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‘European values’? Czech think tank funded by NATO govts calls for EU BLANKET BAN on Russian outlets like RT A pro-NATO Czech think tank has another piece of unsolicited advice for Western governments. Now they should refuse to give access or interviews to Russian media, who are ”not real journalists”, according to the ”wise censor”. At first blush, the ‘Kremlin Watch Strategy’ paper published last week by the Prague-based ‘European Values Center for Security Policy’ sounds like another self-serving attempt to cash in on the anti-Russian hysteria that has gripped many a Western capital for the past several years.  There are some two dozen mentions of “funding,” mostly in the context of urging the European Union to spend more money on “independent” NGO...

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Chandipur launch pad The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, developed jointly by India and Russia, was successfully test-fired from the Chandipur launch pad on India’s eastern coast on Tuesday. Described as the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, the upgraded version of the BrahMos can reportedly travel up to 500km (310 miles). It can be fired from land, as well as by jets, ships and submarines. The developers have boasted about the weapon’s accuracy of 99.99 percent Earlier reports said that India is planning to fit the versatile missile onto over 40 of its Su-30 MKI jet fighters. The aircraft’s ability to travel great distances and be refueled mid-air would allow using BrahM...

Bernie smashes GOP & Dems for supporting ‘massive, unpaid for’ military spending hike in withering op-ed Democratic 2020 hopeful Bernie Sanders took no prisoners in a scathing op-ed aimed at America’s extravagant military spending, arguing a new budget proposal only proves the “hypocrisy” of Congress and its “corporate enablers.” Insisting on a government that represents all American citizens and not merely a wealthy “elite,” the independent Vermont senator took to the pages of the Washington Post on Monday with an assault on the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive military spending bill set for a vote in the Senate later this week. “Instead of massive spending on a bloated military budget, tax breaks for billionaires...

WATCH Russian Iskander short-range ballistic missile blast off during test launch (VIDEO) The Russian military has tested the Iskander tactical missile system, successfully wiping out a mock enemy target. The launch was conducted as part of the final stage of new equipment training. Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows the Iskander mobile short-range missile systems being delivered to the Kapustin Yar test range in southern Russia under the veil of night. Tactical protection forces accompanying the battery subdued the “enemy” fire, making sure the system had unimpeded access to the launch site. After it was fired, the missile travelled some 60km (37 miles) before hitting a mock HQ of a “hostile militia.” The test went off without ...

‘Lost in translation’: Memoir of Russia’s legendary UN envoy Vitaly Churkin presented in Moscow Vitaly Churkin defended Moscow’s interests at the UN during one of the harshest periods in relations between Russia and the US. The diplomat died in 2017 and couldn’t finish his memoir, but the work had been completed by his wife. The book, titled ‘Lost in Translation,’ was presented at one of the Russian capital’s top book stores on Monday, gathering the diplomat’s colleagues, friends and the public. Containing the recollections of Churkin’s 40-year-long diplomatic career and some unique photos, it promises to be a truly fascinating read for those interested in what goes on behind the scenes. © RT ...

What Brexit? Tories’ first priority is to ban ‘anti-Semitic’ boycotts, envoy says Having won a landslide victory in the UK parliamentary elections campaigning on ‘getting Brexit done,’ the Conservatives now plan to outlaw boycotts of Israel as one of their first steps when Parliament reconvenes. When Queen Elizabeth II delivers the speech drafted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Parliament on Thursday, she will mention the plan to ban UK public agencies from working with anyone who supports the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) of Israel, Lord Eric Pickles told a conference in Jerusalem on Sunday. “BDS is anti-Semitic, and should be treated as such,” said Pickles, who is the UK Special Envoy for post-Holocaust matters as well as the parliament...

‘I hate Twitter’: Meltdown over PewDiePie ‘quitting’ & ‘deleting’ account only seems to prove his point on social media ‘fiction’ Hot on the heels of a social media storm surrounding YouTube star PewDiePie’s announcement he’s taking a break from the platform next year, came a fresh frenzy after he seemingly decided to give Twitter the cold shoulder, too. On Sunday, the vlogger posted a video criticizing YouTube’s new harassment policy and said he was “feeling very tired” and wanted to give his fans a heads-up that he’ll be taking a break from the video platform next year. PewDiePie (whose real name is Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg) then published a 7-minute-long video to his YouTube account on Monday detailing his dislike of Twitter, particularly the ...

Russia, China suggest new UN Security Council resolution easing North Korea sanctions International sanctions that prohibit sale and transfer of certain machines, materials and vehicles and livelihood items to North Korea should be relaxed, China and Russia say in a new draft UN resolution. Beijing and Moscow have proposed lifting a portion of sanctions imposed on North Korea in a draft Security Council resolution that was obtained by RT. The resolution calls on the UNSC to phase out certain measures towards Pyongyang in recognition of North Korea staying away from nuclear testing and its commitment to the complete de-nuclearization. The resolution calls on the UNSC to allow export, transfer and sale of a range of items that are needed by the civilian...

Boeing to suspend 737 MAX production, as 400 new jets collect dust amid ongoing safety review With a federal safety review ongoing, Boeing has decided to suspend production of the troubled 737 MAX passenger jet, having made over 400 that it can’t deliver until the ban is lifted – if ever. Workers will remain safe, for now. Production at the Renton, Washington facility near Seattle will be suspended in January, Boeing said in a statement on Monday. It is unclear how long the pause will last. “This decision is driven by a number of factors, including the extension of certification into 2020, the uncertainty about the timing and conditions of return to service and global training approvals, and the importance of ensuring that we can prioritize the delive...