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300+ officers join manhunt in rural France for ex-soldier hiding in woods after firing at police (PHOTOS)

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of officers have been deployed in France, along with helicopters, to find and capture an armed suspect with a military background who fired shots at police and fled into a forest. … Read More >300+ officers join manhunt in rural France for ex-soldier hiding in woods after firing at police (PHOTOS)

Anti-Bibi bloc inches closer to ousting unsinkable Israeli PM as Netanyahu’s last-ditch bid for government rotation rejected

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Political forces seeking to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have days to form an unlikely cross-spectrum coalition. The survivalist politician on Sunday offered a three-way rotational premiership, but was rejected. … Read More >Anti-Bibi bloc inches closer to ousting unsinkable Israeli PM as Netanyahu’s last-ditch bid for government rotation rejected

EU

Europeans can now take a beach holiday. But does their summer relaxation signal a new wave of Covid contagion’s on the horizon?

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

As travel destinations reopen, new Covid-19 strains threaten the tourist industry’s revival. RT asked the experts whether the relief from lockdown stress is set to bring about another surge in infections. … Read More >Europeans can now take a beach holiday. But does their summer relaxation signal a new wave of Covid contagion’s on the horizon?

WATCH: Tens of thousands march against President Bolsonaro’s response to Covid in Brazil

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Nationwide protests were staged in Brazil as people expressed their disapproval of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, demanding vaccination for everyone. … Read More >WATCH: Tens of thousands march against President Bolsonaro’s response to Covid in Brazil

Cargo rocket launched into orbit by China will drop off stir-fried dishes for future space station staff

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

China on Saturday successfully launched a cargo rocket to stock up the core module of its in-construction space station, Tiangong. The supplies include traditional cuisine, even allowing the future crew to feast on fried dishes. … Read More >Cargo rocket launched into orbit by China will drop off stir-fried dishes for future space station staff

Hybrid of UK and Indian coronavirus variants found in Vietnam – health minister

Posted on June 1, 2021By Editor

A new mutation of the coronavirus with characteristics of both the UK and the Indian variant was detected in Vietnam, the country’s top health official has announced. … Read More >Hybrid of UK and Indian coronavirus variants found in Vietnam – health minister

World

Amid pushback over platform-merging update, WhatsApp backpedals on threat to lobotomize messenger for refuseniks

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

WhatsApp functionality will not be limited for users who did not accept the messenger’s new controversial rules, the company said. The rules change, which benefit owner Facebook’s monetization, sparked a global outcry. … Read More >Amid pushback over platform-merging update, WhatsApp backpedals on threat to lobotomize messenger for refuseniks

Russia

Moscow & Beijing send invitations to foreign space agencies to join Sino-Russian project to build a research station on moon

Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021By Editor

Two months ago, Russia and China signed an agreement to create an international lunar research station, in what was seen by many as a move away from NASA. Now, Moscow and Beijing have invited other nations to join the project too. … Read More >Moscow & Beijing send invitations to foreign space agencies to join Sino-Russian project to build a research station on moon

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Belarus to erect vaccination tents at border for foreigners who wish to enter country to get Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 jab

Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021By Editor

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has revealed new plans to re-open his country’s borders for residents of foreign countries who wish to receive a vaccination against Covid-19 with the Russian-made Sputnik V jab. … Read More >Belarus to erect vaccination tents at border for foreigners who wish to enter country to get Russian-made Sputnik V Covid-19 jab

Exports of Russian crude to US soared to 12-year high despite ongoing political tensions

Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021By Editor

US daily imports of Russian oil have hit new highs, despite tough talk on a wide range of issues, including energy. In March, the nation purchased Russian crude and oil products in volumes not seen since 2009. … Read More >Exports of Russian crude to US soared to 12-year high despite ongoing political tensions