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Russian experts have found evidence that terrorists have been using chemical weapons in their regular attacks in Aleppo, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, adding that the UN’s watchdog hasn’t sent any specialists to the besieged city despite requests.
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- Ukrainian nationalists march in Kiev on Euromaidan anniversary
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- Saudi-led forces say broken Yemen truce will not be renewed
- Putin talks Trump, Brexit, TTIP at APEC briefing in Lima
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hopes both the EU and the UK use common sense in the Brexit process so that it doesn’t have negative consequences. Putin also explained his position on US President-elect Donald Trump and the TTIP deal. - Japan deploys combat-authorized troops overseas for first time since WW2
Japan has sent troops to South Sudan for a peacekeeping mission authorized under the government’s new powers that distanced the country from its post-World War Two pacifist stance. - Norway pedophile scandal: Politicians, police reportedly among 20 arrested suspects
At least 20 people have been arrested in Norway on pedophile charges, officials say, adding that the suspects include lawyers, economists and even a primary schoolteacher. Reports claim the case also involves politicians and a police officer. - Space 360: RT reveals first-ever 4K panoramic view of Earth from aboard ISS
In a new installment of RT’s pioneering 360° video documentary from the International Space Station, cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko takes us to the favorite part of the station “of all crew members” – the Cupola, mounted on the Earth-facing side of the ISS.
- ‘Russia is not our enemy’ – NATO Navy Commander
NATO does not see Russia as its enemy but is, rather, trying to “understand” Moscow’s motives and protect its own interests at the same time, the alliance’s Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Clive Johnstone, said at a NATO parliamentary assembly in Istanbul. - Japan deploys combat-authorized troops overseas for first time since WW2Japan has sent troops to South Sudan for a peacekeeping mission authorized under the government’s new powers that distanced the country from its post-World War Two pacifist stance.
- Russian FM spokeswoman selected for BBC’s top 100 ‘inspirational’ women list
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s sharp-tongued spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, has made it into the BBC’s annual list of 100 women having the biggest impact on the world. - Russia to deploy Iskander rockets in Kaliningrad exclave over US cruise missile threat
Responding to the threat posed by US cruise missiles, which could be launched from sites in Eastern Europe, Russia will be forced to deploy its own ballistic missiles in its westernmost region, the head of the Russian Senate Defense Committee warned. - Israeli activists hang LGBT flag on chief rabbi's office in protest at anti-gay remarks
Protesters in Jerusalem have hung a gay pride flag on the office building of the city’s chief rabbi, also drawing a rainbow on the sidewalk outside. It came after the religious leader said “homosexuality is an abomination” and “is punishable by death.” - Pope Francis breaks new ground by extending abortion-forgiving powers to all priests
Pope Francis has permanently extended the power to grant absolution for abortions to all Roman Catholic priests. Formerly, only bishops or special confessors were authorized to do so. - Norway pedophile scandal: Politicians, police reportedly among 20 arrested suspectsAt least 20 people have been arrested in Norway on pedophile charges, officials say, adding that the suspects include lawyers, economists and even a primary schoolteacher. Reports claim the case also involves politicians and a police officer.
- German police release alleged accomplice of ISIS-linked Chemnitz bomb plotter
An alleged accomplice of Jaber Albakr, the Syrian suspect who planned a terrorist attack a Berlin airport, is now at large and cleared of all charges, reportedly in return for tip-offs leading to local terrorist sponsors. - Ukraine marks ‘Dignity & Freedom Day’ as Euromaidan dream falters
Three years ago people in Kiev took to the streets in an anti-government protest which resulted in riots, over a hundred deaths, and an ousted government. Three years on, Ukraine is an impoverished country rife with corruption and far from its European dreams. - Oliver Stone’s film on Ukraine’s Maidan coup to be aired in Russia
Russian channel REN TV is to become the first broadcaster to show the documentary ‘Ukraine on Fire’ produced by Academy Award winner Oliver Stone. The film revolves around the bloody armed coup in Kiev that took place three years ago. - French police foil terrorist attack, arrest several suspects – interior minister
French authorities arrested several people over the weekend on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said. - Catholic Church in Rwanda admits & apologizes for role in 1994 genocide – AP
The Catholic Church in Rwanda has apologized for the role some of its members played in the 1994 genocide in which 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus were massacred over the course of 100 days, the Associated Press reports.
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