Russian IL-76 plane with 10 on board disappears while putting out forest fire in Siberia


Russian IL-76 plane with 10 on board disappears while putting out forest fire in Siberia Watch Live News Preview Contact was lost with a Russian IL-76 fighting a blaze near the city of Krasnoyarsk when it was at an altitude of 3,000 meters (9,900ft). The emergencies ministry plans to parachute in 100 rescue workers to search for the missing plane and the 10 people on board.
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Canada to send 1,000 troops to E. Europe as Obama calls on it to play greater role in NATO


Canada to send 1,000 troops to E. Europe as Obama calls on it to play greater role in NATO Watch Live News Preview Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly pledged to send 1,000 troops to Latvia to deter Russia shortly after the US President urged Canada to boost its involvement in NATO.
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Brazil freezes $6mn of Facebook funds as WhatsApp refuses to assist police


Brazil freezes $6mn of Facebook funds as WhatsApp refuses to assist police Watch Live News Preview A Brazilian court has blocked over $6 million of Facebook money held in the country after WhatsApp failed to turn over a message exchange between gang members of drug traffickers to police.
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Jihadists that US kept off terror list attack UN humanitarian convoy in Syria - MoD


Jihadists that US kept off terror list attack UN humanitarian convoy in Syria - MoD Watch Live News Preview Militants from an Al-Qaeda-linked group, Jaysh al-Islam, have shelled a UN humanitarian convoy near Damascus, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Despite the group’s repeated ceasefire violations, the UN rejected Russia’s bid to add it to the terror list.
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‘We need German Germans’: Berlin garden colony under fire for rejecting Turkish families


‘We need German Germans’: Berlin garden colony under fire for rejecting Turkish families Watch Live News Preview A public garden colony in Berlin may be sued for its refusal to provide allotment spaces to Turkish families, explained by already having too many ‘non-German’ members.
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Horrific conditions in Australia’s refugee centers intended to scare off migrants – doctor


Horrific conditions in Australia’s refugee centers intended to scare off migrants – doctor Watch Live News Preview The Australian government is creating unbearable conditions at its offshore processing centers to send a message to other migrants not to come to the country, Dr John-Paul Sanggaran, a medical officer, who worked at one of such facilities, told RT.
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EU asylum for suspected Istanbul attack mastermind repeatedly blocked his extradition to Russia


EU asylum for suspected Istanbul attack mastermind repeatedly blocked his extradition to Russia Watch Live News Preview A Chechen national suspected of being the mastermind behind the deadly Istanbul airport terrorist attack, earlier received refugee status in Austria, which helped him to repeatedly avoid extradition to Russia on terror charges.
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CIA agent attacked US Embassy guard in Moscow – Russian Foreign Ministry


CIA agent attacked US Embassy guard in Moscow – Russian Foreign Ministry Watch Live News Preview The US uses its media to spread outright lies about Russia, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, dismissing a report by the Washington Post about a ‘US diplomat’ 'beaten' by Russian security. In fact, it was a US spy who attacked a Russian police officer.
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Refugee crisis ‘decisive’ for Brexit, will break EU apart – Austrian FM


Refugee crisis ‘decisive’ for Brexit, will break EU apart – Austrian FM Watch Live News Preview The ongoing refugee crisis played a crucial role in the outcome of the British referendum on the EU membership and could further lead to the collapse of the bloc, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz said.
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Putin lifts Turkey tourism ban


Putin lifts Turkey tourism ban Watch Live News Preview President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree which partially lifts restrictions on Russians’ travel to Turkey, the Kremlin said.
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Icelandic police drag two asylum seekers from church providing sanctuary (VIDEO)


Icelandic police drag two asylum seekers from church providing sanctuary (VIDEO) Watch Live News Preview Video footage shows Icelandic police dragging two asylum seekers of Middle Eastern origin out of a church in Reykjavik that had provided them sanctuary. According to local media, the two were later deported.
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Watch Russian thrill-seekers evade security to climb iconic Eiffel Tower (VIDEO)


Watch Russian thrill-seekers evade security to climb iconic Eiffel Tower (VIDEO) Watch Live News Preview A group of Russian urban climbers have managed to scale the Eiffel Tower in Paris despite tightened security due to the terror threat. They told RT how they managed to sneak into the iconic landmark and why workers mistook them for terrorists.
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Denmark seizes cash from asylum seekers for first time under new law


Denmark seizes cash from asylum seekers for first time under new law Watch Live News Preview A controversial law allowing the confiscation of cash and valuables from refugees was implemented in Denmark for the first time as police seized tens of thousands of kroner from five asylum seekers who had entered the country on forged passports.
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Only 9% of Germans back NATO buildup in Eastern Europe – poll


