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Sorry John, you’re Ivan now! Top Kremlin official wants Alaskans to be treated as citizens of ‘Russian Empire’ after Kurils spat

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Russia’s leading Far Eastern official has said Alaskans should now be considered citizens of the Russian Empire, after the US changed tack to take Tokyo’s side in the battle over the sovereignty of the disputed Kuril Islands. … Read More >Sorry John, you’re Ivan now! Top Kremlin official wants Alaskans to be treated as citizens of ‘Russian Empire’ after Kurils spat

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America forced Tokyo to give up Kuril Islands, yet now it labels its Russian residents as Japanese, ex-diplomat tells RT

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The US’ decision to label residents of the disputed Kuril Islands as Japanese is a “very strange and irregular” move, former Australian diplomat Gregory Clark has told RT, adding it shows “rampant revisionism” on the US’ part. … Read More >America forced Tokyo to give up Kuril Islands, yet now it labels its Russian residents as Japanese, ex-diplomat tells RT

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Iran says some perpetrators of nuclear scientist’s assassination have been identified, arrests have already begun – report

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Iranian security forces have identified some of those involved in last month’s assassination of the nation’s top nuclear scientist, and a number of the suspects have already been arrested, a state-run media outlet has reported. … Read More >Iran says some perpetrators of nuclear scientist’s assassination have been identified, arrests have already begun – report

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Medical journal confirms AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine 70% effective, but confusing test results hinder global rollout

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With AstraZeneca’s long-awaited Covid-19 vaccine approaching UK approval, peer-reviewed data shows the jab to be 70 percent effective. Behind that number, however, lurks a confusing backstory. … Read More >Medical journal confirms AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine 70% effective, but confusing test results hinder global rollout

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Philippines’ Duterte offers resignation if bribe smear proven – but threatens to KILL anyone making false allegations

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made the bold offer to resign if anyone can prove he accepted bribes while in office, but caveated his proposal by threatening to kill anyone guilty of concocting a story. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte offers resignation if bribe smear proven – but threatens to KILL anyone making false allegations

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Turkey threatens ‘grave consequences’ after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling

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Ankara has condemned the seizure of a Turkish vessel in the Mediterranean by forces from east Libya, promising a robust response to the interception and calling for the ship to be allowed to continue its journey. … Read More >Turkey threatens ‘grave consequences’ after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling