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Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:34:18 +0000Usyk will fly the flag for Ukraine against Joshua – politics & religion mean getting full support in return is a different matter
Oleksandr Usyk can cement his place in boxing folklore in London on Saturday night. But should he do so, the Ukrainian might not receive the unfettered love that would otherwise be expected back in his homeland. Read Full Article at RT....
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:28:09 +0000‘They won’t ask questions on point’: Biden tells PM Modi not to answer to US press that ‘behaves’ worse than Indian media
Joe Biden vented his frustration with the US media during talks with Narendra Modi at the White House, complaining to India’s PM that they never ask questions on point and aren’t as well-behaved as their Indian counterparts. Read Fu...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:06:14 +0000The EU lied, refugees died: Belarus’ deadly game treats desperate people as pawns. But the West sees them as something even worse
Just a few days ago, four migrants died of exhaustion and hypothermia while trying to cross the border between Poland and Belarus. Nobody knows how many others have perished in this same way, dreaming of a new life in the West. Read Ful...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:59:23 +0000Sloppy or trolling? Canadian spy agency welcomes release of ‘not spies’ from China in exchange for Huawei exec’s freedom
Two Canadian citizens, who were accused by China of going after its military secrets before being released in a prisoner swap, have been “welcomed home” by Canada’s top intelligence agency. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:20:25 +0000US firms’ direct investments in Russia 9 times higher than official figures indicate – survey
American companies operating in Russia have made direct investments amounting to a total of $96.05 billion, according to the sixth annual joint survey of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham) and Ernst & Young. Read Full A...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:22:42 +0000FBI probing reported assault of female US soldier by Afghan evacuees at New Mexico refugee camp
The FBI will investigate an alleged assault on a female American soldier by a group of Afghan males temporarily housed at a refugee encampment in New Mexico, the bureau and the military confirmed to news outlets. Read Full Article at RT...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:06:23 +0000German public TV channel apologizes for showing projected election results 2 days BEFORE voting begins
As Germany’s elections inch closer, one TV channel has jumped the gun by displaying vote projections on a news ticker days before the poll. Drawing concern and mockery, the broadcaster apologized for the false start. Read Full Article...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 03:18:45 +0000Costco to impose buying limits on toilet paper, bottled water amid ‘uptick in Delta-related demand,’ CFO says
A major US discount retailer said it will resume limits on purchases of certain “key” items, including toilet paper and bottled water, with the company’s CFO claiming the Covid-19 Delta variant is driving a major run on inventory....
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 02:11:27 +0000Dat’s how it’s done: Russian MMA wildman knocks out unbeaten British opponent in brutal bare knuckle beating in Moscow (VIDEO)
An ex-con Russian MMA brawler needed less than a round to knock out his English opponent on his bare knuckle boxing debut in Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 01:15:52 +0000Trudeau says two Canadian citizens accused of spying by Beijing boarded plane home, hours after Huawei executive’s release
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has announced that Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who had been in custody in China, were flying back home. Beijing alleged the men were spies hunting for China’s state secrets. Read Ful...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:52:17 +0000AOC torched over ‘barely comprehensible’ statement attempting to explain ‘present’ vote on $1bn Iron Dome bill she opposes
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was roasted after issuing a long press release to explain why she didn't vote ‘no’ on a bill to fund Israeli's anti-missile shield, calling herself a victim of “unjust” procedures...
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:49:12 +0000‘I was so worried’: F1 king Hamilton praises ‘courageous’ mechanic after plowing into him with car in pit at Russian GP (VIDEO)
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton sent a mechanic flying backwards into the air after smashing into him with his car – then claimed that "we all make mistakes" after his Mercedes team reassured fans. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:12:39 +0000Hactivist jailed in ‘Little Guantanamo’ says prison blocked him from contacting wife, covering for ‘sexually abusive’ guard
Imprisoned hacktivist Martin Gottesfeld says the federal prison authorities have cut off his phone access, shortly after he gave an interview to RT and told his wife about a unit manager who was allegedly sexually abusing inmates. Read ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:49:48 +0000‘Bodies with vaginas’?! Lancet slammed for ‘erasing women’ after promoting latest issue with controversial quote
The prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, is in hot water over its latest issue. A quote on the cover from a senior editor has triggered widespread outrage on social media for “dehumanizing” and “erasing” women. Read Full Art...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:29:01 +0000No fuel shortage? Motorists queue for petrol across UK, nearly 400 stations impose £30 limit amid ‘unprecedented demand’
The deepening energy crisis in Britain has reached fuel supply, with large queues spotted at petrol stations across the country. One of the providers, EG Group, has imposed a £30 limit due to a surge in demand. Read Full Article at RT....
