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Iraq rebrands homosexuality – Reuters — RT World News

Media companies must use the term ‘sexual deviance’, government regulations have decreed The Iraqi government has reportedly ordered media companies to stop using the word ‘homosexuality’ and replace it with ‘sexual deviance’. With US influence in Iraq receding, traditional Islamic values are making a resurgence. The National Communications and Media Commission of Iraq (NCMC) said on Tuesday that it “directs …

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China claims US ally seeks to ‘permanently occupy’ disputed island — RT World News

Manila accused Beijing of using “excessive” force during a standoff in contested waters last week China has said the Philippines was to blame for a recent spat near the disputed Ren’ai Jiao atoll, which saw a Chinese military vessel unleash water cannons against two of Manilla’s supply ships. Both countries claim the island is part of their sovereign territory. The Chinese …

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US aviation authority refers ‘unruly passengers’ to FBI — RT World News

The agency reported offenses ranging from smoking in the airplane bathroom to “terroristic threats” The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has referred more than three-dozen “unruly” airline passengers to the FBI, vowing to “aggressively” pursue criminal penalties for disruptive travelers as part of a zero-tolerance policy. The FAA said it referred 22 additional passengers to the feds on Tuesday, bringing …

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US deploys 3,000 troops to Middle East — RT World News

The move comes soon after Iran boosted its own naval capabilities with a series of new weapons The US military has deployed thousands of troops and additional naval assets to the Middle East, stressing the need to “deter” Iranian forces after accusing Tehran of harassing commercial vessels and other “destabilizing” actions. The US Navy’s 5th Fleet announced the decision on …

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Washington approves first Abrams tank delivery to Kiev — RT World News

The US-made heavy armor is due to arrive in Ukraine by early autumn, the Pentagon has said Kiev will get its first batch of the US-made Abrams tanks by early autumn, a senior Pentagon official told journalists on Monday. President Joe Biden initially promised the heavy equipment to Ukraine in January. The tanks are ready for delivery, the US Army …

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Germany accused of wanting ‘regime change’ in Poland — RT World News

Berlin is trying to sabotage the Polish economy, Warsaw’s deputy foreign minister has said A leading German politician has called Poland’s ruling party an “enemy” while Berlin-backed media and NGOs are trying to block major economic investments, all with an eye to regime change in Warsaw, Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski has said. “The opposition and its supportive media …

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Businessman killed by his own cheese — RT World News

Dairy boss Giacomo Chiapparini was crushed beneath thousands of wheels of Grana Padano An Italian cheesemaker has been found dead after more than 15,000 wheels of cheese fell from their shelves in his company’s warehouse, Italian media outlets reported on Monday. The 74-year-old man had received multiple awards for his produce. The tragedy took place in a warehouse at Giacomo …

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