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Longest suspension foot bridge opens in Portugal

Longest suspension foot bridge opens in Portugal Reuters, Arouca Reuters, Arouca Hugo Xavier became one of the first people to cross the world s longest pedestrian suspension bridge when it opened on Thursday near his tiny hometown of Arouca in northern Portugal. Oh.here we go!, the 42-year-old said anxiously as he gathered enough courage to step onto the see-through metal grid pathway of the 516-metre-long (1693-ft) bridge alongside his equally jittery partner and a tour guide. Hidden between rock-strewn mountains covered with lush greenery and yellow flowers inside the Unesco-recognised Arouca Geopark, the bridge hangs 175 meters above the fast-flowing River Paiva.

Modi s BJP suffers election loss amid coronavirus crisis

Modi’s BJP suffers election loss amid coronavirus crisis By The World staff © R S Iyer/AP Indian policemen guard at a vote counting center for the state legislature elections amid a weekend lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus Kochi, India, May 2, 2021. Top of The World our morning news roundup written by editors at The World. Subscribe here. Amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party suffered a defeat on Sunday in the eastern West Bengal state. Modi s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is facing criticism for its mishandling of the pandemic, failed to beat West Bengal’s chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, in what analysts see as a crack in the BJP’s political strength. Modi’s Hindu nationalist party also lost in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Portugal inaugurates world s longest pedestrian suspension bridge; see breathtaking pics

Last Updated: Portugal Inaugurates world s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge; See Breathtaking Pics The world s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, Arouca 516, has opened in northern Portugal and was officially inaugurated on May 2. Image: AP The world s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in northern Portugal and was officially inaugurated on May 2. The Arouca Bridge is 516 meters long and it hangs 175 metres above the fast-flowing Paiva River. The narrow footbridge connects Aguieiras Waterfall and Paiva Gorge and it is the latest adventure offering in the Arouca Geopark, which is known for its extreme sports.  According to The Guardian, before Sunday’s official opening ceremony, people from the nearby town were allowed to walk over the megastructure’s see-through metal grids. Hugo Xavier was the first person to make the crossing. After reaching the other side of the footbridge, Xavier said that he was a little afraid, but it was so worth it. He ca


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