UK government calls on Russia to cease Syria airstrikes October 3, 2015 The UK government has called on Russia to cease its air strikes on Syria "immediately", claiming many of the attacks so far have resulted in civilian deaths rather than Islamic State militants. Along with governments from the US, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, the UK said it was deeply concerned by the [...]
Russian airstrikes mainly hitting Syrian civilians, says defence secretary Michael Fallon October 3, 2015 UK defence secretary Michael Fallon has accused Russia of protecting Syria's Assad regime by targeting airstrikes at civilians. He told The Sun that very few strikes by the country, which began its launches there earlier this week, were hitting Islamic State (IS) militants. We're analysing where the strikes are going every morning. The vast [...]
Brendan Rodgers blasts wastefulness as Europa victory eludes Liverpool October 1, 2015 Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers blasted his side’s wastefulness as their wait for an opening Europa League victory of the season continued after failing to overcome FC Sion at Anfield last night. Former Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana gave the Reds an early advantage, although their lead did not last long as Ghanaian forward Ebenezer Assifuah [...]
Russia votes to put ground troops in Syria September 30, 2015 Russia's upper house has approved President Vladimir Putin's request to deploy ground troops to Syria. Lawmakers have given unanimous approval for the country's armed forces to enter the war-torn country, paving the way for a rapid intervention, Russia media is reporting. The Russian constitution requires the president to seek permission from the upper house before [...]
The perils of unconscious bias at work: There are some judgements you’d be better off not making September 29, 2015 A few weeks ago, I landed at Washington Dulles and was met by a driver holding a sign. He was short, bald, around 60 years old and wearing a flat cap (Eastern European, I thought). He then explained how he went back to get the sign so I would find him (clearly not that bright). [...]
RSA prepares to make more overseas sales September 27, 2015 British insurer RSA is believed to be preparing to sell its Russian and Middle East operations in the next few months. The company has been disposing of its non-core business over the past two years, since chief executive Stephen Hester was brought on board to turn the group around. Earlier this month, the insurer sold [...]
The West’s failed Syria policy: Why it’s time to do nothing September 27, 2015 When I worked in Washington, perhaps the dreariest job of all was covering congressional hearings. It is a task that only the interns end up doing, and then under protest. In fact, in my office, we literally drew straws for the ordeal, with the short straw having to spend a numbing eight hours or so [...]
Shoreditch, the Cereal Killer cafe and why everything you think you know about gentrification could be wrong September 27, 2015 One of London's most controversial shops the Cereal Killer cafe has been targeted by protesters marching against gentrification. The shop which serves up only dishes of breakfast cereal for around £3.20 a pop was graffitied with the word "scum", while protesters shouted and threw cereal and paint at the store front on Brick Lane. Cereal [...]
The five best countries for a fulfilling expat career: Go to Russia finds HSBC Expat Explorer Survey September 25, 2015 Russia has topped a new ranking of countries which are able to offer expats a role that's more fulfilling than their previous one. The annual HSBC Expat Explorer survey found six in 10 expats living in Russia said that they were now getting more out of their jobs. "Learning the local language is key to successfully [...]
JCB says 400 jobs at risk because of overseas construction slowdown in China, Russia, and Brazil September 21, 2015 Digger maker JCB has said up to 400 jobs are at risk because of a slowdown in construction overseas. "Market conditions in the construction equipment sector have been difficult for some time, but they have worsened quite rapidly in recent weeks. The situation is not about to improve, certainly not in the short term," said [...]