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NATO membership for Ukraine & Georgia would bring out the bear in Russia
Western leaders argue that the growth of NATO along Russia’s border together with the militarization of Eastern Europe is necessary for preserving peace with Moscow. Nothing could be further from the truth. There has been an unmistakable trend in the realm of geopolitics since the start of the new millennium – of which Ukraine and Georgia may represent the next phase – and it bodes absolutel [...]
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US calls for end to South China Sea militarization, China says to stop sending warships
The US pressed China to halt militarization of the South China Sea during a joint news conference on talks aimed at smoothing already tense relations ahead of this month's G20 summit in Argentina. “We have continued concerns about China's activities and militarization in the South China Sea,” US Secretary for State Mike Pompeo told media following talks on Friday with US Defence Secretary Jame [...]
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Pooing troops, empty bars, sinking frigate and other takeaways from NATO largest drills
From traffic accidents to troops relieving themselves in public places and bars left without beer, this year's edition of NATO-led Trident Juncture drills has every chance to leave lasting memories in Norway and beyond. [...]
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How Khashoggi was killed: Erdogan says chilling audio sent to Saudi Arabia, US, UK, France & Germany
The recordings that could reveal the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi embassy in Turkey in shocking detail have been shared with France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the US, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. [...]
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One-way love: Trump remains frigid to Macron’s caress at Paris visit (VIDEO)
French President Macron did his best to show through body language that his bromance with Donald Trump was still alive. But the US leader, who came to Paris after calling Macron’s EU army plan “insulting” didn’t seem interested. Emmanuel Macron smiled, winkled and hugged Trump as the two met at the Elysee Palace in the French capital on Saturday. [...]
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Euro is Too Weak For German Economy, Too Strong For Most Others in Euro – MP
German conservative Friedrich Merz said Thursday that Brexit would have a major impact on continental Europe's economy. He added that Brexit was the biggest threat the EU could be facing at the moment but didn't hope to see another referendum in the UK. [...]
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Hitting Where It Hurts: Why Russia, India and China Are Growing Non-Dollar Trade
Much has been made of the possible geopolitical motivations behind the decision to price the $5 billion Russian-Indian S-400 deal in roubles, and Moscow and Beijing are eyeing another rouble/yuan-based trade compact. However, Sputnik has discovered that there's also a purely economic reason for the three countries to move away from the dollar. [...]
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Pentagon Report Questions US’ Own Legal Justification for Staying in Syria
The unusually frank quarterly report to Congress on the US's military operations against Daesh* in Syria and Iraq also hints that Washington has no exit strategy once the terrorists are defeated. [...]
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‘Brain diarrhea, gang of scum’: Ukrainian chief prosecutor loses it during parliament dressing down
A Ukrainian parliament hearing on a high-profile murder became heated after the prosecutor general lashed out, calling some MPs barely printable names and reportedly saying “suck my c**k” after a vote of confidence. The Rada, the Ukraine parliament, has witnessed many heated debates and quite a few fistfights. But the Tuesday session will probably be well remembered thanks to an impassion [...]
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Israeli Foreign Ministry Vows to Prevent Tragedies Like Russian Il-20 Downing
Israel will do utmost to prevent such incidents like the downing of a Russian Il-20 plane near Syria from happening again, Yacov Livne, the director of the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Euro-Asia Department, said on Monday. [...]
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Russia May Start Using Euro in Trade With European Union – Economy Ministry
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently indicated that Washington was "making a colossal strategic mistake" by "undermining confidence in the dollar" amid Russian plans to reduce the country's dependence on the US currency in global trade. [...]
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Scientists Find Entrance to the ‘Underworld’ Beneath Ancient Pyramid in Mexico
The newly-discovered underground chambers may now help scientists learn more about the relationship between Teotihuacan and other regions of Mesoamerica. [...]
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German, Austrian Girls Tag Team to Create Sexy Farmers Calendar (PHOTOS)
The calendar is aimed at promoting the importance of farming work and raising awareness about the exploits of the people whom the chairman of the Bavarian Young Farming Community described as "our everyday heroes." [...]
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Israeli Air Force Shuns Attacks in Syria Since S-300 Delivery – Lawmaker
Russia has delivered 49 units of its sophisticated S-300 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to Syria in wake of the accidental destruction of a Russian Il-20 plane by Syrian air defenses responding to an Israeli attack. [...]
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Stuxnet II: Did Israel Just Release Cyber “Hounds of Hell” on Iran?
Stuxnet II: Did Israel Just Release Cyber "Hounds of Hell" on Iran? SUPPORT TRUNEWS: http://tru.news/2ps3OL2 TruNews on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tr... Stuxnet II: Did Israel Just Release Cyber "Hounds of Hell" on Iran? Distress of Nations: China, Russia and Israel prepare for War End of Petrodollar? U.S. Allies Pivot East Toward Russia And China /* */ [...]
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Russia May Lend $43Mln to Cuba Under Defense Cooperation Program
Russia intends to sign an agreement in mid-November on giving Cuba a loan worth 38 million euros ($43.25 million) as part of the two countries' defense cooperation agenda, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Sergey Storchak told reporters on Friday. [...]
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Maduro Discusses Ways to Boost Venezuelan Economic Independence With Russia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that he had discussed with a Russian delegation, led by Deputy Finance Minister Sergey Storchak, the ways to strengthen Venezuela's economic independence. [...]
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Mexico’s President-Elect Sees Cooperation With Russia as One of Priorities
Mexico's president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador perceives the cooperation with Russia as one of his foreign policy priorities, Russian Ambassador to Mexico Viktor Koronelli said. [...]
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Majority of Adult Refugees Entered Germany Without Identity Documents – Reports
Almost 60 percent of adult refugees who arrived in Germany in the first half of 2018 did not have any identity documents, the Welt am Sonntag newspaper reported, citing the German Interior Ministry. [...]
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Sons of Journalist Khashoggi Call on Saudi Authorities to Return Father’s Body
Salah and Abdullah Khashoggi, the sons of the recently murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, called on the Saudi authorities in an interview for the CNN broadcaster to return them their father's body. [...]
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Up is Down: Trump Oil Sanctions on Iran Likely to Increase Tehran Sales – Report
New sanctions placed on Iran by US President Donald Trump are likely to have the reverse effect the White House is hoping for, according to new reports, as Tehran’s petroleum exports are set to increase just as Washington’s restrictions commence. [...]
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Russia’s alternative to SWIFT payment system poised to eclipse the original – MP
Russia’s money transfer system, developed as an alternative to SWIFT is now more popular than the global network, said Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Russian parliamentary committee on financial markets. [...]
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