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Russian police arrest Navalny ally Leonid Volkov over protest rally Police in Moscow on Tuesday arrested a key ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Leonid Volkov tweeted that he had been detained "according to Article 20.2.8 over the rally on September 9, 2018 against raising the pension age." Article 20.2.8 allows for administrative detention for the "repeated violation of the established procedure of organizing or holding meetings, rallies, demonstrations, marches or picketing." The 38-year-old faces up to 30 days in jail. Navalny also said on Twitter that police had "detained him with the words ʼweʼve been waiting for you for a long time.ʼ" Last September, thousands of Russians took to the streets protesting the governmentʼs attempt to increase the retirement age. Authorities detained hundreds of demonstrators. Navalny also served two stints in jailfor violating protest laws last year.
Hunting Bashar Assadʼs henchmen in Syria Western nongovernmental organizations have their hands on more than 1.2 million files that once belonged to the Syrian intelligence apparatus. They were taken from regime facilities during a time when opposition forces had the upper handin some parts of the country. They were then smuggled out of the country by NGOs. The Washington-based Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) has now published an analysis of the documents which shows that the upper echelons of Syriaʼs leadership carry direct responsibly for Syrians who were tortured after anti-regime protests began in 2011. "This is the first time in Syriaʼs history that evidence concerning the highest level of the Syrian government has been unveiled," said SJAC Director Mohammad Al Abdallah.
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Argentinaʼs ex-President Cristina Fernandez on trial ahead of election bid She can be prosecuted but, as a senator, not imprisoned
Former President Cristina Fernandez has accused her rivals of orchestrating a corruption trial to thwart her October election bid. Argentinaʼs former president and current Senator Cristina Fernandez appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday to face charges of corruption, days after she announcedshe would run for the vice presidencyin elections later this year. Prosecutors accuse Fernandez of embezzlement through inflated public works contracts with businessman Lazaro Baez during her 2007-2015 presidency. In a series of statements on Twitter before the trial, Fernandez maintained her innocence and accused her rival President Mauricio Macri of politically motivated attacks. "A new trial where I should have never been summoned is beginning," she said on Twitter. "This is a new act of persecution with only one goal: to place a former president who opposes the current government on the defendantʼs bench during a presidential campaign." "Clearly itʼs not about justice," she added. "Just about creating a new smoke screen that aims to distract Argentines and Argentina — increasingly less successfully — from
the dramatic situation our country and our people live." Fernandez faces multiple other corruption investigationsinto her administration and that of her late husband, President Nestor Kirchner, but this case is the first one to reach court. The trial is scheduled to be extended for a year and approximately 160 witnesses will testify, with hearings held weekly. If she is found guilty, she could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. However, as a current senator she has immunity from arrest. Macri enters election with economy in tatters The trial comes after Fernandez on Saturday said she would run for vice president alongside her former cabinet chief Alberto Fernandez. She had previously been expected to run for president. A populist, Fernandez is a divisive politician yet popular among the poor. She had been viewed as a top challenger to the center-right Macri. Macriʼs chances of reelection have come under threat due to a waning economy, high inflation, a weak currency and rising unemployment.
Fire department tops German survey; football and cigarettes lag Germans consider the fire department, police, constitutional court and large aid organizations as institutions contributing the most to the public good. That is according to the 2019 Public Value Atlas released on Tuesday by the Leipzig HHL Graduate School of Management in cooperation with the Center of Leadership and Values in Society at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. In the fourth study since the first was published in 2015, around 12,000 people were asked about the contribution of 137 companies and organizations for the common good. Ranking number one was the fire department, followed by the civil protection force ʼTechnisches Hilfswerkʼ (BTH) and the German Red Cross. The federal government controls the BTH, 99% of whose 79,514 members are volunteers. Police and the constitutional court were also ranked in the top ten, suggesting Germans maintain trust in institutions supporting the rule of law.
