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23 injured after Russian passenger plane makes emergency landing
Russians hailed a miracle on Thursday after a passenger plane carrying 233 people made an emergency landing in a cornfield on the outskirts of Moscow after striking a flock of birds shortly after take-off.
Zenit sporting director arrives in Barcelona to complete Malcom transfer
According to reliable RMC Sport, Zenit St.Petersburg have sent an offer of 41 million euros for Malcom, which is very close to Barcelona’s asking price of 45 million euros.
South Koreans, Russians released days after boat drifts to North Korea
Two South Koreans and 15 Russians returned to South Korea Sunday, about 10 days after their boat drifted into North Korean waters, Seoul officials said.
Comic-turned-president’s party seeks Ukraine parliament majority
Zinaida Kononenko, 63, has voted in every presidential and parliamentary election in Ukraine, hoping that the country's political leaders would improve living standards.
Iran says probe into seized ship depends on crew cooperation
Iran said on Sunday that the speed of its investigation into a British-flagged tanker depends on the cooperation of its crew, after ignoring calls to hand back the vessel.
Severe weather kills six foreigners, injured over 100 in Greece
Six foreign nationals, including two children, were killed and more than 100 other people injured after gale-force winds, rain and hailstorms struck northern Greece late on Wednesday, uprooting trees and collapsing roofs, authorities said.
Donald Trump calls Theresa May ‘foolish’ over Brexit
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Prime Minister Theresa May was “foolish” in her handling of Brexit, as he doubled down on the feud with Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch — whom he called “wacky,” “stupid” and a “pompous fool.”
![[FILE] US President Donald Trump chairs a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 2, 2019. – President Donald Trump warned Wednesday the US federal government may not reopen any time soon, as he stood firm on his demand for billions of dollars in funding for a border wall with Mexico.Addressing a cabinet meeting on the 12th day of the shutdown, Trump warned it “could be a long time” before the impasse is resolved.”It’s too important a subject to walk away from,” said the president, who was to meet later with Democratic and Republican lawmakers. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP)](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/01172909-324x235.jpg "Donald Trump hits back, attacks ex-President Jimmy Carter")
Donald Trump hits back, attacks ex-President Jimmy Carter
U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back Saturday against former President Jimmy Carter’s comments questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 election, saying: “He’s like the forgotten president.”
Jimmy Carter claims Russia won Donald Trump the White House
Former President Jimmy Carter says he believes President Donald Trump actually lost the 2016 election and is only president because of Russian interference.
Theresa May tells Vladimir Putin Russia must end irresponsible activity
British Prime Minister Theresa May told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that Russia must end its "irresponsible and destabilizing activity" for normal relations between the two countries to be restored.
Donald Trump says re-election ‘easier’ if he is impeached
US President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday his chances of retaining the White House in 2020 would be strengthened if Democratic lawmakers start impeachment proceedings against him.
Seven dead in Cambodia building collapse
At least seven people died Saturday when an under-construction building owned by a Chinese company collapsed at a Cambodian beach resort, officials said, as rescuers scoured the giant rubble heap for survivors.
Russians, Ukrainian accused of downing flight MH17
Three Russians and a Ukrainian will face murder charges for the July 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Donald Trump accuses New York Times of treason over Russian grid report
US President Donald Trump has accused The New York Times of “a virtual act of treason,” after it reported the country is stepping up digital incursions into Russia’s electric power grid.
Russia probe puts Donald Trump jr in trouble
The 41-year-old son of U. S President Donald Trump has been ordered to testify before a Senate Intelligence panel on the Russia probe.
Vladimir Putin canvasses common passport for Russians, Ukrainians
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday suggested Ukrainians and Russians should have a common passport, noting it would bring the kindred nations closer, local media reported on Monday.
Donald Trump: Congress ‘can’t impeach’ me
President Donald Trump said Monday that Congress “can’t impeach” him over the findings of the Mueller report into Russian election meddling and his attempts to hamper the investigation.
Vladimir Putin says knew ‘from beginning’ Robert Mueller probe would find no collusion
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he knew from the start that the massive investigation into links between US President Donald Trump’s campaign and Moscow would come up empty.
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PDP: INEC’s claim of not having a place for data storage laughable
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NGF: 36 states to get $4 billion from AFDB
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At least 33 Boko Haram militants were killed by Nigerian troops in a gunfight on Sunday, according to military sources on Tuesday.
Lagos governor makes nine fresh appointments
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed nine new Permanent Secretaries for the state civil service.
Ekiti APC accuses former governor of plot to disrupt festival
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state has accused former Gov. Ayo Fayose and his men of planning to disrupt this year’s edition of Udiroko festival coming up in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.
Bandits kill four persons in Katsina
No fewer than four persons were killed when armed bandits invaded the Tsayu village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday night.
Pep Guardiola: Why Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez did not start against Tottenham
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