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:23:43 +0000‘War criminal! Out!’ Protesters greet Hillary Clinton as she becomes chancellor of university in Northern Ireland
Former US top diplomat and failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton became the first female chancellor of Queen’s University in Belfast, but her triumphant entrance was picketed by hecklers branding her as a “war criminal.” R...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:24:57 +0000Prince Andrew finally acknowledges sex assault lawsuit from Epstein accuser after forcing servers to jump through legal hoops
The Duke of York’s lawyers have finally acknowledged he has been served with Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s lawsuit alleging the British royal sexually assaulted her three times, having given process servers the runaround for weeks. Rea...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:23:06 +0000Elon Musk and Grimes split to cavalcade of memes, insisting they still ‘love each other’ and will co-parent ‘Baby X’
Space billionaire Elon Musk and singer Grimes have split up, Musk has announced, adding that they still “love each other, see each other frequently, are on great terms,” and will share care of their son. Cue social media meltdown. R...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:19:56 +0000House passes landmark abortion rights bill, Republicans accuse Democrats of trying to legalize ‘murder’
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives has passed a bill that would legally protect a woman’s right to have an abortion. However, the vote was a tight one, and Republicans were outraged at its passage. Read Full Article at R...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:24:07 +0000Canada frees detained Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou after US drops extradition bid
Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has entered a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in the US, paving the way for her to leave Canada, where she has spent nearly three years in detention. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:36:26 +0000Makeshift camp in Texas CLEARED, leaving observers wondering where migrants went
The migrant camp that sprang up under a bridge in Del Rio, on the US-Mexican border, has been cleared, but fewer than 2,000 of the 15,000 people who crossed into the US illegally are confirmed as having been sent back to Haiti. Read Ful...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:20:11 +0000MMA icon Jon Jones ‘arrested for battery domestic violence’ by Vegas police just HOURS after being inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
UFC star Jon Jones has found himself on the wrong side of the law again after he was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas for 'battery domestic violence' just hours after he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in a glitzy ceremony. Read ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:48:25 +0000Traces of Pegasus spyware found on smartphones of FIVE French cabinet ministers – media
Pegasus spyware has been found on the phones of at least five French ministers, multiple sources told news outlets. The company behind the tech, the Israel-based NSO Group, denies it was used to target French officials, however. Read Fu...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:16:17 +0000US Treasury Department authorizes aid transactions with the Taliban
The US Treasury Department has permitted the export of food, medicine, and vital humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. Though the Taliban will be handling this aid, the group remains heavily sanctioned. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:13:24 +0000Nazi-tattooed Italian boxer Broili BANNED after his ring appearance in livestreamed bout causes outrage
Boxer Michele Broili has received a provisional ban from the Italian Boxing Federation after he displayed several prominent fascist and neo-Nazi tattoos during a recent fight as police announce investigation into the matter. Read Full A...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:11:46 +0000Biden blasts horseback Border Patrol officers, vows they ‘WILL PAY’ for trying to stop illegal migrants from crossing
US President Joe Biden has promised to punish the Border Patrol agents photographed apprehending Haitian migrants near the Del Rio border crossing in Texas, calling the images of agents doing their jobs on horseback “outrageous.” Re...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:58:30 +0000Covid-19 panic at The View ahead of Kamala Harris’ appearance sees two hosts yanked off live on air
The View’s Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro were told they had tested positive for Covid-19 just moments before they were due to interview US Vice President Kamala Harris, leaving their co-hosts mired in awkwardness and confusion. Read Fu...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:14:13 +0000‘F**king traitors!’: VIDEO shows furious Trump-supporting deputy BRAWLING with cops outside Capitol
Prosecutors fighting to keep a pro-Donald Trump sheriff’s deputy in jail for taking part in the riot on Capitol Hill in January have showed shocking video footage featuring the deputy brawling with cops outside the US Capitol. Read Fu...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:49:37 +0000Intensifying volcanic activity’ forces evacuation of THREE MORE La Palma towns
Emergency services on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma have informed residents of three more towns they must flee due to the ongoing volcanic eruption, which has already destroyed scores of homes. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:13:50 +0000Tuchel has dominated Guardiola since he came to Chelsea – victory on Saturday would make the Blues the presiding force in England
