javid said in a statement in January."EU citizens wishing to stay for longer than three years will need to make a further application under the new skills-based future immigration system, which will begin from 2021," he added.

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Story highlightsPresidents of two nations talk about the report, White House statement saysU.S. ambassador meets with French diplomats over spying allegationsLe Monde: The NSA intercepted more than 70 million French phone calls over 30 daysA weekend report said the NSA "systematically" eavesdropped on the Mexican governmentThe U.S. ambassador to France met with French diplomats Monday over allegations that the National Security Agency intercepted more than 70 million phone calls in France over a 30-day period.Ambassador Charles Rivkin was summoned to the French Foreign Ministry in Paris after the details of the alleged spying appeared in the French newspaper Le Monde."These kinds of practices between partners, that violate privacy, are totally unacceptable," French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told reporters at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday. "We must quickly assure that these practices aren't repeated."U.S. President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande spoke Monday, according to a White House statement."The President and President Hollande discussed recent disclosures in the press -- some of which have distorted our activities and some of which raise legitimate questions for our friends and allies about how these capabilities are employed," the news release said. "The President made clear that the United States has begun to review the way that we gather intelligence, so that we properly balance the legitimate security concerns of our citizens and allies with the privacy concerns that all people share."A news release from Hollande's office said he expresed his "deep disapproval with regard to these practices" to Obama and that such alleged activities would be unacceptable between allies and friends.The two presidents agreed that French and American intelligence services will cooperate on investigating the report, according to the statement from the French president's office.Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who was in Paris and met with the Qatari foreign minister, wouldn't address the specifics of the report, but told reporters that France is one of the U.S.'s closest allies. He added that the countries work together to protect the security of their citizens, which is a "very complicated task" in today's world. Kerry said "lots of countries" engage in intelligence activities to try to prevent terrorist attacks. He said Rivkin would would continue consultations with the French.Millions of calls interceptedThe National Security Agency monitored the phone calls made in France, Le Monde reported Monday, citing documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward Snowden Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden poses with German Green party parliamentarian Hans-Christian Stroebele in Moscow on October 31. Stroebele returned from the meeting with a letter from Snowden to German authorities, which was distributed to the media. In it, Snowden said he is confident that with international support, the United States would abandon its efforts to "treat dissent as defection" and "criminalize political speech with felony charges."Hide Caption 1 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Snowden's refugee document granted by Russia is seen during a news conference in Moscow on August 1. Snowden slipped quietly out of the airport after securing temporary asylum in Russia, ending more than a month in limbo.Hide Caption 2 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, leaves a last-minute news conference at the U.S. Capitol after Russia announced that it would grant Snowden temporary asylum on August 1. "Russia has stabbed us in the back, and each day that Mr. Snowden is allowed to roam free is another twist of the knife," he said.Hide Caption 3 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Snowden's father, Lon Snowden, who has adamantly supported his son, talks to reporters in Washington on Tuesday, July 30. He has urged his son to remain in Russia "until we have assurances that he would receive a fair trial."Hide Caption 4 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Demonstrators in Berlin hold a protest march on Saturday, July 27, in support of Snowden and WikiLeaks document provider Bradley Manning. Both men have been portrayed as traitors and whistle-blowers. Manning was acquitted on July 30 on the most serious charge of aiding the enemy, but he was convicted on several other counts and likely faces a lengthy term in a military prison.Hide Caption 5 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, center, speaks with journalists at the Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow after meeting with Snowden on Wednesday, July 24. Kucherena said he was in daily contact with Russian authorities about securing permission for Snowden to leave the airport.Hide Caption 6 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Snowden meets with human rights activists and lawyers on July 12 in a transit zone of the Russian airport. It was his first public appearance since he left Hong Kong on June 23. He announced that he was seeking refuge Russia while awaiting safe passage to Latin America, where he has been offered asylum.Hide Caption 7 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting in Prokhorovka on July 12. Russian officials said Snowden abandoned his effort to seek asylum in the country after Putin warned that he would have to stop leaking information about U.S. surveillance programs if he wanted to stay.Hide Caption 8 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – A woman burns American flags during a protest in support of Bolivian President Evo Morales in front of the U.S. embassy in Mexico City on July 4. Leftist Latin American leaders and activists were fuming after some European nations temporarily refused Morales' plane access to their airspace amid suspicions Snowden was aboard.Hide Caption 9 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Bolivian President Evo Morales holds a news conference at the Vienna International Airport on July 3. He angrily denied any wrongdoing after his plane was diverted to Vienna and said that Bolivia is willing to give asylum to Snowden, as "fair protest" after four European countries restricted his plane from flying back from Moscow to La Paz.Hide Caption 10 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Umbrellas with slogans are lined up before a protest march to the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong on June 15. Snowden was hiding in Hong Kong, where he arrived on May 20 before blowing the lid off the NSA surveillance operation.Hide Caption 11 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Protesters in Hong Kong shout slogans in support of Snowden on June 13. The NSA leaker vowed to fight any bid to extradite him from Hong Kong.Hide Caption 12 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Graffiti sympathetic to Snowden is stenciled on the sidewalk in San Francisco on June 11.Hide Caption 13 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – An American flag flutters in front of the U.S. consulate in Hong Kong on June 10. Hide Caption 14 of 15 Photos: Photos: NSA leaker Edward SnowdenNSA leaker Edward Snowden – Snowden outs himself on June 9 in the British newspaper The Guardian, which published details of his revelations about the NSA electronic surveillance programs. "I have no intention of hiding who I am because I know I have done nothing wrong," he said in a video interview.Hide Caption 15 of 15JUST WATCHEDRisky business for whistleblowersReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHRisky business for whistleblowers 06:14JUST WATCHEDWho saw Snowden's documents?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWho saw Snowden's documents? 05:13JUST WATCHEDWhistleblower: Snowden settling in wellReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWhistleblower: Snowden settling in well 02:42"Telephone communications of French citizens are intercepted on a massive scale," Le Monde said in its online English edition.The intercepts took place from December 10, 2012, to January 8, 2013, the article reported. An NSA graph shows an average of 3 million data intercepts a day.According to Le Monde, this is how the system worked: "When a telephone number is used in France, it activates a signal which automatically triggers the recording of the call. Apparently this surveillance system also picks up SMS (text) messages and their content using key words. Finally, the NSA apparently stores the history of the connections of each target -- or the meta-data."It wasn't immediately clear from the article if the conversations were recorded or just the data surrounding each call.NSA leaker Snowden deserves a Nobel Prize, his father saysOther spying allegationsThe report comes a day after the German news magazine Der Spiegel said the NSA "systematically" eavesdropped on the Mexican government. It hacked the public e-mail account of former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, which was also used by Cabinet members, according to Der Spiegel.The magazine also quoted documents leaked by Snowden."This practice is unacceptable, illegitimate and against Mexican and international law," Mexico's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. It added that it would push for a speedy investigation.Mexico lashes out against report of U.S. spying"In a relationship between neighbors and partners, there is no room for the practices alleged to have taken place," the ministry said.A senior U.S. State Department official told CNN that the Mexican government reached out about the report and that the two governments will be discussing it via diplomatic channels.The NSA said it would not "comment publicly on every specific alleged intelligence activity, and as a matter of policy we have made clear that the United States gathers foreign intelligence of the type gathered by all nations.""As the President said in his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, we've begun to review the way that we gather intelligence, so that we properly balance the legitimate security concerns of our citizens and allies with the privacy concerns that all people share," the agency added.In September, Mexico and Brazil summoned U.S. ambassadors after media reports that the United States had spied on their countries' presidents.A Brazilian news report described the alleged espionage, citing Glenn Greenwald, a Brazil-based journalist who similarly obtained documents from Snowden.Glenn Greenwald to join media venture backed by eBay founder OmidyarOne of the alleged NSA documents leaked to Greenwald dates from June 2012, a month before Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto was elected. In it, the candidate talks about whom he would select for his Cabinet if elected.The documents did not reference any specific communications with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff but show the methods the NSA allegedly used to track e-mails and mobile phone communications with close advisers."It was very clear in the documents that they had already carried out the spying," Greenwald told Globo TV's Sunday night program "Fantastico." "They aren't talking about something they are planning; they are celebrating their spying successes."Opinion: Your life, under constant surveillance

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(CNN)Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was released from the hospital Monday morning and is now in the NFL's concussion protocol, according to the team.Bridgewater, who spent the night in a hospital Sunday after an on-field injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, is "doing well," according to a tweet from the Broncos. The injury happened during the third quarter of the game in Denver, with a little over five minutes left. Video shows Bridgewater taking a snap, dropping back and looking to throw when he decides to scramble out of the pocket. He runs past the line of scrimmage, dodging a couple tackles before he dives into the air and is tackled from behind. The tackle causes his head to hit the ground. Bridgewater was shown unable to get up and was later taken off the field on a stretcher as his teammates surrounded him. Read MoreTeddy Bridgewater of the Denver Broncos dives while running the ball and is injured after hitting the ground during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field At Mile High on Sunday."QB Teddy Bridgewater will stay at the hospital overnight for further evaluation, but so far everything has checked out well, per Coach (Vic) Fangio," the Broncos' official Twitter account said. Bridgewater, 29, became a Bronco in April after being traded from the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN. He was drafted out of the University of Louisville by the Minnesota Vikings as the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 draft. Bridgewater has also played for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers during his NFL career. The Broncos ultimately lost to the Bengals Sunday, 15-10.

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Story highlightsMilos Zeman, a former prime minister, wins the Czech presidencyHe replaces Vaclav Klaus, who is term limited Analyst: Zeman is open to a government dependent on Communist Party supportA leftist candidate won the Czech Republic's first presidential election decided by direct vote.Milos Zeman, a former prime minister and head of the Citizens' Rights Party, won with 54.8% of the vote, according to the Czech News Agency. He defeated Karel Schwarzenberg, an aristocratic foreign minister with the TOP09 party, who garnered 45.2%.Zeman replaces Vaclav Klaus, who must step down after serving the maximum of two terms.The main issues in the election were national security, anti-corruption measures, accession to the eurozone, appointment of judges and presidential pardons of convicts, according to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.Until 2012, the parliament elected the president for a five-year term. After years of debate on the topic, fueled by allegations of corruption in the voting process, the constitution was amended a year ago to provide for direct presidential elections, according to the OSCE.In the 1990s, Zeman was Klaus' only real rival on the political scene.Schwarzenberg was personally and professionally close to late President Vaclav Havel.The Czech presidency is a largely ceremonial post, though the president plays an important role in foreign policy and government formation, according to Sean Hanley, an analyst at University College London.Both Zeman and Schwarzenberg are Europhiles. Both were willing to contemplate a government dependent on Communist Party support, opening the way for likely Communist-Social Democrat cooperation in government after the next parliamentary elections in 2014, Hanley said.

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(CNN)Barcelona's depleted squad managed to cling on to a narrow 1-0 win away to Real Mallorca to begin the new year with a victory and edge closer to the Champions League qualification places.After a torrid start to the season, during which Barça lingered in the bottom half of the table, new head coach Xavi has slowly started to right the ship with just one defeat in seven La Liga matches.It has been far from pretty at times -- Barcelona needed last-minute heroics from goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to preserve the three points against Mallorca -- but putting points on the board is all that matters during this rocky transitional period.Ter Stegen's importance to the team was encapsulated in the 91st minute on Sunday with a stunning one-handed save from Jaume Costa's close-range effort, leading Barcelona defender Eric García to eulogize that Barcelona "owes 70 percent of the win to Ter Stegen."READ: 'This is our reality' -- What next for Barcelona after Champions League group stage exit?Read MoreBarcelona's Luuk de Jong (R) celebrates after scoring the game's only goal."He was spectacular and he's a top goalkeeper," García told Movistar TV. "We know he responds in moments like that. "Mallorca were pressing and we knew we had to soak it up and we've shown we are able to do that." The win moves Barça into fifth place, just one point behind Atlético Madrid in the fourth and final Champions League spot.It was a good weekend all around for the Blaugrana, with two of the top three -- Real Madrid and Real Betis -- dropping points.Real suffered a shock defeat away to struggling Getafe, with Enes Ünal's ninth-minute goal the difference between the two sides.Getafe's Turkish forward Enes Ünal celebrates after his early goal against Real Madrid.Despite dominating possession and forcing Getafe goalkeeper David Soria to make numerous impressive saves, Real head coach Carlo Ancelotti was far from pleased with his side's performance."There's not a lot to say about the game, we stayed on holiday for an extra day," Ancelotti told reporters. "We weren't the same team that ended the year."We were less focused and less committed. A draw would have been fair because we didn't deserve to lose, but we gifted a goal and we lost. It should be a wake-up call."However, the result wasn't damaging for Real's La Liga title hopes as Los Blancos still boast an eight-point lead over second place Sevilla, which has two games in hand on the league leader and plays later on Monday.

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(CNN)Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has come under increased pressure after being sent off in his side's 0-0 draw against Cádiz on Thursday. The 58-year-old was left incensed in the dying seconds of the match after arguing with the referee and match officials. Earlier in the game, Koeman was furious when midfielder Frenkie de Jong was shown a red card and tempers continued to flair until he was dismissed in the final stages. It comes amid criticism of Barça's form this season, with Koeman's young side failing to gel after the departure of Lionel Messi. The Catalan giants have won just twice in their first five league games, sit seventh in La Liga and were thrashed 3-0 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Read MoreQuestions have subsequently been raised over Koeman's future at the club and his relationship with club president Joan Laporta has reportedly become strained in recent weeks. "It's not always down to a result. We have to analyze what the team did, the attitude of the team, the commitment of the team and I can't complain about any of that from this game," Koeman told reporters after the match."I'm not happy, of course, because we had four or five clear chances and we didn't score any goals."What I take away is the attitude, not my own personal situation. Because if we win, it looks like we carry on, and if not, we look for another coach -- and that's a question for you."READ: Messi substituted on home debut as Paris Saint-Germain score late winnerFrenkie de Jong is shown a red card against Cádiz.Barcelona is already seven points behind rival Real Madrid in the league and looks a shadow of the side that dominated European football for years. But the club's financial situation has forced them to offload some of its biggest stars, most notably Messi who moved to Paris Saint-Germain when Barcelona was unable to afford his wages. Attention has since been switched to bringing young talent into the first-team but such inexperience on the pitch has become a problem in recent weeks. Koeman also lamented his side's injury problems which prevented a number of senior players from playing against lowly Cádiz. "You have to be realistic, look at the squad we have and the players missing," he said. "We've got seven starters out."

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This month's Living Golf sees Shane O'Donoghue travel to India. Watch March's episode here. (CNN)Sport is playing a crucial part in the changing role of women in India.While hockey and cricket are two examples of sports that have led the way, golf is slowly but surely catching up.'We have a society that believed getting married at 22 or 23 years-old and becoming a homemaker was important," Champika Nanda Sayal, Secretary General of the Women's Golf Association of India, told CNN Living Golf during a recent trip to Delhi."Historically it's been a pattern which has been followed over time'' she says. ''Whereas now I don't think girls believe that this is the only thing that they need to do. We have a huge population of young Indians who are looking for new avenues in life and golf is one such avenue.''JUST WATCHEDGolf in India: The growth of the gameReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHGolf in India: The growth of the game 22:29READ: The Indian cricket legend who's turned to golfRead MoreTo boost the game's popularity among women, the WGA of India sponsor a number of the country's elite female players. ''When you compare earnings in India with that of other countries where golf is played it's an expensive game,'' she says. ''We're a non-profit organization. Every bit of our money goes back into the welfare of the girls. We fund them to go out and play international tournaments. "I'm very proud to say that five Indian girls qualified for the Ladies European Tour in 2017 and that speaks volume of their talent but they could only do it because we helped them financially.'' The undoubted star in Indian women's golf is Aditi Ashok. The 19-year-old, who's already won twice on the Ladies European Tour, is more than happy to serve as a role model to younger players.''I enjoy playing golf and I'm happy that I get to do it for a living. I am just trying to compete and perform to my best every week on the LPGA and LET," she added. ''It's an added bonus that I am able to inspire youngsters by doing what I love most. I always try and represent myself and my sport to the best of my ability and work as hard as I can so that I can succeed and inspire young girls to take up sports as a career.''JUST WATCHEDGolf's hardest holes: The 14th at DLF GCCReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHGolf's hardest holes: The 14th at DLF GCC 02:17READ: Mickelson wins for the first time since 2013For Ashok, funding is the only way to ensure Indian female athletes continue to breakthrough.''In the 2016 Olympics the only medals won by India were by women so I think that says a lot about the potential of women's sports in India',' she says, referring to the silver medal won by P. V. Sindhu in badminton and Sakshi Malik, who took bronze in the 58kg wrestling competition. ''I hope the sports' federations and the government in India recognize that potential and invest equally in both men's and women's sports. "With golf, I already see more young girls playing today compared to when I was a kid so that's an improvement already and I'm sure it will only get better in years to come.'' For Sayal, the success of Ashok and other the other players coming through is just rewards for the time and effort that has gone into making golf relevant in India.''You can't imagine where we came from," she explained. "I mean as junior golfers we had to look for old golf balls in the bushes to play with. We really have come a long way. ''We are seeing a remarkable change. We have a population that we can boast about. A very optimistic, young India that can achieve anything. "I would love to see an Indian golfer win the Olympics in 2024 and I think we are we getting there.''

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(CNN)The British government is ready to intervene if soccer authorities fail to stamp out "vile" racist behavior at matches, a spokesman for the UK Prime Minister said Monday.Sports authorities needed to crack down harder on the issue, Downing Street said, a day after Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger indicated he heard monkey chants from the crowd in a game at Tottenham Hotspur. The alleged incident occurred in the second half of Chelsea's 2-0 win against Tottenham. Rudiger, a German international, told his club captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who then alerted referee Anthony Taylor. Three announcements warning fans against racist behavior were made before the end of the match. Tottenham said it had launched an investigation. It was the latest unsavory act to mar European soccer and Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said the government wouldn't rule out taking "further steps" depending on how the sport's authorities deal with the issue as the season progresses. Follow @cnnsport Read More"Racism of any kind has no place in football or anywhere else and we must confront this vile behavior," the Downing Street spokesman said at Monday's daily briefing with UK political journalists. "Clearly there remains more work to be done by the football authorities in tackling this issue and we are committed to working with them on this to stamp it out.""The FA (Football Association), Premier League and English Football League have significantly stepped up their efforts, but we expect them to continue to prioritize this issue and to consult with both players and supporter groups, and we will be monitoring how the football authorities implement their plans through the season.""We will continue working with the authorities on this, including the Professional Footballers' Association and we don't rule out taking further steps if required."JUST WATCHEDDarren Lewis on racist incidents in English footballReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHDarren Lewis on racist incidents in English football 01:34Sports minister Nigel Adams said Sunday it was "depressing to see today events." He was due to meet with Tottenham's directors later Monday. The Professional Footballers' Association threw its support behind Rudiger and called for a government inquiry "into racism and the rise in hate crime within football and immediate and urgent action from an All-Party Group at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to address this urgent issue."Rudiger calls for offenders to be punishedRudiger urged people to discuss the issue of racism in football. "If not, it will be forgotten again in a couple of days (as always)," he said on Twitter. "I don't want to involve Tottenham as an entire club into this situation as I know that just a couple of idiots were the offenders," he added in a series of tweets. "I got a lot of supportive messages on social media from Spurs fans as well in the last hours -- thank you a lot for this.""I really hope that the offenders will be found and punished soon, and in such a modern football ground like the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with dozens of TV and security cameras, it must be possible to find and subsequently punish them.""If not, then there must have been witnesses in the stadium who saw and heard the incident. It's just such a shame that racism still exists in 2019. When will this nonsense stop?"It is really sad to see racism again at a football match, but I think it's very important to talk about it in public. If not, it will be forgotten again in a couple of days (as always). (1/4)— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) 22 December 2019 The Premier League did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho was asked about the issue in a press conference Monday -- a pre-scheduled briefing ahead of his team's game against Brighton at home on Thursday -- and said that racism in football was a reflection of a wider problem in society. "I can repeat exactly that, I am totally, totally against racism in society and obviously against racism in my football world," Mourinho said. "I feel very sorry every time something happened and I will always support every decision the authorities can make. Society needs help."And then football is a micro-society. Do we need help? Yes. But society needs help. We need to eradicate any form of discrimination and this case we are talking about racism." Other incidents in EnglandThere have been a series of incidents in the Premier League recently. In early December, a 41-year-old man was arrested and bailed after allegedly racially abusing Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Fred and English attacker Jesse Lingard. On the same weekend a 13-year-old Burnley supporter was thrown out of Tottenham's stadium for an alleged racist gesture aimed at South Korea international Son Heung-Min. Police launched an investigation.JUST WATCHEDTammy Abraham: My mum 'was in tears' from racist abuseReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTammy Abraham: My mum 'was in tears' from racist abuse 04:52Incidents have also been widespread across Europe in league games and European championship qualifying matches. Last week, an Italian football anti-racism initiative featuring paintings of monkeys received widespread criticism, prompting the Serie A league to apologize. Former England defender Gary Neville, now a pundit on Sky Sports, accused Johnson of fueling racism in the aftermath of the incident in the Manchester derby and took aim at political parties again Sunday. Visit our football page for more news and videosIt may be time for players to walk off the pitch when racist incidents occur, he said. 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(CNN)Don Shula, the longtime Miami Dolphins coach and architect of the only perfect season in NFL history, died at his South Florida home Monday morning, according to the team. He was 90. "Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the team said in a statement. "He brought the winning edge to our franchise and put the Dolphins and the city of Miami in the national sports scene." Calling Shula "one of the greatest coaches and contributors" in the game, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the coach's legacy will endure for generations. "He made an extraordinarily positive impact on so many lives. The winningest coach in NFL history and the only one to lead a team to a perfect season, Coach Shula lived an unparalleled football life," the commissioner said. "He was a remarkable teacher and mentor who for decades inspired excellence and exemplified integrity."Read More Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachIn 1982, Don Shula poses with the two Vince Lombardi trophies that he won with the Miami Dolphins. Shula coached the Dolphins to back-to-back titles in the early 1970s.Hide Caption 1 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula played defensive back during his playing career in the 1950s. This photo was taken in 1957, when he played with the Washington Redskins.Hide Caption 2 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula got his coaching start in 1960, when he became defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.Hide Caption 3 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula is carried by members of the Baltimore Colts after they clinched a division title in 1964. Shula became the Colts' head coach in 1963. He was 33 at the time, which made him the league's youngest head coach in history. The Colts were very successful under Shula, and they were heavy favorites to win Super Bowl III before they were upset by the New York Jets in 1969.Hide Caption 4 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula draws up a play for Detroit's Terry Barr, left, and Baltimore's Johnny Unitas at a Pro Bowl meeting in 1965.Hide Caption 5 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula walks onto the field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1972. Shula became head coach of the Miami Dolphins in 1970.Hide Caption 6 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula speaks with the media after a game in New York in 1972.Hide Caption 7 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula is carried off the field after the Dolphins won Super Bowl VII, capping a perfect season.Hide Caption 8 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula is congratulated atop a toll booth in Miami after a highway was named after him in 1983.Hide Caption 9 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula and Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino meet the press together in 1985. They were getting ready to play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX. The Dolphins lost 38-16.Hide Caption 10 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula coaches a game in San Diego in the mid-1980s.Hide Caption 11 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula is surrounded by cameras after a win against Kansas City in 1993. He had just tied George Halas for most wins by an NFL head coach.Hide Caption 12 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula announces his retirement in 1996. He had coached the Dolphins for 26 seasons.Hide Caption 13 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula plays with Jim Colbert at a charity golf tournament in 1996.Hide Caption 14 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula is joined by his wife, Mary Anne, after receiving his Hall of Fame ring in Miami in 1997.Hide Caption 15 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula talks about Marino during halftime of a game in 2000. The Dolphins were retiring Marino's jersey.Hide Caption 16 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachPresident Barack Obama points to Shula as the 1972 Dolphins were recognized at the White House in 2013. "I did have to explain to my staff, who mostly are in their early 30s, what an incredible impact these guys had, including on me, when they were playing," Obama said. "These Dolphins made history back before Super Bowl champs started visiting the White House."Hide Caption 17 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula and former Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese have lunch and watch horses at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida, in 2017. Griese was the starting quarterback for the Dolphins in their two Super Bowl victories.Hide Caption 18 of 19 Photos: Don Shula, the NFL's winningest head coachShula was among the Top 100 that was honored by the NFL before Super Bowl LIV in February 2020. With Shula, from left, are Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, Joe Gibbs and Mike Ditka.Hide Caption 19 of 19Shula is survived by his wife of more than 26 years, Mary Anne, and children Dave, Donna, Sharon, Anne and Mike. Dave and Mike followed their father into coaching, even becoming assistants on the Dolphins' staff. Though he spent several seasons in the NFL as a player -- for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts and Washington Redskins -- and served as head coach of the Colts, he is best known for his quarter century at the helm of the Dolphins. During his time coaching Miami, from 1970 to 1995, he won back-to-back Super Bowls in the 1970s. The first of those, after the 1972 season, set a bar that has yet to be reached by any other team. With the Dolphins' 14-7 win over the Redskins in Super Bowl VII, Shula's squad became the first and only team to go undefeated in a season. The Dolphins defended their title the following year, beating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII after finishing the regular season 12-2. Life of recordsShula coached in six Super Bowls during his career. In addition to his two wins, his Colts lost Super Bowl III, while his Dolphins teams came up short in Super Bowls VI, XVII and XIX."Being in his presence was always a special opportunity to rub shoulders with true greatness," said Jerry Jones, whose Dallas Cowboys beat the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI (albeit long before Jones bought the team). "His name and his legacy will serve to inspire all of the very best virtues of sportsmanship, competition and achievement in coaches for generations to come. There will never be another one like him."His 347 career wins remain tops in the NFL. The Chicago Bears' George Halas and the New England Patriots' Bill Belichik are the only other members of the 300-win club.Shula talks with running back Larry Csonka at a game in the mid-1970s. The legendary skipper tallied only two losing seasons in his years with the Dolphins. The team no longer enjoys the dominance it once did, claiming only two winning records in the past 14 seasons. The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted Shula in 1997. The Hall's website features a quote that provides a peek into his humanistic view on his occupation. "The important thing is not what Don Shula knows or what any of my assistant coaches know. The important thing is what we can transmit to the people we're responsible for. That's what coaching is: the ability to transmit information," he once said. Don Baker, president and CEO of the Hall, said, "The game has lost one of the greats. ... Coach Shula was a man who truly loved the game, and I have often been moved by the deep respect and affection he was always afforded by the men who played for him."Stadium, highway, children carry legacyOne of seven siblings, Shula was born in 1930 in Grand River, Ohio, on Lake Erie. His mother, Mary, frowned on young Don playing football, so in 1945 he forged her signature so he could play halfback at Harvey High School in Painesville. He played college football at John Carroll University in the Cleveland suburbs and went on to play seven seasons in the NFL before beginning his pro coaching career as defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.The Dolphins have honored him with a bronze statue outside Hard Rock Stadium. It features the legendary coach, fist aloft, being carried off the field by Dolphins players Nick Buoniconti and Al Jenkins after Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles. John Carroll's stadium in University Heights, Ohio, and State Road 874 in Miami also bear his name. Shula had five kids with is first wife, Dorothy, who died from breast cancer in 1991 at 57 years old. Shula established an eponymous foundation for breast cancer research that same year. Shula talks to reporters in 1997 after learning he'd be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Dave and Mike, his oldest and youngest, became coaches after their rookie seasons as players in the NFL. Dave coached wide receivers and quarterbacks for the Dolphins from 1982 to 1988 before joining the staffs of the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals. He's now the wide receivers coach for Dartmouth College.Mike played quarterback for college powerhouse Alabama, to which he returned as head coach in 2003 after serving on the Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers staffs. He is now the Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach. In 2015, Don Shula had the honor of watching his youngest son coach as offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Shula jumped into business after retiring, with steakhouses, a hotel and a golf club among his portfolio.CNN's David Close contributed to this report.

