Monday, July 6, 2015

North Korea's stunning new airport puts many American airports to shame

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Last month, the North Korean capital of Pyongyang opened the doors to the country's newest airport terminal: Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. 
The new international terminal will replace the airport's old terminal facility, which dates back to the early days of the Cold War. So far, details surrounding the facility, called "Terminal 2," are few. However, North Korea's state-owned media agency released a series of photos of the new facility.

Terminal 2 opened in a massive celebration featuring attendees in traditional North Korean outfits.

Terminal 2 opened in a massive celebration featuring attendees in traditional North Korean outfits.
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It will replace the old building, a relic of the Cold War.

It will replace the old building, a relic of the Cold War.
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The terminal features at least three jet bridges and the ability to park at least a dozen other planes on the tarmac.

The terminal features at least three jet bridges and the ability to park at least a dozen other planes on the tarmac.
Pyongyang KCNA

It will serve as home base for North Korea's national airline, Air Koryo.

It will serve as home base for North Korea's national airline, Air Koryo.
REUTERS/KCNA

The airport primarily serves flights in and out of China, Russia, and a few other destinations in Asia.

The airport primarily serves flights in and out of China, Russia, and a few other destinations in Asia.
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North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong-Un, has taken an active role in the design of the building.

North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong-Un, has taken an active role in the design of the building.
REUTERS/KCNA

Here, he's seen inspecting the facility while it was under construction.

Here, he's seen inspecting the facility while it was under construction.
REUTERS/KCNA

Kim Jong-Un returned to the terminal with his wife and a cadre of supporters after the building was completed.

Kim Jong-Un returned to the terminal with his wife and a cadre of supporters after the building was completed.
REUTERS/KCNA

Here, the group tours a jet bridge.

Here, the group tours a jet bridge.
REUTERS/KCNA

Later, they check out the news stand.

Later, they check out the news stand.
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Oh! And there's some duty-free shopping to be done as well.

Oh! And there's some duty-free shopping to be done as well.
REUTERS/KCNA

For passengers, the terminal features a shiny, new check-in area.

For passengers, the terminal features a shiny, new check-in area.

Pants party! Ruby Rose causes a sensation as busty girls rub up against her and fans throw underwear on stage as she hits the decks at nightclub with partner Phoebe Dahl

She's already a successful model and after her breakout role in Orange Is The New Black, she's well on her way to TV stardom- and Ruby Rose is clearly enjoying some perks of fame.  
The Australian star was spotted partying up a storm while DJ-ing at Pacha nightclub in New York on Saturday night, including catching some lacy hot-pink underwear thrown at her and cuddling up to some busty female friends.
Ruby's OITNB co-star Jackie Cruz - who plays Marisol 'Flaca' Gonzales- joined her behind the decks and showed off some of her own risque moves, pushing up against her co-star's rear end.
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The perks of fame! Two busty girls in bikini tops pressed up against Ruby Rose during her New York set 
The perks of fame! Two busty girls in bikini tops pressed up against Ruby Rose during her New York set 
Pants party! The Orange is the New Black actress was the target of underwear-throwing fans on the night 
Pants party! The Orange is the New Black actress was the target of underwear-throwing fans on the night 
The actress appeared to try and distract the model from her DJing duties by grinding up against her as Ruby's fiancee Phoebe Dahl looked on, giggling.The pair have obviously become good friends while filming the hit TV show with Cruz leaning in the kiss the model on the cheek for a selfie. 
Ruby obviously managed to delight the crowd as well as she held up a pair of pink knickers which were apparently thrown her way. 
Are these for me? The model seemed to be good-humoured about the unexpected gift of knickers
Are these for me? The model seemed to be good-humoured about the unexpected gift of knickers
You're not going to distract me! Jackie Cruz danced up against the model while Phoebe Dahl giggled 
You're not going to distract me! Jackie Cruz danced up against the model while Phoebe Dahl giggled 
Cheering: Ruby's partner Phoebe Dahl (far right)  with Orange Is The New Black star Jackie Cruz (centre)
Cheering: Ruby's partner Phoebe Dahl (far right)  with Orange Is The New Black star Jackie Cruz (centre)
The model also appeared to throw a white T-shirt into the crowd during her set at the popular nightclub 
The model also appeared to throw a white T-shirt into the crowd during her set at the popular nightclub 



Living it up: The model-turned-TV star danced along to the music as she performed her DJ set
Getting the party started: Ruby Rose gets the crowd going at Pacha nightclub in New York 
Getting the party started: Ruby Rose gets the crowd going at Pacha nightclub in New York 
Dressed in a shiny silver waistcoat and matching shorts, the 29-year-old left her signature tattoos on full display.
She kept her makeup simple, revealing her striking natural beauty while her short cropped hair was kept slicked back off her face.  
And compared to patron who were wearing next to nothing, Ruby was positively overdressed. 
Jackie Cruz, who plays Marisol 'Flaca' Gonzales on OITNB, wore a white top and shorts to watch Ruby perform
Jackie Cruz, who plays Marisol 'Flaca' Gonzales on OITNB, wore a white top and shorts to watch Ruby perform
Close co-stars: Jackie Cruz - who has starred on OITNB since the first series - gives Ruby a kiss on the cheek
Close co-stars: Jackie Cruz - who has starred on OITNB since the first series - gives Ruby a kiss on the cheek
All eyes on her: The model was hard to miss in a shiny silver waistcoat and matching shorts 
All eyes on her: The model was hard to miss in a shiny silver waistcoat and matching shorts 
Having a good night: Ruby and her fiancee Phoebe couldn't stop smiling as they chatted backstage 
Having a good night: Ruby and her fiancee Phoebe couldn't stop smiling as they chatted backstage 

Ruby's distinctive arm tattoos were on full display while Phoebe opted for a low-key look in a black T-shirt and trousers 




Ruby and fashion designer Phoebe, who live together in LA, have been engaged since March 2014 
But in her metallic ensemble, she certainly stood out from the crowd while fashion designer Phoebe opted for a more low-key outfit in a black T-shirt and trousers.
Ruby grew up Down Under but is now based in Los Angeles where she lives with her British fiancee, who she has been in engaged to since March 2014. 
She came out as gay at the age of 12, and has spoken openly about how she was severely bullied over her sexuality at school.
After being a well-known personality in Australia for many years, it was only after her acting debut as inmate Stella Carlin on OITNB that she found global recognition.


