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people have been killed in a blast of an arms depot in the city of ramadan human rights groups say electricity and water supplies and also been disrupted. and rupert murdoch heads tribute kate to take charge of the phone hacking crisis it's threatening to engulf his media empire the scandal has reached the bahai's levels of government her former editor worked for prime minister david cameron was arrested on trial right. now on our t.v. we continue our journey around russia as martin andrews steps out of the capital and takes us on a tour of the country's second city st petersburg. hello

and welcome to the program summer is the perfect time to visit russia at a long weekend here in st petersburg is a must the former capital is bursting full of history and culture of sergio and me as we visit plays in the locks and take part in various fun filled activities that we started here at the spectacular site isaac's cathedral originally the city's main church and the largest cathedral in russia it was built between eight hundred eighteen and eight hundred fifty eight a french born architect most around almost two centuries later the gilded jamieson isaac still dominates the skyline of simplest book a trip to the top provides excellent views of the city coming from the russian capital moscow out seem troubled by this past summer sentry network the journey takes four hours and costs around three thousand five hundred roubles the freight one hundred twenty five dollars one way you can see here the location of the city situated in the northwest of russia in the eighteenth century it was case of the

great streams you create a window. with a vast canal network press taking architecture in palaces that were built to rival the working counterparts discussion was well achieved just coming from moscow. we think this is a very grand place. the story enjoyed it we've been to the hermitage. we be. the judge on spilled blood. racing is a surefire place of a story enjoy ourselves i believe and now we're introducing scene it is the second time i landed here especially in the winter palace crew. and speed and hold is very beautiful miss the prospects of a safe distance make as many as one of the best known streets in russia i suppose you could contest the prospect to off the streets in london all broadway in new york the area is x. full of restaurants shops museums and historical sites the main point has to be

this magnificent lady of cassandra phaedra constructed two hundred years ago it was closed by the bolsheviks in one thousand twenty nine and then became a museum of cool services is now regimes and stadia area in front of it is one of the city's main meeting points and the tourist spots. the church of the spilled blood is located off the main streets here not to be confused the same passes cathedral in moscow the church is built on the site but saw early signs of the second was assassinated i was dedicated to his memory. and in this week's program we aim to show you some alternative sites excursions. we've arrived at the city's own search to london junction has proved very popular with russian and international tourists tickets cost seven hundred rubles that's roughly around twenty five dollars. we opened a museum for two. similar projects in london hamburg and today which are called the dungeons his visit to the book people who seek three motions since the shootings in

this early field i'll get to also include those who are interested in history literature myths and legends those two pieces but each room represents an legend or a myth connected to the city's most famous story literature characters or united by one theme jack. for example mentioned the signature cascade died in st petersburg in eighteen months and three not because of color because he famously said his last symphony was launching and his entire life hours later. these days. and the range. the forty the russian stalker figure the species burned by conspires off the beach boys and shot and drowned. the harnessing isn't for the faint but on my heart for someone else i think it's the classics the straight and alternative instruments of to be subjected to hours inside the city's callouses. up

. welcome to the horrors of st petersburg interactive museum dedicated to the myths and legends of the city the last book it's who wants a see through a labyrinth of thirteen rooms where you come up close in person to terrifying exhibits i witness close the characters of the past and dismiss it and peter the great. so what other alternative activities can do enjoy it said petersburg the ford museum of dreams located in the st petersburg institute of psychoanalysis open in mind too much noise to mark the one hundred years since for its famous book of interpretations of dreams was published there are two holes exploring the psychologist's theories the so-called light school splays historical facts and figures with a guide explains for its work while the dog cool is a collection of at first sight meaningless things to guide suggests the visitors should perceive the display in accordance with their own experience fancies and

desires. this museum in the northern capital celebrates the rich history of the world's demonstrate. the display cover centuries of history in russia starting from the eleventh century when it was originally called red wine exposed drinking traditions and rituals that. during peter the great swain many votes could drink in traditions were established and many of them exist to this day for example they size and cheer was called the big eagle goal blood which was a prototype for a ritual of penalty shots for being late to policy the amount of food which one had to drink from the goldblatt must be. next and totaled one litter is too late to peter's pools or don's badly broken large to drink. again. thousands of exhibits amazing broken bottles spanning centuries there are also several unusual items on display which include even token for coastal citrate space. john with

exploring the items in ghost town and its human rights to focus a city in ruins contains over two hundred very special forces an exhausting museum there's a restaurant called russian book a room which offers of course traditional russian cuisine. and if you have a special occasion insipidus man who just wants to look top notch has a p.c. sell in the city officials will take care of your stone know dozens of hair stylists make occultists and cosmetologists constantly upgrading their skills and you work stop schools for professionals of the industry will help you look your best. to celebrate the phenomenon of the white knights the source of much pleasure in petersburg is as cool as this is it's exciting time to visit the city not just to do we'll bring in regards to your personal time clothes and discuss the culture in the city with this insider let's meet this week's guests who are lovely to meet you here so you're from prison and they've been living here as it was about four

