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Archive For: The Crunch

Ciudadanos party leader Rivera votes in landmark Spanish election

Dec 22, 2015 Albert Rivera, the leader of centrist newcomers Ciudadanos party recently joined other Spaniards at the pool as the country decides on a new leader. After casting his vote in Barcelona, in an election he says will usher in a new political era for Spain, Ciudadanos said: “I’m sure the Spanish people today ... Read More
 

Iraq holds first beauty pageant since 1972

Dec 22, 2015 The Miss Iraq 2015 beauty pageant recently held in Baghdad. The event was the first national beauty contest to be organized in Iraqi territory since 1972, After a two-hour ceremony under tight security, 23 year old Tamar Goregian, was officially crowned Miss Iraq. Commenting on the pageantry,  Humam Ablobaidi, the sales and ... Read More
 

China promises to clean up air ahead of 2022 winter games

Dec 22, 2015 China recently moved to reaffirm its promise to take steps in order to reduce air pollution in the run-up to the 2022 Winter Olympics. This was announced after a choking pall of smog prompted the Chinese capital’s first ever red alert. Speaking to this effect, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said: “(We) will ... Read More
 

Mask of Egypt's Tutankhamun returns on display following restoration.

Dec 21, 2015 The gold mask of ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun recently went back on display at the national museum in Cairo after eight weeks of restoration work. The mask was initially removed from after display after it was revealed that a worker at the Museum accidentally knocked the braided beard off the ancient burial ... Read More
 

WTO must deliver trade deals or change role – Kenya

Dec 21, 2015 During the 10th ministerial conference of the world trade organization held in Nairobi, trade ministers unanimously welcomed Liberia’s World Trade Organization membership deal. While addressing the conference, Amina Mohamed, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for foreign affairs and international trade said: “I would like to invite the Ministerial Conference to adopt the report of ... Read More
 

Ciudadanos party leader rivera votes in landmark Spanish election

Dec 21, 2015 Albert Rivera, the leader of centrist newcomers Ciudadanos party recently joined other Spaniards at the pool as the country decides on a new leader. After casting his vote in Barcelona, in an election he says will usher in a new political era for Spain, Ciudadanos said: “I’m sure the Spanish people today ... Read More
 

Iraq holds first beauty pageant since 1972

Dec 21, 2015 The Miss Iraq 2015 beauty pageant recently held in Baghdad. The event was the first national beauty contest to be organized in Iraqi territory since 1972, After a two-hour ceremony under tight security, 23 year old Tamar Goregian, was officially crowned Miss Iraq. Commenting on the pageantry,  Humam Ablobaidi, the sales and ... Read More
 

Speedo unveils advanced swimsuit for Rio Olympics

Dec 21, 2015 Olympic champions Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin recently worked with Speedo to unveil their latest swimsuit ahead of next summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. At the launch event in New York, the pair joined 22 other swimmers in a display that was designed in the resemblance of the Periodic Table-like ... Read More
 

Jaguar plans return to motorsport with electric car

Dec 21, 2015 Jaguar recently announced its plans to enter the Formula E electric racing series by next year. Reacting to the announcement, Alejandro Agag, CEO Of Formula E Holdings, said: “Well we are very excited, it is fantastic that Jaguar is coming to Formula E. For us as a championship this is exactly what ... Read More