The star looked relaxed as she hung out back stage at the club which is known for booking big DJ names 
Smile! Ruby took pictures of the huge crowd as she performed her set 
Smile! Ruby took pictures of the huge crowd as she performed her set 
Let's go! Ruby got the packed-out crowd dancing 


Let's go! Ruby got the packed-out crowd dancing 


LIONEL MESSI’S FAMILY REPORTEDLY ATTACKED BY CHILE FANS

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Members of Lionel Messi’s family were reportedly attacked on July 4, Saturday, during Argentina’s clash with Chile in the Copa America final.
According to Goal.com, the incident happened during the first half when relatives of the Barcelona’s forward were verbally insulted by supporters of host nation Chile.
After an angry verbal exchange, Messi’s 28-year-old brother Rodrigo was hit by one of the opposition fans. Therefore, security had to move the Messi family to a television cabin during the interval for their own safety.

Family members of Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero’s were also insulted by supporters of the Chile national team.
Leonel Messi, in his turn, was handed some rough treatment by the rival defenders and was struck in the chest by a violent kick from Gary Medel in the first half.
It is worth mentioning that Argentina national team disappointed its fans last night as they tasted defeat on penalties in the tournament’s showpiece.

Two SS 2 students in Plateau state killed by herdsmen



According to Langs Bulus, two senior secondary students of Dalo Memorial School, Foron in BLadi, Plateau state named Roy and Jeremiah were killed by  Fulani herdsmen at the stream near their school. The school has been shut down temporary. He said that they have evidence in videos and more pictures. See the photos he shared after the cut... *warning - graphic photos*



What happens in Vegas... Khloe Kardashian and NBA star James Harden fuel romance rumours as they go on intimate dinner date in Sin City

Khloe Kardashian and Houston Rockets star James Harden met up in Las Vegas over the Fourth of July weekend and  when you're a Kardashian, what happens in Vegas leaks out.
Khloe, 31, and the NBA player, 25, were seen having dinner together Saturday night at Red 8, an Asian restaurant at the Wynn resort and TMZ have the pictures to prove it.  
An onlooker who spotted the couple told the website the pair were 'snuggling side by side' during their meal. 
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Vegas, baby! Khloe Kardashian hit up Las Vegas on July 4 and dropped by the Wynn's Encore Beach Club where she happened to bump into Rumer Willis. NBA star James Harden was also at the pool party
Vegas, baby! Khloe Kardashian hit up Las Vegas on July 4 and dropped by the Wynn's Encore Beach Club where she happened to bump into Rumer Willis. NBA star James Harden was also at the pool party
It's the beard: Harden's signature bushy beard makes him easy to spot in a crowd. The Houston Rockets player was seen chatting with pals at the same pool party that Khloe attended
It's the beard: Harden's signature bushy beard makes him easy to spot in a crowd. The Houston Rockets player was seen chatting with pals at the same pool party that Khloe attended
The reality star and the NBA player then headed on to Drai's nightclub to see Chris Brown in action.
Keen-eyed fans spotted the two celebrities together and posted photos of them on social media. 
Earlier in the day, the two had also dropped by a pool party at the Encore Beach Club at the Wynn although they weren't photographed together there.
Khloe, though, did pose for a picture with Rumer Willis, who still has a cast on her right foot after the DWTS champ suffered stress fractures.
And Harden was also seen poolside chatting with friends at the well-attended July 4 pool party
Looking good: Khloe, 31, was pictured filming scenes for Keeping Up With The Kardashians in LA on Wednesday. The reality star is still legally married to former NBA star Lamar Odom
Looking good: Khloe, 31, was pictured filming scenes for Keeping Up With The Kardashians in LA on Wednesday. The reality star is still legally married to former NBA star Lamar Odom
All-Star: Harden wears the number 13 jersey for the Houston Rockets and the 25-year-old is at the height of his game
All-Star: Harden wears the number 13 jersey for the Houston Rockets and the 25-year-old is at the height of his game
TMZ suggested that the younger Kardashian sister and the Rockets' number 13 may have hooked up after he was one of the coaches for Kanye West's basketball birthday bash at Staples Center on June 8.
Khloe,of course, is still legally married to ex-NBA star Lamar Odom.
It's not known if Khloe, who was seen filming scenes for Keeping Up With The Kardashians in LA a few days ago, made the trip to Vegas specifically to meet up with Harden or whether they found themselves partying at the same events together by coincidence.
But however it transpired, the two were clearly inseparable as they partied up a storm on Independence Day. 
According to several sources including Star magazine, the duo were also spotted looking very cozy on a recent trip to Hawaii.
Khloe filed for divorce from Lamar in December 2013 following four years of marriage, after he admitted to cheating on her amid claims of drug abuse.
The ex: Khloe filed for divorce from basketball player Lamar Odom in December 2013 but since she has not moved forward with her petition, the two are still legally married 
The ex: Khloe filed for divorce from basketball player Lamar Odom in December 2013 but since she has not moved forward with her petition, the two are still legally married 

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