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Israeli court dismisses attempts to block Netanyahu’s reelection campaign over charges

Israeli court dismisses attempts to block Netanyahu’s reelection campaign over charges Three Israeli High Court judges have rejected a petition attempting to bar PM Benjamin Netanyahu from seeking reelection due to the indictments hanging over him, arguing that the matter only becomes an issue if he wins. There are no legal reasons Netanyahu cannot run for reelection, Supreme Court President Esther Hayut declared in Tuesday’s court session, dismissing the petition filed in response to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s decision to indict the embattled PM last month. The panel agreed that it would be irrelevant and quite unprecedented to discuss the matter before the March 2 election results were in. Also on rt.com ...

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‘This is your time’: Trump calls for Iraqis to rise up against Iran

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‘This is your time’: Trump calls for Iraqis to rise up against Iran President Donald Trump has called on ‘millions’ of people in Iraq to resist Iran, as the fallout over US airstrikes on an Iran-backed militia brings Washington and Tehran one step closer to proxy war. “To those many millions of people in Iraq who want freedom and who don’t want to be dominated and controlled by Iran, this is your time!,” Trump tweeted on Tuesday. To those many millions of people in Iraq who want freedom and who don’t want to be dominated and controlled by Iran, this is your time!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Earlier on Tuesday, the president accused Iran of “orchestrating an attack o...

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US sends reinforcements to its Baghdad embassy amid Iraqi protests over strikes

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US sends reinforcements to its Baghdad embassy amid Iraqi protests over strikes The US is sending more troops to its embassy in Baghdad, which was previously surrounded by protesters angry over airstrikes that Iraq called a breach of its sovereignty. The American reinforcements had been summoned in line with “appropriate force protection actions to ensure the safety of American citizens” in Iraq, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday. The troops, he explained, were only “to ensure our right of self-defense.” VIDEO: AH-64 Apaches protect @USEmbBaghdad. ?“We have taken appropriate force protection actions to ensure the safety of American citizens...and to ensure our right of self-defense. We are sending additional forces to support...

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‘I sort of do’ – Straight couples get the go-ahead for civil partnerships in the UK

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‘I sort of do’ - Straight couples get the go-ahead for civil partnerships in the UK Heterosexual couples across the UK are tying the knot in all but name, as mixed-sex civil partnerships become legal after a lengthy court battle. However, the victory has many wondering if a watered-down marriage was worth it. Same-sex couples could form civil partnerships in the UK since 2005, and the move was seen by campaigners at the time as a stepping stone to full marriage equality, which came in 2014. Heterosexual couples have always been able to marry, but after a lengthy court battle, can now opt for a civil partnership instead. After the change in the law came into effect on December 2, and after giving their 28-day notices of intent to form partnerships, t...

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Nutcracker: Celtic's Ryan Christie facing ban for 'attempting to grab Rangers star Morelos by the genitals'

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Nutcracker: Celtic's Ryan Christie facing ban for 'attempting to grab Rangers star Morelos by the genitals' Ryan Christie could be slapped with a two-match ban after the Celtic midfielder was charged with attempting to grab Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos by the genitals during Sunday's fiery Old Firm derby. Christie appeared to grab Colombian forward Morelos in the groin area, sending Morelos down to the turf during Rangers' 2-1 win. The Celtic star escaped a booking from referee Kevin Clancy - having already seen yellow in the game - but has now been issued with a notice of complaint by the Scottish football authorities for an "act of brutality," the BBC reports. The hearing will be held on January 6, with Celtic said to be determined to defend...

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£20m Picasso artwork ATTACKED in London’s Tate Modern gallery

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£20m Picasso artwork ATTACKED in London’s Tate Modern gallery An oil painting by iconic Spanish artist Pablo Picasso has been attacked in the Tate Modern art gallery in London. One man has been charged with criminal damage over the incident, but it’s not clear how much harm was caused. The colorful work, titled ‘Bust of a Woman,’ was painted by Picasso in Paris in 1944, according to the gallery’s listing, during the last weeks of the Nazi occupation of France, and depicts his lover, the photographer Dora Maar. Seen it a million times but every time I see Picasso's Bust of a Woman, it feels like the first time. Standing here right now. ? pic.twitter.com/lcZNX5kguX— Jai'me Jan (@jaimelondonboy) September 7, 2019 https://platform.twitter....

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Trump calls US helping Russia thwart terror attack ‘great & important coordination’

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Trump calls US helping Russia thwart terror attack ‘great & important coordination’ President Donald Trump has lauded coordination that helped Russian security services prevent New Year terror attacks in St. Petersburg, after they received intelligence from their US counterparts. “They were able to quickly apprehend the suspects, with many lives being saved. Great & important coordination!” Trump said in a tweet. President Putin of Russia called to thank me and the U.S. for informing them of a planned terrorist attack in the very beautiful city of Saint Petersburg. They were able to quickly apprehend the suspects, with many lives being saved. Great & important coordination!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 31 декабря 2019...

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Hong Kong residents ‘overwhelmingly’ against independence from China – poll

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Hong Kong residents ‘overwhelmingly’ against independence from China – poll Only 17 percent of Hong Kong residents are in favor of seeking independence from China and almost half blame the city government for civil unrest, rather than the government in Beijing, a new poll shows. The Reuters survey conducted by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute shows that, while 59 percent of residents support the anti-government protest movement, they are still “overwhelmingly” against independence from China. A solid majority of 57 percent said they wanted to see city leader Carrie Lam, who has been a major target of the demonstrators, step down. The unrest was triggered by a now dropped extradition bill, which protesters said was an attempt by Beij...

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'Unbelievable stuff': Manel Kape EATS opponent's cardboard cutout at weigh-in… before winning RIZIN title showdown (VIDEO)

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'Unbelievable stuff': Manel Kape EATS opponent's cardboard cutout at weigh-in... before winning RIZIN title showdown (VIDEO) Bantamweight Manel Kape has signposted himself as a fighter to watch in 2020 after scything through heavy favorite Kai Asukura to claim the RIZIN 135lb title - a day after he ATE his opponent's poster at the weigh-ins. Angolan-born Kape, who lost a close split decision to Asakura in their first meeting 18 months ago, made certain that there wouldn't be a repeat result as he claimed the vacant RIZIN bantamweight title from the Japanese standout with a fierce second-round stoppage. He didn't have it all his own way, however. Asakura found success in the early exchanges as he used his reach advantage to flummox the ultra-aggressi...

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'They would even ruin Maradona and Pele!': Pogba agent Raiola slams Manchester United

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'They would even ruin Maradona and Pele!': Pogba agent Raiola slams Manchester United Football agent Mino Raiola, who counts Paul Pogba among his clients, has issued a stunning rebuke of Manchester United claiming that the Old Trafford club isn't the right destination for a player to grow their career. Raiola's statement comes amid rumors that World Cup winner Pogba is again angling for a move away from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team, with Real Madrid and former club Juventus understood to be among his suitors. Also on rt.com Don’t waste your money, Real Madrid – Paul Pogba isn’t worth it Stunningly Raiola, who helped oversee Zlatan Ibrahimovic's move to Manchester in 2016, admitted that he may cease doing ...

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