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☆ With Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nine years for murdering Reeva Steenkamp, her family still wants answers
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN's documentary examines the details leading to Reeva Steenkamp’s murder Rikki Hibbert Photography/Courtesy of StimuliiPistorius shot Steenkamp four times through the bathroom door of his house. Why did he do it?” Steenkamp’s mother, June, asked in the documentary. Very clever, and she was always laughing.”“She would have done amazing things,” said Tania Koen, CEO of the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation. The world was a better place with Reeva in it.”Pistorius, now 37 years old, was released on parole on January 5 this year. Steenkamp’s mother has been vocal in her criticism of his release and expressed her concern for the safety of other women.

Persons: Oscar Pistorius, Pistorius, Steenkamp, LeBron James, Leonardo DiCaprio, ”, Scott Roder, Jesse L, Martin, Steenkamp’s, Reeva, Rikki Hibbert, “, Tania Koen, ” Pistorius, Oscar, ” “ Oscar Pistorius Organizations: CNN, Games, South, Appeal, Reeva, “ Locations: South, Pretoria, South Africa, ”

☆ Kim Aris: Aung San Suu Kyi’s son casts doubt on reports Myanmar former leader has been moved from prison
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Drn/Getty Images Suu Kyi, front center, is seen with her parents and her two elder brothers in 1947. Kyodo News Stills/Getty Images Suu Kyi poses with Burmese comedian Par Par Lay, who was part of the pro-democracy act "The Moustache Brothers." Soe Than Win/AFP/Getty Images Suu Kyi meets US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Suu Kyi's residence in Yangon in 2011. Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images Suu Kyi is presented with the Congressional Gold Medal while visiting the US Capitol in 2012. U Aung/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images Suu Kyi addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2016.

Persons: Aung, Suu, ”, Kim Aris, Suu Kyi, she’s, ” Aris, CNN’s Anna Coren, “, Michael Aris, ” “, Zaw Min Tun, Min Aung Hlaing, Aris, they’ve, Ma Khin Kyi, Par, Karl Malakunas, David Brunnstrom, Jonathan Karp, Price, Luis D'Orey, David Van Der Veen, Jonathan Utz, Michael Wolf, Pornchai Kittiwongsakul, Soe, Hillary Clinton, Paula Bronstein, Minzayar Oo, Kyi, Bono, Peter Muhly, Alex Wong, Barack Obama, Obama, Brendan Smialowski, Chris Ison, Ragnar Singsaas, Romeo Gacad, Lauren DeCicca, Lam Yik Fei, Htin Kyaw, Aung Naing, Min Aung, Aung Htet, Kyaw, Jewel SamadD, John Kerry, Jonathan Ernst, Reuters Suu Kyi, Heath Mitchell, Pope Francis, Elizabeth II, John Stillwell, Mike Pence, Bernat, Myanmar's, Koen Van Weel, ’ Aris, I’d, Suu Kyi’s NLD Organizations: CNN, Aung, National League for Democracy, Aris, Reuters, Burma Independence Army, Kyodo, Stills, Oxford University, Getty, Embassy, Suu Kyi, Panos, Congressional, Capitol, Suu, Xinhua News Agency, United Nations General Assembly, National Park Service, Palace, ASEAN, Court of Justice, Association for Political, United Nations Locations: Myanmar, Britain, Rangoon, Yangon, Myanmar’s, Zaw, heatstroke, Naypyidaw, India, Par Par Lay, England, AFP, Bangkok, Thailand, Bagan, Pathein, Camberley, Oslo, Norway, Kawhmu, New York, Washington ,, Washington, DC, Singapore, Gambia, “, Burma, doesn’t

☆ Doughnuts, smoothies, pizza, MoonPie, eyewear — brands are going all out-of-this-world with solar eclipse-themed goodies
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

On Monday, April 8, millions of people will witness a rare total solar eclipse as it passes over Mexico, the United States and Canada. For starters, Pizza Hut will give customers a “Total Eclipse of the Hut” deal on eclipse day, offering any large-sized pizza for $12. This is the second time Krispy Kreme has created a new one pegged to a total solar eclipse. Back in 2017, during the last total solar eclipse in the US, the brand used chocolate to cover its original glazed doughnut. NASA recommends wearing a set of eclipse glasses that complies with the ISO 12312-2 international standard when viewing any solar eclipse.

