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India should not be ‘bullied’ on world stage: Iran’s FM Zarif calls on New Delhi to resist US pressure Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged India to be tougher when faced with US pressure, at the same time applauding New Delhi's general stance against sanctions. Zarif shared his thoughts during a meeting with a group of visiting journalists from New Delhi earlier this week, the Hindu Business Line reported. “India has certainly taken a stance against the sanctions… so that’s been encouraging, [but] of course, we expected our friends to be more resilient vis-a-vis US pressure,” Zarif said. India stopped buying Iranian oil in May, after the US refused to renew waivers it had previously granted the country. The Iranian diplomat noted tha...

'Bazooka arms' MMA fighter Kirill Tereshin to undergo surgery to remove potentially deadly bicep enhancements Kirill Tereshin, an MMA fighter whose artificially enhanced biceps have earned him the nickname 'Popeye', has begun receiving treatment to remove his fake muscles amid doctor warnings that they could kill him. Tereshin, who was also known as 'Bazooka Arms', became something of a viral sensation this year after footage of the 23-year-old's outrageously swollen arms traversed the internet but the former army recruit's 15 minutes of fame look to be coming to an end after he has heeded medical advice to remove the vaseline jelly-like substance from his upper arms or else risk amputation, or even death. Also on rt.com ...

Iran-Iraq border crossing reportedly closed due to ongoing protests in both countries The Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran was shut down on Saturday, Reuters has reported. The move was made at Tehran’s request and in response to the ongoing mass protests in both countries. The crossing will remain closed for travel in either direction, the news agency said, citing an Iraqi security source and an Iranian diplomat, without naming either. However, goods will be allowed to travel through. Iraq has been gripped for weeks by violent street protests against the government’s policies. Over 300 people have been killed. The wave of public anger spread from the capital Baghdad to the south of the country, where the Shalamcheh crossing is locate...

'He told me to shut my mouth': Lionel Messi and Brazil coach Tite exchange heated words during Argentina-Brazil clash Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Brazil head coach Tite exchanged words on the sideline during Argentina 1-0 win over their South American rivals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday Apparently angered by comments that were coming from the Brazil dugout, Messi raised his finger to his own lips in a mime for Tite to be quiet and also making another hand sign to suggest that the Brazilian was very overly-vocal. Also on rt.com Mother of all insults: English comedian mocks Messi over bizarre tattoo likeness to his mom (VIDEO) Speaking to reporters after the game, Tite admitted that he had been co...

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal finishes 2019 as the top player in men's tennis, despite tournament exit (VIDEO) Despite his exit from the ATP Finals tournament, Spanish powerhouse Rafael Nadal celebrated his tennis year on court in London as he was crowned the ATP's World Number 1 for 2019. Nadal won his final group match at the ATP Finals at The O2 Arena to give himself a glimmer of a semi-final place, only for defending champion Alexander Zverev's win over Daniil Medvedev to consign the Spanish superstar to an early exit. But Nadal's year overall saw him finish his campaign on a high, as he was confirmed as the ATP's end-of-year world number 1 and presented with the huge trophy on the court in front of an appreciative London crowd. It's off...

Why so serious?! UFC fighter Markus Perez dons Joker-inspired makeup at weigh-ins (VIDEO) We are a couple of weeks past Halloween but UFC fighter Markus Perez would have scored top marks for this costume as he pulled out all the stops in Sao Paulo by walking to the scales in full Heath Ledger-inspired Joker makeup. Perez kept his face obscured from the audience as he walked to the stage before turning to reveal an immaculate representation of the makeup worn by Ledger in the 2008 film 'The Dark Knight'. Also on rt.com ‘I’d say he won, no doubt’: Artem Lobov delivers verdict on Jason Knight’s bathroom brawl ahead of bare-knuckle rematch The impersonation didn't stop there. He mirrored Ledger's iconic manneri...

Tear gas & bonfires: First scuffles with police as Yellow Vests block roads in Paris ahead of 1st anniversary of protests (VIDEOS) Police fired tear gas as Yellow Vest protesters blocked a major road and erected barricades in Paris, marking one year since the nationwide demonstration movement began sweeping the country. Clashes broke out at Place d’Italie downtown and near Porte de Champerret on the city’s outskirts. Gilets jaunes: quelques tensions à Paris, un premier feu allumé place d'Italie pic.twitter.com/m9REoHUsYs— BFMTV (@BFMTV) November 16, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Place ditalie #Acte53 pic.twitter.com/aTWZHE4Ay8— Lo boièr (@BoierLo) November 16, 2019 https://platform...

Italian police launch investigation after Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte receives BULLET in the mail Internazionale boss Antonio Conte was the subject of threatening messages as he received an anonymous letter containing a bullet, according to Corriere della Sera in Italy. Conte's immediate security has been stepped up in the wake of the developments, with the former Italian international boss's home, as well as Inter's training ground, receiving increased security, while video surveillance footage from the two venues are being closely watched and analyzed. Also on rt.com 'We answer with a smile': Roma starlet Zaniolo’s mother responds to 'wh*re' chants from rival fans Inter has made an excellent start to t...