years ago yes that's right i work for the finnish culture in student same. nature so we try to promote the culture of cooperation between finland and russia it is very useful it seems prosecutors bird is a completely different city in the winter but it is in the summer tell me about some of the activities that you enjoy you know what. a first of all people are totally differently during the summer time russian people are more open and more rotations stand up to go out west during the winter time they are just trying to get home as soon as possible so people go hang out. in the parks the restaurants terrorists if you had any visitors already any tourists coming to the city where would you recommend that they perhaps visit they had to visit. fortress which is on the other side is really beautiful especially during the summertime this really really nice. church bell. ringing and take

a walk around around downtown because it's missing the architecture is missing a beautiful well what if the weather is bad because you know one day can be a rainy day can be sunny it's a bit temperamental little bit like yeah well usually recommend. some inside activity and there's this amazing traditional old russian vodka. called. have a glass of water which costs twenty roubles as far as i remember so yeah but if you're not into drinking. i mean. i think there will be museums. there's a whole range of different ways in churches and cathedrals all of. you are trying to yeah here it's. about. where he wants a party the night away all totally immerse yourself in historical sites considered

cultural capital st petersburg reflects the country's extraordinary fate of the city there are various ways to see the city by speedboat rollerblading thousands of bicycles you can hire them privately or take part in group guided tours either way you can see all the major sites such as the beautiful palace square here and for those who crave adrenaline filled activities there are a few other suggestions too like this next form of transport holiday. in the future with these because of the very sixty's and she is. city is a fine line but personal police force pushing the moon and there are many people who dream of once riding a bike another r.c.s. popular destination for tourists so we decided to combine these two facts and show our city to those who fancy riding a bike from your perspective or experience bikers can give you a tour and not only tell you about the main most popular landmarks but also provide

an unusual tour shows some hidden gems of say views for which you won't find any guidebook. my eyes. on it a move to fall in love we got up. to most announced two thousand the price is gone from three thousand five hundred bills that's around one hundred twenty so as the school started as an initiative of the bankers he decided that many people's passion strays into cities and towns tourists interests to be combined want to muslims is he will see a city in the city see you. for some of the bikes from still school might be too much of a made such an adrenaline filled excursion really sums up the city in the summer exciting and simply breathtaking. what i mean credible experience

and what a spectacular view behind as all the hollywood stars i love the city of course if that's all that's how we have on this week's program from st petersburg i'll see you again at the same time next week and so that for me and the rest were heard by about. for the full story we've got it first hand the biggest issues get

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u.k. to take charge of the phone hacking crisis that's threatening to engulf is a media empire and scandal has reached the highest levels of government after a former editor who worked for prime minister david cameron was arrested on friday . and is up next with all the latest goings on in sports. great to have you with us this is sports today here on twenty four hour r.t. i'm you know known for heading. up for grabs it's confirmed that klitschko was bacon's w.b. a world heavyweight title will be contested between rushes alexander in. gridiron red bulls mark webber holds his nerve to secure pole for sunday's british

grand prix out silverstone. on a new home quest to once again reach the top ranks of european possible picks up pace with the additional serbian started my last. going with boxing where the next new heavyweight champion of the world will he'll either from russia or pakistan alexander prepared. to clash on august twenty seventh for vladimir klitschko was vacated w b a crime to score securing the belt so we lost weekend from david haye in doing so he became known as super a champion of the job the u.p.a. division not because it could technically take years for klitschko which he defended the three other titles needing to be fought over as well but they. will do battle bloody near brother telling touching base in the russian capital this week to show off all six crawl and the hole between them the younger sibling stating he'd like to organize

a party in either his home kiev or at moscow's dish and he stayed. where the champions and there's a very homey belzer all their other bills you know we have super championship both the interim chambers of both would choose. a diversion we're going to be champions and we'll see who's the lead challenger and i'll see who's the main challenger in the next couple of weeks so make sure the guy who was going to be staged. ok let's talk football the cup america where chile have maintained their position as group c. leaders loughborough high coming from behind to draw one one with your a guy both sides who had numerous chances in the first off but neither could convert them who swore it was the guilty man here and then what would have unquestionably been the strangest goal of the tournament to date was just a boy kept up by the euro why crossbar a remarkable effort on moments why did eventually seize the initiative ten minutes

after the break patients the key for this one story is in no rush before setting off for oprah to calmly sell two for one but chilly were to leave empty handed on peace and joy finding danger man how alexis sunshades here in a.z. danger man she's. the chileans on top of group c. then but only because of goals scored peru thirst surprise partners at the summit following a shock when over mexico who's a good area with the only goal of the game eighty two minutes enough to slide up from mexico and the fans in chile thus leading the table with four points from two . at least most top clear has called it a day after almost two decades on the big stage fabio cannavaro announcing his retirement from football at the age of thirty seven june to a lingering knee injury the defender played in four cups cupping athletes at the

