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  Last update: 16:31 18.10.2019

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  Russia

  Mikhail Gorbachev Has Sent Vladimir Putin Mystery Letter of Advice on Global Affairs – Reports

  Gorbachev was the last General Secretary and President of the Soviet Union, leading the country until its collapse in 1991.

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  Last update: 16:27 18.10.2019

  16:27 18.10.2019

  Viral

  South Park Derides LeBron James Over Response to China-NBA Controversy

  One of the series’ characters quoted word-for-word LeBron James’ comments that there may be “ramifications” for exercising one's freedom of speech.

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  Last update: 16:26 18.10.2019

  16:26 18.10.2019

  Middle East

  Tear Gas and Rubber Baton in Beirut: Lebanese Rise Up Against WhatsApp Tax - Photos

  On Friday morning, Lebanese security forces used tear gas and rubber batons in downtown Beirut to disperse protesters demonstrating against the tax policy of the coalition government of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Activists blocked the southern exit of Beirut and the highway to Damascus.

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  Last update: 14:46 18.10.2019

  14:46 18.10.2019

  Asia & Pacific

  Berrylicious Blunder! Pakistani Minister Cracks Up Twitter With Spelling Gaffe

  New Delhi (Sputnik): The gaffe occurred after Pakistani Minister Fawad Chaudhry met Denmark's Ambassador to Pakistan for talks on building a science and technology partnership.

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  Last update: 13:48 18.10.2019

  13:48 18.10.2019

  Europe

  Swedish Government in Hot Water Over New Bid to Weed Out 'Islamophobia'

  Critics of Sweden's priority to stop 'Islamophobia' have suggested that the government inadvertently runs Islamists' errands, effectively providing them with a shield from criticism.

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  Last update: 16:08 18.10.2019

  16:08 18.10.2019

  Russia

  Icebreaker, Warships, a Submarine: What Else Rests at the Bottom of the Baltic Sea?

  The Baltic Sea is rich not only in underwater amber deposits, its blue depths hide other treasures. Kaliningrad wreck divers know this like no one else.

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  Last update: 15:22 18.10.2019

  15:22 18.10.2019

  Viral

  Ice, Ice, Baby: Lady Gaga Takes Chilling Bath After a Tumble (Literally) With a Fan Onstage

  Even as some people seemed initially concerned about Lady Gaga’s wellbeing immediately after her fall, the singer promptly return onstage and resumed her performance.

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  Last update: 14:42 18.10.2019

  14:42 18.10.2019

  Europe

  Video, Photo: Climate Activists 'Extinction Rebellion' Protest in London

  'Extinction Rebellion' is a global environmental movement founded in the UK in 2018. Its stated aim is to use civil disobedience to attract government attention to the issue of climate change.