Cyril Abiteboul has responded to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s comment about Renault being partly responsible for Esteban Ocon’s current plight. The Force India driver – heralded as one of F1’s brightest talents – could be out of a drive for 2019, an unfortunate state of affairs that Wolff has pinned on Renault reneging on a […]
Read MoreSunday at Interlagos, Lewis Hamilton kicked off his team’s celebrations as soon as he stepped out of his car, with a double dose of joy linked to his race win and to Mercedes Constructors’ title. Some festive jubilation and a dozen of champagne bottles later, the reigning world champion took the time to address his […]
Read MoreAnd in Damascus, Syria says an Israeli air strike killed at least two people including the son of Islamic Jihad leader, Akram al-Ajouri. ### The developments serve to escalate significantly tensions between Israel and Gaza militants. Baha Abu al-Ata was killed in an overnight strike on a house in Shajaiyah, in Gaza City. His wife […]
Read MorePompeo said that the US supported the demonstrations that erupted in several cities across the country Friday after Iran’s National Oil Company (NIOPDC) announced increases of 50% to 300% in gas prices. ### “Iran’s noble nation knows well that such hypocritical statements are completely void of sincere sympathy,” Mousavi responded on Sunday, according to state-run […]
Read MoreDemonstrations erupted in several cities across the country Friday following Thursday’s announcement by Iran’s National Oil Company (NIOPDC) of at least a 50% increase in gas prices. ### “Several” people have died in the protests, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, said in a speech Sunday. In the province of Sirjan at least one […]
Read MoreIf there’s a lesson to be drawn from the November 1 Turkish elections, it’s that fear works, and there are few people better at engendering it than Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Only five months after his Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost its majority in the Turkish parliament, a snap election put it back […]
Read MoreThis article is a joint publication of Foreign Policy In Focus and OtherWords. This Labor Day, like others before it, finds American workers squeezed on many fronts. Inequality is rising, union membership is dwindling, and wages aren’t keeping up with job growth. Naturally, addressing all those challenges is a huge priority for the labor movement. But this year, […]
Read MoreWhile public opposition to the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)—the massive proposed “trade” deal between the European Union and the United States—has grown steadily since negotiations started two years ago, new signs suggest that official government backing is also faltering across Europe. In an interview with French regional newspaper Sud Ouest published Monday, Junior […]
Read MorePresident TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump reversed course on flavored e-cigarette ban over fear of job losses: report Trump to award National Medal of Arts to actor Jon Voight Sondland notified Trump officials of investigation push ahead of Ukraine call: report MORE on Sunday touted an upcoming cash payout to farmers that is planned for before the Thanksgiving […]
Read MoreDefense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperPentagon chief confident in military justice system after Trump pardons US, South Korea cancel military exercise after criticism from North Korea Hillicon Valley: Twitter shares more details on political ad rules | Supreme Court takes up Google-Oracle fight | Pentagon chief defends Microsoft cloud contract MORE said he is still confident […]
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