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  • US can’t save EU from energy crisis – FT

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 6:36am EDT

    Shale industry representatives say they can’t boost output on short notice and don’t plan to The US is not able to ease the EU’s energy crunch by increasing its shipments of oil and gas, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing shale industry executives. “It’s not like the US can pump a bunch more. Our […]

  • Most difficult winter since 1945 to come – Serbian president

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 6:17am EDT

    Alexandar Vucic attributed his gloomy forecast to both political turmoil and the economic crisis The next six months will be the most difficult period for Europe since the Second World War, due to both the economic and political challenges, Serbian President Alexandar Vucic said on Wednesday.  In a speech closing a two-day parliamentary debate on […]

  • Don’t listen to those asking to stop supporting Kiev, Borrell says

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 4:38am EDT

    Europeans should be taught why confrontation with Russia has to continue, the EU’s top diplomat said The EU must tackle elements of the public that want the Ukraine conflict to be over as soon as possible, and Kiev’s recent offensive in the northeast helped with that, according to Josep Borrell, the top EU official for […]

  • France reveals cost of power price caps

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 4:01am EDT

    The government will spend €16 billion to limit energy price increases to 15%, Finance Minister says The latest measures adopted by the French government to help consumers deal with rising energy prices will cost Paris €16 billion, according to the country’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. According to the plan announced by French Prime Minister […]

  • US banks suffer record deposit outflows – WSJ

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 2:01am EDT

    The Federal Reserve’s inflation-calming moves are reportedly driving money out of the banking system Deposits at American banks plunged by a record $370 billion in the second quarter of the year, the first decline since 2018, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. According to the report, […]

  • India seeks to expand trade with Russia – ambassador

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 1:34am EDT

    Indian firms aim to fill the trade gap left by their competitors from the West, Denis Alipov says New Delhi is exploring the possibility of boosting the export of medicines, agricultural products, electronics and auto components to Russia, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov. “As the problems associated with […]

  • Pentagon finds hypersonic research partner

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 1:14am EDT

    The US military has reached out to Japan for joint research on how to counter the high-tech weapons The Pentagon has agreed to work with Japan to find new ways to defend against hypersonic weapons, as the United States rushes to produce a missile to compete with similar platforms under development in China, and already […]

  • Royal Guard collapses near Queen’s coffin

    RT - Sep 15th 2022 12:16am EDT

    The guard was seen swaying uneasily before falling to the ground A British Royal Guard on duty for a 24-hour vigil following the death of Queen Elizabeth collapsed in front of the monarch’s coffin, with officials rushing to his aid as mourners gathered to mark the queen’s 70-year reign.  Standing just meters from the Queen’s […]

  • US senators press ahead on Russia ‘terrorism’ bill

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 11:24pm EDT

    Moscow has warned of a complete rupture in diplomatic ties should Washington go through with the “terrorism” label US senators from both major parties have introduced legislation seeking to designate Russia a “state sponsor of terrorism,” as well as impose additional economic sanctions, with the lawmakers noting the bill came at the request of Ukrainian […]

  • China’s Xi makes sovereignty pledge on first trip since pandemic

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 10:02pm EDT

    The Chinese leader visited Kazakhstan ahead of a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited Kazakhstan to mark 30 years since the two nations established diplomatic ties, his first trip abroad since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in late 2019, which will later include a meeting with his Russian counterpart.  Xi […]

  • Washington raises Taiwan stakes

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 8:26pm EDT

    The US Senate proposal would give Taipei $4.5 billion in weapons and back membership in international bodies A bill that would commit $4.5 billion in US weapons for “defense” of Taiwan and promote Taipei’s membership in international organizations, among other things, cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday in a 17-5 vote. The Taiwan […]

  • Turkey demands explanation from Kiev over sanctions hit list

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 7:39pm EDT

    A website supported by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry calls for imposing restrictions against Turkish companies working in Russia Turkey has requested “explanations” from Ukraine over what the Turkish media described as a campaign calling for sanctions against Turkish companies, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday. Turkish diplomats took steps to clarify the situation “both […]

  • US rail strike plans threaten further business disruptions

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 7:09pm EDT

    Nearly 115,000 workers could walk off the job, stopping freight and passenger rail traffic Nearly 115,000 US rail workers are poised to go on strike on Thursday at midnight, shutting down 40% of long-distance trade, after negotiations between rail unions and carriers failed to bear fruit. While the end of the “cooling off” period does […]