Persons: New York CNN —, celestially, Kreme, Koen Pauwels, ”, ” Pauwels, “, Smoothie King, Burger, Parker, MoonPie, graham, Tory Johnston, MoonPie's, Johnston Organizations: New, New York CNN, Eclipse, Northeastern University, NASA, Chattanooga Bakery, Inc, Kroger Locations: New York, Mexico, United States, Canada, Chattanooga

Steenkamp's family believes he intended to shoot the 29-year-old model and law graduate after becoming enraged in a nighttime argument. Pistorius' parole comes 10 years after the killing. Matthews noted that Pistorius' parole was granted a day before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Steenkamp family lawyer Tania Koen encapsulated it when she spoke about Pistorius' possible release earlier this year and if it was right. She said that no prison sentence for him, no matter how long, would ever really make any difference to Steenkamp's family after her death.

Persons: Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius, didn't, he’s, —, Reeva, Steenkamp, Reeva's, Barry Steenkamp, “, ”, Barry, Rob Matthews, Matthews, Tania Koen, ” Koen Organizations: —, of Corrections, South Africa's, Women, AP Locations: CAPE, South Africa, Pretoria, U.S, South, africa

☆ Oscar Pistorius granted parole, to be released from prison nearly 11 years after murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oscar Pistorius, the disgraced South African Paralympian who murdered his girlfriend on Valentine's Day 10 years ago, was granted parole at a hearing on Friday and will be released. Pistorius was told at a hearing in Pretoria, the administrative capital where he has been held, that he will be released on Jan. 5, 2024. Tania Koen, a lawyer who has represented the Steenkamps throughout the parole process and Pistorius' appeals, confirmed to NBC News that parole was granted. As a condition of the parole process, Pistorius met with Steenkamp's father, Barry, in June 2022. When he shot Steenkamp he had assumed it was a burglar, he said.

Persons: Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius, Steenkamp, Tania Koen, wouldn't, Steenkamp's, Barry Organizations: South, Valentine's, NBC News, Olympics Locations: Pretoria, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius could be granted parole on Friday after spending nearly 10 years in prison for murder. Serious offenders in South Africa must serve at least half their sentence to be eligible for parole, which Pistorius has done. Prosecutors argued that Steenkamp had fled to the toilet cubicle during a late-night argument and Pistorius killed her in a rage. Steenkamp’s mother, June Steenkamp, will not oppose Pistorius’ parole, her lawyer said in a message to The Associated Press. June Steenkamp attended Pistorius’ first parole hearing in March to oppose Pistorius' release but will not attend on Friday, said her lawyer, Tania Koen.

Persons: — Oscar Pistorius, Pistorius, he'd, Reeva Steenkamp, Steenkamp, Steenkamp’s, Barry Steenkamp, Pistorius ’, Tania Koen, Koen, It's, ” Pistorius Organizations: Prosecutors, Associated Press, British, of Corrections, Correctional, AP Locations: CAPE, South Africa, Pretoria, africa

☆ Reus goal hands Dortmund nervous 1-0 win over Wolfsburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

DORTMUND, Germany, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus slotted in a second half winner to give his team a 1-0 victory over in-form VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday after a largely toothless game. Dortmund had more than 60% possession in the first half but apart from a curled Reus free kick into the top corner that keeper Koen Casteels palmed wide, they had little to show for in terms of chances. They did pick up the pace after the break and came close with Julian Brandt before Reus completed a move launched by substitute Donyell Malen in the 68th for the winner. Dortmund are on 11 points, two off leaders Bayern Munich. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, Koen Casteels, Paris St Germain, Edin Terzic, Julian Brandt, Reus, Donyell, Karolos Grohmann, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Borussia Dortmund's, VfL Wolfsburg, Dortmund, Paris St, Champions League, Bayern Munich, Thomson Locations: DORTMUND, Germany, Reus

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Barry Steenkamp, the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman who was fatally shot by Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, has died, a family spokesperson said Friday. A foundation set up by the Steenkamp family in memory of Reeva said Barry Steenkamp died in his sleep on Thursday evening. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Barry Steenkamp,” the foundation said in a statement on its Facebook page. At that meeting, Steenkamp said he urged Pistorius to confess that he had intentionally shot Reeva in rage after an argument. Barry Steenkamp wasn't able to attend because of poor health, family spokesperson Koen said at the time.