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(CNN)Parts of Northern Australia are being evacuated as the region braces for two cyclones to make landfall in the coming days -- one of which has the potential to be the region's most powerful storm in years.Cyclone Trevor is expected to strengthen and hit the Northern Territory on Saturday as the equivalent of a category 3 or 4 Atlantic hurricane, bringing with it destructive winds up to 155 miles per hour (250 kilometers per hour), heavy rain and storm surges.To Trevor's west, Cyclone Veronica has strengthened to the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane since Wednesday. It is expected to peak in intensity off-shore, before making landfall Sunday as a weaker system.Tropical #CycloneTrevor is located in the eastern #GulfofCarpentaria & is expected to rapidly intensify to a Category 3 system as it moves towards the #NT. In the west, #CycloneVeronica is now Cat 4 & tracking towards the #Pilbara coast. Latest warnings https://t.co/RxVKMQeRzS pic.twitter.com/DY8k98klHc— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) March 20, 2019 Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the Gulf of Carpentaria ahead of Trevor's arrival. The Northern Territory is now undertaking the largest evacuation ahead of a cyclone in its history, Chief Minister Michael Gunner said at a Thursday press conference.Trevor's predicted path over the warm waters of Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria and the region's current atmospheric conditions could cause it to strengthen and become extremely dangerous, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology added. The deadliest cyclone to hit the territory was Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy, which killed 49 people in the capital Darwin over Christmas in 1974.Read More"We are expecting to see rapid intensification over the next 12 to 24 hours," said Todd Smith, the Northern Territory manager of the Bureau of Meteorology, at the press conference Thursday. "It's really important that people understand this is a very serious cyclone. Not only is it very intense, it's very large, it covers a broad area, so people are going to be impacted by it."Trevor is expected to make landfall along the southern coast of the Gulf. Authorities have advised those in coastal areas to beware of storm surges. CNN's Michael Guy contributed to this report

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(CNN)The mass killing at a Pittsburgh synagogue, the deadliest anti-Semitic incident in US history, has Jewish Americans questioning whether they are now fated to live with the fear and threats at home that their community has long endured around the world.The attack represents a flagrant challenge to America's core values — that people of every race or religion are endowed with the same inalienable rights. Suddenly, these fundamental beliefs are being tested in a divisive new political era that targets a shadowy concept of The Other: Muslims, Mexicans, Middle Easterners.On Saturday morning -- the Jewish Sabbath -- a gunman shattered the sense of belonging for Jews in America, too.This cannot be a coincidence: A heavily armed man burst in on a Jewish religious ceremony and killed 11 people before telling a law enforcement officer "I just want to kill Jews" after a week that was heavy with other acts of extremist violence motivated by politics.Throughout history, anti-Semitism has often been an early indicator that extremist thought is gathering momentum inside a society or is being used as a political tool by those keen to exploit resentment or radical sentiment.Read MoreIt is an increasingly urgent question whether President Donald Trump's deliberately divisive politics may be giving license to extremists.He cannot be accused of being directly to blame for horrific incidents like the one this weekend. And on Saturday, he delivered a welcome and passionate condemnation of the attack in Pittsburgh, calling anti-Semitism a "vile hate-filled poison" and "one of the ugliest and darkest features of human history."Yet he has consciously stoked national divides, adopting a brand of politics that uses racial, nationalist rhetoric, rails against immigrants and refugees and equivocates about extremism — including after violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, in which white supremacist marchers chanted anti-Jewish slogans and a woman protesting their presence was killed.How Trump's nationalism has already changed the worldThe President is not stepping back. He responded to growing debate about his contribution to the toxic political atmosphere Monday with one of his most inflammatory Twitter attacks yet on journalists."There is great anger in our Country caused in part by inaccurate, and even fraudulent, reporting of the news. The Fake News Media, the true Enemy of the People, must stop the open & obvious hostility & report the news accurately & fairly," he wrote.The tweet represented a characteristic attempt by the President to exploit tensions and name an enemy in a bid to consolidate his power among his own supporters.Trump has in the past used tropes and language known to appeal to a tiny minority of extremists who might contemplate violence. Trump has recently taken to proclaiming he is a "nationalist" and berated "globalists" -- two designations that have innocent connotations in some contexts but are also recognized as code words by anti-Semites.Events of the last week have called into question the President's warnings in a jarring closing argument to his midterm campaign that the greatest threat to Americans comes from a migrant caravan 1,000 miles to the south of the US border in Mexico.Apart from the Pittsburgh mass shooting, a man who identified himself as a Trump supporter last week mailed bombs to two former presidents, senior Democratic politicians and CNN. All have been targets of the President's rhetoric. In Kentucky, a white man shot and killed two people, both African American, in what was allegedly a racist attack.72 hours in America: Three hate-filled crimes. Three hate-filled suspects. Hatred of Jews and refugeesSocial media posts suggest that Robert Bowers, the alleged gunman in Pittsburgh, claimed that Jews were helping transport members of the migrant caravan in Mexico. For the last two weeks, Trump has been arguing that the column contains "bad people" and Middle Easterners -- a code word for terrorists.Bowers also condemned the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), which brings refugees to the US. His attack bears the hallmarks of an outrage motivated by hatred of Jews and refugees.But it did not occur in isolation.Recent years have seen a rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the country and the use of coded anti-Semitic imagery in material by right-wing politicians, including some prominent members of the Republican Party.Yet most top political leaders have not yet felt the need to go out of their way to comprehensively condemn this new wave of extremist thought, despite evidence the problem is worsening.The Anti-Defamation League found a 57% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in 2017 compared to the previous year, including hate speech in schools and colleges, vandalism and bomb threats.Such figures suggest that while the United States has been seen as largely immune from anti-Semitic feelings that have long simmered in politics in some European nations, things could be changing.Anti-Semitic themes have also been increasingly cropping up in political campaigns, raising the possibility that some leaders see advantage in using such imagery to connect to radical voters while preserving deniability.In 2016, a closing Trump campaign advertisement blasting a global establishment elite portrayed three people as villains alongside Hillary Clinton: billionaire liberal financier George Soros, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Lloyd Blankfein, the chairman of Goldman Sachs. All are Jewish.Trump's own daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner are practicing Jews. Many of Trump's past business associates and lawyers are Jewish. So it's not credible to argue he is an anti-Semite. Yet he still sometimes attacks Soros despite knowing that the Hungarian-born philanthropist is a hate figure and Jewish stereotype for anti-Semites and extremists on the far right fringes.Trump: 'There is no blame'Hints of anti-Semitism are also evident in some other GOP messaging.Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy this week deleted a tweet accusing Soros, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Tom Steyer of trying to buy the midterm elections for Democrats, after a bomb was mailed by a Trump supporter to Soros. All three men are Jewish or of Jewish descent.Iowa GOP Rep. Steve King recently endorsed Faith Goldy, a nationalist running for mayor in Toronto, who claims Canada is facing a "white genocide" and who has promoted anti-Jewish material.The recent incidents in Pittsburgh and elsewhere raise urgent questions about whether inflammatory rhetoric that appeals to extremists translates into violence.Vice President Mike Pence denies any such link."Everyone has their own style, and frankly, people on both sides of the aisle use strong language about our political differences," Pence told NBC News in an interview Saturday. "But I just don't think you can connect it to acts or threats of violence."Trump was asked on Friday whether he bore any responsibility after a Florida man, Cesar Sayoc, allegedly sent the mail bombs."There is no blame. There's no anything," he told reporters on Friday.But Mark Hetfield, president and CEO of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, said that there is a growing acceptance of rhetoric that can endanger lives and that America's leaders must take a stand."The problem here is hate. The problem is there is a growing space in this country for hate speech and hate speech always turns into hate action," he told CNN on Saturday night."We cannot stand by as individuals or organizations or as governments when people spew hatred against, Jews, refugees, Latinos, against any group that some see as the other," Hetfield said.Trump, who this week plans a major speech on securing the border, has used the idea that Americans are under threat from outsiders as an organizing principle of his campaigns.He has stigmatized some Mexicans, refugees, Muslims and Africans — contributing to fervor on the right — all while accusing Democrats of trying to whip up "mob rule."So while his fervent condemnation of anti-Semitism sent a strong message, the President is on less firm ground on the question of whether his rhetoric is providing space and encouragement to extremist views."All politicians and public figures are role models and none more so than the American President," said Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a professor of history at New York University who has written extensively about the common characteristics of strongmen leaders."The problem is that Trump has made it clear since the campaign that the public he is speaking to, the public he wants to impress, that he cares about, is a public that is not interested in human rights, in democracy and in loving one's neighbor."

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British police say officers from the Counter Terrorism Command, SO15, have arrested two men in Dover on suspicion of preparing for acts of terrorism.The men, 26 and 44 years old, were taken into custody late Tuesday night, police said. Their names were not released. They are being held at a south London police station, police said.Officers are searching two addresses in west London and an address in Hertfordshire as part of the investigation, police said.

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(CNN)Beijing is set to become the first city to have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics after it was chosen to stage the 2022 Winter Games.International Olympic President Thomas Bach confirmed Beijing, which hosted the Summer Games in 2008, had been chosen ahead of Almaty in Kazakshtan at the 128th IOC session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Friday. Follow @cnnsport "I am so excited. This is China's pride," Zhang Hong, China's women's 1,000m speed skating gold medal winner at the Sochi Games, told CCTV.Only Beijing and Almaty had been left in the running after Oslo, Munich and Stockholm bowed to public pressure and decided not to pursue plans to host the winter sports showpiece.David vs Goliath?Read MoreHad Kazakhstan's pitch been successful it would have become the first central Asian nation to host the Winter Olympics.With significant oil and gas reserves, it is now the largest economy in Central Asia and had been keen to use this event to increase investment, development and raise its profile. Proven track recordBut Beijing has already proved its worth as a successful Olympic host, having hosted the summer version of the games in 2008.Its pitch was about being a safe choice and a top tourism destination with the infrastructure to handle large events. Becoming the first city to run both Olympic games could be tempting PR for the IOC. video: #Beijing beats Almaty of Kazakhstan to win the bids for the 2022 #Olympic Winter Games. https://t.co/uQhorovfVy— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) July 31, 2015 Adding to Beijing's bid is the city's proven ability to control smog during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Beijing plans to stage ice events, while snow-based competitions would take place in Zhangjiakou in Heibei Province, 190 km northwest of the city.Only this week Chinese officials re-iterated that pollution would not be a problem.China's Vice Premier Liu Yandong delivers a speech during Beijing's 2022 Olympic Winter Games bid presentation at the 128th IOC session on July 31, 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Xu Jicheng, deputy director of Beijing 2022's press and communications department, said that "technically the pollution has been reduced and controlled, we have seven more years to go and it will be sunshine and white clouds."Lack of choiceWith only two cities -- both run by what could be considered authoritarian regimes -- bidding for the prestige of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics the question arises as to whether the games -- and specifically the winter games -- have lost their allure. High costs and dubious returns have arguably made democratic countries -- where politicians are forced to listen to their voting public and answerable to budget blowouts -- wary of hosting the world's biggest sporting events.  Liu Yandong, head of the Beijing 2022 Delegation, waves after placing her city's bid for 2022. Kazakhstan's Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Olympic Committee are pictured with bid committee members presenting their bid.Over the past two years, cities in Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine have all backed away from proposals to host the Winter Olympics. Oslo's decision not to continue was taken for both financial and political reasons, the Norwegian Olympic Committee Secretary General, Inge Anderson told CNN last October.Where once the promise of a boost to tourism and better national sporting facilities would suffice, it seems many countries are heeding the lessons learned from the debt experienced by Greece from the $11 billion bill for 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. More recently, there's the estimated $50 billion price tag for the last Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.Human RightsIOC President Thomas Bach has stressed that the Olympic Charter of tolerance and no discrimination would apply to any successful bidder.JUST WATCHEDIOC: No clash between Olympics, World CupReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHIOC: No clash between Olympics, World Cup 01:00In its 2014 World Report, Human Rights Watch called Kazakhstan's record "poor" in citing a crackdown on free speech, flawed trials and torture in its prisons as major concerns.Then there are issues with individual rights, the group says Kazakhstan's LGBT community was "living in fear" as a result of pervasive homophobic attitudes and a lack of government protection.China too has humanitarian issues.Beijing's 2008 Summer Olympics were marred by forced evictions and Human Rights Watch (HRW) recently criticized China for having abusive, unaccountable domestic security forces. Activists have also highlighted what they say is the country's deteriorating human rights, with more than 260 Chinese citizens detained or questioned in a recent crackdown on communist party opponents, activists, journalists and academics. "The Olympic motto of 'higher, faster, and stronger' is a perfect description of the Chinese government's assault on civil society: more peaceful activists detained in record time, subject to far harsher treatment," said Sophie Richardson, HRW's China director."In choosing China to host another Games, the IOC has tripped on a major human rights hurdle."Japan scraps plans for controversial 'bike helmet' Olympic stadium

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(CNN)Russian goalkeeper Ivan Zaborovsky, 16, has made a remarkable recovery after he was struck by lightning during a training session earlier this month.Footage of the freak incident showed the teenager being hit by the bolt as he went to kick a ball into the goal, while his teammates were training near the touchline. Russian goalkeeper, 16, suffers severe burns after struck by lightningThe video then shows Zaborovsky falling to the ground before he was rushed to the hospital. The Znamya Truda keeper was placed into an induced coma while his injuries were assessed but, after less than three weeks, Zaborovsky is back playing with the senior side.The promising youngster, who recently signed a new contract with the Russian third-tier club, says he doesn't remember the incident and has just a burn on his chest as a result.Read More"It was difficult to breathe, but that's about it," he said. "It's getting better and better now. Things are back to normal."Watch the video at the top of the page to see the remarkable footage.

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Story highlightsTrump has routinely called the Russia story "fake news" and a "witch hunt"Trump's son-in-law contradicted previous denials of contact on MondayWashington (CNN)For nearly a year, President Donald Trump and several of his top advisers have repeatedly denied that there was any contact between members of the Trump campaign and individuals tied to the Russian government. But the veracity of that story appears to be crumbling under contradictory revelations from the President's son, son-in-law and the current attorney general. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort have all previously denied that there were any contacts or ties between the Trump campaign and Russian government officials or Russians trying to meddle in the election. The many unearthed interactions between Trump-world and Russia, documentedTrump has routinely called the Russia story "fake news" and a "witch hunt." Asked in February if anyone on his campaign had contacts with Russia during the election, Trump first said, "General Flynn was obviously dealing. So that's one person." Asked if that contact happened during the election, Trump responded, "no, nobody that I know of." He went on to say, "I have nothing to do with Russia. To the best of my knowledge no person that I deal with does."Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr. and Attorney General Jeff Sessions have all confirmed (on-record) that they had Russia meetings during the campaign, despite all these denials.Read MoreThe President and his top aides stopped denying that members of the Trump campaign had contact with Russians after Jeff Sessions confirmed in March that he met with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in July and September 2016.Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner further contradicted previous denials from the President and his top advisers in a statement Monday to the Senate and House intelligence committees ahead of his closed-door interview with lawmakers.Kushner's statement on Russia: What you need to knowKushner confirmed that he had "perhaps" four encounters with Russians during the 2016 campaign and transition in the 11-page statement but insisted that he discussed nothing improper during those meetings, which include two encounters with the Russian ambassador, a meeting with the head of a Russian state-owned bank and the June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer and others that was set up by Kushner's brother-in-law, Donald Trump Jr."I did not collude, nor know of anyone else in the campaign who colluded, with any foreign government," Kushner said in the statement. "I had no improper contacts. I have not relied on Russian funds to finance my business activities in the private sector. I have tried to be fully transparent with regard to the filing of my SF-86 form, above and beyond what is required. Hopefully, this puts these matters to rest."Kushner reiterated his denial, stating he "did not collude with Russia" in front of cameras outside the West Wing on Monday.Kushner confirms Russia meetings, says 'I did not collude'Donald Trump Jr., Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Trump campaign adviser Carter Page have all also acknowledged their own interactions with Russians during the campaign, though they all deny anything nefarious took place.But even if the encounters were benign in nature, revelations from members of Trump's inner circle that there was contact during the campaign clash with the blanket denials previously offered by former campaign advisers, current senior White House officials and even the President himself. Here is a look at some of those previous denials:July 26, 2016: Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort tells ABC News that there are no ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. ABC News: Are there any ties between Mr. Trump, you or your campaign and Putin and his regime?Manafort: No, there are not. That's absurd. And, you know, there's no basis to it.November 10, 2016: A Russian diplomat says that some Russians were in touch with Trump's associates during the campaign. In response, Hope Hicks, then a spokeswoman for the Trump transition, issued a blanket denial: "We are not aware of any campaign representatives that were in touch with any foreign entities before yesterday, when Mr. Trump spoke with many world leaders," she told the New York Times. She also told the AP: "It never happened. There was no communication between the campaign and any foreign entity during the campaign."December 18, 2016: Kellyanne Conway denies any contact between the Trump campaign and Russia in an interview with CBS News' John Dickerson. Dickerson: All right. We are not going to get any insight into the president-elect's thinking here, but let me try this. Did anyone involved in the Trump campaign have any contact with Russians trying to meddle with the election? Conway: Absolutely not. And I discussed that with the president-elect just last night. Those conversations never happened. I hear people saying it like it's a fact on television. That is just not only inaccurate and false, but it's dangerous.January 11, 2017: Trump denies "he or anyone on his campaign" had any contact with Russia during the campaign while speaking to reporters. The question was a shouted question as Trump walked away from a press conferenceReporter: Did you or anyone in your campaign...Trump: No.Reporter: ...have any contact with Russia leading up to or during the campaign?Trump: No, not at all.January 15, 2017: Vice President Mike Pence denies there were contacts between Trump campaign and Russia in an interview with Chris Wallace on Fox News. Wallace: If there were any contacts, sir, I'm just trying to get an answer.Pence: Yes. I -- of course not. Why would there be any contacts between the campaign? Chris, the -- this is all a distraction, and it's all part of a narrative to de-legitimize the election and to question the legitimacy of this presidency, the American people see right through it. JUST WATCHEDPence: Trump camp had no contact with RussiaReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHPence: Trump camp had no contact with Russia 00:50February 14, 2017: Press Secretary Sean Spicer denies knowledge of any contact between the Trump campaign and Russia when questioned by ABC's Jonathan Karl during a White House briefing. Karl: Back in January, the President said that nobody in his campaign had been in touch with the Russians. Now, today, can you still say definitively that nobody on the Trump campaign, not even General Flynn, had any contact with the Russians before the election?Spicer: My understanding is that what General Flynn has now expressed is that during the transition period -- well, we were very clear that during the transition period, he did speak with the ambassador -- Karl: I'm talking about during the campaign.Spicer: I don't have any -- there's nothing that would conclude me -- that anything different has changed with respect to that time period. JUST WATCHEDTrump counters Russia connection reportsReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTrump counters Russia connection reports 02:26February 16, 2017: Trump says he's unaware of any contact between his aides and Russia during a White House press conference. Question: I just was hoping that we could get a 'yes or no' answer on one of these questions involving Russia. Can you say whether you are aware that anyone who advised your campaign had contacts with Russia during the course of the election?Trump: Well I told you, Gen. Flynn obviously was dealing. So that's one person. But he was dealing, as he should have been.Question: During the election?Trump: No. Nobody that I know of. Nobody...Question: So you're not aware of any contact during the course....Trump: Look, look, look...Question: ... of the election?Trump: How many times do I have to answer this question?Question: Can you just say yes or no?Trump: Russia is a ruse. I know you have to get up and ask a question. It's so important. Russia is a ruse. I have nothing to do with Russia. Haven't made a phone call to Russia in years. Don't speak to people from Russia. Not that I wouldn't. I just have nobody to speak to. I spoke to Putin twice. He called me on the election. I told you this. And he called me on the inauguration and a few days ago. We had a very good talk, especially the second one, lasted for a pretty long period of time. I'm sure you probably get it because it was classified. So I'm sure everybody in this room perhaps has it. But we had a very, very good talk. I have nothing to do with Russia. To the best of my knowledge no person that I deal with does.JUST WATCHEDTrump: Russia is a ruse ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHTrump: Russia is a ruse 01:47February 20, 2017: White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders denies any contacts occurred during the campaign. Huckabee Sanders: "This is a non-story because to the best of our knowledge, no contacts took place, so it's hard to make a comment on something that never happened."

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(CNN)After arguably the most challenging year of his near-decade rule of North Korea, Kim Jong Un is sticking to his guns. Kim announced last week at the Eighth Workers' Party Congress -- a meeting for North Korea's governing elite -- that his country plans to beef up Pyongyang's already dangerous nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs with new, sophisticated armaments, such as tactical nuclear weapons designed for use on the battlefield and warheads designed to evade American-made missile defense systems. And at a parade marking the conclusion of the Congress, Kim's military showed off a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).Kim's message was crystal clear: Right now, North Korea needs its nuclear weapons to deter the United States "no matter who is in power," he said -- and no matter the cost.The young leader's ambitious plans for modernizing his nuclear arsenal will prove expensive, at a time when money is already tight. North Korea voluntarily severed the last of its scant ties with the outside world in 2020 to prevent an influx of Covid-19. That included cutting off almost all trade with Beijing, an economic lifeline the impoverished country needs to keep its people from going hungry. Read MoreNorth Korea's economy is now in the gutter, and its food supply is reportedly in peril.To ward off the pandemic, Kim effectively did to his country what many in Washington hoped economic sanctions would do: bring the North Korean economy close to the brink of collapse. That he did it on his own volition has led many to question if sanctions ever be strong enough to change Kim's thinking. Some analysts disagree with that line of thinking. They see opportunity.With North Korea's economy already on the ropes, they believe now is the time to deliver the knockout punch -- a blow of crippling coercive measures that, once and for all, convinces Kim that his continued pursuit of nuclear weapons does not guarantee his regime's safety, it threatens it. Either way, Kim's plans will prove to be a major challenge for President-elect Joe Biden. Trump, like Obama and President George W. Bush, will leave his successor a more-dangerous and better-armed adversary than the one he inherited. This picture taken on Thursday and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Friday shows what appears to be a submarine-launched ballistic missiles during a military parade.Maximum pressureBefore Trump agreed to sit face-to-face with Kim in 2018, his administration put in place an aptly named strategy called "maximum pressure." The goal was to use sanctions, diplomacy and other coercive measures, short of armed conflict, to convince Kim to agree to the complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.As North Korea tested missiles and nuclear bombs at an unprecedented clip in 2017, the Trump administration turned up the heat. The US mission to the United Nations successfully lobbied the UN Security Council to put in place resolutions that went after North Korea's ability to make money by selling regular goods, such as coal and seafood. The Treasury Department used its tremendous power and influence over the global financial system to enact their own, unilateral sanctions. And diplomats successfully lobbied US partners to close Pyongyang's embassies overseas, which the regime has been accused of using as fronts for money-making opportunities. By the end of 2017, North Korea was barred from almost all international trade. Even long-time North Korean ally China agreed to sign on to incredibly punitive UN sanctions that year, and Beijing appeared to be enforcing them at first. That momentum didn't last. As Trump pivoted to diplomacy with Pyongyang in 2018, the United States took its foot off the gas on the pressure campaign. Hundreds of new sanctions that were ready to go were put on hold ahead of Trump's first summit with Kim in Singapore, the President said. Sanctions have been issued at a much slower clip since.As the threat subsided and its relationship with the United States crumbled, China began loosening its enforcement of restrictions, Washington alleged, though Beijing repeatedly denies any claims that it does not fully enforce UN sanctions.Many experts believe Washington gave up on maximum pressure too soon.Some, including former US acting assistant secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific Evans Revere, argue Biden's team should seriously consider a new maximum pressure model, ramping up sanctions "in ways that would impose even more pain and isolation on North Korea.""Intensification of sanctions, plus other diplomatic, economic and banking and military pressures that you could apply on North Korea could certainly shake the regimes foundations, particularly now that we see that the regime is suffering a severe economic crisis the likes of which we haven't seen in a while," Revere said. Revere and other proponents of sanctions argue there are still tools left in the US arsenal to pressure North Korea, and they should be pursued. The Biden administration could, for example, try harder to close North Korean trading companies in conjunction with US allies and target Chinese banks that help North Korea access foreign currency."There is much, much more to be done that could squeeze, isolate and undermine North Korea in ways that would shake their confidence in their long-standing assumption that nuclear weapons are their salvation and would also drive the point home that not only are nuclear weapons not your salvation, they are the thing that has the potential to undermine the stability of your regime," Revere said. JUST WATCHEDSouth Korean FM: 'Complacency' led to Covid riseReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHSouth Korean FM: 'Complacency' led to Covid rise 13:08Risky businessRevere said he recognizes that such an approach is risky. It could force North Koreans to choose between feeding its people and funding its nuclear weapons, and history shows Kim would likely choose the latter.Kim Jong Il, the current leader's father and predecessor, let millions die of starvation during a famine in the 1990s rather than reform, accept aid or or do anything that might have threatened his iron grip on leadership. Things aren't that bad in North Korea right now, but analysts believe the economic situation is more dire than it has been since the famine. Devastating storms, the punishing sanctions and the pandemic pummeled North Korea's economy in 2020. There appears to be enough food to go around, but the supply is under more strain than any time since the famine, according to Chad O'Carroll, the CEO of Korea Risk Group, which produces North Korea publications NK Pro and NK News."We can safely say there are nationwide shortages of several key food types, food items," he said. Though costly, Kim's decision to shut North Korea's borders appear to have worked from a public health perspective. North Korea's claim not to have contracted a single case of Covid-19 is likely untrue, but the country has not seemingly not experienced a serious wave of infections.A large number of cases would likely overwhelm North Korea's dilapidated healthcare infrastructure, so Kim is unlikely to lift border restrictions until the pandemic subsides. That means Pyongyang will, in order to achieve its objectives, continue to inflict a level of economic pain upon itself.John Delury, a professor at Yonsei University's Graduate School of International Relations, said that should be "a sobering reminder to the Biden administration that (economic) pressure does not work on North Korea.""North Korea subjected itself to an even more extreme form of economic pain (than sanctions) to keep away Covid. And yet, they're not budging on the nuclear thing," Delury said. Kim Jong Un claps his hands at the Workers' Party Congress on Sunday, January 10.Getting everyone on the same pageBiden now faces the same foreign policy issue that has plagued his previous five predecessors: How to get North Korea to give up its pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. He may be forced to do so sooner than he'd like. Though the new weapons Kim mentioned are at various stages of development, most would need to be test-fired to be considered operational. If North Korea were to conduct such a test, it would likely set the stage for a diplomatic confrontation between Washington and Pyongyang in the first days of Biden's presidency.There are hints about how the new US administration would approach that challenge. Based on his public remarks, Biden's strategy will likely involve a commitment to multilateral alliances. Biden's pick for Secretary of State is on the record saying Washington should look to the Iran deal for inspiration on how to deal with North Korea, meaning the new administration may consider something like trading a freeze in proliferation activities for limited sanctions relief. But sources familiar with the transition said the incoming administration will take time to flesh out a policy after meeting with allies and partners.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gesturing from the tribune during a military parade on Thursday.Whatever path Biden chooses, major roadblocks remain.If, like his predecessor, Biden responded with sanctions and pressure, it might preclude the type of back-channel diplomacy used to set up the Iran deal. Pyongyang views sanctions as "hostile" acts and could in turn shut the door to talks with its typical bombastic language. North Korea referred to the last round of UN sanctions on it in 2017 as "an act of war," and called the idea that it would give up its nuclear weapons a US "pipe dream."The strategy would also require buy-in from three uneasy players: China, Russia and South Korea. "China and Russia will not fully enforce even existing sanctions," said Duyeon Kim, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. "Geopolitically it would be difficult to designate new sanctions without a very convincing rationale for Beijing, Moscow and even South Korea's Moon government."China and Russia appear content with the status quo. South Korean President Moon Jae-in may not be on board with a pressure strategy because he favors engagement and economic cooperation as means of lowering the temperature. Moon said that dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation are key to the Korean peace process in a speech earlier this month.If dialogue is the path chosen, the Biden administration must recognize its limits, said Delury."We should moderate our expectations of what engagement can do," he said. "We've seen what three summits can do, and it leaves a lot to be desired." But the biggest issue might simply be bandwidth. Biden comes into office facing incredibly daunting challenges at home. He must stop the Covid-19 pandemic raging within the United States' own borders, heal a wounded nation still recovering after a Trump-incited mob of insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol, and get his Cabinet approved by the Senate which must try Trump after his impeachment on charges of insurrection."How do you deal with this North Korea challenge ... and deal with all these other things at the same time?" Revere said. 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Ann M. Ravel is the Digital Deception Project director at MapLight and previously served as chair of the Federal Election Commission. The opinions expressed in this commentary are her own. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is rightfully being criticized for claiming that the US Capitol riots were "largely organized" on other social media platforms "that don't have our abilities to stop hate and don't have our standards and don't have our transparency." Despite her attempts to deflect blame, Facebook as well as other social media companies played a crucial role in fueling the mob that stormed the Capitol building.The compartmentalization of users in echo chambers where only extreme — and often false — viewpoints can travel is probably the single-most important driver of political polarization. Absent a social media landscape that incites outrage and division, the Capitol riots likely never would've happened. With so much damage already done and just a handful of days left in the Trump presidency, social media and technology companies finally banned Trump and the apps some white supremacist followers used to incite violence. But these decisions were made too late and now risk emboldening conspiracy theorists who still believe the election was stolen. They also raise legitimate questions as to why we let profit-driven companies set the rules of democratic engagement online in the first place. It is troublesome that we've turned over the rules of online deception, harassment and incitement to violence to powerful tech CEOs who are not accountable to the public. Our democratic institutions must take back control and introduce regulations that address incendiary online propaganda. Facebook posts promoting violence still circulated even after insurrectionHere's how Congress and the Biden-Harris administration should approach social media regulation in the months ahead:Read MoreEstablish a disinformation task force For the Biden-Harris administration to begin to address the problem, it should treat the spread of disinformation as a fundamental threat to achieving progress in all facets of policy, as a large coalition that I'm part of urged last month. The spread of online disinformation is not only a threat to our democratic institutions; it also undermines important efforts to respond to the pandemic or combat climate change. The incoming administration should establish a task force to study the harms of disinformation on social media; launch a website to combat viral disinformation; and appoint an expert on disinformation to the Covid-19 task force — this person would be in charge of coordinating a national response. By prioritizing the fight against disinformation, the next administration can help restore common ground between existing factions, lay the foundation for Congress to reverse the decay of our democratic institutions and fix our broken information ecosystem. Expand financial disclosure lawsFor far too long, the First Amendment's specter has been used by actors that benefit from an unregulated internet to prevent any legislation from increasing online transparency, especially when it comes to political speech. Six years ago, as vice chair of the Federal Election Commission, I called on the commission to discuss online political messaging, which was and still is largely exempt from federal campaign finance disclosure laws. These gaps allow malicious actors — both domestic and foreign — to anonymously target voters with inflammatory propaganda, and to leverage influencers, troll farms and fake accounts to amplify their messages, all outside of the public eye.Business leaders like Zuckerberg, Dorsey and Murdoch should be ashamed for enabling TrumpAs online political disinformation morphs into physical violence, it's past time for comprehensive reforms such as H.R.1, which was recently reintroduced in the House. H.R.1 introduces clear disclosure and disclaimer requirements for political ads online, mandates organizations to reveal their top donors and requires tech companies to maintain a public database of online political ads shown to their users, including who the ads targeted, the buyer and the rates charged. Improve online content moderationCongress should also pass legislation requiring social media and technology companies to enhance the transparency of their content moderation processes, conduct periodic risk assessments that look at how their rules and recommendations may help spread deceptive propaganda and other harmful content and explore suitable mitigation strategies in cooperation with government agencies, experts, consumer associations and civil society groups. In their role as gatekeepers of the public discourse, social media companies should also be required to develop a crisis protocol that could be activated to contain the spread of harmful activities that pose an imminent threat to public security or public health. Other jurisdictions, such as the EU, are currently considering options like these, and US lawmakers should also have a thoughtful debate on how to keep platforms accountable without stifling free speech. The violent outburst of anger that disrupted a key step in the peaceful transfer of power and resulted in the death of five people was not only the outcome of white supremacy and viral conspiracy theorists enabled by unregulated digital platforms — it was also preventable. We are staring into the abyss, but the erosion of our democracy is not an inevitable fate.

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(CNN)The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $10 billion in lethal and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as part of a $32.5 billion emergency funding request sent to Capitol Hill.The request follows weeks of discussions between White House officials and lawmakers about the shape of any potential emergency request, which was expected to focus heavily on Covid-19 needs. But the escalating Russian invasion has dramatically increased the size of the specific request for Ukraine.Lawmakers are in the midst of negotiations over a long-term funding deal and face a March 11 deadline to reach an agreement.The Ukraine funds are expected to be attached to any final deal, but the process remains fluid."This request identifies an immediate need for $10 billion in additional humanitarian, security, and economic assistance for Ukraine and Central European partners due to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked invasion," read the formal request sent Wednesday from acting Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young to congressional leadership. Read MoreYoung suggested the initial $10 billion request for Ukraine would address "immediate needs" and more funding could be needed."Given the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, I anticipate that additional needs may arise over time. This funding request is based on the administration's best information on resource requirements at this time, and we will remain in touch with the Congress in the coming weeks and months as we assess resource requirements beyond these immediate needs," she said.The detailed funding request provides $4.8 billion to the Department of Defense, including $1.8 billion for support in the region as US military units support US European Command and the NATO Response Force, $1.3 billion for cybersecurity and other defense support and $1.8 billion for replenishment of Defense Department stocks. It also calls for $5 billion for the Department of State and US Agency for International Development (USAID), including $2.8 billion in humanitarian assistance like food and other support; $500 million in military assistance through the Foreign Military Financing program; and $1.8 billion in economic assistance to help "support continuity of government and the resilience of the Ukrainian people, as well as emergent needs in the region." The request also provides $21 million for the Department of Commerce to bolster export controls, $30 million for the Department of Energy to provide "technical assistance for electric grid integration," $59 million for the Department of Justice to support a newly announced Task Force KleptoCapture to enforce sanctions on Russia and other funding for the Multinational Task Force and $91 million for the Department of Treasury for sanctions support and IRS criminal investigations, among other expenditures.The White House has also requested $22.5 billion in "immediate needs" for the ongoing Covid-19 response, including funding for treatments, testing and vaccines, as well as money for work to protect against future variants and efforts to vaccinate more people globally.A source familiar with the request noted that over 90% of funds from the Covid relief bill passed last year have been committed and "nearly all" of the funds from that bill for the Department of Health and Human Services' Covid-19 response "have now been used." Those funds were used for vaccine and therapeutics purchases and distribution, testing, research, supplies and hospital infection control."Without additional resources, the Administration won't be able to secure the treatments, vaccines, and tests Americans need in coming months. And critical Covid response efforts -- such as free community testing sites and testing, treatment, and vaccination coverage for uninsured individuals -- will end this spring," the source said.

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Story highlightsStan McChrystal: I call for cities across the nation to lead by becoming Service Year Cities McChrystal: What if one million young Americans each complete a civilian service year by 2023? Stan McChrystal, a retired U.S. Army general and former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, is chairman of the leadership council of the Franklin Project on national service at the Aspen Institute and co-founder of McChrystal Group. This is the first in a series, "Big Ideas for a New America," in which the Washington-based think tank New America spotlights experts' solutions to the nation's greatest challenges. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. (CNN)Duty. Honor. Country. These words were chiseled in granite above me, printed on the diploma in my hands and engraved on my class ring. I had just completed a four year regimen that had been honed over 174 years to be difficult. The year was 1976. I had just graduated from West Point. In return for four years of education, I owed the nation at least five years of Army service. I became a "service member." But like most of my peers, I wasn't really thinking much about service. At age 21, I was more focused on the adventures ahead -- of becoming a good officer and leading soldiers. Stan McChrystalAfter 34 years in the U.S. military, I learned that Armies are built soldier-by-soldier, platoon-by-platoon. Like the bricks in a house, the soldiers in each unit contribute to a great military, just as the citizens of each neighborhood help determine whether the nation stands strong. Nothing is more important than developing in our citizens a sense of responsibility to each other -- and to the nation.The Franklin Project is an initiative that I chair at the Aspen Institute. Our goal is to have 1 million young Americans each complete a civilian service year by 2023. We envision an American version of national service that is voluntary but socially expected. Read MoreToday, as part of this effort, I'm calling for a few cities across the country to step up and lead by becoming Service Year Cities. I believe our country would benefit greatly if we were to unite around a commitment to service.What if, upon graduating from high school, every young person in these cities is given an opportunity to complete a service year with other young people? Each city could commit to a plan with an initial goal of having at least 25% of their graduating students from high schools stay in their communities to serve for a year.Like many Americans, I believe our country would benefit greatly if we were to unite around a commitment to service. Creating model towns and cities of service across America could provide powerful local examples that capture our collective imagination and create ripple effects for more service opportunities. I've seen the benefits firsthand. In early 1977, I joined the 82nd Airborne Division and found myself leading a platoon of paratroopers. Most of my platoon came from modest backgrounds and had joined the still young "Modern Volunteer Army" for financial reasons. It was a built-in cultural clash, as I, the son and grandson of career officers, fresh from the cloistered world of West Point, was put in charge of a group of young men who came from different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. But despite our differences, we all came together to solve complex problems. In the process, often haltingly, we watched each other grow -- first into comrades -- and slowly, almost imperceptibly, into professionals. Together we had become real soldiers and real citizens. I'm not the first soldier to notice the unique advantage we gain as a country when mechanisms are put in place to bring people of diverse backgrounds together around shared values. In 1796, President George Washington wrote that it was "of the highest importance ... that (in) the juvenal period of life, when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one; the youth ... from different parts of the United States would be assembled together, and would by degrees discover that there was not that cause for those jealousies and prejudices which one part of the Union had imbibed against another part."President Washington's words ring even truer in today's America, where we see disconnectedness starkly within our own communities. If I were graduating from high school today, I'd be less likely to have experienced the world alongside someone different from me. My high school would be less diverse than it was in 1970. I would likely live around people who made just as much money as my parents. The creation of Service Year Cities around our country would enable us to make progress toward overcoming these divides while solving pressing local problems. As part of this Service Year City effort, cities would commit to growing service year opportunities for young people and include this in the city's strategic planning, as Mayor Dayne Walling has done in Flint, Michigan. New York City plans to double its number of service year opportunities from 5,000 to 10,000. Report from the Franklin Project at the Aspen Institute, June 2013.Another template for a Service Year City could focus on mobilizing universities and community colleges to commit to a plan that integrates a service year into their students' experience. Tufts University and Tulane University have both created such programs within the last year.Depending on the needs of your city, young people could be mobilized in one or two major projects, or placed in an array of organizations across the city. The young people in your city's service cohort would also have an opportunity to interact with one another through social events in the city, joint training, and educational seminars. The participants would be part of an alumni group that could serve as a civic resource for your city for decades to come.This will not be easy, but it is completely possible. I learned from my decades as a soldier that the best solutions are designed by people closest to the problem. The experience would make these young people better community members, employees, citizens and leaders. There are many ways to serve your country. From left to right: Capt. Dia Beshara serves at USAF; Ferney Giraldo is a returned volunteer from the Peace Corps; Adalisa Ramirez is a graduate of Green City Force AmeriCorps; Tahia Islam is a member of City Year AmeriCorps.Our partners at the National Conference on Citizenship are building a Service Year exchange, an online platform to connect all the young people, service organizations and funders. In part to assuage the concerns of parents worried that a service year could get their kids off track, the Franklin Project, and others are working to ensure that a service year becomes an accelerant to getting a job and gaining admission to college.Imagine if your town were able to look at a huge cohort of your young people as proudly as our country looks at our men and women in uniform. I fundamentally believe that Service Year Cities have the power to transform our culture of service and ultimately create a country in which all young Americans have the opportunity to serve. This experience would not just change the trajectory of one young person's life for the better, but the trajectory of our cities and our nation as a whole.Join us on Facebook.com/CNNOpinionFollow us on Twitter @CNNOpinionRead CNNOpinion's Flipboard magazineFollow Franklin Project @FranklinProj and Stan McChrystal @StanMcChrystal

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(CNN)Marshawn Lynch is a treasure and needs to be preserved at all costs. The former NFL running back was one of the guests on the "Manningcast" coverage -- hosted by NFL legends and brothers Peyton and Eli Manning -- of Monday's Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints game. And although the Saints claimed a vital victory in their hopes of making the playoffs, winning 13-10, it was Lynch who stole the show."Beast Mode" joined the broadcast and was asked by Eli if he had stuck to his pre-game tradition of having a shot of Hennessy before coming on. "Because I'm not playing, I had three shots minimum today," Lynch explained. "So I'm feeling real good. So I took one for me, I took one for big brah and I got one for little brah."Read MoreAfter a commercial break, Eli said that he used the time to go and have himself his own shot of Hennessy. "One for big bro, and one for Beast Mode."Known for speaking his mind, during his time on the coverage, Lynch let out a number of expletives, including exclaiming "what the f**k" in surprise. He also said "sh*t" a number of times on air. Peyton and Eli Manning attend the Annual Charity Day on September 12, 2016 in New York City. His time on the broadcast did not go by without Peyton asking Lynch about the infamous ending to Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 when, down four points with just one second left on the New England Patriots' 1 yard line, the Seahawks decided to pass the ball rather than attempt to let Lynch run it in. Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted the intended pass to seal the dramatic victory and the decision to pass rather than run has been debated ever since. On Monday night, Peyton poked fun at Lynch, asking if he would prefer to run the ball on fourth-and-short or pass, possibly near the goal line. The 35-year-old broke out in laughter before saying "put the ball in my hands" before going to commercial break. Not long after he had left the broadcast, Peyton offered an apology for Lynch's language."I want to thank Marshawn Lynch,'' he said. "Not as wild about the language. I want to apologize about some of the language. It's not what we're trying to do on the show.''A haulAnother guest on the "Manningcast" coverage was one of Peyton and Eli's biggest rivals during their playing days, Tom Brady. Brady's appearance on the show came a day after he became the first player in NFL history to have thrown 600 touchdown passes in his career in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rout of the Chicago Bears on Sunday.However, instead of getting the history-making ball to commemorate the moment, his wide receiver Mike Evans gave it to a lucky fan in the front row. After some bartering, the Buccaneers eventually got the ball back, but it came at a price. Evans gives a game ball to a fan after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. And on his appearance on the broadcast on Monday, Brady explained what the fan got in return for handing over the ball. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosAccording to ESPN, Byron Kennedy -- the fan who had the ball -- received two signed Brady jerseys, a helmet, a signed Evans jersey, a pair of his game cleats, $1,000 credit at the team story and two season tickets for the remainder of the 2021 season and for the 2022 season. Although Brady admitted Kennedy "lost all of his leverage when he gave the ball away," he will also be giving him a bitcoin as repayment.

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London (CNN)Britain's overseas reputation has been tarnished lately, and some of it is entirely self-inflicted.From images of burly police officers wrestling women to the ground to claims of racism in the royal family, accusations of Brexit rule-breaking and even a coronavirus variant first detected in England and now spreading across the globe, the United Kingdom is coming up tainted in the court of international opinion.The latest crisis came this weekend, when images of a crackdown on a peaceful London vigil for a murdered woman were beamed around the world.Patsy Stevenson was photographed pinned down by two London Metropolitan Police officers while attending a vigil for Sarah Everard, who was killed earlier this month. The man accused of murdering Everard is a constable in the same police force.Stevenson says she is still grappling with what happened to her. "I'm quite small, and it was two very large male officers who sort of pulled me back very quickly, and I hit the ground," she told ITV's "Good Morning Britain" on Monday. Read MoreA viral photo of woman prostrate on the ground, police officers astride her back, is never a good look for any democracy, but this latest shocker is just one in an increasing accumulation of PR own goals the UK is belting into its own net, just as the country chases global partners for post-Brexit trade.Meghan's interview sparked a reckoning on race in UK media. Will anything change?Harry and Meghan's recent bombshell allegations of racism in the royal family have also shown how easily reputations, even those of a nation, can become tarnished. America's much lauded young poet Amanda Gorman, whose eloquent prose was picked by President Joe Biden to help usher him into power at his inauguration, saw what some Brits did not."Meghan was the Crown's greatest opportunity for change, regeneration, and reconciliation in a new era," Gorman tweeted. "They didn't just maltreat her light -- they missed out on it."News of the royal rumble even reached Biden's office, where press secretary Jen Psaki praised the "courage" of Harry and Meghan for speaking out about their struggles with mental health.The Queen attempted to remedy tensions through a Buckingham Palace statement promising a private family examination of the "concerning" racist claims, it has raised awkward questions in the nation's extended family, the Commonwealth of Nations.This group of 54 nations of mostly former British territories -- many of which are in Africa and the Caribbean -- contains around 2.4 billion inhabitants, from a wide range of racial backgrounds. The royal family has long relied on the Commonwealth for international support and prestige.To paraphrase the Queen, looking back on the 1992 when Windsor Castle caught fire and Princess Diana separated from Prince Charles, the UK is having an "annus horribilis."The past year of Covid-19 pandemic reveals a country struggling to reconcile the image of vigor that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cherishes for the nation. The brutal reality is that due to a multitude of government failings, the UK has among the highest fatality rates per capita globally and a higher death toll than any other European nation. Johnson finally scored plaudits in the UK for the fastest European rollout of vaccines -- more than 35% of the nation has been given a first shot compared to the EU average of 9%. Have European countries made a mistake in halting AstraZeneca shots? Here's what health experts sayBut over the past few months, the more infectious B.1.17 strain of the coronavirus, first discovered in England, has steadily driven many European nations' infection rates to lockdown-inducing levels. On Monday, the head of the CDC warned that B.1.17 would become the dominant strain in the US within weeks.Closer to home, Johnson's government has again been accused of breaking the rules of his Brexit deal with Brussels. On Monday, the EU launched legal action against the UK after Johnson's unilateral attempt to extend a grace period on food imports to Northern Ireland. A previous UK plan to violate international law over Brexit was met with a swift rebuke from Biden.For a nation that revels in reminiscing of bygone better days, the words of one such anthem, "Rule Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves," resonates less these days of riding a mighty swell and more of being lashed by misfortune and misjudgement. Not so many governments ago, under Labour's charismatic leader Tony Blair, the UK wore the moniker "Cool Britannia" with a confident swagger, seemingly enjoying the tide of global goodwill just as it did in the 1960s when the Beatles took the world by storm. Quite when the UK's gloss began losing its sheen is hard to say. Blair courted catastrophe when he backed the United States in the unpopular 2003 invasion of Iraq, but he held on to power until 2007, and kept the illusion of popularity for a few years longer. But Blair never fully recovered his much-valued international stature. The UK's current trajectory to today's trough of low international opinion perhaps has its roots in Brexit, which made little sense to many Europeans (and 48% of Britons). Perhaps now there's also the unfortunate alignment of political incompetence during the pandemic. It's also possible the roots of reputational decline are a whole lot deeper, and more typical of faded empires. Of course, none of this accounts for large men in uniform kneeling across women protesting violence against other women. The UK now has a wide variety of perception woes that it must own and resolve for itself.

