A Kerry man is closing in on completing the adventure of a lifetime as he pedals his way across America to help raise funds and awareness for the Donal Walsh Live Life Foundation.

Venezuelan politicians approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Hugo Chavez to run for re-election indefinitely, the final step before the proposal goes before voters in a referendum.

Cork's Robert Heffernan has finished 8th in the 20km at the European Championships in Munich.