Persons: — Barry Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius, Tania Koen, Barry Steenkamp's, Reeva, Barry Steenkamp, “ Barry, Pistorius, Steenkamp, “, Oscar, ” Barry Steenkamp, ”, Barry Steenkamp wasn't, Koen, ___ Organizations: Paralympic, British, Daily Mail, Pistorius, AP Locations: CAPE, South Africa, Pistorius, AP Africa, africa

☆ Europe has dodged Putin’s gas bullet. But it’s still thirsty for cheap energy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Luke Mcgee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

For Europe, energy security has always been a trade-off: Cheap, imported energy comes with the risk of dependency on the countries from which it originates. Europe had an especially mild winter while governments and citizens made a concerted effort to use less gas. Despite these efforts, officials and analysts are fearful that however impressive these advancements have been, Europe’s energy is far from secure in the long term. And when it comes to energy security, dependency ultimately brings us back to that classic trade-off: economics versus risk. China is not the only threat when it comes to energy security in Europe.

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☆ Max Verstappen wins record-equaling ninth straight race as home crowd brings on ‘goosebumps’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The German, then driving for Red Bull, completed the same feat during his 2013 title win. Alonso had started the race in fifth but – Verstappen aside – put on the driving performance of the day. “It was probably one of the more difficult races to win, but nine in a row is something I never even thought about,” said Verstappen. Red Bull boss Christian Horner was less coy about the achievements of his star man and indeed the team as a whole. Alain Prost and Vettel, five and seven race wins ahead of Verstappen as things stands, could be overtaken before the 2023 season ends given that nine races remain.

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☆ Dortmund crush Wolfsburg 6-0 to stay a point behind Bayern
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

DORTMUND, Germany, May 7 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund demolished hapless VfL Wolfsburg 6-0 on Sunday, with two goals apiece from Karim Adeyemi and Jude Bellingham, to stay hot on the heels of Bundesliga leaders Bayern with three games left in the season. Dortmund are now on 64 points, one behind Bayern, 2-1 winners against Werder Bremen on Saturday. "We are satisfied today but a long way from happy," said Dortmund coach Edin Terzic. Dortmund host Borussia Moenchengladbach next Saturday while Bayern take on Schalke 04. Instead it was Dortmund who struck again in the 28th when Adeyemi delivered a pin-point assist for Sebastien Haller to tap in.

☆ South Africa's Pistorius seeks early release 10 years after killing girlfriend
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

JOHANNESBURG, March 31 (Reuters) - Former South Africa paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, will ask a parole board on Friday to release him early from prison, lawyers and prison officials said. Pistorius, behind bars for almost seven years, became eligible for parole after serving half of his 13-year prison sentence. The closed-door parole board meeting is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. local time (0800 GMT) at the Atteridgeville prison near capital Pretoria. The independent parole board must determine, among other issues, whether Pistorius is at risk of committing similar crimes in the future, prison spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said. Pistorius' lawyer, Julian Knight, told Reuters he was not in a "position to comment until such time as the Parole Board has made a decision".

Summary Pistorius to appear at parole hearing next year - authoritiesMother of Reeva Steenkamp against release"Blade Runner" gained global fame for Paralympic titlesJOHANNESBURG, March 31 (Reuters) - Former South Africa Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said on Friday. "Come August 2024, he would have reached the minimum detention period, then the (parole) board will make a decision," prison spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo told a media briefing. [1/7] Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius leaves court after appearing for the 2013 killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, June 14, 2016. He was not available to comment after Pistorius was denied parole. The basis for his argument for Pistorius' parole consideration was that "there doesn't seem to be any negative factors precluding his being released on parole because he meets the requirements of the department in terms of their policies and procedures".

☆ Analysis: Chinese suppliers race to Vietnam as COVID let-up opens escape route from Sino-U.S. trade war
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Francesco Guarascio | Thomson Reuters | Francesco Leads A Team Of Reporters In Vietnam That Covers Top Financial | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Adding impetus to the move is the increasing cost of labour in China, expanding U.S. restrictions on high-tech-related trade with China, and tit-for-tat tariffs from a Sino-U.S. trade war that triggered a past wave of Chinese investment in Vietnam. "Enquiries from Chinese firms about manufacturing investment in Vietnam grew exponentially in the last quarter of last year," said Michael Chan, senior director of leasing at industrial real estate specialist BW Industrial Development. "Chinese investment has also increased remarkably," he said. Chinese firms also experience longer times to obtain staff visas and work permits, said Filippo Bortoletti, who heads the Vietnamese unit of investment consultancy Dezan Shira. "Chinese companies move here mostly to serve their clients who moved earlier," said BW Industrial Development's Chan.