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London (CNN)At least 276 Extinction Rebellion protesters have been arrested in London as campaigners begin two weeks of demonstrations demanding that governments take action on the climate and ecological emergency.The Metropolitan Police said 276 people had been detained by 6:15 p.m. (1:15 p.m. ET) as activists shut down roads around Parliament and across large parts of Westminster in the UK capital.The action is part of a larger coordinated movement called International Rebellion; protests are expected to take place in 60 cities worldwide.Activists gather on Westminster Bridge during the protests."Despite a culture of fear being spread by (the) government in the run up to the Rebellion -- several thousand people ... blocked sites, roads and locations across Westminster," Extinction Rebellion wrote online."There is no Plan(et) B. The government doesn't have one. The things we trust in life that we don't even know we trust, they're all incredibly fragile. Extreme weather will tell this truth for us unless the government does it for us first."Climate change activists block The Mall as they demonstrate near Buckingham Palace.Read MoreProtesters created roadblocks, marched down The Mall (which leads to Buckingham Palace), locked themselves to vehicles and took over tourist hotspots to play music and chant.As of 5:45 p.m., Extinction Rebellion said in a statement that it still had a presence in eleven sites across Westminster "with people returning tomorrow to continue the rebellion."Protestors had blockaded the north and south ends of Westminster Bridge, which is by the Houses of Parliament, according to the statement. The statement added that animal activists had taken over Smithfield Market, a wholesale meat market in London, where they staged a sit-in and set up plant-based food stalls. Extinction Rebellion called for more provisions amid an uptick of arrests and confiscations by the police, appealing to "more Londoners to join us as we head towards a chilly evening." It added that some of the protestors were preparing "to go on hunger strike to illustrate that our just-in-time food system is too fragile to repeatedly withstand the shocks of extreme weather happening in other parts of the world." Among the demonstrators arrested on Monday was 83-year-old Phil Kingston, who spray-painted the message "Life, not death for my grandchildren" on the side of Britain's finance ministry building.Police officers detain climate change activist Phil Kingston outside the UK Treasury.Last week Kingston was one of several demonstrators who used a fire engine to spray 1,800 liters of fake blood at the Treasury, in protest at what the group says is the UK's contradictory stance on tackling climate change.Climate activists spray UK finance ministry with fake blood"The protest is being held to highlight the inconsistency between the UK Government's insistence that the UK is a world leader in tackling climate breakdown, while pouring vast sums of money into fossil exploration and carbon-intensive projects," an Extinction Rebellion statement said.Kingston has been arrested multiple times while protesting with Extinction Rebellion, and said Monday that he refuses to "stand by ... and will willingly accept imprisonment."Extinction Rebellion says it expects the next two weeks of action to be "at least five times larger" than the protests held in April, which saw activists take over locations such as Parliament Square, Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge. More than 1,000 activists were arrested at the time.The group says its key demands for this protest are for the government to declare a climate and ecological emergency, halt biodiversity loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2025 and to "create and be led by the decisions of a Citizens' Assembly on climate and ecological justice."

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(CNN)When they post a big rating these days, TV executives are often fond of saying, "The pipes still work." They mean that while the audience has scattered among hundreds of options, old-time broadcasters can deliver a level of mass reach that's hard to equal anywhere else.The same adage applies to movie theaters this weekend with the arrival of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," a film that's demonstrating it's still possible to amass a giant opening weekend at the box office, even if such super-powered numbers have become rare, bordering on unheard-of amid the pandemic.Indeed, initial box-office returns for the third "Spider-Man" movie have felt like a psychological balm for a movie industry cast into crisis mode about its future. Dramas and more serious movies were already migrating to streaming, but even titles designed as popcorn-selling crowd pleasers have struggled as theaters have sought to recover.One blockbuster won't be enough to turn back the clock or drive scary headlines about the latest Covid variant out of people's minds. Yet seeing "Spider-Man: No Way Home" early at an industry screening -- normally a more jaded assembly than an opening-night crowd -- brought back some of the particular joys associated with watching movies in a communal setting.At key moments, there were whoops, cheers and appreciative laughs -- loud in places, more muted in others where the references surely played to a subsection of the audience. After attending screenings for months in sparsely populated theaters to allow for social distancing, the experience felt like a reminder of how certain kinds of movies benefit from being shared.Read MoreThe audience reaction didn't match "Avengers: Endgame" in its boisterousness, but it did bring to mind that moment early in the pandemic when video circulated of an audience going wild at its climactic sequence.Zendaya and Tom Holland in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'Last year the directors of the film, Joe and Anthony Russo, talked about how emotional that clip was, with the latter saying that while the business was changing, seeing movies with large groups "is always going to be unique, in the way watching something at home can't be."Although there have been some successes during the pandemic, there's a growing sense that the movie industry might never fully rebound to where it was in 2019. But something like "Spider-Man" nevertheless represents a reassuring feeling that the hunger for what theaters offer can't be entirely replaced.Back when one of the last major network hits, "The Big Bang Theory," went off the air in 2019, series producer/co-creator Chuck Lorre suggested that those writing obituaries for the sitcom were doing so prematurely."I've been doing this long enough to know I've heard the bold statement that 'This is it. This won't happen again' many times," he told CNN. "And it does. So humility would suggest that making a blanket statement, that this is the end, is probably foolish."Hollywood can't pivot on a dime, but the forecast for movies in theaters has become even more Darwinian, favoring a very select few that meet the criteria to qualify as an event. For every "Spider-Man" or "The Batman" there will be expensive failures, and as a consequence the gap between theatrical winners and those that must rely on home exhibition -- and generally speaking, tighter budgets -- appears destined to grow.At this point, "Spider-Man's" success looks like a welcome spike on a troubling EKG -- a short-term jolt to the movie business and avid theater-goers, not an enduring rescue.But for this weekend, anyway, as millions flock to the movies, it's nice to see that the pipes still work. In that, "Spider-Man" has shot theaters a lifeline, even if their spider sense ought to be tingling about what lies ahead as they swing into the unknown.

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(CNN)When the German government said Wednesday that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny had been poisoned by the nerve agent Novichok, one thing was certain: The apparent murder attempt would become a full international crisis.Navalny remains in a serious condition at the intensive care unit of the Charité Hospital in Berlin. But the identification of Novichok as the poison has already raised serious questions about whether Navalny was the target of a state-orchestrated assassination.Suspected poisoning of Putin critic was meant to kill him, not to scare him off, chief aide says"There are very serious questions now which only the Russian government can and must answer," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a statement Wednesday. After Navalny fell ill while en route from Siberia to Moscow last month, there was room for speculation about who might have ordered an attempt on his life — the anti-corruption campaigner, after all, had many powerful enemies in Russia. But Navalny's supporters are now pointing the finger of blame directly at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read More"In 2020, poisoning Navalny with Novichok is exactly the same as leaving an autograph at the scene of the crime," Leonid Volkov, Navalny's chief of staff wrote over a picture of the President's signature, in a tweet that has since been deleted.Full coverageNavalny poisoned with same nerve agent used on Sergei SkripalWhat are nerve agents like Novichok and how do they kill?Poisoning of Navalny was meant to kill him, chief aide saysWhat's the deal with Russia and poison?Pompeo breaks silence on Navalny poisoningThe Kremlin's response, thus far, has been: What poisoning? Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov — who has taken pains not to refer to Navalny by name, calling him only "the patient" — has refrained from calling it a poisoning, and Russian officials have declined to launch an investigation.By any measure, Navalny is lucky to be alive; Novichok is no ordinary poison. Vil Mirzayanov, a former Soviet chemist, described Novichok's lethality in stark terms. Death can be quick if the right dose is administered, Mirzayanov said. But even a dose that doesn't cause immediate death can inflict "torturous" illness, he added. "They will start convulsions, and stop breathing and then lose vision, and there are other problems — vomiting, everything. It's a terrible scene."The UK government's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down said the military-grade agent was used in the attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia Skripal in Salisbury. Novichok was developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s and '80s. At the time of Skripal's poisoning, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said that it was "highly likely" Russia was behind the attack, partly because Russia had previously produced the agent and was still capable of doing so.Pompeo breaks silence on poisoning of Russian opposition leaderAnd Mirzayanov, who was also  a former head of the technical counterintelligence department in the Soviet Union, said an attacker using Novichok needed to be a "very well educated and a trained person" to make it ready to use. But while the UK government and the EU have expressed deep concern about the apparent use of Novichok, one doesn't expect to see major hand-wringing from the Russian government.After Salisbury, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Maria Zakharova routinely mocked May's statement that it was "highly likely" Russia was responsible for the Salisbury poisonings.  And after Britain produced time-stamped CCTV footage of the two Russian men accused of the Salisbury attack, the pair appeared in a bizarre television interview with Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russia's state-run RT network, just a day after Putin publicly suggested the men should come forward and tell their story.It was a strange performance, with the two men insisting they were in the business of selling nutritional supplements and saying the purpose of their brief trip was to see Salisbury's historic cathedral spire. The video was something else: a bit of crude propaganda meant to distract and sow doubt. RT's Simonyan appears to have reprised her role as smoke-blower-in-chief in the case of Navalny, suggesting on Twitter — without evidence — that Navalny's sudden and severe illness was caused by low blood sugar.Dmitry Polyanskiy, the first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the UN, went on Twitter in late August to allege that claims that Navalny was poisoned were simply a pretext to bash Russia. "Before our critics will predictably promote 'Russia did it' narrative I once again appeal to their common sense," he wrote. "WHY would we do it? And in such a clumsy inconclusive way?"But one could argue the opposite: That the brazenness of Navalny's poisoning is precisely the point, by sending a message of impunity.

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Story highlightsNATO's secretary general says Russia should de-escalate border buildupNATO releases more photos that it says shows buildup to rebut Russia's denialsDestroyer USS Donald Cook enters the Black SeaRussia has no plans to annex southeastern Ukraine, the country's foreign minister saysNATO's chief urged Russia on Friday to pull back its troops from its border with Ukraine.Russia should contribute "to a de-escalation of the situation" and engage in a direct dialogue with the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said during a visit to Sofia, Bulgaria. NATO is "not discussing military actions" but is focused on protecting its allies, and it "will take all steps necessary to make sure that this collective defense is effective," Rasmussen said. Meanwhile, the organization is reinforcing support to its allies, "from the Baltic to the Black Sea," to deal with the instability created by Russia, Rasmussen said via Twitter.NATO released additional satellite images Friday purportedly showing the Russian military buildup and rebutted Russian claims that other satellite photos released a day earlier were outdated. NATO said the photos were recent, gathered between late March and earlier this month. "It is clear that the military buildup of forces occurred in early March 2014," NATO said.Meanwhile, the destroyer USS Donald Cook has entered the Black Sea on a mission to demonstrate the U.S. "commitment to our allies and to enhance security readiness in the region," Navy spokesman Lt. Shawn P. Eklund said Friday.Russia has called the U.S. military move, however, part of a systemic NATO buildup in the Black Sea.An international crisis arose in Ukraine after Russia annexed its Crimean Peninsula in March under a pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin with the Prime Minister of Crimea and the mayor of the city of Sevastopol. Earlier, in a Crimean referendum, 96.7% of ballots favored Crimea leaving Ukraine and being annexed by Russia.The United States now estimates there are up to 40,000 Russian troops near the border, based on classified and commercial satellite imagery.Russia has no intention to additionally annex the southeastern regions of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday in a televised interview on Russian state television, the state-run ITAR-Tass news agency reported. "This would run counter to the vital interests of Russia," Lavrov said, while adding that there is no need to deploy peacekeepers in Ukraine nor any need for United Nations Security Council decisions on the matter. Lavrov went on to say that there are no Russian troops or Russian secret services agents in southeastern Ukraine.

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(CNN)The Las Vegas Raiders have waived cornerback Damon Arnette after a video emerged on social media which appeared to show Arnette holding up several guns and threatening to kill someone. The 25-year-old Arnette, who has been on injured reserve since week 4 of the NFL season, was a Raiders' first-round pick out of Ohio State in 2020. He leaves the team having played 13 games over two seasons."Today, we waived Damon Arnette -- a very painful decision," Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock said on a conference call on Monday. "We spent significant time, effort and resources trying to help him in all facets of his life. There have been a series of bad decisions over the last year or so, but we can't stand -- we cannot stand -- for the video of Damon with a gun, threatening to take a life."The decision to waive Arnette means the Raiders no longer have their top two picks from 2020 after wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was released last week.Read MoreJUST WATCHEDRaiders release Henry Ruggs III after DUI chargeReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHRaiders release Henry Ruggs III after DUI charge 00:48Ruggs was charged with driving under the influence resulting in a death after his car rear-ended another vehicle and left one person dead, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. "We just lost Ruggs and Arnette, our two first-round picks, in the period of seven days," said Mayock. "Am I sick to my stomach right now on a lot of levels? Yes."Mayock added that there was "significant concern" over Arnette's character when the Raiders considered drafting him out of Ohio State and that the team spent "an awful lot of time trying to understand his behavior.""We found the risk acceptable after doing more homework on Arnette than anybody we've done in the years I've been here, and obviously, we missed. And that is 100 percent on me," said Mayock.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and featuresArnette is also facing a lawsuit over a 2020 traffic accident in the Las Vegas metro area, according to multiple reports. His attorney told TMZ that he denies the allegations. CNN has contacted Arnette's representatives for comment.

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Story highlightsBlast damaged more than 50 buildings in village of about 800 peopleIt's not yet known what caused the cargo train to derail (CNN)A cargo train carrying propane-butane derailed and exploded early Saturday in a northeastern Bulgarian village, killing five people and injuring at least 27, the country's Interior Ministry said.The blast damaged more than 50 houses and public buildings in the village of Hitrino, and dozens of homes have been evacuated, the ministry said.At least 12 people were rescued from the damaged buildings, according to the ministry. Firefighters were trying to extinguish flames, cool the overturned gas tankers and search for any other survivors.CNN MapPrime Minister Boyko Borisov went to the village after the explosion. It wasn't immediately clear what caused the derailment.Hitrino is a village of about 800 people about 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Bulgaria's capital, Sofia.

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(CNN)The Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League could potentially be without access to their home arena later this month if delinquent taxes and back rent aren't paid, according to a letter sent to team ownership from Glendale city manager Kevin Phelps.The Athletic was the first to report this development. Since 2003, the Coyotes have played at Gila River Arena in Glendale, just northwest of Phoenix. The Arizona Department of Revenue has filed a Notice of State Tax Lien for unpaid taxes owed by IceArizona Hockey Company, LLC, which owns the Coyotes, according to a letter dated Wednesday from Phelps to Coyotes president and CEO Xavier Gutierrez.The lien amount is in excess of $1.3 million, the letter says, of which approximately $250,000 is owed to the city of Glendale. Additionally, Phelps said he received notice from ASM Global, the arena manager, that there is an unpaid balance for the 2020-2021 season.If the taxes and back rent aren't paid in full by 5 p.m. on December 20, the Coyotes will not have access to the arena, the letter says. The city also is canceling the company's business license and says the business can request an informal hearing by submitting a written request within 10 days.Read MoreIn a statement issued Wednesday, the Coyotes pledged to pay the outstanding bills."We have already launched an investigation to determine how this could have happened and the initial indications are that it appears to be the result of an unfortunate human error," the statement said."Regardless, we deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused. We will make sure by tomorrow morning, the Arizona Coyotes are current on all of our bills and owe no state or local taxes whatsoever. And we will take immediate steps to ensure nothing like this can ever possibly happen again.'' CNN has reached out to the Coyotes and the NHL for comment but has not heard back. CNN also has reached out to ASM Global.On August 19, the city announced in a press release it would not renew the operating agreement for the Coyotes beyond the 2021-2022 NHL season. Gutierrez, in a statement that same day, said, "We are disappointed by today's unilateral decision by the City of Glendale to break off negotiations on a multi-year lease extension agreement. We are hopeful that they will reconsider a move that would primarily damage the small businesses and hard-working citizens of Glendale. We remain open to restarting good-faith negotiations with the City."Most importantly, the Coyotes are one hundred percent committed to finding a long-term arena solution here in Arizona, and nothing will shake our determination to do what is right for our organization, residents of the entire Valley and, most important, our fans."CNN's Jill Martin contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsThree boats carry 202 deported migrants from Greek islands to Turkish port"One in, one out" deal will see one Syrian refugee resettled in Europe for every one returned to TurkeyAmnesty report says Turkey is forcing refugees back into Syria, which Ankara denies Lesbos, Greece and Dikili, Turkey (CNN)The first migrants to be deported from Greece as part of a controversial new EU plan to tackle the migration crisis have landed on Turkish soil.Three boats carrying 202 people departed in the early hours of the morning from the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios. Migrants on board the first ferry were escorted ashore by Turkish police in the port town of Dikili on Monday morning, as authorities set up a tarp to prevent gathered media from seeing on board. A second boat docked shortly afterward.Greek authorities said there were 136 migrants on board the two boats from Lesbos -- the majority of them from Pakistan, with others from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India, as well as two Syrians who had returned voluntarily.The 66 migrants on board the boat from Chios included 42 Afghans, authorities said.Read MoreAccording to Greek officials, the migrants had not applied for asylum. A Turkish official said Turkey has agreed to accept up to 500 migrants per day. Protesters opposed to the deportations also gathered at Dikili's port. One held a sign reading: "Refugees welcome. This is your home."How the deal will workContentious deal The migrants are the first to be deported under the auspices of a contentious "one in, one out" deal struck between the European Union and Turkey last month. Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photos Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA woman cries after being rescued in the Mediterranean Sea about 15 miles north of Sabratha, Libya, on July 25, 2017. More than 6,600 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in January 2018, according to the UN migration agency, and more than 240 people died on the Mediterranean Sea during that month.Hide Caption 1 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosRefugees and migrants get off a fishing boat at the Greek island of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey in October 2015.Hide Caption 2 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosHide Caption 3 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosMigrants step over dead bodies while being rescued in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Libya in October 2016. Agence France-Presse photographer Aris Messinis was on a Spanish rescue boat that encountered several crowded migrant boats. Messinis said the rescuers counted 29 dead bodies -- 10 men and 19 women, all between 20 and 30 years old. "I've (seen) in my career a lot of death," he said. "I cover war zones, conflict and everything. I see a lot of death and suffering, but this is something different. Completely different."Hide Caption 4 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosAuthorities stand near the body of 2-year-old Alan Kurdi on the shore of Bodrum, Turkey, in September 2015. Alan, his brother and their mother drowned while fleeing Syria. This photo was shared around the world, often with a Turkish hashtag that means "Flotsam of Humanity."Hide Caption 5 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosMigrants board a train at Keleti station in Budapest, Hungary, after the station was reopened in September 2015.Hide Caption 6 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosChildren cry as migrants in Greece try to break through a police cordon to cross into Macedonia in August 2015. Thousands of migrants -- most of them fleeing Syria's bitter conflict -- were stranded in a no-man's land on the border.Hide Caption 7 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosThe Kusadasi Ilgun, a sunken 20-foot boat, lies in waters off the Greek island of Samos in November 2016. Hide Caption 8 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosMigrants bathe outside near a makeshift shelter in an abandoned warehouse in Subotica, Serbia, in January 2017.Hide Caption 9 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA police officer in Calais, France, tries to prevent migrants from heading for the Channel Tunnel to England in June 2015.Hide Caption 10 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA migrant walks past a burning shack in the southern part of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais, France, in March 2016. Part of the camp was being demolished -- and the inhabitants relocated -- in response to unsanitary conditions at the site.Hide Caption 11 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosMigrants stumble as they cross a river north of Idomeni, Greece, attempting to reach Macedonia on a route that would bypass the border-control fence in March 2016.Hide Caption 12 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosIn September 2015, an excavator dumps life vests that were previously used by migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos.Hide Caption 13 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosThe Turkish coast guard helps refugees near Aydin, Turkey, after their boat toppled en route to Greece in January 2016.Hide Caption 14 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA woman sits with children around a fire at the northern Greek border point of Idomeni in March 2016.Hide Caption 15 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA column of migrants moves along a path between farm fields in Rigonce, Slovenia, in October 2015.Hide Caption 16 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA ship crowded with migrants flips onto its side in May 2016 as an Italian navy ship approaches off the coach of Libya. Passengers had rushed to the port side, a shift in weight that proved too much. Five people died and more than 500 were rescued.Hide Caption 17 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosRefugees break through a barbed-wire fence on the Greece-Macedonia border in February 2016, as tensions boiled over regarding new travel restrictions into Europe.Hide Caption 18 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosPolicemen try to disperse hundreds of migrants by spraying them with fire extinguishers during a registration procedure in Kos, Greece, in August 2015.Hide Caption 19 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA member of the humanitarian organization Sea-Watch holds a migrant baby who drowned following the capsizing of a boat off Libya in May 2016.Hide Caption 20 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosA migrant in Gevgelija, Macedonia, tries to sneak onto a train bound for Serbia in August 2015.Hide Caption 21 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosMigrants, most of them from Eritrea, jump into the Mediterranean from a crowded wooden boat during a rescue operation about 13 miles north of Sabratha, Libya, in August 2016.Hide Caption 22 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosRefugees rescued off the Libyan coast get their first sight of Sardinia as they sail in the Mediterranean Sea toward Cagliari, Italy, in September 2015.Hide Caption 23 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosLocal residents and rescue workers help migrants from the sea after a boat carrying them sank off the island of Rhodes, Greece, in April 2015.Hide Caption 24 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosInvestigators in Burgenland, Austria, inspect an abandoned truck that contained the bodies of refugees who died of suffocation in August 2015. The 71 victims -- most likely fleeing war-ravaged Syria -- were 60 men, eight women and three children.Hide Caption 25 of 26 Photos: Europe's migration crisis in 25 photosSyrian refugees sleep on the floor of a train car taking them from Macedonia to the Serbian border in August 2015. How to help the ongoing migrant crisisHide Caption 26 of 26Under the terms of the deal, anyone who crosses into Greece illegally after March 20 will be sent back to Turkey. For every Syrian sent back to Turkey, a vetted Syrian refugee will go from Turkey to Europe to be resettled, although the maximum number is capped at 72,000 people. In return, the EU will give Turkey billions in funding to help it provide for the migrants within its borders, and grant various political concessions.Speaking to reporters in Dikili on Monday, Mustafa Toprak, governor of Izmir province, revealed that Syrian migrants who are deported to Turkey would not be sent by ship like the first group of deportees, but would be flown to the southern city of Adana.From there, they would be sent to camps throughout Turkey's southeast, where the country shares a border with Syria. "For every Syrian transported by plane to Adana then taken to camps, the same number of Syrians will be sent to Europe," he said.The plan was agreed upon last month as Europe struggles to respond to the largest migration crisis since World War II. More than 1 million people made "irregular arrivals" inside Europe's borders in 2015 alone, many of them displaced by the Syrian civil war.About 2.7 million Syrian refugees are registered in Turkey. Whether the agreement will be successful in stemming the tide of people into the EU remains to be seen, and migrant routes are likely to shift. A backlog in Greece has built up after its neighbor Macedonia and other countries along the migration path into Western Europe began blocking access to migrants. The new rules may divert the thousands fleeing their home countries farther west to nations such as Italy. Thousands of refugees stuck on border as new rules take hold Amnesty issues damning reportOn Friday, a report released by Amnesty International condemned the EU agreement and said Turkey has been forcibly sending people back to Syria, constituting a violation of international law -- something Turkey denies. How you can helpThe report said it found many cases of large-scale returns from the Turkish province of Hatay, and called it an "open secret in the region." Rights groups slam refugee swap proposal"In their desperation to seal their borders, EU leaders have willfully ignored the simplest of facts: Turkey is not a safe country for Syrian refugees and is getting less safe by the day," said John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International's director for Europe and Central Asia.A statement from the Turkish foreign ministry said the Amnesty International report "does not reflect the truth." The statement said that Turkey had been observing an "open door policy" for five years with regard to refugees, and complying with the principle of "no returns." Erin McLaughlin, Elinda Labropoulou, and Barbara Arvanitidis reported from Lesbos, Greece; Phil Black and Gul Tuysuz reported from Dikili, Turkey; Tiffany Ap wrote from Hong Kong and Tim Hume wrote from London.