Storm ʼAxelʼ causes travel disruption, flooding in Germany, Austria Heavy rain and thunderstorms, mainly in the south and center of Germany, have left rivers and streets flooded. The worst affected areas were on the southern border with Austria, which was also badly affected, along with eastern Switzerland. The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) weather service said there was a continuing danger of strong rain and storms until early Wednesday.
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France cools Iran spat with new ambassador The French government has appointed an ambassador to Iran after the role was left vacant for months following a diplomatic dispute with the Islamic republic, according to a decree published in Franceʼs Official Gazette. The government named veteran diplomat Philippe Thiebaud (pictured), who once represented France at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, as its permanent representative in Iran. Franceʼs AFP news agency reported that Iran had tapped Bahram Ghasemi, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, as its ambassador to France, another post left empty since the summer. Iranʼs choice is a controversial one. Ghasemi, who previously served as ambassador to Italy and Spain, had earlier this week credited Lebanese militant group Hezbollah with preventing terrorist groups from reaching Europe. Hezbollahʼs military wing is considered a terrorist group by the EU.
Germany extends ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia Germany announced Wednesday it would extend a temporary ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia until the end of the month. The ban, which Germany instituted followed the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and applies to countries involved in the Yemen war, has led to both domestic and international tension, with Chancellor Angela Merkelʼs government facing pressure from theGerman arms industryand some EU neighbors angered over the export freeze. The ban was originally set to last until March 9. "We decided this [extension] with a view to developments in Yemen," Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said following a meeting of Merkelʼs cabinet. "We believe that the Yemen war must end as soon as possible." "Not only will there not be any permits issued until the end of this month, but products with permits already granted will also not be delivered," Maas added. The minister said that the German government would evaluate the arms export situation with respect to developments in Yemen over the course of the month. Around 10,000 people are estimated to have been killed in the war in Yemen since 2015, when Saudi Arabia launched a military intervention in the country. 2
Austrian government on verge of collapse as EU election looms Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is to nominate a caretaker government
Former far-right Dutch politician converts to Islam A former Dutch far-right MP and right-hand man to anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders revealed he has converted to Islam. He was known for saying that Islam is "a lie" and the Quran is "poison." For years, as a lawmaker for Wildersʼ Freedom Party (PVV), Joram van Klaveren fought a relentless campaign in the Lower House against Islam in the Netherlands. Back then, according to the daily tabloid Algemeen Dagblad (AD), the "hardliner pleaded for banning the burqa and minarets, saying ʼwe donʼt want any Islam, or at least as little as possible in the Netherlands.ʼ" However, the 40-year-old Van Klaveren said he had changed his mind halfway through writing an anti-Islam book, which, on Tuesday, he told the respected NRC Handelsblad "became a refutation of objections non-Muslims have" against the religion.
He faces a vote of no-confidence in the wake of a scandal that saw the wholesale removal of coalition party politicians. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, after consultations with President Alexander Van der Bellen on Tuesday, announced he would appoint a new caretaker government to be in place for three months. Kurz, who faces a vote of no-confidence on Monday, was forced to call fornew elections in Septemberafter his governmentʼs coalition partner, theFreedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), was wiped out in the wake ofa video scandal
Will Mindanao referendum bring peace to Philippinesʼ restive region? Meccah Samanodi, 24, cast her vote at Vilo elementary school, a short walk from Notre Dame University in Cotabato city, where she is a faculty member. "I voted in favor of Cotabato city becoming part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) because I believe in my heart having this new region will finally resolve the injustices inflicted upon the Bangsamoro people over a long period of time," Samanodi told DW. She
that forced Vice-Chancellor HeinzChristian Strache to resignon Saturday. The vote of no-confidence was originally slated to take place this week but has been moved back to Monday, "to give space to the EU election campaign," according to Wolfgang Sobotka, the speaker of Kurzʼs conservative Austrian Peopleʼs Party (ÖVP). Austrians will vote in the EU-wide poll on Sunday. voted "yes" in the January 21 referendum, but said she fully understood those who made a different choice. "Many people in my city worry we are risking our economic prosperity, security and progressive spirit. It will take time for everyone to feel good about the outcome. Nevertheless, we need to give peace a chance. Hopefully, the new Bangsamoro will live up to its potential."
