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Russia was second-biggest energy exporter to US in Autumn 2019, volumes hit 8-year high Given the dire state of Russia-US political relations, and Washington's steadfast defense of its alliance with Saudi Arabia, it seems almost unbelievable that Moscow sends more energy exports America's way than Riyadh. Nevertheless, figures recently published by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) say it's true: Russia is America's second-biggest source of crude oil and petroleum products. Despite years of sanctions, the autumn of 2019 saw the amount of Russian 'black gold' sold to the US reach levels not seen since before the 2013/14 Ukraine crisis. Last October, imports sharply increased, with the Americans purchasing 20.9 million barrels. ...

5yo girl raped at US Embassy compound in New Delhi – police A 25-year-old man has been accused of raping a five-year-old girl at the US Embassy compound in India. Both the suspect and the victim are Indian nationals, who live at the mission’s local staff premises. The horrific sexual assault allegedly happened on Saturday, but the Indian police only made the case public on Wednesday. According to the police, the victim’s father is employed as a housekeeper at the embassy quarters and lives there. The accused rapist has a residency at the compound too because his father also works for the embassy. Indian media are giving conflicting reports on whether the man himself, a driver by profession, is an embassy employee or not. Police say the accused abuse...

Nord Stream 2 investors pledge to meet their commitments despite renewed threats of US sanctions European companies have already invested billions of dollars in the Nord Stream 2 underwater pipeline from Russia to Germany, and are not going to ditch the project despite the threat of new US sanctions. Washington could be preparing to target the massive Russian-European energy project again after last year’s restrictions failed to completely stop it. US lawmakers want to approve another sanctions bill, this time imposing restrictions on the European investors involved in it or the potential buyers of the gas, delivered via the route after its completion, the German business outlet Handelsblatt reported earlier this week citing its sources.  ...

Stop using Russia as chief ‘political demon’, let’s normalize relations – Putin spokesman to US politicians After a few years of ‘Russiagate’, which bizarrely mutated into a Ukraine-inspired impeachment trial, now that Donald Trump has been declared ‘not guilty’ by the Senate, the Kremlin would like to move on. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, says it’s time for American politicians to stop using Russia as the main “scarecrow” in their internal battles. He added that as soon as Russian-American relations are taken off the domestic agenda in Washington, it should be possible to “normalize” relations between the two countries. Asked to comment on the Senate’s verdict, Peskov noted that Russia “traditionally doesn’t like to ...

'You might as well commit suicide': Women's basketball coach slammed for mindless rant at young players A university women's basketball coach told his players they should kill themselves if they weren't prepared to put in more effort on court, according to his former players. Former NBA first-round draft pick and coach of Southern Methodist University's women's basketball program, Travis Mays, was accused of the shocking statement by a number of his former players, who said his outburst game during a practice session during the 2017-18 season. Former player Klara Bradshaw posted to her blog saying Mays had told them, "If y'all don't want to get it together, if y'all don't get together and get connected, you might as well go and commit suicide." The ...

PM of Germany’s Thuringia calls for dissolution of state parliament after scandalous vote that brought him to power The PM of the German state of Thuringia has called for the regional parliament to be dissolved after his election unleashed a massive scandal when Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU joined forces with right-wing AfD to support him. A vote for Thuringia’s new prime minister in the regional legislature sent shockwaves across Germany as an unlikely candidate was elected through a alliance of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) and anti-establishment forces from Alternative for Germany (AfD), something widely considered taboo.  Also on rt.com ‘Taboo gone’: Ruling coalition in Germany shaken by fresh c...

Khabib slams UFC matchmaking as 'well-organized circus' after Conor McGregor's blowout win over Donald Cerrone Khabib Nurmagomedov said the UFC's choice of Donald Cerrone as Conor McGregor's comeback opponent at UFC 246 was designed to help the Irishman get a win on his return, and that Cerrone was "mentally weak" in the fight. Nurmagomedov made no secret of his disdain for the UFC's selection of Cerrone as a viable opponent to position McGregor for a rematch, and referred to the matchup as being in the "minor leagues". Explaining his criticism of the matchup, Khabib said he was simply pointing out what he sees as obvious, but others may not. "I was basing it on how well they picked an opponent for his return so as to 'wow' people," he said. "Why? B...

'There was no suicide attempt' - Soldatova coach DENIES attempt to take own life by gymnast - reports The coach of Russian rhythmic gymnast Alexandra Soldatova denies her charge has been hospitalized after a suicide attempt, claiming the 21-year-old is undergoing unspecified tests and will be released from hospital tomorrow. READ MORE: Russian world champion gymnast Alexandra Soldatova sparks concern after passing out at competition On Thursday, it was reported that Soldatova had been rushed to a Moscow hospital on February 5 for treatment in its critical care unit for multiple deep cuts to her left wrist and severe blood loss, but that her condition was 'satisfactory'.  It was reported that the injuries were caused by a suicide attempt. ...