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(CNN)Red Bull's Max Verstappen emerged from the chaos of an epic rain-hit German Grand Prix at Hockenheim Sunday to claim his second victory of the Formula One season.Follow @cnnsport In a race littered with crashes and safety cars, the young Dutchman kept his composure to top the podium from four-time former champion Sebastian Vettel, who salvaged some pride for Ferrari and delighted the German fans after starting from the rear of the grid.Russia's Daniil Kvyat took an unlikely third for Toro Rosso with Canadian Lance Stroll in fourth for Racing Point as the established order was turned upside down.Championship leader Lewis Hamilton, who started on pole in his Mercedes, initially finished out of the points in 11th, but later 30-second time penalties for Alfa Romeo pair Kimi Raikkonen and Antionio Giovinazzi, saw him salvage two in ninth. Hamilton saw his victory chances disappear after sliding off the track, losing his front wing and receiving a five-second time penalty for an illegal pit entry following the incident.F1: Sebastian Vettel to start from back of the grid at German Grand Prix after turbo failureRead MoreHis teammate Valterri Bottas looked set to close up in the title race, but crashed out on lap 57 of 64 to complete a sorry afternoon for all-conquering Mercedes.His spin brought a furious reaction from Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, who was seen banging his fists on the table as the last chance of victory at their home grand prix disappearedAfter all the drama, Hamilton has an increased 41-point lead in the title race from Bottas, with Verstappen taking closer order in third, 22 points further adrift.Before Vettel's late charge after the fourth and final safety car it looked set to be another dismal afternoon for Ferrari, with his teammate Charles Leclerc careering into the gravel after moving into a good position to challenge for the lead.LAP 29/64Minutes after stopping for a set of slicks, Charles Leclerc's race is overHe crashes into the barriers and the Safety Car comes outHuge drama here at Hockenheim#GermanGP #F1 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/WFRXAx2utN— Formula 1 (@F1) July 28, 2019 The young Monegasque star slumped over his steering wheel in frustration but one lap later Hamilton was to follow him in almost exactly the same spot, losing control of a race he had led from the start with a 35-second advantage at the time of the crash.Renault's Nico Hulkenberg also suffered the same fate on the same corner while in fourth place, prompting the third safety car and Leclerc later complained that the low-grip asphalt in that area was "unacceptable" in F1, particularly in the wet. "It's like a dragster track, very dangerous," he added.What to say on a day like today...This hurts every single one of us to the core.We will take our pain and learn our lessons. It is time to reflect, be humble and grow stronger from the mistakes we made.#GermanGP #Motorsport125 pic.twitter.com/RfYImc1rR5— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) July 28, 2019 Hamilton was to eventually make six pit-stops and looked to have finished out of the points for the first time in 23 races.Running in 12th, Hamilton was heard over race radio asking his engineer Pete Bonnington: "How has it gone this bad?"360-degrees spinVerstappen himself made five pit-stops and survived a 360-degrees spin to win for the second time in three races and for the seventh time overall in F1."It was amazing, but really tricky out there," said Verstappen."To make the right calls, you had to be focused. We put on the slick tires and we had a 360! But it was alright."Red Bull Ring ✅Hockenheimring ✅Hungaroring ❓ pic.twitter.com/TwaLCLaFL8— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 28, 2019 Vettel, who crashed out of last year's German Grand Prix while leading, gained a measure of redemption after equaling his best result of a to date disappointing season. "It was a long race and at some stages if felt like it was never-ending. I am just very happy." he said.For Kvyat, who has endured a topsy-turvy F1 career, it was a double celebration after it was confirmed that he became a father on Saturday night when his partner Kelly gave birth to a daughter.This picture says it all.Also...Congrats on being a new Daddy @kvyatofficial !!! pic.twitter.com/3hJbkpJ79g— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) July 28, 2019 "It's amazing to be back on the podium. It was a horror movie with a bit of black comedy out there!" said the Russian, neatly summing up the race.Behind him there was an excellent fourth for Stroll as his team made a well-timed pit-stop for slick tires in drying conditions, with Carlos Sainz in fifth for improving McLaren and Kvyat's Toro Rosso teammate Alex Albon in sixth.Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videosHaas pair Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen took seventh and eighth after the re-classification with Hamilton ninth and Robert Kubica winning a precious point for Williams in 10th after a race that will live long in the memory for its drama and unpredictability until the last.

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Story highlightsUFC president Dana White upbeat on Mayweather McGregor clashBoxer Mayweather has called on Irish UFC star to make it happenFight could net Mayweather $100m & McGregor $75m (CNN)The president of UFC is "pretty confident" the mega fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor will become a reality.Dana White has told CNN he'll strive to make the crossover bout happen, and delight mixed martial arts and boxing fans alike, even though it would make "zero cents" for his business.Irishman Conor McGregor has quickly become Ultimate Fighting Championship's biggest drawEven for an industry which prides itself on selling its own wares expertly, the speculation machine has gone into overdrive regarding the prospect of UFC's biggest draw, McGregor, switching codes in an attempt to inflict the first ever professional defeat of Mayweather's storied boxing career. For his own part, Mayweather, who proudly boasts a 49-0 record, has supposedly retired. But the lure of a rumored payday in excess of $100m -- with McGregor reportedly in line for approximately $75m -- is making the bout likelier to happen, rather than wither on the boxing vine like so many prospective fights.WATCH: Tale a guided tour of UFC's headquartersRead MoreAnd from White's perspective, despite UFC isn't set to benefit financially from the contest, the fact the Irishman has "done a lot of big things for this company" is another reason "I will do the Mayweather-McGregor fight, because I think he deserves it." Floyd Mayweather retired after his 49th straight victory, over Andre Berto in September 2015But the feeling persists that if the UFC megastar is embarrassed by Mayweather inside the boxing ring, it could do real damage to White's product -- not to mention the literal and metaphorical pain inflicted on McGregor's body and ego. "If you look at this thing, McGregor will walk into boxing, a completely different sport than what we do here," White explained in an interview with CNN at his company's new headquarters in Las Vegas. "If this was a mixed martial art fight against Floyd Mayweather it would last 15 seconds. Floyd wouldn't last 15 seconds with Conor McGregor. "Conor McGregor will last more than 15 seconds with Floyd Mayweather. Conor McGregor will make a fight of it. He's going into a completely different sport and he's willing to do it and people want to see it so we'll give it a shot."READ: The fight club where Conor McGregor isn't welcomeMcGregor celebrates his KO victory over Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 at Madison Square GardenThere remains much work to be done on the negotiating front before Mayweather vs. McGregor becomes a reality, just this weekend a supposed date for the bout was taken for the Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin fight.But in White's own words: "I'm pretty confident that we could probably get it done."The always ebullient White revealed that when it comes to communicating with his sport's superstar, their method of discourse might not be the most obvious: direct messages on Twitter. Dee and Junior are doing great everyone! Thank you for all the kind words, I am one proud and blessed Daddy ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3JqMpLvs9d— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 7, 2017 "Conor and I have always dealt very well with each other," White noted. "We DM each other through Twitter, that's how we communicate. I call him the unicorn. He's a very unique individual. There will never be another Conor McGregor. There will be another star but there will never be another Conor McGregor."READ: McGregor gets naked for world's richest horse raceYet even White's patience has been tried by his most challenging of athletes when it comes to the area of timekeeping. "I can sit here all day and compliment Conor McGregor on a million different things," White says, with a smile on his face. "His willingness to show up on time to media events is the one thing that drives me crazy about Conor McGregor. I don't accept it. "I do the best I can to let him know that I'm not happy about it and that he needs to show up on time for these things."If the richest fight in boxing history does get signed, it's a sure bet that McGregor won't be late for the opening bell.McGregor lost to Nate Diaz at UFC 196 but had his revenge by winning the rematch at UFC 202Is Rousey finished?Meanwhile, White told CNN Ronda Rousey will never fight again in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. And while that's an opinion that has been doing the rounds ever since her crushing back-to-back defeats over the past 18 months, the words carry extra weight when they come from the mouth of the sport's figurehead.He was adamant the 30-year-old Rousey, who has done so much to turn mixed martial arts into one of the most prominent combat sports on the planet, is "ready to move on." White said: "She hasn't told me she's going to retire but I think she will," says the 47-year-old.Ronda Rousey was comprehensively beaten by Amanda Nunes in their women's bantamweight championship fight at UFC 207"She made a lot of money, she made a huge impact on the sport. Women's mixed martial arts wouldn't exist right now if it wasn't for Ronda Rousey and she can go away having left an amazing legacy and an incredible career."When pushed further on whether White feels this way because of Rousey's shocking losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, he explained: "Her and I are super close, we're very good friends and you know just like you would talk to any friend who just went through a loss or a hard time, you're there for support and she's always going to be a part of this company no matter what her future is right now... She hasn't told me she's retiring but I think she'll retire. "I think she's ready to move on. She's made a lot of money, and she's accomplished a lot of things and I think she's probably going to move on now and whatever's next, she's determined, she's smart, she's talented. "Whatever she chooses to do next I'm sure she'd be great at it." UFC boss Dana White said: "Women's mixed martial arts wouldn't exist right now if it wasn't for Ronda Rousey."White is wrestling with plenty of changes in the business which has made him one of the supremos of global sport. Just last year, he oversaw the sale of UFC to talent agency WME-IMG for a reported $4 billion, yet continues as president, minority owner, promoter and, arguably, the face of the sport. And he manages to juggle all these tasks with his tongue firmly in his cheek: "This sport is funny," he states. Visit CNN Sport for more news and videos"It's the toughest, nastiest, baddest sport in the world, yet it's like a big hair salon. Everybody's pointing the finger and talking about everybody and everybody's upset, mad, and gossiping and it's like a soap opera. "It just goes on day after day and it keeps the fans interested, it builds new fights, and it creates new story lines and it all just plays out. You couldn't write this stuff better, it is what it is."

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Story highlightsAnti-corruption summit begins Thursday in LondonNigeria spokesman: Cameron "must be looking at an old snapshot of Nigeria"Nigeria, Afghanistan both ranked poorly by Transparency International (CNN)Well, whoops. British Prime Minister David Cameron may have been a little too honest Tuesday in his comments about Nigeria and Afghanistan while speaking to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. At a reception, a television crew picked up a conversation between the Prime Minister and the Queen."We had a very successful cabinet meeting this morning talking about the anti-corruption summit ...," Cameron told Her Majesty. Then, with a bit of a chortle, he said, "We have got the leaders of some fantastically corrupt countries coming to Britain ... Nigeria and Afghanistan, possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world." The Queen's response to these comments is not clearly audible, though the Archbishop of Canterbury, who was also part of the conversation, can be heard saying that the current Nigerian President is not corrupt. Asked whether the Prime Minister was aware his remarks were being recorded, a Downing Street spokesman said there were multiple cameras in the room.Read MoreAn anti-corruption summit opens in London on Thursday.But the blogosphere didn't wait. It erupted Tuesday."On the face of it, it is perhaps one of the most undiplomatic things a prime minister could say -- to describe two countries as fantastically corrupt just hours before their leaders visit Britain," wrote the BBC.David Cameron Calling Nigerians Corrupt is the Height of HypocrisyWas it not same David Camoeron Listed in the Panama Papers? Na wa ooo— Opoyo. Chuks (@opoyochuks) 10 May 2016 #Cameron really is a bit of an amateur at times as Prime Minister. Often comes over as throwback to posh Tory era. https://t.co/NvSIN0MjzQ— Gerry Hassan (@GerryHassan) May 10, 2016 Both 'have acknowledged the scale of corruption'It wasn't clear Tuesday whether Cameron regretted making the comments."We cannot comment on a conversation between the Prime Minister and the Queen," said a Downing Street spokesman in a statement emailed to CNN."Both President Buhari of Nigeria and President Ghani of Afghanistan have acknowledged the scale of the corruption challenge they face in their countries," the statement continues, referring to Muhammadu Buhari and Ashraf Ghani.In his defence, when it comes to being fantastically corrupt, David Cameron is something of an expert... #offshore— hardeep singh kohli (@misterhsk) 10 May 2016 "In a collection of essays on the fight against corruption to be published on the day of the summit, President Ghani writes that Afghanistan is 'one of the most corrupt countries on earth' while President Buhari writes that corruption became a 'way of life' in his country under 'supposedly accountable democratic governments.'" The statement says both leaders "have been invited to the summit because they are driving the fight against corruption in their countries. The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with them as they do so."A 2015 report by Transparency International, an independent anti-corruption group, scores Nigeria the world's 136th most corrupt country, out of 168. Afghanistan fares worse in the survey, coming in at number 166."There is no doubt that historically, Nigeria and Afghanistan have had very high levels of corruption, and that continues to this day," said Cobus de Swardt, managing director of Transparency International, in a statement. "But the leaders of those countries have sent strong signals that they want things to change."Nigeria was not pleased with Cameron's comments.In an statement emailed to CNN, Nigerian presidential spokesman Garba Shehu said Cameron was looking at the past."This is embarrassing to us, to say the least, given the good work that the President is doing," the statement said. "The eyes of the world are on what is happening here. The Prime Minister must be looking at an old snapshot of Nigeria. Things are changing with corruption and everything else."Buhari struck a less antagonistic tone in a statement Wednesday."I am not demanding an apology from anybody," he said. "I am demanding a return of assets."Nigeria and Afghanistan. Don't be offended. Remember that, for David Cameron, "fantastically corrupt" is a compliment.— David Schneider (@davidschneider) 10 May 2016 Follow @Don_Melvin CNN's Sebastion Shukla contributed to this report

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(CNN)In September, the Ryder Cup headed to Paris for the biggest staging of the tournament in its 91-year history. A global TV audience watched Europe's best golfers overpower their American counterparts, while each of the three days of competition saw 50,000 spectators in attendance at Le Golf National. It's a quite an act for the European Tour's new Deputy Chief Executive and Ryder Cup Director, Guy Kinnings, to follow when the Cup is next held in Europe in 2022. "We always talk about the Ryder Cup being the one time that golf steps outside and appeals to a broader market; it transcends the sport," Kinnings recently to CNN Living Golf's Shane O'Donoghue.JUST WATCHEDThe business side of golfReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHThe business side of golf 22:30READ: How a tattoo pledge and Whatsapp "love-in" inspired Europe's triumphRead More"I think for everyone who was there, everyone who was watching, what they saw was not only in my mind one of the best golf events you could possibly have, but one of the very best sporting events."There are going to be different nuances, there's going to be different ways it can be done, dependent on the country, city, course that you're going to. But there were a lot of things that we did in Paris that will provide a very good template for the future."Kinnings comes into the job having worked at IMG for over 20 years, where he headed up the Global Golf Division and managed the careers of players like Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington. From an agent to an administrator, he's well aware of the importance of the Cup to the European Tour."The Ryder Cup, particularly a home Ryder Cup, provides huge financial support to do everything that the Tour are looking to do to improve playing opportunities, the product and everything else," says Kinnings. "You protect the product. We certainly make sure that we can maximize opportunities for the good of the Tour throughout the rest of the four-year cycle."The rights to the Ryder Cup in Europe are owned by the European Tour (60%), the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland (20%) and the Ryder Cup European Development Trust (20%). While official figures are not published, it's clear a host venue needs deep pockets. The organizers of the 2022 event in Rome guaranteed over €95 million of public funding, a figure that is presently under dispute by the Italian Senate. JUST WATCHEDOn the bag with Tom WatsonReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHOn the bag with Tom Watson 04:45READ: How Paris is turning itself into a sporting Mecca "It's a very, very significant investment. Equally, we produce economic impact studies which demonstrate the value of the event is immense," says Kinnings. "We know it works and therefore we are in a good position to have these conversations knowing that you're talking about something that is a very appealing prospect, if albeit an expensive investment. But anything that is going to deliver that sort of end result is probably needed."As with Paris this year, the city of Rome is set to help promote the 2022 event. There's already talk of the Colosseum staging the Opening Ceremony but Kinnings also sees the bigger picture. "The prospect of doing things around the Colosseum or the Vatican or whatever else is really appealing but it's not the be-all and end-all. You've got to view the entire package that will work best for the Ryder Cup."

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(CNN)Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a woman suspected of trying to kidnap their grandchild Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Montana told police the woman -- later identified as Sodsai Dalzell -- entered his home in Malibu, California, removed his 9-month-old grandchild from a playpen and held the child in her arms.Montana and his wife, Jennifer, confronted the woman, attempted to de-escalate the situation and asked the woman to give their grandchild back, police said. "A tussle ensued and Mrs. Montana was able to safely pry the child out of the suspect's arms," a statement from sheriff's department reads.Dalzell fled Montana's home to a nearby house in Malibu where she was later taken into custody by sheriff's deputies. She is facing charges of kidnapping and burglary. Read MoreNo one was injured during the incident, including the 9-month-old child, the sheriff's department said.Thank you to everyone who has reached out. Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well. We appreciate respect for our privacy at this time.— Joseph Montana (@JoeMontana) September 27, 2020 Montana tweeted Sunday afternoon about the incident."Thank you to everyone who has reached out," he tweeted. "Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well. We appreciate respect for our privacy at this time."Montana played 15 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the San Francisco 49ers. He won four Super Bowls with the 49ers in 1982, 1985, 1989 and 1990, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Story highlightsVenezuela's foreign minister calls the video "vile and atrocious"The video shared by the DNC compares Trump and Chavez speechesRead this story in Spanish at CNNEspanol.com (CNN)A new campaign ad comparing Donald Trump to Hugo Chavez isn't sitting well with Venezuela's government.The Democratic National Committee posted a video online this week claiming the Republican presidential nominee's recent remarks have a lot in common with fiery speeches from the late Venezuelan leader.And it wasn't long before a top Venezuelan official weighed in, condemning what she called an "atrocious and vile" ad."The election campaign in the U.S. reflects the profound ethical, moral and political crisis of a degraded system that turns its back on the people," Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez said on Twitter. "Comparing candidate Trump with Commander Chavez is an expression of the racist arrogance and irrationality of a party that does not serve its constituents."La campaña electoral en los EEUU refleja la profunda crisis ética, moral y política de un sistema degradado que da la espalda al pueblo— Delcy Rodríguez (@DrodriguezVen) October 19, 2016 Comparar al candidato Trump con él Cdte Chávez es expresión de la arrogancia racista e irracionalidad dun partido q no atiende sus electores— Delcy Rodríguez (@DrodriguezVen) October 19, 2016 The Spanish-language video, which was shared on the DNC's bilingual Twitter account targeting Latino voters, juxtaposes Chavez speeches with clips of Trump threatening to jail Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton if he's elected, promising to "open up" libel laws to crack down on reporters and removing Univision anchor Jorge Ramos from a press conference.Read MoreThe ad also includes an excerpt from an interview with former Mexican President Vicente Fox, who's slammed Trump for months over his pledge to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. In the clip, Fox calls Trump a dictator and likens him to Chavez, Hitler and Mussolini."We already know these tactics," the video says, concluding with a message to voters: "Protect the democracy in our country. Don't vote for Donald Trump."Protejamos nuestra democracia. No votemos por Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/j0s7sHxhqr— Los Demócratas (@DNCLatinos) October 18, 2016 The ad's ominous implication: that Trump's remarks echo comments Chavez made as he shut down broadcasters and persecuted political opponents.It's a comparison others have made. Latin America has a long history of leaders who've strong-armed their way into power, and experts on the region have pointed to parallels between Trump and divisive, larger-than-life figures such as Chavez and Argentina's Juan Peron. Venezuela's foreign minister said the ad showed a lack of respect for Chavez's legacy. The leftist president, a polarizing leader who frequently criticized the United States, died in 2013 after battling cancer. Throughout his presidency, he denied accusations that his government had incarcerated political opponents and unjustly cracked down on the press."Commander Chavez is a leader who transcended our time because of his democratic attitude, his militancy for the poor and his universal sense of humanity," Rodriguez wrote on Twitter. Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Army Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez, who led a 1992 attempted coup, speaks to reporters on March 26, 1994, after he was freed from jail. Chavez was freed after charges were dropped against him for leading the first of two attempted coups against the government of former President Carlos Andres Perez, who was later removed from office. Hide Caption 1 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Venezuelan president-elect Chavez visits Bogota, Colombia, on December 18, 1998. On December 6, Chavez had been elected the youngest president in Venezuela history. Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – President Chavez greets supporters with his then-wife, Marisabel Rodriguez de Chavez, beside him as he arrives to preside over a parade in his honor on February 4, 1999, in Caracas. Chavez was sworn in as president on February 2.Hide Caption 3 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez inspects military maneuvers of the national Air Force on March 17, 2001, in Catilletes near the border with Colombia. In June 2000, Chavez was re-elected to the presidency for a six-year term, under the new constitution created by his government in 1999.Hide Caption 4 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – People try to take shelter from gunshots fired near Altamira Square in Caracas on August 16, 2004. At least three people were wounded by gunshots after Chavez supporters fired on opposition demonstrators, police said. A vote to recall Chavez as president failed on August 15.Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez, left, stands in front of supporters with Fidel Castro of Cuba, center, and Evo Morales of Bolivia, right, during a rally at the Plaza de la Revolucion in Havana, Cuba, on April 29, 2006.Hide Caption 6 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez meets with Pope Benedict XVI at his private library on May 11, 2006, in Vatican City.Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez embraces Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, in Tehran, Iran, on July 1, 2007. The two presidents have enjoyed a close relationship and Chavez has referred to Ahmadinejad as his "ideological brother."Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez speaks during a rally in Caracas on November 18, 2008. Chavez pushed to change term limits in Venezuela through a referendum that passed on February 15, 2009, clearing the way for him to run for a third six-year term.Hide Caption 9 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez, right, gives a copy of the book, "The Open Veins of Latin America" by Eduardo Galeano to President Barack Obama during a multilateral meeting at the Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on April 18, 2009.Hide Caption 10 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez, right, greets Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during his visit to the presidential palace in Caracas on April 2, 2010. Hide Caption 11 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez salutes to the audience after passing a law in Caracas on November 12, 2011. Chavez has undergone several rounds of cancer treatment in Cuba, beginning in 2011. 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Penn thanked Chavez for the support given by the Venezuelan government to his nongovernmental organization, which benefits victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.Hide Caption 14 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez acknowledges supporters on the streets of Caracas while on his way to the airport to travel to Cuba for ongoing cancer treatment on February 24, 2012.Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez gestures to the crowd during his closing campaign rally in Caracas on October 4, 2012. The leftist leader won a fourth term on October 7, extending his presidency to 2019.Hide Caption 16 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – A handout picture released by the Venezuelan presidential press office on Friday, February 15, 2013, shows Chavez surrounded by his daughters and holding the February 14 edition of the official Cuban newspaper Granma at a hospital in Havana, Cuba.Hide Caption 17 of 18 Photos: Photos: Political career of Hugo ChavezPolitical career of Hugo Chavez – Chavez supporters gather in Caracas' Bolivar Square to mourn Chavez's death on March 5, 2013.Hide Caption 18 of 18Trump's campaign and a DNC spokesman did not immediately respond to a request Thursday for comment.Asked about the Venezuelan criticisms, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine told CNN en Español that he hadn't seen the video.CNN en Español's Carlos Montero and Laila Abu Shihab, CNNMoney's Patrick Gillespie and CNN's Noah Gray contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsFrench Senate passes bill criminalizing public denial of Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915Armenians say Turks committed genocide against more than a million Armenians in waning days of Ottoman EmpireTurkey says the deaths were due to war, disease and chaos -- not to a specific plan to kill ArmeniansGenocide bill threatens to further destabilize relations between France and TurkeyTurkey's fraught relationship with France is set to erode further after the French Senate passed controversial legislation criminalizing any public denial of what the bill calls the Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey in 1915 -- a description Turkey has rejected.Under the legislation, anyone denying the deaths were genocide could face a jail term and a fine of €45,000 ($58,000).The lower house of French parliament passed the so-called Armenian genocide bill last December, prompting Turkey to recall its ambassador from Paris and to cancel certain bilateral visits between the countries. The French Senate then voted late Monday to approve the bill.What do Armenians say allegedly happened in 1915? Armenian groups and many scholars argue that starting in 1915, Turks committed genocide, when more than a million ethnic Armenians were massacred in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire.The Turkish-Armenian controversy over the killings that took place last century has reverberated wherever diaspora communities representing both groups exist.What does Turkey say happened in 1915?Modern-day Turkey, which emerged after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, has always denied a genocide took place in 1915. It argues instead that hundreds of thousands of Armenian Christians and Muslim Turks died from intercommunal violence, disease and general chaos -- not from a specific plan to eliminate Armenians -- around the bloody battlefields of World War I."It has always been a sensitive issue," said Dr. Katerina Dalacoura, a lecturer in International Relations at the London School of Economics. "Turkey has always refused to accept that it was a planned event. They argue that genocide only applies if it was a plan to exterminate people."Why is France doing this now?France formally recognized the killings as genocide in 2001. As there is no new information or new recognition about what the facts are about events of 1915, some experts believe French President Nicolas Sarkozy may be using the genocide bill for political gain ahead of the country's presidential election in April. "It's clear that President Sarkozy has put this on the table for electoral reasons - there is an Armenian community in France which will of course be voting," Christian Malard, Senior Foreign Analyst at France 3 TV, told CNN on Monday.The bill has been applauded by Armenians, roughly 500,000 of whom live in France.The bill's author, Valeri Bouyer from Sarkozy's ruling party, has denied any political motivation.As for Sarkozy, he has said his country doesn't need an OK from another nation to develop its policies. In a letter to the Turkish government, he said the law is not aimed at any country, but only at addressing past suffering.What is the public opinion in Turkey regarding the Armenian massacre? Using the word genocide when talking about Armenia may not be as taboo as it once was, but Turks still chafe at the idea of other countries writing their history, says Fadi Hakura, Turkey Analyst at Chatham House, a London-based think tank."Things have been progressing, but the population does not like foreign powers defining their history," he said. "It generates a lot of misgivings."How would passage of the genocide bill affect Turkey-France relations?Ties between the two countries could now unravel further.Turkey already recalled its ambassador from Paris and cancelled some bilateral visits between the two countries after the French lower house passed the bill in December, and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned "this is only the first phase."Erdogan has also accused France of committing its own genocide during the war in Algeria in the 1950s and 1960s."In Algeria, an estimated 15 percent of the population had been subjected to the massacre of French from 1945 on. This is genocide," Erdogan said at a conference in Istanbul last year."Algerians were burnt en masse in ovens. They were martyred mercilessly. If French President Mr. (Nicolas) Sarkozy does not know about this genocide, he should ask his father Paul Sarkozy. His father Paul Sarkozy served as a soldier in the French legion in Algeria in 1940s."Once under French colonial rule, guerrillas in the North African nation fought a bloody war against the French presence there from 1954 to 1962.The French Foreign Ministry shot back at Erdogan's comments, saying "we deplore excessive use of formulas and personal attacks that do not meet up to the standards of our mutual interest and of our relations. France recalls that it assumes with clarity and transparency its duty to remember the tragedies that have marked its history."Erdogan has said that passage of the bill would result in Turkey initiating additional measures against France. "This will create a lot of noise and difficulty in Turkey's overall relationships with France and other EU states that will complicate" Turkey's efforts to gain accession to the European Union, said Ross Wilson, a former U.S. ambassador to Turkey.Turkey and France are NATO allies, and, according to official Turkish statistics, the volume of trade between Turkey and France from January to the end of October this year was more than $13.5 billion.Do any countries recognize the killing of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey in 1915 as genocide? Twenty countries do, including Germany, Sweden and Canada, according to Hakura. The genocide debate is an annual source of tension between Turkey and the United States, also two NATO allies. The White House, for example, annually beats back efforts in Congress to pass a resolution which would formally recognize the 1915 massacre of Armenians as genocide.

