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The odd sight of gas cylinders, mortar shells, and the makings of deadly phosphine gas stored in a school classroom met an RT crew in Syria that joined bomb disposal units making recently liberated areas of eastern Aleppo safe for residents to return.

Trump names Ben Carson as housing secretary

05 December 2016 21:34

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Republican rival Dr. Ben Carson as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘I rigged parliament votes for President Poroshenko’ – fugitive Ukrainian MP

05 December 2016 21:26

The president of Ukraine is personally involved in large-scale corruption, alleges a fugitive MP who claims to have rigged votes in the parliament by bribing fellow lawmakers with bags-full of cash on behalf of Petro Poroshenko.

Online ad campaign’s use of dark-skinned child sparks race debate

05 December 2016 21:21

An advertisement for Swedish department store Åhléns caused controversy for using a dark-skinned child whose gender wasn’t clear to promote Lucia costumes for the Catholic feast of Saint Lucy’s Day. Read Full Article at RT.com

Pentagon chief: Mosul victory ‘certainly possible’ before Trump takes office

05 December 2016 20:40

Retaking the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State is «certainly possible» before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, U. S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said. Commanders in the field, however, say there is no deadline for seizing the city.

Hair of the dog? Pets shouldn’t drink alcohol at Christmas, say vets

05 December 2016 20:31

Christmas may well be the time of year for humans to enjoy boozy yuletide dinners, but veterinarians are urging pet owners not to share their plonk with their pets. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian gas focus of fierce debate on EU's energy dependence

05 December 2016 20:30

Lessening dependence on natural gas from Russia has topped the agenda of a European Union energy ministers meeting on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Brexit legal challenge: Theresa May appeals Article 50 ruling in Supreme Court

05 December 2016 20:15

Prime Minister Theresa May’s government launched its Supreme Court appeal on Monday to overturn an earlier High Court ruling, which stated Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty could only be triggered with the input of Parliament. Read Full Ar

Rival gangs clash in mass brawl on Birmingham street (VIDEO)

05 December 2016 19:38

Footage has emerged of a mass brawl involving up to 30 people in the English city of Birmingham last week. Read Full Article at RT.com

British Army has just 5 Russian language speakers… despite Tory warnings of war

05 December 2016 19:38

Despite frequent warnings by the government of an impending Russian threat, cuts to Britain’s defense budget have left its military with just five Russian interpreters, according to the latest figures. Read Full Article at RT.com

2 Russian paramedics killed, 1 gravely injured in militant attack on hospital in Aleppo – MoD

05 December 2016 19:38

Two Russian medical specialists were killed and another injured when militants shelled a mobile military hospital in Aleppo, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, while calling on the international community and human rights organizations to condemn the attack.

‘Monumental victory’: DAPL rerouting decision hailed by social media

05 December 2016 19:32

Following the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to deny permission for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross Lake Oahe, water protesters and supporters are celebrating on social media. Read Full Article at RT.com

Dutch intel probed right-wing Geert Wilders over Israel ties – report

05 December 2016 19:25

Dutch secret services conducted an investigation into suspicions that Geert Wilders, head of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom, was strongly influenced by top Israeli military and political figures, according to reports in the Netherlands.

Majority of Democrats believe Israel is «burden» on US – poll

05 December 2016 18:41

The majority of Democrats believe Israel is a «burden» on the US and has too much influence on American politics, according to a survey. The poll also found that most favor economic sanctions or «more serious action» against Israel for its settlement expansion.

8 NATO ships shadowed Russian aircraft carrier ‘Kuznetsov’

05 December 2016 18:29

The first-ever combat mission of the only Russian aircraft carrier has drawn much attention from NATO, the chief of the Russian Navy said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Google News given 3 mths to comply with new law to stay in Russia

05 December 2016 18:04

Foreign news aggregators operating in Russia have until the end of March to register their legal entities in the country. The ruling mainly applies to Google News which must comply or be blocked. Read Full Article at RT.com

Govt , MPs seek to lift exit ban on Russians with overdue debts

05 December 2016 17:55

The Russian Justice Ministry and lower house MPs have prepared separate bills that, if passed, would significantly ease the rules on exiting the country for people with outstanding debts. Read Full Article at RT.com

Snowden: Ex-CIA Director Petraeus ‘shared far more classified info than I ever did’

05 December 2016 17:47

Whistleblower Edward Snowden is surprised at the leniency shown to CIA Director General David Petraeus, who is in the running for Secretary of State. He «shared information that was far more highly classified than I ever did," he told Yahoo Global News.

Su-33 fighter jet crashes from Russia’s Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier

05 December 2016 17:35

A fighter jet based on the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov skid off the deck during landing and became lost at sea after an arrestor gear line snapped and failed to stop the aircraft, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. Read F

Russia, US to start talks on rebel withdrawal from Aleppo – Lavrov

05 December 2016 17:02

A proposal made by U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Russia about the divided Syrian city of Aleppo details the procedure for the withdrawal of rebel forces, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed, adding the two countries will discuss the issue in the coming days.

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