Showing posts with label Sochi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sochi. Show all posts
Monday, October 27, 2014

Tough Talk: Putin's Key Quotes from Valdai Speech

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Vladimir Putin criticized the West for "sawing at branches" with sanctions against Russia and releasing a "genie in a bottle...
Sunday, February 23, 2014

Fireworks Farewell: Sochi Closing Ceremony Ends in Spectacular Show

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After two weeks of cheering, intense competition, and record-breaking achievements, the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games finally bid farewell, as a...
Friday, February 14, 2014

Lebanese Get Naked in Support of Topless Skier

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Lebanese professionals have rallied behind Jackie Chamoun THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: As Beirut is rocked by car bombs, the country, once agai...
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Boris Johnson Is One of Us, Claims Ancient Russian Ethnic Group from Sochi Region

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Meet the ancestors: Circassians in Sochi sport traditional headwear – that bears a remarkable similarity to Boris Johnson's blond-mop...
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Sochi 2014: Lebanese Skier Causes Controversy Over Topless Photos

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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Lebanese skier taking part in Sochi has apologised for racy photos after country's sports minister called for an ...
Sunday, January 19, 2014

Winter Olympics: Putin 'Friendly' with Gay People

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BBC: President Vladimir Putin has defended Russia's law on "gay propaganda" ahead of the Sochi Olympics but insisted he was...
Sunday, January 12, 2014

Sochi Safety: Unprecedented Security in Place around Winter Olympic Host City

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An unprecedented level of security is in place around the Russian city of Sochi, the host of the 2014 Winter Olympic games. Tens of thousan...
Friday, December 27, 2013

Putin's Nightmare: 'Emir of the Caucasus' Vows to Stop Sochi Winter Olympics

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THE INDEPENDENT: In truth, this guerrilla war is just the latest stage in a cycle of oppression and resistance lasting centuries as Islam...
Monday, October 28, 2013

JO : Poutine rassure les homosexuels

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LE FIGARO: Toutes les personnes qui participeront aux jeux olympiques d'hiver à Sotchi, en Russie (7-23 février), se sentiront bien ...
Saturday, August 24, 2013

Ban for a Ban: Should Gay Propaganda Law Be Addressed via Sochi Boycott?

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The Olympic flame is set to light up Sochi in several months, but as the final touches are being added to the venues, calls to boycott the ...