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The largest criminal penalty ever for deliberate vessel pollution may leave Princess Cruise Lines downgrading to duchess, after the US government hit them with a $40 million fine for dumping contaminated waste into the ocean. Read Full Ar

Israeli minister calls Abbas ‘#1 foe’ after Palestinian leader calls for mutual recognition

02 December 2016 11:33

Energy minister Yuval Steinitz said Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas represents the top ideological threat to the Jewish state after Abbas vowed to withdraw recognition of Israel if it keeps refusing to reciprocate.

Ohio finally getting around to banning bestiality

02 December 2016 10:42

Sorry zoophiles, but Ohio state senators have unanimously voted to ban sex with animals. The bill still has to pass the state’s house of representatives, but the Buckeye State is now a step closer to leaving the group of nine states where bestiality is still legal.

300,000+ honey bees die in mysterious hives attack, poison suspected – report

02 December 2016 10:34

More than 300,000 honey bees have been killed in a suspected poison attack, in which alleged vandals devastated at least 20 hives at a private bee farm in Washington. Read Full Article at RT.com

Only abortion clinic in Dayton, Ohio loses operating license

02 December 2016 09:38

The Ohio Department of Health revoked the operating license of the last remaining abortion clinic in the city of Dayton. Pro-life advocates applaud the move, but pro-choice organizations are planning to appeal the decision. Read Full Arti

Thousands of civilians trapped inside rebel-held parts of Aleppo as fighting intensifies (VIDEO)

02 December 2016 09:21

As Syrian government forces continue their advance in eastern Aleppo, thousands of civilians still remain trapped inside parts of the city controlled by the militants who are apparently blocking them from reaching humanitarian corridors, RT’s Lizzie Phelan reports.

Woman charged in stabbing of boyfriend who drank her blood after ‘talking about vampires’

02 December 2016 08:42

A Missouri woman who allegedly let her boyfriend suck her blood after they became fixated on vampires has been charged by police for carrying out a stabbing attack on the man. Read Full Article at RT.com

Engineer behind deadly NYC train crash sues railroad for $10mn

02 December 2016 08:14

An engineer who «zoned out» moments before a deadly New York train derailment in 2013 has sued Metro-North, seeking $10 million from the railroad over negligence and failing to provide him with a safe workplace. Read Full Article at RT. co

Shooting death of Joe McKnight, ex-NFL player, sends social media into mourning

02 December 2016 07:58

An argument in a New Orleans suburb ended in the shooting death of Joe McKnight, a former NFL player. A local standout in high school football, as well as a college star in Southern California, McKnight earned many fans who took to Twitter to share their grief.

‘Giant illuminated cucumber’: Londoners slam Norway’s Christmas tree gift

02 December 2016 07:25

This year’s lighting ceremony on London’s Trafalgar Square has left some people saying, «Bah, Humbug!» as they took to Twitter to blast the newly unveiled Christmas tree and compare it to a number of distinctive curve shaped vegetables.

'A year at the White House’: Augmented reality app gives dollar-sized virtual tour

02 December 2016 06:47

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue restricts public access, but in augmented reality, the executive mansion is free to visit or even stay a whole year. The White House’s new smartphone app uses interactive technology and a dollar bill to «educate and inspire.»

Anthony Weiner fined $65k for misusing campaign funds on cell phone, dry cleaning

02 December 2016 06:27

America’s sleazeball Anthony Weiner is in the news once again, but this time for reasons unrelated to his propensity for sexting: His failed 2013 mayoral campaign was found to have violated 10 different campaign finance laws and was fined $64,956.

Shallow 6.3-magnitude quake hits Peru

02 December 2016 06:10

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude has hit southern Peru, the U. S. Geological Survey reports. Several seismological reports have put the depth of the earthquake in the shallow range of 3−10 kilometers below the surface. Read Full Article at RT. c

Driver in critical condition after crashing at 116 mph during Facebook Live

02 December 2016 05:57

A driver who filmed himself speeding on Facebook Live is in a critical condition after the livestream ended with his car smashing into a garbage truck. Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite scandals, DHS to continue using private detention facilities to house asylum seekers

02 December 2016 05:44

An advisory panel has recommended that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continue using private detention facilities to house asylum seekers, despite criticism over inhumane conditions and abuse at the sites. Read Fu

‘Inhumane & hostile’: German satire on refugee swim courses in open waters sparks online controversy

02 December 2016 05:09

The Almanac for the annual German Press Ball, which included a satirical piece offering swim courses for refugees reaching Europe, sparked quite a stir online. The organizers of the event apologized for the publication following the criticism.

About time: Congress approves medal for WWII special operatives

02 December 2016 05:02

A bill to honor Office of Strategic Services (OSS) veterans from World War I. I. was finally adopted in the House of Representatives. It was held up by rules limiting the Congressional Gold Medal to individuals, though it had over 300 co-sponsors.

Russia sets out its policy on terrorism, nuclear war & global ties in new Foreign Policy Concept

02 December 2016 04:20

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree approving Russia’s new Foreign Policy Concept. The document specifies Moscow’s position on key global issues, highlighting its relations with the US, EU, China and other countries. Read Ful

Trump taps «Mad Dog» Mattis to be secretary of defense

02 December 2016 04:14

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate retired Marine General James ‘Mad Dog' Mattis to be the 26th secretary of defense, the Washington Post reported. He would also serve as a member of the National Security Council. Read Full A

Russian hockey player banned for vicious attack on referee (VIDEO)

02 December 2016 04:06

A Russian ice hockey player has been banned after a sickening assault during a game that left a referee with multiple injuries and resulted in the player’s team being thrown out of the competition. Read Full Article at RT.com

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