Section: Business Insider (USA)
A trio of models are at the center of the corruption case against a US senator
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) allegedly used his political influence to help expedite the visa applications for three models who were dating his close friend and donor, Dr. Salomon Melgen. The claim was included in an indictment that was obtained against Menendez by the Department of Justice on Wednesday. The Justice Department said the...
A Russian ‘Doctor of Military Sciences’ says Moscow should just nuke Yellowstone if tensions boil over
Earlier this week, the Russian president of the Academy of Geopolitical Problems outlined two geophysically weak US regions to attack in order to combat NATO’s aggression towards Russia. In his article, Konstantin Sivkov justifies the option of “complete destruction of the enemy” because NATO has been “moving to the...
The Obama administration just opened a new ‘weaponization of finance’ front
The first-ever sanctions program aimed at penalizing foreign cyber hackers and cyber espionage will be signed into law today by President Obama, the Washington Post reports. By declaring “significant malicious cyber-enabled activities” a “national emergency,” the executive order will allow the treasury to freeze the assets and bank accounts...
Djokovic storms back to reach Miami quarters
Miami (AFP) – Desperate Novak Djokovic fought back from a set and a break down to defeat Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 6-0 Tuesday, salvaging hopes of defending his Miami Open title.World number one Djokovic won 24 of the last 27 points to reach a quarter-final against Spanish sixth seed David Ferrer, a 7-6 (7/5), 6-0 winner over...
Netherlands too strong for lacklustre Spain
Amsterdam (AFP) – The Netherlands once again proved too good for an under-par Spain as goals from Stefan de Vrij and Davy Klaasen handed the hosts a 2-0 friendly win in Amsterdam on Tuesday.Spain were hoping to exact revenge for the 5-1 thrashing they suffered at the hands of the Dutch at last year’s World Cup, but their chances were...
Putin offers to extend gas deal with Ukraine for three months
Moscow (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia would extend the current gas deal with Ukraine by another three months, hours before it was due to expire. In a meeting with Putin, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Kiev asked to extend the deal signed in October which expires midnight Tuesday. “Let’s do...
Why Russia suddenly wants to supply cheap gas to Ukraine
The Russian government is requesting that state-owned gas giant Gazprom provide discounted gas to the struggling government in Ukraine. The deal seems weird because Russia is also supporting an armed insurgency inside Ukraine, consisting of pro-Moscow rebels. The conflict has decimated the Ukraine economy. So why is Russia suddenly offering to...
Reigning champion Djokovic advances at Miami Open
Miami (AFP) – World number one Novak Djokovic moved closer to a possible fourth Miami Open trophy by defeating Belgium’s Steve Darcis 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round.Defending champion Djokovic, seeking his third March hardcourt double of Indian Wells and Miami in the same year, fired five aces and broke Darcis five times.Djokovic...
These are the plans for Russia’s new third-generation tank
Russia is just about to unveil its latest armored platform, the T-14 tank. The tank, called the Armata, has largely been kept under wraps although technical details about the platform have steadily been emerging. The Armata is planned to feature considerable upgrades to the armor, engine, and armaments of the vehicle over previous Russian and...
Williams sisters storm into Miami quarter-finals
Miami (AFP) – Serena and Venus Williams advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA Miami Open on Monday, the sisters each cruising to a straight-set triumph.World number one Serena Williams, seeking a third consecutive Miami crown and record eighth title at the hardcourt event, hammered Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-2, 6-3 while...
