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Moscow has blasted as «outrageous twisting of the facts» a statement by EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, who said the EU was the only party providing aid to Syria. Read Full Article at RT.com

Prison break: Duma mulls holiday leave for inmates with children

08 December 2016 17:55

Russian lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow inmates with young children to go home during school vacations, among other measures softening their punishment. Read Full Article at RT.com

Hundreds of UK police officers accused of sexually abusing victims – watchdog

08 December 2016 17:52

Hundreds of British police officers have been accused of engaging in the sexual abuse of victims, according to a report by UK top police watchdog ordered by then-Home Secretary Theresa May earlier this year. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia more attractive to foreign tourists for winter holidays

08 December 2016 17:52

Inquiries by foreign tourists for holiday season tours to Russia are up a third over last year according to the travel search engine Momondo. Read Full Article at RT.com

US life expectancy down for 1st time in 22 years – study

08 December 2016 17:50

The life expectancy of Americans decreased in 2015, compared to 2014 — the first drop in over two decades. The newly-released report also shows mortality rates were up for most of the 10 leading causes of death. Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington Post admits article on ‘Russian propaganda’ & ‘fake news’ based on sham research

08 December 2016 17:49

Facing threats of legal action, the Washington Post has been forced to add an editor’s note distancing the paper from a dubious website, PropOrNot, which it had initially endorsed as a group of nonpartisan experts on «Russian propaganda.»

Israel claims to have «blocked WMD smuggling to Hezbollah» after alleged strike on Damascus airbase

08 December 2016 17:02

Israel’s defense minister has broken Tel Aviv’s secrecy over its policy on Syria, stating it is working to prevent weapons of mass destruction from reaching Hezbollah. It came hours after a rocket attack on a Damascus air base was blamed on Israel.

Michael Jordan wins China trademark infringement case

08 December 2016 16:40

After four years of litigation and a lost trial last year, former basketball great Michael Jordan has persuaded the Chinese courts that a local company illegally used his name and the famous ‘23' jersey to make a profit. Read Full Ar

Trump’s ex-adviser Carter Page in Moscow for talks with businessmen, ‘thought leaders’

08 December 2016 13:09

Carter Page, who served as a foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, told Sputnik he will have several meetings in Moscow with businessmen and ‘thought leaders.' Read Full Article at RT.com

US provoking China into nuclear war? RT to air new Pilger documentary

08 December 2016 12:50

Nuclear war is no longer unthinkable as it may be provoked by a US military build-up in the Pacific, clearly aimed at confronting Beijing, John Pilger says in his new documentary ‘The Coming War on China', set to be aired on rt.com and the RTD channel.

Venexit? Italian region of Veneto passes bill defining population as ‘minority’

08 December 2016 12:19

The regional council in the northern Italian region of Veneto has approved a bill defining its population as a «minority.» The move has already been dubbed 'Venexit' and is widely seen as an additional step towards the region’s independence from Rome.

Tokyo increases Fukushima operator’s interest-free loan limit to $123bn – reports

08 December 2016 11:54

Tokyo has reportedly agreed to raise the ceiling of TEPCO’s interest-free loans to 14 trillion yen ($123 billion) in an effort to help the struggling operator deal with the rising costs associated with the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster.

Election recount halted in Michigan, Stein plans appeal

08 December 2016 11:44

A federal judge in Michigan has ordered the halt of a statewide recount effort inspired by former Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein. The judge determined that the recount was unwarranted, despite the inconsistencies it uncovered.

Officer who struck man in bunny costume charged with assault (VIDEO)

08 December 2016 11:40

A New Jersey police officer has been charged with assault, following an incident in which he struck a man dressed in a bunny costume. The victim was in a police station when the incident occurred and in the process of handing himself in.

Previously-hidden VA medical center quality ratings exposed – report

08 December 2016 11:37

The Department of Veterans Affairs hid quality ratings for nearly 150 of its medical centers, but now USA Today is revealing them for the first time. Despite many facilities receiving just one star, the VA says that the «rating tool» is for internal use only.

21st Century Cures Act goes to Obama after Senate passage

08 December 2016 10:45

The 21st Century Cures Act is heading to President Barack Obama’s desk after passing the Senate. Many are celebrating, but progressive senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are concerned that it will provide handouts to the pharmaceutical industry.

Pentagon prepares ‘misleading’ response to Senate’s F-35 concerns – report

08 December 2016 10:41

The Pentagon has reportedly been preparing a «misleading» response to the Senate’s criticism of delays in the F-35's progress. An internal memo pointed at «prevarications» regarding the stealth combat aircraft’s development timeframe.

US-led coalition strikes Mosul hospital turned ‘ISIS command & control HQ’

08 December 2016 10:27

The US-led coalition has conducted an airstrike on a hospital building in Mosul after Iraqi forces fell under fire coming from the complex and requested support. According to the U. S. Central Command, all feasible precautions were taken to avoid civilian casualties.

‘Mannequin’ arrests: Viral video leads Alabama cops to drug & arms

08 December 2016 08:49

The internet «mannequin challenge» craze has finally gone too far, landing two Alabama men in jail after police stumbled upon their video and counted 19 guns in a staged shootout. Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO officers caught in Turkey’s post-coup crackdown

08 December 2016 08:48

NATO remains understaffed after Turkey initiated a massive crackdown on its military, a top alliance general said, voicing concerns about the wellbeing of the purged servicemen and insisting that the talented and capable officers had nothing to do with the failed July coup.

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