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Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:39:45 +0000Myanmar military surround striking railway staff’s compound amid protest crackdown (PHOTOS)
Security forces surrounded the offices of railway staff in Myanmar in the latest military crackdown on protestors, as a general strike rages on with businesses closed in opposition to the February 1 coup. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:35:05 +0000Russia begins SLOWING DOWN Twitter over child porn, suicide & drug-use claims as regulator warns it could BLOCK service altogether
Twitter users in Russia are about to find it takes longer to share their thoughts online, as authorities start slowing the service's connection speeds amid a row over illegal content hosted by the US-based social media giant. Read Full ...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:28:35 +0000Indian economy to grow 11% in fiscal 2022, study shows
A new report by ratings firm CRISIL said India’s GDP growth is expected to rebound to 11 percent next fiscal year, as the rollout of Covid vaccinations and “investment-focused government spending converge.” Read Full Article at RT...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:17:28 +0000Serving Met Police officer taken into custody in connection with Sarah Everard disappearance
A man and a woman have been taken into custody in Kent as part of a search for 33-year-old woman Sarah Everard, who went missing last week. The man is a serving Metropolitan Police officer. Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:01:55 +0000Russia becomes net exporter of food for first time in post-Soviet history
Russia exported 79 million tons of food products last year, worth $30.7 billion, the AgroExport center under the country’s Ministry of Agriculture said in its latest report. Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:32:51 +0000Mumford & Sons banjo player apologizes for endorsing Andy Ngo book, critical of Antifa, ‘takes time’ off the band amid backlash
Hounded by a mob of enraged netizens, Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall has retracted an endorsement of conservative journalist Andy Ngo’s book on Antifa, drawing accusations of caving in to “bullies.” Read Full Article...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:24:43 +0000Hackers say they breached 150,000 live-feed cameras, incl. in hospitals, prisons & schools to expose lax security standards
A hacker collective claims to have gained access to roughly 150,000 security cameras, including in jails, hospitals and even a Tesla factory. The intruders say they found the login and password to a ‘super admin’ account online. Rea...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:32:46 +0000'Borat' star Sacha Baron Cohen gets called out as satire-blind comedian after demanding Facebook censor Bill Gates-vaccine joke
Sacha Baron Cohen, an actor known for satirical comedy, apparently couldn't spot the satire in an image portraying Bill Gates as a sinister vaccine conspirator and blasted Facebook for failing to censor the joke. Read Full Article at RT...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:06:55 +0000Ronaldo KO: Woe for Cristiano as Juventus crash out of the Champions League after agonizing extra-time away-goals defeat to Porto
Juventus have been ousted from the Champions League at the first knockout stage for the second straight season – suffering even more despair than they did last year by losing on aggregate to 10-man Porto via a 115th-minute goal. Read ...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:45:14 +0000Pentagon says 2,300 National Guard troops to stay at Capitol through May 23 as post-riot review calls for increased security
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved the Capitol Police request to keep National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC through late May, but their number will eventually be cut in half from its current presence. Read Full Ar...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:39:01 +0000Bild’s ‘spying’ allegations against RT German are perfect fit for ‘NATO narrative,’ Afshin Rattansi says as RT vows legal action
Dramatic charges by tabloid Bild that RT reporters worked as spies in Germany are sure to mesh well with prevailing narratives about Russia in NATO states, host and commentator Afshin Rattansi said as RT prepares a lawsuit. Read Full A...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:08:16 +0000Six and counting: Another woman lines up to accuse NY Governor Cuomo of sexual harassment
A former member of Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Chamber staff has come forward to say she was harassed by him – making her the sixth on a growing list of women reportedly harassed by the four-term New York governor. Read Full Article at...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:05:23 +0000FBI releases more video footage of DC pipe-bomb suspect as case continues to take backseat to arresting Capitol rioters
The FBI released more footage of a person who allegedly planted pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6 Capitol riot, suggesting there's little progress in a case that has been overshadowed by arrests of rioters. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:08:13 +0000ACLU editor defends quickly-deleted tweet saying she was ‘angry’ Republican senator survived Covid-19
An editor for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has defended a deleted tweet saying she was “angry” Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) survived Covid-19 amid backlash. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:01:15 +0000‘Huge middle finger’: YouTube tells foreign creators they will soon be charged AMERICAN tax
