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UK, Germany, France demand 'urgent clarification' of circumstances surrounding Khashoggi's death•
Turkey will reveal entire truth about Khashoggi's death on Tuesday - Erdogan•
At least 11, incl. 6 children, killed on 2nd day of Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections•
Don’t give Riyadh ‘license to kill’: Reporters Without Borders on Khashoggi death•
Netanyahu confirms West Bank village will be evacuated despite warnings from ICC•
Saudi explanation of Khashoggi’s killing ‘inadequate,’ real transparency needed – Berlin•

MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko’s iconic striped sweater sells for $10.8K on eBay
The famous striped sweater worn by Russian heavyweight MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko has fetched almost $11,000 on eBay, with part of the money raised going to children’s charities.
Oct 21, 2018 15:03
Bolt’s pro football dream step closer after ‘contract offer’ from Aussie team
Usain Bolt's dream of playing professional football looks increasingly like becoming a reality after the sprint king was offered a full-time contract by Australian team Central Coast Mariners, according to his agent.
Oct 21, 2018 12:55
Nike 'set to end' 20-year partnership with Sharapova – reports
US sportswear giant Nike is planning to end its 20-year association with tennis star Maria Sharapova, a UK newspaper has reported, although the player's agent has dismissed the claims as "lies."
Oct 21, 2018 11:19
$Messi injury woe: Barcelona star to miss El Clasico after fracturing arm$
Messi injury woe: Barcelona star to miss El Clasico after fracturing arm
Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona’s El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid next weekend after fracturing his arm in his team’s 4-2 La Liga win over Sevilla on Saturday.
Oct 21, 2018 09:39
Man Utd boss Mourinho goes full Khabib after last-second equalizer in bout against Chelsea (VIDEO)
Jose Mourinho lost his temper after a last-second equalizer goal and tried to get up-close and personal with the Chelsea coach celebrating the goal. He did not evade the stewards, though, who prevented the scuffle from escalating.
Oct 20, 2018 23:23
Khabib presented '1st Russian UFC champ' cup by hometown team, kicks off match (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov swapped KO for kick off at Anzhi Arena in Dagestan on Friday when he performed the ceremonial start of the Russian Premier League match between Anzhi Makhachkala versus CSKA Moscow.
Oct 20, 2018 11:43
Love story on narrow skis
Quadruple Olympic medalist in PyeongChang Alexander Bolshunov, 21, and Anna Zherebyateva, 21, winner of the Junior World Ski Championships talk about their lives, the burden of fame at the young age, and their love for each other.
Oct 20, 2018 09:10
‘I stripped off for a reason’ – Russian hockey fan backs team in unusual way
A fan of Russia’s Sibir ice hockey club, Elena Kusacheva, has stripped off in support of her team – which has got off to a slow start in the new KHL season, sitting last in the standings.
Oct 19, 2018 17:33
‘Sincerely proud’: Putin congratulates Russian team on topping Youth Olympics medal table
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the nation’s Youth Olympics team on its dominant performance at the Summer Games in Buenos Aires, where it comfortably topped the medals table.
Oct 19, 2018 17:17
Khabib v Mayweather: Russian boxing chiefs want Moscow megafight
As speculation builds that UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov will take on boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Russian boxing chiefs have said they would be keen for the potential megafight to happen at Moscow’s iconic Luzhniki Stadium.
Oct 19, 2018 15:17
Olympic shock: Japanese company admits falsifying earthquake safety data for Tokyo 2020 venues
A Japanese hydraulics company has admitted manipulating earthquake safety data for almost 1,000 buildings across Japan, including venues for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games.
Oct 19, 2018 15:16
Rihanna ‘snubs Super Bowl halftime show’ in support of Kaepernick
Pop sensation Rihanna has reportedly turned down the chance to perform at the fabled Super Bowl halftime show, in solidarity with NFL outcast Colin Kaepernick and his protests over social injustice in the US.
Oct 19, 2018 13:27

Bulletin board

President Trump threatens to pull out of a nuclear missile treaty with Russia - accusing it of violating the pact. While Moscow says - should Washington withdraw, it would be a major blow to global security. Grieving friends and relatives have said...

President Trump calls time on a nuclear missile treaty with Russia - blaming it for violations. But Moscow says Washington's undermining global security, and is demanding answers. Tragedy in Crimea - after a student opens fire in a college, killing...

Saudi Arabia admits that missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi WAS killed in a fight inside its consulate in Istanbul. Riyadh now faces backlash for the explanation of how he died. Police in Belgium pull a mass sick leave protest in direct action...