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The war game that could have ended the world

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By Richard HollinghamFeatures correspondent Getty ImagesSoviet soldiers participate in a military exercise in the early 1980s (Credit: Getty Images)A military exercise staged 35 years ago this week almost triggered World War Three. BBC Future reports on previously secret documents that reveal what happened. On 7 November 1983, around 100 senior military officers gathered at Nato headquarters in Brussels to ‘fight’ World War Three. The annual simulation, known as Able Archer, came at the end of a large-scale conventional exercise ­– Autumn Forge – involving tens of thousands of Nato troops across western Europe. Read More...

An unpredictable expat locale

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By Mark JohansonFeatures correspondent Photos by Mark JohansonThe colourful, artsy La Boca neighbourhood is the birthplace of tango. (Credit: Photos by Mark Johanson)Envision the architecture and cafe culture of Paris, the cuisine and fashion sense of Milan and the dusk to dawn nightlife of Madrid, and you’ll begin to understand the allure of Buenos Aires, which combines some of the best aspects of those cities — at a 30% discount. Read More...

Who is Jim Jordans daughter Rachel Jordan?

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Rachel Jordan is said to be the celebrity child of James Daniel Jordan who is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio’s 4th congressional district since 2007. His district stretches from Lake Erie to just below Urbana in north-central and western Ohio and includes Lima, Marion, Tiffin, Norwalk, and Elyria. Who is Jim Jordan’s daughter Rachel Jordan? Rachel was born to Jim Jordan and Polly Jordan. Her uncle is called Jeff Jordan and she is the grandchild of John Jordan and Shirley Jordan. Read More...