YouTube has told its content creators and partners that they need to prepare for paying US taxes on their earnings – even if they live and work elsewhere. The already beleaguered video creators are taking it poorly. Read Full Article ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:32:00 +0000March against police brutality ends in violence in suburb of Greek capital (VIDEOS)
Greek police deployed tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in the Nea Smyrni suburb of Athens after several thousand people took to the streets on Tuesday, angered by footage of the recent brutal arrest of a local man. Read Full Arti...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:28:54 +0000As migrants pour over US border, White House won’t admit Biden’s dealing with a crisis
The fruits of Joe Biden’s border policies are already apparent: a tripling of children detained at the border, and crossings set to hit record levels. Yet the administration refuses to acknowledge it has a crisis on its hands. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:42:24 +0000Turkish court sentences five to life in prison over assassination of Russian ambassador Karlov
Five Turkish nationals were handed life sentences for their role in the assassination of Russia's envoy to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, in Ankara in 2016. The man who pulled the trigger had been shot dead on site by security forces. Read Full...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:40:21 +0000Michigan prosecutor threatens to bring CRIMINAL CHARGES against Governor Whitmer for forcing nursing homes to take Covid patients
A county prosecutor in Michigan has warned that he may criminally indict Governor Gretchen Whitmer for reckless endangerment after she forced nursing homes to accept Covid-19 patients last year, allegedly causing more deaths. Read Full ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:19:43 +0000HALF of Americans question Biden’s physical & mental health, concerned over lack of press conferences – poll
A new poll has found that 50 percent of Americans are questioning President Biden’s mental fitness, and over half are concerned about his lack of solo press conferences. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:17:49 +0000China summons UK envoy over her 'inappropriate' article defending foreign media criticism of Beijing
Beijing has summoned the British ambassador to China, Caroline Wilson, over an article she penned about the Chinese government's alleged misrepresentation of the international media, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:57:44 +0000Football clubs urged to take action after fans use ‘abhorrent’ domestic abuse image in meme mocking Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
A survivor of domestic abuse has spoken of her ordeal after a photo of her was used in a "beaten at home throughout lockdown" social media post which appeared designed to poke fun at Liverpool's recent woes. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:17:52 +0000RT's German-language service prepares lawsuit after notorious tabloid 'Bild' falsely accuses its journalists in Berlin of SPYING
RT in Germany is planning to take legal action against the tabloid Bild, after the Berlin newspaper ran a sensationalist tale that relied on leaked Telegram chats from a former employee, who claimed he had to spy for the channel. Read F...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:17:11 +0000Fuming minister Nicola Sturgeon rages that football champs Rangers ‘didn’t do nearly enough’ to stop fans’ wild partying (VIDEO)
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has reserved some heavy scorn for title-winning Rangers, saying that the club didn't do enough to stop fans disregarding Covid restrictions to celebrate their first title win in a decade. Read Ful...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:53:46 +0000Champions League preview: Ronaldo and Juventus need comeback against Porto as Sevilla seek shock against Haaland-inspired Dortmund
Juventus hope they can avoid a second successive round of 16 exit while Dortmund are on course to see off Sevilla and reach the Champions League quarterfinals. Here's what you need to know about tonight's knockout deciders. Read Full Ar...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:49:03 +0000‘B****es’: Navalny ally unleashes expletive-laden sexist rant at top RT DE editors in wake of 'absurd' Bild ‘espionage’ hit piece
Leonid Volkov, a senior aide of the Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, has delivered an uncouth reaction to a baseless report by Berlin tabloid Bild alleging that RT's German service sent its employees to “spy” on his boss. R...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:46:26 +0000Piers Morgan CANCELED: Good Morning Britain host quits ITV after storming off set during show on Meghan Markle
Contrarian TV host Piers Morgan will no longer host ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain,’ the network has announced. Morgan’s eight-year stint on the show ended after he trashed Meghan Markle and stormed off the set. Read Full Article a...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:42:14 +0000Piers Morgan's skeptical response to Megan Markle 'suicidal' claims investigated by Ofcom after getting 41k complaints
The UK media watchdog Ofcom has launched an inquiry into an episode of a morning news show in which anchor Piers Morgan said he doubted explosive claims made in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent interview with Oprah Winfrey. Read ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:37:56 +0000Joe Biden’s media-celebrated dogs are SENT HOME to Delaware after one bites a White House security staffer – reports
