blizzards and temperatures well below zero may be great for some winter sports but for downhill skiing you want good visibility and less snow that's already on the ground and not still falling preparing that this in such conditions was a challenge put the weather is of course a key factor in heavy fog and blizzard can hold us up and cause delays but it hasn't affected overall preparations in the resort it is now ready to host the world cup. despite bad weather delays were minimal and as the mountain skies cleared domestic competitions began in earnest to put facilities to the test the venues here on the slopes and bridges across napoleon are undergoing this sternest examination yet the head of the two thousand and fourteen winter games for both the organizers and the athletes it's a perfect chance to fly in tune their routines ladies were the first to compete on the slopes for russia's downhill ski cup some compared the experience favorably with the two thousand and ten winter olympics in vancouver and i meet up with some city basically live peace here can be compared to what i signed canada except there

was ice in than covert too which made it even more difficult but the overall conditions here are good. alexandra came out on the top of the competition she says smaller events like this one offer an important rehearsal before the main event in sochi in two thousand and fourteen. and it's a chance to train more and we'll have the advantage in comparison to other skiers who only come here for the olympics with thirty kilometers of new posts and world class accommodation we were going to as there is hope to make the test competition something gettable for spectators and athletes a lawyer but above all this experience is priceless for the sole chief two thousand and fourteen organizing committee that will use this competition as a dry run to give olympic preparations a boost. sochi. well if you're looking for the great outdoors but close to the city join our moscow team later this hour as they delve into the activities on all furry around the capital here's

a preview of what's coming up in about ten minutes. well i'll turn it of way of traveling in the woods about special is great for the dogs are just beautiful but so well and anyone can relate to the sense of try this out it cost one thousand rubles. dollars for twenty minute right.

now is take a look at some other stories from around the world the un chief ban ki moon has called in argentina and the u.k. to avoid an escalation in tensions over the disputed islands in the run up to the thirtieth anniversary of the two countries going to war argentina's foreign minister have to has made an official complaint about the u.k.'s militarization of the south atlantic saying it's read all of south america is also accused of britain is also accused britain of deploying nuclear weapons near the balkan islands which london describes as absurd. nigerian authorities have arrested an alleged leader of the radical islamists in the east of the country from police custody last month after being accused of masterminding the violent christmas day bombing is that killed at least forty four people the militants his aim is to establish sharia law in nigeria killed over one hundred eighty people in a series of attacks in the city of qana last month. the world the renowned carnival

has. kicked off in the streets of rio de janeiro despite a local police strike over they are salaries officers have been given and agreed pay rise of thirty nine percent over the next two years they want to double similar industrial action in the city of salvador saw the murder rate double was one heart of the twenty people killed during and nine day police strike. and now was a race for the white house well underway our very own new york resident laurie harvest asks people in the big apple their views about the process and. according to some polls ron paul is now back in in the us republican presidential candidacy raised does he really have a chance this week let's talk about that do you think grandpa is a chance i personally don't look sweet just physically don't know just looks like an old man and sad to say it maybe his values are great and everything but. that's

interesting so do you think the battle affect the way people vote that's affecting the way i've a illuminati is going to have whatever they want so do you think they're going to choose them. to pry given that obama not a chance why not he's just too much on the fringe for the rest of america but he has such a strong contingent among the you. for now well i'll tell you that any changes he'll bring forward will be on obama's good work that's what i'll tell you that he's laying down a foundation for the next president whoever he is exactly that's my belief you know and i and i mean the strain here i think he's got his chance i mean i think. of those effects of the public the novelty of his candidacy world within about twelve months of his arrival and ron paul certainly would be a novelty in office he's been o.t. but that's what. politics is based on at the moment i think he's interesting he's a nonpolitician speaks very honestly but i don't agree with his policies and so if

i were living here i wouldn't vote for him no he gets more independents then both then all three candidate of the candidates so why does the media not pay attention to him well basically because he's against the establishment he's against everything isn't it stands for you against the military national complex here against the federal reserve you think he has a chance here oh he is there are ten zero why he doesn't have the finances of years of the team necessary to put together a serious campaign. so you're just talking about how he's running not actually his policies or whether or not he'd be good for the country well if he doesn't have the team and the money to get his message out nobody's going to hear whether or not you think ron paul actually has a chance to become the next u.s. president the bottom line is if elected he certainly would shake things up and that seems to be something everyone is looking for.

