The 2016 closure of the Scion brand was disappointing for many, but wholly predictable given its recent lack of new vehicles. But two were launched in 2015, so it made sense for Toyota to bring them under its umbrella and sell them as Toyotas for 2017. (The sporty FR-S was …
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Washington, United States | AFP | A much-lampooned — and now-deleted — tweet by President Donald Trump has spurred a serious legislative effort aimed at stopping him from erasing his many misspelled missives and other online messages. Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley on Monday introduced the so-called COVFEFE Act, a reference …
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Washington, United States | AFP | The US Secret Service said Monday it does not have any audio recordings or transcripts of US President Donald Trump’s White House conversations. After Trump again intimated last week that he could have recorded his controversial discussions with fired FBI director James Comey, it …
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Toulouse, France | AFP | Airbus Friday said it expects the market for large passenger planes to more than double in the next 20 years driven by growth from Asian markets. Raising its previous forecasts for the next two decades, the European aircraft maker also said a slowdown in orders …
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Trump claims ‘complete vindication’ after Comey testimony Washington, United States | AFP | President Donald Trump on Friday claimed “total and complete vindication” after ousted FBI director James Comey said he was not personally under investigation in a probe into Russian interference in last year’s US election. The early morning …
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Moscow says ‘zero’ proof Russian hackers involved in Qatar crisis Moscow, Russia | AFP | Moscow on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Russian hackers helped spark the diplomatic crisis around Qatar, after CNN reported that US officials believed they planted a false news story. “We’re getting tired of reacting to unsubstantiated …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | AFP | Ethiopians were still unable to surf the web via mobile networks on Tuesday, despite government claims the nationwide internet shutdown, which began a week ago, had been lifted. Africa’s second most-populous country turned off its internet access without warning or explanation last week, briefly …
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Motorists are advised to be alert to any unusual smells, noises and other tell-tale signs that your vehicle could be experiencing a problem. The ability to pick out these warning signs can help you keep on top of any required car maintenance and potentially mitigate future breakdowns or costly car …
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Cancún, Mexico | AFP | The International Air Transport Association (IATA) increased its profit forecast for the global airline industry Monday, citing surging demand. Total profits for the group’s 275 member airlines are now expected to hit $31.4 billion this year, up more than five percent from the previous forecast …
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | AFP | Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways said Monday it would suspend flights to Qatar after the United Arab Emirates was among major Gulf states to sever ties with Doha in an unprecedented regional crisis. Etihad said flights would stop on Tuesday, after the UAE, …
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