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Mahindra MGP3O Moto3 machine grabs first and second spot on the podium at Czech Grand Prix

«Motoroids» (motoroids.com) 

Mahindra MGP3O Moto3 machine took first and second places in a rain-soaked Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno. The winner was Scotsman John McPhee, splashing through the spray to take his own first GP victory and a first for the new-this-year Peugeot MGP3O, sister brand to Mahindra. He was over eight seconds clear at the flag. Spanish […]

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۴۸ سال از جنبش بهار پراگ گذشت

RadioFarda.com (per) 

۴۸ سال پیش، در سال ۱۹۶۸ میلادی، جنبش مشهور به بهار پراگ به رهبری آلکساندر دوبچک با هدف اصلاحات در سیستم کمونیستی چکسلواکی آغاز شد. این جنبش از ۵ ژانویه ۱۹۶۸ آغاز شد، و در ۲۱ اوت همان سال با اشغال پراگ پایتخت چکسلواکی توسط نیروهای ارتش شوروی سابق پایان یافت. در ژانویه سال بعد ۱۹۶۹، یان پالاخ یک دانشجوی اهل پراگ و از مدافعان برقراری دمکراسی در کشورش، دراعتراض به حضور نیروهای شوروی در پراگ خود را آتش زد. حسن سربخشیان به مناسبت چهل‌و‌هشتمین سالگرد این رویداد، مستندی تهیه کرده است.

South Korea-US military drill shadowed by N. Korea threats

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Tens of thousands of South Korean and US troops began a military exercise simulating an all-out North Korean attack on Monday, as Pyongyang issued bellicose threats of pre-emptive nuclear strikes in retaliation.

Palestinian rocket strikes Israel, drawing Israeli reprisal

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

The Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip late Sunday, targeting Hamas positions in response to a Palestinian rocket attack that hit an Israeli border town earlier in the day.

Car slams into crowd at outdoor concert in Ohio injuring 9

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

The 74-year-old driver of a car that slammed into a crowd at an outdoor community concert in Ohio injuring nine people, two of them seriously, confused the brake with the gas pedal, police said.

Rio Olympics set for spectacular close

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

The Rio Olympics closing ceremony got underway on Sunday after Eliud Kipchoge's dominant marathon victory highlighted the final day of competition.

Tom Rodriguez proudly geeks out

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

People know Tom Rodriguez as one of the most in-demand, hunky actors today. Behind it, however, is a geek and Tom is now ready to own up to it.

In Nepal’s Himalayas, hopes of closer China ties

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Twice a year, a normally deserted border checkpoint high on the Tibetan plateau throngs with activity as traders from Nepal flock to do business with their giant northern neighbor China.

Keeping it private

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Though there is no denying they are already an item, Kapamilya actor Sam Milby would rather keep details about his relationship with model-host Mari Jasmine under wraps.

Letter: Gun lessons

The Post and Courier 

In an Aug. 16 letter titled "Gun control lesson," the writer defines a long gun as an "assault rifle" or "weapon of war" only if it can fire in fully automatic mode (firing continuously with one trigger pull).

Letter: Rename ship

The Post and Courier 

The Post and Courier of Aug. 18 reported that a new Navy war ship is to be named for Harvey Milk. Mr. Milk, a naval officer, was discharged from the Navy under other than honorable conditions.

Letter: None of the above

The Post and Courier 

What a mess our political system has put its citizens in. We can either choose Donald Trump, a bombastic egotistical novice, or Hillary Clinton, a seasoned congenital liar, whose quest for power shapes everything she says and does. Or we could vote for Gary Johnson and other candidates who have no chance of winning. What a choice.

Letter: Simple fixes

The Post and Courier 

I believe I can fix the majority of our country’s problems, but my solutions are not politically correct.

Letter: Just do it

The Post and Courier 

When Hillary and Bernie were debating, Hillary promised to show her Wall Street speeches when Donald produced his tax returns.

Letter: Movie cars

The Post and Courier 

"Florence Foster Jenkins" is a great movie, and I highly recommend your readers see it. It does, however, make inexcusable use of cars such as the ’52 Olds, ’50 Chevy and ’52 Packard, among others, in a circa 1943 film.

Letter: New video game

The Post and Courier 

Our hometown newspaper gets an F in judgment for publishing a prominently displayed story about a new video game "in which players steer two cars to collect money and avoid cops."