Tag: Chile
Hometown hero Nicolas Jarry wins the Chile Open
Nicolas Jarry defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-2 to win the Movistar Chile Open on Sunday in his native Santiago, Chile. Jarry, 27, delighted the home crowd as he broke through for his second ATP Tour singles title. His only other win at that level came at the 2019 Swedish Open. Jarry […]
When Pedro Pascal wins his EMMY, he better remember to thank Denmark!
Everyone is talking about Pedro Pascal. Men want him, women want him in bed, kids want him to be their father – it’s amazing what the right role can do for an actor. Almost a decade ago, he landed a key role in Game of Thrones, which was then the world’s biggest TV series, followed […]
LIV Golf completes all 12 team rosters for the second season
LIV Golf announced its 12-man roster for the fledgling league’s second season on Monday night, making the reported signings of Thomas Pieters, Danny Lee, Dean Burmester and Brendan Steele official. After the Saudi-funded rival to the PGA Tour debuted its 2022 “Invitational Series” season, LIV locked in 48 golfers for its expanded second campaign, which […]
What is the Richter scale and which areas are more prone to earthquakes?
Many people do not realize that the Richter scale is logarithmic in nature. This means that each integer increment on the Richter scale represents a tenfold increase in the earthquake’s amplitude, or the size of its seismic waves, so a magnitude 7 Richter earthquake is 10 times stronger than a magnitude 6. It’s worth noting […]
Chinese women’s soccer team to play four friendly matches in February
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — The Chinese women’s national soccer team will play four friendly matches in February as part of their preparations for the Women’s World Cup this year. The Chinese team will hold a training camp in Guangzhou from January 26 before traveling to Spain on February 10. According to the schedule, China […]
Iran loses to Slovenia in the handball World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran was defeated by powerhouse Slovenia 38-21 at the 2023 International Handball Federation (IHF) World Handball Championship Group I on Wednesday. – Sports News – Iran opened the campaign with a 25-24 win over Chile in Group A but lost to Montenegro 34-31 and Spain 35-22 in the following matches. Iran’s chances […]
Spain beats Iran in Handball World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spain defeated Iran 35-22 at the 2023 International Handball Federation (IHF) World Handball Championship on Monday night. – Sports News – “We achieved our main goal of qualifying for the main round with four points,” Spain captain Gedeon Guardiola said. “Our attitude was good against Iran; we had a good defense and […]
Inflation to a 40-year high, family planning and more wind power: Finland in the world press
In addition, Nieminen says that the rise in consumer prices started in the second half of 2021. Due to the Ukraine crisis and subsequent international sanctions, prices rose steadily in May. The main reason for inflation in 2022 was the rise in loan interest rates and the rise in food and energy prices. The peak […]
California sued Novo Nordisk for “driving up the price” of insulin
Novo Nordisk is one of three pharmaceutical companies being sued by the US state of California for overcharging for insulin. More than 10 percent of the state’s adult population is diabetic, equivalent to at least 3 million people, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims many can’t afford drugs that “could mean the difference between […]
California sued Novo Nordisk for “driving up the price” of insulin
Novo Nordisk is one of three pharmaceutical companies being sued by the US state of California for overcharging for insulin. More than 10 percent of the state’s adult population is diabetic, equivalent to at least 3 million people, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims many can’t afford drugs that “could mean the difference between […]
The learning results of Finns have dropped exceptionally fast, the ministry says
The Ministry of Education and Culture admitted that the reasons for the decline in learning outcomes are largely unknown and emphasized the need to identify them. “Learning results continue to decline, so it is necessary to critically evaluate both the development and our previous assumptions about the reasons for good learning results.” Anita Lehikoinenpermanent secretary […]
Iran Handball wins over S. Korea in friendly match
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s handball team defeated Asian heavyweight South Korea 32-30 in a friendly on Sunday night. – Sports News – Iran had earlier lost to Poland (32-27) and Belgium (35-31) in the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland and went past Morocco 29-28. Team Melli played four warm-up matches as part of preparations […]
Iran edge Morocco in Poland’s handball tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s handball team edged past Morocco 29-28 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland on Friday night. – Sports News – Iran had previously lost to Poland (32-27) and Belgium (35-31) in the tournament. Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly with South Korea on January 8. Team Melli is […]
