20-Year-Old Going to Jail After Pleading Guilty to Assault During Capitol Riot
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/20-year-old-going-to-jail-after-pleading-guilty-to-assault-during-capitol-riot-1102522115.html
October 22, 2022, 5:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A 20-year-old North Carolina man who sprayed a chemical irritant at police officers and broke a window at the US Capitol with a baseball bat during the January 6 riot is going to jail after he pleaded guilty to assault, US media report.
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US Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Initiative
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/us-judge-temporarily-blocks-bidens-federal-student-loan-forgiveness-initiative-1102521476.html
October 22, 2022, 3:54 AM
US President Joe Biden announced in August that he would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 annually, or for households making less than $250,000. Pell Grant recipients, who inherently exhibit more financial need, would qualify for $20,000 in debt forgiveness.
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Kanye West Screamed About Pete Davidson’s ‘10-Inch Manhood’ Says Charlamagne Tha God
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/kanye-west-screamed-about-pete-davidsons-10-inch-manhood-says-charlamagne-tha-god-1102521309.html
October 22, 2022, 3:49 AM
The 45-year-old rapper and designer has been making headlines with controversy including a t-shirt design that read “White Lives Matter” for Paris Fashion Week, and was banned from Twitter and Instagram after making antisemitic remarks. But this week, radio host Charlamagne tha God is revealed even more West drama.
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Source: Russia Developing Multiple Rocket Launcher for Its Arctic Units
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/russia-developing-multiple-rocket-launcher-for-its-arctic-units---source-1102521192.html
October 22, 2022, 3:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) for arming its Arctic units, an informed source tells Sputnik.
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Over 80% of Russians Trust Putin, Survey Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/over-80-of-russians-trust-putin-survey-reveals-1102520956.html
October 22, 2022, 2:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 80% of Russians have expressed confidence in President Vladimir Putin, while over 70% approve of his performance, a new poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) shows.
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Joe's Take Two: Biden Says He Has ‘Intention to Run Again’ in 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/joes-take-two-biden-says-he-has-intention-to-run-again-in-2024-1102520836.html
October 22, 2022, 2:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden says he still has time to decide whether to run for a second term in 2024 or not.
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Sunak Hits 100 Backers in Conservative Race for Next UK Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/sunak-hits-100-backers-in-conservative-race-for-next-uk-prime-minister-1102520605.html
October 22, 2022, 2:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK finance minister Rishi Sunak has secured the support of 100 Conservative Party members - the minimum required to get a chance of becoming the country's next prime minister, UK broadcaster Sky News reported on Friday, citing a source within Sunak's campaign.
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Photos: Nightmare Buenos Aires-Bound Flight Leaves Passenger With a Broken Nose
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/photos-nightmare-buenos-aires-bound-flight-leaves-passenger-with-a-broken-nose-1102520176.html
October 22, 2022, 1:35 AM
The plane was about seven hours into its 12-hour journey when it ran into severe turbulence. The Airbus A330, a twin jet-engined plane, was carrying 271 passengers and 13 crew members about 38,000 feet (11,500 meters) over the Atlantic Ocean when it began to violently shake.
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Guinean Military Agrees to Hand Power to Civilian Government in Two Years - ECOWAS
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/guinean-military-agrees-to-hand-power-to-civilian-government-in-two-years---ecowas-1102520054.html
October 22, 2022, 12:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The military authorities of Guinea agreed to hand over power in the country to a civilian government in two years, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said in a statement published on Friday.
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Video: Cuban Pilot Lands Russian-Made Aircraft at Florida Airport
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/video-cuban-pilot-lands-russian-made-aircraft-at-florida-airport-1102519914.html
October 22, 2022, 12:23 AM
The Antonov A-2 is a mass-produced single-engine biplane that has been commonly used as an agricultural aircraft, and is deliberately minimally-furnished – though it was used in a military context during the Korean War. The Antonov Design Bureau began manufacturing the craft in 1947.