Thomas Tuchel is a perfect 3-0 against Pep Guardiola and Manchester City since joining Chelsea, and another win in Saturday's clash will suggest that the balance of power has changed in English football. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:03:45 +0000WATCH passenger jet spew flames as it strikes a flock of EAGLES on takeoff in Cuba
Chilling footage filmed in Cuba by a passenger of a Moscow-bound flight shows its right engine spewing flames as the plane strikes a group of eagles during the takeoff. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:55:15 +0000Tragedy on Russia’s Mount Elbrus: Five amateur climbers die due to inclement weather while ascending Europe’s highest mountain
Five tourists ascending Russia’s Mount Elbrus died on Thursday night while waiting for help, after harsh weather conditions caused a group of 19 climbers to call for assistance. The 14 others required medical attention. Read Full Arti...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:52:45 +00001 Palestinian killed, 12 reportedly injured by gunfire as protesters clash with Israeli forces near Nablus
One Palestinian has died and at least 12 have reportedly been injured as Israeli troops fired at a group protesting against the building of Jewish settlements in the towns of Beita and Beit Dajan near Nablus. Read Full Article at RT.com...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:50:57 +0000Russia’s Communist Party heads for showdown with authorities after plans for protests over election rejected by Moscow officials
Russia’s largest opposition party has said it will hold a public meeting with its newly elected representatives after requests for a mass demonstration to protest the results of last weekend’s elections in Moscow were turned down. R...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:30:07 +0000Biden not doing enough to fight terrorists, says Turkey’s Erdogan, vows closer ties with Russia & Putin despite NATO obligations
Following disappointing talks with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that he will instead try to build ties with Russia, revealing that discussions in New York went badly. Read Full Article at ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:13:00 +0000Johnson tells French president UK govt wants to ‘re-establish cooperation’ after nuclear sub dispute, Macron’s office says
The office of the French president says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed a desire to “re-establish cooperation” amid tension between the states following the recent revelation of the AUKUS submarine deal. Read Full Arti...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:01:24 +0000Australian police probe video of cop throwing man on floor reportedly leaving him ‘unconscious’ amid Melbourne protests (GRAPHIC)
Australian police have launched an investigation into an incident allegedly involving heavy-handed policing after video footage of a violent confrontation in Melbourne was widely shared on social media this week. Read Full Article at RT...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:57:53 +0000Gas or gaslighting? Ukraine accuses Russia of weaponizing energy resources
The head of Ukraine’s state-controlled energy corporation Naftogaz is calling on Washington and Berlin to take decisive action against Russia, accusing the country of using its natural gas as a geopolitical weapon. Read Full Article a...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:43:57 +0000Drug addicts cleared from Paris neighborhood by 200 officers, minister awaiting relocation proposals
French police have cleared dozens of homeless drug addicts from an area of the capital, after residents and the mayor complained about the inaction of law enforcement. It is uncertain where they will be relocated. Read Full Article at R...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:33:41 +0000Catalan independence leader Puigdemont released by Italian police, but must remain on Sardinia for Saturday hearing
The former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has been released by Italian authorities without any precautionary measures after his arrest in Sardinia, but is required to stay on the island. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:27:49 +0000Border Force ‘IT issue’ causes airport chaos across UK, as Home Office says problem resolved
The UK Border Force suffered technical issues with its e-gates on Friday, causing queues to build at entry points across the country as technicians rushed to restore services. The Home Office later said the problem was resolved. Read Fu...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:11:05 +0000‘Equality is great, until it isn’t’: All-boys netball team face ‘vulgar abuse’ after beating female rivals in Australia (VIDEO)
An Australian netball association has hit out at the actions of some fans after a boys team, the Queensland Suns, received a torrent of abuse after beating several female rivals to win the under-18 state title. Read Full Article at RT.c...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:53:59 +0000Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks super excited in viral photo from exotic bird park
A true political heavyweight can turn even the most mundane event into an international sensation, and outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel has done just that in pictures taken at a bird park in the small town of Marlow. Read Full A...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:44:01 +0000Sweeping new anti-Russia sanctions pushed by US Democrats would ‘undermine spirit’ of Putin-Biden summit in Geneva, Kremlin blasts
