Japan’s deputy prime minister, Taro Aso, is in hot water after suggesting Adolf Hitler might have had “the right motives.” He was criticized both at home and abroad, with the US-based Simon Wiesenthal Center saying the remarks were “downright dangerous.” Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Thousands of Syrians refugees are returning home from Turkey just in time to celebrate a major Muslim holiday amid significantly improved security, provided to a great extent by the Russian military and the reconciliation efforts within the de-escalation zones. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
A group of 20 Chinese fisherman has been jailed for between one and three years for illegally fishing endangered species of shark in the protected waters off the Galapagos Islands. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Japan’s prime minister and South Korea’s president have agreed to ramp up pressure on Pyongyang “to the maximum,” seeking tougher sanctions after the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a statement condemning North Korea’s latest missile test. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was heckled twice on Tuesday by right-wing anti-immigrant protesters as she stubbornly defended her open-door refugee policy, one of the most contested issues in the country’s upcoming federal election. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Torrential downpours have been lashing Mumbai since Saturday morning, but inflicted a heavy toll on the city’s beleaguered population and transport infrastructure Tuesday, when the city endured its heaviest rains since 2005. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
North Korea has announced that its latest test of Hwasong-12 missile, observed by the country’s leader Kim Jong-un, was a successful demonstration of Pyongyang’s determination to counter any potential threat stemming from the US’ joint drills with South Korea. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Israeli authorities have bulldozed several EU-funded structures in the West Bank, set up to provide local Palestinian children with an opportunity to get an education near home. While Israel claims the buildings were illegal, Belgium slammed Israel’s actions as “unacceptable.” Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack which left five people dead near the US embassy in Kabul, an act that could be related to president Donald Trump’s recent policy shift on Afghanistan. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
New modifications to the half-a-century old iconic US nuclear bomb might jeopardize the global strategic balance, as the weapon’s characteristics might make it too tempting to not actually bring it to bear, politicians and military experts are warning. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Thirteen civilians have been killed in airstrikes in the Herat province of Afghanistan, the regional governor’s spokesman has confirmed. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Istanbul is in the teeth of a major storm with winds reaching up to 75kph (47mph) and torrential downpours flooding streets and choking the city’s major transport arteries. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
Washington will violate its commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty if it deploys the new B61-12 nuclear bombs to NATO allies in Europe, the Russian Foreign Ministry has warned. The statement comes after the recent second test of the weapon. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…
A new women’s taxi service has launched in Paris aimed at curbing sexual harassment and assault on public transport during the daily commute. Read Full Article at RT.com]]> Continue reading…