Will this decision affect international diplomacy with Russia? A decision to ban Russian athletes from Rio 2016 over an alleged state-sponsored doping regime is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. … Continue reading Rio Olympics 2016: Russia fails to overturn athlete ban for next month’s Games – BBC Sport
The 70-year-old businessman places a premium on finding and keeping hires who are utterly devoted to him and his gilded kingdom of skyscrapers and golf courses. Having people you trust running an … Continue reading Trump’s embrace of embattled speechwriter offers glimpse into loyal circle he has cultivated – The Washington Post
It is often said when it comes to being President of the United States that there will always be someone who disagrees with what you said or what you’ve done. Criticizing the … Continue reading “Thanks Obama”
The very first page of the 2016 Democratic Party Platform reads as follows: “Democrats believe that the current minimum wage is a starvation wage and must be increased to a living wage. … Continue reading 15 Now, Economic Troubles Later?
Just under half of U.S. workers said they felt satisfied with their jobs last year—the happiest they’ve been in a decade, according to a new report from the Conference Board, a research … Continue reading Job Satisfaction Hits a 10-Year High—But It’s Still Below 50%
Why would anyone do this? Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, takes centre stage at the Republican Convention but faces accusations of plagiarizing a speech by Michelle Obama. Source: US election: Melania Trump ‘plagiarised’ … Continue reading US election: Melania Trump ‘plagiarised’ Michelle Obama – BBC News
The floor of the convention turned into a scene of momentary discord and boisterous dissent as a faction of delegates tried to stage a last-ditch revolt against Donald J. Trump. It’s really … Continue reading Republican Convention: Floor Fighting on Day 1 – The New York Times
The choice of Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana, a far-right conservative, eases pressure on Hillary Clinton to make an adventurous choice for vice president, strategists say. Source: Donald Trump’s Safe Choice for … Continue reading Donald Trump’s Safe Choice for No. 2 Frees Hillary Clinton’s Hand, Strategists Say
This is progress. Source: Black Lives Matter Protest Becomes BBQ And Real Talk With Police Wichita, Kansas has the right idea when it comes to making real change in the Black Lives … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Protest Becomes BBQ And Real Talk With Police
Chancellor Angela Merkel told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that Germany vehemently opposes the reinstatement of the death penalty in Turkey and that such a step would prevent Turkey becoming an … Continue reading Merkel tells Erdogan death penalty in no way compatible with EU membership
Source: British lawmakers set to renew Trident nuclear deterrent | Reuters This is an interesting move by the new Prime Minister Theresa May, who is looking to unify her party by renewing … Continue reading British lawmakers set to renew Trident nuclear deterrent
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could use the coup attempt against him to purge government institutions, including the military and the judiciary. Critics say he has already accumulated too much power. Source: Turkey’s … Continue reading Turkey’s President Cracks Down After Failed Coup
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