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  Last update: 19:50 18.09.2019

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  Middle East

  Iran to Avoid US Sanctions by Bypassing SWIFT, Ditching Dollar in Trade Transactions

  The international SWIFT network banned Iranian banks from its system soon after the US imposed sanctions against the country in November 2018. The ban was preceded by Washington's threats to slap sanctions on the financial network too if it were to continue working with the Islamic Republic's financial institutions.

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  Last update: 19:46 18.09.2019

  19:46 18.09.2019

  Tech

  Plague Inc. in Action? New Pandemic May Kill 80Mln People Across the Globe, Report Warns

  A fresh report by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), co-convened by the World Health Organisation and the World Bank Group, warns that we are underprepared if a new contagion similar to the 1918 influenza pandemic strikes. According to its experts, it is “well past time to act”.

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  Last update: 19:20 18.09.2019

  19:20 18.09.2019

  Viral

  ‘F**k PewDiePie, I Hate Him’: Model Trisha Paytas on Foul-Mouthed Rant Against YouTuber

  The 29-year-old Swede had trolled his fellow YouTuber Trisha over inviting another Internet persona to her studio where she "grossly" "ghosted" him instead of setting up business ties - something the diva failed to forget and forgive.

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  Last update: 17:45 18.09.2019

  17:45 18.09.2019

  Europe

  Police Detain Armed Man Who Threatened to Blow Up Bridge in Kiev, Ukraine - Reports

  An armed man on a bridge in Kiev has fired several shots, spokesman of the National Police of Ukraine Yaroslav Trakalo said, adding that the case has been designated as preparation for a terrorist attack.

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  Last update: 14:16 18.09.2019

  14:16 18.09.2019

  Tech

  Roscosmos Found Out Causes of Hole in Soyuz MS-09, But Will Not Disclose Them

  ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos found out the causes of a “hole” in the Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft, but will not disclose the information, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said.

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  Last update: 16:59 18.09.2019

  16:59 18.09.2019

  Society

  Too Fat to Dance? 50kg British Girl Fired From Marrakesh Hotel Week After Being Hired

  Elena Smith, who was hired by a Marrakesh hotel for dancing performances, was sacked from her job just a week after arrival amid her weight not conforming to the venue’s standards.

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  Last update: 20:28 18.09.2019

  20:28 18.09.2019

  Tech

  Einstein’s Theory Backed by ‘Hairless’ Black Holes Reverberating With Overtones in Space

  Einstein didn’t single out any distinguishing characteristics of black holes other than their mass and spin, and the approach seems to be largely accurate, although leaving some room for scientific contemplation whether there could be something at least slightly "hairy" in the insatiable cosmic void.

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  Last update: 20:25 18.09.2019

  20:25 18.09.2019

  Europe

  German Serial Quran Desecrator Suspected to Be Iraqi Refugee, Despite Allegations Against Right-Wing

  Several mosques in northern Germany have been vandalised over the past month as someone has defiled the Islamic holy book, the Quran, tearing it apart, urinating on it, and smearing it with excrement. Although the police have warned against making hasty judgments, some have blamed right-wing forces for the acts.