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RT News (17 November, 2021)

Pentagon’s top general reveals whether China can hit US first

USA News

17 November

Pentagon’s top general reveals whether China can hit US first

US Air Force General John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the Pentagon is “very concerned” about China’s recent hypersonic missile test. He called it a “first use” weapon in a potential nuclear clash.

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USA News

17 November

Capitol Riot's ‘QAnon Shaman’ gets prison sentence

Jacob Chansley, better known as the ‘QAnon Shaman,’ has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the January 6 US Capitol riot. He pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official government proceeding.

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USA News

17 November

Rittenhouse judge: Media coverage of trial ‘irresponsible’ and ‘frightening’

The Wisconsin judge presiding over Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial is rethinking whether he will allow future cases to be televised, citing “grossly irresponsible” and “scary” media coverage.

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Russia & Former Soviet Union

17 November

Belarus announces ‘temporary’ closure of oil pipeline to EU

Belarus has announced “unscheduled repairs” are needed on a branch of the ‘Friendship’ pipeline carrying oil supplies from Russia through the country to a number of EU states, insisting that maintenance work will take three days.

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World News

17 November

Covid jab compensation claims soar in Australia

Australia’s government could be forced to spend tens of millions in payouts after receiving more than 10,000 compensation claims from people who suffered side effects and loss of income due to Covid-19 vaccines.

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UK News

17 November

British F-35 jet crashes into Mediterranean – MoD

A Royal Air Force (RAF) F-35 jet crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday after the pilot safely ejected. It's the first incident reported for the UK's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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World News

17 November

Sweden rolling out Covid passes next month

The Swedish government has announced plans to introduce mandatory Covid-19 passes starting next month, amid rising infection rates in Europe. The passes will be required to attend any indoor event with 100 or more participants.

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17 November

Olympic bosses have just made it even easier for trans athletes to beat women

The decision by the International Olympic Committee to scrap rules on hormone levels for male-born trans women athletes is bad news for elite female sports stars. It creates a shameful mismatch that makes a mockery of fair play.

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Business News

17 November

Iconic US sports arena to be renamed after crypto exchange

A Singapore-based crypto exchange has scored one of the biggest naming rights deals in sports history with the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Sport News

17 November

Iran women’s goalkeeper responds to accusations of being a man

The goalkeeper of the Iran women's national football team has reacted to accusations that she is a man, reportedly accusing rivals Jordan of bullying and threatening legal action.

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