How the West could punish Russia for invading Ukraine
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If Moscow orders an invasion of Ukraine, the EU and US would consider hard-hitting sanctions targeting major Russian banks and Moscow’s ability to convert rubles to foreign currencies, American news agency Bloomberg has reported. Read Full Article at RT.com
Working as the American ambassador to Russia in the early 2000s was so stressful, it caused CIA Director William Burns’ hair to lose its color, the newly appointed intelligence boss has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘The US is a cancer of the earth’: Olympic icon hails ‘holiday for world’ after Beijing boycott
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One of the greatest biathletes ever has hailed the news that the US will be boycotting the Beijing Olympics, accusing America of causing «blood and trouble» and claiming its absence will ensure a peaceful, scandal-free Games. Read Full Article at
Ukraine asks for weapons meant to fight Taliban – report
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Ukraine has requested a supply of American military equipment that was originally intended to go to Afghanistan, before the American-backed government fell to the Taliban earlier this year. Read Full Article at RT.com
Dozens of volunteers have been collecting highly toxic cane toads in the town of Chaotun in Taiwan in an attempt to contain their spread, while scientists remain puzzled by how these large amphibians found their way into the area. Read Full Article at RT.com
5 more European tourist hotspots now on Covid ‘stop list’
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Americans are now advised against traveling to some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations after they were added to the list of “very high” Covid risk places. Read Full Article at RT.com
Dozens of ICU medics test positive for Covid-19 after Christmas party
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Dozens of hospital workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in Spain after hanging out at a Christmas party, officials have said. Extra shifts and additional staff have been arranged to ensure the ICU continues to operate. Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany’s Social Democrats have struck a coalition deal with the Greens and the liberal Free Democrats for the first time in the nation’s history. The former finance minister, Olaf Scholz, is poised to become the next chancellor. Read Full Article at RT.c
Government workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon work Monday to Friday, with their weekend on Saturday and Sunday, similar to how the week is organized in many other nations. Read Full Article at RT.com
Facebook has been sued over the role it played in a hate-speech campaign that led to the violent persecution of the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar. The plaintiffs are demanding it pay $150 billion in damages. Read Full Article at RT.com
Veteran tech columnist Kara Swisher, once branded “the most powerful tech journalist” in the US, has been accused of bullying the subjects of her reporting, including by launching vicious personal attacks. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Kuril Islands in the Pacific, which Japan lays territorial claims to, will reel in both domestic and foreign investors, but renting out the archipelago is strictly off the cards, Russia’s deputy prime minister has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com
Vaccine skeptics aren’t simply expressing their opinions, but have a clear strategy to eradicate the population, a Russian official has said, as the rate of inoculation against Covid remains low in the world’s largest country. Read Full Article at RT.com
Beijing intends to build its first-ever naval outpost on the Atlantic Ocean, which would allow China to position its warships opposite the West Coast of the US, a media report says. Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin-Biden talks: Is there any hope for compromise?
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With Russian President Vladimir Putin set to hold talks with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, on Tuesday, there is no doubt that Ukraine is high on the list for urgent discussion after weeks of escalating rhetoric. Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump has mocked a scheduled call between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, comparing it to the New England Patriots playing against a high school football team. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia completes closure of secretive ‘whale jail’
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An infamous “whale jail” discovered on Russia’s Pacific coast in 2018 has been dismantled, officials announced last week. It drew the ire of activists when dozens of sea mammals were found locked up there in tiny enclosures. Read Full Article at RT.com
White House reveals what Biden wants to discuss with Putin
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The White House has announced the topics US President Joe Biden intends to discuss with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, via secure video link on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Kuril Islands in the Pacific, which Japan lays territorial claims to, will reel in both domestic and foreign investors, but renting out the archipelago is strictly off the cards, Russia’s deputy prime minister has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com
Vaccine skeptics aren’t simply expressing their opinions, but have a clear strategy to eradicate the population, a Russian official has said, as the rate of inoculation against Covid remains low in the world’s largest country. Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump has mocked a scheduled call between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, comparing it to the New England Patriots playing against a high school football team. Read Full Article at RT.com
