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Venezuelaʼs health care crisis: Hospitals have ʼnothing leftʼ The situation has become increasingly dramatic over the past several years. Thousands of Venezuelanscross the border every day, either staying in Colombia or moving on to other Latin American countries. In Colombia alone, at the moment, there are 1.2 million Venezuelans, in Ecuador more than 200,000 people and in Peru more than one­and­a­half million — so in these three countries alone there are nearly 2 million Venezuelans who no longer know, how they are going to make ends meet at home. As a first response, we set up two health centers right on the border crossing at Cucuta — one directly behind the border bridge has been in operation since 2017. In the meantime, we also have medical aid stations on the border with Ecuador and along the migration route in Colombia. Many Venezuelans donʼt even have enough money for a simple bus ticket and are just walking to get to destinations hundreds of kilometers away.

Nuns fight sexual abuse in Indiaʼs Catholic Church Last year, Catholic nun Sister Anupama, and four of her companions from the Missionaries of Jesus congregation in Kerala, led protests demanding thearrest of Bishop Franco Mulakkal, 54, a senior member of the Roman Catholic clergy and head of its Jalandhar diocese. Mulakkal was accused of raping a Catholic nun 13 times between 2014 and 2016. He is currently out on bail as the case is being heard in court. Last month, Anupama and her companions were supposed to have been transferred from their convent in Kuravilangad, but the transfer order was revoked after a couple of weeks. The transfer order had sparked speculation that they were being punished for complaining.

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German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies age 85 The German­born designer has died at the age of 85

German Health Minister blocks suicide aid to terminally ill Germany has so far not provided any lethal drugs to terminally ill people wanting to put an end to their suffering, despite a2017 verdict allowing such suicide assistancein exceptional cases, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. The Tagesspiegel daily said that 93 of 123 applications for the drugs had so far been rejected by the relevant authority, the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). The paper said none had yet been approved and that 22 people had died while waiting for their application to be processed. According to the Tagespiegel Health Minister Jens Spahn has played a considerable role in the rejection of applications, urging the BfArM in June last year not to allow anyone to purchase lethal drugs for the purposes of suicide.

Saudi women refugees in Germany: Still living in fear Chanelʼs leading designer for 30 years, Karl Lagerfeld was a brand in his own right with an unmistakable look and outrageous comments. The French fashion house Chanel on Tuesday confirmed that theGerman­born designer Karl Lagerfeldhad died at the age of 85. Lagerfeld held a number of top jobs in the fashion world and had an almost unprecedented influence on the industry. Well­heeled roots Karl Lagerfeld was born into a wealthy family, on September 10, 1933. His father was a canned milk manufacturer and together with his wife, young Karl and his sister lived in Hamburgʼs Blankenese district, home to aristocrats, pretty villas and well­kept parks. All that changed for Lagerfeld when Hamburg was bombed in July 1944, as the family moved to their estate in SchleswigHolstein. It was there, in the countryside, that he spent half of his childhood, though his urban origins, affinity to unusual clothing and his long hair made him stand out among the country kids. Little Karl was

y quite unusual in other ways as well. Even before starting school, he learned English and French and spent hours up in the attic drawing. He preferred going to museums rather than school, and was fascinat­ ed by French painters. "I loved everything that was French … thatʼs where I wanted to go and thatʼs why I learned French as a child," he told filmmaker Gero von Boehm in the 2014 documentary Deutschland, deine Künstler: Karl Lagerfeld (Germany, Your Artists: Karl Lagerfeld). Over the years, the desire to move to Paris grew. After attending a Dior show in Hamburg in 1950, his mind was made up and in 1953 he and his mother moved to the fashion capital. He quickly made a name for himself: At just 20 years of age, he took first place in a fashion competition with a coat design. Yves Saint Laurent also participated, but only finished third.

"Where are you hiding? We know you are not in your apartment." Ayasha* scrolls further. "We will get you. Even if you go to the end of the world, we have people who can track you down." Ayasha sits barefoot in sweatpants and a T­shirt in her kitchen, in front of her a folder. In it, she has collected all the threatening messages she has received, printed and translated into German by an official interpreter. Another message reads: "The embassy has people who can get information about you through the city administration."

