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Two months ago, OPEC took the market by surprise by saying that it ‘agreed to agree' on a deal to cut production to between 32.5 and 33.0 million bpd in a bid to reduce oversupply and lift oil prices. Two months later, exactly to the date, the cartel has not yet reached any agreement on the specifics of a possible deal.

‘It is high time Saudi women started driving,’ Saudi prince posts on Twitter

30 November 2016 15:00

Saudi women should finally be allowed to drive, as it has become a «necessity," and not just a «social luxury," Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has posted on Twitter. Read Full Article at RT.com

RT Space 360: Visit and compare Russian & US modules on the ISS

30 November 2016 13:00

In the latest installment of the unprecedented panoramic camera tour through the International Space Station, cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko visits two of the oldest Russian and US modules and talks about the peculiarities of the two sections of the station.

Israeli warplanes strike near Damascus, launching 4 rockets across border – reports

30 November 2016 12:30

Israeli fighter jets have reportedly hit Hezbollah militia targets in a cross-border attack on the government-controlled Syrian town of Al-Saboorah, a western Damascus suburb, according to Al-Masdar News agency and local reports. Four missiles were reportedly fired.

France calling for UNSC meeting on Aleppo to divert attention from Mosul – Russian UN envoy

30 November 2016 12:02

The French call for an emergency U. N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Aleppo is an attempt to distract attention from humanitarian issues of the Western-backed operation in the Iraqi city of Mosul, said Vitaly Churkin, Russia’s envoy to the UN.

VA dentist may have infected veterans with HIV, hepatitis

30 November 2016 11:49

A dentist put nearly 600 veterans at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin at risk of blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B and C after failing to follow standard sanitation procedures. The V. A. is now offering free screenings.

Military draft for women among dropped ideas in compromise 2017 defense bill

30 November 2016 11:46

Congress has managed to finalize a $618.7 billion defense bill for the 2017 fiscal year, boosting it with an extra $3.2 billion for manpower, while stripping extra ships and jets. Requirements for women to register for the draft are also gone from the bill.

Congress bans online store «gag orders» on customers for bad reviews

30 November 2016 11:29

Dissatisfied consumers soon won’t have to fear punishment from online retailers for leaving negative comments, if a newly passed law making it illegal for businesses to retaliate against unflattering reviews is signed by President Barack Obama.

Texas abortion rule mandating burial or cremation opposed by healthcare providers, funeral directors

30 November 2016 11:25

Texas will soon require abortion providers to cremate or bury all fetal remains. Lawmakers defend the legislation by arguing that it places no undue burden on women, but many are concerned about how this will affect women’s healthcare in Texas.

Radical Islamist infiltrated German federal intel service, planned ‘HQ bomb attack’ – reports

30 November 2016 10:56

An Islamist infiltrator has been exposed in the headquarters of the German Federal Office for Protection of the Constitution (BfV) — a domestic intelligence service particularly running antiterrorist operations, German media report, citing security sources.

11 female students & adult die in Turkey as massive fire engulfs boarding school dormitory (VIDEO)

30 November 2016 09:37

Fire ravaged through a three-story dormitory in the Turkish southern province of Adana on Tuesday, killing 12 people, mostly girls aged 10 to 16, and injuring over two dozen others. The suspected cause of the tragedy is believed to be a short circuit.

Inmate’s genitals pepper-sprayed, prison guard charged with simple assault

30 November 2016 09:05

A Lackawanna County Prison guard has been placed on paid leave after being accused of grabbing an inmate by the throat, pulling his hair and using a pepper spray-like substance on his genitals. The guard now faces assault charges. Rea

Berlin warns of ‘Russian hackers’ ahead of German 2017 election

30 November 2016 08:43

On the heels of Washington’s allegations of ominous «Russian hackers» disrupting the US presidential race, the German Chancellor and new intelligence chief are now implying Moscow may launch a cyber-offensive on Germany’s 2017 presidential election.

Just visiting? Man trapped in max security jail cell awarded $600k

30 November 2016 07:50

Farad Polk was awarded $600,000 after a visit to his son at the Cook County Jail turned into a weekend stay. Following directions from a guard, Polk accidentally entered a super-maximum security visitors room, where he was trapped for 32 hours.

‘Shameful & disgusting’: Rolling Stone slams WaPo ‘fake news’ story

30 November 2016 07:28

Rolling Stone has joined the growing list of media outlets to condemn the Washington Post for its «Russian propaganda effort» article. The outlet described the widely disparaged article as being «shameful and disgusting.» R

Murder charge dropped in New Mexico cop's killing of homeless man

30 November 2016 07:27

The murder charge filed against one of two former Albuquerque police officers accused of killing a mentally ill homeless man has been dropped by a special prosecutor. James Boyd was shot by police following an hour-long standoff in 2014.

GPS mistakenly leads woman into flash floods in Catalonia, where she drowns

30 November 2016 07:24

A woman was swept away during flash floods in a village 45 kilometers from the Catalan capital of Barcelona in Spain after her GPS device sent her driving across a riverbed through the village of Sant Llorenç d’Hortons. Read Full A

Poor diet to blame for return of scurvy in Australia, health officials say

30 November 2016 07:19

The disease that was historically associated with sailors and long-distance sea travelers who had no access fruit or vegetables has reappeared in Australia, health officials have warned. Read Full Article at RT.com

Last person alive born in 19th century celebrates 117th birthday

30 November 2016 07:16

The oldest verified person in the world and the last person alive known to have been born in the 19th century has celebrated her 117th birthday. Read Full Article at RT.com

North Dakota officials to start blocking vital supplies to DAPL campsite – report

30 November 2016 06:23

North Dakota law enforcement are about to start blocking supplies to the main camp of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters following an emergency evacuation order. Read Full Article at RT.com

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