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‘Why are so many people listening in on me?’ Trump slams Ukrainegate witness as ‘Never Trumper,’ questions call procedure

‘Why are so many people listening in on me?’ Trump slams Ukrainegate witness as ‘Never Trumper,’ questions call procedure US President Donald Trump has questioned the reliability of a White House official set to testify to Congress about his infamous call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, calling the witness a “Never Trumper.” The tweet is part of the Ukrainegate impeachment saga, which the Democrats have been focusing on ever since Russiagate fizzled out. The allegation is that Trump pressured Zelensky into investigating former Vice President Joe Biden over his role in ending a corruption probe into a Ukrainian energy company where his son sat on the board – and that Trump made US aid to Kiev dependent on such an investigation. Several whis...

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Civil war or bright future? Sweden beckons more migrants with ‘land of benefits’ website as ex-Scania CEO predicts grave conflict

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Civil war or bright future? Sweden beckons more migrants with ‘land of benefits’ website as ex-Scania CEO predicts grave conflict Sweden is beckoning even more migrants with a government website advertising its generous benefits system, while the former CEO of automaker Scania warns that a glut of foreigners is pushing the country toward civil war. Sweden.se, a government-run website, entices migrants to make the journey north and details the benefits they can receive. Boasting the world's longest parental leave (though most new arrivals from the Middle East and Africa remain unemployed), Sweden also offers free health and dental care to immigrants, as well as sizable child allowances – which the website calculates for a family with six children. ...

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Intl rights groups blast Greece for its new asylum rules

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Intl rights groups blast Greece for its new asylum rules International human rights groups on Tuesday sharply criticized plans by Greece’s government to toughen asylum procedures to try to manage a recent surge in arrivals of migrants and refugees, AP reports. The watchdog groups and relief agencies, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Doctors Without Borders, said separately that the proposed changes would restrict the rights of refugees fleeing wars in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere to seek international protection in the EU. The proposed changes are due to be voted-on in Greece’s parliament this week. They include expanded powers to detain migrants whose asylum applications are being processed or have been rejected, as well as plans to ramp up deportations.&...

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Moscow pressers & MMA returns – The crazy crazy week of Conor McGregor (VIDEO)

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Moscow pressers & MMA returns - The crazy crazy week of Conor McGregor (VIDEO) Conor McGregor flew to Moscow to announce his UFC comeback, laid into Khabib, incurred the wrath of the Dagestani diaspora, and then agreed to coach Tyson Fury's MMA debut. RT Sport break down The Notorious' highlights. READ MORE: Conor McGregor press conference: Watch former UFC champion address the media in Moscow during Russia visit The charismatic, cocksure Irishman's mad few days began when he strolled into the Russian capital on Thursday October 24 to inform the world of his January 18 UFC comeback, his first fight since losing to lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov a year ago. A savage, searing McGregor dished out a profanity-laden rant and then dodged bott...

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Russian Empire’s Hesse princesses: German-born Romanov royal ladies honored for promoting European schooling traditions

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Russian Empire’s Hesse princesses: German-born Romanov royal ladies honored for promoting European schooling traditions The Russian Empire’s royal ladies, educated in Germany, brought home European teaching principles. Blending them with Russian traditions, they created unique methods of schooling and child rearing. The German-born ‘Hesse princesses’ – Empress Maria Aleksandrovna, the wife of Alexander II; Empress Alexandra Feodorvna, the wife of Nicholas II; and Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna – are being honored at the annual Elizabeth Readings, a two-part cultural event held in Moscow and Wiesbaden, Germany. This year’s readings – held for the 22nd time – are focused on the three ladies’ education and the influence it had on the upbringing of ...

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A ‘woke’ remake of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’: What’s next, a climate-change one?

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A ‘woke’ remake of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’: What’s next, a climate-change one? Super-woke musician John Legend has reportedly “updated” a 1940s classic love song for modern liberal sensibilities, in a downright Orwellian twist to the ongoing US culture war that consumes everything it touches. “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” first recorded in 1944, has been covered by many a celebrity duet since – until it ran into the #MeToo minefield last year, and got canceled because some people complained very loudly on social media that its lyrics were about “date rape.” Or as CNN chose to phrase it, “some observed that aspects of the original song were a bit problematic when viewed through a modern lens.” Also on rt.com ‘PC stuf...

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Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain: Italian footballers slapped with blasphemy ban

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Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain: Italian footballers slapped with blasphemy ban Italian footballers Matteo Scozzarella and Francesco Magnanelli have been hit with a one-game ban for blasphemy during appearances for their teams in Serie A. Scozzarella, who plays for Parma, and Magnanelli, a midfielder for Sassuolo, were both heard taking the Lord’s name in vain by TV cameras in weekend games at Inter Milan and Verona respectively. Francesco Magnanelli in action. ©AFLO / Maurizio Borsari Italy has strict laws on blasphemy and the national FA have previously banned players fo...

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India threatens to ground Airbus jets over engine failures

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India threatens to ground Airbus jets over engine failures More than a dozen Airbus SE A320neo planes operated by Indian budget carrier IndiGo could be grounded if the airline doesn’t update some Pratt & Whitney engines within two weeks. India’s aviation safety regulator said IndiGo won’t be allowed to fly A320neo jets fitted with two 1100 production series engines that have been in operation more than 3,000 hours. The warning from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) followed three in-flight engine shutdowns on three IndiGo planes last week. Also on rt.com Airbus looks undervalued & more cash-rich than Boeing All the 16 aircraft in IndiGo's fleet in which both the Pratt and Whitney (PW)...

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Meet the new boss, dead like the old boss? Trump claims Baghdadi’s likely replacement was ALSO killed by US troops

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Meet the new boss, dead like the old boss? Trump claims Baghdadi’s likely replacement was ALSO killed by US troops Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s right-hand man has been killed by US troops, Donald Trump has claimed, days after announcing that a military raid brought an end to the infamous leader of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS). “Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot – Now he is also Dead!” Trump tweeted on Tuesday. He did not identify al-Baghdadi’s alleged successor. Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot - Now he is also D...

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WATCH: Japanese team score from the halfway line TWICE in the space of 90 seconds

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WATCH: Japanese team score from the halfway line TWICE in the space of 90 seconds Goals from the halfway line are something of a rarity in football but Japanese second division team Montedio Yamagata managed that feat twice in the space of 90 seconds in a recent game. Already 1-0 up and into the second half of their home game against Ehime, Yamagata put the result beyond doubt with two incredible long-range strikes in quick succession. Yamagata star Shun Nakamura was the first to catch out opposition keeper Masahiro Okamoto in the 61st minute, spotting him off his line at sending in a sensational lob from well inside his own half that David Beckham would be proud of. Social media ...

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