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BoJo roasted for skipping question about his kids after branding those raised by single mums as ‘illegitimate’

BoJo roasted for skipping question about his kids after branding those raised by single mums as ‘illegitimate’ PM Boris Johnson has been slammed on social media after refusing to answer any questions about his kids, even how many he has, despite having made derogatory remarks in the past about those brought up by single mums. In an interview with Nick Ferrari on LBC radio Friday, Johnson squirmed awkwardly over a question about his children. Ferrari asked Johnson why he was prepared to talk about other people’s children but not his own. There is a trust issue Mr Johnson. How many children do you have? Are you fully and wholly involved in all their lives? Boris Johnson refuses to answer a question on how many children he has@NickFerrar...

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India offers funds to Sri Lanka to counter China’s influence in region

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India offers funds to Sri Lanka to counter China’s influence in region India, anxious to counter China’s influence in the region, on Friday offered hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Sri Lanka as the island’s new president made his maiden overseas trip in New Delhi, AFP reported. Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s visit to India just 12 days after he became president is being intensely watched as New Delhi and Beijing compete to control the Indian Ocean and its strategic sea routes. Sri Lanka has been traditionally been allied to India but China invested and loaned billions of dollars to the island nation during the decade-long reign of Rajapaksa’s elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa. After talks with the new leader, India’s PM Narendra Modi said his country would give $400 million in cr...

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Berlin's Schoenefeld airport shuts down after WW2 BOMB discovered

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Berlin's Schoenefeld airport shuts down after WW2 BOMB discovered Germany’s Berlin-Schoenefeld airport has suspended operations and diverted arriving flights after a World War Two bomb was discovered during construction work at the air hub. An airport spokesman said that authorities were on the scene to determine how best to dispose of the decades-old munition. Departures and arrivals from Schoenefeld have reportedly been halted, with flights scheduled to land being diverted to other airports. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Berlin's Schoenefeld airport shuts down after WW2 BOMB discovered Source: RT

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Die-hard Arsenal fan Piers Morgan ridiculed after endorsement of sacked Emery comes back to haunt him (VIDEO)

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Die-hard Arsenal fan Piers Morgan ridiculed after endorsement of sacked Emery comes back to haunt him (VIDEO) Professional provocateur, broadcaster and die-hard Arsenal fan Piers Morgan's early backing of Gunners boss Unai Emery has been doing the rounds on social media following the Spaniard's removal from his post on Friday morning. Morgan gave a glowing endorsement of Emery's appointment to succeed longtime Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger in May of last year, telling Sky Sports that the former PSG and Sevilla coach had the necessary experience and managerial nous to return Arsenal to the summit of English football. Also on rt.com Sacked! Unai Emery axed as Arsenal manager after disastrous run of results Of c...

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Asteroids v Eiffel Tower? ESA gets cash boost, shares breathtaking mockup of space rocks at famous landmark

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Asteroids v Eiffel Tower? ESA gets cash boost, shares breathtaking mockup of space rocks at famous landmark The ESA has been handed a huge cash injection to explore the Didymos binary asteroid with a view to protecting Earth. To mark the windfall the space agency has shared a unique photo of rogue rocks looming over the Eiffel tower. The EU granted the ESA its largest funding boost in 25 years to fund the Hera mission, which is planned to be mankind’s first mission to a binary asteroid system (with Japan already having studied the single asteroid Ryugu). Two-asteroid binary systems make up roughly 15 percent of all asteroids, so if we are to adequately prepare our planetary defenses, we’ll need to be prepared to tackle them in an emergency. To put ...

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Pamela Anderson urges Modi to address air pollution & climate change… by only serving vegan food at government events

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Pamela Anderson urges Modi to address air pollution & climate change… by only serving vegan food at government events Pamela Anderson has asked Narendra Modi to stop serving meat and dairy at Indian government events, arguing that a vegan-only food policy would help alleviate Delhi’s air pollution problem and combat climate change. In a letter addressed to the Indian prime minister, the Canadian-American actress, activist and honorary director of PETA US said that her “heart goes out” to all who have been affected by Delhi’s dangerous level of air pollution. She expressed particular concern for animals in the city who “can’t wear face masks or stay indoors.” Noting that Modi shares her “concern for the future,” the former Baywatch star urged him...

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Cyprus decries maritime border deal between Turkey, Libya’s govt

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Cyprus decries maritime border deal between Turkey, Libya’s govt Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry on Friday decried an agreement between Turkey and Libya’s UN-backed government to delineate the maritime boundaries between the two countries as a serious breach of international law. The ministry said a Memorandum of Understanding the two countries signed has no legal validity and can’t undermine the rights of Cyprus or other eastern Mediterranean countries, AP reports. It also said Turkey’s “distortion” of international law doesn’t afford it any legal rights and demonstrates that Ankara “is alone in its views.” Turkey doesn’t recognize Cyprus as a state and is conducting exploratory gas drilling in waters where the ethnically divided island nation has exclusive economic rights. Ankara s...

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‘Clean up your own house first!’ Olympic champion blasts USADA chief for calls to ban Russia

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‘Clean up your own house first!’ Olympic champion blasts USADA chief for calls to ban Russia Greek Olympic pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi has slammed US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) chief Travis Tygart for his calls to ban all Russian athletes from the 2020 Tokyo Games, telling him to “clean up his own house.” The 2017 world champion said the US anti-doping watchdog doesn’t have the reputation to talk about clean athletes, taking into account numerous US doping cases that have rocked the sports world. READ MORE: Russia faces 4-year ban from major international sports events after WADA ‘recommends’ strong sanctions She also suggested that some American athletes get away with doping offences by using explanations such as eating “steroid-infused ...

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'Finally, I get my hands on him': Donald Cerrone reacts as Conor McGregor bout confirmed

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'Finally, I get my hands on him': Donald Cerrone reacts as Conor McGregor bout confirmed Months of speculation as to the identity of Conor McGregor's next opponent has come to an end as Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone gets his very own 'red panty night' against the notorious Irishman in January. The two UFC stars will square off in a welterweight contest at UFC 246 on January 18 next in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, in what will be McGregor's first fight since losing by submission to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October of last year. For McGregor, the fight represents an opportunity for what would be his first victory since his outstanding title-winning performance against Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 in November 2016 and comes as the first test in what he describ...

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Iraq’s top cleric Sistani calls on parliament to end support for govt

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Iraq’s top cleric Sistani calls on parliament to end support for govt Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani urged parliament on Friday to drop its support for the current cabinet after two months of anti-government protests that have left nearly 400 dead, Reuters said. “The parliament, from which this current government is drawn, is asked to reconsider its choice in this regard and act according to Iraq’s interest,” Sistani said in a weekly sermon delivered by his representative in the holy city of Karbala. He condemned the use of lethal force against protesters and urged demonstrators to reject acts of violence and vandalism. “Attacks against peaceful protesters are forbidden,” the representative said, addressing worshippers at Friday prayer. Protesters “must n...

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