Poland

Meet The Smallest Horse In The World. He Has A "Huge Personality"

Offbeat | Friday September 6, 2019

He may be shorter than a greyhound, but his owners insist he has a "huge personality and a huge heart". Bombel, a miniature Appaloosa from Poland, has set the world record for being the shortest male horse.

Germany Asks For Poland's Forgiveness 80 Years After WWII Outbreak

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 1, 2019

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier this morning asked Poland's forgiveness for history's bloodiest conflict during a ceremony in the Polish city of Wielun, where the first World War II bombs fell 80 years ago.

World Leaders Mark 80th Anniversary Of Start Of World War II In Poland

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 1, 2019

Leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday mark 80 years since the start of World War Two in Poland, with the conflict still a live political issue in the country.

Florida Storm Could Be "Very Big One", Says Trump, Cancels Poland Visit

World News | Reuters | Friday August 30, 2019

US President Donald Trump abruptly called off a weekend trip to Poland on Thursday, saying he wanted to stay home and make sure the federal government is prepared for a looming hurricane headed for Florida.

One Of Two Trapped Polish Cavers Found Dead: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 23, 2019

Polish rescuers have found the body of one of two men who became trapped in a mountain cave last week when their corridor to the outside was flooded with water, a report said Thursday.

Watch: Girls Defy Stereotypes In Boy-Sparse Village In Poland

Offbeat | Friday August 16, 2019

In a Polish village where no boys have been born in almost 10 years, girls are training for roles usually reserved for men.

China For "Closed Consultations" At UN Security Council On J&K: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2019

China has formally asked for "closed consultations" in the UN Security Council to discuss India revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan, Beijing's closest ally, wrote a letter on the issue to Poland, the Council President for the month of August, a top diplomat at the United Nations said.

Belgian Cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht Dies After Crash In Tour Of Poland

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Bjorg Lambrecht died in hospital on Monday at the age of 22 after crashing at the Tour of Poland, his team announced.

Vinesh Phogat Wins Third Successive Gold In 53kg In Poland Open

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 4, 2019

Vinesh Phogat had earlier beaten Sofia Mattson of Sweden, the Rio Olympics bronze medallist, in the quarterfinals of this international tournament.

Man Plummets To Ground As Bungee Rope Snaps In Horrifying Video

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday July 25, 2019

A man fell to the ground after his harness snapped during a 330 feet bungee jump in Poland. The fall left the 39-year-old with spinal injuries.

Hima Das Sprints To 4th Gold In 15 Days

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 18, 2019

This was Hima Das' fourth gold since July 2 when she ran her first competitive race in Europe.

France, Germany, Poland Set Heat Records For June, Worst Yet To Come

World News | Ian Livingston, The Washington Post | Thursday June 27, 2019

A ferocious heat wave has overtaken parts of Europe. It has already set a number of records, and there are several days of extreme heat to go.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Thrash Poland 5-0 in FIH Women's Series Finals

NDTVSports | Sunday June 16, 2019

Jyoti (21'), Vandana Katariya (26') Gurjit (28', 35') and Navneet Kaur (56') were among the scorers.

FIH Series Finals: India Thrash Uzbekistan 10-0, Reach Semis

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 10, 2019

India stormed into the semifinals of the FIH Series Finals hockey meet as they thrashed Uzbekistan 10-0, in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Captain Manpreet Singh's Brace Hand India 3-1 Win Over Poland In FIH Series Finals

Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2019

Skipper Manpreet Singh scored in the 21st and 26th minutes while drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 36th minute.