The return of dogs to the White House, cheered by the MSM as an added benefit of Donald Trump's ouster, was short-lived, as Biden’s German Shepherds have reportedly been sent packing after one bit a security aide. Read Full Article at...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:34:21 +0000New research reveals that you can, in fact, quite easily bullsh*t a bullsh*tter
Hilarious new research claims that those who engage in, ahem, “persuasive bullsh*tting,” are themselves more likely to be duped by other bullsh*tters. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:01:28 +0000Adviser ‘denies resignation reports’ over Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matytsin – as boss lauds history-making teen freestylers
Russian Sports minister Oleg Matytsin, who is rumored to have offered his resignation, has congratulated two teen freestyle skiers on a historic national achievement after they claimed gold and silver at the World Championships. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:41:51 +0000‘I am humbled’: Wild parties, light show & fireworks as tennis icon Novak Djokovic hails new record on streets of Belgrade (VIDEO)
Serbian icon Novak Djokovic has raucously celebrated his new all-time record for the most weeks as world No1 in men’s tennis, joining a huge street party staged by his devoted fans in Belgrade. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:39:55 +0000Beheaded over a LIE? French teen whose story of schoolteacher & Prophet Mohammed cartoons led to his murder wasn’t even in class
The schoolgirl who claimed a teacher asked Muslim students to leave the lesson before displaying obscene caricatures of Prophet Mohammed as part of his freedom-of-speech class lied about being there to avoid parental punishment. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:29:42 +0000Ready to rise: Islam Makhachev deserves top-five UFC shot as he steps out of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shadow
As UFC boss Dana White continues to pine for his retired superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, he may well have a tailor-made replacement for the Russian standout already under contract in his teammate, Islam Makhachev. Read Full Article at RT...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:19:27 +0000India summons UK envoy over MP's 'unwarranted' comments on farmers' protests, slams 'gross interference' in its politics
The foreign secretary of India has summoned the UK's ambassador to New Delhi in response to British MPs highlighting alleged human rights abuses during mass farmer protests against Indian agricultural reforms. Read Full Article at RT.co...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:14:20 +0000Leader of Israel’s Labour Party says she ONLY wears black so her looks won’t distract from her political message
The new leader of Israel’s Labour Party, Merav Michaeli, has addressed questions about her wardrobe choices, revealing she opts for black because she wants people to listen to what she says, rather than to look at what she wears. Read...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:59:16 +0000Philippines probes police shooting death of mayor & bodyguards in alleged ‘mistaken encounter’
The national crimes investigation agency is to investigate the controversial death of a mayor at the hands of the police service, which claims the official and his associates were killed in a shootout that started by mistake. Read Full ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:47:29 +0000Twitter sues Texas AG over state's investigation into banning Trump, says it's attempt to 'intimidate' & 'harass' company
Twitter is attempting to stop Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation into its moderation practices, calling the probe “retaliation” for its suspension of former president Donald Trump. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:38:15 +0000New York tabloid launches ill-timed defense of Andrew Cuomo, as scandals pile up and both parties demand resignation
Once lauded as a pandemic hero, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is now beset by scandal and being hounded by Democrats and Republicans alike to resign. What better time for a newspaper to step in and defend the indefensible? Read Full Ar...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:29:00 +0000Iconic Berlin department store KaDeWe issues ONE-HOUR TICKETS to shoppers amid coronavirus restrictions
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe), the iconic department store which opened its doors in Berlin in 1907, has begun issuing tickets to shoppers, allowing them access to the store in hourly slots to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Read Full...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:09:33 +0000Nazi war criminal celebrated by Lithuanian government as hero of WW2 resistance exposed by his own granddaughter in brand new book
American journalist Silvia Foti exposed a major cover-up by the Lithuanian government. Her grandfather, considered a WWII hero in the country, was actually a Nazi mass murderer. Now she’s written a book that tells the real story. Read...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:08:44 +0000At least eight killed in week-long Senegal unrest after president imprisons opposition leader (VIDEOS)
Despite the release of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko Monday, violent protests which have so far claimed the lives of eight people continued across the country. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:59:27 +0000Kiev should plan to sever all ties with Russia & only contact Moscow through 3rd parties, says former Ukrainian ambassador to US
