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Apr 21 2024
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Pogačar beats Van der Poel in a dominant win at Liège–Bastogne–Liège classic
LIEGE, Belgium (AP) — Tadej Pogačar proved too strong for Mathieu Van der Poel as he won the Liège–Bastogne–Liège cycling classic with a solo breakaway on Sunday. Pogačar attacked 35 kilometers (22 miles) out to win cycling’s oldest classic for the second time, after victory in 2021, and made up for last year when he broke his left wrist in a crash. “I’m happy that I can finally win this race
Associated PressMay 24 2023
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France bans short-haul flights where trains are available
A ban on short domestic flights for journeys that can be completed in two-and-a-half hours by train was signed into law in France on Tuesday.
Clement Beaune, France’s transport minister, heralded the decree.
“This is an essential step and a strong symbol in the policy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” Beaune said in a statement.
“As we fight relentlessly to
CNN (Online News)May 23 2023
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France bans short-haul flights to cut carbon emissions
France has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions.
The law came into force two years after lawmakers had voted to end routes where the same journey could be made by train in under two-and-a-half hours.
The ban all but rules out air travel between Paris and cities including Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux, while connecting
BBC NewsApr 20 2024
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‘It Touches Your Heart,’ Audience Member Says at Shen Yun Performance in Purchase, NY
PURCHASE, N.Y.—Shen Yun Performing Arts performed at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on April 20 to a welcoming audience. Joseph Scott, a retired administrator in the New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, came with his friend, Frances Lohmeyer, to see the performance. Mr. Scott found the stories, depicted through dance and introduced by the hosts
The Epoch TimesApr 20 2024
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Sima keen on extending Rangers stay - gossip
Rangers forward Abdallah Sima, on loan from Brighton, has opened the door to a return to Ibrox next season after admitting he feels happy at the club. (Herald ) Bournemouth owner Bill Foley, who recently took a 25% stake in Hibernian, has been linked with adding Standard Liege to the portfolio of clubs his Black Knight group is involved with - which also includes Lorient in France and Auckland
BBC NewsApr 20 2024
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Real Madrid lead race for Silva - Sunday's gossip
Last updated on .From the section Gossip Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Manchester City's 29-year-old Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer. (Star) West Ham had a deal agreed to sign England forward Cole Palmer, 21, from Manchester City before Chelsea went in for him last summer. (Sun) Atletico Madrid will renew the contract of France forward Antoine Griezmann, 33, with his
BBC NewsApr 14 2024
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‘Incredible’ Emma Raducanu plays ‘best tennis’ of her life to inspire Britain to historic win
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said she is playing the “best tennis” of her life, after inspiring Great Britain to victory over France in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. With Britain leading the tie 2-1, Raducanu came back from a set down to defeat France’s Diane Parry 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1), giving her team an unassailable 3-1 lead and a spot in the new-look finals for the first time
CNN (Online News)Apr 20 2024
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Ukraine strikes at heart of Russia with massive drone attack
Energy infrastructure within Russian territory has again been hit by Ukrainian-launched drones. Ukraine has stepped up strikes on Russian energy facilities in recent months, which have hampered Moscow's war machine and supplies of its main export, although Kyiv frequently does not directly claim responsibility for the attacks. Overnight Friday, at least three electrical substations and a fuel
NewsweekJun 30 2023
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France Says Deploying 45,000 Police To Deal With Night Rioting
France is boosting police numbers to deal with any rioting Friday night to 45,000 nationwide, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said ahead of an expected fourth straight night of protests.
This compares with 40,000 mobilised the previous day, as anger over the police killing of a teenager during a police stop Tuesday showed no sign of abating.
Barron'sJun 30 2023
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France is roiled by protests after police killed a teenager. Here's why
When a police officer shot and killed a teenager named Nahel M. in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday, outrage boiled over and spread across France. Protests have gripped big cities, as people call for justice — and riots have also broken out, bringing violence, fires, and hundreds of arrests.
The slain teen's family has not released his surname, only his last initial.
Nahel
NPR (Online News)