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German court deals ʼDieselgateʼ blow to VW customer A court in the northern German city of Braunschweig on Tuesday rejected a compensation claim against carmaker Volkswagen brought by a plaintiff represented by legal services group MyRight. The verdict paves the way for MyRight to now appeal the decision at the Federal Court of Justice. VW welcomed the verdict, saying that it meant that buyers of diesel vehicles had no claims against the company. The plaintiff was calling on VW to pay back wholly or in part the sum for which he purchased a diesel vehicle nine years ago. His first attempt to claim compensation at a lower court in Braunschweig also failed. MyRight founder Jan-Eike Andresen was, however, not fazed by the courtʼs decision, saying his company was now in the "finals" with VW, which he called an "outstanding success for our young firm." The case in Braunschweig has been followed with great interest because the consumer rights group MyRight is representing some 35,000 owners of VW diesel vehicles in Germany affected by the "Dieselgate" scandal.

Airbnb cuts listings in Israeli West Bank settlements Home­rental platform Airbnb announced Monday it would no longer offer its service in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, drawing an angry response from Israel. Israel seized the West Bank in the 1967 Six­Day War, but most countries consider the Jewish settlements there to be illegal. The company said in a statement the decision would affect about 200 properties "in the occupied West Bank that are at the core of the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians." "Our hope is that someday sooner rather than later, a framework is put in place where the entire global community is aligned so there will be a resolution to this historic conflict and a clear path forward for everybody to follow," it added. Palestinian and human rights groups had long called on Airbnb to remove the settlement listings from its site. Waleed Assraf, head of a Palestinian anti-settlement group welcomed the development, saying if more companies followed it would "contribute to achieving peace." Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin condemned the move as "the most wretched of wretched capitulations to the boycott efforts." 2

Pelosi says US needs NATO ʼmore than everʼ The US speaker of the house has stood strong against Donald Trump at home

As part of a cross­party delegation in Europe, she outlined a markedly different view of Americaʼs commitment to the trans-Atlantic alliance. Pelosi said that both Democrats and Republicans had come to Brussels to reaffirm "our commit to the transAtlantic alliance, our commitment to NATO, our respect for the European Union, and our ability and desire for us all to work together to strengthen the alliance and all of our institutions connected there."She alluded to NATOʼs founding 70 years ago, saying that its goal of establishing global permanent peace was supported and celebrated by the US today.After recalling her first visit to a NATO assembly during the era of a divided Germany, Pelosi named money laundering, cybersecurity and the war against terrorism as issues, among

Council of Europe slams Greece over refugee camp conditions The Council of Europeʼs Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) raised concerns Tuesday over the "inhuman and degrading" conditions in Greeceʼs refugee camps. The committeeʼs report said the situation was particularly alarming at the Fylakio camp near the Turkish border — one of the "hot spots" set up with backing from the EU to speed up refugee processing. There was a lack of doctors, medicines, food and drinking water in several camps along Turkeyʼs land border, in Athens, and on the Aegean islands.In the northeastern town of Fylakio, up to 95 migrants were being housed in a single room.People were detained for ex-

g g others, that provide "all the more reason to have a reinforced relationship with our NATO allies and support the mobility and infrastructure that the EU is injecting into that security.""Now more than ever, we need NATO as we go forward because the challenges are more important than a bipolar relationship with the Soviet Union," she said, referencing the multilateral order that emerged following the end of the Cold War. Other congress members of both parties seconded Pelosi, emphasizing the importance of the relationship between the US and Europe, as well as the US commitment to liberal democracy.

p tended periods of time in inadequate and "dirty" conditions at border patrol stations such as Isaacio and Tychero.Many migrants were suffering from scabies because of the poor state of washing facilities, clogged toilets and dirty mattresses and blankets.Refugees at several camps, including Moria on the island of Lesbos, reported suffering abuse and beatings at the hands of police.Hundreds of unaccompanied minors were being housed with single men and at risk of sexual violence.