Ukraine should be ready to completely cut all diplomatic relations with Russia. That's according to Valery Chaly, the country's former ambassador to the US, who believes Kiev should only communicate with Moscow through proxies. Read Ful...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:59:17 +0000Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Abubakar aims to avenge UFC debut defeat this month after ‘Hollywood’ jibe at Sterling over Yan fight
Abubakar Nurmagomedov will face fellow UFC newcomer Jared Gooden in his second fight for the promotion at UFC 260, when he will hope to avoid the kind of farcical finish that he mocked Aljamain Sterling for at the weekend. Read Full Art...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:22:03 +0000Second Myanmar govt official reported dead in custody as fatalities rise again during latest protests against coup
A second member of Aung San Suu Kyi's deposed ruling party has died after being arrested for taking part in protests against the ongoing military coup in Myanmar, an MP in the country's dissolved parliament confirmed on Tuesday. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:15:25 +0000Tehran claims 100% success in indigenous Covid-19 jab trial as country gears up for mass vaccine production
The head of Iran’s indigenous vaccine development program has said the country’s phase-one human trials showed “unexpectedly good” results, claiming the jab has been 100 percent successful so far. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:09:05 +0000Moscow’s troops could dominate NATO in Baltic region, top Polish general predicts… but Russia insists it’s just not interested
In the event of war, Russia’s tanks could cut off the Baltic nations in just two days before setting their sights on the West, Warsaw’s former army chief has said. But Moscow officials say they’re not out for world domination. Rea...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:58:22 +0000Benefit of sanctions & isolation? Covid-19 pandemic was 1st time Russian GDP survived economic crisis better than global average
Leading Moscow academics have revealed that Russia's GDP dropped less than the world as a whole during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the first time the country weathered an economic crisis better than the global average. Read Full Arti...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:49:26 +0000Japan ‘to ban overseas fans from attending Olympics’ as Covid concerns grow ahead of Tokyo Games – report
The Japanese government is set to prevent foreign fans from attending this summer's rearranged 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in a bid to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to reports on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:32:27 +0000Yes, we’re racist, say British journos after Society of Editors denies Harry and Meghan’s claims of media bigotry
The UK’s Society of Editors has hit back at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, after the pair claimed that the British media is racist. British journalists and editors, however, now say their industry is bigoted to its core. Read Full Ar...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:30:24 +0000‘Unacceptable & heartbreaking’: British UFC superstar Leon Edwards has his say on Royal racism row after Harry & Meghan interview
Top UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards says that the allegations stemming from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey are "unacceptable" amid the ongoing Royal racism storm. Read Full Article...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:20:01 +0000‘Physical therapy’ developed for recovering Covid-19 patients looking to retrain their lost sense of smell
Doctors working with recovering Covid-19 patients experiencing protracted, long term loss of smell have developed a kind of “physical therapy” or active rehab for the nose to regain some olfactory capabilities. Read Full Article at ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:16:48 +0000Voter suppression or common sense? Britons divided over Tory plan to mandate photo ID at polling stations
Britons appear to be polarized over a government proposal to require voter ID, after a UK think tank condemned the idea as discriminatory, reigniting debate on the topic. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:08:56 +00001,500 Belgian police swoop in 200 dawn raids in a major operation against cocaine-smuggling gangs
Belgian police conducted some 200 raids simultaneously on Tuesday morning in a coordinated strike against cocaine- and drug-smuggling gangs focused on the port of Antwerp. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:47:22 +0000Bosnians 'justifiably unhappy' at Covax as paid-for Covid vaccines don’t arrive, says foreign minister
The Bosnian foreign minister has blasted Covax, the international initiative aiming to bring Covid vaccines to poorer nations, saying the country has not received a single dose of the jabs it paid for. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:45:11 +0000First row may get wet: Thai PM sprays journalists with hand sanitizer after being irked by cabinet reshuffle question
The Thai prime minister left a bad taste in the mouths of some reporters on Tuesday as he sprayed them with clouds of hand sanitizer after being asked a question about a potential cabinet reshuffle during a press conference. Read Full A...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:41:16 +0000Unilever bans use of word ‘normal’ from personal-care products to be more ‘inclusive’
Unilever, the multi-billion-dollar company that owns brands such as Dove and Sure, has announced it will be dropping use of the word “normal” from products, and toning down its photo editing to be more inclusive of its customers. Re...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:20:34 +0000Golf babe Paige Spiranac hits out at ‘annoying’ Bryson DeChambeau’s Tiger Woods-inspired Arnold Palmer Invitational victory speech
