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  Last update: 11:10 11.12.2019

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  Society

  Muslim Prayer Call as Part of 'Diversity Event' in Swedish Church Raises Eyebrows

  The Church of Sweden, Europe's largest Lutheran denomination, has been leaking members at an alarming rate in recent years.

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  Last update: 10:40 11.12.2019

  10:40 11.12.2019

  Middle East

  Turkey May Close Incirlik Air Base for US Over Sanctions Against S-400 Purchase - Foreign Minister

  Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ankara will not abandon the Russian S-400 air defence systems in order to buy American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems.

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  Last update: 10:55 11.12.2019

  10:55 11.12.2019

  Business

  Saudi Aramco Shares Open Above IPO Price in First Day of Trading

  Last week, the Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas enterprise raised $25.6 billion after it launched an initial public offering that put Aramco's total value at an estimated $1.7 trillion.

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  Last update: 10:02 11.12.2019

  10:02 11.12.2019

  Russia

  Russia Not Seeing US Political Will to Extend New START Treaty - Deputy Foreign Minister

  WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Russia hasn't seen Washington demonstrate the political will to extend the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) as the United States is only studying the possibility of prolonging the last remaining arms control deal between the two countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.

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  Last update: 10:12 11.12.2019

  10:12 11.12.2019

  Sport

  What’s It Like to be More Ripped Than Your Husband? This Russian Bodybuilder Has the Answer

  Nataliya Kuznetsova, a powerlifter and bodybuilder, is boasting a truly terrifying physique that would compel most gym-goers to shatter the mirror and grab the barbell.

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  Last update: 10:26 11.12.2019

  10:26 11.12.2019

  Europe

  Moscow Hopes for ‘New Beginning’ in Relations With EU in Coming Years

  BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The Russian permanent representative to the European Union has expressed his belief that relations with the bloc have every chance to see a restart after the new leadership has taken the helm in Brussels in early December.

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  Last update: 08:44 11.12.2019

  08:44 11.12.2019

  Military & Intelligence

  Russian Frigate Launches Kalibr Cruise Missile in Black Sea - Video

  One cruise missile has hit a coastal target located at a distance of 250 kilometres in 137 seconds. The Kalibr’s flight path was monitored by supersonic fighters, and the impact was recorded using drones.

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  Last update: 11:40 11.12.2019

  11:40 11.12.2019

  Sport

  Christiano Ronaldo Boots Balls in the Air in Temper Tantrum at Juve Drill

  Juventus FC and their star striker Cristiano Ronaldo are gearing up to take on Bayer Leverkusen in their final Champions League group game Wednesday, as the team are already through to the last 16 as winners of Group D after four victories and an opening draw in Madrid.