(2021-11-07). Inter-confessional Relations in India and Bangladesh Aggravate amid Taliban's Victory in Afghanistan. journal-neo.org 
It is no exaggeration to say that the rise of the Taliban (banned in Russia) to power in Afghanistan is one of those events whose significance goes far beyond the borders of this particular country. In particular, it played, perhaps against the wishes of the Taliban themselves, the role of leaven thrown into the dough …
(2021-11-07). Pentagon "consult(s) with allies and partners" on alleged Russian troops movements. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com USA watches Russian troop movements on border with Ukraine — Pentagon representative USA watches Russian troop movements on border with Ukraine — Pentagon representativeWashington continues to monitor Russian troop movements near the country's border with Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby briefed reporters on Friday. "We continue to watch and monitor unusual Russian military activity …
(2021-11-07). Six systems: Turkey tests long-range missile to replace Russian S-400s. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey test-fires air defense missile Siper Turkey successfully test-fired long-range indigenous air defense missile Siper, a top defense official said on Nov. 6. Different tests of the air defense system, which is planned to enter the army's inventory in 2023, will continue, ƒ∞smail Demir, the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Presidency, tweeted. He said Turkey …
(2021-11-07). Goldman Sachs-backed Russian firm makes a hit IPO in New York. rt.com 
Real estate database Cian raised over $290 million in an initial public offering this week, paving the way for several other intriguing Russian listings. | Cian's American Depositary Shares (ADS) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the Moscow Exchange on Friday. In their debut in New York, Cian's ADS opened 8.7% above the initial price of $16 per share. The listing price put the company's valuation at $1.1 billion. | Also on rt.com | | In total, the firm placed 1…
(2021-11-07). Moscow explains why American ships loaded with precision weaponry are in Black Sea. rt.com 
US warships armed with powerful missiles are sailing into the Black Sea to test whether Russia is ready to counter them, the Russian defense minister said. Moscow believes such a mission may lead to a provocation. | Commenting on the ongoing visits by American warships, including a guided missile destroyer, to the Black Sea, Sergey Shoigu remarked that the Russian military was well aware that such vessels "have long-range precision weapon systems on board" and were not deployed to Russia's underbelly "for a tourist cruise." | That is an almost constant attempt to probe us, to check our readiness, how well our…
(2021-11-07). Ukraine should have bought 'cheap gas' from Russia – ex-PM Timoshenko. rt.com 
Kiev might now face a "catastrophe" since it failed to fill up its underground gas storages, Ukrainian MP and former PM Yulia Timoshenko said, adding that the country could have bought "cheap" gas in the summer. | "We could have pumped 38 billion [cubic meters of gas into the storages] …and we would not have a crisis in our country now," Timoshenko told Nash TV Channel. She also denounced the crisis her nation might likely face in the coming winter due to gas and coal shortages as "man-made." | The politician argued that, in summer, gas was "six times cheaper" than it is marketed now. "We would all have had…
(2021-11-07). Four charged with attempted murder after attack on father & child in Moscow (VIDEO). rt.com 
Four men accused of attacking a father and his son in Moscow have been charged with "attempted murder of at least two persons, including a minor." The incident sparked public outrage. | The suspects confronted two men on a street in southwestern Moscow earlier this week, despite one of the victims having his young son with him. Videos of the incident surfaced online on Friday, causing widespread public anger. | Footage that has since been examined and released by the Moscow Prosecutor's Office shows the four attackers passing the two men at a crossing in the evening and then chasing them through the street. On…
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(2021-11-07). Lenin talks about the October revolution. fightbacknews.org To mark the anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, Fight Back! is circulating the following article by the outstanding Russian revolutionary V. I. Lenin. At the time of the 1917 revolution, the Julian calendar was in use. When the modern calendar was adopted, the revolution of October 25 was celebrated on November 7. | Fourth Anniversary of the October Revolution | The fourth anniversary of October 25 (November 7) is approaching. | The farther that great day recedes from us, the more clearly we see the significance of the proletarian revolution in Russia, and the more deeply we reflect upon the p…
