hunger strike for twenty four fifty seven days have been a spokesman for the islamic jihad in the west bank but it's not known if he directly participated in attacks on israelis had not was arrested in december but has not been charged. seven people have died and five are missing after an avalanche destroyed several houses and kosovo rescue teams have found one girl alive and dar still searching for survivors temperatures in eastern europe have plunged below minus thirty two centigrade at times with over five hundred dead from the cold snap and heavy snow. so a cold snap sweeping across italy has hit a visitor numbers attending the annual carnival and bad it's all those saturday was the climax of the celebrations ten percent of we can't hotel reservations were canceled carnival markets have also been bought the origins of the past all date back to the lab of the century. as russia says have so she gives up for the winter olympics some of the biggest stars

a winter sports have gathered at the resort to try out the slopes and with just two years now until the big event that song playing the virus for the downhill won't come up just before the race kicked off russian president dmitri made that it took to the snow to showcase his skating skills and as dennis but i was here post-test for the twenty fourteen sochi games are in causeway. so she's been known to have warm february's in the past but not this year blizzards and temperatures well below zero may be great for some winter sports but put down hill skiing you want good visibility and less snow that's already on the ground and not still falling preparing the posts in such conditions was a challenge but the weather is of course a key factor in blizzards 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 both facilities to the test the venues here on the slopes and bridges across napoleon are undergoing the 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 so there you are some city basically live peace here and the compared to what i signed canada except there was ice in vancouver to us which made it even more difficult than the overall conditions here are good. alexandra burke came out on the top of the competition she says smaller events like this one offer an important rehearsal people 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. hughes who only come here for the olympics with thirty kilometers of new posts and world

class accommodation through organizers hope to make the test competition something get the ball for spectators and athletes a lawyer but above all this experience is priceless for the salty two thousand and fourteen organizing committee that will use this competition as a dry run to give olympic preparations a boost there is before ski sochi. and let's stay with a sporting theme but of a very different kind the other adventure activity park or appeals to many two legs adrenaline junkies and it seems to sell for legs ones as well or the dog in western ukraine becoming an internet sensation and he is also he's an expert here shows. the two thousand and one french movie that came across she launched a new world wide great the park or thousands of print using worldwide took to the sixty's performing breathtaking stunts on the wall and. 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's one of only two dogs known to the world yes yes no i want there is a dog like that i don't know why it might have appeared before to it but honestly i knew nothing about it when we started training besides that dog is much later in the tricks are not a spectacular. owner you've had been doing park or until a knee injury ruined his career his unfulfilled dream suddenly reincarnated in a six month old puppy for more than four years tried 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 chair and from there he jumped on top of that's when he thought he had talent greed is very energetic and sometimes they're used in dog fighting 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 trad believe it or not the dog makes almost all of the moves. he finds it interesting you can see individuals it looks like he is enjoying what he does i only coordinate and very often he performs with some say that i field and park or myself and i will make the dog do what i was unable to do you can see for yourself nobody makes you do so when you start out with. rats breathtaking videos

have garnered millions of you to abuse and earn him global recognition in their home town you give any and he spat 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 credit is not a threat. let's see we're. reporting from chad enough i want you crane. of course can always find a more now website also don't call him on his also still for you right now are. destroyed some wild rumors north korea's new leader kim jong un is no dead so it turns out that stories about an assassination that sparked a social network frenzy for same bled. and also taking low temperatures find out also called how ukrainian children with stuns the bone chilling freeze in big cold it's not for decades.

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minimum wage by a thread. but thousands across europe take to the streets in a coordinated approach as against the global anti-piracy args people in britain germany poland this way and the netherlands have voiced criticism that accept threatens internet freedom and could lead to online censorship. farai it's not just sports news coming your way in under twenty minutes but before the us our moscow team delves into the winter fun on the ground the russian capital. well some people embrace the winter and all the frost filled days for teas 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 coped 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 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. bright lights 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 seats in magnificent scenery people flock to this country each year to enjoy winter activities hosted by fun loving and hospitable 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. 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 very. good

and you can see the water ice fishing is about patience the short ride in the small tracks the fish. wait. i see something i think. wow. look at how it's more it's a success. the reasons why russians are so passionate about fishing various leisure the chance to pick their skills against nature and to spend time in the open with like minded people ice fishing can be enjoyed as part of a stay in a nearby holiday resorts it presents a variety of entertainment programs by the children and for grownups and the company also pride 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 courses just 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 follow me. i'm here to try i have a ski dog sledding and straight off it 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 friend's at the front. siberian husky is a medium size dense coat working don't breed the comes in different colors the school the boys our club is called. to alaska it was founded in one thousand nine

hundred eighty and is located at the park in moscow we have ten siberian huskies our club offers various the magic 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 summerlee trip to russian santas mansion is very popular among the visitors joined by the only team we frantically slide through the forest in other words they love the snow of their job just standing guard and passing the fun. sliding over the hills and through the forest this is an excellent attraction anyone can enjoy. what an alternative way of travelling in the woods and that's the so this is great five dogs are just beautiful the so well looked after and anyone committed to the center and try the south across one thousand roubles a person that's around thirty dollars for

a twenty minute ride. but talk setting 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 sport and of course such amazing dogs a popular as pets. the most popular one sport has to be either snowboarding of skiing including down hill country there's. well places where you can enjoy such sports in the capital and surrounding areas outside the city there are various resorts such as volunteer. i may venture. a lot of these take notes research well when it comes to prices as in the peak season deposits real charges ski high and refreshments make a day trip a weekend very very expensive. because while there is no

deterrent to many tourists who visit mr joy you can't. they want to see russia in italy to glory. a few adventurous you can break she was anxious to the russian region in such a story tell images and usual traction inflatables in chiba as it's called is extremely popular here an alternative to the sledge. and slide down a snow covered field. track and because of the need to get a chance to discuss any fear we'll push around. just like a roller coaster we climb it down the slope fortunately we have lots of space on the frozen river. 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 racin when you come here to moscow and i we wanted to experience i think 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. when it gets what's. 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 it's 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 celebrate it whereas in the u.k. but it's not and everyone just. starting 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 used to sit just go on live how you know live and work how they have to 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 lots of ok there's so much to do here just. 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 rivers and drive of a deep blanket some gleaming snow on snowmobile speeding through the russian countryside under a sufiah sky is a fantastic and gentle and filled way of exploring the moscow region warm insulated snowsuit so close are needed and gloves boots and crush helmets all provide just a few if you how 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 heart. 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 i return to the capital maybe it's time to spend time effort and money on other she pops 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 although we 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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people in britain germany poland lithuania and the netherlands have voiced criticism that accept threatens internet freedom and could lead to an incest shit. that's the headline it's not late at sports news with me trays up next. follow the sport on r.t. good to have a company again this coming up in the boston. shock defeat world number three murray sharp loses to in the quarters in france. huge boost for. the fastest time on the final day of the twenty twelve pre-season ties in spain. and. overwhelming favorites against underdogs to meet in the final of the african cup of

nations. but to start with birth on the way to my fear has claimed silver in the men's ten kilometer sprint race at the eighth stage of the world cup in qatar to finland the russian was perfect on both shooting ranges and lost only eight tenths of a second to more tougher cards but eventually it won the rates the french meant top the podium despite won most. of switzerland finished third for bronze as he lost one point six seconds two for card. over to tennis now where maria sharapova has been knocked out of the open in paris the world number three suffered a shock to feet in the quarter finals the australian open finalist and top seed hey went down in straight sets to. john broke up with three times in the first set and was able to come back from three one down in this.