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(CNN)The golfing world has rallied around Michelle Wie West following comments made by Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani "objectifying" the five-time LPGA Tour winner.The former New York mayor appeared last Thursday on the 'War Room' podcast hosted by Trump's ex-adviser Steve Bannon and was remembering a round of golf he played with Wie West and the late talk show host Rush Limbaugh at a charity event in 2014.As he recalls it, Limbaugh was complaining about the "paparazzi" and blamed Giuliani, only for the former New York mayor to point out photographers were for the then Wie -- she married Jonnie West, director of basketball operations for the Golden State Warriors in 2019."On the green is Michelle Wie and she is getting ready to putt," Giuliani said on the podcast on Thursday. "Now Michelle Wie is gorgeous. She's six feet. And she has a strange putting stance. She bends all the way over. And her panties show. And the press was going crazy."Giuliani went on to finish his story asking, "Is that OK to tell that joke, I'm not sure?" To which Bannon replied, "We already told it, so I don't know."Read MoreFormer New York City Mayor Rudy Guliani and Rush Limbaugh look on as Michelle Wie plays during the Els for Autism Pro-am at The PGA National Golf Club on March 10, 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida. Michelle Wie plays during the Els for Autism Pro-am at The PGA National Golf Club on March 10, 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida. READ: The life and times of Tiger; 15 majors, scandal and tragedyWie West called Giuliani's story "highly inappropriate" and "unsettling.""What this person should have remembered from that day was the fact that I shot 64 and beat every male golfer in the field leading our team to victory. I shudder thinking that he was smiling to my face and complimenting me on my game while objectifying me and referencing my 'panties' behind my back all day," said Wie West in a Twitter post."What should be discussed is the elite skill level that women play at, not what we wear or look like."My putting stance six years ago was designed to improve my putting stats (I ended up winning the US Open that year), NOT as an invitation to look up my skirt!"Nike makes skirts with SHORTS built in underneath for this exact reason ... so that women can feel CONFIDENT and COMFORTABLE playing a game that we love."Michelle Wie of the United States plays her second shot on the par 4, first hole during the second round of the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 21, 2019 in Chaska, Minnesota.READ: Wie West's retirement thoughts changed by having a baby girlThe United States Golfing Association retweeted Wie-West's tweet with the comment: "Sexism has no place in golf or life. We are always in your corner @MichelleWieWest."The Ladies Professional Golf Association also posted on social media in support of Wie West."She's a 5-time LPGA Tour winner. Major champion. LPGA Board member, elected by her peers. Stanford graduate. Working mother. We stand with @MichelleWieWest." Giuliani did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment.

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(CNN)In the weeks after the 2020 election, then-President Donald Trump's allies sent fake certificates to the National Archives declaring that Trump won seven states that he actually lost. The documents had no impact on the outcome of the election, but they are yet another example of how Team Trump tried to subvert the Electoral College -- a key line of inquiry for the January 6 committee.The fake certificates were created by Trump allies in Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada and New Mexico, who sought to replace valid presidential electors from their states with a pro-Trump slate, according to documents obtained by American Oversight.Biden condemns Trump as a threat to democracy in speech marking one year since January 6 attackThe documents contain the signatures of Trump supporters who claimed to be the rightful electors from seven states that President Joe Biden won. But these rogue slates of electors didn't have the backing of any elected officials in the seven states -- like a governor or secretary of state, who are involved in certifying election results -- and they served no legitimate purpose. The documents were first posted online in March by the government watchdog group. But they received renewed attention this week, as the January 6 committee ramps up its investigation into Trump's attempted coup, including how his allies tried to stop states from certifying Biden's victory, in part, by installing friendly slates of electors who would overturn the will of the voters. Politico and MSNBC were first to report on the documents this week. Read MoreRogue slates of electors As part of the Electoral College process, governors are required to sign a formal "certificate of ascertainment," verifying that the statewide winner's slate of electors are the legitimate electors. These electors then sign a second certificate, formally affirming their votes for president.These documents are sent to the National Archives in Washington, DC, which processes them before they are sent onto Congress, which formally counts the electoral votes on January 6.The real certificates, which have been posted to the National Archives website, correctly stated that Biden won the seven battleground states. They also list the legitimate group of electors from each state, rather than the rogue pro-Trump slate included on the unofficial documents. Pro-Trump Republicans try to rewrite state election laws as a voting rights showdown looms in CongressSome of the fake certificates with pro-Trump electors were sent to the National Archives by top officials representing the Republican Party in each state, according to the documents.They sent these fake certificates after Trump himself failed to block governors from signing the real certificates. Specifically, Trump encouraged Republican governors in states like Georgia and Arizona not to certify the election results, and falsely claimed the elections were fraudulent. But these GOP officials ignored Trump, followed the law, and awarded the electors to Biden. Installing slates of "alternate electors" was an integral part of the ill-fated plan conceived by Trump allies to usurp power on January 6 by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to throw out the pro-Biden electors that had been chosen by voters. The idea was promoted by Trump advisers inside and outside the White House, including controversial right-wing lawyer John Eastman. Eastman, who has been subpoenaed by the January 6 committee, authored a memo outlining a six-step plan for Pence to overturn the election and award Trump a second term. The plan included throwing out results from seven states because they allegedly had competing electors. In truth, no state actually had two slates of competing electors. The pro-Trump electors were merely claiming without any authority to be electors, as documented in the fake certificates sent to the National Archives. The certificates were essentially an elaborate public relations stunt.The new documents weren't the only fake certificates sent to the National Archives. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, told CNN's Don Lemon that a second group called the "Sovereign Citizens of the State of Arizona" sent a rogue document to the National Archives in 2020, and she said they improperly used the Arizona state seal on their fake certificate. "They used this fake seal to make it look official, which is not a legal activity," Hobbs said. Key focus for January 6 panel The fake certificates and accompanying emails that were also obtained by American Oversight were sent in mid-December 2020, while Team Trump was aggressively pushing false claims about widespread voter fraud in an effort to overturn the election. Weeks later, pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol in a violent bid to stop Congress from certifying Biden's victory. A running list of who has received a subpoena or request to appear from the House January 6 select committeeTheir pressure campaign against election officials in many of these battleground states is now a key area of focus for the House select committee that is investigating the January 6 attack. An entire team of investigators, known as the "gold team," is dedicated to unpacking that pressure campaign. The panel has spoken to numerous election officials from states where Trump falsely claimed there was evidence of fraud, and in some cases traveled to those states. All of the testimony and information the committee has gathered from these election officials about the pressure campaign will materialize in its first set of hearings, potentially in primetime hours, which is set to debunk the "Big Lie" that the election was stolen. Some of the state election officials that the committee has interviewed in private could even appear as witnesses. Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the Democratic chairman of the committee, told CNN ,"We've gone to Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania. We have reviewed 60-odd lawsuits that had been filed in federal various courts, and obviously dismissed. We've talked to people who conducted elections in areas where people say those elections are fraudulent."CNN has independently confirmed that the panel has spoken to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and members of her staff and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a GOP official who forcefully batted down pressure from Trump to overturn his state's election results, for more than four hours. In addition to Benson, the committee has also interviewed Chris Thomas, a former longtime Michigan director of elections who was brought in during the 2020 election to oversee absentee ballot processing at the TCF Center in Detroit."I think it's important that in our body of work, we try to make sure we cannot say what beyond a shadow of a doubt that elections will honest, conducted fairly, and the elections being certified was the right thing to do," Thompson said.CNN's Annie Grayer and Katherine Dautrich contributed to this story

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Paris (CNN)French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France "will not give into terrorism," after three people were killed in a knife attack on a church in Nice. An investigation into the incident is underway. The stabbings took place in the Mediterranean city's Notre-Dame Basilica on Thursday, at a time of heightened tensions in the country over Islam, secularism and freedom of speech.One of the victims, a 60-year-old woman, was found at the entrance of the church with a deep cut to her throat, French anti-terror prosecutor Jean-François Ricard, said in a press conference. A 55-year-old man, the church's sacristan, also died from a fatal wound to the throat. The third casualty, a 44-year-old woman, was stabbed several times before she fled the church. She died at a nearby restaurant. Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceA French soldier stands by the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice, France, after a knife attack there on Thursday, October 29.Hide Caption 1 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceFrench President Emmanuel Macron, center left, and Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi, center right, visit the scene.Hide Caption 2 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceSecurity forces guard the area on Thursday.Hide Caption 3 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceA relative of a victim reacts outside the Notre-Dame Basilica.Hide Caption 4 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceForensics officers work at the Basilica.Hide Caption 5 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NicePolice officers stand guard near the scene of the attack.Hide Caption 6 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceA security officer guards the area.Hide Caption 7 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceOnlookers gather near the scene.Hide Caption 8 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceA woman is comforted as she kneels by a police car following the attack.Hide Caption 9 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceForensics officers work at the site as soldiers stand guard.Hide Caption 10 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceA police officer pushes bystanders back from the area.Hide Caption 11 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceA forensics officer exits the Basilica.Hide Caption 12 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NicePeople stand behind a police cordon near the location of the attack.Hide Caption 13 of 14 Photos: Deadly knife attack in NiceForensics officers arrive at the site of the attack.Hide Caption 14 of 14The attack took 28 minutes, said Ricard, whose office is investigating the attack. Police arriving on the scene shot the suspected attacker but did not kill him, he added.Read More"Very clearly France is under attack," Macron said, after a visit to the scene of the attack. The country has raised its national terror alert guidance to its highest "emergency" level, and up to 4,000 military personnel will be deployed to boost security at schools, churches and other places of worship. The country must use such attacks to unite and not give into the "spirit of division," the French President added.The suspect's movements The suspect, who was hospitalized in critical condition, has been identified by French police as Brahim Aouissaoui. He was unknown to French intelligence services and not in the national fingerprint file, according to Ricard.Aouissaoui is a Tunisian national, according to the interior ministry of Italy. A source briefed on the investigation told CNN that Aouissaoui entered Europe in September through the southern Italian island of Lampedusa. Italian authorities gave him seven days to leave the country, but was not accompanied to the border as he did not have any previous criminal records, the ministry said. Aouissaoui's movements on Thursday, captured by video surveillance, show him arriving at the Nice train station and changing his clothes shortly after 8 am local (4 am ET), according to the prosecutor Ricard. He then walked 400 metres (1,312 feet) to the church, where the attack took place. Just under 30 minutes later, a team of four police officers arrived, the prosecutor said. Ricard described the suspect advancing toward authorities in a "threatening manner, shouting Allah Akbar, forcing them first to use an electric pulse pistol and then firing their service weapon several times." Fourteen bullet cases were later found on the ground.Tunisia has opened its own investigation into the suspect, the country's Public Prosecutor's Office said Thursday according to state-run TAP news. Raised terror level The aftermath of Thursday's attack led to France raising its terror alert level to "emergency," French Prime Minister Jean Castex said.An "emergency" level means the "maximum level of vigilance" is necessary in case of an imminent threat or immediately after an attack, according to a French government website. Castex added that the government's response would be "firm, implacable, and immediate." French policemen and firefighters stand guard after the attack in Nice on October 29.The French Bishop's Council said the three victims were targeted "because they were inside the Basilica."France's Council of the Muslim Faith strongly denounced Thursday's attack and called on French Muslims to cancel Thursday's religious celebrations, which mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed."I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that took place near the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice. As a sign of mourning and solidarity with the victims and their families, I call on the Muslims of France to cancel all the Mawlid festivities," the council stated in a post on its Twitter account.Church bells rang out across France in tribute to the dead on Thursday afternoon.Eric Ciotti, a French lawmaker who represents the city of Nice and surrounding area in the National Assembly, said the whole of France was in mourning. "Like a symbol, the Notre-Dame basilica is still ringing. It is our country and its history that are hit today in Nice," he said on Twitter, in a post that shared a video of church bells. Ciotti added: "Islamist barbarism will never silence us!"International condemnationPoliticians, officials and organizations across the world have also condemned the Nice attack.The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, said he was deeply saddened by the incident. "This pain is felt by all of us in Europe," he said on Twitter. "We have a duty to stand together against violence and those that seek to incite and spread hatred."French policemen on the street leading to the Notre-Dame Basilica after the incident in Nice.Pope Francis is praying for victims, the Vatican said. "Terrorism and violence can never be accepted," it said in a statement. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered his "deep sympathy and solidarity" to those affected."We will keep defending freedom, our democratic values, peace and security of our citizen. United in face of terror and hatred," he said on Twitter. Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt also condemned Thursday's deadly knife attack.On Thursday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said the country "strongly condemns" the Nice attack and offered "condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives."Fraught momentThe deadly incident is just the latest in a number of apparent terrorist attacks to hit France in recent years. Nice in particular has been the target of terror in the past; in 2016, dozens died after an ISIS-inspired attacker plowed a 20-ton truck into Bastille Day crowds.The attack also comes at a tense moment in France, which will go under a renewed coronavirus lockdown on Friday, and just weeks after a high school teacher, was beheaded in another apparent terrorist attack in Paris.On October 16, Samuel Paty was killed after showing controversial cartoons of Islam's Prophet Mohammed during a lesson on freedom of expression.Macron subsequently issued a strong defense of the principle of freedom of speech and said France would not "give up" the caricatures, which were published in satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.The French consulate in the Saudi Red Sea port of Jeddah, where a man was arrested after attacking a guard on Thursday.The cartoons are considered blasphemous in Islam, and Macron's comments triggered widespread anger in many Muslim-majority countries. They also prompted criticism from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Retailers also faced calls to boycott French goods in Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan.In a separate incident in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a man was arrested after attacking a guard at Jeddah's French consulate with a sharp tool, according to the kingdom's state media.The guard sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, state media added.CNN's Fanny Bobille, Hamdi Alkhshali, Paul Cruickshank, Livia Borghese, and AJ Davis contributed to this report.

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Story highlightsElderly Native Americans often struggle living on their own in remote areasLinda Myers' nonprofit Adopt-A-Native-Elder has served elders in need for three decadesNominate a CNN Hero now.Chinle, Arizona (CNN)In some of the vast, remote areas of the Navajo Reservation, supplies and services can be hours away. In winter, temperatures can dip to zero. And elderly Native Americans often struggle, alone."You find elders without food. Many don't have running water or plumbing," said Linda Myers, who has spent 30 years seeking out Navajo elders and helping them to survive.Myers has provided Native American elders life-saving supplies for three decades.Myers and her nonprofit, Adopt-A-Native-Elder, travel to 11 impoverished areas of Arizona and Utah, bringing aid to Navajo elders 75 and older. One of the group's main goals, Myers says, is to keep the elders warm through the winter.Read More"They need fires going all the time. And if they don't, there is a great chance that they could freeze to death."For the last three decades, Myers and her group have helped an estimated 3,000 Navajo Nation elders with life-saving food, firewood and medical supplies, allowing them to stay connected to their traditional lives."Most of these elders were born and raised on the lands that they live on today. And they have a deep sense of connectedness to the land," Myers said. "They believe this is the life that their people were chosen to live."CNN's Allie Torgan spoke with Myers about her work. Below is an edited version of their conversation.CNN: How did you learn about the Navajo elders and their needs?Linda Myers: Thirty-three years ago, I saw a documentary called "Broken Rainbow" about Navajo people and their way of life, and it's been life-changing for me. Before I saw the documentary, I actually had no idea of the Navajo culture or people.My goal was to find a way to help them sustain themselves, because I was just a single mother. And so I offered to bring their rugs back and sell their rugs and send them the money. One of the grandmothers had said, 'Is there somebody who would adopt me?' I thought, 'That's what I'll do is I'll take pictures of them and put their needs out and send it out and see if anybody will help these elders.'I was one person in the beginning, but today there are so many people who step in to touch the lives of the elders. JUST WATCHEDCNN Heroes: Adopt-A-Native-ElderReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCNN Heroes: Adopt-A-Native-Elder 02:38CNN: How does someone "adopt" an elder in your program?Myers: Our goal is to find sponsors to help each of these elders with firewood, with food, with supplies. We send you a picture of an elder, and you can send them things through the program, anything that can really benefit them. What's happened in the process is many of these sponsors come to the land and meet these elders. And it's so meaningful to the elder who doesn't know where California or New York or any of these places are, but they know that some kind person, every year, sends them these things they need and sends them little cards and pictures. With temperatures often plunging below zero in winter, firewood is critical for the survival of many elders.I live in Park City, Utah, and I come out here about six times a year. I do two food runs a year, where about 150 volunteers join us. From our warehouse in Salt Lake City, all the food is caravanned down here.CNN: How hard is it for you to reach some of these elders? Myers: It takes me usually eight to 10 hours to get here. Sometimes I find out that the roads are so deep and muddy, you can't get to the elders. So, you either go in early, early in the morning when the ground's frozen, or late at night. Otherwise it becomes impossible to visit them.It's an amazing feeling to come out here, and an elder says, 'I've been waiting for you. I've been praying for you that you would have a safe trip and that you would come and see me.' Maybe it's destiny in my life. I think it's truly a destiny that brings you to a place that you actually know you belong; even though you do not understand the language, you know that you belong in this place.Want to get involved? Check out the Adopt-A-Native-Elder website and see how to help.To donate to Adopt-A-Native-Elder, click the CrowdRise widget below.Linda Myers, Adopt-A-Native-Elder on CrowdRise

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Story highlightsUPS has five meteorologists on staffPostal service is delivering more than 750 million packages this season (CNN)Dear Mother Nature, Some of us just got around to ordering our presents. You mind maybe holding off on the white stuff for a couple of days until they get where they are going?Maybe we're fretting needlessly about the holiday gifts. The folks who deliver the goodies say they have it under control. United Parcel Service has a team of five meteorologists keeping up with the latest weather. If there is a storm that might affect deliveries, the weather people talk with UPS's contingency team and reroute packages. On Thursday, deliveries and pickups in Idaho were affected. according to the company's service updates page. Issues were isolated to rural areas, spokeswoman Susan Rosenburg said.Read MoreWe hear you might bring some wear-you-best-heavy-coat weather this weekend. A storm currently in the West will sweep across the US on Friday and Sunday, bringing a mess of winter weather with it, CNN's Weather Unit says. In some northern areas, up to 10 inches of snow is possible. Other areas will see heavy rain. Freezing rain will be possible throughout the Appalachians Friday into Saturday. On Sunday, the downpours will continue on the East Coast. It will be ridiculously cold in many areas. Bitter #cold expected across portions of the northern U.S. this week. Saturday's forecast temps are up to 40 degrees below avg! pic.twitter.com/Se8cEMRrmi— NWS WPC (@NWSWPC) December 14, 2016 Here's hoping your plans, Mother Nature, don't delay too many presents for too long.The US Postal Service has said it will deliver about 750 million packages this holiday season. Some might be take a few extra days. "Canceled flights have caused minor delays due to inclement weather," spokeswoman Sue Brennan said. "There have been some locations where delivery has not been possible due to weather conditions, and the safety of our employees is of the utmost importance."More wind, snow and bitter cold comingBrennan said the USPS is working hard to get packages to their destinations in time."It's what we do!" she wrote in an email.FedEx also said some service delays can expected. "FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability in areas that can be safely accessed," the company said. The shipper said to check its website for updates.Thank you for your consideration, Mother Nature. We hope everything gets to our loved ones soon, but if not, we're reminded Christmas has 12 days and Hanukkah has eight.

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(CNN)Christiana Figueres is one of the world's leading voices on climate change. In 2010, the Costa Rican took on the role of the UN's top climate negotiator, and was credited as an architect of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, when nations came together to agree a plan to tackle climate change.Figueres has co-authored new book "The Future We Choose" alongside Tom Rivett-Carnac, a former climate and energy policy adviser, examining our prospects in the next 10 years. On this decade our future pivots, but there are reasons for optimism, she suggests. Among them, the young women who are emerging as leaders in climate activism.Find out more about Call to Earth and the extraordinary people working for a more sustainable futureCNN's Zain Asher interviewed Figueres in New York. The extracts below have been edited for length and clarity.Read MoreZain Asher: You've said how critical the next 10 years are to humanity's long-term future. Does it frighten you that more people aren't alarmed by that?Christiana Figueres: Yes. It sounds like a hyperbole, but it's not. The fact is that we now have 10 years to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to half of where they are now. The frightening thing is that if we get to 2030 and we haven't done that, there is no way that we can put that destructive genie back in the bottle.This is about the very unique circumstances that humans are enjoying now, which is a sweet spot of environmental conditions that have only been around for a few thousand years. The planet frankly doesn't care. It's about us. This is a very important opportunity that decides the future of humankind.ZA: Where does gender equality figure in the fight?CF: Most of the young leaders on climate change today, those who are taking kids out to the streets are women. That is so exciting. Young, brilliant women that I have the huge honor to have met so many of. I'm calling them women ... they're not even 18, but they're acting like adults -- and many adults are still acting like children.Read: Meet the women racing to save the northern white rhino from extinctionI think most women are more collaborative than most men, and this is about radical collaboration. I think women tend to think more long-term. I also think that we come at the role of stewardship much easier than men. I think for all of those reasons, that's why we see so many young women coming forward as young, fantastic leaders that are mobilizing youth.ZA: What advice would you give to women eager to instigate change in their life?CF: Figure out what your passion is. If you're into climate change, fantastic, join the pride. But wherever you want to go into -- women's issues, health, industry, engineering -- choose what your passion is and then pursue it with everything you have. Because honestly, our voices are being much more appreciated, and where they're not, that's exactly where we need to press more.Young climate activists Shari Crespi (L), Greta Thunberg (C) and Vanessa Nakate (R), at a press conference in Madrid, on December 6, 2019.ZA: How does a society get from thinking in our own self-interest to thinking about what is better for the whole community?CF: The first thing that we should be concerned about is our personal health. If we continue to live in congested, polluted, crowded, inefficient transport cities, then we're not doing the best for our lungs, we're not doing the best for time management and we're doing the planet terrible damage. By getting rid of the internal combustion engine -- which at this point belongs in a museum -- now we have cities that are actually designed and run for people, as opposed to cars.We have to begin to understand that addressing climate change is a huge opportunity. Most people think about it as a huge burden, "We're going to go back to the caves." It's actually taking advantage of many of the new technologies to give us much better quality lives.Motorists drive along a road under heavy smog conditions, in New Delhi on November 3, 2019.ZA: What steps can we take as individuals to make a difference?CF: The first thing is food: Consuming red meat is bad thing for the planet. So you can better your health, and do something for the planet by starting to give up some meat. You can give it up on Mondays or on Tuesdays or at breakfast or at lunch. You don't have to turn into this wonderful meatless angel overnight. But you can start on the process.To be energy efficient in your home, in your office, actually saves you money because you're not paying for unneeded energy and you are contributing to the planet.Watch: Five simple ways to save the planetPeople who are in a very privileged position of already having savings, look at where those savings are. You should ask your asset manager. Because if that money is invested in high carbon, in the coal industry, or even in the oil and gas industry, you're going to lose your money. You don't want to have your portfolio lose value over the next five, 10, 15 years. That's good for you and it's good for the planet.ZA: When your time is done, what do you hope will be your legacy?CF: I don't care if I've made a difference. What I care about is, have we collectively made a difference? This is our last chance. By 2030 I will be 73; we will know if we stand any chance to stabilize what has already started. I don't have to wait until I'm 107. That is why I am dedicating everything that I have to these 10 years.

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Story highlightsJudges agree to a request for a new examination of the Costa ConcordiaThe decision could mean a delay of months in the legal processCapt. Francesco Schettino asked for permission to tour the ship's bridge and engine roomSchettino's lawyers want to show that he was not solely responsible for the disasterJudges in the trial of the captain of the wrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia agreed Wednesday to his request for a new examination of the ship, Costa Cruises spokesman Davide Barbano told CNN from inside the court.Lawyers for Capt. Francesco Schettino had asked the panel of three judges on Monday for permission to tour the ship's bridge and engine room as part of a defense strategy he says will prove Schettino was not the only person responsible for the disaster. The move could delay the legal process for months. INTERACTIVE: How ill-fated cruise liner was raisedSchettino's defense is trying to prove that the ship's watertight doors did not function properly, and that is the reason the ship sank, leading to the loss of 32 lives during the evacuation.A special team of divers will have to examine parts of the ship which are still under water, including the engine room and watertight doors. Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disaster Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The refloated wreck of the Costa Concordia is towed to the Italian port of Genoa on Sunday, July 27, to be scrapped, ending the ship's final journey two and a half years after it capsized at a cost of 32 lives. Hide Caption 1 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The Concordia is towed into the port of Genoa on July 27. Hide Caption 2 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Tugboats tow the wreck of the Costa Concordia as it leaves Italy's Giglio Island on Wednesday, July 23. Hide Caption 3 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A view from a porthole shows the wreck of the Costa Concordia as it's being towed on July 23. It'll take about two years to dismantle the massive cruise liner.Hide Caption 4 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The Costa Concordia cruise ship sits in front of the harbor of Giglio Island after it was refloated using air tanks attached to its sides on Tuesday, July 22. Environmental concerns prompted the decision to undertake the expensive and difficult process of refloating the ship rather than taking it apart on site.Hide Caption 5 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The ship's name appears above the water on Monday, July 21. The ship is expected to arrive in Genoa on Sunday, August 27.Hide Caption 6 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Tugboats pull the Costa Concordia after the first stage of the refloating operation on Wednesday, July 16. Hide Caption 7 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A small boat passes by the wreckage on Tuesday, July 15.Hide Caption 8 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Water is expelled from the caissons hooked onto the Costa Concordia on Monday, July 14. The ship will be towed north to the port in Genoa, Italy.Hide Caption 9 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Thirty-two people died when the 114,000-ton vessel, seen here on July 14, ran aground off Giglio in January 2012.Hide Caption 10 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – In December 2013, crews managed to rotate the ship into an upright position.Hide Caption 11 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – To float the ship, seen here on Thursday, June 26, crews attached 30 steel tanks to fill with compressed air.Hide Caption 12 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Ship captain Francesco Schettino, left, returned to the Concordia in February for the first time since he ran the liner aground. He is on trial on charges of manslaughter, causing a maritime disaster and abandoning ship with passengers still on board. He denies wrongdoing.Hide Caption 13 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Experts inspect the ship's damage in January. They boarded the vessel to collect new evidence, focusing on the ship's bridge and the onboard elevators.Hide Caption 14 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The wreckage of the Costa Concordia cruise ship sits near the harbor of Giglio on Tuesday, September 17, after a salvage crew rolled the ship off its side. Hide Caption 15 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The ship had been lying on its side for 20 months off the island of Giglio. Here, members of the U.S. company Titan Salvage and the Italian marine contractor Micoperi pass by the wreckage.Hide Caption 16 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Damage to the right side of the ship is apparent in September.Hide Caption 17 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Using a vast system of steel cables and pulleys, maritime engineers work on Monday, September 16, to hoist the ship's massive hull off the reef where it capsized.Hide Caption 18 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The project to upright the Costa Concordia continues on September 16. The nearly $800 million effort reportedly is the largest maritime salvage operation ever.Hide Caption 19 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A water line marks the former level of the stricken Costa Concordia as the salvaging operation continues on September 16. The procedure, known as parbuckling, has never been carried out on a vessel as large as Costa Concordia before.Hide Caption 20 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Members of Titan and Micoperi work at the wreck site early on September 16. Hide Caption 21 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Technicians work to salvage the half-submerged ship in July 2013.Hide Caption 22 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Giant hollow boxes have been attached to the side of the ship, seen here in May 2013. Attempts to refloat the ship will be aided by the compartments.Hide Caption 23 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A commemorative plaque honoring the victims of the cruise disaster is unveiled in Giglio on January 14, 2013.Hide Caption 24 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Survivors, grieving relatives and locals release lanterns into the sky in Giglio after a minute of silence on January 13, 2013, marking the one-year anniversary of the shipwreck. The 32 lanterns -- one for each of the victims -- were released at 9:45 p.m. local time, the moment of impact.Hide Caption 25 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A man holds an Italian flag on his balcony overlooking the port of Giglio on January 13, 2013.Hide Caption 26 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A man works in front of the shipwreck on January 12, 2013.Hide Caption 27 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A couple walks along the port of Giglio at night on January 12, 2013.Hide Caption 28 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A man sits in his boat in front of the half-submerged cruise ship on January 8, 2013.Hide Caption 29 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Cranes and floating decks surrounding the ship light up the dusk sky on January 9, 2013.Hide Caption 30 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Workers stand on the edge of the ship on January 8, 2013.Hide Caption 31 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A crew passes by the hulking remains on January 7, 2013.Hide Caption 32 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – People enjoy a day in the sun with a view of the cruise liner on July 1, 2012.Hide Caption 33 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Military rescue workers approach the cruise liner on January 22, 2012.Hide Caption 34 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Members of the Italian coast guard conduct a search-and-rescue mission on January 21, 2012.Hide Caption 35 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Rescue operations to search for missing people resumed on January 20, 2012, after being suspended for a third time as conditions caused the vessel to shift on the rocks.Hide Caption 36 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The Costa Serena, the sister ship of the wrecked Costa Concordia, passes by on January 18, 2012.Hide Caption 37 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – A bird flies overhead the Costa Concordia on January 18, 2012. Rescue operations were suspended as the ship slowly sank farther into the sea.Hide Caption 38 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The ship was sailing a few hundred meters off the rocky Tuscan coastline.Hide Caption 39 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – An Italian coast guard helicopter flies over Giglio's harbor on January 16, 2012.Hide Caption 40 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Rescuers search the waters near the stricken ship on January 16, 2012.Hide Caption 41 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The Concordia, pictured on January 15, 2012, was on a Mediterranean cruise from Rome when it hit rocks off the coast of Giglio.Hide Caption 42 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – The ship starts keeling over early on January 14, 2012. Evacuation efforts started promptly but were made "extremely difficult" by the position of the listing ship, officials said.Hide Caption 43 of 44 Photos: Photos: The Costa Concordia disasterThe Costa Concordia disaster – Rescued passengers arrive at Porto Santo Stefano, Italy, on January 14, 2012. The Costa Concordia was carrying 3,200 passengers and 1,000 crew members.Hide Caption 44 of 44JUST WATCHEDCosta Concordia families still waitReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHCosta Concordia families still wait 02:59JUST WATCHEDHow much is this ship worth as scrap?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHHow much is this ship worth as scrap? 00:58READ: Concordia rightedThe liner, which crashed on the rocks off Giglio Island in January 2012, was rotated back to vertical last week after well over a year resting on its side. The unprecedented maneuver, called parbuckling, exposed a twisted mass of metal dotted with mattresses, passenger luggage and deck chairs on the ship's previously submerged starboard side. Now that the Concordia is upright, there can be further investigation of the captain's alleged mishandling of the ship. Defense lawyers for Schettino agreed with lawyers representing more than 200 civil parties against the captain, including Giglio Island and several passenger and environmental advocacy groups, in asking for a new examination of the ship. How cruise ship tragedy transformed an island paradiseProsecutors are expected to argue that Schettino's decision to take the cruise liner off course is what caused the loss of life, not secondary mistakes or malfunctions.Schettino also argued Monday that Indonesian helmsman Jacob Rusli Bin's failure to understand his command to turn away from the rocks led to the crash.Rusli Bin and four others were convicted in a plea deal in July for their role in the disaster. A Florence court is considering the validity of those plea bargain agreements.

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Gold Coast, Australia (CNN)There was a nod to the conventional worldwide image of Australia: golden beaches, surfboards, emus and kangaroos.Yet the abiding memory of the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, a multi-sport event which is regarded by some as an enduring reminder of British imperialism, will be the celebration of Australia's Indigenous population's role in the country's history.Follow @cnnsport Britain's Prince Charles opened Gold Coast 2018 on behalf of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth of countries and territories which once formed part of the British Empire.But the two-and-a-half-hour spectacle at the Carrara Stadium, broadcast to an expected global audience of a billion people, was a reminder that the host nation's past did not begin some 200 years ago with colonial rule.Charles removed the message from the Queen's Baton Relay, which has covered a distance of 230,000 kilometers over the course of 388 days, and then read out the Queen's recognition of Australia's rich history.Read More"The ancient stories told by the Indigenous people of Australia remind us that though we may be half a world away we are connected," he read. Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsElaine Thompson (Jamaica) – Thompson lit up the Rio 2016 Olympics, becoming the first woman to win gold in both individual Olympic sprint events since Florence Griffith Joyner at Seoul 1988.Hide Caption 1 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsShaunae Miller (Bahamas) – In one of the most striking moments of the 2016 Olympics, Miller dived across the line to win 400m gold, edging out Allyson Felix of the US. Hide Caption 2 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsCaster Semenya (South Africa) – A two-time Olympic 800m champion, Semenya has recently begun running in the 1,500m and she could compete on two fronts in April.Hide Caption 3 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsValerie Adams (New Zealand) – Capable of throwing a shot over 21 meters, Adams is the first woman in history to win four consecutive individual world titles in a track and field event. The two-time Olympic champion has only been beaten twice in major world events since 2006.Hide Caption 4 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsKeshorn Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) – He may only have taken up the javelin aged 15 but "Keshie" Walcott had won Olympic gold in London before his 20th birthday. He followed up with bronze in Rio.Hide Caption 5 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsEliza McCartney (New Zealand) – The Kiwi won pole vault bronze at Rio 2016 in her first ever Olympics and, having only recently turned 21, still has her best years ahead of her.Hide Caption 6 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsNicol David (Malaysia) – Widely considered one of the the greatest female squash players of all time, David was world No. 1 for a staggering 108 consecutive months, only losing her throne in September 2015. She will be looking for a third consecutive Commonwealth gold in April?Hide Caption 7 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsLee Chog Wei (Malaysia) – The most successful Malaysian Olympian in history, Lee was the world No. 1 badminton player for 199 consecutive weeks. The 35-year-old has taken home silver at the past three Olympic Games.Hide Caption 8 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsMax Whitlock (England) – His nation's most successful gymnast, Englishman Whitlock has five Olympic medals to his name, including gold in the men's floor exercises and pommel horse at Rio 2016.Hide Caption 9 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsCatherine Skinner (Australia) – Skinner became the first Australian to win Olympic gold in a shooting event for 12 years when she triumphed at Rio 2016 in the trap.Hide Caption 10 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsJerry Tuwai (Fiji) – Growing up in a shanty with no electricity, Tuwai used plastic bottles for rugby balls and a roundabout for a pitch. Now, as an Olympic gold medalist and captain of his country, the 28-year-old will be determined to add a Commonwealth crown.Hide Caption 11 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsCharlotte Caslick (Australia) – Having never even played the sport until her late teens, Caslick was named World Rugby Sevens women's Player of the Year in 2016. Still just 22, the all-rounder is already an Olympic gold medalist.Hide Caption 12 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsKyle Chalmers (Australia) – The teenage freestyle swimmer beat an experienced field to take gold in the Rio 2016 100m final. He was the first Australian to win the particular event since 1968.Hide Caption 13 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsAdam Peaty (England) – A world record holder in both the 50m and 100m, Peaty has made no secret of his desire to be the Michael Phelps of breaststroke, recently taking CNN Sport through his secrets of swimming success.Hide Caption 14 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsPenny Oleksiak (Canada) – When Oleksiak (R) won the women's 100m freestyle final at Rio 2016, many of the headlines focused on the woman she tied with for gold. Simone Manuel of the US (L) was the first African-American Olympic swimming champion in history, but it should not be forgotten Oleksiak will still be just 17 years old when she competes on the Gold Coast.Hide Caption 15 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsJazz Carlin (Wales) – The first Welsh woman to win a Commonwealth swimming gold since 1974, Carlin has a great chance to retain her title in April, having won silver medals in both the 400m and 800m freestyle at Rio 2016.Hide Caption 16 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsAlistair & Jonathan Brownlee (England) – Alistair Brownlee (L) may be the only triathlete to win two Olympic titles, but his younger brother Jonny (R) isn't half bad either, having taken silver at Rio 2016 and the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Hide Caption 17 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsAlex Marshall & Paul Foster (Scotland) – With 11 world singles titles and seven Commonwealth Games golds between them, Foster and Marshall are the undisputed kings of lawn bowls.Hide Caption 18 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsMaryam Usman (Nigeria) – The reigning commonwealth champion in the women's +75kg category will hope to improve on her disappointing showing at the past Olympics, when she blamed a lack of preparation.Hide Caption 19 of 20 Photos: 71 nations, 275 eventsSakshi Malik (India) – The first woman from India to win a medal in Olympic wrestling, Malik took bronze in the -58kg freestyle in Rio, building on the silver she won at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Who are you looking forward to seeing at the Commonwealth Games? Have your say on CNN Sport's Facebook pageHide Caption 20 of 20READ: A guide to the Commonwealth Games Aboriginal protests Hours before the ceremony began, the Queen's baton relay was delayed by Indigenous activists holding a sit-in. They held aloft Australian Aboriginal flags and signs reading "Not the Queen's Land."Australia's Indigenous population is composed of mainland Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, who live in northern Queensland on the islands between Australia and Papua New Guinea.JUST WATCHEDWhat are the Commonwealth Games?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHWhat are the Commonwealth Games? 01:23We are buzzing ✨🎉✨That's how you kick off 11 days of unforgettable sport! Head over to our Facebook for a full album of the #GC2018 Opening Ceremony! #SHARETHEDREAM https://t.co/Ph82XAL8ni pic.twitter.com/RlVzLxJ5RA— Gold Coast 2018 (@GC2018) April 4, 2018 But on basic standards of living -- from health, to education, to employment -- Australia's Indigenous population is being left far behind.Flanked by a significant police presence, protestors were also present outside the Carrara Stadium before the Games officially got underway.Large protests marred the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006, the last time the country hosted a sporting event on this scale, but the discord of 12 years ago has not yet been matched on the Gold Coast.And whether the representation of Australia's Indigenous past in such a global ceremony will help soothe the anger of those who believe an important part of the country's history is being overlooked is a moot point.JUST WATCHEDAthletes take the CNN Commonwealth Games QuizReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHAthletes take the CNN Commonwealth Games Quiz 02:12 READ: Aussie sister act bidding to be golden girls on the Gold CoastFlags flying in unisonThe ceremony began with cameras focusing on an Aboriginal family in the crowd. They were the relatives of Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, the man who designed the medals for these Games.The artist's 11-year-old niece, Isabella Graham, made visible a message on her smartphone which read "welcome to the oldest living culture on earth" -- Australia's First Nations peoples is one of the longest living civilizations on earth.She then activated a digital countdown from 65,000, a reference to the number of years the history of Australia's Indigenous population spans.Our #GC2018 Commemorative Medal features a whale design by artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins. A whale's migration travels the QLD coastline, passing our event cities. Symbolic of the journey an athlete takes to prepare for competition. More here ➡️ https://t.co/z4mQ15ss9z pic.twitter.com/NxfdfmkNMc— Gold Coast 2018 (@GC2018) April 4, 2018 Heavy rain for a 10-minute period at the start lessened the impact of a blue dome of pyrotechnics which represented the planet, but the brief downpour did not dampen the mood.There was a live segment from Surfers Paradise, the famous beach area in this part of eastern Australia, and the acclaimed William Barton played the didgeridoo.Mau Power, the first rapper from the Torres Strait to break into the Australian music scene, performed, as did Queensland-born singer Christine Anu and pop star Delta Goodrem.Alongside the Australian flag flew the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and as the ceremony came to its conclusion Luther Cora, a contemporary Aboriginal artist, and his family conducted a traditional smoking ceremony.It is a custom still widely practiced among many Indigenous Australians and involves the burning of various native plants to cleanse in the smoke and connect with good spirits. Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastAustralia's stunning Gold Coast will stage the 2018 Comonwealth Games from April 4-15. Here are the venues that will host the event on the country's East coast.Hide Caption 1 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastCarrara Stadium – The heartbeat of this year's Commonwealth Games is the Carrara Stadium and its capacity has been boosted from 27,500 to 40,000. the venue will host track and field events as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. The arena is home to AFL team the Gold Coast Suns.Hide Caption 2 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastCoolangatta beach – Views don't get much better than the dazzling Coolangatta beach, which will morph into the beach volleyball arena for the Commonwealth Games. Up to 4,000 will pack onto the shores of the Gold Coast for the action. Hide Caption 3 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastTownsville Entertainment and Convention Center – Australia is renowned for its sunny beaches and crystal seas, and Townsville, one of the three host locations outside the Gold Coast, is no exception. Close to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, the Queensland city will host basketball fixtures at this year's Games. Hide Caption 4 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastCairns Convention Center – Basketball heats will also take place in Cairns. The Center here has a capacity of 5,000. Hide Caption 5 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastOptus Aquatic Center – Stunning sands will be easy to find for fans in Australia, which is hosting its sixth Commonwealth Games. Down on the seafront is the Optus Aquatic Center, where spectators can catch diving and swimming events. Hide Caption 6 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastSouthport Broadwater Parklands – This park will host the triathlon, where England's Brownlee brothers will look to defend their one-two secured in Glasgow in 2014. Hide Caption 7 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastRobina Stadium – Home to the NRL's Gold Coast Titans, the 27,500-seat stadium will play host the rugby sevens. South Africa won in 2014, the first time a team other than New Zealand lifted the trophy. A women's competition will take place for the first time ever this year. Hide Caption 8 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastOxenford Studios – Better known as the set of a blockbuster movie, these Gold Coast studios will be transformed into venues for table tennis and boxing with a capacity of 3,000. Hide Caption 9 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastGold Coast Hockey Center – Situated in Labrador's Keith Hunt Park, this year's hockey venue has the luxury of two new, synthetic pitches. Australia has historically dominated this event, with the men triumphing every year since the sport's Commonwealth inception in 1998 and only an India victory in 2002 tarnishing the women's record. Hide Caption 10 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastAnna Meares Velodrome – Track cycling will be held in Brisbane at this 4,000-seat, $59-million venue, named after the retired Australian athlete who won two Olympic and five Commonwealth titles. The other Brisbane site of the Games is the Belmont Shooting Center. Hide Caption 11 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastNerang Mountain Bike Trails – A year-long project throughout 2016 helped revamp the trails and facilities of the Nerang National Park in preparation for the mountain bike competition. Hide Caption 12 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastBroadbeach Bowls Club – Bowls has a long tradition at the Commonwealth Games, dating back to the inaugural British Empire Games -- as it was then called -- in 1930. The 2018 event will be held in a spruced-up venue next to the sea. Hide Caption 13 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastCarrara Sports and Leisure Centre – Weightlifting, badminton, powerlifting and wrestling will all be hosted in the shadow of the Carrara Stadium.Hide Caption 14 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastCoomera Indoor Sports Centre – The Coomera Indoor Sports Center is the largest purpose-built arena that the 2018 Commonwealth Games has to offer. The 7,500-capacity venue will host gymnastics and netball. Hide Caption 15 of 16 Photos: Exploring Australia's Gold CoastCurrumbin beachfront – Road cycling and race walking will start and finish on the picturesque Currumbin Bay. Pictured is a test event of the Cycling Road Race. Hide Caption 16 of 16READ: NZ'S Bond switches strokes for spokesAn uncertain Royal futureThe Commonwealth is a larger entity now than it was at the Queen's coronation in 1953.#GC2018 has been declared OPEN! What an amazing opening ceremony, we're still buzzing from the excitement! #SHARETHEDREAM 🙌 https://t.co/uyeAAvnYi8— Gold Coast 2018 (@GC2018) April 4, 2018 On her accession to the throne, she also became head of state in seven of the Commonwealth's eight members. Today she is head of state of 15 realms among 53 members, all but two of which -- Mozambique and Rwanda -- are countries and territories which formed part of the British Empire.But the Royal visit Down Under has come at a time when support for the monarchy, according to the Sunday Times, has fallen to an all-time low in the country, with a recent poll putting support at retaining the British sovereign as head of state at 22%.Last July, Labor leader Bill Shorten said the party would hold a referendum by the end of his first term, should he win the next election, on whether Australia should become a republic. Photos: By royal approvalThe words of the Queen will once more open the Commonwealth Games, this year in the Gold Coast, Australia.Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalWhile not in attendance, her speech will be delivered from a written note inside the Queen's Baton Relay, which has traveled throughout the Commonwealth before the Games.Hide Caption 2 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalThe Queen has had a long association with the Games during her reign. Here she hands out a medal at the 1970 Games in Edinburgh.Hide Caption 3 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalShe has tried to play a close role in every Games since, whether handing out medals or at the opening and/or closing ceremonies.Hide Caption 4 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalShe was on hand to open the 2002 Games along with former England football captain David Beckham.Hide Caption 5 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalShe was absent from the Games in India in 2010 but again took part in the Queen's Baton Relay.Hide Caption 6 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalShe was, however, in attendance in Glasgow 2014, meeting the likes of Australian hurdler Sally Pearson.Hide Caption 7 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalBut she has opted to stay away from Australia having cut down on her long-distance foreign travel.Hide Caption 8 of 9 Photos: By royal approvalInstead, her son Prince Charles will be on hand to read out the speech from the Queen's Baton Relay.Hide Caption 9 of 9READ: Queen Elizabeth's 'secret message in a bottle''Friendly Games' If the Australia's constitutional future is unclear, so to arguably is the fate of an event which is in its ninth decade.Many of the participants in a competition often referred to as the "Friendly Games" are not Olympic all-stars, though there are significant figures competing over the next 11 days -- Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Alistair Brownlee, former Olympic swimming gold medalist Chad Le Clos and track and field stars Caster Semenya and Valarie Adams, to name a few.In this sport-obsessed country hosting the Games for a fifth time and eager to forget about the national cricket team's ball-tampering scandal, this sporting festival should prove a welcome distraction.More than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations will compete for 275 gold medals.Never before at a major multi-sport event have there been the same number of men's and women's medal events, while Gold Coast 2018 also has the largest program of disability sport in the competition's history.History has been celebrated and it has already been made. 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Gatwick Airport, England (CNN)A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of "the criminal use of drones" at Gatwick following several days of disruption at Britain's second busiest airport.The 47-year-old man and 54-year-old woman were arrested in Crawley -- the closest major town to the airport -- late Friday evening, police said, on suspicion of disrupting civil aviation services "to endanger or likely to endanger safety of operations or persons." The suspects, both from Crawley, remained in custody as of 11 a.m. (6 a.m. ET) on Saturday."Our investigations are still ongoing, and our activities at the airport continue to build resilience to detect and mitigate further incursions from drones, by deploying a range of tactics," Sussex Police Superintendent James Collis said.How can a drone bring an airport to a standstill?"The arrests we have made are a result of our determination to keep the public safe from harm, every line of inquiry will remain open to us until we are confident that we have mitigated further threats to the safety of passengers."Read MoreThe airport aims to run a full schedule of flights on Saturday but warned travelers to expect some delays and cancellations. Passengers were advised to continue checking the status of their flights with their airline before setting out.There are 757 flights scheduled for Saturday, carrying more than 124,000 passengers, an airport spokesman said.Gatwick Airport is slowly getting back to normal on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.Flights from Gatwick were briefly suspended again on Friday after another reported sighting of a drone. That closure came after more than 32 hours of complete shutdown due to repeated drone sightings Wednesday into Thursday.An airport spokeswoman told CNN officials were made aware of the latest unconfirmed sightings at about 5:20 p.m. (12:20 p.m. ET) Friday and closed the runway as a precaution. Flights in and out of the airport south of London later resumed.In a statement, the spokeswoman said: "While we investigated, airfield movements were suspended. This was a precautionary measure as safety remains our main priority." Thousands of people have been stranded at the airport this week as their flights were canceled or delayed. Arriving flights have been diverted to other airports around the UK or even as far afield as Paris and Amsterdam. About 1,000 flights have been canceled or diverted in total, affecting up to 150,000 passengers since Wednesday evening. Many more were due over the weekend, with 2.6 million people expected to pass through Gatwick over the Christmas-New Year period."Passengers should expect some delays and cancellations as we continue to recover our operations following three days of disruption and are advised to check with their airline before traveling to the airport," an airport spokesman said.Whoever is found to be behind the disruption could face up to five years in prison for endangering the safety of an aircraft. Transport and aviation bodies have called for the laws on drone use to be tightened in the wake of the incident, with pilots' union Balpa saying an exclusion zone around airports should be extended from 1 kilometer to 5 kilometers (3 miles)."It is now obvious that that must happen urgently. This incident also reinforces the need for registration and licensing of operators so that the police can track and trace drones," spokesman Brian Strutton said.CNN's Nada Bashir reported from Gatwick Airport and Laura Smith-Spark reported and wrote from London.

