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Pyongyang’s move to halt nuclear and missile tests is more the result of collective efforts, including that of Russia and China, than US threats to “wipe off the map” North Korea, a top Russian senator says.
- OPCW confirms visit to site of alleged chemical attack in Syria
The OPCW confirmed that a team visited the site in Douma where an alleged chemical attack took place. The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concerns about the watchdog’s plans to visit fewer sites and speak to fewer witnesses. - Japan not satisfied with N. Korea’s nuke test halt, wants ‘complete & irreversible’ denuclearization
While South Korea has welcomed Kim Jong-un’s announcement of the suspension of nuclear and ballistic tests, Tokyo, which strongly supports Washington’s “maximum pressure” approach, voiced an extremely cautious optimism. - Israel threatens to renew targeted assassinations of Hamas leaders
An Israeli minister has threatened Hamas leadership with “targeted elimination,” after the Islamist militant group released a video of top IDF officers in a sniper rifle crosshairs, ahead of the weekly ‘March of Return’ protests. - 20 killed in Saudi-led coalition strike on civilian vehicle in Yemen – reports
At least 20 people have been killed in Yemen, after the Saudi-led coalition reportedly struck a civilian vehicle in Taiz province on Friday.
- ‘Even Cold War did not come to this’: Moscow slams US after Bolshoi ballet dancers denied entry
Washington is trying to “fence off” Americans from Russians with a “visa wall,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said regarding the visa denial of Russian Bolshoi Theater performers. - OPCW confirms visit to site of alleged chemical attack in SyriaThe OPCW confirmed that a team visited the site in Douma where an alleged chemical attack took place. The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concerns about the watchdog’s plans to visit fewer sites and speak to fewer witnesses.
- India approves death penalty for rape of children under 12 amid national uproar
India’s Union Cabinet has approved the death penalty for convicted rapists of minors below the age of 12, following mounting pressure on the government. India has been swept by protests over two cases of brutal rape. - ISIS terrorist plotted bombing of local security service HQ in Russia, killed by FSB
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has killed an ISIS terrorist who plotted an attack on its local HQ and an administrative building in Stavropol. Agents recovered a firearm, IED components, and an ISIS flag from the scene. - Here be monsters: Deep sea Java expedition uncovers bizarre new species (PHOTOS)
A deep sea expedition to unexplored depths of the Indian Ocean has revealed a sea rich with peculiar inhabitants from over 800 species, including at least a dozen entirely new to science. - ‘Where’s the line?’ RT discusses borders of free speech after France deports controversial imam
France's decision to deport an Algerian Muslim preacher who was accused of spreading hatred has sparked debates around freedom of speech in Europe. RT talks about the move and where the line on freedom of expression is drawn. - ‘US will say they saved the world’ while peaceful Russian approach on N. Korea won – MoscowPyongyang’s move to halt nuclear and missile tests is more the result of collective efforts, including that of Russia and China, than US threats to “wipe off the map” North Korea, a top Russian senator says.
- China welcomes North Korea’s move to halt nuclear tests
China has welcomed North Korea’s decision to halt its nuclear and ballistic missiles tests, expressing hope that Pyongyang will further follow the path of “denuclearization” and “political settlement” on the Korean Peninsula. - Israel threatens to renew targeted assassinations of Hamas leadersAn Israeli minister has threatened Hamas leadership with “targeted elimination,” after the Islamist militant group released a video of top IDF officers in a sniper rifle crosshairs, ahead of the weekly ‘March of Return’ protests.
- Japan not satisfied with N. Korea’s nuke test halt, wants ‘complete & irreversible’ denuclearizationWhile South Korea has welcomed Kim Jong-un’s announcement of the suspension of nuclear and ballistic tests, Tokyo, which strongly supports Washington’s “maximum pressure” approach, voiced an extremely cautious optimism.
- 20 killed in Saudi-led coalition strike on civilian vehicle in Yemen – reportsAt least 20 people have been killed in Yemen, after the Saudi-led coalition reportedly struck a civilian vehicle in Taiz province on Friday.
- Natalie Portman ‘unworthy of any honor’ says Israeli politician
An Israeli government minister has called for actress Natalie Portman to be stripped of her Israeli citizenship, after she refused to attend the Genesis Award ceremony, citing “extremely distressing” recent events.
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