Iran loses to Belgium in Poland handball tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s handball team was defeated by Belgium 35-31 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland on Thursday evening. – Sports News – Iran, who had lost to Poland 32-27 in their first match, face Morocco on Friday. Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly with South Korea on January 8. […]
Poland’s handball team beats Iran at the 4 Nations Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Poland’s handball team defeated Iran 32-27 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland on Wednesday night. – Sports News – Iran play Belgium and Morocco on Thursday and Friday respectively. Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly with South Korea on January 8. Team Melli is competing in the tournament […]
Iran’s handball team competes in the 4 Nations Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national handball team will participate in the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland. – Sports News – Team Melli will compete in the tournament as part of preparations for the 2023 IHF World Men’s Championship, which will be held in Poland and Sweden from January 11-29. Iran face Poland on January […]
The World Cup that made Pele “immortal”
Football legend Pele, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to win the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa naming Pele “the immortal”. PeleThe WC’s undisputed ambassador, […]
Yearender: Xinhua’s Top 10 World News Events of 2022
BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — The following are the top 10 world news events of 2022 selected by Xinhua in chronological order: © Provided by Xinhua RCEP enters into force, sending a strong voice from Asia on integration The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force on January 1, marking the launch of […]
The world pays tribute to the Brazilian “soccer king” Pele
Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and most famous athletes in modern history, has died aged 82. The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday due to “multiple organ failure resulting from the development […]
Pele’s Obituary: From Humble Origins to Immortality
by Michael Place RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — Pele was three months shy of his 10th birthday when he made a promise to his father Dondinho. The pair had just listened to a radio broadcast of Uruguay’s 2-1 victory over Brazil in the deciding match of the 1950 World Cup at Rio de […]
A look at massive performances by ‘Black Pearl’ Pele
New Delhi [India], Dec 30(ANI): When you talk about the beautiful game of football, the first name that comes to your mind is the legend Pele. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele, was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. Son of Fluminense footballer Dondinho and Celeste Arantes. He was the […]
Brazilian football icon Pele died aged 82
The three-time World Cup winner passed away in Sao Paulo after a battle with colon cancer The world of football is in mourning after it was confirmed that Brazilian legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has died aged 82. Pele was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo in late […]
Pele: From humble beginnings to football’s first global superstar
The three-time World Cup winner is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has died aged 82 in Sao Paulo. Pele’s passing at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Brazil’s largest city follows a long period of ill health and a […]
Alireza Mousavi to Miss 2023 IHF World Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Alireza Mousavi of Iran has been banned for the 2023 IHF World Men’s Championship. – Sports News – Team Melli has been drawn together with Chile, Spain and Montenegro in Group A. Iran will face Chile on January 12 in their opener. Mousavi, 32, has suffered a knee injury. The linesman, who […]
The Pele family gathers in hospital during health problems
The Brazilian icon is being treated by doctors in Sao Paulo Family members have gathered to spend Christmas at the bedside of Brazilian footballer Pele, as concerns continue to grow over his health. Pele remains at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where he was admitted in late November. The 82-year-old is fighting colon […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Danes caught up in Peru chaos to be patient
At least 20 Danish citizens are believed to be in the touristic area near Machu Picchu in Peru, where a nationwide state of emergency has been called after the ouster of the now former president Pedro Castillo. The Danes are 20 of around 800 tourists who have been stranded since Tuesday, and the Ministry of […]
World Cup: The most iconic performances of all time
The World Cup often delivers some truly captivating moments that live on in the memory long after each tournament has ended. The latest edition in Qatar is sticking to the script, with many games providing plenty of excitement for the fans in the stadium and those watching at home. While it is unclear who will […]
The Minister of Finance leads the Finnish business delegation to Chile and Colombia
According to the ministry, the goal of the trip to South America is to promote Finland’s exports and internationalization.