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(CNN)If March's weather is anything like what roared through Texas and the rest of the central and southern US in February... we're in deep trouble. Often, March's weather can be this ferocious. Have you ever heard of the saying, "March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb"?While the saying most likely started as a reference to astronomy, referencing the position of the constellations Leo (a lion) and Aries (a ram, or lamb) in the night sky -- it quickly evolved into a succinct summation of March's changing weather as the seasons change from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This well-known proverb means that March is a month in which you can experience a Lion's fierce roar of frigid cold, the long white teeth of biting winds that can cut through flesh; and the gentle softness, the warmth of fluffy white fleece, and the innocent kiss of sunshine like a docile newborn lamb. It turns out proverbs like this one hold a lot of weight, and are many times accurate. Here is why. Read MoreThe proverb has stood the test of timeLike many proverbs for the month of March, it can be traced back to Thomas Fuller's 1732 compendium, "Gnomologia; Adagies and Proverbs; Wise Sentences and Witty Sayings, Ancient and Modern, Foreign and British."Fuller compiled numerous proverbs and studied weather lore across many countries through the late 1600s and early 1700s.JUST WATCHEDHow useful is the Farmer's Almanac?ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHHow useful is the Farmer's Almanac? 01:04Weather folklore contained in books like Fuller's were often ways to help people prepare for typical weather conditions that lay ahead, often times in reference to planting and harvesting of crops, and can often be accurate, thanks to prevailing winds and weather patterns. Typically across the US, the month of March is still in the grip of harsh winter realms, providing more of the same brutal cold, wind and snow, especially in the first days of the month. But as the transitional month moves along, it often leads to glimpses of spring's beauty and warmth. In the beginning, it might not have had anything to do with weatherThis proverb may have evolved into the weather saying we have today by first relating to the heavenly stars above. It is believed that this saying has more to do with the month beginning with the constellation Leo. Leo (the lion) rises in the east to start March and ends the month with the constellation Aries (the ram, or lamb) setting in the west.It is believed that this saying was adapted to include the weather, with its wild swings we generally expect for this transitional month.It didn't take long for early American colonists to realize that the New World's weather pattern was much like their native lands across England and surrounding countries, where extreme weather shifts could profoundly affect their livelihoods from one week to the next. The Northern Hemisphere shares the same jet stream, providing similar swings in weather, in America as they do across Europe. A similar pattern of mainly westerly influence with cold, harsh north winds bringing heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures are common in winter, while warm winds from the south can bring tranquil warmth more frequently as the month progresses.Different variations developed for different locations Some may be familiar with a reverse version of the proverb: "March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion." This "reverse" of the proverb is hard to trace in its origin, but definitely makes sense if you consider those who traveled westward with the American expansion to Western states.These western states can have incredible temperature swings this month as the polar jet stream moves from it's preferred position near Canada over the winter to a more southerly route during the spring. This tends to cause many states in the Western US to experience some of their heavier snowfalls from the end of March and into April -- thus the lion (and the harsh weather it represents) coming at the end of the month. March is the snowiest month of the year (1991-2020) for stations shown as a red dot. April is the snowiest month for stations shown with a white dot! ❄️😮 pic.twitter.com/xlpd5tFHIH— Brian Brettschneider (@Climatologist49) February 28, 2021 In Scotland they say, "March comes in with adders' heads and goes out with peacocks' tails." An Adder is Scotland's sole venomous snake. A timid creature and unlikely to bite unless threatened. Again, showing a feared image of winter, with the beauty and splendor the weather at the end of March can bring. In the Netherlands, they say; "Maart roert zijn staart," which means "March stirs its tail" -- evidence of the variety and extremes that can come day to day this time of year. All the same for the roller coaster of wacky weather we call March.The history of weather lore Weather proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation. A simple saying, a rhyme, a limerick, etc., help us forecast the weather for the coming days or season. Many are Old English in origin that have found their way to America and the early colonists searching for a new world. Weather proverbs also originate from days gone by from almost every country in the world. But, only those with similar weather patterns usually hold true where you live. Weather lore itself can be traced to Greek philosophers' works; those who studied the stars and astrology; those who studied the seas for navigation and the winds to farm. Many are geared toward certain months of the year, and some for "days of the year" as in those for patron saints, thanks to the Middle Ages. Whether it was the farmer in a field, the sailor on a ship or the poet in the woods ... these proverbs continue to ring true.As the month of March continues, will the 'Luck of the Irish' be with us? We'll have to wait and see.

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London (CNN)Before Covid-19, Nicolas Rimoldi had never attended a protest.But somewhere along the pandemic's long and tortuous road, which saw his native Switzerland imposing first one lockdown, then another, and finally introducing vaccination certificates, Rimoldi decided he had had enough. Now he leads Mass-Voll, one of Europe's largest youth-orientated anti-vaccine passport groups.Because he has chosen not to get vaccinated, student and part-time supermarket cashier Rimoldi is -- for now, at least -- locked out of much of public life. Without a vaccine certificate, he can no longer complete his degree or work in a grocery store. He is barred from eating in restaurants, attending concerts or going to the gym. "People without a certificate like me, we're not a part of society anymore," he said. "We're excluded. We're like less valuable humans."Read MoreAs the pandemic has moved into its third year, and the Omicron variant has sparked a new wave of cases, governments around the world are still grappling with the challenge of bringing the virus under control. Vaccines, one of the most powerful weapons in their armories, have been available for a year but a small, vocal minority of people -- such as Rimoldi -- will not take them. Faced with lingering pockets of vaccine hesitancy, or outright refusal, many nations are imposing ever stricter rules and restrictions on unvaccinated people, effectively making their lives more difficult in an effort to convince them to get their shots. In doing so, they are testing the boundary between public health and civil liberties -- and heightening tensions between those who are vaccinated and those who are not. Nicolas Rimoldi at a protest this year. He says his movement, which campaigns against vaccine passports, is "not anti-vax" and that people who have been vaccinated attend its demonstrations."We will not allow a tiny minority of unhinged extremists to impose its will on our entire society," Germany's new Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said last month, targeting the violent fringes of the anti-vaccine movement. Vaccine passports have been in place for months to gain entry to hospitality venues in much of the European Union. But as Delta and Omicron infections have surged and inoculation rollouts have stalled, some governments have gone further. Austria imposed Europe's first lockdown for the unvaccinated and is scheduled to introduce mandatory shots from February 1. Germany has banned unvaccinated people from most areas of public life, and the country's Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach, warned in December that: "without mandatory vaccination I do not see us managing further waves in the long term."And France's President Emmanuel Macron last week told Le Parisien newspaper that he "really wants to piss off" the unvaccinated. "We're going to keep doing it until the end," he said. "This is the strategy."Rule-breaking and subterfugeThe scientific basis for anti-Covid measures is solid: Vaccines have been proven to reduce transmission, substantially slash the likelihood of serious illness and decrease the burden on healthcare systems. Many of the restrictions also have broad public support -- Switzerland's were recently backed comfortably in a referendum -- as majority-vaccinated populations tire of obstacles blocking their path out of the pandemic.And real-world data shows that impact; European countries with highly vaccinated populations, such as Spain and Portugal, have been less badly affected by more recent waves of infection and have been able to open up their economies, while those with stuttering rollouts have faced severe restrictions and spikes in hospitalizations.But the latest rounds of curbs have fueled anger among those unwilling to take a shot, many of whom are now slipping out of society -- or resorting to subterfuge and rule-breaking to create their own communities, citing their right to "freedom.""On Monday I was with 50 people eating in a restaurant -- the police wouldn't be happy if they saw us," Rimoldi told CNN, boasting of illegal dinners and social events with unvaccinated friends that he likened to Prohibition-era speakeasies -- but which public health experts describe as reckless and dangerous.Thousands of people have attended protests in Paris against France's "Pass Sanitaire" vaccine passport.Attendees will hand in their phones to avoid word of their meetings getting out, and will visit restaurants, cinemas or other venues whose owners were sympathetic to their cause, he said. "Yes, it's not legal, but in our point of view the certificate is illegal," Rimoldi added unapologetically."[Some] people have a very twisted idea of what freedom is," said Suzanne Suggs, professor of communication at the University of Lugano's public health institute. "They're arguing it's their individual right to harm others."Martin McKee, professor of European public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine said "the vast majority of people everywhere" were supportive of measures to combat Covid. "These people are the exceptions," he said. "But what can you do? You don't really want to make martyrs of these people -- if they choose to (gather), they're putting themselves and others at risk."'A two-class society'"We live in a two-class society now," Rimoldi told CNN. "It's horrible. It's a nightmare."But if life as an unvaccinated person in Europe is a nightmare, it is one from which Rimoldi and his followers could easily wake up. Unlike in poorer parts of the world where some are desperate to receive doses, access to Covid-19 vaccines is plentiful in the EU. The effects of the shots have been clear for some time; across Europe, regions with lower rates of vaccine uptake have suffered more severe waves of hospitalizations and deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in November that the lives of 470,000 people in Europe aged 60 and over have been saved by vaccines since the rollout began, though it has cautioned against vaccine mandates except as "an absolute last resort ... only applicable when all other feasible options to improve vaccine uptake have been exhausted." WHO's regional director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, warned in December that: "What is acceptable in one society and community may not be effective and acceptable in another." Rimoldi insists that his group is "not anti-mask" and "not anti-vax" -- concerned purely with democracy and legality, rather than the science of the vaccine -- though its social media pages have recirculated extreme anti-vaccination websites."At our demonstrations there's many people who are fully vaccinated," he claimed, adding: "They say, 'Hey, the government lied to us'" about vaccine rollouts meaning the end of Covid restrictions.He was unwilling to discuss the vaccine itself, saying only that he refused it as a matter of principle. "We don't talk much about the vaccine ... that's not one of the topics we discuss," he said when asked whether he agreed the shots had done more good than harm.Several campaigners CNN spoke to also expressed concerns that each new set of rules imposed in the name of halting the spread of coronavirus was part of a "slippery slope" of never-ending restrictions.But vaccine passports or some form of certification -- the measures that Rimoldi and others protest loudly -- appear to have aided rollouts. A study by the University of Oxford, published in December, found that such policies have led more people to take up the shot ​​in France, Israel, Switzerland and Italy. Alexander Schallenberg, the former Austrian Chancellor who imposed a lockdown on his country's unvaccinated population, said in November that its vaccine uptake was "shamefully low." At the time around 65% of Austria's population was fully inoculated against Covid-19 -- one of the lower rates in the EU -- but recent stricter measures have seen that rate rise to over 70%.Germany has banned unvaccinated people from some public spaces, and is moving towards imposing mandatory vaccines.Families dividedAs controls have tightened, groups such as Rimoldi's have become increasingly disruptive; few weekends now pass without loud protests in European cities. And anger at restrictive Covid measures has led many who previously considered themselves apolitical to join in.Even before the pandemic, vaccine hesitancy in Europe was strongly correlated to a populist distrust of mainstream parties and governments. One study published in the European Journal of Public Health in 2019 found "a highly significant positive association between the percentage of people in a country who voted for populist parties and the percentage who believe that vaccines are not important and not effective." But leaders of anti-restriction movements are presenting their campaigns as more inclusive and representative than those studies would suggest."We have farmers, lawyers, artists, musicians -- the whole range of people you can imagine," Rimoldi said. Mass-Voll is aimed specifically at Swiss young people, and boasts that it has amassed more followers on Instagram than the official youth wings of any of the country's major political parties.Christian Fiala, the vice president of Austria's MFG party, which was formed specifically to oppose lockdowns, mask-wearing and Covid passports, told CNN: "It's really a movement which comes from the whole population." MFG caused a ballot box shock last September, winning seats in one of Austria's provincial parliaments. "Most of those who voted for us have never been really politically active in that sense, but they are so upset," he said. "People are really fed up being locked in."In France, vaccination uptake is higher but those opposed to Covid rules are no quieter. Bruno Courcelle said he was not overly involved in politics before the pandemic -- now the 72-year-old mathematics lecturer is a regular at demonstrations against the vaccine, lockdowns and other Covid control measures.His stance has left him at odds with family, friends and colleagues. Speaking to CNN before Christmas, Courcelle was preparing for an uncomfortable festive family dinner."The rest of my family got vaccinated," he said, adding that he has had several arguments with relatives who fail to understand why he has joined the ranks of the anti-vaccination protesters. "My wife said 'Please, do not say anything [at the table],'" he said. "I will not start such a discussion myself ... [but] I will not stay silent letting leftists say their stupid things." Courcelle's own opinions are radical, extremist and, when they purport to rely on scientific claims, are easily debunked. Why Europe's fight against the pandemic is about to get much more dangerous He disputes the well-established effectiveness and safety of the vaccines, and claims nations are slipping into a "totalitarist (sic) world" distinguishable from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union only in the sense that it is global, rather than nationalistic.But Courcelle, who works part-time at the University of Bordeaux, where he has emeritus status, said he was comfortable cutting ties with those who disagree with him. His increasingly public opposition to the Covid-19 vaccine, and to restrictions on unvaccinated people, have left him isolated at work. "This is disappointing," he said. "I've sent emails to my close colleagues [about the vaccine] ... I had only one response, which was negative."When he attends protests, though, he says he finds people he understands.Suggs said this is one of the reasons for the movements' ongoing appeal. "It's like a fraternity or being a fan of a football club." People skeptical of government messaging are "looking for something social, and these groups have done an excellent job at inviting whoever will come," she said."I have met new people who share [my] opinions," said Courcelle.A protester wears a mask depicting syringes during a rally against coronavirus measures, Covid-19 health pass and vaccination in Geneva on October 9, 2021.Fuel on the fireTwo years on, and with opinions becoming more entrenched by the day, some experts fear it may be too late to bridge the divide between the authorities and those who have become vociferously opposed to vaccination measures."Those people who are against vaccination are going to be even louder whenever they're told: 'You vaccinate, or you die.' That fuels their fire," said Suggs."But I think if we continue to communicate in a way that tries to not upset them, then we don't do the rest of the population justice," she added. "They're harming people's health, they're causing deaths, and they are threatening the economy.""These groups are small, they're very loud, but they're very appealing because they have answers to questions that other people are not answering," Suggs said.And they are "not going away," warned McKee. "We need to make a very strong argument that being vaccinated is a manifestation of social solidarity," he said, adding that anti-vaccine protesters "undermine the solidarity that is so important for any country that is facing a threat."France's President Macron appears to have moved on from appealing to the refuseniks' sense of solidarity -- instead he's now hoping to annoy reluctant French citizens into getting their shots by requiring proof of vaccination for access to a range of everyday activities. "I'm not going to put them in jail, I'm not going to forcibly vaccinate them, and so, you have to tell them: From January 15, you will no longer be able to go to the restaurant, you will no longer be able to have a drink, go for a coffee, to the theater, you will no longer go to the movies," Macron told Le Parisien.But his plan -- and his choice of words -- have angered opposition politicians and vaccine opponents alike. Austria, the first EU country to pursue compulsory Covid jabs, has seen several large protests against the plan.The small posse of hardcore anti-vaccine protesters in France "are more visible, more motivated and vocal" than at earlier points in the pandemic, according to Jeremy Ward, a sociologist and researcher at France's National Institute of Health and Medical Research."They are an issue," he said. "In France, many people don't trust public institutions and public health agencies ... A lot of them end up in hospitals, taking up beds that they could have avoided." Ward estimates that between 5 and 10% of France's population is staunchly against the vaccine; a large rally against the vaccine pass, approved by France's lower house last Thursday, took place in Paris on Saturday.Those who refuse to get inoculated may accuse vaccine passport-wielding politicians of turning them into second-class citizens, but the French President, like many of his European counterparts, is unrepentant. Macron insists those who do not protect themselves and those around them from Covid-19 by getting vaccinated are "irresponsible" and thus deserving of such a fate."When my freedom threatens that of others, I become irresponsible," he said. "An irresponsible person is no longer a citizen."

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London (CNN)A pedigree heifer named after Posh Spice has been sold at a British auction for over $360,000 (£262,000,) breaking the world record for the prized Limousin breed.The fourteen-month-old Wilodge Poshspice also became the UK and Europe's most expensive bovine animal with the sale on January 29, according to the British Limousin Cattle Society.The offspring of the prize-winning Milbrook Gingerspice, Poshspice was described by her delighted breeders -- Christine Williams and Paul Tippets at Lodge Hill Farm in the English county of Shropshire -- as having the '"x-factor.""Because of the uncertain times we are in we weren't sure if we would be able to hold the sale," Williams told CNN. "But at the sale it just all took off." The maiden heifer "is the making of a supermodel on four legs," she said.Read MoreWhile the cow's name might appear to reflect a love of Victoria Beckham or the Spice Girls as a whole, Williams said it was a homage to the heifer's mother, Gingerspice."We believe she sold so well because of her pedigree, in particular her mother, Milbrook Gingerspice. She was a great animal and was rated very highly by fellow breeders," Williams explained.She was sold at Harrison and Heatherington auctioneers in Carlisle, Scotland, to Craig Douglas of AW Jenkinson Farms, Cumbria, England. "I am absolutely delighted to have her. We liked the look of her from the catalogue but at the auction it was clear she was the stand-out heifer at the market," Douglas told CNN. He plans on putting his new prize onto an IVF program, with her fertilized eggs to be implanted into other heifers. "We want to get as many calves off of her as we possibly can," he said.

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Story highlightsSwiss driver bosses Berlin race to reduce points gap with Lucas di Grassi to one pointResult sets up thrilling final race weekend in London at start of July (CNN)It could barely be any closer. The Formula E World Championship is set for a thrilling final weekend after Sebastien Buemi took the checkered flag at the Berlin ePrix on Saturday.The Swiss driver steered his Renault e.Dams car to victory on the streets of the German capital to close the gap with championship leader Lucas di Grassi to a single point. Abt Schaeffler driver di Grassi started the race down in eighth after disappointing in qualifying but came back strongly in the race to finish third, one place behind his teammate Daniel Abt. A delighted Abt roared with delight over the team radio as he secured second place in what is his home ePrix.Read More "Today was just amazing!" Abt said after stepping from his car. "So much support from all the people here."JUST WATCHEDBerlin ePrix: Buemi reignites title chargeReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHBerlin ePrix: Buemi reignites title charge 04:32 A packed crowd crammed in to the stands to watch as the race sped along some of it's most famous streets including Karl Marx Allee, which formed part of the circuit and pit lane. Buemi bossed proceedings from the start, squeezing past pole sitter, DS Virgin Racing's Jean-Eric Vergne at the first corner. The Frenchman responded by retaking the lead on the second lap before Buemi countered with a smart overtaking move on lap six and never looked back. Vergne would slip back to fifth overall as both Abt Schaeffler drivers tried to chase down Buemi while his Renault teammate Nico Prost eventually finished in fourth.Follow @cnnsport A good day for home drivers was completed by Mahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld who hails from Mönchengladbach.The 39-year-old was demoted to the back of the grid for a tyre pressure infringement in qualifying but hauled himself up to seventh at the finish. The season comes to a climax in London in the first weekend of July with two races running over consecutive days around Battersea Park.MORE: 'I think our racing is more fun than F1' Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixRound eight of this year's Formula E world championship is taking place in Berlin this weekend.Hide Caption 1 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixFormerly held at the Tempelhof Airport, the action will now take place on a brand new circuit along the Strausberger Platz, in the Mitte district of the German capital.Hide Caption 2 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixThe 2-kilometre track features 11 turns.Hide Caption 3 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixThe historic Alexander Platz and the TV tower provide an eye-catching backdrop. Hide Caption 4 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixThe ABT Schaeffler team prepare their cars for Saturday's race. The German team will be hoping for a good result on home soil in Berlin.Hide Caption 5 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixLast season's race was won by Lucas di Grassi (C) on the track, but he was disqualified for a technical infringement, handing victory to Jerome D'Ambrosio (L).Hide Caption 6 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixDi Grassi is in fine form this season having won back-to-back races in Long Beach and Paris. Hide Caption 7 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixSebastien Buemi poses on the Berlin ePrix track. The Swiss, who drives for the Renault e.Dams team, trails di Grassi by 11 points in the drivers' championship. Hide Caption 8 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixMahindra Racing's Nick Heidfeld relaxing at the circuit on Friday. Hide Caption 9 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixThe German, who spent 12 seasons in Formula One, is popular with young fans trackside. Hide Caption 10 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixThe DS Virgin Racing team doing final preparations in the pit garage. Jean-Eric Vergne will start from pole position in Saturday's race. Hide Caption 11 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixHis teammate, Sam Bird starts from sixth on the grid. Hide Caption 12 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrix"I had a look at the circuit this morning -- it's an amazing place which will create an absolutely unique atmosphere, Daniel Abt of ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport told the Formula E official website.Hide Caption 13 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrix"Racing through the streets of our capital will make a dream come true," Abt continued. Hide Caption 14 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixRacing in the heart of Berlin – "Berlin is great," says Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag. "We are subject to so many circumstances. The refugee crisis had the consequence that the government of Berlin placed all the refugees in Templehoff airport -- where we were racing (in 2015) -- so we had to look for a new location in the city." Hide Caption 15 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixRacing in the heart of Berlin – "Luckily the Berlin city authorities were amazing to us -- we are going to race right in the heart of Berlin in Alexander Platz near Karl Marx Allee," Agag said.Hide Caption 16 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixRacing in the heart of Berlin – The track also takes in Strausberger Platz. Hide Caption 17 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrix"The fans can expect a fantastic show," Agag says.Hide Caption 18 of 19 Photos: Best pics from the 2016 Berlin ePrixA painting of a Trabant car bursting through a wall in post unification Berlin, August 1993. Formula E are hoping Saturday's race will be another breakthrough moment for electric cars. Hide Caption 19 of 19

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(CNN)Vincenzo Nibali is counting the cost of benefiting from the power of four wheels -- albeit briefly -- after he was thrown out of one of cycling's major races.The Italian cyclist was disqualified from La Vuelta a España -- the Tour of Spain -- after he was filmed holding on to his Astana Pro Team (APT) team car for 200 meters on stage two after suffering a crash."The Commissioners have announced their decision after seeing Eurosport video footage showing Nibali hanging on to his team car," said a Vuelta a España statement."The Commissioners have decided to disqualify the Italian rider and his team director, Alexander Sheffer, who was driving the Astana car."The 30-year-old Nibali, who issued an apology on his Facebook page to "anyone who is angry or ashamed of me," is one of only six men to have won all three Grand Tours -- the 2010 Tour of Spain, the 2013 Giro d'Italia and the 2014 Tour de France.Read MoreTime trial bikes La Costa del Sol #NiloxF60EVO @NiloxSport #Vuelta https://t.co/LYPPrqbrgJ— Vincenzo Nibali (@vincenzonibali) August 21, 2015 APT has been affected by its fair share of doping scandals.JUST WATCHEDThe evolution of doping in sportReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCHThe evolution of doping in sport 02:19The team's general manager Alexandre Vinokourov, now 41, tested positive for blood doping at the 2007 Tour de France, leading to a brief early retirement spell.Last year, five riders from APT's first team and its developmental squad tested positive for banned substances, resulting in an International Cycling Union review of the team's license.

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