targeted the Russian plane on October 31, which crashed in the Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people aboard.

"When there is propaganda that (the Russian plane) crashed because of (Islamic State", this is one way to damage the stability and security of Egypt and the image of Egypt," he had told British media before his visit to the UK.

After the crash, Russian flights to Egypt were suspended on November 6 and then on November 14 flights of Egypt Air to Russia were also suspended.

This change came at the request of fans, drivers, owners, and the media and as a result in a decrease in TV ratings during the NASCAR on Fox portion of the season. (The June Pocono race was the first race of the 2009 season on TNT.) The entire field will line up double-file, much like the start of the race at every restart. The leaders and other lead lap cars are now in front always when taking the green flag. Cars who choose to stay out and not pit during a caution flag who are in front of the leaders are now waved-around to restart (double file) at the back of the field. The lucky dog/free pass rule is now in effect the entire distance of the race,