Elon Musk took aim at the US government’s lavish federal budget, and President Biden's infrastructure bill in particular, arguing that spending has reached an “insane” level far beyond what the country is able to sustain. Read Full Article at RT.com
WATCH: Alec Baldwin ambushed by journalist over ‘Rust’ shooting
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Alec Baldwin was caught on camera confronted by a journalist in the aftermath of a widely criticized interview where the actor said he didn’t fire the gun which killed a cinematographer in October. Read Full Article at RT.com
WHO warns against ‘initially promising’ Covid therapy
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against using plasma containing Covid-19 antibodies to treat patients with the virus, finding it to be ineffective and a waste of resources. Read Full Article at RT.com
Kentucky Derby winner collapses and dies after workout
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Medina Spirit, the horse that was disqualified for failed drug tests after winning this year’s Kentucky Derby, has died after a routine training run in Southern California. Read Full Article at RT.com
New Zealand explains why it won’t send diplomats to Beijing Olympics
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New Zealand will not send its diplomats to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, the country’s deputy prime minister said, explaining that the move is “mostly” motivated by Covid-19 hours after the US declared its own boycott. Read Full Article at RT
Smollett denies race hoax, claims sexual relationship with one of his accusers
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Chicago actor Jussie Smollett denied accusations that he paid two Nigerian brothers to help him stage a fake crime in January 2019, saying a $3,500 check he gave the men was for diet and exercise advice. Read Full Article at RT.com
More Americans would vote for former President Donald Trump than President Joe Biden if an election was held today, according to a new poll which shows Biden’s popularity dwindling. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Israeli airstrikes’ target Syrian port – state media
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A port near the city of Latakia, Syria was targeted in an Israeli air raid, Syrian state media reported, with unconfirmed photos of the scene purporting to show a sizable fire erupting just off the Mediterranean coast. Read Full Article at RT.com
24/7 snitch cam will make your phone more secure, tech giant promises
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Leading mobile chip manufacturer Qualcomm has defended a new always-on feature in the ‘selfie camera’ found in next-gen phones powered by its tech. It says the devices would know “to act different when you’re not looking back.” Read Full Article at
Former House Intelligence Committee chair, California Republican Devin Nunes, will leave Congress before the midterms to become chief executive of TMTG, former President Donald Trump’s social media and technology venture. Read Full Article at RT.com
Beijing has shot back after Washington declared a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics, saying American leaders weren’t invited to the event to begin with while blasting the move as “political manipulation.” Read Full Article at RT.com
US drugmaker Pfizer is denying any wrongdoing after a British TV documentary showed a presentation on its behalf had criticized the rival Covid-19 vaccine AstraZeneca as potentially dangerous and unsafe. Read Full Article at RT.com
Mammoth 99-point list provides glimpse into state of Russian-Indian relations
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President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, where he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has yielded multiple new deals. A joint statement released by the Kremlin reveals just how wide-ranging the Russian-Indian interests are. Read Full Article at RT.co
Chris Cuomo describes how thick-skinned he is after losing another show
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Fresh off losing his job at CNN, Chris Cuomo has announced that he will also be leaving his SiriusXM radio program, citing family concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com
Figure skater, 18, ‘dies instantly in car crash’ with fiance
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A teenage figure skater and her fiance have reportedly died instantly in a violent impact when their car went into an opposite lane on a motorway and crashed at speed into another vehicle. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ghislaine Maxwell family detail ‘unnecessary trauma’
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s family has petitioned the attorney general to demand better treatment for the suspected sex trafficker, whose trial continues, as she is allegedly denied time with her lawyers, and basic food and hygiene. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘This is crazy’: Shock for NFL star’s model girlfriend during beach shoot (VIDEO)
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Sports Illustrated model Christen Harper couldn't contain her excitement and said it had been her «best day ever» after she was told of boyfriend Jared Goff's heroics during an NFL game. Read Full Article at RT.com
Most Americans no longer have great trust in their military – poll
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Trust in the US military has dropped so far that most Americans don’t have strong confidence in their armed forces, and the trend has accelerated since Joe Biden took office as commander-in-chief, the results of a new poll show. Read Full Article at RT.com
US makes war promise to allies on ‘NATO’s eastern flank’
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The US will not send troops into a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but is prepared to “bolster” NATO allies, Washington said ahead of the phone call between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Read Full Article at RT.co