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More Than Half of Americans ‘Always’ or ‘Often’ Root for Villains - Survey
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/more-than-half-of-americans-always-or-often-root-for-villains---survey-1102519592.html
October 21, 2022, 11:59 PM
Do you side with Batman, or the Joker? Clark Kent, or Lex Luthor? Good villains tend to make great stories. They give the hero a challenge to overcome, and the viewer someone to root against – or for, as a recent poll reveals.
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FBI: Iran-Backed Hacker Group May Be Threat Ahead of US Midterm Vote
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/fbi-iran-backed-hacker-group-may-be-threat-ahead-of-us-midterm-vote-1102519198.html
October 21, 2022, 11:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI issued an alert claiming that the Iranian-backed hacker group Emennet Pasargad may present a threat to US entities ahead of the midterm elections in November.
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Truss Was Toppled in 'Moderate Coup,' UK Ruling Conservative Party Now Doomed - Experts
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/truss-was-toppled-in-moderate-coup-uk-ruling-conservative-party-now-doomed---experts-1102518499.html
October 21, 2022, 10:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Toppled UK Prime Minister Liz Truss was the victim of a coup by her country's moderate establishment and her failure means the ruling conservative Tory Party is now doomed in the next general election, experts told Sputnik.
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Twitter Reportedly Tells Workers Not to Believe Rumors of Layoffs After Musk Acquisition
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/twitter-reportedly-tells-workers-not-to-believe-rumors-of-layoffs-after-musk-acquisition-1102518371.html
October 21, 2022, 10:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Twitter told employees to be on the alert for rumors about the company amid a looming acquisition by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who reportedly plans to downsize the company’s workforce by nearly 75%, NBC News reported on Friday.
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Hungarian Official Calls EU Commissioner`s Statement About Russia's Defeat 'Dangerous'
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/hungarian-official-calls-eu-commissioners-statement-about-russias-defeat-dangerous-1102518223.html
October 21, 2022, 10:10 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Ministry State Secretary Tamas Menczer called on Friday the statement of EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson, claiming that the crisis would end with Russia's defeat, "dangerous and unacceptable."
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Wall Street Has Biggest Week Since June on New Speculation of US Rates Slowing by Year-End
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/wall-street-has-biggest-week-since-june-on-new-speculation-of-us-rates-slowing-by-year-end-1102518048.html
October 21, 2022, 10:05 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Wall Street had its biggest week since June as airline to technology stocks surged Friday on renewed speculation that the Federal Reserve would slow or stop rate hikes altogether by next year, despite the central bank not giving any indication it will not back off till it had the runaway US inflation under control.
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Lara Logan Banned From Newsmax for Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Rant About 'Satan's Way'
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/lara-logan-banned-from-newsmax-for-bizarre-conspiracy-theory-rant--1102517731.html
October 21, 2022, 10:05 PM
The former CBS and Fox News journalist went on a bizarre QAnon-style rant on Newsmax while speaking with conservative political commentator Eric Bolling, during which she said the “open border” between the United States and Mexico is “Satan’s way of taking control of the world.”
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Report: Classified Mar-a-Lago Papers Held US Secrets About China and Iran's Missile Program
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/report-classified-mar-a-lago-papers-held-us-secrets-about-china-and-irans-missile-program-1102517870.html
October 21, 2022, 10:02 PM
The FBI searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in August as part of an investigation into potential mishandling of classified information, obstruction, and destruction of government records. With thousands of docs recovered, Trump and supporters have dismissed ongoing probes and suits as an attempt to undermine his legitimacy.
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Biden's Public Health Emergency Extension Could be Last One, Imperiling Millions of Beneficiaries
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/bidens-public-health-emergency-extension-could-be-last-one-imperiling-millions-of-beneficiaries-1102516742.html
October 21, 2022, 8:23 PM
US President Joe Biden recently extended the public health emergency with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic for another 3 months, until January 11, 2023. However, depending on how badly Covid hits the country this winter, it could be the last time he does so, health officials have said.
