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Thursday, February 17th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Tall ships gather at Rio de Janeiro for naval parade

Ships from all navies in the region keep arriving at Río de Janeiro for the Velas Latinoamérica 2022 (Latin American Sails 2022) parade scheduled for Feb. 22
Saturday, February 12th 2022 - 09:37 UTC
“Everything Changed”, A Falkland Islander’s Photographic Record of Invasion, Occupation, War and Aftermath

By Graham Bound – “Light falls on the faces and the eyes of men. Even from a distance of four decades, we gain a glimpse of their emotions: despair, pride, exhaustion, determination, and fear”
Saturday, February 5th 2022 - 13:53 UTC
Despite Western boycott, Beijing Winter Olympics begin

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are underway despite a diplomatic boycott and after a ceremony held at the National Stadium - built for the 2008 Summer Games - amid strict health protocols to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 23:38 UTC
Thousands of Venezuelan migrant fans were present in the stands at Montevideo’s Centenario stadium in a football match

The Uruguayan national won on Tuesday afternoon against Venezuela for the 16th date of the South American qualifiers in search of a qualifying place in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Venezuelan national team, although away and with no chance of qualifying, played this match with significant support from fans at the stadium that started to live it since the team arrived in the country last Monday.
Monday, January 24th 2022 - 20:30 UTC
France eyes new rules which would let Djokovic play at Roland Garros

According to the latest version of the everchanging press reports, France is now said to be eyeing a change in the immigration rules, which would allow Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic to play at the most emblematic French Open at Roland Garros after being deported from Australia for the first Grand Slam event of the year.
Wednesday, January 19th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Mexico to enact zero tolerance on homophobic chanting at football games

Mexican football authorities have announced they wil expel any fan from a stadium who uses foul language against players. But most of all, these fans will be suspended for five years from attending soccer events if they use homophobic remarks such as “puto” as an insult, it was announced Tuesday.
Monday, January 17th 2022 - 08:46 UTC
Djokovic loses legal battle, no chance to play Australian tennis Open

World tennis number one player Novak Djokovic of Serbia will not be able to defend his Australian Open crown after his visa was canceled for a second time by local migration authorities.
Friday, January 14th 2022 - 20:12 UTC
Djokovic's Australian visa canceled yet again, must return to detention hotel

Tennis' number one player Novak Djokovic faces deportation yet again from Australia after his visa was revoked for a second time after a judge had allowed him to enter the country despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, which is mandatory for all foreigners wishing to enter the country.
Monday, January 10th 2022 - 13:11 UTC
Djokovic wins court case but Aussie Gov't may still expel him at discretion

An Australian Circuit Court Monday ruled in favor of reinstating tennis' top player Novak Djokovic his visa, which was canceled by immigration officials on the grounds that he was not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Monday, January 10th 2022 - 07:13 UTC
Actor, director, diplomat Sidney Poitier dies aged 94

Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier, KBE, has died at the age of 94, Bahamas' highest authorities have announced. He had been knighted in 1974.