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India's quest for military upgrade: Modi's big geopolitical challenge for years to come Recently re-elected PM Narendra Modi has made boosting defense one of the cornerstones of his campaign. The task is tricky given the not-that-friendly neighbors, weak domestic produce, and rivalry among foreign suppliers. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

Realistic goals 101: Biden vows to ‘cure cancer’ if elected US president Not content with the usual impossible campaign promises, Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden has promised to cure cancer if he’s elected, raising eyebrows on social media. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

‘I’ll f***ing bury you!’ McAfee vows to expose corrupt US officials & CIA agents if ‘disappeared’ Bitcoin evangelist John McAfee has threatened to “bury” the US government if they keep harassing him over unpaid taxes, promising to leak a huge trove of files proving corruption throughout Washington and its allies. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

‘Very different country’: Trump claims Iran now respects US because of his own genius policies US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has completely changed its behavior as a result of his sanctions and ditching the nuclear deal. Tehran now respects the US and suffers from bread shortages, Trump said. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

Syrian air defenses intercept ‘several Israeli missiles’ – state TV Air defense systems have been activated around Tel al-Harah in southern Syria, close to the border with Israel, border to repel an incoming missile attack allegedly launched by the IDF, state news agency SANA reports. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

They do agree on something! Bipartisan crackdown on US ‘tax havens’ pops up in Congress Normally bitterly opposed Democrats and Republicans have joined forces to support bills cracking down on shell companies and internal tax havens such as Delaware, dubbed the “Switzerland of the US.” Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

‘New rules of trust & security’: Macron wants EU ties with Moscow independent of NATO & US Europe should think outside NATO dictates and restore relations with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed, calling for a “strategic debate” with Moscow over mutual areas of concern. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

Guardian cries ‘Russians are coming’ amid new scramble for Africa As Western powers that once colonized Africa find themselves drawn back to the continent over its vast mineral riches, what can they do to divert attention? Why, blame Russia, of course! Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

‘You should be ashamed’: Jon Stewart shreds members of Congress for skipping 9/11 victims hearing Comedian and former talk show host Jon Stewart ripped lawmakers to pieces when many skipped out on a hearing on funding for victims of the September 11 attacks, calling the poor attendance a “stain” on Congress. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF

Different class: Vladimir Putin to help fund a school named after UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Russian President Vladimir Putin has rubber-stamped a 600-million-ruble budget to build a new school in Dagestan named after reigning UFC lightweight world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT_NF