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Archive For: The Crunch

Swedish Princess Victoria meets Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos

Oct 29, 2015 Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel recently met with President Juan Manuel Santos during a diplomatic visit to Colombia. During the visit, the royal couple met with officials from an organization that reintegrates former guerrilla members into society. Sweden has been an international observer to the peace talks between ... Read More
 

Olympic and indigenous archers trade bow and arrow

Oct 29, 2015 Brazilian Olympic archer Marcus Vinicius D’Almeida recently dropped his professional Hoyt Carbon Quattro for a wooden bow and arrow at the Indigenous World Games. The 17-years-old Brazilian archer will be shooting for gold when his nation hosts the Olympic Games next year. As the pressure mounts, he delved into his country’s rich ... Read More
 

Hamilton wins U.S. grand prix for third F1 title

Oct 29, 2015 Britain’s Lewis Hamilton recently took home his third Formula One world championship after winning a thrilling and unpredictable U.S. Grand Prix for Mercedes. The 30-year-old became the first British driver to win back to back titles. Hamilton’s German team mate Nico Rosberg, finished second after making a costly late mistake and Ferrari’s ... Read More
 

Cristiano Ronaldo launches #BeThe1Donor campaign

Oct 28, 2015 Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to be crowned the world’s best footballer for a third year running. However the 30 year old is looking to make a difference off the pitch after being named as the first global ambassador for the #BeThe1Donor movement. The movement is aimed at encouraging young people ... Read More
 

William and Kate tour explorer ship

Oct 28, 2015 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently delighted young children during their visit to Dundee, Scotland. The royal couple toured the Royal Research Ship Discovery, which carried Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton in their Antarctic mission. Dressed in a bright royal blue fitted coat, Duchess Kate also attended a meeting ... Read More
 

Obama calls on congress to reauthorize land and water conservation fund

Oct 28, 2015 During his weekly address, U.S. President Barack Obama recently encouraged the U.S Congress to reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. “This month, even as Republicans in Congress barely managed to keep our government open, they shut down something called the Land and Water Conservation Fund. For more than ... Read More
 

Congo republic votes to decide on third term for president

Oct 28, 2015 Citizens of Congo Republic recently voted in a referendum to determine whether incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso can legally run for a third consecutive term in next year’s election. Sassou Nguesso, who is one of Africa’s longest serving leaders, has been pursuing legal action to prolong his grip on power. His bids ... Read More
 

Zambian fashion designers dazzle in local fashion week

Oct 28, 2015 Leading designers in Zambia’s capital recently showcased their vibrant collections at this year’s Zambia Fashion Week. Now in its tenth year, the event attracted over 50 veteran and upcoming designers from within and outside Zambia. Nadesda Chibanda, an upcoming Zambian designer said the event bore testament to the growth of the fashion ... Read More
 

Head of German Soccer Association denies any bribery in 2006 World Cup bid

Oct 27, 2015 The President of the German Soccer Association, Wolfgang Niersbach recently challenged reports of bribery surrounding the Germany 2006 World Cup award. While speaking to journalists in Frankfurt, Niersbach said: “The very important and main message, and I already highlighted it last week, is that regarding the awarding of the 2006 World Cup ... Read More