c ‘Heavy rush’: Delhi launches website for residents to buy alcohol without massive queues...it GOES DOWN in an instant By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:20:00 +0000 The Indian capital’s attempt to stop people lining up in front of liquor shops, often in violation of social distancing norms, has suffered a setback after a website created to allot time for a store visit crashed due to overload. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Documents don’t forget: Leaked 1996 court file shows Biden accuser Tara Reade told of ‘sexual harassment’ in his office By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:31:00 +0000 A court document has surfaced showing that Tara Reade – a former Senate staffer for Joe Biden who has accused him of sexual assault – told her then-husband she was harassed while working in his office. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c ‘Second phase’: Denmark to reopen museums and cinemas from June 8 By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:14:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Ankara claims reports of faulty PPE shipment to UK are part of campaign to ‘defame’ Turkey By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:39:32 +0000 Media reports about a large shipment of Turkish-made personal protective equipment (PPE) failing quality standards upon arrival in the UK are baseless smears, Ankara has claimed. The story has caused headaches for Downing Street. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Victory Day karaoke: Russian flashmob invites ANYONE to iconic WWII sing-along in 100+ languages By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:46:39 +0000 A one-of-the-kind Russian website has enabled anyone to pay vocal tribute to the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat – by performing a beloved Russian Victory Day song with lyrics available in multiple languages. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Hong Kong legislature descends into chaos as lawmakers BRAWL (VIDEOS) By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:05:09 +0000 Lawmakers in Hong Kong engaged in an apparent game of capture the flag, which quickly descended into a pushing, shoving and shouting match as a row over electing the chairman of a key committee intensified. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Red handed: France-based footballer issues grovelling apology after arrest for masturbating in public By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:13:05 +0000 Angers star Farid El Melali has issued a remorseful apology after he was arrested by police for allegedly masturbating while staring into the window of a neighbor's apartment - hours after signing a new contract with his club. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c British designers create typographic tribute to cities affected by World War II By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:30:11 +0000 Designers Liam + Jord have created a series of minimalistic history-inspired “logos” for cities affected by World War II as part of RT’s tribute project #VictoryPages featuring cities such as Moscow, Warsaw, Berlin, and Hiroshima. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c US oil companies are cutting production much faster than expected By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:32:09 +0000 The United States is on track to cut 1.7 million barrels of oil production per day, according to Reuters calculations of state and company data shared on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Kim Jong-un sends VERBAL MESSAGE to China’s Xi, commends him for battling Covid-19 By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:37:45 +0000 Delivering another blow to subsiding death rumors, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has apparently reached out to his Chinese counterpart, praising Beijing’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Vietnam protests Beijing’s ‘unilateral fishing ban’ in S. China Sea By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:51:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Son of a gun: Spurs striker Son Heung-min signs off with 'top performer' prize after completing military training in South Korea By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:23:00 +0000 He's a feared marksman on the football pitch but Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is also a crack shot on the shooting range, being given a top performer award on completing his military training in South Korea. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Australia sets road map to end most restrictions by July – PM By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:40:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Scientists witness true violence of Jupiter’s FEROCIOUS storms in greater detail than ever before By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:40:05 +0000 A years-long observation program of the planet Jupiter has revealed some of the most detailed images ever captured of the gas giant, exposing the truly bizarre nature of its ultraviolent, planet-wide storms. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Georgia recalls envoy from Kiev as its ex-President Saakashvili, a wanted man back home, lands top govt job in Ukraine By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:51:00 +0000 Tbilisi is recalling its ambassador from Kiev for consultations, a day after Ukraine elevated Mikhail Saakashvili, the fugitive ex-president of Georgia who faces embezzlement charges at home, to the head of Ukraine’s reform body. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c OAN demands Vanity Fair retract ‘malicious’ & ‘defamatory’ claims that Donald Trump Jr. invested in network By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:03:54 +0000 The President of One America News Network, Charles Herring, has published a blistering letter calling on Vanity Fair to retract claims that Donald Trump’s eldest son secretly bought a stake in the news outlet. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c America facing debt ‘conundrum’ – former Fed insider tells Boom Bust By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:08:25 +0000 The US 10-year Treasury bond yield fell 0.7 percent in response to the latest report of jobless claims. That comes a week after the Treasury said it would borrow a record $2.99 trillion this quarter, and launch a 20-year bond. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c NBA star Giannis apologizes after hacked Twitter account posts racist rant & attacks on Curry and Bryant By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:35:17 +0000 Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has apologized after a series of racist tweets appeared on his social media timeline, with the Milwaukee Bucks star later saying that he was a the victim of a large-scale online hack. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Australia reports ‘surge’ in illegal hydroxychloroquine imports as people seek alternative treatments for Covid-19 By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:43:27 +0000 Australian authorities have reported a spike in drug smuggling – but not the kind they usually deal with. Aussies are importing hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial medication used as a controversial antidote to Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Barcelona’s beaches partially open as Spanish govt decides on next steps to exit lockdown By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:55:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Novak Djokovic blasted for bizarre 'mind power' theory By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:05:00 +0000 After the backlash over his anti-vaxxer stance, Novak Djokovic has faced fresh criticism for suggesting that people can alter the make-up of food and water by using mind power and emotions. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Elon Musk says Tesla to resume 'limited operations' at its California plant By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:23:07 +0000 US electric-car maker Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has told employees that its plant in Fremont, California will be reopened on Friday. It comes as California allows state manufacturers to start reopening following the lockdown. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Indian court asks govt to reply over challenge to mandatory coronavirus app By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:45:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c China will work ‘to prevent rebound of coronavirus outbreak’ amid pressure from imported cases By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:14:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c German intel say US-fueled ‘China lab theory’ is smokescreen for Trump’s flaws in fighting Covid-19 – report By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:15:42 +0000 The White House’s persistent claim that Covid-19 is a Chinese lab creation is nothing but a calculated move meant to divert Americans’ anger away from how Trump handles the crisis, German spies reportedly believe. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Not your average goalie: Meet Mikayla Demaiter, the 'world’s hottest hockey player' (PHOTOS) By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:27:05 +0000 As with the majority of Canadians, Mikayla Demaiter was in love with ice hockey and dreamed of achieving great things in a sport that is almost sacred in her homeland. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Kill it with fire? Tree pollen burns away as if by magic in surreal scene in Spanish park By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:39:08 +0000 As Spain gradually lifts its coronavirus lockdown, some residents were treated to a rare and mesmerizing spectacle as a vast, pure-white veil that covered a local park just burned away before their very eyes, as if by dark magic. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Pandemic unleashing ‘tsunami of hate and xenophobia,’ UN chief says By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:51:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c China should TRIPLE nuclear arsenal to deter ‘warmongering’ US, editor of state-run Global Times argues By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:55:17 +0000 China should drastically increase its stockpile of nuclear warheads to dissuade the United States from pursuing its strategic ambitions abroad, the editor of the Global Times has urged. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c EU’s top court claims it has sole jurisdiction over European Central Bank's money-printing decisions, rejecting Germany’s concerns By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:14:18 +0000 The European Union’s highest court said on Friday it alone has legal authority over the European Central Bank (ECB). It rejected the recent ruling in Germany questioning the ECB’s power to print money without members’ consent. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c ‘It’d be called an invasion’: Trump says he’d use ARMY to raid Venezuela as he doubles down on denial of ordering botched plot By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:00 +0000 US President Donald Trump has dismissed claims the foiled plot to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had government backing, insisting he’d have done it differently – as a proper “invasion” with an “army.” Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Release the hounds! Singapore deploys ROBOT DOG to help enforce social distancing (PHOTOS, VIDEO) By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:46 +0000 Singapore has taken the monitoring and enforcement of social distancing to a whole new level, opting to deploy a robot dog, backed by a fleet of drones, to make sure citizens keep their hands to themselves to combat coronavirus. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c 'I'm not immune to this': Footballer who TWICE flouted lockdown for orgy & home-cooked meals blames media for HARASSMENT By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:00 +0000 Manchester City’s Kyle Walker has asked the media to end their “harassment” of him and his family for the sake of his mental health after AGAIN being caught flouting UK lockdown rules to collect home-cooked meals. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Conor McGregor to monitor UFC 249 'health and safety' as he eyes July return - manager By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:41:33 +0000 Conor McGregor will be a keen observer of this weekend's UFC 249 event according to his manager Audie Attar, who says that the Irishman wants to gauge the UFC's health and safety measures before entertaining a return to the cage. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Switzerland to lift some curbs on migration from Europe, considers opening borders with neighbors By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:53:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Champ sh*t only: UFC 249 headliner OFFICIAL as Ferguson & Gaethje make weight ahead of keenly-anticipated showdown (VIDEO) By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:19:34 +0000 Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje have both successfully made weight ahead of the UFC's first fight card in nearly two months on Saturday night, in what promises to be a fiercely violent affair between the two lightweight stars. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c British coastguards rescue more than 120 migrants on 7 boats in Channel By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:29:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Worst month since Great Depression: US unemployment rate soars to 14.7%, with 20.5 million jobs lost in April By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:46:15 +0000 The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday that the coronavirus shutdown has slashed a record number of jobs from nonfarm payrolls, sending the unemployment rate to record highs. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Trump says ‘sick man’ Comey and ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden tried to take him down, warns ‘it’s all coming out’ By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:57:40 +0000 A day after the Justice Department dropped charges against Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump is accusing Joe Biden and a host of Obama administration officials of trying to sabotage his presidency, saying “it’s all coming out.” Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Which of Europe's footballing elite could be the biggest WINNERS and LOSERS from the coronavirus chaos? By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:04:00 +0000 Football across Europe is edging ever closer to a return from its coronavirus-enforced hiatus, but which teams could benefit most from the break? We look at what the Covid-19 chaos could mean for the European big boys. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Kiev won’t reciprocate to Georgia’s move and recall ambassador after Saakashvili headed Ukraine’s reform body By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:12:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c US attempts to push Covid-19 China lab theory undermine plan for independent probe into virus' origin – reports By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:26:55 +0000 The push for a comprehensive inquiry into the origin of the novel coronavirus is being hampered by the US narrative that Covid-19 may have stemmed from a lab in China, Australian diplomatic and intelligence sources told Reuters. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Milan branded a ticking Covid-19 time 'BOMB' by Italian virologist as people flout precautions after lockdown eased By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:46:28 +0000 People snapped grouping together at popular spots in Milan, defying social-distancing rules just days after the city eased its lockdown, have prompted an Italian virologist to compare it to a ticking coronavirus infection ‘bomb.’ Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c 'Craven and repugnant': Dem Feinstein roasted for attack on Biden accuser Reade after backing Blasey Ford during Kavanaugh fiasco By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:08:12 +0000 Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein is being lambasted for apparent double standards after attacking Tara Reade, the former Joe Biden staffer who alleges the Democrat presidential candidate sexually assaulted her. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c French police break up medical smuggling networks, seize 440,000 face masks By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:05:00 +0000 Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c 'Let's make Curtis Blaydes mad!' Fans take dig at UFC heavyweight with Rachael Ostovich beach bikini post (PHOTOS) By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:10:19 +0000 MMA fans have taken aim at UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes using Rachael Ostovich's new smoking beach snaps as ammunition after Blaydes questioned whether the women's flyweight was fighting in the organisation on merit or on looks. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Venezuela charges two Americans with terrorism and conspiracy over failed mercenary plot By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:13:16 +0000 Venezuela has charged two former US soldiers with terrorism and conspiracy offences for taking part in a botched bid to oust President Nicolas Maduro, the country’s top prosecutor said on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c Coronavirus ‘doesn’t like heat’ & stops being so infectious at just +30°C – Russian health watchdog By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:13:33 +0000 Hot summer days may finally rid humanity of the Covid-19 scourge as the virus becomes almost non-infectious at air temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Russian consumer watchdog. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c UFC 249: Dominick Cruz can cement legacy as bantamweight royalty with win against Henry Cejudo By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:23:56 +0000 Injury-plagued former champ Dominick Cruz makes his return from another extended absence from the cage to challenge Henry Cejudo for bantamweight gold at UFC 249, knowing that a win will mark him out as the best of all time. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
c ‘Situation fragile’: EU says borders should stay closed until June 15 on Covid-19 fears By www.rt.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:37:48 +0000 The European Union will likely keep its external borders shut until June 15, after a recommendation from the European Commission to extend the current Covid-19 travel ban by another 30 days. Read Full Article at RT.com Full Article