Bryson DeChambeau stunned the field with his monstrous tee shots en route to winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but one person who was unimpressed was ex-pro Paige Spiranac, who slammed his victory speech as "annoying". Read Full A...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:18:33 +0000Big Brother sets sights on bitcoin: Boom Bust digs into latest move by IRS to root out unreported crypto earnings
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is launching a new investigation named “Operation Hidden Treasure,” to uncover unreported crypto-related income and to fight cryptocurrency fraud. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:16:52 +0000Annual Latvian march commemorating WWII SS troops that fought alongside Nazis against Soviet Union cancelled… because of Covid-19
A series of events normally held in honor of Latvian Waffen-SS legionnaires who fought for Hitler against the Red Army will not go ahead this year, with lawmakers in Riga citing the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Read F...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:13:31 +0000Russia chooses Tajik child refugee turned pop star & UNCHR ambassador Manizha to represent country in 2021 Eurovision Song Contest
Russia will be represented by singer-songwriter Manizha at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, after TV viewers voted for the 29-year-old Tajik-born artist and her track 'Russian Woman' on Monday night, over two other contestants. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:59:22 +0000‘They need to be held accountable’: Vanessa Bryant wins case to disclose names behind ‘shared photos of NBA legend Kobe’s crash’
Kobe Bryant’s widow can now obtain the names of the four Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) deputies who allegedly shared pictures from the scene of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend and their daughter. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:49:53 +0000British gave colonial lands back ‘because people asked them to,’ claims US security expert, stirring Twitter rage
A US security expert’s tongue-in-cheek claim about how the British Empire ceased to exist when colonized peoples ask for it to end, triggered online rebukes from those who saw it as an attempt to whitewash the UK’s dark history. Rea...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:43:15 +0000Research identifies possible new secret weapon in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
New research into a specific mechanism by which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics has yielded a potential game changer for next-generation drugs to win the arms race against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria. Read Full...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:42:05 +0000Piers Morgan mocked as ‘snowflake’ after storming off his own show amid Meghan Markle row (VIDEO)
Good Morning Britain co-presenter Piers Morgan walked off the set of his own talk show after one of his colleagues condemned his attacks on Meghan Markle, prompting pundits and viewers alike to call the TV host thin-skinned. Read Full A...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:31:56 +0000AstraZeneca Covid vaccine batch at the center of Austrian death investigation went to 16 other European countries
A batch of AstraZeneca Covid vaccines, which Austria has stopped using while it investigates the death and illness of two people who had the shot, was received by 16 other European countries, senior health officials have said. Read Full...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:20:28 +0000China ratifies world’s LARGEST free trade agreement
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has announced that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) had been ratified during the National People’s Congress in Beijing, three months ahead of schedule. Read Full Article at...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:11:19 +0000UK CMO warns of 30,000 further Covid-19 deaths if country reopens too quickly, encourages Brits to learn from surge in Europe
Britain’s chief medical officer has warned that things could “turn bad” if the country re-emerges from its lockdown too soon, noting that modelling shows as many as 30,000 more people could succumb to the virus. Read Full Article ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:04:01 +0000‘Klopp will go to Germany’: Rumor mill around Liverpool boss hits overdrive as Joachim Low shocks football by announcing departure
Joachim Low, the longest-serving current international coach, has sent shockwaves through football by revealing he is about to leave Germany – and that could give beleaguered boss Jurgen Klopp a way out of his Liverpool nightmare. Rea...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:51:49 +0000Developers of Sputnik V demand apology from European Medicines Agency chief after she calls approval of vaccine ‘Russian Roulette’
The creators of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine have demanded an apology from the chairperson of the European Medicines Agency after she likened the emergency approval of the pioneering formula to playing “Russian roulette.” R...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:26:00 +000080% of board members at UK’s biggest banks linked to environmentally damaging companies – study
Research by investigative media outlet DeSmog UK has found that 80 percent of the board members at Britain’s five largest banks are affiliated with environmentally damaging companies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Read...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:19:41 +0000Deaths from terrorist acts rose by 17% globally in 2020 despite fewer attacks, terror index shows