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Syrian Air Defenses Repel Enemy Airstrikes Over Damascus - State Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/syrian-air-defenses-activated-amid-enemy-attack-over-damascus---state-media-1102516901.html
October 21, 2022, 8:17 PM
Israeli F-16s previously deployed a series of missile attacks in Syria in late August, dropping some four cruise missiles and 16 guided aerial bombs, according to the Russian military. The August strike led to damages on warehouses belonging to the Syrian Science Center.
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‘Everyone Wants It Passed’: Experts Predict Minimal Interference in Ukraine Aid if GOP Wins Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/everyone-wants-it-passed-experts-predict-minimal-interference-in-ukraine-aid-if-gop-wins-midterms-1102516336.html
October 21, 2022, 7:39 PM
On Thursday, US President Joe Biden said he was “worried” about the future of US aid to Ukraine, which has been fighting Russian forces since February. However, experts told Sputnik that while GOP lawmakers might change their method, US backing for Ukraine is something both parties will continue.
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Winter is Coming: Almost 8 Million UK Households to Struggle With Energy Bills, Regulator Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/winter-is-coming-almost-8-million-uk-households-to-struggle-with-energy-bills-regulator-says-1102509867.html
October 21, 2022, 6:47 PM
The country is suffering from record-high inflation and a soaring cost of living, as energy prices have skyrocketed due to sanctions imposed by London, Washington, and Brussels against Russia.
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Europe Network Against Racism Denounces Borrell's Attempt to Apologize for Garden Metaphor
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/europe-network-against-racism-denounces-borrells-attempt-to-apologize-for-garden-metaphor-1102515794.html
October 21, 2022, 6:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) on Friday denounced the comments of EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell after he tried to apologize for his own recent remarks about Europe and its status compared to the rest of the world.
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Ukraine's National Security Head Calls for Abolishing Russian Language in Country
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/ukraines-national-security-head-calls-for-abolishing-russian-language-in-country-1102515633.html
October 21, 2022, 6:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council head Oleksiy Danilov said on Friday that the Russian language should be completely abolished in Ukraine, noting that reaching an understanding with the Russian-speaking part of Ukrainian population poses a threat to the state.
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Russia Concerned About Unrest in Chad, Hopes for Prompt Stabilization
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/russia-concerned-about-unrest-in-chad-hopes-for-prompt-stabilization-1102515486.html
October 21, 2022, 6:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is concerned about unrest in Chad and hopes that the country's authorities will manage to stabilize the situation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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Canada's Freeze on Handgun Sales, Transfers Takes Effect Today: Trudeau
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/canadas-freeze-on-handgun-sales-transfers-takes-effect-today-trudeau-1102515177.html
October 21, 2022, 6:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada's national freeze on all sales and transfers of handguns introduced in response to a rise in gun violence goes into effect on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced.
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Democrats Fret Over Polls Showing Once-Solidly Blue States at Risk of Flipping to GOP
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/democrats-fret-over-polls-showing-once-solidly-blue-states-at-risk-of-flipping-to-gop-1102510059.html
October 21, 2022, 6:22 PM
With the 2022 midterm elections just a few weeks away, Democratic strategists are worried that several states where their victory could once have been taken for granted are at risk of being taken by Republicans, especially in New England. Many politicos feel US President Joe Biden’s lackluster performance is a drag on the Democrats’ popularity.
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White House, Elon Musk Reportedly Discuss Possibility of Getting Starlink Internet to Iran
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/white-house-elon-musk-reportedly-discuss-possibility-of-getting-starlink-internet-to-iran-1102514690.html
October 21, 2022, 6:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk have been engaged in talks on the possibility of providing the Starlink satellite internet service to Iran amid anti-government protests in the country, CNN reported on Friday.