now they stream spore that seems to defy gravity and some of the rules of physics appeals to many to like adrenaline junkies now a four legged one is well a dog in western ukraine has become an internet sensation over its passion for an active lifestyle. has a story. the two thousand and one french movie to get my car she launched a new worldwide great the park or thousands of print pusey worldwide took to the six treatment activity performing breathtaking stunts on walls and rooftops this skill of running and jumping from one surface to another is not so hard to master. after a few slip ups and bruises you will eventually get it right but imagine if you were doing that standing on four legs and not being as a gyle as a human being. but this ranji fellow proves nothing is impossible to tread stuff or cheer

a terrier from western ukraine you may see mean looking but in fact that is extremely kind hearted and he is one of only two dogs known to the world yes yes no i am what there is a dog like that in hawaii it might have appeared before to it but honestly i knew nothing about it when we started training besides that dog is much lighter in the tricks are not a spectacular. owner you've guinea had been doing park or until a knee injury ruined his career his unfulfilled dreams suddenly reincarnated in a six month old puppy for more than four years trad has been doing some amazing stuff both in urban landscapes and historic landmarks. but when he was only six months old he jumped to a cheer and from there he jumped on top of your fridge that's where he thought he had talent disagreed is very energetic and sometimes they're used in dogfights before the five years we've been doing parkway were true it has never been

aggressive to anyone he hasn't fought you even. after. it looks like a case of serious animal training just like in a circus but you forget he says he has only invented a few tricks for trout believe it or not the dog makes almost all of the moves. finds it interesting you can. in the videos it looks like he's enjoying what he does i only coordinate on him and very often he improvises some say that i field and park or myself and i will make the dog do what i was unable to come you can see for yourself nobody makes you do so when you start out with. threats breathtaking videos have garnered millions of you tube views and earned him global recognition in their hometown you've gainey and he's fat have not become offline celebrities just yet at least until a movie starring the unique dog hits the big screen in the summer but everyone in the neighborhood can rest assured threat is not a threat. next you are. reporting from chad enough i want you crane.

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los angeles to chicago to birmingham twenty trauma centers have closed since two thousand severe problem is not enough inpatient beds not enough urgency department that's another enough nurses commandos that. to take care of all the people who are here the only real health care system that we have in the city of los angeles is the los angeles fire department in fact when i started my venture is a firefighter i didn't want to tear your house and i started out going to just do fire fighting it's about eighty two percent of what we do the florida problem is medical but they had a rescue couple weeks ago waited four hours for i've waited sometimes three hours but i wouldn't say it's a francis in lynnwood for four hours and fifty minutes standing against a wall with patients and we have a federal law that mandates that if you can't turn no one away who seeks care in an emergency room.

we have the most expensive health care system in the world and it's probably valued the least. welcome back you're watching our look at the top stories generals refused to step down as the. day of massive public protests against military rule exactly the former president was ousted thousands of people are calling on the armed forces to cede power immediately to a civilian government. divisions of merging the armed wing of syria's opposition over claims of responsibility for the deadly bombing of the security service headquarters in the country's second largest city at least twenty five people were killed and the free syrian army first admitted later tonight. that

a new threat to national security america's growing obesity problem is expanding waistlines and bag counts as big business is harvest big profits from fattening the people one in five american children is now overweight is national fast food chains are targeted in their ads campaign. next on our team martin enders gives advice on how to keep your mind and body active through the russian winter moscow does next. well some people embrace the winter and all the frost filled days for teens that come with it others like to hide into was staying in from the dark nights and zero