Swedish royal heist jewelry found, reports say The trial of a young man accused of stealing royal jewelry from a Swedish cathedral was halted on Tuesday
when officials announced that the jewelry had been found in a rubbish bin in a Stockholm suburb. Thieves made off with an orb and two crownsworth approximately 65 million Swedish crowns ($7.1 million) from a hilltop cathedral west of Stockholm in July, before fleeing via a nearby lake system. Police said they had recovered what they believed to be King Karl IXʼs funeral regalia in an area around Stockholm and that they were working "intensely" to confirm the items were the royal jewelry. A 22-year-old Swedish man is standing trialaccused of stealing the objects from an alarmed display after the glass was smashed. The defendant, who was arrested Sept. 12, has not been publicly identified. A second man has been detained but not charged.
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Alain Delon receives Cannes honorary Golden Palm prize
The French actor is a European cinema star, famous for unforgettable roles in the 1960s. But his private life also made headlines — and Cannes Film Festivalʼs decision to award him an honorary Palme dʼOr sparked protest. Cult imagery of film history definitely include Charlie Chaplinʼs Tramp, James Deanʼs utter cool, Marilyn Monroeʼs swirling white dress — and Alain Delonʼs performance as hit man Jeff Costello in the 1967 movie The Samurai. Delonʼs motionless face, fixed gaze, meticulous appearance and total arrogance in the movie are simply unforgettable. Along with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Michel Piccoli, Delon was one of the biggest stars in
Chinese investments in EU in a downward spin Chinese investments in the European Union fell sharply for the second consecutive year in 2018, a report by the Berlin-based Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) and US consulting firm Rhodium Group showed. Chinese companies completed FDI deals worth €17.3 billion ($19.6 billion) last year, down 40 percent from 2017 levels and way below the record €37.2 billion investment seen in 2016. The decline is part of a trend that has seen Chinese investments fall in most regions of the world over the past two years as Beijing continues to maintain a tight grip on outward investment by its residents amid slowing economic growth and atrade war with the United States.Chinese investors have also been forced to back away by "growing political and regulatory backlash against Chinese capital around the globe,"the authors of the report,Thilo Hanemann, Agatha Kratz and Mikko Huotari, wrote. "This shift in attitudes has been remarkably rapid in Europe," they said.
French cinema. On Sunday at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, he received an honorary Palme dʼOr ("Golden Palm") award "to pay tribute to his wonderful presence in the history of film." In announcing Delon as this yearʼs prize recipient, Cannes director Thierry Fremaux had praised Delon as "a giant, a living legend and a global icon," but the festival announcement also prompted controversy based on Delonʼs personal life.
Who is Daimlerʼs CEO Dieter Zetsche?
The retiring Daimler chairman is leaving a company that he joined in 1976. After working his way up the ladder, he ran the German manufacturer for over 13 years. What did he do in all that time? The man with the walrus mustache More famous for his moustache and shunning ties than nearly anything else, Dieter Zetsche has run one of Germanyʼs biggest companies for 13-plus years. He is one of a handful of German bosses who is recognizable to the general public. Incidentally, his rein coincides nearly perfectly with
that of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, though she is staying in office a bit longer. A broken marriage Despite the fact that he joined the car company in 1976, it wasnʼt until he moved to Detroit to take over the helm of the Chrysler division of the combined DaimlerChrysler that the world really took notice. Though marketed as a 1998 merger, it was in reality a takeover that never took off. Zetsche ran the division from 2000-2005 before returning to Germany. Daimler later dumped the group in 2007.
