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How Kathrine Switzer’s bib 261 became a symbol for women in sports

How Kathrine Switzer’s bib 261 became a symbol for women in sports

Running legend Kathrine Switzer has received numerous letters and photos from women around the world. Switzer first showed them how to be fearless using 261. In 1967, the 20-year- old Syracuse University journalism student, who unofficially trained with the men’s cross-country team, registered for the 71st Boston Marathon, at that time considered a male-only event. Upon her acceptance into the race, she received a bib—number 261. Through what she now calls a series of coincidences, she became the first woman to enter and finish the Boston Marathon with an official bib number. But this feat didn’t come without challenges. Apr 18, 2017
Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election. Apr 18, 2017
North Korea warns nuclear war could ‘break out at any moment’ due to ‘gangster-like’ US logic

North Korea warns nuclear war could ‘break out at any moment’ due to ‘gangster-like’ US logic

North Koreas deputy ambassador to the United Nations Kim In-ryong said on 17 April that the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the US. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, he accused the US of using gangster-like logic and sending a message to Pyongyang with its missile strikes on Syria. The US “has created a dangerous situation in which thermonuclear war may break out at any moment on the peninsula and poses a serious threat to world peace and security”, he added. Apr 18, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series launch trailer

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series launch trailer

Telltale Games takes on Marvels unlikeliest band of intergalactic misfits and anti-heroes in its latest series. In it, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Groot and Rocket bicker and fight over an ancient trinket they all covert. Episode one, Tangled Up In Blue, is out 18 April. Apr 18, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series launch trailer

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series launch trailer

Telltale Games takes on Marvels unlikeliest band of intergalactic misfits and anti-heroes in its latest series. In it, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Groot and Rocket bicker and fight over an ancient trinket they all covert. Episode one, Tangled Up In Blue, is out 18 April. Apr 18, 2017
Portugal plane crash

Portugal plane crash

Footage shows the aftermath of the plane crash in Tires, just west of the Portuguese capital Lisbon which killed five people. Portuguese media say the victims were the pilot, three passengers and a lorry driver, whose vehicle was hit. Apr 18, 2017
Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Turks question referendum results as Erdogan declares victory

Some Turkish residents questioned the legitimacy of the referendum results, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in gaining new powers. The referendum victory marks the first step in replacing Turkeys parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency and abolishing the office of prime minister. Apr 17, 2017
Cleveland police hunt for suspect who broadcast murder on Facebook Live

Cleveland police hunt for suspect who broadcast murder on Facebook Live

Cleveland Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly killed a man and broadcast the act on Facebook Live. Identified as Steve Stephens, the suspect claimed that he had killed some other people as well. Police said the suspect was armed and dangerous. on April 16, in a series of posts on his Facebook page, Stephens complained of having ‘lost everything’ in gambling. The posts then named specific individuals he wanted to speak with – including his mother and another woman – and he threatened that he would not stop until then. Apr 17, 2017
Erdoğan closes in on referendum victory with 96% of ballots counted

Erdoğan closes in on referendum victory with 96% of ballots counted

The constitutional referendum in Turkey appears to have ended in favour of change. With 96% of the ballots counted, the ‘Yes’ votes made up 51.5%, according to the state-run news agency Anadolu. This would mean a replacement of the parliamentary system with an executive presidency. The constitutional changes could also keep President Erdoğan in office until 2029.The opposition criticised the High Electoral Board’s decision to accept unstamped ballots. The Republican Peoples Party also claimed ‘many illegal acts’ were carried out in favour for ‘Yes’. Apr 16, 2017
Turkish opposition questions decision to accept unstamped ballots

Turkish opposition questions decision to accept unstamped ballots

Following the Turkish electoral boards decision to accept unstamped ballots as valid votes, the opposition Peoples Republican Party (CHP) has questioned the legitimacy of the referendum. The High Electoral Board (YSK) stated on its website that many YSK officials at polling stations did not stamp polling cards, leading to complaints. Apr 16, 2017
Theresa May criticised for saying country is united after Brexit

Theresa May criticised for saying country is united after Brexit

In her Easter speech, Prime Minister Theresa May tried to highlight a sense of community after many heated Brexit debates. On Twitter she was heavily criticised for the notion that people in Britain had become closer after the Brexit referendum. Apr 16, 2017
Landmark referendum on sweeping presidential powers underway in Turkey

Landmark referendum on sweeping presidential powers underway in Turkey

Polling stations have opened for the controversial constitutional referendum in Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes to gain considerably more power through the changes.Critics worry the constitutional changes would grant Erdoğan authoritarian rule until 2029.International elections observers from the OSCE are attending polling stations over worries about possible manipulations of votes. Security at polling stations has also been stepped up after threats made by Isis. Apr 16, 2017
UN criticises Syria bus attack that left at least 112 Syrian refugees dead

UN criticises Syria bus attack that left at least 112 Syrian refugees dead

At least 112 people have been killed in a suicide bomb blast when a convoy of buses carrying refugees into Aleppo was attacked. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the death toll is expected to rise further.Around 5,000 people were in the pro-government convoy, including civilians and fighters. They were part of an exchange of evacuees between government and rebel-held areas. Thousands were stranded in convoys for more than 30 hours over disputes between the two sides. Apr 16, 2017
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