  • EU country’s government defeated in election

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 4:39pm EDT

    A coalition led by Moderate Party head Ulf Kristersson has narrowly won a majority in the Swedish parliament A four-party opposition coalition led by the Moderate Party’s Ulf Kristersson has officially won the general election in Sweden after Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson conceded defeat on Wednesday. With just a handful of votes remaining to be […]

  • Poland passes reparations bill

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 3:59pm EDT

    The request of $1.3 trillion from Germany is based on flawed research, critics say The lower house of Poland’s parliament voted on Wednesday to demand $1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany for damages incurred during the Nazi occupation. The demand is a controversial one, with researchers saying that some of the atrocities referenced by Warsaw […]

  • Kosovo says it will seek EU membership

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 3:14pm EDT

    Serbia’s breakaway province of intends to apply by year’s end, seeking candidacy perks Kosovo will submit an official application for EU membership by the end of 2022, in order to gain access to the benefits of candidate status, the breakaway province’s foreign minister told local media on Wednesday.  “We said we would apply this year, […]

  • US Jewish orgs clash over teaching ‘white privilege’

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 2:49pm EDT

    The Zionist Organization of America has called for the firing of the Anti-Defamation League’s CEO The conservative Jewish advocacy group Zionist Organization of America has demanded its liberal Jewish counterpart, the Anti-Defamation League, fire its CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, accusing him in a statement released on Monday of turning the organization into a hive of “woke […]

  • Biden suggests new Russia envoy – media

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 1:16pm EDT

    Lynne Tracy previously worked at the US embassy in Moscow President Joe Biden will nominate Lynne Tracy to serve as the US’ new ambassador to Russia, CNN reported on Wednesday. Tracy will replace John Sullivan, who has served in the role since 2019, and her nomination comes at an historic low point in relations between […]

  • India concerned about US military aid for Pakistan

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 12:54pm EDT

    Pakistan’s F-16s have clashed with Indian jets in the skies over Kashmir in recent years Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that he raised concerns about a recent US maintenance package for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets during a call with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday. Singh said he had a “warm and productive” […]

  • Only thing missing is zombie invasion – Spanish PM

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 12:26pm EDT

    Pedro Sanchez says his country has faced major challenges, such as the pandemic and the consequences of the Ukraine conflict The Spanish government has had to contend with a number of critical situations over the past few years, such as the worst pandemic in the last century, and everything but a zombie invasion, Prime Minister […]

  • Nearly half of San Franciscans personally affected by crime – poll

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 11:46am EDT

    While city residents reported being victims at high rates, almost as many said they distrust law enforcement Nearly half of San Francisco residents have been victims of theft in the last five years, and nearly a quarter have been physically attacked or threatened, according to a poll published by the San Francisco Chronicle on Tuesday.  […]

  • Lukashenko trolls EU

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 11:43am EDT

    The Belarusian leader claims he won’t let Europe freeze this winter Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been filmed chopping wood, which he promised to send to the EU amid the looming energy crisis. The video was shared on social media on Wednesday. “Let’s not let Europe freeze. Let’s help our brothers, maybe they’ll help us […]

  • Woman with ‘toy gun’ gets thousands from bank

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 11:25am EDT

    A client took hostages in a Beirut bank claiming that she needed her frozen funds back A Lebanese woman, with a gun she claimed was a toy, took hostages at a branch of Blom bank in central Beirut on Wednesday, demanding to withdraw her own money from a frozen account. It is the second hostage […]

  • UK house prices soar – report

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 11:21am EDT

    The rise in July represents the highest annual inflation rate seen since May 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics Average UK house prices have surged by 15.5% over the year to July, up from 7.8% in the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday. The report highlighted that it’s […]

  • Putin-Xi meeting agenda revealed 

    RT - Sep 14th 2022 11:19am EDT

    The leaders will address the Ukraine crisis and Taiwan tensions during their sit-down in Uzbekistan, the Kremlin has said  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will discuss the Ukraine conflict in depth, as well as the Taiwan issue, when they meet in Uzbekistan later this week, presidential aide Yury Ushakov said on […]