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© AP Photo/ Luca Bruno Racer Nico Rosberg achieved his ambition of becoming Formula 1 champion and decided to quit. MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Formula 1 (F1) 2016 champion Nico Rosberg announced on Friday the end of his career in the most prestigious auto racing. "During all 25 years in auto racing sport my dream, my only goal was to become Formula One champion ...

Previous Back to Trump presidency World Home US president-elect Donald Trump is nominating controversial retired general James Mattis to be his defence secretary. Mr Mattis, 66, retired from the Marine Corps in 2013 after serving as the commander of the US Central Command. But his selection raises questions about increased military influence in a job designed to insure civilian control of the armed forces.

The Senate's side of the U.S. Capitol. (Wikimedia Commons) WASHINGTON (JTA) - The U.S. Senate joined the House of Representatives in extending Iran sanctions for a decade, preserving a tool should President- elect Donald Trump seek to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. The Senate approved the extension Thursday by a 99-0 vote.

Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mondeo recalled because seatbelts may not fully restrain passengers in crash CBC News Posted: Dec 02, 2016 11:44 AM ET Last Updated: Dec 02, 2016 11:52 AM ET The Lincoln MKZ is one three vehicles affected by a Ford recall involving seatbelts that may not restrain people adequately in a crash.

Retired US Marine Corps General James Mattis has been chosen to be secretary of defense by President-elect Donald Trump. US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that retired Marine General James Mattis, an outspoken critic of the Iran nuclear agreement, will serve as his secretary of defense. "We are going to appoint 'Mad Dog' Mattis as our secretary of defense.