temperatures. sleep and relaxation just like various animals that hibernate is an escape for many yes but still outside life carries on however cold the weather gets away from noisy traffic and the chaos of city center living reality checks can be a good thing. as fresh air. and exercise that we need skate the city wrap up warm and venture outside. hello martin here but it seems every day that i get invited to various parties and other events by different organizations and people but i have to admit it just gets tiring after a while so i thought i want to travel outside the city center come face to face with nature and explore the true russian winter. light like landscapes the sights

of snow just a domes and breathtaking nature frozen in time just take a look at these beautiful sights. as the largest country in the world to see it in magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy winter activities hosted by fun loving and spits of russian. muscovites to deal with months of freezing temperatures have learned to make the best of the season they celebrate and cherish what ever the weather bring. depression region has many areas where you can i special a popular sports here fishing season generally last from december until march it's my first time trying this out first you take the huge ice screwdriver all the alga as it's called pressure and strength is needed and eventually you break free i

guess you can see the water ice fishing is about patience short rawdon the small hole to attract the fish. wait. i see something i think. well. look at how it's more it's a success. the reasons why russians are so passionate about fishing various pleasure the chance to pit deskilled against nature and to spend time in the open like minded people ice fishing can be enjoyed as part of a stay in a nearby holiday resorts. presents a variety of entertainment programs by the children and for grownups and the company also prides themselves in being good for the environment and that's what they thought of our four star resort is eco friendly and it situated in pollution free area of the moscow region one of the main attractions of the place is its

location on the banks of the easter want to reserve or surrounded by beautiful untouched nature all the cottages here are built of natural materials like northern pine woods. of course in moscow and the surrounding region there are various woods of sports one can enjoy such as snowboarding cross-country skiing or ice skating but this week's show myself and the production team are going to try and bring you something a little. creative. i'm here to try to have a ski dog sledding and straight up it's into the sled and off we go you can either sit or stand and there's a break at the back which controls the floor like a friends at the front. between the ski is a medium sized dense coach working dog breed that comes in different colors the school is always our club is called. to alaska results of the use founded in one

thousand nine hundred eighty and is located at the park in moscow we have ten siberian huskies our club offers various p. matic riding experiences in sled pulled by the dogs and there are excursions around the park master classes in managing the sleds and extreme night riding and also a special family trip to russian santas mansion is very popular among the visitors joined by their own a team we frantically slide through the forest in other words they love the snow of their job just. and passing the fun. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone coming choice. what an alternative way of travelling in the winter that's the so this is great five dogs are just beautiful that's so well looked after and anyone committed to the center and try this out it costs one thousand rubles a person that's around thirty dollars for a twenty minute ride. but talk sledding as

a means of transportation and snowy climates is relatively updated thanks to the snowmobile dock standing still remains popular in certain circles such as remote areas of russia. today in moscow and in other called the cities around the world dogsledding is most often seen as a competition sports and of course such amazing dogs a popular as pets. the most popular one sport has to be either snowboarding or skiing including downhill country first. well places where you can enjoy such sports in the capital and surrounding areas outside the city there are various resorts such as volunteer. below please take note research well when it comes to prices as in the peak season deposits real charges high and refreshments make a day trip a weekend very very expensive. because while there is no

deterrent to many tourists who visit mr join you told me they want to see russia in italy to glory. a few adventurous you can bridge to eventually to the russian region in such a story tell images and usual tricks of inflatables in chiba as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to slash the handles and slide down a snow covered field. track and because of the need to get a chance to discuss any fear it will push. us. just like a roller coaster week down the slide fortunately we have lots of space on the frozen river stop what. you're. terrified to survive being amazingly it was it was good and it was scary to start with but it was a really really enjoyable experience tell me it's the middle of the frozen wrist