Children in Germany worry about poverty and want to be heard Having enough quality time with parents and being able to participate in

Envoy says US convinced Germany to ban Iranʼs Mahan Air US Ambassador Richard Grenell is claiming a diplomatic victory after German officials decided to ban the Iranian airline Mahan Air from operating within the country. Grenell, who has ruffled a few feathers since President Donald Trump picked him for the post last May, told The Wall Street Journal that the move had come after "months of pressing" from the United States. "I think itʼs a great step by the German government," Grenell told the DPA news agency. "It shows great leadership." He added: "No country where Mahan Air flies should feel safe." The German Foreign Ministry took a different stance on Monday, when it announced that Mahan Airʼs landing rights had been withdrawn because the carrier had transported equipment and troops into war zones in the Middle East, particularly in Syria.

school decisions are key concerns of children, initial results of a German study published Tuesday have found. The study "Childrenʼs Worlds+" comes as recent student movements around the world haveraised debate about the political participation and impact of childrenand young adults, and also as Germany worries about rising child poverty. Key survey takeaways 99 percent of all participants were existentially secure, meaning they had enough to eat.More than half of all children worried occasionally, frequently or constantly about their familiesʼ financial situations.German children were overall well provided for materially, and the more material possessions a child had, the less they worried about their familiesʼ finances. More young children felt that their teachers took care of them and helped them with problems, while that was less the case with older children.


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Honda closure adds to UKʼs Brexit gloom Japanese car giant Honda has announced it will close its only car plant in Britain in 2021. Several carmakers have announced plans to trim UK operations, with concerns that a no­deal Brexit could disrupt supply lines. Honda will shutter its operations in southwestern England in 2021, the Japanese carmaker announced Tuesday. The move adds to a growing number of car manufacturersscaling down operations in the UK. The plant, near the town of Swindon, accounts for more than 10 percent of Britainʼs total car output, although it has struggled increasingly in recent years. The announcement means the loss of 3,500 jobs in the UK. Local lawmaker Justin Tomlinson, of the ruling Conservative Party, comment-

German police dog sniffs out 17 live hand grenades in car

Police in theeastern German city of Dresdenannounced Tuesday that they had arrested two men the previous evening after finding 17 smuggled hand grenades in their car. The vehicle had been parked in the parking lot of the cityʼs main train station, raising the officersʼ suspicion, a police spokesperson said. The officers gave the car an initial search and then used a sniffer dog, which alerted the officers to the live ammunition that had been hidden in the paneling. Read more: Donʼt wait for sniffer dogs to screen you for cancer The two men of Bosnian nationality were suspected of having entered the country illegally. The reason for their possession of the hand grenades remains unclear. The spokesperson said that an investigation was ongoing. The two men of Bosnian nationality were suspected of having entered the country illegally. The reason for their possession of the hand grenades remains unclear. The spokesperson said that an investigation was ongoing.

g y ed publicly on the apparent closure soon after the news broke, saying that he had spoken to the company. The Brexit­supporting member of parliament insisted that the closure was not Brexit related. "It is a reflection of the global market," said Tomlinson. "They are seeking to consolidate production in Japan." Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Honda president Takahiro Hachigo said: "Iʼd like you to understand this is not related to Brexit."

Bernie Sanders announces he is running for US president

The independent US Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday said he would once again run for president in 2020. Sanders, 77, made the announcement in a radio interview in his home state. "I wanted to let the people of the state of Vermont know about this first," said Sanders on Vermont Public Radio. Sanders, who describes himself as ademocratic socialist,already made a strong run for the Democratic nomination for the 2016 presidential elections, losing out in the end to Hillary Clinton. He is known

y for defending such liberal policies as free college tuition and single-payer health care. In an email to supporters, Sanders wrote: "Our campaign is not only about defeating Donald Trump. Our campaign is about transforming our country and creating a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice." Announcing his bid, Sanders did not pull his punches regarding the current Republican president, calling Trump an embarrassment to the nation and "a pathological liar."

Recession fears grip emerging markets amid currency crises Turkey, South Africa and Argentina are among the emerging economies most at risk of recession, chief economist for business information provider IHS Markit, Nariman Behravesh, told DW. The countries, which have seen their currencies battered this year, have "twin deficits" and large amounts of dollar and euro­denominated debt.

