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At least seven members of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s security team were injured in a roadside bombing by suspected Muslim militants. The attack comes ahead of Duterte’s visit to an area of intense battles between Islamists and government troops.

OPEC split on production cut as Russia skips meeting

29 November 2016 16:36

Russia will not attend the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting on Wednesday. The world’s largest oil exporter outside OPEC wants the cartel to first agree on a production cut within the organization.

Iranian ship aims gun at US Navy helicopter in Strait of Hormuz – Pentagon

29 November 2016 14:21

A small Iranian vessel pointed a gun at a U. S. Navy helicopter in the Straits of Hormuz, Pentagon officials said. The incident, which took place in international waters, is likely to exacerbate the mutual animosity between the two countries' militaries.

At least 6 survivors reported after plane carrying Brazilian football team crashes in Colombia

29 November 2016 12:10

A plane carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense football team has crashed in Colombia. At least six of the 81 passengers have reportedly survived, with some media outlets citing 13 survivors. Read Full Article at RT.com

Stein sues for hand count of ballots in Wisconsin, risks recount

29 November 2016 11:51

Former Green Party presidential nominee Dr. Jill Stein is suing the Wisconsin Elections Commission after they agreed to begin a recount of presidential ballots but not by hand. The lawsuit could potentially derail the entire effort pending a federal deadline.

NATO should be acting as a bridge between Baltics & Russia, defuse tension – UK Tory MP

29 November 2016 11:48

The West should treat Russia as an equal partner and do more to alleviate tensions between Moscow and some NATO members, in particular Poland and the Baltics, by dispelling fears about Russia’s alleged intentions, Tory M. P. Daniel Kawczynski, told RT.

US Treasury challenges GOP with tax rule preventing overseas corporate mergers

29 November 2016 11:45

US companies that merge with non-US ones in order to avoid paying higher taxes have been the target of a controversial, temporary rule the U. S. Treasury is working to make permanent. The incoming Republican-led government may reverse that move, however.

Multiple people injured after plane hits turbulence coming into Sydney Int’l Airport

29 November 2016 11:30

Multiple people have reportedly been injured after a China Eastern Airlines plane hit turbulence coming into Sydney International Airport, according to Australian media. Emergency services are working at the scene. Read Full

Saudi Arabia snowfall turns desert sands powdery white (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

29 November 2016 11:03

It’s not every day that powdery snow covers the desert sand in Saudi Arabia — but that’s exactly what happened to parts of the country when temperatures dropped below freezing. Saudis are reacting with a healthy dose of humor, and even a few snowmen.

Dakota Access Pipeline ‘akin to cultural genocide’ - DAPL activist to RT (VIDEO)

29 November 2016 10:54

Linda Black Elk, who has treated Standing Rock protesters injured by law enforcement, describes the Dakota Access Pipeline as «cultural genocide» in an RT interview. Vowing not to give up the effort, she calls on President Barack Obama to stand with them.

Elizabeth Warren accuses big pharma of hijacking ‘cures bill’

29 November 2016 09:50

Accusing Republicans of giving handouts to pharmaceutical industry, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts warned that the 21st Century Cures Act would speed up the FDA’s approval process, which she fears could put consumers at risk.

Austrian trade union under fire for suggesting to strip Muslims of Christmas bonus in FB poll

29 November 2016 09:49

Free Workers of Upper Austria (FAO), a trade union close to the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), has deleted an online poll asking whether Muslim workers should have their Christmas bonuses docked, after the post triggered an online backlash.

Huge fire forces evacuations near national park in Tennessee, arson suspected

29 November 2016 09:25

A roaring 500-acre fire is threatening structures in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where officials have ordered mandatory evacuations. Roads near Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed, as firefighters battle the flames and gusty winds.

‘Fake news comes from our own govt’: Ron Paul fires back on propaganda charges (VIDEO)

29 November 2016 08:24

Allegations of spreading «fake news» and propagandizing for Russia are being laughed off by Dr. Ron Paul, founder of the Ron Paul Institute. He tells RT «it's flattering» to receive so much attention from a recent Washington Post article.

North Dakota governor orders emergency evacuation of DAPL protesters

29 November 2016 07:52

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has issued an executive order for protesters to evacuate a campsite near the Dakota Access Pipeline. Concerns of harsh winter and lack of sanitation were cited as reasons for protesters to leave and not return.

New ‘body of evidence’ unveils fracking threats to public health & safety

29 November 2016 07:32

The negative impact of fracking on health and climate is inevitable, according to a newly released comprehensive report, which is based on «expanding body of evidence» of risks and harms related to oil and gas extraction. Read Full

LA sheriff’s deputies sent to prison for beating mentally ill inmate, covering it up

29 November 2016 07:22

Two Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies have been sentenced to prison for covering up their beating of a mentally ill inmate. The incident was witnessed by a former recruit turned whistleblower. Read Full Article at RT.com

Watch man being waterboarded ‘for fun’ at Aussie music festival (VIDEO)

29 November 2016 07:04

A man at the controversial Earthcore rave festival outside Melbourne has been filmed being waterboarded — a practice borrowed from CIA torture techniques — at what appears to have been an improvised attraction. Read Ful

«Last battle»: On Contact visits Standing Rock resistance in North Dakota

29 November 2016 06:01

Environmental activists and Native Americans from 200 tribes are waging a determined last-ditch effort to stop the construction of thee Dakota Access Pipeline. Chris Hedges, host of RT America’s On Contact, visited the water protectors' resistance camp.

Wisconsin agrees to recount votes – but rejects Jill Stein’s hand recount request

29 November 2016 05:49

Wisconsin Election Commission agreed to a ballot recount of nearly 3 million votes in the state’s presidential election but rejected a Green Party request ordering a hand recount. Jill Stein also officially demanded Pennsylvania’s vote recount.

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