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Kim Jong Un says N Korea has hydrogen bomb, becomes powerful nuclear state

The North Korean leader has said the country now has a hydrogen bomb, according to the N. Korean central news agency, and is capable of using it along with nuclear warheads to defend its sovereignty. December 10 2015, 13:25 2 946 views

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‘Why I threw down my medals on Downing Street’: Libya war veteran

Royal Air Force veteran Daniel Lenham served in Iraq and later in Libya during the 2011 NATO intervention. Ahead of his full interview on RT's Going Underground, he explains why he threw his medals down on the pavement outside Downing Street. December 9 2015, 15:58 3 039 views

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Turkey detains & deports Russian journalists investigating ISIS oil trade reports

Russian journalists preparing an investigative report into Ankara's alleged involvement in the oil trade with ISIS have been detained and deported from Turkey. Moscow strongly condemned the treatment of the Rossiya 1 TV crew, demanding explanations. December 9 2015, 10:39 2 988 views

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White House 'disqualifies' Trump over Muslim comments

Donald Trump's toxic and offensive comments about Muslims disqualified him from the presidency, the White House has said, urging the Republicans to disavow the candidate if they wish to avoid the “dustbin of history." December 9 2015, 10:34 2 796 views

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Syrian opposition groups discuss peace push

Three-day conference gets under way in Saudi capital Riyadh without Kurdish groups, which are holding their own meeting. December 8 2015, 18:36 2 783 views

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Eagles of Death Metal on Paris stage with U2

US rock band Eagles of Death Metal have appeared on stage in Paris, less than a month after deadly attacks during their performance in the French capital. December 8 2015, 10:57 2 524 views

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Trump: Ban all Muslim travel to U.S.

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump called Monday for barring all Muslims from entering the United States. December 8 2015, 10:36 2 583 views

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French far-right makes major breakthrough to top regional elections

France's far-right National Front pulled off a historic win on Sunday, topping the vote in the first round of regional elections, in a breakthrough that shakes up the country's political landscape before 2017 presidential elections. December 7 2015, 16:42 2 487 views

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BBC Spoty shortlist: petition to remove Tyson Fury reaches 75,000 signatures

Broadcaster urged to act after boxer's string of sexist comments, including some about fellow Spoty nominee Jessica Ennis-Hill. December 7 2015, 16:31 2 594 views

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Azerbaijan mourns 'many deaths' after oil rig fire (+Video)

Azerbaijan was on Sunday searching for 29 missing oil workers after a storm caused their offshore oil rig to catch fire, as the president ordered a day of mourning. December 7 2015, 15:29 3 119 views

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Thailand increases security following leaked Russian 'IS' warning

Thai police have confirmed that they were warned by Russian intelligence about possible "IS" attacks on tourists. Thailand has increased security around popular tourist spots as its holiday high season begins. December 5 2015, 06:22 2 887 views

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German parliament approves Syria military mission

Parliament authorises Merkel government to deploy 1,200 troops and reconnaissance jets to support anti-ISIL fight. December 4 2015, 16:55 2 773 views

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Firebomb kills 18 in Cairo nightclub

Molotov cocktail hurled at a Cairo nightclub kills 18 people, Egyptian security officials quoted as saying. December 4 2015, 15:14 2 625 views

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Danes reject further integration into EU

Denmark has voted 'no' to further integration into the European Union. December 4 2015, 12:26 2 551 views

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US to open all combat jobs to women

The Associated Press has learned that Defence Secretary Ash Carter will order the military to open all combat jobs to women, and is giving the armed services until January 1 to submit plans to make the historic change. December 4 2015, 11:48 2 834 views

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Russian, Turkish FMs meet for first time since Su-24 shootdown

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu met for the first time here on Thursday after the downing of the Russian fighter jet by the Turkish air force on Nov. 24. December 4 2015, 10:05 2 835 views

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Chechen leader promises revenge to IS militants for executing alleged Russian citizen

A video showing the execution allegedly of a Russian national by IS militants who accused him of working for the Russian security services appeared in the Internet a bit earlier. December 3 2015, 17:59 2 777 views

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Putin: Turkey won’t get away with "tomato bans"

The Russian president has accused Ankara of supporting terrorists but said he considered the Turkish people friendly. December 3 2015, 17:10 2 966 views

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Oil prices down 3%; volatility seen before OPEC

Oil prices fell about 3 percent on Wednesday after US government data showed a 10th straight week in crude builds, but traders cautioned of volatility ahead of this week's OPEC meeting from suggestions of any production cuts. December 3 2015, 16:39 2 591 views

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UK RAF Strikes On Syria Oilfield 'Successful'

RAF Tornado jets have carried out their first air strikes against so-called Islamic State in Syria, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. December 3 2015, 15:28 2 713 views

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Russia presents proof of Turkey’s role in ISIS oil trade

The Russian Defense Ministry has released evidence which it says unmasks vast illegal oil trade by Islamic State and points to Turkey as the main destination for the smuggled petrol, implicating its leadership in aiding the terrorists. December 3 2015, 02:00 3 118 views

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NATO invites Montenegro to join alliance

NATO formally invited the tiny Adriatic nation of Montenegro on Wednesday to become the 29th member of the military alliance in a move that could draw rebuke from Russia. December 2 2015, 16:34 2 555 views

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U.S. Plans to Counter Arms Breach by Russia

Frustrated by Russia's refusal to address the Obama administration's concerns that it has violated a landmark arms control accord, the Pentagon is moving ahead with plans to strengthen defenses in Europe against Moscow's military programs, including the threat posed by cruise missiles, a senior Defense Department official told Congress on Tuesday. December 2 2015, 16:14 2 612 views

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Could Erdogan Close the Straits to Hit Back at Russia Sanctions?

On Saturday, Russia unveiled a raft of economic sanctions against Turkey in retaliation for Ankara's brazen move to shoot down an Su-24 warplane near the Syrian border. Charter flights to Turkey are now banned, Turkish imports will be curbed, visa-free travel is no more, Russian tourism companies are forbidden from selling travel packages that include a stay in Turkey, and Turkish firms will face restrictions on their economic activity. December 2 2015, 02:14 3 578 views

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Russian oil tanker grounded in north Pacific: 3.5 km of shoreline contaminated

Russian emergency services say cleanup operations are underway after an oil tanker was grounded, damaging one of its fuel tanks. November 30 2015, 18:10 3 277 views