By Karolos Grohmann
MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee described the presence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Italy's Winter Games as a great sign of U.S. commitment to the Olympic movement, noting that Vance had met the IOC's new boss for the first time.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has been looking forward to such a top-level meeting with the Trump administration since taking over in June. Some IOC... (continue reading...)
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qatari Al Jazeera TV a day after Tehran and Washington pledged to continue indirect nuclear talks following what both sides described as positive... (continue reading...)
ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italian police are investigating possible sabotage after electricity cables feeding rail lines were damaged near the northern Italian city of Bologna, causing delays to train traffic, an official said.
Italy's state-owned railway Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) said the problem with the lines, which came on the first full day of the Winter Olympic Games, had not been caused by any technical failure.
The incident... (continue reading...)
MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Thousands of people were expected to march through Milan on Saturday in a protest over housing costs and urban affordability on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
The march, organised by grassroots unions, housing‑rights groups and social centre community activists, is set to highlight what activists call an increasingly unsustainable city model marked by soaring rents and deepening inequality.
... (continue reading...)By Frank Pingue
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Forget flashy cars and mansion photos – today's ultimate flex is posting pictures from the Super Bowl field while making snow angels in celebratory confetti and people are paying big bucks for the privilege.
Sports tourism has become the fastest-growing segment of the global tourism industry as travelers increasingly seek Instagram-worthy experiences over material possessions.
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