Italy launches €7 billion ʼcitizensʼ incomeʼ plan to combat poverty Italians on Wednesday started to apply for new government welfare subsidies designed to jump-start the countryʼs stagnant economy. The "citizensʼ income" programwas a key campaign promisefrom the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement, whichentered into a governing coalitionwith the anti-immigrant League party last year. The program, essentially a new system of welfare and unemployment benefits, provides those eligible with €780 ($882) credited to monthly, prepaid debit cards to pay for groceries, pharmaceuticals, utility bills, rent and other essentials. In exchange, able-bodied participants enroll in a job-finding and job-training program.
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Aircraft makers are optimistic about Farnborough despite Brexit The Farnborough Airshow is a major trade venue for the aeronautical industry. As manufactures set up their displays their thoughts hover between anticipation of the next big order and fears of Brexit says Andreas Spaeth. The global aviation industry will come together on Monday at the Farnborough airfield southwest of London for its biennial industry fair — the second largest in the world after the Paris Air Show. The UK has traditionally been one of the worldʼs leading aviation countries and the Farnborough trade fairʼs roots date all the way back to 1920. It moved to its current location in 1948. Read more: Air India sale grounded after privatization flops However, this year is likely to be full of uncertainty as to the future role of the British aviation industry is called into question due to the UKʼs impending departure from the EU in 2019. Airlines and manufacturers have both recently denounced the prevailing uncertainties and demanded clear post-Brexit rules.Read more: Air India sale grounded after privatization flops However, this year is likely to be full of uncertainty as to the future role of the British aviation industry is called into question due to the UKʼs impending departure from the EU in 2019. Airlines and manufacturers have both recently denounced the prevailing uncertainties and demanded clear post-Brexit rules. ITB Berlin tourism partner Malaysia claims it has ʼno gaysʼ Malaysia faces a potential backlash from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) rights groups after claiming that the Muslim-majority country doesnʼt have gays. On Tuesday, Tourism Minister Datuk Mohammaddin bin Ketapi was asked by reporters ahead of the opening of the ITB Berlin tourism fair whether the country was safe for gay and Jewish visitors. After initially sidestepping the question, the minister was asked again whether gays were welcome and he replied: "I donʼt think we have anything like that in our country." Denial could hurt bookings Despite efforts by Malaysian officials to downplay the incident, Ketapiʼs comments could derail attempts to entice more tourists to visit Malaysia. The remarks came after he spoke for several minutes about the countryʼs natural beauty and welcoming culture. The country has set itself a target of receiving 30 million visitors in 2019. 4
Will faltering EU growth play a role in the European elections? Economic growth is still weak and unevenly spread across the 28nation European Union, while job creation is only just beginning to improve. Will Europeʼs lackluster economy have an impact on the upcoming elections? Ahead ofelections for the European Parliament this week, Europeans have much to worry about. Thereʼs a persistent threat by US President Donald Trump to impose punitive tariffs on EU countries, the ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing, and a series of uncertainties accompanyingBritainʼs exit from the 28-nation bloc. Moreover, the EUʼs sovereign debt crisis of 2012 is still casting a long shadow, notably over the 19 states that share the euro. The
Foreign investment in the United States of America down sharply Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States plunged by a staggering 32 percent in 2017 year on year, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis reported. Investment totaled $259.6 billion (€221.2 billion),with the figure representing the second year of declineafter a peak in 2015 when foreign investorsʼ expenditure in the US hit $439.5 billion. Last year, most foreign investments in the United States came from neighboring Canada which contributed $66.2 billion. European Union member states accounted for 40 percent of the 2017 FDI total. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the drop in foreign investment in the United States is part of a global trend. Not just a US problem OECD researchers noted that FDI levels were down 18 percent worldwide in 2017.
