Russian pilot released by Taliban handed over to Russian Embassy
A Pakistani-owned Mil Mi-17 helicopter made an emergency landing in Afghanistan on August 4
View ArticleMedvedev congratulates Fidel Castro on his 90th birthday
Russian Prime Minister noted Castro’s "outstanding achievements for Cuba and for the international community"
View ArticleSituation with Klishina looks like IAAF’s cynical mockery — ROC president
Russian athlete was banned from competing in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games
View ArticleIssue of Klishina’s participation in Olympics to be resolved by Monday — IAAF
The Russian long jumper was banned "on the basis of new information received last week", the IAAF's press service said
View ArticleRussian long jumper Darya Klishina says she is clean and she proved it...
"I will make every possible effort to defend my reputation of a clean athlete," she also said
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Thieves dig tunnel to rob Italian bank despite residents warning police of...
Police in Milan were left red faced after thieves managed to rob a bank, even though they had received warnings from local residents that something fishy was going on in the vicinity. Read Full...
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Nuclear subs, bear cubs & Fidel Castro's other legendary adventures in...
The father of the Cuban Revolution and a central mover and shaker in Latin America, Fidel Castro has turned 90. On his birthday, RT shares some exciting stories of the prominent leader's visit to the...
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Russian women’s fencing team beats Ukraine to win gold in Rio saber final
Russian saber fencers stunned Ukraine in the women’s team final 45-30 earning Russia its sixth gold at the Rio Olympics. Fencing has been extremely successful for Russia at the games so far, with four...
View ArticleRussian women’s sabre fencing team wins gold medals at Rio Olympics
In the final, the Russians defeated Ukraine’s team (45:30). The US team won bronze medals
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NYC imam & assistant fatally shot near Queens mosque
A New York City imam and his assistant have died of their injuries after reportedly being attacked by a lone gunman on their way home from leaving a mosque in Queens. The attack is feared to be a hate...
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Farewell, R2D2: Tributes pour in after death of Star Wars actor Kenny Baker
Star Wars fans are paying tribute to the man behind the film franchise’s lovable droid R2D2, Kenny Baker, who died Saturday at the age of 81 at his home in Preston, northwest England. Read Full...
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Protesters riot, burn cars & properties after fatal officer-involved...
Riots and clashes with police have been reported in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which began after a man was shot dead by an officer during a chase on foot on Saturday. Police say the victim was armed with a...
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Hot air: Trump’s supporters pass out at overheated Connecticut rally
Emergency services were called to the scene of Republic presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally in Connecticut, US, as people began to pass out due to high temperatures and little air inside the...
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German far-right party wants to expel migrants to islands as Merkel tells...
The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party known for its anti-immigrant stance has proposed deporting illegal immigrants and rejected asylum seekers to islands outside Europe. It...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 comes home after successful satellite launch
Space X’s Falcon 9 rocket has taken off from Cape Canaveral with the JCSAT 16 communications satellite in tow. After launching the Japanese satellite into orbit, the rocket landed on a floating drone...
View ArticleBeyond NATO: Proposed Defense Union Should Safeguard European, not US, Interests
The countries of the EU should distance themselves from NATO when creating the newly conceived 'Defense Schengen', retired general Didier Tauzin, a presidential candidate for the 2017 elections in...
View ArticleSpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Blasts Off from Cape Canaveral With Japanese Satellite
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket with Japan’s JCSAT-16 communications satellite was launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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Unrest in Milwaukee after officer-involved shooting leaves one dead
Crowds of protesters gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after an officer fatally shot an allegedly armed man. The rally soon turned violent as protesters set cars and properties ablaze and clashed with...
View ArticleNight of the Living Racoons
This is why leaving food for wild animals by your porch is not recommended.
View ArticleAt Least 5 Fishermen Dead After Shipwreck in Bay of Bengal
According to media reports, at least five fishermen were killed by a shipwreck of a trawler in the Bay of Bengal near the coast of Bangladesh.
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