Military leaders, politicians and the U.S. allies were shocked by Donald Trump’s decision to side with brutal dictators and turn his back on one of America’s staunchest allies in the fight against Islamic State forces. But the president’s stunning departure from U.S. policy, historical precedent and the code of the…
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Sebastien Roblin
Technology, Americas
So rugged, so durable.
Key point: The P-47 could take a punch as well as through one. It was also pretty fast.
Pilots nicknamed early-model P-47 Thunderbolts the “Razorback,” a reference to the chunky fighter plane’s angular canopy. However, the name was more generally appropriate—like a wild boar, the hulking single-engine “Jug” was tough and hard-charging, and its eight .50 caliber machine guns packed a hell of a punch.
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He was laid to rest in his hometown in Panjim, Goa.
The police have arrested some of the members behind these organised gangs.
Archaeologists working in northern Israel have discovered the remnants of an Early Bronze Age city that boasted some 6,000 inhabitants, in a find that’s dramatically altering conceptions of the region’s ancient past.
In his welcome remarks to the Opening Plenary of the 2019 Public Forum on 8 October, WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo underscored the need to adapt to a rapidly-changing global trading environment. The DG’s remarks kicked off three days of discussions and debate at the WTO regarding the future of trade and how to make it more sustainable and inclusive.
The world must act now to secure a global deal to end harmful fisheries subsidies, panellists said at a high-level session during the Public Forum on 8 October. Renowned conservationist Sir David Attenborough added his support, noting via video message that a WTO agreement is vital for the sustainable future of the oceans and humankind.
Energy Observer is a vessel powered only by energy that it generates itself, be it the onboard solar panels, wind turbines or a hydrogen fuel cell. It's a floating laboratory, PR stunt and clean-energy evangelist all at once, showing how the future o...
Iran’s oil industry has been falling behind because of the U.S. sanctions, but Tehran will resist, Iranian media quoted Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh as saying on Tuesday. “The conditions in Iran are in a way that once every few years the oil industry receives a deadly blow and the economic sanctions can be considered one of those,” Zanganeh said, as carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. “This has caused Iran’s oil industry to fall behind from the international position and space but we... Читать дальше...
China’s crude oil imports from ship-to-ship transfers soared threefold between August and September to 910,000 tons, Bloomberg reports, citing ship tracking data. The source of the oil, the agency noted, was unclear. “I think its highly likely that these ship-to-ship and Malaysian volumes are Iranian or Venezuelan crude,” Bloomberg quoted Michal Meidan, the head of the China Energy Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies as saying. “But of course the whole point here is to make it hard... Читать дальше...
Rafale a great deterrent: Rajnath Singh after landing
THE GREAT BRTISH BAKE OFF’s former contestant Karen Wright has revealed what surprised her the most about judge Paul Hollywood in scenes she claims were not shown to viewers.
A chat with the NBA star and his SC30 partner about looking beyond basketball.
Bella announced the news as she took to Instagram to share a picture of herself cuddling her new girlfriend.
The South African business owners and representatives who participated in the World Food Moscow fair, have returned with high hopes that the solid trade leads they generated will develop into concrete deals.
Mahindra surpassed its full sales volume for 2019 of 5 664 units by September this year and was now on track to reach a new overall sales record.
PM could be summoned to appear before oversight committee to explain his conduct as mayor
STEWART DONALD has admitted he dismissed Jack Ross because he could not see Sunderland winning promotion with the Scotsman at the helm.
My first visit to Africa was an eye-opener. I sometimes describe this trip as sensory overload. No amount of news-reading, documentary-watching or researching can prepare you for the vastness and diversity...
Thiago Santos undergoing physical therapy | MMA Fighting
RIO DE JANEIRO — Thiago Santos gave UFC light heavyweight king Jon Jones a tough challenge in July, losing a split decision in the main event of UFC 239. But sharing the cage with the UFC star for 25 minutes came with a costly price.
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ROB MALLARD is best known for his portrayal of Daniel Osbourne in Coronation Street. Since being in the public eye, the soap star has revealed personal details about his life, including his decade-long health battle.