Mystery surrounding strange yellow glass adornment of King Tut finally cracked
Planetary scientists have finally unraveled the 100-year-old mystery surrounding a piece of yellow glass used as a scarab centerpiece in iconic jewelry created for the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Police with battering ram raid Venezuelan Embassy in DC & arrest anti-coup activists (WATCH LIVE)
In clear violation of international law, police broke into Venezuela’s embassy in Washington DC, arresting activists invited by staff. They prevented the building from being seized by US-backed coup leader Juan Guaido’s people. Read Full Article at RT.com
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'Impetuous, petulant, irresponsible': Nick Kyrgios slammed after Italian Open meltdown (VIDEO)
Controversial tennis ace Nick Kyrgios is once again in the headlines after the Australian was disqualified from the Italian Open on Thursday for launching a chair onto the court and storming off during his match with Casper Ruud. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Amazon won’t stop selling ‘offensive’ toilet rugs with Hindu gods despite mass backlash from Indians
Amazon has faced a major backlash in India, as online users – yet again –discovered toilet seat covers, door rugs and other questionable items featuring Hindu gods and other Indian symbols sold by the e-commerce giant. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Over 50 people including Russians reportedly hurt as Saudis resume bombing of Sanaa, Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition has resumed airstrikes on the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa on Thursday in apparent retaliation for a drone attack on an oil pipeline. Russian nationals have reportedly been hurt in the bombings. Read Full Article at RT.com
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From rooftop pool to parking: Notre Dame reconstruction ideas that will haunt you
While the public contest for the reconstruction of the ruined roof of Notre Dame is under way, designers, dabblers, and trolls are having a field day envisioning the future of the restored cathedral. Read Full Article at RT.com
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US military complex is a ‘malignant virus’ that's evolved to defend itself – Andrew Cockburn
The US military industrial complex has grown into a self-sustaining organism with an immune system that attacks and smothers any threat to its food supply – the taxpayers' money, writes renowned defense analyst Andrew Cockburn. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Burden of Trump’s trade war to fall on US businesses & consumers, expert tells RT’s Boom Bust
As the US and China continue to exchange blows in an ongoing trade battle, Professor Richard Wolff talks to RT’s Boom Bust about the possible outcomes of the skirmish. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Get ready to pay more for airline tickets as new aviation fuel tax looms
The European Commission is considering aviation fuel tax that is supposed to reduce carbon emissions by 11 percent and have a “negligible” impact on jobs and the economy. But experts say that it will have far-reaching effects. Read Full Article at RT.com
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