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With its American takeover, Formula One looks to US market
AFP, Published on 10/09/2016
» WASHINGTON - Formula One's takeover this week by the Liberty Media opens a new frontier for auto racing's top flight in the United States, where it has struggled to gain a foothold.
Ecclestone: Formula One's 'Napoleon' with a nose for business
AFP, Published on 08/09/2016
» PARIS - Bernie Ecclestone started out as a simple second-hand car salesman and went on to transform Formula One into one of the most profitable sports in the world.
Canada authorities thwart 'potential terrorist attack'
AFP, Published on 11/08/2016
» OTTAWA - Canadian federal police said they arrested a suspect who posed a "potential terrorist threat," after receiving a tip about an imminent attack.
Hamilton surges clear with Germany victory
AFP, Published on 31/07/2016
» HOCKENHEIM (GERMANY) - Lewis Hamilton extended his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship to 19 points after winning the German Grand Prix with ease on Sunday, with Mercedes team-mate and title rival Nico Rosberg fourth.
Confident Verstappen targets Hungarian Grand Prix podium
AFP, Published on 21/07/2016
» BUDAPEST - Record-breaking teenager Max Verstappen is aiming for a podium finish at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix and third place in the drivers' championship this year.
Power cruises to IndyCar triumph in Toronto
AFP, Published on 18/07/2016
» MONTREAL - Australia's Will Power continued his IndyCar charge on Sunday with a victory in the Toronto Grand Prix, his third victory in four races.
Tour de France poorer for Contador absence: overall leader Froome
AFP, Published on 11/07/2016
» ANDORRA LA VELLA (ANDORRA) - Race leader Chris Froome said the Tour de France will suffer form the absence of Alberto Contador, although admitted it would make his own life easier.
Father says son forgives him after Japan forest ordeal
AFP, Published on 06/06/2016
» TOKYO - The father of a seven-year-old Japanese boy found alive nearly a week after his parents left him in a bear-inhabited forest as punishment said that his son has forgiven him, as details emerged of the boy's ordeal.
Sri Lanka detains 14 foreigners over $7.5m drug bust
AFP, Published on 03/04/2016
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka has detained 14 foreigners after seizing 110 kilograms of heroin worth $7.5 million from an Iranian fishing trawler in the country's biggest drug bust for nearly three years, police said Sunday.
Cycling champion Chris Hoy to race at Le Mans
AFP, Published on 31/03/2016
» LONDON - Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy will continue his involvement in motorsport by driving in this year's Le Mans 24 hour race, it was announced Thursday.