Russian Orthodox Christian NHL Player Says Not Wearing 'Pride' Jersey Due to His Faith
Ivan Provorov, a Russian player in the National Hockey League (NHL), sparked controversy on Tuesday night after declining to wear a jersey with LGBTQ+ "Pride" markings during pregame warmups with fellow members of the Philadelphia Flyers team, citing religious objections.
"I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion," Provorov told reporters.
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Ivan Provorov, a Russian player in the National Hockey League (NHL), sparked controversy on Tuesday night after declining to wear a jersey with LGBTQ+ "Pride" markings during pregame warmups with fellow members of the Philadelphia Flyers team, citing religious objections.
"I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion," Provorov told reporters.
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Biden to Signal Reelection Plans in Coming Weeks, Reports Claim
US President Joe Biden will indicate his plans to run for reelection in the next few weeks, a US newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with preparations for the 2024 campaign bid.
"It's still very much in the works and nothing has changed," a source stated.
The 80-year-old is expected to signal his intention to run in the state-of-the-union address to the nation on February 7 and make a more formal declaration closer to the spring.
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US President Joe Biden will indicate his plans to run for reelection in the next few weeks, a US newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with preparations for the 2024 campaign bid.
"It's still very much in the works and nothing has changed," a source stated.
The 80-year-old is expected to signal his intention to run in the state-of-the-union address to the nation on February 7 and make a more formal declaration closer to the spring.
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Moscow Will Destroy Any Western Weapons in Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to US Says
The US and several Western countries recently announced they were deploying new military supplies to Kiev, including battle tanks, armored infantry vehicles and artillery systems. The US Department of State said that Ukrainians may acquire the ability to carry out strikes against Russian troops in Crimea thanks to weapons supplied by Washington.
The Russian army will destroy any weapons given by the United States and other Western countries to Ukraine, and will retaliate against attacks on its territory, including Crimea, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said on Thursday.
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The US and several Western countries recently announced they were deploying new military supplies to Kiev, including battle tanks, armored infantry vehicles and artillery systems. The US Department of State said that Ukrainians may acquire the ability to carry out strikes against Russian troops in Crimea thanks to weapons supplied by Washington.
The Russian army will destroy any weapons given by the United States and other Western countries to Ukraine, and will retaliate against attacks on its territory, including Crimea, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said on Thursday.
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France Mulls Sending Leclerc Tanks to Ukraine, Media Reports
France is considering sending its own Leclerc battle tanks to Ukraine and may make a decision after a joint ministerial meeting with Germany, an American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed French politician.
"The subject is complicated and hasn’t been settled yet in Paris. But we are thinking about it... We’ll see what gets decided at the joint French-German Cabinet meeting," the politician said.
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France is considering sending its own Leclerc battle tanks to Ukraine and may make a decision after a joint ministerial meeting with Germany, an American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed French politician.
"The subject is complicated and hasn’t been settled yet in Paris. But we are thinking about it... We’ll see what gets decided at the joint French-German Cabinet meeting," the politician said.
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Notorious Quran-Burner Gears Up for Incendiary Action Near Turkish Embassy in Sweden
Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Hard Line party, has voiced his intentions to burn the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm on Saturday, January 21.
According to Paludan, who made Quran-burning a staple of his political repertoir, this will be done in support of the freedom of expression, which, he argued, was "missing here and there."
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Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Hard Line party, has voiced his intentions to burn the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm on Saturday, January 21.
According to Paludan, who made Quran-burning a staple of his political repertoir, this will be done in support of the freedom of expression, which, he argued, was "missing here and there."
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🫡 Karine Jean-Pierre calls Kamala Harris “The President” at a White House press briefing
"This Sunday, the president will speak about the fight to secure women’s fundamental right to reproductive healthcare in the face of these attacks," Jean-Pierre said, without correcting her mistake.
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"This Sunday, the president will speak about the fight to secure women’s fundamental right to reproductive healthcare in the face of these attacks," Jean-Pierre said, without correcting her mistake.
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Grand Theft Hybrid: Toyota Prius Cars Targeted for Platinum Components Across Japan
Thieves in Japan continue to target Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius hybrids for parts containing platinum and palladium amid high prices for these rare metals. According to local police, last year saw at least 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, 16 times more than in 2021.
