Developing close relations with the BRICS states remains one of Moscow’s top foreign policy priorities, Russia’s ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, said ahead of Narendra Modi’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Sochi. “Deeper strategic partnership in BRICS is one of the priorities of Russia’s foreign policy. Over recent years, the alliance has matured, turning…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – James Madison junior Megan Good has been named the 2017 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Player of the Year, announced the Association on Thursday afternoon. Good, a 2017 unanimous NFCA First-Team All-American, led the nation with a JMU single-season record 38-3 mark and her 14 shutouts tied a NCAA best. Her 0.63…
Provincial Conservative leaders in Ontario and Alberta are taking the next step in their budding bromance: a joint rally to bash carbon pricing and, likely, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Jason Kenney, leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, announced on Twitter Thursday that Ontario Premier Doug Ford will attend a “Scrap The Carbon Tax Rally” in…
The Russian government has approved legislation requiring telecom providers to store records of client traffic for 30 days, instead of the original length of 6 months. Internet companies say compliance will still be difficult. The government order, published on the official state website on Friday, states that the new rules for the storage of users’…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Cypress College led the way with three honorees, while Sierra College, College of San Mateo and Antelope Valley College each had two selections as the NFCA announced the 2017 NFCA CalJC All-American teams on Monday afternoon. Additionally, Mt. San Antonio’s Taylor Jaurique was selected Diamond Catcher of the Year and Kasey Hutton…
As the state internet watchdog Roskomnadzor continues its attempts to block the Telegram messenger service, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed reports that Russia is planning to install a nationwide online firewall. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Peskov was asked if the thus far unsuccessful efforts to enforce the law and block the Telegram…
OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced that Florida’s Kelly Barnhill was named the 2017 USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year. The award, which is considered the most prestigious honor in Division I women’s softball, is designed to recognize outstanding athletic achievement by female collegiate softball…
Over half of respondents in a Russian poll said that they would prefer Vladimir Putin to remain in power after his current term expires in 2024, regardless of the direct constitutional ban on such move. According to the research, conducted by the independent public opinion think tank Levada, the share of Russians who say that…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he and the majority of government officials disliked all of the proposals to raise the retirement age, but without pension reform, Russia would face a serious crisis. “Of course this is a very sensitive issue for a large number of our citizens. Also, the question did not just…
Every game from the 2017 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City will be televised by ESPN, the company’s 18th year airing every pitch of the culmination of the NCAA Division I Softball Championship. College softball’s week-long, up to 17-game season finale from OGE Energy Field at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium begins Thursday, June…