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Over 10,000 evacuated in Turin, Italy over British bomb dropped during WWII

Over 10,000 evacuated in Turin, Italy over British bomb dropped during WWII A discovery of a 500-pound British WWII bomb prompted an urgent evacuation of thousands of people from the historic center of the Italian northern city of Turin, while tens of thousands more were told to stay put. All residents living in the ‘red zone’ around Turin’s Nizza Street where the bomb was found were told to leave their homes and evacuate the area between 7am and 4pm (local time). Another 50,000 were asked to either leave their homes in advance or stay inside for the entire period while the bomb was defused. La bomba è stata disinnescata con successo – Torino torna alla normalità... pic.twitter.com/S3rDKSqUTJ— Torino News 24 (@TorinoNews24) December 1, ...

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2nd London Bridge stabbing victim named: 23-year-old former Cambridge student slain by jihadist

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2nd London Bridge stabbing victim named: 23-year-old former Cambridge student slain by jihadist The identity of the second victim of jihadist Usman Khan’s knife attack on London Bridge has been revealed as Saskia Jones, a 23-year-old former student at the University of Cambridge. Jones was taking part in an event in Fishmongers’ Hall to mark five years of the university’s Learning Together program, which brings together people in criminal justice and higher education institutions, when she was brutally murdered by Khan. Also on rt.com London Bridge stabbing victim named: 25yo man who worked on same criminal rehab workshop attacker had attended In a statement, the vice-chancellor of her alma mater, Professor...

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BoJo says UK’s poorest 20 percent are ‘chavs,’ ‘burglars,’ ‘drug addicts’ and ‘losers’ in freshly resurfaced column

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BoJo says UK’s poorest 20 percent are ‘chavs,’ ‘burglars,’ ‘drug addicts’ and ‘losers’ in freshly resurfaced column Boris Johnson described the poorest 20 percent of British society as being made-up of “chavs,” “losers,” “burglars,” “drug addicts” and “criminals”, in yet another example of past writings coming back to haunt the UK premier. Johnson was a Conservative MP and editor of the Spectator magazine when he penned the controversial piece in the Daily Telegraph in 2005. The article was blasted by political opponents as it resurfaced and was widely shared on social media on Sunday. Also on rt.com BoJo roasted for skipping question about his kids after branding those raised by single mums as ‘illegitimate’ ...

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‘A surprise for the enemy’: Iran’s new submarine-launched cruise missile enters mass production

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‘A surprise for the enemy’: Iran’s new submarine-launched cruise missile enters mass production Iran has launched mass production of its new submarine-launched Jask cruise missile, the country’s Navy chief has said, adding that work on upgraded versions of the weapon is already in progress. Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi was speaking in Tehran on Saturday at an event showcasing new weaponry and other military projects that his force has been involved with. Announcing the launch of the Jask cruise missile’s mass production, Khanzadi said the munition will be used by all the subs of Iran’s Navy. While the official did not share any special characteristics of the missile, it’s known that the Jask can be fired out of a submarine’s torpedo tubes and takes...

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Pittsburgh poised to host Cleveland in first meeting since Browns-Steelers 'Helmetgate' brawl

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Pittsburgh poised to host Cleveland in first meeting since Browns-Steelers 'Helmetgate' brawl There will be a little extra spice at the Steelers' Heinz Field on Sunday when Pittsburgh host to the Cleveland Browns just weeks after the infamous 'Helmetgate' brawl which saw Browns star Myles Garrett indefinitely suspended. The melee which occurred with just 8 seconds remaining on the clock during the Browns' November 14 win against their AFC North rivals has meant that several of the participants in the initial game will be forced to watch the rematch from the sidelines. Garrett, the first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, won't play until next season after being issued with a heavy suspension and fine for swinging Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph's own he...

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Fruit of US ‘legitimization of colonization’: Israel to DOUBLE Jewish population in West Bank’s Hebron

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Fruit of US ‘legitimization of colonization’: Israel to DOUBLE Jewish population in West Bank’s Hebron Two weeks after the US announced that it did not consider illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories to be in breach of international law, Israel announced a plan to double the Jewish population of Hebron. The plan announced by Israel’s newly appointed Defense Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday will involve demolishing a wholesale market in Hebron and replacing it with a new neighborhood. At the moment, there are an estimated 200,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Jews living in the city. The statement touted the move as ensuring “territorial continuity” between the existing Jewish Avraham Avinu neighborhood and the Tomb of the Patriar...

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Police find ‘no indication of terrorism’ in the Hague stabbing attack on minors

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Police find ‘no indication of terrorism’ in the Hague stabbing attack on minors Dutch police say those injured in the stabbing assault in the Hague’s shopping street, since revealed to be underage, were not victims of a terrorist attack. The motive of the 35-year-old homeless suspect is still being probed. "Preliminarily there have been no signs found that would point to there having been a terrorist motive," the Hague police said. "What the motive was, then, is still being investigated." Also on rt.com The Hague stabbing suspect arrested, motive still unclear DETAILS TO FOLLOW Police find ‘no indication of terrorism’ in the Hague stabbing attack on minors Source: RT

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Woman charged with attempted homicide following stabbing of NFL star Terrelle Pryor

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Woman charged with attempted homicide following stabbing of NFL star Terrelle Pryor A woman has been charged with attempted homicide related to the the early morning stabbing of NFL star Terrelle Pryor in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Pryor, meanwhile, is facing a separate charge. Former Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns and, most recently, Jacksonville Jaguars player Pryor reported to an emergency room at 4:30am local time on Saturday morning after receiving stab wounds to his shoulder and chest following a dispute with "mutual combatants" at a Pittsburgh apartment complex, according to police. Also on rt.com NFL star Terrelle Pryor 'in critical condition' after being stabbed in Pittsburgh Pryor's condition was ...

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'On my way to the legacy': Khabib Nurmagomedov shadowboxes and rides a camel in Abu Dhabi ahead of Tony Ferguson clash (VIDEO)

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'On my way to the legacy': Khabib Nurmagomedov shadowboxes and rides a camel in Abu Dhabi ahead of Tony Ferguson clash (VIDEO) Khabib Nurmagomedov's has shared his first clips of his training regimen ahead of his April 2020 title fight with Tony Ferguson as he shared video of him hammering the treadmill and shadowboxing during his trip to Abu Dhabi. The undefeated UFC lightweight champion will face former interim champion Ferguson on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. It represents the FIFTH time the pair has been booked to fight, but will be the first fight between the two after the previous four meetings were canceled due to a succession of illnesses and injuries. Also on rt.com OFFICIAL: Tony Ferguson signs to fac...

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Iraqi PM’s resignation approved amid deadly anti-govt protests

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Iraqi PM’s resignation approved amid deadly anti-govt protests The Iraqi parliament voted to approve the resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi on Sunday after he has formally submitted a proposal to leave the office two days ago. Speaker Mohammad al-Halbusi said the President Barham Salih will ask the largest political bloc in the house to nominate Abdul-Mahdi’s successor. The PM was forced to resign after two months of intense protests and clashes with police, which left more than 400 dead. The protesters blame the government for corruption, poor living standards, and unemployment. There was rioting in several cities, during which an Iranian consulate was burned down in Najaf, and an Islamic shrine was set on fire. Iraqi PM’s resignation approved amid d...

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