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On Thursday morning Bitcoin soared above $16,000. Business Insider reports that Bitcoin is breaking above the support level for the first time since January 2018. The world's largest cryptocurrency has rallied in recent weeks on a wave of market volatility and growing adoption. The latest uptrend kicked off in October after PayPal announced it would allow users to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin.
Security in Haiti, where violent gangs control large swathes of the country, has deteriorated even further, with the number of major crimes hitting "record highs," the UN representative to the impoverished nation warns. "The security situation on the ground continues to deteriorate as growing gang violence plunge(s) the lives of the people of Haiti into disarray and major crimes are rising sharply to new record highs," Maria Isabel Salvador tells the UN Security Council. SOUNDBITE
BRABUS 900 ROCKET R “1 of 25” Limited Edition: This supercar from the Bottrop-based vehicle manufacturer accredited with the German Federal Motor Authority represents an exclusive sports car in a class of its own: This coupe, here represented by two vehicles, one sporting black metallic paintwork and the other a “Signature Gray” special paint finish, will be built in a limited edition of just 25 cars.The new supercar from BRABUS and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) peak torque. It slings the BRABUS 900 ROCKET R “1 of 25” Limited Edition from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 2.5 seconds and hits 200 km/h (124 mph) in 7.2 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 340 km/h (211 mph).The BRABUS WIDESTAR carbon bodywork was developed and aerodynamically optimized in the wind tunnel. It is equally spectacular as the engine. It makes the coupe 196.8 centimeters (77.5 in) wide and thus creates space for 21- and 22-inch extra-wide BRABUS Monoblock P wheels with high-performance tires up to 335 millimeters (13.2 in) wide.The BRABUS MASTERPIECE interior offers an exclusive ambience at the highest level. The “Signature Gray” supercar presented here features gray interior appointments matching the special paint finish. Red stitching and trim, as well as carbon elements emphasize the sporty character of this supercar. In contrast, the cockpit of the second supercar shown here features black tone-on-tone appointments. Prices for the BRABUS 900 ROCKET R “1 of 25” Limited Edition start at 461,500 euros (export price in Germany excluding statutory VAT).
UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas. "The ship has reached the shore," conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in New York, to loud and lengthy applause from delegates. SOUNDBITE
The new BRABUS 900 XLP “ONE OF TEN” is powered by the brawniest engine from BRABUS production: The BRABUS ROCKET 900 V8 twin-turbo, increased-displacement engine is an evolution of the G 63 engine with a displacement increase to 4.5 liters. It produces a peak output of 662 kW / 900 hp (888 bhp) and a peak torque of 1,250 Nm (922 lb-ft), though the latter is capped at 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) in the vehicle. It pushes the high-end pickup from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds. Due to the high center of gravity and the all-terrain tires mounted on custom-developed BRABUS Z/HD 22-inch forged wheels, the top speed is electronically limited to 210 km/h (130 mph).The vehicle pictured in the attached photos sports a ‘ROCKET Grey’ special paint finish and a black BRABUS MASTERPIECE interior with carbon adornments and elements glazed in red.
A representative from the UN's World Meteorological Organization announces during a UN briefing that a new record-high temperature in the Arctic has been recognised, confirming a reading in Siberia last year of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit). SOUNDBITE
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