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Scientists Detect Distant Gamma-Ray Burst From Dawn of Universe
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/scientists-detect-distant-gamma-ray-burst-from-dawn-of-universe-1102514287.html
October 21, 2022, 6:01 PM
The burst's aftermath was observed and studied by a team of astronomers led by Andrea Rossi from INAF in Bologna, after the burst itself was spotted by NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
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McConnell Says Senate Republican Majority to Focus on Delivery of Weapons, Aid to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/mcconnell-says-senate-republican-majority-to-focus-on-delivery-of-weapons-aid-to-ukraine-1102514088.html
October 21, 2022, 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Friday that should Republicans become the majority in the midterms elections in November, they will focus their attention on providing timely delivery of weapons and greater allied assistance to Ukraine.
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New Italian Prime Minister Meloni Announces Composition of Government
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/new-italian-prime-minister-meloni-announces-composition-of-government-1102513805.html
October 21, 2022, 5:15 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - New Italian Prime Minister, Leader of Brothers of Italy Giorgia Meloni on Friday announced the composition of her government.
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Scholars: West's Deforestation Red Flag is Another Attempt to Derail Africa's Energy Rise
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/scholars-wests-deforestation-red-flag-is-another-attempt-to-derail-africas-energy-rise-1102513138.html
October 21, 2022, 5:12 PM
A consortium of European investment firms have raised $200 million to fight deforestation in Africa, warning that the increasing consumption of charcoal by the continent's nations is putting pressure on forests, as per Bloomberg. According to the media outlet, the use of wood-based fuel jumped 90% in Africa to 34.9 million tons in 2020.
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Crashes of US-Made F-35 Jets: All You Need to Know
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/crashes-of-us-made-f-35-jets-all-you-need-to-know-1102511677.html
October 21, 2022, 5:09 PM
In recent years, the US has been promoting its F-35 aircraft as "the most advanced multirole fighter jet of the 21st century," looking for potential importers across the globe.
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Pakistan Removed From Terror ‘Grey List’, Opening Way for Economic Relief
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/pakistan-removed-from-terror-grey-list-opening-way-for-economic-relief-1102511454.html
October 21, 2022, 5:04 PM
The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) placed Pakistan on its “grey list” in June 2018. Islamabad was asked to comply with a plan of action by October 2019, which was repeatedly extended due to non-compliance.
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Russia, Iran to Hold Working Group Meeting on E-Payments Next Week, Diplomat Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/russia-iran-to-hold-working-group-meeting-on-e-payments-next-week-diplomat-says-1102511235.html
October 21, 2022, 4:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian and Iranian bankers will hold a working group meeting next week to discuss the integration of national electronic payment systems, the top Iranian diplomat in Russia said Friday.
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Europe on Its Way to 'Commit Economic Suicide' Amid Escalating Gas Crisis, Scholar Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/europe-on-its-way-to-commit-economic-suicide-amid-escalating-gas-crisis-scholar-says-1102509404.html
October 21, 2022, 4:16 PM
Brussels keeps approving sanction packages against Moscow since the beginning of the special military op in Ukraine. The restrictions target Russian energy sources, which creates hardships for the EU itself, since Russia is the bloc’s number one energy provider.
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'Monster Black Hole' Found in Solar System's 'Backyard'
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/monster-black-hole-found-in-solar-systems-backyard-1102509123.html
October 21, 2022, 4:09 PM
Scientists managed to locate the new black hole thanks to the data supplied by the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission.
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US Air Force Confirms B-1 Bombers Deployed to Guam, Says Not Tied to Any Country or Threat
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/us-air-force-confirms-b-1-bombers-deployed-to-guam-says-not-tied-to-any-country-or-threat-1102510559.html
October 21, 2022, 4:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Air Force confirmed to Sputnik that B-1 bombers recently deployed to Guam for routine mission flights, but added that they are not in response to any country or threat.
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Sri Lankan Parliament Curtails President's Power
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/sri-lankan-parliament-curtails-presidents-power-1102508709.html
October 21, 2022, 4:02 PM
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa concentrated power in the executive in 2020 when his government amended the constitution, removing parliament’s role in key appointments like judges and police chiefs. As the country faces an unprecedented economic crisis, protesters pushed the government to restore parliamentary supremacy.
