World's 5 largest gold nuggets that haven't been melted down
March 05, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Gold has been an attractive asset throughout much of human history. Today's investors use it as a safe haven against market volatility. But where did gold mining start and what does the precious metal look like on extraction? Read More »
'US, UK Instructed' Terrorists to Stage Chemical Attack in Syria - State Media
March 04, 2018 at 03:42 PM
The Syrian government has repeatedly denied any accusations of using chemical weapons, insisting that the country "simply" had none in its possession. Read More »
Daesh Hideaway Full of Weapons Discovered in Iraq (PHOTOS)
March 02, 2018 at 02:54 PM
Iraqi security forces arrested members of the Daesh terrorist group and discovered a warehouse belonging to them in the north of Iraq, in the province of Nineveh. Read More »
‘Long Peace’ or imminent war? Study examines when World War 3 might break out
February 28, 2018 at 03:11 PM
Are we headed towards another world war or is a ‘long peace’ in our future? A new study has examined decades of conflicts to evaluate the likelihood of another global war. Read More »
Terrorists Purposely Escalate Situation in Eastern Ghouta - Russian Military
February 27, 2018 at 10:45 AM
HMEYMIM (Sputnik) - The leaders of the Jaysh al-Islam, Failak al-Rahman and Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist groups (banned in Russia) deliberately escalate the situation in Eastern Ghouta, all attempts by Damascus to help civilians in this area are hindered by militants, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation said Saturday. Read More »
Vatican Supports UN Humanitarian Truce in Syria
February 27, 2018 at 10:41 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - Vatican welcomes the UN Security Council's resolution calling for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for delivery of emergency aid to the Middle Eastern Nation, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Sunday. Read More »
Up to 841 Civilians Killed in US-Led Operations in Syria, Iraq – Coalition
February 26, 2018 at 01:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - At least 841 civilians have been confirmed dead in Syria and Iraq as a result of US-led coalition’s more than a three-year campaign to defeat the Daesh (outlawed in Russia) terrorist group, Operation Inherent Resolve's Combined Joint Task Force said in a casualty report. Read More »
‘Only the beginning’: 2,000yo mummies discovered at major Egyptian tombs (VIDEO)
February 26, 2018 at 12:37 PM
Ancient tombs filled with coffins, mummies, and artifacts have been discovered in Egypt. Archaeologists say this is just the beginning of the discovery, as the site is expected to take five years to excavate. Read More »
Plastic-Free Island: Taiwan to Ban All Single-Use Plastics by 2030
February 26, 2018 at 12:26 PM
A new plan announced by Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets a timetable for completely phasing out single-use plastic items such as straws, cups and shopping bags by 2030. Read More »
Hezbollah Deputy Chief Vows to Defend Lebanon From Israel
February 25, 2018 at 07:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Deputy Chief of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah Shia group Sheikh Naim Qassem vowed that the organization would protect Lebanon from any attempts by Israel to seize the country’s territory, Al-Manar broadcaster informs. Read More »