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43/2019 • 20 February, 2019 Germany attempts ʼface­savingʼ resolution to Saudi drugs boycott

The human rightsrow between Saudi Arabia and Canada made international headlinesin recent weeks, when the Riyadh government suddenly suspended new trade and investment to the Great White North. The punitive measures were in response to a simple tweet by Canadaʼs foreign minster, calling for the release of two jailed Saudi activists. Receiving less attention has been the diplomatic spat between Europeʼs No. 1 economy and the oil-rich kingdom — also sparked by a ministerʼs comments; this time Sigmar Gabriel, Germanyʼs then-foreign minister. During the political crisis in Lebanon last November that saw Prime Minister Saad al­Hariri resign and later rescind his decision, Riyadh was widely accused of forcing his departure, which Gabriel alluded to as "adventurism." ʼShamefulʼ remarks hurt tiesRiyadh immediately recalled its ambassador to Berlin, telling the German government the comments were "shameful." In May, it went further and froze all new business with Germany. Over the subsequent months, several German pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, including Siemens Healthineers, Bayer and Boerhringer Ingelheim, have been excluded from public healthcare tenders in the kingdom. A pharmaceutical industry source told DW, on condition of anonymity, that Saudi authorities had not given any written explanation about the exclusion, and that there was no clear path for Germany to resolve the issue. Efforts by German diplomats to mediate with Saudi authorities were delayed, initially, by the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the summer break, as Gulf countries stop work in July and August due to the extreme heat.

eBay sues Amazon for allegedly poaching its sellers Online retailer eBay filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against its competitor Amazon, accusing the Seattle-based giant of using eBayʼs own messaging system to steal sellers. eBay described Amazonʼs scheme as an "orchestrated, coordinated, worldwide campaign" to "illegally lure eBay sellers." While both eBay and Amazonʼs revenue is boosted by independent sellers, the group has become a greater part of Amazonʼs recent growth. In 2017, more than half the items sold on Amazon came from third­party sellers. In eBayʼs lawsuit, Amazon representatives are accused of creating eBay accounts and then messaging sellers to persuade them to take their goods to Amazon.com instead. eBay argues that the move violated its user agreement. 4

Huawei vows US ʼcanʼt crush usʼ The founder of Huawei has dismissed claims his company spies for the Chinese government and said that the world cannot do without his companyʼs "more advanced" technology. The founder of Huawei on Monday claimed there were political motivations behind the arrest of his daughter, Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou. "Firstly, I object to what the US has done. This kind of politically motivated act is not acceptable," Ren Zhengfeitold the BBCin his first broadcast interview since the arrest. "The US likes to sanction others, whenever thereʼs an issue, theyʼll use such combative methods." "We object to this. But now that weʼve gone down this path, weʼll let the courts settle it." Meng was arrested in Canada in December at the behest of the

French gas stations left dry by ʼyellow vestʼ blockades

French gas giant Total on Monday said "yellow vest" protesters continue to block 11 major fuel depots, resulting in 75 gas stations running out of fuel. A company spokesman said that if the blockade werenʼt lifted soon, more petrol stations could run out of fuel. In the region of Brittany, local officials have considered imposing restrictions on how much gas motorists can buy to prevent more stations from going dry. France has been gripped by antigovernment protests since French President Emmanuel Macron introduced sweeping measures to combat climate change, including a fuel tax hike. On Saturday, riots broke out in Paris, leaving scores injured and costly devastation in its wake. Protesters believe Macron needs to withdraw the reforms, citing high living costs in the country. But the government has refused to back down. Instead, Macron said last week that the protests show "that we shouldnʼt change course because it is the right one."

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The small, but surprising secret to Germanyʼs economic success Itʼs a dreaded dinner party question that leaves many of us scrambling to make our mundane jobs sound more interesting than they are. Itʼs also the first thing I ask Steffen Lange, the branch manager of a company called "Berliner Schrauben" (Berlin screws), when we meet at his workplace on a cold autumn morning. "Itʼs all in the name," he tells me. "Where weʼre from: Berlin. And what we focus on — screws." But the name doesnʼt quite reveal the full story. Screws account for 60 percent of turnover. Berliner Schrauben also supplies pipe fixtures, dowels, wood connectors and a range of associated tools. It might not dazzle your dinner party guests. But itʼs pretty likely to pay for the wine. Berliner Schrauben exemplifies Germanyʼs "mittelstand." The term refers to small and medium­sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 employees and an annual turnover of no more than €50 million ($57 million).