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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu, US Secretary of Defense Austin Discuss Situation in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-us-secretary-of-defense-austin-discuss-situation-in-ukraine-1102513919.html
October 21, 2022, 3:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed the situation in Ukraine by phone with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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House of Commons Leader Mordaunt Says Will Run for UK Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/house-of-commons-leader-mordaunt-says-will-run-for-uk-prime-minister-1102508941.html
October 21, 2022, 3:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt has announced her candidacy for the post of leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister.
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Ex-Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Contempt of Congress - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/ex-trump-adviser-steve-bannon-sentenced-to-four-months-in-prison-for-contempt-of-congress---report-1102508836.html
October 21, 2022, 3:07 PM
A federal judge has sentenced Steve Bannon, a far-right ideologue and adviser to former US President Donald Trump, to serve prison time and pay a fine for contempt of Congress. However, the sentence is on hold, as Bannon appeals the verdict.
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Beijing Slams British Media Reports Aimed to 'Divide China-Africa Relations'
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/beijing-slams-british-media-reports-aimed-to-divide-china-africa-relations--1102500053.html
October 21, 2022, 2:41 PM
On Tuesday, the Nigerian outlet “Vanguard” falsely claimed that China had established police stations in Nigeria. The article was based on information taken from the rights organization Safeguard Defenders in its “110 Overseas Chinese Transnational Policing Gone Wild” report and later published by the BBC.
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US Refused to Issue Visas to Russia for IAEA Conference, Rosatom Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/us-refused-to-issue-visas-to-russia-for-iaea-conference-rosatom-says-1102508355.html
October 21, 2022, 2:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia was not allowed to participate in International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference in the United States, state-run atomic energy agency Rosatom said on Friday.
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Erdogan Says Turkey Sends 'Message' With Test of Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/erdogan-says-turkey-sends-message-with-test-of-tayfun-short-range-ballistic-missile-1102508248.html
October 21, 2022, 2:23 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called the test of a home-made Tayfun ballistic missile "a message."
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Arrested Son of Russian Governor Declines Extradition to US on Sanctions Evasion Charges
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/arrested-son-of-russian-governor-declines-extradition-to-us-on-sanctions-evasion-charges-1102507998.html
October 21, 2022, 2:15 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Artem Uss, the son of a Russian provincial governor arrested in Italy on a US warrant, told the Milan court of appeal on Friday that he did not agree to be extradited, his lawyer said.
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Is Chaos the Deliberate Strategy? How Pentagon 'Failures' Enabling Putschists & Terrorists in Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/is-chaos-the-deliberate-strategy-how-pentagon-failures-enabling-putschists--terrorists-in-africa-1102507523.html
October 21, 2022, 2:12 PM
The Flintlock training program of the US Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) seems to have become a cradle for rebels, while US military forces deployed in almost 22 African nations to curb terrorism have failed in their objectives over the past two decades, according to Rolling Stone. What has the US been really up to on the continent?
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Why Waking Up During Winter Can Be Hard & How to Deal With It
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/why-waking-up-during-winter-can-be-hard--how-to-deal-with-it-1102504055.html
October 21, 2022, 1:46 PM
Even if it may sound banal, having at least eight hours of sleep and maintaining a regular exercise regimen may be a good start.
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'Sh*t!': Former BBC Journo Can't Contain Her Reaction to Possible BoJo Comeback
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/sht-former-bbc-journo-cant-help-herself-reacting-to-possible-bojo-comeback-1102499772.html
October 21, 2022, 1:44 PM
Despite not yet saying if he even wants his old job as prime minister back, Boris Johnson has already won the support of scores of fellow Tory MPs as well as more voters than his main rival — and nemesis — Rishi Sunak.
