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Oxford University students are being urged to use gender-neutral pronouns such as ‘ze' rather than ‘he' or ‘she' in an attempt to reduce the risk of offending transgender people. Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran seals $17bn contract with Boeing in first deal in 40yrs

12 December 2016 17:08

Tehran has agreed to buy 80 passenger planes from US aircraft maker Boeing and plans to close another for dozens of jets from Airbus. The $16.6 billion deal between Iran and the US is the biggest since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Read

Oil prices surge as world unites on production cut

12 December 2016 17:06

Crude oil prices soared to mid-2015 highs, as independent producers led by Russia agreed to join OPEC in cutting output globally in the first deal since 2001. Read Full Article at RT.com

Pyongyang angers Seoul with simulated raid on S. Korea’s presidential palace

12 December 2016 16:42

Seoul has condemned North Korea for conducting its latest military exercise, which involved simulating a commando raid on South Korea’s presidential palace. Read Full Article at RT.com

EU signs historic deal with Cuba on political dialogue, cooperation

12 December 2016 16:33

The European Union has signed a historic deal with Cuba on political dialogue and cooperation, according to the E. U. Council. Cuba was the only Latin American country to lack such an agreement with the 28-member bloc. Read Full Article at RT. co

Dutch MP Geert Wilders’ far-right party rising despite his discrimination conviction – poll

12 December 2016 16:20

The Netherlands' far-right movement continues to make gains, with Geert Wilders' party rising in the polls despite his conviction for incitement of discrimination over comments on reducing the number of Moroccans in the country, according to a survey.

DNC hack blamed on Russia may have been Obama’s false flag operation – former US ambassador Bolton

12 December 2016 14:43

Hacking operations against America’s two major political parties during the election may have been the result of a false flag operation carried out by the Obama administration, despite accusations against Russia, former US ambassador John Bolton says.

13k+ civilians freed from E. Aleppo in 24 hours, 700 fighters lay down arms – Russian Def Min

12 December 2016 14:11

Over 13,000 civilians have been rescued from militant-held parts of eastern Aleppo with the help of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in the past 24 hours, while more than 700 militants have laid down their arms and surrendered to the Syrian army.

Ukrainian ultra-nationalist Azov battalion stages torch-lit march in Kharkov (VIDEOS)

12 December 2016 11:59

Thousands of supporters of the ultra-nationalist Azov Battalion held a torch-lit march on the streets of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkov under the watchful eye of some 550 police officers. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK to adopt official anti-Semitism definition following rise in incidents targeting Jews – reports

12 December 2016 11:34

Britain will reportedly become one of the first nations to adopt an official definition of anti-Semitism, following an increase in the number of reported incidents targeting Jews. Read Full Article at RT.com

Petition to commute Manning’s prison sentence to time served reaches 100k goal

12 December 2016 11:24

A petition to commute Chelsea Manning’s 35-year prison sentence to time served has surpassed the goal of 100,000 signatures, securing an «official update» from the White House. Read Full Article at RT.com

Netanyahu has ‘about 5’ ideas for Trump to undo Iran nuclear deal

12 December 2016 09:50

The Israeli P. M. says that he has at least five ideas in mind for Donald Trump, whose «support for Israel is clear," to help the US president-elect undermine the nuclear deal with Iran, which, according to Netanyahu, removed the last obstacles in front of Tehran in its «rush for the bomb.»

Russian & Syrian actions in Palmyra a «service to mankind» – former US ambassador to RT

12 December 2016 09:36

Russia’s support of the Syrian Army battling ISIS terrorists in Palmyra is a service to mankind, a former US ambassador to Croatia told R. T. He said the West and the opposition should realize that Assad «has won this war» and stop the bloodshed so as not to not «end up with nothing.»

Californian church vandalized with swastikas in apparent hate crime (PHOTO)

12 December 2016 07:52

A Korean Presbyterian church in the city of Buena Park, California has been vandalized with swastikas and German phrases in an apparent hate crime. Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump’s personality ‘unprecedented’, vision of new world order yet to be seen – Kissinger

12 December 2016 07:39

The personality of Donald Trump has «no precedent» in modern US history, but he should be given a chance to put forward his policies, Henry Kissinger said, highlighting the president-elect's potential to shape global politics and keep to the US tradition of «building world peace.»

Russia «strategic competitor» to West, no business as usual – UK Defense Minister

12 December 2016 05:01

Britain’s Defense Minister Michael Fallon said that Russia is a strategic competitor to the West and hence should not be treated equally. Fallon noted that there is still a need for the de-escalation of tensions, but there can be «no business as usual.»

470 people ‘die of grief’ in wake of leading Indian politician’s death – party claim

12 December 2016 04:49

Nearly 500 people have died because they were «unable to bear the death» of one of India’s most powerful politicians, Jayalalithaa, her party said. However many people are questioning the claim. Read Full Article at RT.com

Philippines' Duterte agrees to buy Chinese firearms

12 December 2016 04:32

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed willingness to accept an arms deal proposed by China, further signifying a recent thaw in relations between the two countries. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia-US talks on Aleppo in progress, but no agreement yet – FM

12 December 2016 04:04

Consultations between Russian and US experts on the situation in Syria, and particularly Aleppo, are continuing, a Russian Foreign Ministry official has said. However, the process is «slow» as Washington is pressing on with its own interests «to influence the situation on the ground.»

Priest not pokemon: New «GO» app locates priests available for instant confessions

12 December 2016 03:48

A new smartphone app has been launched in Spain, offering religious gadget users an opportunity to search «in real time» for their nearest available priest to confess their sins. Read Full Article at RT.com

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