Zero Hedge | The ongoing ‘isolation’ of Russia took another turn for the un-isolated-er today.

Mac Slavo | Former U.S. intelligence linguist and national security veteran Scott Rickard accused American intelligence of looking the other way to enable the Hebdo Charlie terrorist attacks in Paris.

London Telegraph | Duke of York to break his silence over allegations that he “sexually abused” 17-year-old Virginia Roberts, who has made her first sworn statement of the claims.

London Guardian | Conflicting reports of who was responsible for mortar attack that killed at least eight in separatist stronghold.

AFP | The woman alleges she was “forced to have sexual relations” with Prince Andrew.

International Business Times | A person has reportedly been beheaded at a shopping mall in Yan’an, China.

Moscow Times | Officials to scrutinize retailers’ pricing policies and act against unjustified markups.

Al Jazeera | Ukrainian soldiers allegedly assaulted after hundreds of Russian troops crossed into country in violation of truce deal.