A dramatic package of new sanctions on senior Russian officials put forward by lawmakers in Washington would fly in the face of constructive negotiations held between the two countries’ leaders just months ago, Moscow has warned. Read...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:22:49 +0000‘Back to normal everyday life’: Norwegian PM announces end of Covid restrictions
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Norway’s prime minister, Erna Solberg, stated that the country will reopen the country on Saturday, ending Covid restrictions on businesses and social interactions. Read Full Article at RT.com...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:06:58 +0000Ukraine won’t join NATO until it achieves ‘democratic standards’ & respects rights of minorities, says Hungarian foreign minister
Ukraine does not yet meet the standards that would allow it to be accepted into the US-led NATO military bloc, the Hungarian foreign minister has claimed, specifically pointing to issues regarding minority rights in the country. Read Fu...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:42:07 +0000Brussels begins infringement proceedings against Austria and other states for failing to implement EU rules on combating terrorism
The European Commission announced that it has launched infringement procedures against Austria, as well as Finland, Croatia and Luxembourg for failing to correctly implement certain elements of EU rules on combating terrorism. Read Full...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:30:42 +0000‘Zero seconds’: Paul brothers wouldn’t last long in fighting foursome with Valentina Shevchenko & sister Antonina, says UFC champ
UFC flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko believes she and sister Antonina would make rapid work of YouTube siblings-turned-boxing wannabes Jake and Logan Paul if the foursome ever faced off. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:50:28 +0000Russia’s official Covid-19 death toll hits record daily high with 828 dying of virus, as Kremlin says no plans for new lockdown
Russian officials have reported a record number of people dying from coronavirus in the country’s hospitals, as dozens of regions grapple with a new spike in infections and Moscow urges people to take steps to protect themselves. Read...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:43:09 +0000Just SIX players at some English Premier League clubs are fully vaccinated amid fears of ‘Covid chaos’ – reports
The impact of Covid-19 on the Premier League could still be felt in the coming months after it was reported that a host of English top flight clubs have as few as SIX of their players fully vaccinated against the virus. Read Full Articl...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:40:07 +0000Bitcoin crashes after China rules all crypto-related transactions illegal
The People’s Bank of China revived its tough stance on digital currencies on Friday, ruling all crypto-related trading activities illegal and banning overseas crypto exchanges from providing services to mainland investors. Read Full A...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:28:57 +0000Biden acted like Trump & delivered ‘insult to a NATO partner’ with AUKUS pact, says Merkel’s ex top foreign policy adviser
The AUKUS submarine deal that deprived France of a hefty contract with Canberra has led to a “big loss of confidence” in the Biden administration, a former foreign policy advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. Read Ful...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:25:53 +0000England’s cancer treatment backlog could take ‘decades’ to clear after Covid pandemic crippled patient care – report
The cancer treatment backlog in England could “take decades to address” after the Covid pandemic caused the health service to “collapse rapidly”, according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Re...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:09:46 +0000‘Liars and hypocrites’: Imprisoned Russian opposition figure Navalny accuses Google & Apple of being ‘accomplices’ of Kremlin
The jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has taken to Twitter to criticize US tech giants Google and Apple of acting as "accomplices" of the Kremlin, which he says "forged the results" of the country's recent elections. Read ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:00:02 +0000Will the US government default on its huge debt or simply print more money? RT’s Boom Bust finds out
A government shutdown deadline is looming in the United States, as Congress is unable to agree on suspending the nation’s debt ceiling. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:58:45 +0000‘Scary scenes’: Harry Potter actor who played Draco Malfoy rushed to hospital after collapsing at Ryder Cup
Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the popular 'Harry Potter' film series, was rushed to hospital after collapsing during the 18th hole of the Celebrity Ryder Cup golf tournament at Whistling Straights in Wisconsin. Read Full Articl...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:55:35 +0000Three dead in Delhi courtroom shootout as gangsters, dressed as lawyers, open fire on rival boss at hearing (VIDEO)
A mob boss has died after gunmen from a rival gang entered a courtroom where he was on trial and opened fire. The gunmen, dressed as barristers, were subsequently shot by police and died of their wounds. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:36:33 +0000UK MoD ignored fires caused by British troops prior to deadly blaze during training exercises in Kenya – reports
The British Army reportedly did not investigate five bush fires caused by its soldiers in Kenya weeks before the troops sparked a blaze in March that burned down 12,000 acres of a prized wildlife sanctuary and led to one death. Read Ful...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:29:29 +0000Austrian climber ‘DELETES Instagram account’ after row over close-up shots of buttocks during World Championships in Moscow
