Saturday, July 2, 2011 A study conducted by Harvard University researchers has concluded that children who attend an Independence Day celebration are more likely to become Republicans as adults. Even attending a single fireworks display or flag-waving parade, specifically celebrations without rain, can be predictive of a child’s future political leanings and voting habits. “One Fourth of July without rain […]
Finnish trio shot dead in Brazil
Monday, December 5, 2011 It has emerged that three Finnish nationals have been shot dead in Brazil. Their bodies were found near João Pessoa in a sugarcane field on Friday. The three were from Savonlinna but two of them — a married couple — owned a second home nearby where they spent winters. The retired surgeon, 72, and his wife, […]
Landslide causes train derailment in Italy; nine dead
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 At least nine people have died in northern Italy after a landslide caused the derailment of a passenger train. A further 25 people were injured, according to emergency services. The incident occurred earlier this morning near the border with Austria, in a mountainous region near Merano, a city around 300 kilometres north of Venice. “There are […]
Alcácer signs five year contract with Barça; Munir loaned to Valencia
Friday, September 2, 2016 On Tuesday, Catalonian football club FC Barcelona announced signing of Spanish striker Paco Alcácer from Valencia C.F. for €30 million. Barcelona is obliged to pay €2 million as add-ons for the 23-year-old striker. Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi was loaned to Valencia with an option to buy the player for €12 million. Making hood professional debut […]