There were fewer terrorism attacks last year than the year before – but more people still died at the hands of terrorists in 2020 than in 2019, data from the Global Attack Index shows, as attacks became deadlier. Read Full Article at ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:12:21 +0000New Barcelona president Joan Laporta ‘targeting Erling Haaland & David Alaba’ in Camp Nou overhaul despite reported debt of $1BN
Joan Laporta, who served as Barcelona president between 2003 and 2010, will usher in a new era of signings at the Camp Nou, with reports that he is set to challenge Real Madrid for the signatures of Erling Haaland and David Alaba. Read ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:07:21 +0000New study finds coronavirus variants will likely evolve, escape current generation of vaccines
A new study examining the efficacy of current generation of vaccines against the UK and South Africa variants of SARS-CoV-2 makes for sobering reading, and raises the specter of widespread reinfection. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:05:36 +0000Russia & China must work together to fight ‘political virus’ in form of Western-backed 'color revolutions,' claims Beijing’s FM
In the face of Western disinformation and foreign interference, Russia and China must work together to tackle not only the Covid-19 pandemic, but fast-mutating threats on the world stage as well, Beijing’s top diplomat has argued. Rea...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:55:33 +0000CNN anchor raises eyebrows after revealing video of him not wearing pants during live appearance
CNN's Brian Stelter received criticism for proudly airing a clip that showed him without pants on during his live coverage of then-President Donald Trump's Twitter ban. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:51:14 +0000India cricket legend Jhulan Goswami shows her staying power – but comparison with England men’s star Jimmy Anderson provokes anger
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has been criticized for a seemingly harmless comparison between India women's bowling hero Jhulan Goswami and England contemporary James Anderson, issued after Goswami tore through South Africa. Read ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:46:49 +0000Beijing says UK should punish British media for false reports on China and Hong Kong, after London fines CGTN
Beijing has once again locked horns with London and the British media regulator, Ofcom, after Chinese cable-TV news network CGTN, now outlawed in the UK, was fined £225,000 for breaching broadcasting rules. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:33:53 +0000Oil trading is bigger contributor to Switzerland’s GDP than tourism
Oil and other commodity trading have a much larger share in the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland than its tourism sector, according to data from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs cited by Bloomberg. Read Full A...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:53:37 +0000China winning because it plays long game of chess while US plays checkers, Chris Fenton tells Keiser Report
Max Keiser talks to Chris Fenton, author of 'Feeding the Dragon,' about why the United States is falling so far behind China in high tech, and whether or not it could ever compete against an economy like China’s. Read Full Article at ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:50:27 +0000European Parliament lifts immunity of Catalonia MEPs, paving way for extradition to Spain over independence referendum
The European Parliament has voted to strip MEPs Carles Puigdemont, Toni Comin and Clara Ponsati of immunity, paving the way for their extradition to Spain over their roles in the outlawed 2017 Catalonia independence referendum. Read Ful...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:36:38 +0000China rolls out Covid-19 pass for international travel as global debate over a common health passport heats up
Beijing has launched a certificate that verifies Covid-19 status for citizens traveling abroad. The initiative comes amid a raging debate about the global adoption of a health passport. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:30:20 +0000Prisoners not prioritised for Covid-19 jabs, says justice secretary, despite series of dangerous outbreaks in UK prisons
A British minister has confirmed that UK prison inmates will not receive priority Covid-19 vaccines, as the virus ravages prisons throughout the country and prisoners find themselves locked up 90 percent of the day. Read Full Article at...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:15:09 +0000Bitcoin market cap tops $1 TRILLION again as its rollercoaster ride takes another upturn
The market value of bitcoin has surpassed a $1 trillion mark for the second time in its history after the world’s biggest digital asset saw another surge while moving along its parabolic curve. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:14:40 +0000Russia planning tough measures against ‘lawless’ social media giants, after Facebook bans ‘fact-checked’ Neo-Nazi arrest reports
In the face of perceived censorship from US-based tech companies, Russia will tighten laws and protest to international bodies, the country’s top parliamentarian has said, as part of a row over the blocking of online news stories. Rea...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:26 +0000Pfizer Covid vaccine successfully neutralizes Brazilian variant – lab study
A study has found that Pfizer’s Covid vaccine successfully neutralizes the Brazilian strain of the virus, a mutation that has sparked concerns due to its contagious nature and ability to evade immunity from previous infection. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:48:10 +0000Teen Vogue publisher under fire for chief editor pick: a black female journo who posted homophobic & anti-Asian tweets in college