World Cup Group Stage Preview: The Favorites, Predictions, All you Need to Know
GROUP A Qatar: The host country, playing under a climate they are very much used to might come to their benefit. Even with that, it is difficult to see them coming anywhere near the top two in a challenging group with in-form Netherlands, and a Mane-less Senegal, who are still a strong team without their […]
The world’s driest desert has wonderful flowers, but the secret is invisible to the human eye
In addition, the Atacama hosts one of the most breathtaking natural phenomena once every five to ten years on average, from mid-September to mid-November: the “desierto florido” (literally “flowering desert”). Earlier this year, following heavy rains, one of these mass blooms, currently occurring in the northern Atacama, has been frequently covered in media from all […]
The decline in the level of education in Finland is causing concern among legislators
The percentage leaves the country between Turkey and Chile. Many Finnish decision-makers have estimated that the problem should be tackled by increasing the number of students admitted to higher education institutions. Helsingin Sanomat on Monday reported that legislators across party lines believe that the problems lie deeper in the education system, all the way down […]
Architecture speaks – The international lecture series on contemporary architecture continues online
Program 2022-2023 Architecture Speaks: Andrew WaughWednesday 2 November 2022, 13:15–14:30 (UTC+2) Andrew Waugh is the founding director of Waugh Thistleton Architects, dedicated to delivering beautiful buildings and places that recognize their impact on the environment. He is a globally known representative of low-impact architecture and innovative construction, lobbies and lectures internationally to communicate the urgent […]
ATP compilation: Wild card Andy Murray advances in Spain
British wild card Andy Murray took down Spanish sixth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-5, 6-2 in the first round at the Gijon Open on Tuesday in Gijon, Spain. Davidovich Fokina had a 27-21 edge in the winners, but he committed 25 unforced errors while Murray had just six. Murray also saved four of six break […]
Peter Gojowczyk, Tallon Griekspoor earn sweep at Winston-Salem
Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk, Dutch lucky loser Tallon Griekspoor and American Steve Johnson were among those who won in straight sets on Monday in the round of 16 at the Winston-Salem Open in Winston-Salem, NC Gojowczyk defeated Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3, Griekspoor toppled Japan’s Taro Daniel 7-6 (3), 6-3 and Johnson won […]
Thiago Monteiro upsets Nikoloz Basilashvili in Winston-Salem
Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro needed just 70 minutes to beat sixth-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-4, 6-1 on Monday in a round-of-32 matchup at the Winston-Salem (NC) Open. Monteiro took Basilashvili’s second serve and won 20 of 27 points (74 percent). Basilashvili never broke serve in the match and failed his two break points. The match […]
ATP summary: Top seed Carlos Alcaraz is fighting back in Hamburg
Seed No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz lost his first set but bounced back to defeat German wildcard Nicola Kuhn 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday during the first round of the Hamburg European Open in Germany. The Spanish teenager, ranked sixth in the world, won 47 of 63 first-service points (74.6 percent) to advance, even as […]
Australian Labor is not alone. Left parties are making a comeback
One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s gains follow a pattern among the main center-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and workers-based parties are re-emerging and now hold offices (alone or in coalition) in all Scandinavia and in Germany, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. Where the last […]
Iran knows rivals at the 2023 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran was drawn in Group A of the 2023 IHF World Championship for men along with Spain, Montenegro and Chile. – Sports news – The three best teams in each group advance to the main round, which consists of four groups – and the two best teams in the main round then […]
What punishment can a Soviet citizen receive for marrying a foreigner
Women who married foreign men in the 1940s Soviet Union could spend several years in a labor camp. Soviet security agencies ran a program of strict surveillance of such ladies. Very few ever managed to reunite with their husbands – and often paid a high price beyond that. Kharitonenko Manor on the Sofiyskaya Embankment in […]
Film critics are thinking about the next Palme d’Or when the Cannes Film Marathon ends
The Cannes Film Festival showed the last of its competition entries on Friday, ending its first full-scale edition since the pandemic. On the eve of the announcement of the Palme d’Or, FRANCE 24 spoke with critics from Japan, Italy and Bangladesh about watching the world’s premier film festival and their favorite films from this year’s […]
Sports Round-Up: Awarding World Cup games bad news for the many who do not subscribe to TV2
Similarly for women’s EuroTV2 has the rights to Denmark’s next match (France) on 25 November at 17.00, before DR takes over the third match on 30 November at 16.00 against either Peru, Australia or the UAE. Should Denmark get out of the group, the two TV stations will change each round, with TV2 starting with […]
Astronomers are discovering a new planet around the nearest star in our solar system
The results of the study were published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics. A group of astronomers in Chile using the VLT telescope from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has found evidence of another planet orbiting Proxima Centaur, the closest star in our solar system. “The discovery shows that our nearest star in our neighborhood […]
ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev rolls into the final in Montpellier
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev from Germany needed just 52 minutes to defeat Sweden’s Mikael Ymer 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday, earning a place in the final of the Open Sud de France in Montpellier. Zverev will be met by Alexander Bublik from Kazakhstan, a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic. The sixth-seeded Bublik shot 13 aces. […]