(2021-11-07). Armenian PM highly assesses activities of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh. tass.com According to Nikol Pashinyan, the deployment of Russian peacekeepers to the region is one of the most important and fully implemented provisions of the trilateral statement of November 9, 2020…
(2021-11-07). Russia to deliver large humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in November – envoy. tass.com On these special flights in November will also repatriate Afghan nationals with Russian citizenship, Dmitry Zhirnov said…
(2021-11-07). 'It should not have been allowed': Russia accused of cheating as 'amazing' female tennis stars hail 'unbelievable' cup win (VIDEO). rt.com 
Russian tennis stars are ecstatic after winning flagship women's team trophy the Billie Jean King Cup — but a row has broken out after a former champion publicly accused the team of skulduggery. | American doubles great Pam Shriver appeared to be horrified after the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) stormed to glory at the revamped Fed Cup in Prague, establishing an unassailable 2-0 lead over Switzerland through Daria Kasatkina and newcomer Liudmila Samsonova. | The legend the trophy is now named after watched on from the stands as 22-year-old Samsonova shared her joy at the win, only for fellow retiree Sh…
(2021-11-07). Don't Poke the Bear: Russian Frigate Conducts Drills as US Warships Beef Up Black Sea Deployment. sputniknews.com The USS Mount Whitney amphibious command ship, flagship of the US Sixth Fleet, entered the Black Sea on Thursday, joining the USS Porter, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer already present in the area on a "routine patrol." The Russian Navy has confirmed that it is tracking the warships throughout their deployment.
(2021-11-07). Russia, Turkey try to transpose their Mideast rivalry to Caucasus. asiatimes.com 
When Turkey first proposed its "3+3" format — the three South Caucasus states of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan plus Russia, Turkey and Iran — last December, few thought anything of it. After all, since the Soviet collapse 30 years ago, the region had been largely Russia's back yard, with little space for other actors to …
(2021-11-07). Only OSCE Observers Can Use Drones in Donbass Conflict Zone, Russian Foreign Ministry Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Only observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have the right to use drones in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.
(2021-11-07). Head of Bavaria offers solution to gas shortage ahead of approaching winter. rt.com 
The minister-president of the German state of Bavaria, Markus Soder, has called for a rapid launch of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, saying it would ensure stable gas supplies ahead of the cold season. | "A wise strategy to ensure power supplies is necessary. In this regard, there are good reasons to launch the Nord Stream 2 pipeline soon to bring gas prices to a normal level," Soder said in an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, A…
(2021-11-07). Nuke talks to progress fast if West abandons requests beyond 2015 deal: Iran's FM. ecns.cn Upcoming nuclear talks will progress rapidly if the United States and European parties abandon any requests beyond the 2015 agreement and adopt a constructive approach, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Saturday.
(2021-11-07). 'Always ready' for US & Israel: Iran launches massive military drill. rt.com 
Iran kicked off a large-scale military exercise on Sunday. The maneuvers take place weeks before negotiators are set to meet for a new attempt at salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal. | The drill, dubbed 'Zolfaghar-1400', includes maneuvers in parts of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman, which is connected to the Persian Gulf through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ≠ŸÑ ÿßÿµŸÑ€å ÿ±ÿ≤ŸÖÿߟäÿ¥ ŸÖÿ¥ÿ™ÿ±⁄©…
(2021-11-07). Bavaria's head vows to launch Nord Stream 2 as soon as possible. tass.com "We are withdrawing from coal and nuclear power generation, and the lack of resources is becoming more and more severe," he said…
(2021-11-07). North Korea's Mechanised Troops Stage Artillery Drills in Wake of US-South Korea War Games. sputniknews.com Before it obtained nuclear weapons and missile technology, North Korea used its arsenal of nearly 6,000 conventional artillery systems as a key deterrent against foreign aggression — aiming them at South Korean cities and military bases.
(2021-11-07). Cancilleres de Irán y Rusia dialogan sobre acuerdo nuclear. telesurtv.net La próxima ronda de negociaciones en Viena está programada para el día 29 de noviembre próximo.
(2021-11-07). UK Health Service Must Cope With COVID-19 Issues Without Tough Lockdowns, Union Head Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The CEO of the UK National Health Service (NHS) Providers, Chris Hopson, told Times Radio on Sunday that the NHS must find a way to settle COVID-19 related issues without imposing "draconian lockdowns."
