United States' Danell Leyva is filmed as he performs on the pommel horse during a training session ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Gymnast Danell Leyva from the United States trains on the parallel bars ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
To maintain these lavish mansions and grounds, which have been crippled by taxes on both income and inheritances, many have opened their doors to visitors (some are managed by the National Trust, while others remain private). Because of the show’s popularity, Highclere tickets can be hard to come by. For a similarly grand experience, visit Blenheim Palace, 30 minutes from Oxford — my pick for the No. 1 stately home in Britain. The light was warm, the vibe was mellow, and I was able to really appreciate the fine interior... Читать дальше...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The words trail Danell Leyva even now, four eventful years since that warm night in London when — giddy from his bronze in the all-around at the 2012 Olympics — the rising American star made…
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Had there been employment, the number of kanwariyas would have been less on the roads, said Sharad Yadav.
In a rare outreach to journalists, the Democratic nominee spoke Friday at the joint convention for the National Associations of Black Journalists and Hispanic Journalists.
This weekend, ESPN will air the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championships, the first time America’s largest sports network will cover such an event. For drone racers, organizers and enthusiasts, Disney-owned ESPN’s broadcast could mark a breakthrough moment with American sports fans.
Gisele Bundchen is speaking out to defend her home country Brazil amid concerns of Zika virus during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. Several athletes and celebs have pulled out of their appearances at the games this year over concerns with the virus. “I feel that there will always be people judging and criticizing no mater [...]
Russian-Iranian cooperation in the pharmaceuticals sector is on the upswing. Recently, Petrovax Pharm, a leading Russian pharmaceuticals innovator, signed a deal with Iranian counterpart Arvin Biopharma LTD on the production of its influenza vaccine inside Iran. The Iranian company's spokesman spoke to Sputnik about the prospects for collaboration.
Tesla's controversial semi-autonomous Autopilot system took the wheel when a man suffered a life-threatening emergency.
– Obasanjo refused to speak with any correspondent as he found his way to the event’s centre – Feelers say he may be plotting his return to the PDP over Buhari’s inability to hold Nigeria’s economy Ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly stormed the Yar’Adua centre venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention committee inauguration. […]
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South Korean world champion Kim Woo-jin sets the first world record of the Rio Olympics with a score of 700 in the 72-arrow ranking round.
As the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy makes significant upgrades to its fleet, a newly emerged photograph shows that the nation’s third aircraft carrier will feature a catapult system, instead of the ski-jump method used in earlier models.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge in Little Rock has scheduled an August 2017 jury trial in Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden’s lawsuit against his longtime business manager. McFadden filed the $15 million civil lawsuit in June against Michael Vick of Mabelvale and 10 others named only as “Doe.” The lawsuit alleges that
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Many of you are overachievers. You aren't afraid of engaging in new business ventures or simply trying new things.
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A lawyer for US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen said Friday that Turkey had no proof he was involved in last month's failed coup attempt and would not succeed in its bid for his extradition. "We haven't seen any evidence, direct or indirect... a scintilla of evidence, electronic or otherwise, implicating Mr Gulen," attorney Reid Weingarten told reporters in Washington. Turkey has accused Gulen of masterminding the thwarted July 15 military coup to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and has asked the United States to extradite him. Читать дальше...
In yet another move to attract customers before the launch of Reliance Jio 4G services, two dominant players Airtel and Vodafone India on Friday announced another set of attractive packages.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It looks like voters will not have the option of selecting Marijuana Party candidates on the November ballot in Nebraska this year.
In an ironic twist, an anti-Trump group has a request for Melania Trump: "Show us your papers."
Human rights campaigner have found new evidence proving that bombs dropped on Yemeni civilians came from arms factories in Britain. A report by Human Rights Watch showed that Saudi Arabia had hit factories in Yemen using UK-made weaponry, including a Paveway guided bomb and a Hakim cruise missile, according to the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT). HRW had found missile debris in a bombed-out building in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, revealing that the rockets used were made by American arms manufacturer Raytheon... Читать дальше...
MOOSE, Wyo. — A search for a 16-year-old Ohio girl has entered a second day in Grand Teton National Park. Fauna Jackson is part of a youth conservation group called Groundwork USA. She’s been missing since she took a break from working on a trail in the park Thursday morning. Searchers are using dogs and