Around the World 10/18 - Morn Ed
[Reporter : ] The London Olympics are just around the corner, and it's an exciting time for fans of various sporting disciplines.
While some might beg to differ, one thing is crystal clear sports do bring people together.
The most basic and raw ingredients that make sports so exciting is whether you're a die-hard fan or someone who barely knows the basic rules, when athletes bring it all for that one glorious moment you will be moved.
The power of sports could clearly be felt in Korea back in 2002 when we hosted the world cup, and there was a sea of red all across the country.
[Reporter : ] In ancient Greece, where the Olympics began, warring city-states suspended conflicts for up to 3 months to enable athletes to travel freely to and from the games.
On October 17, the UN General Assembly called for a truce in the world's conflicts for next year.
This is because 2012 is the year when the Olympics will be held, and many were hoping to revive the dying ancient Greek tradition.
Keeping the truce during the global games was a tradition which was not always honored by UN members but they hoped to revive it back in the 1990s.
Still, numerous efforts so far have not been very fruitful.
Host country Britain urged member states to observe the Olympic Truce, individually and collectively from the start of the Olympics on July 27, 2012 until the closing of the Paralympics which is on September 9.
London Games Chief Sebastian Coe said that it was impossible to ignore the continuing conflict around the world.
He added that although sports may not provide a complete answer it can help mend broken communities, rebuild trust, rediscover self-respect, and foster the values at the core of common humanity.
41 African and European photographers were on display at the biggest photo exhibition held in Nigeria.
This was the 2nd edition of the Lagos Photo Festival, held with the theme "Africa: The Hidden Stories."
On opening night at the Eko hotel, over 200 photos, each resonating with this year's theme were on display for all to see.
Some of the more striking entries include "Eyes of Hope" by photographer Solofo Tinah of Madagascar and the "Ghost Country" by Chantal Heijneal from Somaliland.
Too often, people around the world stereotype the continent as a hopeless and miserable place.
Azu Nwagbogu, the founder and director of the photo festival started it all with the goal of changing this misconception.
The exhibition also provides opportunities to talented young photographers on the continent.
On October 15, Ukrainian Fashion Week presented some 40 popular Ukrainian fashion designers' collections in the capital Kiev.
Some local designers stuck with something more traditional that seems to please the locals every time.
Strict geometrical forms with black and white colors.
Others offered silky, flowing dresses of pastel colors.
Andre Tan, a top fashion designer in Ukraine, said that the fashion world was currently going through a tough stage with trends not evolving from one season to another.
Helping to spice things up in Ukraine was American celebrity socialite Paris Hilton.
She flew in from Poland to grace the runway in Kiev and help Tan out.
Paris donned an eye-catching, low cut yellow gown and made it look good, even though Tan finished the gown just one night before the show.
OCT 18, 2011
Reporter : danc@arirangtv.com
http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=121591&code=Ne8&category=1
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