(2021-11-07). French Medical Union Chief Hopes Macron to Encourage Revaccination in Upcoming Address. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – French Medical Trade Union head Jacques Battistoni told Franceinfo he hopes that French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming national address will give "a push forth to booster vaccination."
(2021-11-07). Son of Slain Haitian President Says Was Attacked on Day of His Father's Assassination. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The son of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise, Joverlein Moise, said that he suffered an armed assault on the day his father was shot dead.
(2021-11-07). Path To Extinction Or To A Livable Future. popularresistance.org As climate change leads humanity's march to Armageddon, data surfacing during late 2021 suggests that the march could be much briefer than previously thought. "Nature is starting to emit greenhouse gases in competition with cars, planes, trains, and factories," asserts Robert Hunziker. The Amazon has switched from soaking up CO2 to emitting it. Likewise, the Arctic has flipped from being a carbon sink to becoming an emission source. Permafrost is giving off the three main greenhouse gases (GHGs): CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide. So much Siberian permafrost is melting that buildings are collapsing as methane bombs…
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(2021-11-06). Ethiopian envoy in Russia slams reports on rebels' surrounding Addis Ababa as fake news. tass.com Ethiopian Ambassador to Moscow said that "the actions of the antigovernmental groups are "useless and helpless"
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(2021-11-06). The Unintended Consequence of AUKUS: CHIRUS. anti-empire.com 
Washington and other allied capitals have been abuzz with talk of nuclear submarines since the surprise announcement Some have raised legitimate concerns about the impact of the deal on nuclear non-proliferation. How to prevent myriad other countries from leaping…
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(2021-11-06). Crypto or not? Russian officials comment on the future of digital ruble. rt.com 
The digital ruble, a prototype of which will be revealed as soon as this year, is expected to receive separate legal regulation. The detailed amendments will reportedly be adopted after the experiment, scheduled for 2022. | Unlike conventional digital currencies, the digital ruble will be used as legal tender, according to Alexey Minaev, the deputy director of the Department for Digital Economy Development in the Ministry of Economic Development, as quoted by Izvestia. | Minaev said that this form of money has little to do with cryptocurrencies. | Development of the legal basis will start in January 2022, and…
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(2021-11-06). Russia, Iran believe nuclear deal should be revived in original form — Moscow. rt.com 
The US-snubbed multilateral agreement on Iran's nuclear program should be revived in its original form rather than replaced with a new deal, Moscow and Tehran say. | The position was reiterated during a phone call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. A readout from the Saturday exchange was published by the Russian Foreign Ministry. | "The sides have called for the restoration of the 'nuclear deal' in its original balanced configuration, as endorsed by the UN Security Council," the Russian statement said. | The sides confirmed that this is the on…
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(2021-11-06). Georgian authorities claim jailed opposition figure directing insurrection. rt.com 
Protesters are poised to target government buildings in Georgia and cause traffic chaos in the capital, Tbilisi, at the direction of jailed ex-president Mikhail Saakashvili, the ex-Soviet country's security service has alleged. | The warning about a brewing Maidan-style coup in Tblisi came on Saturday from Georgia's State Security Service. It The protesters will allegedly block go…
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(2021-11-06). Nuclear powers seek to agree positions on non-proliferation – Russia's deputy UN envoy. tass.com Andrei Belousov pointed out that the nuclear powers had been able to agree three statements that were announced at a meeting of the UN General Assembly's First Committee…
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(2021-11-06). Lavrov, Iranian top diplomat call for restoring Iran nuclear deal. tass.com The Russian and Iranian top diplomats also discussed International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi's upcoming visit to Tehran…
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(2021-11-06). CIA chief visited Moscow to warn Russia over troop buildup near Ukraine, CNN says. tass.com The TV channel noted that during his official two-day visit this week, the William Burns also expressed concern that Russia is close to using its gas exports as leverage…
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(2021-11-06). Incidence of COVID-19 among kids rising, says minister. tass.com Over 3,000 children under observation in Russia's Ryazan Region…
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(2021-11-06). Global economic losses from pandemic top up to $10 trillion, says Russian Accounts Chamber. tass.com Head of the Russian Accounts Chamber Alexei Kudrin said that the health systems of the countries around the globe have demonstrated unreadiness for the pandemic…
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(2021-11-06). Russia tries to resolve Iran-IAEA issues: Ryabkov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said that Russia is helping to find a solution to the problems between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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(2021-11-06). US Media Reveals Russian Military's Secret Weapon. sputniknews.com The Pentagon categorises countries such as Russia and China as "near-peer" adversaries or threats. However, in some emergent technologies, Moscow and Beijing have taken the lead, introducing arms into active duty service which are yet to be adopted by the US military-industrial complex.
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(2021-11-06). Report: Biden rushed CIA chief to Moscow to threaten Russia over Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com CIA chief visited Moscow to warn Russia over troop buildup near Ukraine, CNN says CIA director William Burns visited Moscow in order to let Russia know that the US was closely monitoring the alleged buildup of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border. As CNN reported on Friday, citing its sources, the US intelligence chief was …
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(2021-11-06). Videos: F-35s develop nuclear strike role, dropping B61 bombs of sort stored in NATO states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com An invaluable feature from David Cenciotti in The Aviationist. Worth reading in full. The F-35 is now the U.S. Air Force's and NATO's fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft in Europe, where the warplanes are regularly deployed within immediate striking range of Russia in the Arctic and the Baltic and Black Seas. B61 nuclear bombs are stationed …
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(2021-11-06). Military Situation In Syria On November 6, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 5, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 6 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province, 3 — Aleppo province | On November 4, an SAA military convoy entered and stationed at Menagh airport south of Azaz | On November 5, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar | On November 5, unknown gunmen attacked an SAA vehicle near Maliha. An SAA member was killed…
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(2021-11-06). Iran to pursue own demands vigorously in upcoming talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation on Saturday, the foreign ministers of Iran and Russia discussed the resumption of "Vienna" talks on the revival of the JCPOA.
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(2021-11-06). White House to consider not using nuclear weapons first, newspaper says. tass.com Biden's top national security advisers will also study an option to declare that the "sole purpose" of the US' nuclear arsenal is the deterrence of a nuclear conflict…
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(2021-11-06). Iran's intention to return to nuclear deal should not be questioned, says foreign minister. tass.com The deal was aimed at overcoming the crisis regarding Tehran's nuclear program…
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(2021-11-06). Stoltenberg: NATO must enhance effectiveness of its nuclear capabilities. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General addresses annual Nuclear Policy Symposium Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg virtually addressed NATO's annual Nuclear Policy Symposium on Wednesday (3 November 2021), saying that the Alliance is…responding to growing nuclear threats. "We do this by keeping our nuclear deterrence strong," said the Secretary General, "but we must continue to adapt, and enhance the …
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(2021-11-06). U.S. Congress calls on Biden to give more weapons, deploy troops to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The congressmen in question are members of the Republican Party, but any measure aimed at military confrontation with the world's other major nuclear power can count on the enthusiastic support, at least in principle, of both parties in the House and all supposed factions of both at that. U.S. Congress calls on Biden to give …
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(2021-11-06). China lodges protest with US over exaggerating atomic threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Beijing has lodged a protest to Washington over exaggerating "Chinese threat" and unfounded criticism of boosting nuclear power.
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(2021-11-06). Iran, China FMs discuss nuclear talks on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Foreign ministers of Iran and China discussed issues of mutual interest and the resumption of "Vienna" talks on the revival of the JCPOA in a telephone conversation on Saturday.
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(2021-11-06). Lies, lies and nuclear submarines. greenleft.org.au The manoeuvring between French president, the Australian PM and the US President was on full display at the G20, writes Binoy Kampmark.
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(2021-11-06). US Navy sacks three over nuclear sub mishap. asiatimes.com 
With the very real possibility that nuclear attack submarine USS Connecticut — which cost approximately US$3 billion to build — may be retired due to damage from hitting an undersea object, somebody had to pay the price. Say goodnight to three naval careers. According to ABC News, the US Navy has fired the top three …
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(2021-11-06). Taliban Expel 200 Members Suspected of Abusing Power, Source Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Taliban* militants expelled from their ranks around 200 people who were suspected of abusing their power, a source in the special commission created by the Taliban told Sputnik.