Ever-Litigious Apple Loses Copyright Battle With China Over iPhone
A Chinese leather goods company has emerged victorious from a copyright dispute in which technology giant Apple objected to its use of "iPhone" branding.
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Mighty Monsanto: Veteran cartoonist fired for pro-farmer, anti-Big Ag piece
A veteran newspaper cartoonist was fired from a local newspaper in the cornbelt state of Iowa, for a piece criticizing Monsanto and other Big Agriculture companies. Read Full Article at RT.com
View ArticleNew Commander, Old Story: NATO Considers 'Resurgent Russia' a Challenge
Newly-appointed NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti on Wednesday mentioned Russia among the challenges NATO faces.
View ArticleLavrov: Russian Military Presence in Syrian Sufficient for Current Goals
Russia has kept a military contingent in Syria that is sufficient for current goals, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Sputnik in an exclusive interview.
View ArticleWho Benefits From US Arms Display in Moldova on Victory Day
Showcasing US military hardware in central Chisinau during the Victory Day celebrations on May 9 will greatly contribute to growing tensions in Moldova as the country hosts the controversial Dragon...
View ArticleRussia does not need another air base in Syria — defense ministry
Practically all aircraft based at the Hmeimim air base have a range long enough to reach any point of Syria
View ArticleSchool in Denmark Forbids Students From Wearing Niqabs in Class
An educational center in the northern Copenhagen suburb of Lyngby has prohibited students from wearing niqabs – a veil covering most of the face, local media reported on Wednesday.
View ArticleLavrov on Su-24 Downing: Turkey Knows Repeat of Scenario is Impossible
The repeat of the November 2015 downing of a Russian jet by Turkey over Syrian territory is impossible because Ankara is aware of safety measures Moscow imposed to prevent further incidents, Russian...
View ArticleRussia's Chechen Troops Hold Drills Near North Pole
A Chechen detachment carried out a military training in the Arctic.
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Clashes, tear gas as police evict 277 asylum seekers from Paris high school...
Police in Paris have deployed tear gas against demonstrators and refugees who protested the authorities’ decision to evict at least 277 asylum seekers who had been living in a high school under...
View ArticlePower Up: French Company Delivers Engine for Russia’s Newest Helicopter
The newest Kamov Ka-62 helicopter has conducted its first flight in Russia. It is equipped with a French-made engine. According to RFI, French manufacturers managed to bypass anti-Russian sanctions,...
View ArticleLavrov: Foreign Troops' Invasion in Syria Unlikely Due to Russian Presence
Ground operations by foreign troops in Syria are unlikely due to Russian military presence in the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Sputnik in an exclusive interview.
View ArticleRussian Defense Ministry Receives New Batch of Mi-17 Helicopters
A new batch of Mil Mi-8/17 transport helicopters has been supplied by the Russian Helicopters company under a Defense Ministry contract, it was announced in a corporate press release Wednesday.
View ArticleChief hockey official: Russian national team combines experience and youth
Vladislav Tretiak, the president of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, says winning silver at the 2016 IIHF World Championship will not be considered a poor result of the national team
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Japanese prefer steak to sushi
Fish consumption is falling in the Land of the Rising Sun, as the younger generation chooses steaks and burgers instead. Read Full Article at RT.com
View ArticleFM: Turkey to Start Issuing New Passports Under EU Visa Liberalization Plan
Turkey will start issuing biometric passports for its citizens under the EU visa liberalization plan next month, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday.
View ArticleRussian deputy FM to take part in Anti-Corruption Summit in London
The International Anti-Corruption summit will take place in London on May 12 on the initiative of British Prime Minister David Cameron
View ArticleLavrov: Moscow Regrets EU Supports Syria Safe Zones Amid Turkey's Blackmail
Russia regrets that the European Union considers supporting a safe zone in Syria proposed by Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Sputnik.
View ArticleThe Promised Land: Sweden Not Good Enough, Iraqis Pack Their Bags
A tendency of returning home instead of waiting for their residence permit applications to be processed is on the rise among migrants in Sweden.
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