Soleimani buried in hometown, hours after Iran launched missiles in revenge for his death

Soleimani was killed by a drone strike in Baghdad on Friday in a dramatic escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran. His death sparked fury and grief across Iran, where he was revered as a national hero and icon. ### Tehran declared three days of national mourning, and the past few days have seen huge Read more about Soleimani buried in hometown, hours after Iran launched missiles in revenge for his death[…]

Iraqi military bases housing US troops have been targeted by Iranian missiles. Here’s what you need to know

Iran has vowed revenge for the killing of Gen. Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike in Baghdad on Friday, calling it an “act of war” and “state terrorism.” ### In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, an elite wing of the Iranian military that is also known as the IRGC, said the attacks Read more about Iraqi military bases housing US troops have been targeted by Iranian missiles. Here’s what you need to know[…]

Ukrainian Boeing plane crashes in Iran shortly after takeoff, killing 176 on board

The Boeing 737 jet, operated by Ukraine International Airlines, took off early on Wednesday en route to the Ukrainian capital Kiev with 167 passengers and nine crew on board. ### Earlier reports from Iranian state media had said 180 people were on board Flight PS752. ### Eighty-two Iranians, 63 Canadians, and 11 Ukrainians died in Read more about Ukrainian Boeing plane crashes in Iran shortly after takeoff, killing 176 on board[…]

Iran’s strikes seem intended to avoid US deaths. Here’s why that might be the case

The timing. The target. The threats of heavy retaliation already “locked and loaded,” as President Trump would have had it. ### Yet Wednesday morning’s missile strikes against al-Asad airbase and Erbil airport — both of which play host to US troops — were clearly not an act designed to kill the most Americans possible. ### Read more about Iran’s strikes seem intended to avoid US deaths. Here’s why that might be the case[…]

Victims of Iran plane crash hailed from around the world

They included 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians, 11 Ukrainians, 10 Swedes, four Afghans, three Germans and three British nationals, according to a tweet from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko. ### Among those known to have perished in the disaster was Mehdi Eshaghian, who had previously studied at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran. ### Eshaghian’s school Read more about Victims of Iran plane crash hailed from around the world[…]

Unfashionable athletic apparel impedes on fitness goals, according to new study

Americans aren’t working out because they don’t like their gym clothes. Personal styling service Trunk Club partnered with OnePoll to conduct a study determining why Americans opt out of exercise – and apparel plays a major role. Ninety-two percent of Americans said that they would make more use out of their gym membership if they Read more about Unfashionable athletic apparel impedes on fitness goals, according to new study[…]

Alexander-Arnold eyeing third successive Champions League final as Liverpool target 'perfect 2020'

The Reds full-back is not content to focus solely on a Premier League title charge, with two other major trophies still up for grabs this season Liverpool want to “win as many trophies as possible” in 2020, according to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has already set his sights on more success in the Champions League. The Read more about Alexander-Arnold eyeing third successive Champions League final as Liverpool target 'perfect 2020'[…]

Former Arsenal shareholder Usmanov reiterates desire to invest in Everton

The former Gunners shareholder has claimed that he would be prepared to become involved with the Toffees in the future Ex-Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has reaffirmed his interest in investing into their Premier League rivals Everton, alongside his business partner Farhad Moshiri. The 66-year-old, who previously held 30 per cent of a stake in the Read more about Former Arsenal shareholder Usmanov reiterates desire to invest in Everton[…]

Découvrez ce qu’est devenu James Hewitt, l’ancien amant de Lady Diana

Il y a 30 ans, cet officier de cavalerie parvint à convaincre Diana qu’elle était encore une femme désirable. Après cinq années d’étreintes passionnées et clandestines, vint le temps de la trahison. A 58 ans, James Hewitt n’embrasse plus que ses regrets… C’est un presque sexagénaire, qui n’a plus grand chose de sexy. Sa chevelure Read more about Découvrez ce qu’est devenu James Hewitt, l’ancien amant de Lady Diana[…]

Coeur de pirate, séparée de son mari, lui a finalement redit « oui »

Séparés suite au coming out de Cœur de pirate, le couple formé par la chanteuse et le tatoueur Alex Peyrat s’est retrouvé à Montréal pour se dire oui une nouvelle fois. Cette fois-ci, Romy, la fille du couple, a pu assister à la cérémonie. L’histoire d’amour qui unit Béatrice Martin (plus connue sous le nom Read more about Coeur de pirate, séparée de son mari, lui a finalement redit « oui »[…]