Climber Johanna Farber appears to have removed herself from Instagram after a sexism scandal erupted at the recent World Championships in Moscow when a broadcaster showed close-up shots of the Austrian’s backside. Read Full Article at...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:13:26 +0000The Church of Navalny: Western media fan club are damaging Russia's opposition with their religious-like faith in jailed activist
Judging by Western reports of Russia's elections last week, the Communists didn't even take part. Instead, 'Navalny-backed' candidates came close to a historic victory and were robbed of success. But the reality is very different. Read ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:11:31 +0000Insulate Britain protesters block traffic at Port of Dover with UK supply chain already suffering from haulage crisis
Climate protesters, who have spent the past week blocking London’s orbital motorway, have moved to the Port of Dover, where they’re blocking the entrance to the harbour, angering haulage drivers and travellers. Read Full Article at ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:10:17 +0000Poland has no power to veto certification of Nord Stream 2 – Germany
Poland’s energy company PGNiG will not have the right to veto the certification of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, says German energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA). Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:48:33 +000012-year-old wins Covid jab court battle against anti-vax dad in Netherlands
A 12-year-old boy has won a court case in the Netherlands to get inoculated against Covid after his father expressed skepticism at the jab over concerns it was new and could have long-term consequences to health. Read Full Article at RT...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:24:11 +0000‘F*cking drug cheat’: UFC champ Volkanovski explodes at rival Ortega in heated face-off ahead of Las Vegas title fight (VIDEO)
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski branded title challenger Brian Ortega a “f*cking drug cheat” in a heated staredown before the pair meet in their main event at UFC 266 in Las Vegas. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:09:27 +0000Opposition figures in Moscow cry foul after city's election monitors find 'no trace of tampering' in parliamentary vote count
Moscow's Election Monitoring Public Committee found no trace of any "hacking and stuffing" after a recheck of the city's e-voting results, initiated after a series of complaints from opposition figures over alleged irregularities. Read ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:05:58 +0000Britain urges motorists to ‘carry on as normal’ as BP shuts dozens of petrol stations amid haulage crisis
The British transport secretary has urged the country’s motorists to “carry on as normal” as a shortage of heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) drivers impacts petrol stations, causing a number to close. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:50:26 +0000North Korea says formally ending Korean War would be ‘foolish idea’ unless US scraps its hostile policy
It’s not the right time to start talks on ending the 1950-53 Korean War as Washington must first give up on its hostile policy towards Pyongyang, Ri Thae Song, North Korea’s deputy foreign minister, has said. Read Full Article at RT...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:33:13 +0000Young MMA fighter tragically dies in Brazil following fight and suspected head trauma
A young MMA hopeful has passed away aged just 22 after he took part in a fight earlier this month and was then hospitalized amid complaints about headaches in the hours that followed the bout in southern Brazil. Read Full Article at RT....
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:12 +0000Strong exports to speed up China’s economic recovery – report
The Chinese economy is expected to maintain its recovery over the rest of 2021 thanks to the country’s strong exports, according to research by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:00:13 +0000Fitch upgrades Russia’s economic outlook, citing impressive cash cushion from oil revenues
International ratings agency Fitch has improved its forecast for Russia’s economic growth this year to 4.3% from the previously expected 3.7%, said Douglas Winslow, Director at Fitch Ratings. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:41:21 +0000UN human rights chief slams Ukraine over extrajudicial media crackdown after popular outlet taken offline over undisclosed charges
The United Nations’ human rights mission in Ukraine has voiced serious concerns over a decision by top security officials in Kiev to unilaterally restrict access to a number of media outlets deemed critical of the government. Read Ful...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:05:58 +0000California woman arrested on suspicion of ARSON linked to Fawn wildfire
A 30-year-old woman from Palo Alto, California was arrested on allegations she ignited the Fawn wildfire near Redding, a town more than 250 miles away, after she was found trespassing in the area and “acting irrationally.” Read Full...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:13:36 +0000Taiwan blasts ‘arch criminal’ Beijing over its opposition to island’s parallel bid to join Asia-Pacific trade pact
Taiwan has hit back after mainland officials said the island should not join a major 11-nation trade pact in the Asia-Pacific, arguing that Beijing has no say in it. China has already applied for membership of the bloc. Read Full Articl...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:02:47 +0000Facebook steps in to provide high-speed internet to broadband-starved rural Virginia – what could go wrong?