and when you come here to moscow and i we wanted to experience something totally different and we thought why not come to moscow when it's going to be really cold and see it for exactly what it is and it has been amazing if you're wrapped you know absolutely fine because in the u.k. where it gets what. the temperature is you know in the winter it feels different it does i don't think people dress properly in the u.k. for the cold weather but here you kind of way tights long jones big have. gloves and you're absolutely fine we went ice skating yesterday in gorky park and it was the most fantastic experience but we really will amid the tree lights on it was really lovely i don't think people realise how exciting it is here it's absolutely fantastic and we've just had the best time i recommend anyone coming brilliant. i know for the first time we go he park i was rubbish it was good it's amazing people

here just embrace this this weather the seasons and they just you know they're passionate about it and celebrated whereas in the u.k. but it's not and everyone's just. starving over and everything's closed and you know one stays at home and yeah but here it's just you know people just get on with life and it's to sit just go on live how you know live and work how they have to do and i think it's great that everyone certainly embraces the russian winter whatever the weather i'm from minus thirty plus thirty would you recommend anybody to come here to moscow definitely definitely tell my friends to just extra layers of ok there's so much to do here just it's been absolutely brilliant so cultural and diverse and yeah i'd love to come back. well it was great to meet you and i wish you luck in your next crazy sporting event thank you for.

saving the best for last that screws of a frozen lives and drive of a deep blankets a gleaming snow on snowmobile speeding to the rescue countryside under assault by a sky is a fantastic and gentle and filled way of exploring the muster region warm insulated snowsuit so close are needed and gloves boots and crush helmets are provided if you if you how nice you really feel the wind on your face and feel the true speed racing across that we feel the frozen river atop a snowmobile is a great way to see the region's breathtaking scenery just look at these wonderful winter images. wow. that was fantastic what the high. although the strains here on the frozen lake and with the first thing is.

winter is a dynamic time in the russian capital and the muster region offering unique possibilities for travelers to experience russian culture traditions and sporting activities and as my restaurant my cousin party invites regime of my return to the capital maybe it's time to spend time effort and money on other shoe polish activities besides winter exercising coming face to face with nature is only a good thing for the soul russia rocks in the winter and a trip to the moscow region with all its incredible winter activities is something not to be missed. wow what a day absolutely brilliant or they really did just highlight a few of the winter sports available here i'm definitely coming. to the moscow region again next week although i think these new hobbies might be a little difficult for my balance well fortunately that's all the time we have left

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general refused to step down as the egyptian capital braces itself for a day of massive public protest against military rule exactly a year out for the former president was ousted thousands of people are calling on the armed forces to seek power immediately to a civilian government. divisions emerge in the armed wing of syria's opposition over the plains of responsibility for the deadly bombing of a security service have water supply in the country's second largest city of these twenty five people were killed when last words from the free syrian army personnel but later deny. any threat to national security america's growing obesity problem is expanding waistlines and corporate bank accounts as big business as hard as big

profits from fattening the people one in five american children is now overweight as national fast food chains are accused of targeting them in their ad campaigns. we have lines here in our team sports next with paul. hello welcome to the sports update here on our take good to have you company is what's coming up. now you have lost maria sharapova was a surprise defeat in for all russia's men have a pull to do in the davis cup. one stroke warned martin calling the hits a hole in one as lauri mclaurin thomas bjorn shadow me to the hallway stage of the desert classic. farewell to a legend muhammad ali is in attendance as his former trainer i'm sure i've done day

is laid to rest in florida. but we begin with tennis warehousing being a good start for russia in this year's davis cup campaign after the first day of competition they trail austria to love eagle commits in put up a brave fight in the opening raba the went down in five sets to. eventually run out of staying losing six to six seven six four three six six one of them all of judea then made his debut for russia in the competition having switched from the united states but he lost to andreas hayden mowery in full six one six pool six seven six two the final score and that one. time a cal usually need to win that doubles match later on saturday russia the two time former champions to avoid a playoff to keep hold of their world group status. meanwhile the usa to nail against switzerland to join is not scored a surprise victory over roger federer it was federer's first appearance in the first round of the.