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China: Multiple deaths in chemical plant blast Authorities in southwestern Sichuan province have opened an investigation into a blast at an industrial complex that left 19 people dead, state news agency Xinhua reported Friday. The explosion ripped through the Yibin Hengda Technology complex in the city of Yibin at 6:30 p.m. (1030 UTC) Thursday, sparking a fire that burned late into the night, Xinhua said. County officials said that 12 people wounded in the blast had been taken to hospital and were in a stable condition.Read more: China convicts dozens for last yearʼs giant explosions in Tianjin Reports in the Sichuan Dailysaid the force of the explosion reduced three buildings to their steel frames and shattered the windows of nearby properties. China, the worldʼs largest producer of chemicals, has sought to improve industrial safety standards following aseries of high-profile accidentsin recent years.
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cocktail of economic woes has held the EU economy down for the past six months, with the blocʼs strongest economy, Germany, just avoiding slipping into recession. With just a few days to go until the elections, the European statistics office, Eurostat, is seeing at least a haze of a silver lining in all the clouds, reporting an acceleration of economic activity. Growth in the first three months of the year came in at 0.5% for the EU, and 0.4% for Germany.
Jamie Oliver restaurants close
British celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, has announced the collapse of his restaurant group. Over a thousand jobs are at risk. Oliver says heʼs sad about the expected closure of 25 sites. He blames stiff competition. Last year, he named Brexit as the reason for closing six of them saying rising food and staffing costs, as well as a weakening pound, were adding to difficulties.
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Tiger sharks feast on songbirds Study shows
A world breaks apart: When parents split up Developmental psychologistHarald Werneckvividly remembers the 12year-old who wouldnʼt eat the school lunch his dad had packed for him. The childʼs father, as a result, got so furious at the boy that he then divorced the boyʼs mother and moved out — or at least, thatʼs how the boy had worked it all out in his head. Children have their own perspective on their parentsʼ separation. They draw conclusions that may seem absurd to an adult mind, and yet they make perfect sense in the childʼs eyes. And these misinterpretations stick. So what can parents do to make separation easier for their kids? And what are the things they should not do, no matter how angry, sad or hurt they may be, if their relationship implodes? To try to answer those questions I spoke to children as well as psychologists.
Sandy Lupa Beach reopens for summer Tiger sharks are among the most dangerous shark species for us humans. A new study shows that songbirds are far more likely to fall victim to the predators. When it comes tounprovoked attackson humans, tiger sharks are in the same class as great whites and bull sharks. Still, the statistical likelihood of a swimmer, surfer or diver actually getting bitten by one is rather low. Just over a hundred tiger shark attacks have been recorded since the late 16th century. Less than a third ended fatally. That equates to one deadly attack roughly every 20 years. Now, a study has shown that songbirds have it far worse. To reach this conclu-
It was crazy. I had to get myself prepared for an exam, but the 10-yearold daughter of my Japanese host family had a cold and was sniffing and snorting loudly — nonstop. "Blow your nose, drink hot water with lemon juice, and donʼt walk barefoot through the house," I advised her. Because thatʼs how Iʼd learned to do it. My host family looked at me uncomprehendingly. "What do her feet have to do with
her nose? And why a lemon?" my host mother asked. "Moisture, wind and cold have penetrated her body," she added, "so you have to fight them with heat-generating food." She went on to say that even hot water with lemon juice in it is "cold food," since it adds even more cold to the body. Also, acid has a contracting effect. The result being: The disease would be kept imprisoned in the body for even longer.
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sion, a team of reseachers aroundMarcus Drymondat Mississippi State University caught 105 juvenile sharks by boat in the Gulf of Mexico. The animals were less than a meter long (three feet), meaning they had not reached adulthood. The scientists pumped the sharksʼ stomachs and found that 41 of them had bird remains inside, including bones and feathers. After taking the samples, the researchers released the predators back into the water unharmed.
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DAPEST FOR HIS LOCAL CLUB DEBUT AT THE FOCAL AKVÁRIUM ON 25 MAY.
