Siberian businessman taking legal action against WHO for naming variant Omicron
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A Siberian entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against the Russian branch of the World Health Organization over fears the classification of the recently discovered Covid strain – named Omicron – is ruining the image of his business. Read Full Article at RT.c
Finland records first-ever case of suspected far-right terrorism
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Five men have been detained for allegedly having planned gun and bomb attacks in what the Finnish police believe is the first case of far-right terrorism in the country’s history. Read Full Article at RT.com
China wants its casino paradise to become tech Mecca
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The Chinese government plans to transform its largest casino den, Macau, into a regional technology hub, the South China Morning Post reported, citing technology industry executives and officials. Read Full Article at RT.com
A new policy on personal information has apparently backfired, with the platform claiming it had resulted in a large number of “malicious” and “coordinated” reports against users, some of whom were suspended by “accident.” Read Full Article at RT.
US President Joe Biden has vowed to hold a lengthy talk with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the issue of Ukraine, while insisting he will accept no “red lines” from Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hollywood star wants Trump arrested for 'trying to kill’ Biden
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Actress Bette Midler is calling for ex-President Donald Trump to be jailed for attempted murder, saying he tried to kill rival Joe Biden by infecting him with Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Crisis of astronomical proportions’ in Pearl Harbor over water contamination
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The US Navy has confirmed that the water used by military families near Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor is contaminated with “volatile petroleum products,” forcing a shutdown that may leave taps dry for over a week. Read Full Article at RT.com
Twitter’s newly installed CEO Parag Agrawal has announced a significant corporate reshuffling, saying several high-level executives will depart from the company by the end of the year, soon after taking the reins from Jack Dorsey. Read Full Article at RT.co
US strike may have killed civilians in Syria, Pentagon says
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The US military said it would open an investigation into possible civilian casualties inflicted in a recent drone strike on Syria, with Pentagon officials claiming the attack was meant to target a “senior al-Qaeda leader.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Over 10,000 Air National Guard and Reserve troops have not taken the mandatory Covid-19 jabs, the US Air Force has said as the vaccination deadline came due.Some may be banned from training or dismissed as a result. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Sir, f**k you’: Ridley Scott lashes out at Russian critic
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When a notable Russian film critic complimented Sir Ridley Scott’s ‘Last Duel’ as “more realistic” than two of his previous historical epics, the grouchy filmmaker responded with a string of expletives. Read Full Article at RT.com
Australian politician finds surprise culprit behind low Indigenous vaccination rate
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The leader of West Australia has suggested that US-based “white supremacist groups” may be to blame for low vaccination rates among Aboriginals, claiming indigenous peoples have been targeted with anti-vaxx propaganda. Read Full Article at RT.com
The US National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Hawaii, normally a tropical paradise for honeymooners and other tourists, saying the state could get upward of 12 inches of snow this weekend. Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden to propose new US-Russia relationship to Putin
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US President Joe Biden will soon tell his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Washington wants a more predictable relationship with Moscow, top American diplomat Antony Blinken has revealed in an interview. Read Full Article at RT.com
Plumber finds 500 envelopes stuffed with money behind megachurch toilet
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A plumber doing repairs at celebrity preacher Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston has reportedly found about 500 envelopes containing cash and checks in a wall behind a loose toilet. Read Full Article at RT.com
Here's how many times Jeffrey Epstein visited the White House
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Infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein visited then-President Bill Clinton’s White House a whopping 17 times during his first term, according to visitor logs obtained by the Daily Mail. On some days, he visited three times. Read Full Article at RT.com
US President Joe Biden has refused to sign a binding international agreement tightly regulating the use of “killer robots.” Campaigners fear such devices will launch an unstoppable arms race toward “digital dehumanization.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Apple reveals which diplomats were hacked by Pegasus
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Almost a dozen US diplomats working in Uganda have reportedly had their iPhones hacked by Pegasus spyware, in the first case of the malware created by Israeli company NSO being used against US government targets. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hollywood actor blames failure of his show on ‘white supremacists’
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‘Santa Inc.’ star Seth Rogen is blaming “white supremacy” for the overwhelmingly negative public reaction to his new animated television series. Read Full Article at RT.com
A drone’s best friend: Biden administration refuses to ban killer robots
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US President Joe Biden has refused to sign a binding international agreement tightly regulating the use of “killer robots.” Campaigners fear such devices will launch an unstoppable arms race toward “digital dehumanization.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian figure skater says it’s ‘easier’ for young stars as she backs increased age limit