No longer satisfied with merely furnishing the content people view over their internet connections, Facebook plans to provide broadband service to thousands of Virginia customers through its massive fiber networks. Read Full Article at ...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:00:18 +0000Emergency evacuation as massive fire ravages dormitory of prestigious military school in downtown Moscow (VIDEO)
Over 100 people have been evacuated after a dormitory caught fire at one of Russia’s oldest military schools, operated by the country’s defense ministry, causing the roof to partially collapse. No casualties have been reported. Read...
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:24:06 +0000Not OK, Cupid: Woman rips down suggestive ads on New York subway, launches into anti-propaganda rant in viral video
An unidentified woman on a New York City subway car was filmed tearing down ads promoting LGBTQ lifestyles, promiscuity and abortion. The viral stunt has drawn both applause and criticism on social media. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:09:23 +0000Pentagon names alleged ‘ISIS-K facilitator’ killed in Afghanistan drone strike, after admitting Kabul op killed 10 civilians
The Pentagon has identified an alleged Islamic State member killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan last month, claiming he was behind attacks on American troops after admitting a separate strike in Kabul killed civilians. Read Full ...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:57:53 +0000Hunter Biden sought $2 million annual retainer from donors to help get Obama-Biden admin to unfreeze Libyan assets – media
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter reportedly tried to shake down Democrat donors for a $2 million annual retainer and “success fees” to help persuade the Obama-Biden administration to unfreeze up to $15 billion in Libyan assets. Re...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:48:51 +0000French FM says it will take time and US action to restore trust, State Department makes no mention of it
The meeting between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian reveals that Paris and Washington are still at odds over the AUKUS submarine deal, much as they’d like to pretend otherwise. Read ...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:58:10 +0000CDC panel recommends allowing third Covid-19 vaccine shots for seniors, vulnerable adults, setting stage for US boosters to begin
A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel has endorsed Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for the elderly and other high-risk adults, paving the way for the Biden administration to roll out third jabs. Read Full A...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:21:43 +0000WATCH: Swiss police use rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse Bern protest against Covid passports
Police in Switzerland’s de facto capital of Bern fortified the parliament building and used water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets to forcibly disperse a crowd protesting against government-mandated Covid-19 passports. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:53:11 +0000Catalan independence leader Carles Puigdemont ARRESTED in Italy on international warrant issued by Spain – lawyer
Catalonia’s ex-president Carles Puigdemont has been arrested in Italy, Spanish media reported. The politician, wanted for a range of charges, including sedition, lost his immunity as a European Parliament member earlier this year. Rea...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:21:31 +0000Crocodile tears? AOC breaks down crying after withdrawing ‘NO’ vote on funding Israeli missile defense at last minute
After changing her vote from ‘no’ to a noncommittal ‘present’ at the last moment, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen crying as the House passed funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. Read Full Art...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:28:49 +0000‘Buyer’s remorse’: Biden’s approval rating plummets as voters view Trump more favorably amid Afghan withdrawal fallout, polls show
New polling shows that voters are souring on Joe Biden after a chaotic exit from Afghanistan left 13 US soldiers dead and hundreds of Americans stranded, pushing the president’s approval rating below that of his predecessor. Read Full...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:26:14 +0000US House passes bill allocating $1 BILLION to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome system after its battering during recent Gaza conflict
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation allocating around $1 billion to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome air-defense system. The massive funding package received overwhelming bipartisan support. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:04:03 +0000Gunman down after killing 1, injuring 12 in shooting at supermarket on outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee
One person has been killed and a dozen more injured in a shooting at a Kroger supermarket in Collierville, Tennessee, local law enforcement said. The gunman died at the scene from what officers believe was a self-inflicted wound. Read F...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:29:20 +0000‘I love Russian figure skating’: Indian skater who got ‘world record bad score’ wins hearts after competing in Siberia (VIDEO)