This weekend, for the third year running, Lupa Beach opens on the waterfront near Budakalász, just north of Budapest. And even if it isn’t quite swimsuit weather just yet, there are plenty of sports and other attractions to entertain the whole family. The sun might still be looking for his hat, but Lupa Beach is all ready for summer. This waterside leisure park and sports centre is one of the best features of Budapest from May to September.
Brighton beatmaster Fatboy Slim is coming to Budapest for his local club debut at the focal Akvárium on 25 May. The veteran of many a festival – Glasto, Exit, Coachella – has played Hungary before but never in the intimate surroundings of a sweaty club. The booking represents a major coup for the Akvárium, whose line-up for 2019 also includes John Digweed and Kruder & Dorfmeister. Tickets have not yet gone on sale for Fatboy Slim in the Main Hall of the Akvárium – but keep an eye on theclub’s websiteas they’re bound to sell out in no time. Slim, who successfully shifted from indie to electronica in the 1990s, reignited his career with the hit Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat, in 2013. The DJ star is currently playing a series of huge arenas in the UK, from London to Glasgow. Akvárium Klub District V. Erzsébet tér 12
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Toni Kroos: Real Madrid midfielder signs new fouryear deal
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a four-year contract extension with the club. The new deal ties the Germany international to Madrid until 30 June, 2023. Kroos, 29, has made 233 appearances for Real Madrid, including 28 in La Liga and eight in the Champions League this season. The 2014 World Cup winner joined from Bayern Munich in 2014 and has won 11 trophies during a five-year spell. He is due to appear in front of supporters at the Bernabeu Stadium at 12:00 BST on Monday.
The NFL star abandoned on Londonʼs streets at age of 10
"Apparently if you want to book it you have to say: ʼThe Efe Obada room please.ʼ Thatʼs really cool. "If someoneʼs in there, Iʼll just kick them out..." Efe Obada is joking about the meeting room we are about to enter at the NFLʼs UK headquarters in central London. This is the roomʼs first meeting and a recently cut opening ribbon now hangs loose around the doorframe. Oversized golden scissors lie on the table and from the wall behind, one huge picture dominates the space. It shows Obada, surrounded by a sea of his Carolina Panthers team-mates and grinning widely, just like everyone else. The photo was taken after the 26-year-old Britonʼsstunning NFL debut in September 2018. 6
Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against archrivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.
Formula One legend Niki Lauda dies at 70 He has passed away surrounded by family
Racing driver Niki Lauda, three-time Formula One champion, has passed away surrounded by family. His death has triggered an outpouring of praise for a man whose comeback from a horrific crash inspired F1 fans worldwide. Austrian-bornNiki Lauda, one of the greatest Formula One (F1) drivers of all time, has died at the age of 70, his family announced on Tuesday. "His unique successes as a sportsman and entrepreneur are and remain unforgettable. His tireless drive, his straightforwardness and his courage remain an example and standard for us all," a family statement read. "Away from the public
gaze he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. We will miss him very much." Lauda struggled with health problems ever since his 1976 crash. The racing driver crashed his Ferrari car at Germanyʼs Nürburgring Nordschleife race and remained trapped in the cockpit for 55 seconds, suffering burns and inhaling toxic fumes.
Caster Semenya to run 3,000m in Prefontaine Caster Semenya will race in the 3,000m at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic on 30 June, a distance she can compete at without having to lower her testosterone levels. Under new IAAF rules, the double 800m Olympic champion can run in events from 400m to the mile by taking medication. South African Semenya, 28, has said she will not take medication to comply with the rules. The race will be her first since the rules came into effect on 8 May.
Women with higher than normal male hormone levels - so-called "hyperandrogenic" athletes - must now artificially reduce the amount of testosterone in their bodies to be allowed to compete in races between 400m and a mile. Semenya won the 800m at the Doha Diamond League meeting on 3 May, her first race since losing her appeal against the controversial rule changeat the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Following the outcome, Semenya, said the IAAF "always targeted me specifically".