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Deutsche Bank Confiscates 20 Tonnes of Venezuelan Gold – Reports
Sputnik 05 Jun 2019
In May, Venezuela reportedly sold 15 tonnes of gold worth $570 million from its central bank reserves, skirting US Treasury sanctions. This brought the South American country’s gold reserves to a 29-year low; they are now worth $7.9 billion ... ....
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'Metal thieves' steal 56-tonne, 23-metre rail bridge in Russia
The Independent 05 Jun 2019
The theft of a 56-tonne, 23-metre bridge structure has prompted a criminal investigation in Russia's Arctic region. Aerial footage circulated on Russian social media in late May showed that the two opposing sections of the bridge were intact, but the central span had mysteriously disappeared. ... We’ll tell you what’s true ... Subscribe now ... 1/10....
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Must We Always Put Up With Demagogues? Historical Cycles And Passions Say Yes
WorldNews.com 05 Jun 2019
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas DarlingHistory has shown demagogues are a dime a dozen. It also shows history itself, along with human passions, repeat themselves, albeit, maybe not the exact same way. But they do repeat. This century is therefore starting to look more like the early part of the 20th century ... Russia and Europe aren’t exempt ... 298....
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Dark web: Hackers sell doctors' identities for $500 in disturbing new trend
The Independent 05 Jun 2019
The identities of doctors are selling on the dark web for $500, new research reveals. Hackers are obtaining all the details needed to pose as a medical professional by targetting hospitals and other healthcare organisations, which possess huge troves of highly valuable data. ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... ....
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US women suspected of Isis ties repatriated from Syria with their children
The Independent 05 Jun 2019
Two American women who were detained for Isis links in Syria have been repatriated to the US together with their six children, the second such transfer between the two countries since the defeat of the terror group’s caliphate. ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... Shape Created with Sketch. Syria at war ... 1/14 ... ....
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Trump dismisses climate change as 'change in weather' after holding talks with Prince Charles
The Independent 05 Jun 2019
Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “a change in weather” just hours after holding talks on the issue with Prince Charles. The US president revealed how the future king spent 90 minutes lobbying him to take action to help save the world for future generations ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... 1/25 ... ....
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German killer nurse admits to 55 murders on eve of verdict
Deutsche Welle 05 Jun 2019photo: AP / /Mark Schiefelbein
Chinese president arrives in Moscow for state visit to Russia
CNTV 05 Jun 2019
MOSCOW, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Wednesday for a state visit to Russia as the two countries are expected to bring their comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination to a new era ... During his stay in Russia, Xi will also attend the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ... ....
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Miley Cyrus shares powerful message after being grabbed by fan in Spain
RTE 05 Jun 2019
Miley Cyrus has shared a powerful message about consent after a video showing a fan grabbing her as she walked through a crowd in Barcelona surfaced at the weekend. The encounter shows the 26-year-old music star being grabbed by the hair and pulled in for a kiss on the cheek by a fan while walking behind her husband, actor Liam Hemsworth....
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Swiss gondola cable rips at Titlis mountain resort
Deutsche Welle 05 Jun 2019photo: Public Domain / Wpcpey
Lexus driver smashes car into railings in high-speed police chase in Hong Kong before escaping ...
South China Morning Post 05 Jun 2019
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Sinai militants kill eight police in Egypt
Business Day 05 Jun 2019
Cairo — Militants killed eight Egyptian police officers on Wednesday at a checkpoint in the Sinai Peninsula, the centre of a long-running jihadist insurgency, the interior ministry said ... Some militants escaped and security forces are following "their movements", the ministry added ... No group has claimed responsibility so far ... AFP ....
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Pakistan’s military to voluntarily cut defence budget
Business Line 05 Jun 2019
In an unprecedented voluntary move, Pakistan’s military has decided to cut the defence budget for the next fiscal year amid an austerity drive launched by the government to solve the cash-strapped nation’s economic woes ... “Voluntary cut in defence budget for a year will not be at the cost of defence & security ... Austerity measures ... Sipri report ... .......
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Islamophobic attacks in Germany sharply decline
Deutsche Welle 05 Jun 2019photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Republicans clash with Trump over Mexico tariffs
BBC News 05 Jun 2019
"There is not much support in my conference for tariffs, that's for sure," said Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell. But he declined to confirm whether his party would draft a measure to block Mr Trump's duties from taking effect ... "There's nothing more important than borders", he said ... ....
