The Gray Lady has put some fresh spin on the Skripal saga, with the paper saying the ex-spy may have been a target for Moscow-linked mobsters in Spain. But experts told RT they’re still waiting for evidence of Kremlin involvement. The New York Times article, which cites anonymous sources, claims that Sergei Skripal, a former Russian […]
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New Zealand to tax tourists to fund strained infrastructure
The government of New Zealand is planning to introduce a tax on most international travelers to reduce the strain on its booming tourist sector, as well as to support infrastructure. The ministry of tourism will start collecting from visitors payment of NZ$ 35 (US$ 25) by the middle of next year. The new levy is […]
US Ambassador to Mexico resigns amid strained relations
The US Ambassador to Mexico has announced her resignation. Roberta Jacobson will step down from her diplomatic post in May, amid tense bilateral relations between the two nations. Jacobson confirmed her resignation with a statement in Spanish on her Twitter account. “After 31 years of serving the US government, I will leave at the beginning […]
Blue Jays place Donaldson on disabled list with strained calf
The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the 10-day disabled list Friday and selected the contract of outfielder Chris Coghlan from triple-A Buffalo. Donaldson aggravated a right calf injury in a 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. “It’s very aggravating, very frustrating,” Donaldson said. “At the […]