Follow RT on Argentina ace Lionel Messi and American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe claimed the awards for the best male and female player in the world at The Best FIFA Football Awards in Milan, Italy. Messi was named the winner of the prestigious men’s award after another impressive season with Barca as he helped the…
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Afghanistan’s Taliban lifts ban on WHO activities – spokesman
Follow RT on Afghanistan’s Taliban insurgency has lifted a ban on World Health Organization (WHO) activities in areas under the militants’ control, a spokesman for the Islamist group said. The move reverses its previous stance which had been complicating efforts to eradicate polio. Click Here: Golf special The Taliban banned the WHO and the International…
Residents told to stay indoors as INFERNO envelopes chemical plant in Rouen, France (PHOTO/VIDEOS)
Follow RT on A massive blaze at a chemical factory in Rouen, France has prompted officials to close schools and direct nearby residents to stay indoors, amid reports that the fire could have a dangerous impact on the environment. Around 200 firefighters were called to the scene after the plant, operated by US multinational Lubrizol…
Pelosi announces IMPEACHMENT inquiry over Ukraine call, Trump says it will help him win elections
Follow RT on President Donald Trump has called a looming impeachment inquiry against him a “positive,” saying it will help him “win the election.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the investigation shortly afterwards. Speaking to reporters at the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump said that impeachment would be “a positive for me,” adding…
Former French President Jacques Chirac has died at age 86
Follow RT on Former French leader Jacques Chirac has died at age of 86, his family reported. Apart from two presidential terms, he held several other offices in his political career, including the mayor of Paris and the prime minister. Chirac led France between 1995 and 2007 on a liberal conservative platform derived from the…
Boris Johnson calls parliament ‘paralyzed,’ taunts opposition over boos and cries of ‘resign!’ (VIDEOS)
Follow RT on UK PM Boris Johnson said he believes the Supreme Court was “wrong” to rule his decision to prorogue a “paralyzed parliament” and accused the opposition of “sabotaging” Brexit, as shouts and boos rocked the House of Commons. In a raucous statement to the Commons on Wednesday, a day after the UK’s highest court ruled…
US sanctions wreak havoc on Venezuela as Washington plays ‘lifesaver’ with aid dollars
Follow RT on Despite years of devastating US sanctions on Venezuela, White House officials have painted themselves in the role of savior for the country, lavishing favored political operators with millions in aid as average citizens suffer. Just one day after Washington announced a $52 million aid package for the Venezuelan opposition – pledging “full…
Lukaku: Shaw has been Man United's player of the season
The Belgian says the defender’s hard work has paid off and his performances deserve recognition Luke Shaw has been Manchester United’s player of the season, according to teammate Romelu Lukaku. The left-back set up Lukaku for the first goal in Wednesday’s 3-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace with a driving run from deep, as…
Sterling felt more title pressure at Liverpool than Man City
The England winger was part of the Reds side that came desperately close to winning the title in 2014 before missing out to Manchester City Raheem Sterling does not feel Manchester City will come under the same level of pressure as Liverpool during the Premier League title run-in. City forward Sterling enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough campaign…
Real Ukrainegate: America midwifed the mess, and now wants Europe to pay
Follow RT on Now that US military aid to Kiev has been weaponized in the rapidly heating civil war in Washington itself, it would be the perfect time to confront the fact that US meddling was primarily responsible for the chaos in Ukraine. At the heart of the latest “scandal” in Washington is the accusation…