About 90% of such thefts target older models of the Prius, fitted with components, such as exhaust emission control devices, that contain more platinum and palladium than many other cars, police added.
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Thieves in Japan continue to target Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius hybrids for parts containing platinum and palladium amid high prices for these rare metals. According to local police, last year saw at least 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, 16 times more than in 2021.
About 90% of such thefts target older models of the Prius, fitted with components, such as exhaust emission control devices, that contain more platinum and palladium than many other cars, police added.
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▪️ At least two people have been killed and dozens were injured in a stampede at a stadium in Basra, in southern Iraq, ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final.
▪️The Iraqi interior ministry said that two people had died and about 80 were injured in the stampede on Thursday.
▪️The Iraqi interior ministry said that two people had died and about 80 were injured in the stampede on Thursday.
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📌 LIVE UPDATES: Western Aim to Make Russia Lose in Ukraine May Lead to Nuclear War, Medvedev Says
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Russian Envoy Tells Canada Kiev Violating Laws of War Led to Dnepropetrovsk Tragedy
The Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov drew attention to Kiev’s violation of the laws of war on non-deployment of military infrastructure in civilian residential areas, which he claimed was the reason of the Dnepropetrovsk tragedy, during his meeting at the Canadian Foreign Ministry.
Earlier in the day, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told reporters that Canadian officials summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn the recent incident in Dnepropetrovsk.
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The Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov drew attention to Kiev’s violation of the laws of war on non-deployment of military infrastructure in civilian residential areas, which he claimed was the reason of the Dnepropetrovsk tragedy, during his meeting at the Canadian Foreign Ministry.
Earlier in the day, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told reporters that Canadian officials summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn the recent incident in Dnepropetrovsk.
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📹 Russia's MoD has published footage showing how D-20 howitzer crews of the Russian Armed Forces destroy artillery and camouflaged strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
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❗️ Russian MoD's latest statements on the Ukraine crisis:
▪️ Russia’s Army Aviation and artillery have neutralised units from the 14th and 92nd mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the LPR and Kharkov region.
▪️ Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 1 armoured fighting vehicle, 2 motor vehicles, and 2 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzers have been eliminated.
▪️ The strikes launched by Russia’s aviation and artillery have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from Ukrainian 95th Airborne Assault Brigade in the DPR, and 24th Mechanised Brigade in the LPR.
▪️ Russia’s units continued their successful offensive operations, and neutralised the enemy in Donetsk.
▪️ The offensive operations of Russia’s units have resulted in taking more advantageous lines, as well as elimination of over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured fighting vehicles, and 3 pickups in the Southern Donetsk region.
▪️ The Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 67 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 98 areas.
▪️ Fighter Aviation from the Russian Aerospace Forces have shot down 1 Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 warplane in the DPR.
▪️ Air defence units have destroyed five Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the past 24 hours.
▪️ Some 374 airplanes and 200 helicopters, 2,903 unmanned aerial vehicles, 401 air defence missile systems, 7,569 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 985 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,865 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,113 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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▪️ Russia’s Army Aviation and artillery have neutralised units from the 14th and 92nd mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the LPR and Kharkov region.
▪️ Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 1 armoured fighting vehicle, 2 motor vehicles, and 2 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzers have been eliminated.
▪️ The strikes launched by Russia’s aviation and artillery have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from Ukrainian 95th Airborne Assault Brigade in the DPR, and 24th Mechanised Brigade in the LPR.
▪️ Russia’s units continued their successful offensive operations, and neutralised the enemy in Donetsk.
▪️ The offensive operations of Russia’s units have resulted in taking more advantageous lines, as well as elimination of over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured fighting vehicles, and 3 pickups in the Southern Donetsk region.
▪️ The Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 67 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 98 areas.
▪️ Fighter Aviation from the Russian Aerospace Forces have shot down 1 Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 warplane in the DPR.
▪️ Air defence units have destroyed five Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the past 24 hours.