title in two thousand and six he abbas that took a hundred thirty six international caps before retiring from the national scene i year ago kind of early was also in fifa world player of the year no six becoming the only defender to ever be awarded the accolade the neapolitan play for a total of sixteen string his club career including two stance with eventis and three seasons with real madrid where he won super league titles kind of r.-o. finishing his playing career with awfully stupid. i will not take reversal of technical advice. red bull are showing no signs of letting go of their formula one stranglehold over all leader sebastian vettel second only to teammate mark webber in a british g.p. qualifying admit something clement weather but you start at one and two in the grid in a repeat of last year's results where one here last season on edge vettel i thought this time around to put himself into prime decision to repeat the achievements

history and seemingly in sync with the silverstone circuit he also dominated practice a day ago but her ferrari's keeping things tight with two time champion fernando alonso and sleep and must say writes all new heels of the red hot red bulls jenson button who trails vettel by seventy seven points in the overall standings will start from fifth form. cycling's most prestigious event meanwhile has entered the martens for the first time this season rudi alberto costa of portugal the sending to the finish line ahead of the competition on stage eight of the tour de france their twenty four year old showing his climbing progress to hand his movie star team their first ever stage when the event all rounder philip gilberto one of the future break from a group in the final two kilometer climb that earned him a second place in the effort also propels the belgian to first in the points classification del evans he was third were first told me while finished sixteenth but still good enough to hold on to the overall leaders yellow jersey for another

all day and baseball is still reeling from thursday's shock death of a fun during a texas rangers game with the oakland athletics thirty nine year old sharman stone following over the railings in front of a song after attempting to catch a ball tossed into the stands by rangers player josh hamilton the tragedy deeply affecting the team and its present. it hits aside our roots of who we are. we're out and making memories. about family entertainment and last night we had a father and son at the game. and a very tragic and it's a them and it just. grabs it to the core of what we're about and. the memories that we try to some making this game. street euro park on them up in southern hemisphere rugby's biggest club competition the queensland reds winning

their first ever super fifteen title beating new zealand powerhouse that canterbury true seders the reds finished next to last back in two thousand and nine but an amazing turnaround story was there for the taking on suffered a seven time champions trophy seeders though displaying their pedigree early on museum and international partner making it five year of the twenty nine rule without a penalty in the second half for a ten six lead because the dogs were a game you'd think tonight's. the score tied somehow spending sixty five metres to win the contest it's still so in the stream team takes the super rugby title for the first time in seven years i think to. basketball where china is first n.b.a. star yao ming has a retirement they she's ten rockets center quitting the game after eight seasons in the world's top league that thirty year old has suffered numerous foot and ankle

injuries throughout his career and was forced to miss the entire two thousand and nine season he also played only five times last year the rockets getting past the first round feels just once during his state never reaching the n.b.a. finals however yeah i was a hero back home the two point two nine meter shanghai native is an eight time all star no less on this massively helped in promoting his voice in asia over. and staying on the hardwood where c.s.k. have unveiled a man they hope can turn around their structuring form over the past couple of seasons served theo sitch agreeing a three year contract and it must go this week the twenty four year old is regarded as one of the best point guards in europe and as richard found portrait reports is the landed signed up with the army men. after last season's disappointments well since car didn't even make it out of the group stages of the euro lee the only men have shown they're looking to get right back to the top ahead of a new campaign twenty four year old serbian point guard me last chiodos each has

been latest player to join the moscow eye of states and a former olympian says it was an easy decision. i was. enjoying watching the. games. so difficult. did all cities rated as one of the best plays in europe all twenty four he still has a space years ahead of him part of the reason he's so highly rated is his versatility where he can play it's even point guard all shooting guard so i do a disservice starting to play making role in the saints car i'm going to be offering veteran american general holden and yukon trying until dosages eager to

make his mark on the new season gets under way this year we build a great team and. big teams. of. europe. to dose each one b.v. only serve one serious cause roster he'll be joining good friend and pre-stage who signed to be on him in just a couple of weeks ago and he don't see a chance to spread a countryman played a big role in persuading him to join sas camp yeah. he was yours also. and i say i wish this is also more so my weave because i believe this is this is the. group of course of course the push for me to move on to go final pieces of shit sarah being put into place of

a new year early season due to get underway in middle toda however the signing of tear dosage sins out a signal to the rest of europe that cisco are determined to once again become one of the top clubs on the continents richard i'm told me don't see moscow. that wraps up the sport for this our world weather though is coming up in just a tick. hungry for the full story we've got it for. the biggest issues get the human voice face to face with the news makers.

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