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Supreme Court Dumps Plea of Man Seeking His Appointment as President of India
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/supreme-court-dumps-plea-of-man-seeking-his-appointment-as-president-of-india-1102503166.html
October 21, 2022, 1:11 PM
The Supreme Court of India has been flooded with unusual petitions in recent times. Just this week, the apex court dismissed a plea that sought an investigation into the origins of the Taj Mahal, labeling it a "publicity interest litigation".
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WATCH: India Successfully Test-Fires New Generation Nuclear-Capable Agni Missile
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/watch-india-successfully-test-fires-new-generation-nuclear-capable-agni-missile-1102499383.html
October 21, 2022, 12:56 PM
The new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ is being developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organization. Agni missiles constitute the backbone of India's land-based nuclear deterrence.
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New Era of Prosperity: Reko Diq Gold Mine to Bring in Billions to Pakistan's Balochistan
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/new-era-of-prosperity-reko-diq-gold-mine-to-bring-in-billions-to-pakistans-balochistan-1102479421.html
October 21, 2022, 12:21 PM
After decades of legal battles, the world-class mining project in the Pakistani province is finally ready to commence: the government is teaming up with a top Canadian mining company to excavate huge reserves of gold and copper worth billions of dollars.
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Imran Khan Reportedly Issues 72-Hour 'Container' Ultimatum to Party Workers Ahead of Freedom March
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/imran-khan-reportedly-issues-72-hour-container-ultimatum-to-party-workers-ahead-of-freedom-march-1102493847.html
October 21, 2022, 12:16 PM
Last month, Imran Khan called for a massive anti-government demonstration, termed the "Real Freedom March", in Islamabad. Despite warnings from the government, the cricketer-turned-politician has repeatedly said that the protest rally will go ahead and he will not suspend it at any cost.
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Indian Patrol Ship Opens Fire at 'Suspicious' Boat Near Maritime Boundary With Sri Lanka
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/indian-patrol-ship-opens-fire-at-suspicious-boat-near-maritime-boundary-with-sri-lanka-1102497628.html
October 21, 2022, 12:06 PM
There is a narrow strip of water separating the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu from the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. The two countries have been engaged in diplomatic talks to resolve fishing issues that arose following the demarcation of the maritime boundary in 1976.
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Kremlin: Russia Trying to Gain Access to Nord Stream Attack Probe Despite Europe's Resistance
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/kremlin-russia-trying-to-gain-access-to-nord-stream-attack-probe-despite-europes-resistance-1102498647.html
October 21, 2022, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is working through diplomatic channels to gain access to the investigation into the incident on the Nord Stream pipelines, but so far Moscow is facing a wall of resistance from relevant countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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Moroccan OCP Group Opens Nigeria's First Innovatory Fertilizer Plant
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/moroccan-ocp-group-opens-nigerias-first-innovatory-fertilizer-plant-1102491413.html
October 21, 2022, 11:21 AM
The new Kaduna facility will reportedly provide fertilizers to Nigerian farmers in order to increase soil productivity and achieve food security.
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Sputnik Holds Video Bridge on ASEAN-Russia Scientific Cooperation
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/sputnik-holds-video-bridge-on-asean-russia-scientific-cooperation-1102497443.html
October 21, 2022, 11:19 AM
The International News Agency and Radio Sputnik hosted a round table in the format of a video bridge on “The Science Space of Russia-ASEAN: New Challenges and Opportunities.”
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Aircraft With French Deputy Interior Minister Rolls Off Runway on Touchdown - Photo
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/aircraft-with-french-deputy-interior-minister-rolls-off-runway-on-touchdown-french-media-reports-1102501821.html
October 21, 2022, 11:17 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The plane with 39 passengers, including French Minister Delegate for Territorial Entities Caroline Cayeux, rolled off the runway while landing at Paris Orly Airport on Thursday evening, French media reported on Friday.
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NASA's New 'Time-Lapse Movie of the Sky' Shows How Universe Changed Over Years
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/nasas-new-time-lapse-movie-of-the-sky-shows-how-universe-changed-over-years-1102496586.html
October 21, 2022, 10:49 AM
The video released by NASA is essentially an amalgam of several videos made from images taken by one of the space agency’s vehicles.