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US, charged with violating US sanctions against Iran throughbank and wire fraud. She is facing trial to determine if she will be extradited. In his Monday interview, Huawei founder Ren went on to deny accusations that his company was involved in espionage for the Chinese government, potentially by installing so-called backdoors that would compromise communications routed through Huawei network hardware. "The Chinese government has already clearly said that it wonʼt install any backdoors. And we wonʼt install backdoors either," Ren told the BBC.

Assessing WhatsAppʼs 5 years with Facebook

When Facebook bought messaging app WhatsApp five years ago, it looked like a complete mismatch of values. But recurring frictions havenʼt stopped WhatsApp from securing spectacular growth globally. On February 19, 2014, social media giant Facebook announced it had acquired messaging service WhatsApp for a whopping $19 billion (€16.8 billion). That takeover was viewed as an unholy alliance by many at the time,given the tie­up of two companies with misaligned principles, to say the least. Founded in 2009 by former Yahoo employees Jan Koum and Brian Acton, WhatsApp had made a name for itself as a firm whose messaging service paid extra attention to user privacy and was opposed to ads, while Facebook wasnʼt quite like that, and still isnʼt. When the marriage happened Corinne Purtill wrote for online portal Quartz that "Facebook was apparently surprised that privacy­ minded WhatsApp would not renegotiate its pledge to remain ad­free; WhatsApp was apparently surprised that Facebook wanted to make money." That sums it up pretty well, and the underlying clash of values led to quite some tension in the process, eventually seeing cofounders Koum and Acton leave the company.


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Fed up with fly ash, India villagers fight back against power plants Villagers have decided to fight back.

Chinese artist Ai Weiweiʼs segment cut from ʼBerlin, I Love Youʼ Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiweiʼs segment in the film "Berlin, I Love You" was cut from the final version due to concerns the artist had become a political liability, the artist and film producers said. "The reason we were given for the episodeʼs removal was that my political status had made it difficult for the production team to secure further funding," Ai told DW reporter Melissa Chan. Read more: Ai Weiwei: ʼRefugee crisis is a political tool for populistsʼ Ai said he was not aware his contribution was being deleted until after the film was released. The Berlin film is the latest installment in the "Cities in Love" film series, which has already seen films set in New York and Paris. One of the filmʼs executive producers is also making a Shanghai installment of the series, Ai said.

Múzeum+ February at Museum of Fine Arts A mix of pulverized coal and toxic gases – known as fly ash – are polluting the air and water near power plants in southeast India. Five long, rusty pipes run parallel to the mud road to Seppakkam, a village of 60 families some 30 kilometers (18 miles) north of Chennai on Indiaʼs southeast coast. The pipes carry a sludge of fly ash and water. And theyʼre leaking. The sludgeʼs brown hue adds to Seppakkamʼs dystopian appearance. The ground is coated in fine ash and dilapidated houses stand empty. Even the hardiest shrubs wilt and thereʼs no sight

g or sound of birdlife. "During the rains, the dyke overflows and the sludge enters our house," mother of three D Mariammal says ruefully. "Not to mention the rusty old pipes that are constantly leaking. Cold and cough are our constant companions. Our kids are always itchy." At least itʼs winter, she says, otherwise the ash would be driven relentlessly into her home as it is in hotter or wetter weather.

Durban: lessons to learn in urban renewal and regeneration gg

Durban will take your breath away — literally so. The South African metropolis on the Indian Ocean boasts an average humidity of 80 percent most of the time. When you land at Durbanʼs King Shaka International Airport, expect to be met by a wall of heat and humidity. Arriving by air is actually becoming an increasingly popular way to reach South Africaʼs second­biggest coastal city, as new

y international direct routes to Durban have been added in recent years due to popular demand. The city with a population of 3.5 million was voted one of the "New7Wonders Cities" of the world in 2015, which kicked off an urban regeneration boom that transformed the African metropolis, bringing it the biggest boost since the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

The February edition of monthly event series Múzeum+ is being held on the 14th at the Museum of Fine Arts. For each of these events, besides interactive workshops and concerts, an Englishlanguage guided tour also features. This time the theme is German Renaissance Art, starting at 7pm. For the complete schedule, check the museum website.