Benchmark EU carbon permit prices hit 100 euros per tonne of CO2 on Tuesday, the highest since the scheme launched in 2005. The largest project being developed in the Netherlands secured national funding to bridge the gap between costs and the CO2 price. The United States does not have a nationwide carbon price, although states including California do. An EU carbon price of 100 euros adds 30-40 euros to the cost of a tonne of primary steel production, according to Eurofer. For example, blast furnace-based steelmakers were given around 80% of their CO2 permits, commodity industry analysis firm CRU said.

☆ Here are 22 of the top LGBTQ news stories of 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Here are 22 of our top LGBTQ news stories of the year. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education law — or what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — on March 28. 'It’s already having an impact': LGBTQ people fear abortion rights reversalA supporter of gay marriage waves a flag in front of the Supreme Court on June 25, 2015. Nicola Goode / Prime VideoAmazon’s “A League of Their Own” series, which debuted Aug. 12 and was inspired by the 1992 cult classic by director Penny Marshall, brought much-needed representation to the screen for lesbians and other queer women, who celebrated how “gay, gay, gay” it was. Biden signs same-sex marriage bill at White House ceremonyPresident Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 13.

☆ Lukaku, Hazard included in Belgium squad for World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has included injured striker Romelu Lukaku and playmaker Eden Hazard in his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, saying he will give the former "every second" to regain his fitness for the tournament. "He (Lukaku) is not completely fit medically, that is clear, but the last three days has been very positive. Or Vincent Kompany's in 2018 (ahead of the World Cup). However, he is a talismanic figure for Belgium and Martinez has set aside concerns with his match fitness and form. "I am looking for Eden to come as captain of the squad and show what an incredible player we have.

☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.

☆ In-wheel motors could be the future of electric cars
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Mounted in the rim of an electric vehicle’s wheels, the motors increase efficiency by delivering power directly to where it’s needed most. Supercars and pickup trucksElaphe, which was founded in 2006 by Gorazd Lampič and quantum physicist Andrej Detela, has designed in-wheel motors for a range of electric vehicles. In-wheel motors are far more exposed to the elements as well as impacts and vibrations from the road. The report notes that as electric vehicles become more popular, automakers are looking towards in-wheel motors for their space-saving abilities and improved power efficiency. Another major player is Protean Electric, which was acquired by British electric vehicle maker Bedeo in 2021.

☆ Cum a ajuns un mic orășel din Belgia centrul lumii în producerea de vaccin anti COVID-19
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-06 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

De ce a ales Pfizer acest oraș (împreună cu fabrica din Kalamazoo, Michigan) pentru a produce vaccinul? Pfizer a cumpărat în 1963 o linie de producție din Puurs ce aparținea companiei farmaceutice Upjohn. Investiția a condus în cele din urmă la transformarea Pfizer Puurs într-unul dintre cele mai mari locuri de producție și ambalare ale Pfizer la nivel mondial. Poziția micuțului oraș reprezintă un alt atuu pentru care Pfizer a ales să producă aici vaccinul. Țara ocupă locul trei în topul UE pentru exportul de produse farmaceutice, împreună cu Germania și Irlanda.

Organizations: Aeroportul, Asociația Internațională Locations: belgian, belgian Puurs, Belgia, Puurs, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Anvers, Bruxelles, Belgiei, Europei, UE, Germania, Irlanda

☆ Povestea unui orășel de 17 mii de oameni din Belgia care a devenit centrul lumii în producerea de vaccin anti-COVID19
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-06 | by ( Jardan Cristian | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +4 min

Reporterii Politico au încercat să afle de la primarul orașului, Van den Heuvel cum a fost posibil ca acest mic orășel să devină atât de important în aceste vremuri. În urma Planului Marshall, investiții importante din partea marilor companii farmaceutice și chimice ca Alcon sau Upjohn au intrat în regiune. Țara ocupă locul trei în topul UE pentru exportul de produse farmaceutice, împreună cu Germania și Irlanda. Un alt avantaj îl reprezintă aeroportul din Bruxelles care a fost unul dintre primele certificate în mod specific de către Asociația Internațională a Transportului Aerian pentru transportul de mărfuri farmaceutice. Jumătate din producția de produse farmaceutice din Belgia este exportată în afara UE.

Persons: den, Lucrurile, Van den, Marshall, Colpaert, Janssen Organizations: Asociația Internațională Locations: Puurs, Belgiei, belgian Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Van den Heuvel, Belgia, UE, Germania, Irlanda, Biocartis, Flandrei

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