▪️ Some 374 airplanes and 200 helicopters, 2,903 unmanned aerial vehicles, 401 air defence missile systems, 7,569 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 985 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,865 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,113 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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Serbian President Calls European Parliament's Kosovo Demands 'Shameless'
The resolution of the European Parliament demanding Serbia recognize Kosovo as an independent state is an example of the West's "shameless" behavior, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Vucic met with EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak in Davos to discuss current developments around Kosovo after the parliament adopted a resolution based on the report on the common EU foreign and security policy for 2022.
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The resolution of the European Parliament demanding Serbia recognize Kosovo as an independent state is an example of the West's "shameless" behavior, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Vucic met with EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak in Davos to discuss current developments around Kosovo after the parliament adopted a resolution based on the report on the common EU foreign and security policy for 2022.
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Running Out of Money: Usain Bolt Reportedly Loses Over $12 Million
Usain Bolt has discovered $12.7 million missing from his account. Bolt noticed that the funds were missing at the investment company Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), reports suggested.
The amount was reportedly put aside for the athlete's retirement savings. The remaining sum is reportedly a mere $12,000. Bolt's lawyers are threatening SSL that they will sue for theft fraud if the money is not returned within eight days.
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Usain Bolt has discovered $12.7 million missing from his account. Bolt noticed that the funds were missing at the investment company Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), reports suggested.
The amount was reportedly put aside for the athlete's retirement savings. The remaining sum is reportedly a mere $12,000. Bolt's lawyers are threatening SSL that they will sue for theft fraud if the money is not returned within eight days.
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Astronomers Detect 9 Billion Year-Old Signal From Galaxy Far, Far Away
A team of astronomers from India and Canada has detected a radio signal from a very distant galaxy, which had been traveling to Earth for almost nine billion years.
The signal came from atomic hydrogen, the substance that is the main element in star formation in the galaxy.
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A team of astronomers from India and Canada has detected a radio signal from a very distant galaxy, which had been traveling to Earth for almost nine billion years.
The signal came from atomic hydrogen, the substance that is the main element in star formation in the galaxy.
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📹 Russia's MoD has revealed footage showing Grad MLRS crews of the Russian Armed Forces in combat as part of the special military operation
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EU Believes US Unwilling to Supply Abrams Tanks to Ukraine Fearing Escalation, Report Says
European officials believe that the United States is reluctant to hand over even a token contingent of its Abrams tanks to Kiev over concerns about the risk of escalation, British media reported on Thursday.
On Friday, the United Kingdom, Poland and Finland will try to persuade Germany to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks, while the US is not expected to commit to sending Abrams tanks, the report said.
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European officials believe that the United States is reluctant to hand over even a token contingent of its Abrams tanks to Kiev over concerns about the risk of escalation, British media reported on Thursday.
On Friday, the United Kingdom, Poland and Finland will try to persuade Germany to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks, while the US is not expected to commit to sending Abrams tanks, the report said.
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Japan Reverts to Militarism as US Prepares to Use Tokyo Against China, Scholars Warn
Tokyo approved an updated version of three doctrinal documents at the end of 2022: the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Build-Up Plan.
The Japanese government intends to significantly increase the country's military potential, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alerted during a press conference on January 18.
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Tokyo approved an updated version of three doctrinal documents at the end of 2022: the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Build-Up Plan.
The Japanese government intends to significantly increase the country's military potential, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alerted during a press conference on January 18.
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West Doesn’t Want Peace in Ukraine Rather Bleed Russia White, US Author Says
"The West does not want peace, does not want to negotiate a settlement to this conflict. And why is that? It's because they want to bleed Russia. They want to weaken Russia through this conflict," US author and lawyer Dan Kovalik told Sputnik. "People like Lloyd Austin, the secretary of defense of the United States, have openly said that. Many others have said that."
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"The West does not want peace, does not want to negotiate a settlement to this conflict. And why is that? It's because they want to bleed Russia. They want to weaken Russia through this conflict," US author and lawyer Dan Kovalik told Sputnik. "People like Lloyd Austin, the secretary of defense of the United States, have openly said that. Many others have said that."
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🇮🇳🏍 The Well of Death is a kind of entertainment for Indian bike riders. They gamble with death, performing stunts on their vehicles.
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⚡️ Yellen notifies congressional leaders that Treasury began using 'extraordinary measures' on Thursday after US hit debt ceiling
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