The new editor-in-chief once posted insensitive tweets about Asians and gays, angering members of staff at the magazine, who feel hiring her would be inappropriate. The problematic old posts first came to public attention in 2019. Read ...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:26:05 +0000‘The guy who runs that outfit’: Biden suspected of forgetting his own defense secretary’s name in latest verbal fumble (VIDEO)
Joe Biden avoided using Defense Secretary Llyod Austin’s name during an event at the White House. The apparent gaffe left many on social media wondering if Biden had suffered a memory lapse. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:07:07 +0000Police & FBI investigate after student ‘accidentally’ detonates explosive device in CLASS, injuring 4 students
A blast ripped through a classroom at a Michigan high school, injuring five students and prompting all county schools to lock down. Police believe the explosive device was brought by a student and detonated in a freak accident. Read Ful...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:59:54 +0000Capitol security review urges beefed-up surveillance, permanent ‘mobile fencing’ & 850 new officers to fill manpower gaps
The US Capitol’s policing and surveillance measures are woefully inadequate, a security review launched in the wake of the January 6 riot concluded, calling for hundreds of new officers and a permanent barrier around the building. Rea...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:11:13 +0000South Dakota passes bill banning biological males from participating in female sports to mark Women’s Day
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vowed to sign the legislation that will ban biological males from competing in female sports, following other Republican-controlled states in sending a message on gender politics. Read Full Article at R...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:22:39 +0000Biden admin grants temporary protection to thousands of Venezuelan migrants, admits US sanctions failed to spur regime change
The Joe Biden administration will offer temporary protections to thousands of Venezuelan migrants living in the US, vowing to step up pressure on Caracas even while acknowledging sanctions failed to topple the Maduro government. Read Fu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:56:41 +0000Gab goes offline after refusing to pay hackers, accuses Biden admin & ‘oligarch tyrants’ of wanting to shut them down
The social media site Gab blamed “oligarch tyrants” who keep the US “under occupation” for being forced offline, after they refused to pay a ransom in bitcoin to a hacker who had pilfered gigabytes of user data through an exploi...
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:20:50 +0000Wyoming becomes latest state to end mandatory face coverings as GOP continues defiance of Biden's Covid-19 mask push
Wyoming became the latest state to ease its Covid-19 rules in defiance of the Biden administration's guidelines, as Governor Mark Gordon announced that his mask mandate and restrictions on businesses are ending. Read Full Article at RT....
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:36:46 +0000‘This is what generals look like’: Biden promotes female commanders & creates Gender Policy Council to mark women’s day
US President Joe Biden marked International Women’s Day by announcing that two female generals will head US military commands, and by establishing a White House Gender Policy Council to promote ‘equity.’ Read Full Article at RT.co...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:12:16 +0000'The time has come': New York's GOP lawmakers launch bid to impeach Governor Cuomo over sexual-harassment allegations
Republicans in the New York Assembly have begun an effort to force a vote on their resolution to impeach Governor Andrew Cuomo, saying he no longer has the credibility to run the state amid a widening sexual-misconduct scandal. Read Ful...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:38:55 +0000Academics rank Western world’s MISERY INDEX post-Covid response – UK & Spain end up floundering at the bottom
Disease, death, and lockdowns have taken their toll on the world, and a group of Canadian researchers set out to quantify the suffering. They found that their own country suffered severely, along with the UK, Spain, and France. Read Ful...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:04:58 +0000Urban Dictionary restores ‘Blue Anon’ after censorship backlash over new label for left-wing conspiracy theorists
Conservatives are celebrating a culture war victory after "Blue Anon," the embarrassing new branding of left-wing conspiracy theorists that plays on the ‘QAnon’ smears used by the media, was restored to the Urban Dictionary. Read Fu...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:32:36 +0000Brazil Supreme Court ruling annuls ex-president Lula's convictions, making him eligible to run in 2022 election
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has cancelled all sentences against the country's former leftist president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, restoring his political rights to run again for office ahead of next year's election. Read Full Artic...
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:27:22 +0000Ex-Fed head Yellen discovers income inequality, laments Covid-19’s impact on women
The US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen has declared that women must be prioritized in any post-Covid-19 economic recovery, describing the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on women to be “extremely unfair.” Read Full Artic...