The Vatican is banning sales of relics – body parts and cremated remains – of saints as per a new set of guidelines published this weekend. The Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints – the office that makes saints – issued new instructions on how relics of would-be saints are to be obtained, transferred […]
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Four Dead, Dozens Injured in Clashes as Palestinians Protest Against Trump…
Four Palestinians were killed with dozens reported injured during clashes between protesters and Israeli soldiers in the second Friday of protests against Trump’s move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed in a statement that Yasser Sokhar, 31 and Ibrahim Abu Thuraya, 29 were both shot in the head in Gaza […]
Russian Military Delegation Arrives in North Korea, Scouting Any Chance for Dialogue…
Russian Defense Ministry representatives have arrived in the North Korean capital. It is the second visit by Russian officials in two weeks, and comes as Washington claims it is ready for direct talks with Pyongyang, while still staging war games in the turbulent region. The delegation is headed by Deputy Director of the Russian National […]
Islamic Countries Declare East Jerusalem Capital of Occupied Palestine…
The biggest grouping of Islamic nations put aside differences and recognised East Jerusalem as the capital of occupied Palestine, the most concrete response yet to the American move of recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The surprise announcement came despite Saudi Arabia and its allies sending low-level officials to the heads of state Organisation of Islamic […]
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Putin Confirms Permanent Russian Air and Naval Bases in Syria…
Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia would maintain a permanent air base and naval facility in Syria after announcing plans to withdraw some troops from the country. The Russian president’s announcement came during a visit to the Khmeimim base in Latakia, where Putin told Russian troops they would be “returning” to their homes “victorious”. The visit […]
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‘Armageddon in the making’: Sea Creatures Plagued by Human Plastic Pollution…
Plastic pollution continues to plague the globe, painting a grim picture for the future of the world’s oceans and innocent sea creatures that become entangled in the often deadly debris. Coinciding with this week’s UN Environmental summit in Nairobi, where the ongoing issue was described as “Armageddon in the making,” RT takes a look at […]
Germany’s Martin Schulz Wants ‘United States of Europe’ Within Eight Years…
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic party has sketched out red lines for talks to form another coalition government with Angela Merkel. In a speech at the SPD’s party conference in Berlin that called for the creation of a “United States of Europe” by 2025, as well as a more robust social security net and […]
The Tories’ Pointless Brexit Theatrics Wasted Months. Now for the Hard Part…
Eighteen months of bluster, of “Brexit means Brexit”, of “red, white and blue Brexit”, of “no deal is better than a bad deal”. And for what? Brexit, it turns out, means whatever the EU27 want it to mean. The EU has conceded nothing meaningful; Theresa May’s stringent red lines turned out to be easily wiped […]
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Over 50 Injured, 9 with Live Ammunition, in Clashes Across Palestinian Territory…
The number of injured Palestinians continues to climb on Thursday as clashes with Israeli forces continue to escalate across the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Palestinian and world leaders warned Trump against making the announcement, for fear […]
Arabs, Europe, U.N. Reject Trump’s Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital…
Arabs and Muslims across the Middle East on Wednesday condemned the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as an incendiary move in a volatile region and Palestinians said Washington was abandoning its leading role as a peace mediator. The European Union and United Nations also voiced alarm at U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to […]
Russia Announces the Complete Destruction of Islamic State in Syria…
In a historic moment, ignored by much of Western media, Russian military officials have announced the complete and utter defeat of ISIS in Syria. The Russian General Staff issued a statement Wednesday declaring that all territories previously under terrorist control were liberated in a final push by the Syrian Army this week, and with the […]
Russia Banned From 2018 Olympics, Clean Athletes May Compete Under Neutral Flag…
The International Olympic Committee has ruled on Tuesday to suspend the Russian Olympic Committee immediately. The IOC’s decision follows a probe into the country’s alleged “systematic doping manipulation.” The International Olympic Committee has ruled on Tuesday that a special commission will select clean Russian athletes who will be able to compete at the 2018 Winter […]
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British Army Creates Team of Facebook Warriors…
The British army is creating a special force of Facebook warriors, skilled in psychological operations and use of social media to engage in unconventional warfare in the information age. The 77th Brigade, to be based in Hermitage, near Newbury, in Berkshire, will be about 1,500-strong and formed of units drawn from across the army. It […]
Houthis Claim Takeover of Yemeni Capital…
The capital of Yemen, Sanaa is now reportedly under control of Houthi fighters, according to media citing the Interior Ministry. The group has allegedly retaken the city after the death of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Saleh, who formally renounced his alliance with the Houthis on Sunday, was killed while trying to flee the capital, […]
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Russia to Put 9 U.S. Media Outlets on Foreign Agents List…
Russia is expected to start registering some foreign media as “foreign agents” this week. Sources in the Russian senate say up to nine U.S. media outlets could be forced to register as “foreign agents.” These include Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the move is reciprocal, and […]
“No-One Knows What’s Going On Now”: Britain, EU Fail to Reach Brexit Deal…
There was a burst of hope this morning that after many repeated false starts, Theresa May and JC Juncker would finally announce a Brexit deal on Monday. Alas it was not meant to be and after a brief conference between the two leaders, we learned that despite progress, a Brexit deal “was not possible today.” […]
Beautiful Swiss Mountain Town Backs Plan to Give Families Up to £53,000 if They Move in and Rescue It from Population Decline…
Families will be paid as much as £53,000 if they move to a scenic Swiss mountain village with a declining population after residents backed the idea in a referendum. Voters in the town of Albinen, which is in the southwestern canton of Valais, overwhelmingly supported the initiative to lure new residents. The measure is aimed […]
Turkey Turmoils: Erdogan Exposed in Trial, Leaked Docs; Seeks Arrest of CIA Analyst Over Coup Attempt…
The opposition party released documents today, including bank receipts, which it alleges show off-shore transactions by people in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s inner circle…And so, in what seems like an attempt to distract, Turkish authorities are seeking the arrest of a former top CIA analyst allegedly involved in last year’s failed coup…
Saudi and the Yemen War: UK PM Asks King Salman to Lift Blockade, Avoid ‘Catastrophe’…
British Prime Minister Theresa May has stressed to Saudi leaders that the blockade of Yemen needs to be eased urgently in order to “avert a humanitarian catastrophe”, her office said on Thursday, while stressing the relationship between the kingdoms was strong and would endure. “The prime minister made clear that the flow of commercial supplies… […]
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Yemen’s Houthis Fire Ballistic Missile Towards Saudi Arabia…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they fired a ballistic missile that hit a “military target” in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. But Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV said the missile was intercepted over the city of Khamis Mushayt, southwest of the kingdom. Earlier, the pro-Houthi Al Masirah TV had said that the missile launch was “successful” and “precise” […]
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