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Right here, right now! Fatboy Slim comes to Budapest Akvárium Club

BRIGHTON BEATMASTER FATBOY SLIM IS COMING TO BUDAPEST FOR HIS LOCAL CLUB DEBUT AT THE FOCAL AKVÁRIUM ON 25 MAY. Brighton beatmaster Fatboy Slim is coming to Budapest for his local club debut at the focal Akvárium on 25 May. The veteran of many a festival – Glasto, Exit, Coachella – has played Hungary before but never in the intimate surroundings of a sweaty club. The booking represents a major coup for the Akvárium, whose line­up for 2019 also includes John Digweed and Kruder & Dorfmeister. Tickets have not yet gone on sale for Fatboy Slim in the Main Hall of the Akvárium – but keep an eye on theclub’s websiteas they’re bound to sell out in no time. Slim, who successfully shifted from indie to electronica in the 1990s, reignited his career with the hit Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat, in 2013. The DJ star is currently playing a series of huge arenas in the UK, from London to Glasgow. Akvárium Klub District V. Erzsébet tér 12

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Dirk Nowitzki: A down-to-earth superstar

It was exactly 20 years ago, on February 5, 1999, that Dirk Nowitzki played his first game in the National Basketball League. It was a shortened season that started several months late because of the third lockout in NBA history, but the lanky 20year­old from the southern German city of Würzburg played well enough in the 47 of the Mavsʼ 50 games to earn consideration for the rookie of the year award. In his sophomore season, he was in the frame to be named the NBAʼs most improved player. A year later he was the Dallas Mavericksʼ top point scorer, a title he would hold for the next 13 years.

Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics

Indonesian President Joko Widodo submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games in a formal letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), state media reported on Tuesday. "The IOC acknowledged Indonesiaʼs capability when it hosted the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Paragames," the state­run Antara news agency quoted Muliaman D. Hadad, Indonesiaʼs ambassador to Switzerland, as saying. "We feel that is a strong foundation."

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Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice­cold effort tosnatch a point against arch­rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.

Bayern Munich battle not personal but Jürgen Klopp out to disappoint old friends The last time Jürgen Klopp faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League

The last time Jürgen Klopp faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League, he lost in the final. Now, with Liverpool, he hosts the German champions and some of his best-loved former players as the favorite to progress. He was the last man to wrestle the Bundesliga from Bayern Munichʼs grasp but having seen the Bavarians regain their crown, steal some of his best players and beat his Borussia Dortmund side in the 2013 Champions League final,Jürgen Kloppcould be forgiven for harboring some resentment. Not just a bit of it. "Itʼs nothing, not a little bit personal," the

g p Liverpool coach said at his press conference on Monday. "There were never any negative things with Bayern but when we played them or when they bought our players how could I be happy and say ʼGreat, good idea Iʼll bring him in my carʼ. "That was not nice for us at Dortmund but itʼs part of the business. In these moments I was not happy, but it is long ago."

New England Patriots make Super Bowl history with sixth win y p

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13­3 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday. New England has now tied the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most titles in history, each with six wins. For the Patriots, all six have come since 2001. The Steelers took 35 seasons to reach this milestone. Quarterback Tom Brady has now beaten former Dallas Cowboy and San Francisco 49er Charles Haley for the most Super Bowl

wins for a player. Coach Bill Belichick is now tied for the most NFL championships by a head coach. Both are the oldest to win in their respective positions. "It was an unbelievable year," Brady told US broadcaster CBS after the game, held at Mercedes­Benz Arena in Atlanta. "Itʼs unbelievable to win this game…Weʼve been this far and lost, which is really tough. I wish we had played a little better on offense, but we won and itʼs unbelievable.


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