Only 9% of Germans back NATO buildup in Eastern Europe – poll Watch Live News Preview Only nine percent of Germans support NATO’s buildup in Eastern Europe, a new YouGov poll found. Two-thirds also agreed with Germany’s Foreign Minister, who recently said the military alliance should abandon its “sabre-rattling” at Russia’s doorstep.
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13yo Israeli girl stabbed to death in her bedroom by Palestinian in occupied West Bank


13yo Israeli girl stabbed to death in her bedroom by Palestinian in occupied West Bank Watch Live News Preview A 13-year-old Israeli girl was fatally stabbed in her bedroom by a Palestinian assailant, dying later in the hospital. The attacker, reportedly aged 17-19, was shot by locals. The incident occurred in a fenced Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank.
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New footage shows Istanbul airport attacker frantically looking for victims (VIDEO)


New footage shows Istanbul airport attacker frantically looking for victims (VIDEO) Watch Live News Preview CCTV footage has caught one of the attackers at Istanbul Ataturk Airport smashing his rifle on the floor in frustration over being unable to find new victims.
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Coptic Christian priest killed in 'hail of bullets' outside Egyptian church


Coptic Christian priest killed in 'hail of bullets' outside Egyptian church Watch Live News Preview A Coptic Christian priest has been killed in “a hail of bullets” outside The Church of the Martyr of St George in Sinai, Egypt.
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Putin: Rivalry for world’s resources increasing, some try to disregard all rules


Putin: Rivalry for world’s resources increasing, some try to disregard all rules Watch Live News Preview The world is seeing ever-stronger competition for resources, and some players try to disregard all the rules, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that potential for conflict is growing worldwide.
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13 people, including 3 foreigners, detained over Istanbul airport attack – reports


13 people, including 3 foreigners, detained over Istanbul airport attack – reports Watch Live News Preview Turkish police have detained 13 people, including up to three foreign nationals, suspected of being linked to the triple suicide bombing at Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport that killed 41 people and injured 239, Turkish NTV news outlet reports.
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250 ISIS fighters reportedly killed in US airstrikes on convoy near Fallujah (VIDEO)


250 ISIS fighters reportedly killed in US airstrikes on convoy near Fallujah (VIDEO) Watch Live News Preview US defense officials claim at least 250 Islamic State fighters were killed and around 40 trucks destroyed in a series of US airstrikes near the Iraqi city of Fallujah, which was a key Islamist stronghold before being recently liberated by Iraqi forces.
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US-backed rebels seize 10k+ troves of ISIS documents on doorstep of Syrian Manbij


US-backed rebels seize 10k+ troves of ISIS documents on doorstep of Syrian Manbij Watch Live News Preview The US-backed rebels have seized piles of propaganda leaflets, maps and cellphones as they push to recapture the Syrian city of Manbij. A batch of more than 10,000 documents also contains textbooks, laptops, and digital storage devices.
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Nobel laureates to Greenpeace: ‘Abandon your campaign against GMOs’


Nobel laureates to Greenpeace: ‘Abandon your campaign against GMOs’ Watch Live News Preview Over 100 Nobel laureates have signed a letter asking Greenpeace to halt its campaign against genetically modified crops and feeds, especially Golden Rice. They argue that GMOs can offer life-saving food sources to the world’s poorest regions.
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Black box data points to fire on board EgyptAir MS804 flight before crash


Black box data points to fire on board EgyptAir MS804 flight before crash Watch Live News Preview Data retrieved from the crashed EgyptAir flight recorders has confirmed reports suggesting that the plane caught on fire before disappearing from radars and plunging into the Mediterranean, killing 66 passengers in May, investigators said.
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'Something is moving in Italy': Liguria adopts resolution to lift anti-Russia sanctions


'Something is moving in Italy': Liguria adopts resolution to lift anti-Russia sanctions Watch Live News Preview The parliament in Liguria in northwestern Italy has voted in favor of a resolution to recognize Crimea as part of Russia and lift anti-Russia sanctions. Liguria became the second region to adopt the resolution, with more votes expected in other parts of Italy.
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HRW, Amnesty call on UN to suspend Saudi Arabia from Human Rights Council


HRW, Amnesty call on UN to suspend Saudi Arabia from Human Rights Council Watch Live News Preview Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called on the United Nations General Assembly to “immediately suspend” Saudi Arabia from the UN Human Rights Council because of numerous serious human rights violations.
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