The Ford Focus is a small family car made by Ford and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. It was launched in 1998 in Europe and 2002 in Australia. Since then, it has become the United Kingdom's best selling car, following in the success of its predecessor, the Escort. In 2001 and 2002, the Focus was the world’s best selling car. A new version of the Focus was launched in Europe in January 2005.In Europe, South America and South Africa, the Focus replaced the Ford Escort. In Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, it replaced the Ford Laser.

"As European officials express concern that the Bush administration's designation of Iranian agencies and firms as 'supporters of terrorism' could block relations with Tehran for years to come, President Vladimir Putin's description of these new U.S. sanctions, as America "running around like a madman with a razor blade in his hand," is appropriate

As European officials express concern about the fact that the Bush administration’s designation of Iranian agencies and firms as supporters of terrorism could block relations with Tehran for years to come, President Vladimir Putin’s description of these new U.S. sanctions, as America “running around like a madman with a razor blade in his hand,” se