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Knesset to go forward debating & rejecting Bibi’s immunity request as his allies cry it will be a ‘jungle’

Knesset to go forward debating & rejecting Bibi’s immunity request as his allies cry it will be a ‘jungle’ In a blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Knesset was given the green light to debate his immunity from prosecution. The legislative body is likely to deny it, paving the way for his corruption trial to start. Netanyahu requested immunity after he was indicted in November on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust saying he needs “to continue to lead Israel to great achievements.” On Sunday Eyal Yinon, the Knesset’s legal adviser, issued a ruling that Speaker Yuli Edelstein should allow the formation of a Knesset House Committee that will look into the matter and is expected to reject the request. Edelstein,...

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‘Turbulent’ situation in Middle East is result of US ‘corruptive presence’ – Iran’s supreme leader

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‘Turbulent’ situation in Middle East is result of US ‘corruptive presence’ – Iran’s supreme leader The tense situation in the Middle East requires close cooperation between all nations in the region, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during his meeting with the emir of Qatar, adding that the region should be free from foreign influence. “The region's unfavorable situation is due to the corruptive presence of the United States and its cohorts; and the only solution for countering that is to rely on cooperation among the countries of the region.” The head of the Islamic Republic added that his nation is willing to develop both economic and political relations with other regional powers. Without explicitly mentioning the US, he also warned that “those who have com...

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'I'm super-scared of heights!' Russian tennis ace Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova scales Adelaide Oval ahead of Australian Open (VIDEO)

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'I'm super-scared of heights!' Russian tennis ace Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova scales Adelaide Oval ahead of Australian Open (VIDEO) Russian tennis star Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova found a novel way to get her blood pumping ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne – by scaling the roof of the iconic Adelaide Oval. Pavlyuchenkova is in Adelaide to compete in the Adelaide International, her final warm-up tournament ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year. And the Russian starlet, who is ranked No. 30 for the Australian Open later this month, faced one of her biggest fears ahead of the Adelaide International as she scaled the roof of the famous stadium, which sits alongside the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre that hosts the tennis tournament. "I'm super-scared ...

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Trump’s defense secretary admits he ‘didn’t see’ evidence about Soleimani planning attacks against US embassies

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Trump’s defense secretary admits he ‘didn’t see’ evidence about Soleimani planning attacks against US embassies President Donald Trump warned that Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani was planning “imminent” attacks against Americans, but his own defense secretary seems to be unable to back this claim. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper revealed in a Sunday interview with ‘Face the Nation’ on CBS that he “didn’t see” specific evidence that supported the president’s claim that Soleimani was planning attacks on four US embassies, which Trump touted in a Friday interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham. “The president said that he believed that there probably could have been attacks against additional embassies,” Esper said to host Margaret Brennan. “I ...

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Putin & Macron call for Iranian nuclear deal to be saved, urge US & Tehran to show restraint

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Putin & Macron call for Iranian nuclear deal to be saved, urge US & Tehran to show restraint Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take further efforts to keep the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JPCOA), in place. On Saturday German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed the same idea on her visit to Moscow. Putin and Macron also called on all parties involved in the latest escalation of tensions between Iran and the US to show restraint. The two nations found themselves on the brink of military conflict after the US assassinated a top Iranian general, but have still avoided starting a war. Putin & Macron call for Iranian nuclear deal to be saved, urge US & Tehr...

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Hollywood can't take a joke: Golden Globes hire Fey, Poehler as new hosts and people 'miss Ricky Gerais already’

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Hollywood can't take a joke: Golden Globes hire Fey, Poehler as new hosts and people 'miss Ricky Gerais already’ After going viral for skewering Hollywood celebrities at this year’s Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais has been replaced by two safe comedians for the 2021 ceremony Though his opening monologue and razor sharp jokes from this year’s Golden Globes telecast went viral and were heavily celebrated online, Ricky Gervais no doubt made producers a little too uncomfortable with his takedown of Hollywood’s empty political activism, as well as shining a light on the industry turning a blind eye to the deeds of people like disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein and the late Jeffrey Epstein. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have been announced as the hosts of the 2021...

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Speed skating: Pavel Kulizhnikov takes gold in men’s 1,000m at European Championships

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Speed skating: Pavel Kulizhnikov takes gold in men’s 1,000m at European Championships Russian speed skater Pavel Kulizhnikov finished in first place in the men’s 1,000m race on Sunday, bringing the country its fifth gold medal at the European Championships in Heerenveen, the Netherlands. The 25-year-old clocked in at 1 minute and 7.09 seconds, claiming the fastest time and leaving behind hosts and home favorites Thomas Krol and Kai Verbij, who settled for silver and bronze respectively. READ MORE: Russian figure skating duo Apollinariia Panfilova and Dmitry Rylov claim gold at 2020 Youth Olympics (VIDEO) Another representative of Russia, Victor Mushtakov, finished just one place from the podium, losing a mere 0.44 seconds to bronze medal holder Verbij...

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Four Iraqi Air Force servicemen injured as 8 rockets hit base housing US troops – Iraqi PM's office

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Four Iraqi Air Force servicemen injured as 8 rockets hit base housing US troops – Iraqi PM's office At least four Iraqi soldiers have been injured in mortar shelling targeting Al-Balad airbase housing American troops. The facility has become a frequent target of attacks in the wake of the US killing of a top Iranian commander. At least eight ‘Katyusha’ rockets hit the base located some 80 kilometers north of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, the prime minister’s office has confirmed. The rockets allegedly struck a runaway located inside the facility, military sources earlier told Reuters. There have been no reports of any casualties among the US military personnel. US bases in Iraq were also hit by a ballistic missile attack from Iran on January 8. The mo...

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Leonid Slutsky's ideal signing for Rubin Kazan? 'I would take Mbappe'

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Leonid Slutsky's ideal signing for Rubin Kazan? 'I would take Mbappe' It's always good to aim for the top in life, and Rubin Kazan's head coach Leonid Slutsky revealed his perfect signing to take his team to the next level, French superstar Kylian Mbappe. Talking to Ak Bars TV (via Football24.ru), Slutsky was asked who he could bring to the club to help strengthen his team and take them on to bigger and better things in the years ahead. Slutsky, presumably with his tongue firmly in his cheek, said he'd be happy with either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, but he'd choose the younger man in Mbappe, whose best years as a player are still ahead of him. "I will honestly say: Messi, Cristiano - these are options on the surface," he said. "I would take Mb...

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Iran summons UK ambassador over his participation in ‘illegal rally’ following his arrest at anti-govt protest

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Iran summons UK ambassador over his participation in ‘illegal rally’ following his arrest at anti-govt protest The UK envoy’s detention during an anti-government rally in Tehran has sparked a diplomatic scandal. The envoy, summoned on Sunday by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, says he was at a “vigil” for victims of the Ukrainian plane crash. “Today, Rob Macaire was summoned because of his unconventional behavior of attending an illegal rally on Saturday,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. It also demanded that the British government provide clarification on the matter. The diplomat was briefly detained late on Saturday outside of Amirkabir University in Tehran, as part of a group of people attending a chaotic vigil – held for the victims...

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