REUTERS/Marco Bello The Trump administration is reportedly considering naming Venezuela a state sponsor of terror. The designation would put Venezuela alongside countries like Iran and North Korea. But applying the label may hinder efforts to help Venezuelans, millions of whom have fled their country. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to escalate its campaign to […]
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Iran blames ‘regional terror sponsors & their US masters’ after military parade attack
Following a deadly attack on a military parade in southern Iran, the country’s foreign minister said that regional sponsors of terrorism and their “US masters” are to be held accountable for such assaults. Top Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif vowed to respond “swiftly and decisively” after gunmen opened fire in Ahvaz on Saturday leading to […]
Tour sponsor’s brutal Aussie burn
AUSTRALIA stares down the barrel of a historic throbbing on South African soil after wrapping up day two in a compromising position. The tourists struggled to dismiss the Proteas in the first session as the home side’s tail wagged to an imposing 488 total with the help of Temba Bavuma (95*) and Keshav Maharaj (45). […]
‘Syrian ceasefire problematic because of sponsors fueling violence’
Terrorist groups have instructions to escalate violence in Syria, and are so desperate that they could resort to using chemical weapons, political science professor Maged Botros told RT. Syria’s ceasefire agreed upon by the UN Security Council on Saturday appears already to be unraveling with reports of violations in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta. […]
VW sponsors a 1970 Beetle in Baja 1000
The Volkswagen Beetle and the Baja 1000 became forever linked way back in 1967 when Vic Wilson and Ted Mangels won the race (it was then called the Mexican 1000) in a Meyers Manx dune buggy in 27 hours and 38 minutes. Fast forward to the present and the annals of history will show that […]
Overwatch League gets big sponsors with HP and Intel
HP and Intel are teaming up to sponsor Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch League, the official esports league based on its popular shooter with 35 million monthly active players. Thanks to its fast growth, Overwatch has become one of the world’s biggest shooter games, and its league is drawing lots of attention and investor interest. HP said that […]
Cam Newton: Carolina Panthers star dropped by sponsors Dannon after sexist comments
The 28-year-old is in hot water after his comments to a female reporter caused controversy in a press conference on Wednesday. Newton made a sexist remark toward a female reporter, saying it was “funny to hear a female” ask a tactical question about route running. And Dannon, maker of the Oikos yogurt brand, have now […]
Ben Stokes EXCLUSIVE: Sponsors could leave disgraced England star after Bristol bar fiasco
Events outside the Mbargo nightclub in Bristol on Monday night could have a similarly transformative effect. Ben Stokes has already been given the cold shoulder by England and now the heat will be on his sponsors after a week that has forever tarnished the reputation of one of world cricket’s biggest stars. One leading sports […]
Swansea shirt sponsors give corporate ticket allocation to Welsh charities in kind gesture
Despite being based in South East Asia, Letou’s CEO is from the UK and has taken the unique step of giving something back to the Welsh community. Football fans occupying corporate seats at games are often accused of being more interested in the snacks on offer at half-time than actually watching the match. And Swansea […]
Sponsors of terror ‘falling victim to evil they promote’ ‒ Trump on Tehran attacks
Published time: 7 Jun, 2017 20:59 Edited time: 7 Jun, 2017 21:03 The White House has sent condolences to Iran after at least 12 people were killed in terrorist bomb and gun attacks in Tehran, but then lectured that “states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote.” “We grieve and pray […]