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'French Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with 'peace banner' | |
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 User ID: 77738997  France08/18/2019 10:13 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder if 'Spiderman' got arrested/deported? 'French Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with 'peace banner' HONG KONG: Daredevil Alain Robert - dubbed the "French Spiderman" - climbed a Hong Kong skyscraper on Friday (Aug 16) and unfurled a "peace banner" as the financial hub is rocked by historic political unrest. The 57-year-old adventurer, who specialises in unsanctioned ascents of tall buildings, shimmied up the 68-storey Cheung Kong Center in Hong Kong's main business district in hot and humid conditions on Friday morning. During the climb, he attached a banner featuring the Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as well as two hands shaking. -50% [link to www.channelnewsasia.com (secure)]  Video: [link to www.scmp.com (secure)]  I came. I saw. I Concorde. For once you have tasted Concorde you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. "I would say today we can integrate all religions and races EXCEPT ISLAM." Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Y ew |
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(OP) User ID: 77738997 France08/18/2019 10:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I like the banner! French 'Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with banner urging peace ... Hong Kong has seen months of anti-government protests that have sometimes led to violent clashes with police. The 57-year-old, known for climbing tall buildings worldwide, said his stunt was an "urgent appeal for peace". "Perhaps what I do can lower the temperature and maybe raise a smile. That's my hope anyway," Mr Robert said in a media statement. As in many of his previous climbs, Mr Roberts did not use ropes or a harness. -50% [link to www.bbc.com (secure)]  I came. I saw. I Concorde. For once you have tasted Concorde you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. "I would say today we can integrate all religions and races EXCEPT ISLAM." Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Y ew |