Parrii Srohi didn't impress the judges at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Krasnoyarsk but the Indian figure-skater has no regrets about competing as she paid tribute to the Russian greats from whom she gained inspiration. Read Full Article...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:23:08 +0000US-Turkey relations ‘not healthy’ and failed to ‘start well with Biden,’ Erdogan says
Ankara’s ties with Washington remain “not healthy,” as the US continues to act towards Turkey in a manner that’s not “honest,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, urging the US to “sort out” the non-delivery of F-35...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:21:46 +0000French doctor arrested for throwing objects at bailiff who came to summon him over prescribing hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19
A French doctor was hauled off to jail following an altercation with a bailiff who had attempted to bring him before a professional council regarding his unorthodox (but legal) prescription of controversial Covid-19 drugs. Read Full Art...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:10:36 +0000NY health commissioner under Cuomo responsible for notorious Covid nursing home order resigns
New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, who served under disgraced ex-governor Andrew Cuomo and was responsible for implementing his disastrous Covid-19 nursing home directive, has resigned from his position. Read Full Article...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:18:08 +0000DHS suspends horseback patrols on border, after misleading ‘whipping of migrants’ photos go viral
The Department of Homeland Security will stop using Border Patrol agents on horseback to turn illegal immigrants away from the US border. The policy change comes after photos showed mounted guards chasing down Haitian migrants. Read Ful...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:08:55 +0000No clown: Usyk raises eyebrows with Joker-inspired garb at Joshua face-off – but Ukrainian can shock in title showdown (VIDEO)
Oleksandr Usyk raised a few eyebrows with his sartorial choices during Thursday's press conference with Anthony Joshua but the Ukrainian slugger remains ideally poised to cause a shock at boxing's heavyweight summit. Read Full Article a...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:33:01 +0000Land of the free? US says its Winter Olympic athletes MUST get Covid vaccine… but powerhouses Norway won’t follow suit
Team US have made Covid vaccination mandatory for any athletes hoping to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics – although traditional powerhouses Norway said they will not be following suit by making jabs compulsory. Read Full A...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:16:57 +0000US envoy to Haiti resigns over ‘inhumane’ deportations and ‘catastrophic’ political meddling
US Special Envoy to Haiti David Foote has quit his job over the Biden administration’s removal of thousands of illegal Haitian immigrants. Foote also disagreed with the US’ backing of de-facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Read Full A...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:25:37 +0000Pod of over 50 pilot whales reportedly slaughtered in Faroe Islands days after unprecedented massacre (GRAPHIC IMAGES)
At least 53 pilot whales were killed in Denmark’s Faroe Islands this week, according to a report by the Sea Shepherd organization – the same NGO that raised the alarm after a recent mass dolphin slaughter that outraged activists. Re...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:06:56 +0000WATCH: Medics march in France to demand higher wages and better recognition from govt
Nurses and operating room staff have taken to the streets across France to demand more pay and greater recognition for their work, with some hospitals forced to only undertake emergency operations as personnel strike. Read Full Article ...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:01:18 +0000Sulfur dioxide cloud from Spain’s Canary Islands volcano eruption to sweep over France, with hints of acid rain
France and areas of the Mediterranean are forecast to feel the effects of the eruption on the Spanish Canary Islands this weekend as clouds filled with sulfur dioxide rise into Europe, making rain slightly more acidic. Read Full Article...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:54:39 +0000‘Nice coconuts’: Russian breaststroke charmer Efimova soaks up sun before planning tilt at $1.4m Swimming World Cup (PHOTOS)
Russian six-time world breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova is enjoying some Hawaiian sunshine before the 29-year-old prepares for her planned return at the million-dollar Swimming World Cup in October. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:52:38 +0000‘Serious progress’ made between Tehran and Riyadh over Gulf security – Iranian foreign ministry
The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh, told state media on Thursday that “serious progress” has been made between Tehran and Riyadh on “the subject of security in the Gulf.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:35:11 +0000Ukraine passes sweeping new ‘anti-oligarch’ law, critics say restrictions will be used to target Zelensky’s political opponents
Ukraine’s parliament has voted through a flagship bill that its proponents say will clip the wings of well-heeled tycoons attempting to exert control over the country’s lawmakers and set up a new register of purported oligarchs. Rea...