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Documentary on the Secrets of Hummingbirds

Documentary on the Secrets of Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are New World birds that constitute the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm bee hummingbird, weighing less than a U.S. penny.

They are known as hummingbirds because of the humming sound created by their beating wings which flap at high…

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Documentary on the Secrets of Hummingbirds

Documentary on the Secrets of Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are New World birds that constitute the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm bee hummingbird, weighing less than a U.S. penny.

They are known as hummingbirds because of the humming sound created by their beating wings which flap at high…

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Documentary on the Secrets of Hummingbirds

Documentary on the Secrets of Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are New World birds that constitute the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm bee hummingbird, weighing less than a U.S. penny.

They are known as hummingbirds because of the humming sound created by their beating wings which flap at high…

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Unrest in Ukraine: Obama calls Putin ahead of tomorrow's peace talks

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Unrest in Ukraine: Obama calls Putin ahead of tomorrow's peace talks

President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging Putin to agree to a peace deal, the White House said. Fighting in the region killed 12 people and wounded 64 others ahead of much-anticipated peace talks planned for Wednesday in Minsk involving the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the talks were "one of the last" opportunities for ending the fighting. "President Obama underscored the rising human toll of the fighting and underscored the importance of President Putin seizing the opportunity presented by the ongoing discussions between Russia, France, Germany, and Ukraine to reach a peaceful resolution," the White House said.

If Russia continues its aggressive actions in Ukraine, including by sending troops, weapons, and financing to support the separatists, the costs for Russia will rise.

White House statement

Ukraine and the West accuse Russia of fueling the rebellion with troops and weapons. Moscow denies the charge but the sheer number of sophisticated heavy weapons in the rebel hands belies the denial. The mounting death toll comes amid renewed efforts to work out a peaceful solution in a conflict that has displaced at least one-million people and left the Ukrainian economy in ruins. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia, rebels and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe met Tuesday to lay the groundwork for Wednesday's summit in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.

We are going to Minsk with the firm will to succeed, without being certain that we can do so.

French President Francois Hollande

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Unrest in Ukraine: Obama calls Putin ahead of tomorrow's peace talks

World

Unrest in Ukraine: Obama calls Putin ahead of tomorrow's peace talks

President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging Putin to agree to a peace deal, the White House said. Fighting in the region killed 12 people and wounded 64 others ahead of much-anticipated peace talks planned for Wednesday in Minsk involving the leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the talks were "one of the last" opportunities to end the fighting.

If Russia continues its aggressive actions in Ukraine, including by sending troops, weapons, and financing to support the separatists, the costs for Russia will rise.

White House statement

Ukraine and the West accuse Russia of fueling the rebellion with troops and weapons. Moscow denies the charge, but the sheer number of sophisticated heavy weapons in the rebel hands belies the denial. The mounting death toll comes amid renewed efforts to work out a peaceful solution in a conflict that has displaced at least one million people and left the Ukrainian economy in ruins. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia, rebels and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe met Tuesday to lay the groundwork for Wednesday's summit in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.

We are going to Minsk with the firm will to succeed, without being certain that we can do so.

French President Francois Hollande

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I need to find that 'Obama sends Putin nudes' post, please reblog it

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Awkward: Obama, Putin share a moment at D-Day anniversary

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Awkward: Obama, Putin share a moment at D-Day anniversary

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared another awkward moment; this one at the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The two world leaders had a short conversation inside at lunch, the first time they have spoken face-to-face since the Ukraine crisis began. But a more public encounter before lunch included a cameo from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II acting as an unexpected buffer between the presidents as Obama appeared to go out of his way to avoid contact with Putin, despite coming within an arm's length of his Russian counterpart.

If Russia does take this opportunity to recognize and work with the new government in Kiev, President Obama indicated that there could be openings to reduce tensions.

Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser

Putin's meeting with Obama was preceded by another meeting between Putin and Ukrainian president-elect Petro Poroshenko, the first meeting between the leaders since Russia annexed Crimea. Poroshenko, brought to power by pro-Western protests that Putin has termed a coup, was photographed looking unsmiling and earnest as he stood with the Russian leader and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel.

It was a normal, serious exchange between two leaders. This marks tentative progress which [Hollande] welcomes, particularly given this occasion so symbolic for peace.

Statement from the office of French President Francois Hollande

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Awkward moment: Obama, Putin share a moment at D-Day anniversary

World

Awkward moment: Obama, Putin share a moment at D-Day anniversary

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared another awkward moment, this one, at the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The two world leaders had a short conversation inside at lunch, the first time they have spoken face-to-face since the Ukraine crisis began. But, a more public encounter before lunch, included a cameo from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II acting as an unexpected buffer between the presidents, as Obama appeared to go out of his way to avoid contact with Putin despite coming within an arm's length of his Russian counterpart.

If Russia does take this opportunity to recognize and work with the new government in Kiev, President Obama indicated that there could be openings to reduce tensions.

Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser

Putin's meeting with Obama was preceded by another meeting between Putin and Ukrainian president-elect Petro Poroshenko, the first meeting between the leaders since Russia annexed Crimea. Poroshenko, brought to power by pro-Western protests which Putin has termed a coup, was photographed looking unsmiling and earnest as he stood with the Russian leader and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

It was a normal, serious exchange between two leaders. This marks tentative progress which [Hollande] welcomes, particularly given this occasion so symbolic for peace.

Statement from the office of French President Francois Hollande