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Russian figure skater Anastasia Guliakova has backed calls for an increase to the age limit in senior women’s competition, saying young stars find it easier on the ice. Read Full Article at RT.com
Two Covid cases confirmed after $17,000-a-seat jet lands from Omicron-hit South Africa
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Passengers travelling on a private flight from South Africa to Moscow have tested positive for coronavirus, Russia’s health watchdog has announced, raising fears the Omicron variant may have entered the country. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘What was missing, my death?’ Fury in France as judo coach cleared of assaulting female Olympic champ
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A French judo coach accused of domestic violence against his Olympic champion partner has been acquitted in a case which has caused shock and outrage across the nation. Read Full Article at RT.com
International Space Station swerves to avoid American space junk – Russia
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The International Space Station (ISS) was forced to adjust its orbit on Friday to avoid space debris left over from a US spacecraft, the head of Russia’s space program announced. Read Full Article at RT.com
Parents of Michigan school shooting suspect charged
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Prosecutors have filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of a 15-year-old suspect in a Michigan high school shooting, in which four students were killed. Read Full Article at RT.com
While Ukraine’s growing row with Russia has scarcely been out of headlines around the world in recent days, two news stories closer to home shed light on the battles being fought within the country, with the nation’s richest man. Read Full Article at RT.c
The Department of Justice is seeking to publish an “alternative” report written by aides of special counsel Robert Mueller, which purportedly disagreed with his conclusions about President Donald Trump’s “collusion” with Russia. Read Full Article a
No more dancing will be allowed in the German capital's nightclubs starting next Wednesday, as the city's authorities tighten the screws over the rise in Covid-19 cases. Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden claims he was Israel ‘liaison’ when he was really in law school
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US President Joe Biden claimed that he met with former Israeli PM Golda Meir during the Six-Day War – a time before she held the office and while he was still in law school. Read Full Article at RT.com
Anti-vaxxer tries bizarre stunt to avoid Covid jab
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An Italian man is facing a fine after a bizarre stunt in which he tried to avoid getting the Covid vaccine but still obtain a health pass by wearing a fake arm, after restrictions were announced for unvaccinated people. Read Full Article at RT.com
A trove of newly declassified documents has revealed how the Red Army war machine turned the tide on Adolf Hitler’s fascist forces in a counteroffensive, even as the Nazi German Army closed in on Moscow in 1941. Read Full Article at RT.com
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal trial is underway in New York. She is accused of child trafficking, as well as grooming and recruiting underage girls for the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to exploit. Read Full Article at RT.com
A now-revoked EU document proposing to substitute the word ‘Christmas’ with ‘holiday’, and to avoid mentioning certain Christian names for the sake of inclusivity, has been slammed by the Vatican as out of touch with reality. Read Full Article at RT.c
‘I’m better than you’: Kyrgios reveals frustration at playing with Serena Williams
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Tennis motor mouth Nick Kyrgios has spoken on playing with Serena Williams, branding it an «uncomfortable experience» and saying he is better than the women's GOAT candidate. Read Full Article at RT.com
Real number of Covid-19 cases in Germany estimated
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The head of Germany’s disease control and prevention authority, the Robert Koch Institute, has warned the real number of Germans infected with Covid could in fact be even higher than the current record-breaking figures. Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO member says American troops won’t be sent to Russian border
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The new government of Norway, a NATO member state, has said that it is planning to phase out the US-led military bloc’s forces stationed near the border with neighboring Russia, instead replacing them with its own soldiers. Read Full Article at RT.com
Chinese govt summons Evergrande boss as firm’s debts mount
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Chinese authorities have summoned the founder of Evergrande, once China's top-selling developer which is now on brink of default, after the firm announced earlier on Friday it may be unable to repay its debt. Read Full Article at RT.com
The US has completed the “first production unit” of its modernized B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb, set to replace the current aging models of the iconic B61, which has remained in service for more than 50 years. Read Full Article at RT.com
Heart inflammation risk in Pfizer and Moderna jabs evaluated
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The European Medicines Agency's safety committee has confirmed a “very rare” risk of myocarditis and pericarditis in individuals who've had the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Covid vaccines, having conducted large Europe-wide studies. Read Full Article at RT.
F1 king Hamilton uncomfortable with ‘terrifying’ Saudi LGBT laws, fans wonder why he doesn’t just pull out
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Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels “uncomfortable” competing in Saudi Arabia this weekend because of the kingdom’s human rights record, but some fans have wondered why the Brit doesn’t just boycott the race. Read Full Article at RT.