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Hungary Selecting Candidates for Second Space Flight in Country's History
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/hungary-selecting-candidates-for-second-space-flight-in-countrys-history-1102496715.html
October 21, 2022, 10:21 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary is screening candidates for the country's second space flight in a process that could see up to four astronauts selected, Hungary's first space explorer, Bertalan Farkas, told Sputnik on Friday.
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'India Should Colonize Britain': Comedian Trevor Noah’s Old Video Goes Viral Amid UK Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/india-should-colonize-britain-comedian-trevor-noahs-old-video-goes-viral-amid-uk-crisis--1102489916.html
October 21, 2022, 10:13 AM
Britain's political and economic crisis deepened after UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman quit on Thursday. A day later, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned from her post just six weeks after taking over from Boris Johnson. In her short stint as PM, Truss faced criticism for her policies that saw inflation rise to a 40-year high.
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India Worst Hit by Climate Change-Induced Heatwave Among G20 Nations
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/india-worst-hit-by-climate-change-induced-heatwave-among-g20-nations-1102488436.html
October 21, 2022, 9:57 AM
A recent report indicated that despite suffering the most, the country was one of the lowest CO2 emitters, providing only 3% of global emissions.
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BoJo Takes Early Lead in Tory Leadership Race But Sunak Closing Gap
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/bojo-takes-early-lead-in-tory-leadership-race-but-sunak-closing-gap-1102490794.html
October 21, 2022, 9:54 AM
Boris Johnson was forced to resign in July after his chancellor Rishi Sunak led a mass wave of ministerial resignations following a series of scandals. But he remains more popular with the Conservative Party membership and even voters than his rivals.
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Hungary to Oppose Any Attempts to Severe Economic Ties Between Europe and China, FM Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/hungary-to-oppose-any-attempts-to-severe-economic-ties-between-europe-and-china-fm-says-1102489835.html
October 21, 2022, 9:45 AM
Budapest have been urging the EU leadership to stick to pragmatic policies, as the bloc is suffering from economic hardships, including record-high inflation and an energy crisis after Brussels implemented sanctions against Russia.
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Turkey Negotiating Alternative to US F-16s, US Not Only Way Out for Ankara, Erdogan Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/turkey-negotiating-alternative-to-us-f-16s-us-not-only-way-out-for-ankara-erdogan-says-1102492213.html
October 21, 2022, 9:39 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey is negotiating alternatives to US F-16 fighter jets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, noting that Washington is not the only way out for Ankara.
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Russian Olympic Committee to Sign Cooperation Memorandum With South Africa, Peru, Mali
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/russian-olympic-committee-to-sign-cooperation-memorandum-with-south-africa-peru-mali-1102483625.html
October 21, 2022, 9:20 AM
The General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) began on October 19. The agenda included the election of the organization's leaders. Robin Mitchell, who has been a senior vice president since 2018, was elected the organization's president with 97.25% of the vote.
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Imran Khan Barred From Contesting Pakistan Elections for Five Years
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/imran-khan-barred-from-contesting-pakistan-elections-for-five-years-1102490925.html
October 21, 2022, 9:06 AM
Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) earlier maintained that only a court could decide on the matter of disqualification of a parliamentarian, and after the verdict was issued, announced that it will challenge it in the Islamabad High Court.
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Russia Becomes India’s 7th Biggest Trading Partner With 441% Jump in Oil, Fertilizer Supplies
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/russia-becomes-indias-7th-biggest-trading-partner-with-441-percent-jump-in-oil-fertilizer-supplies-1102488703.html
October 21, 2022, 8:43 AM
In the 2021-2022 financial year, Russia ranked 25 among India’s trading partners, with $13.12 billion bilateral trade. At the annual summit last December, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to achieve $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2025.
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TikTok Lambasts Report That App Could Be Used to Track Americans
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/tiktok-lambasts-report-that-app-could-be-used-to-track-americans-1102486735.html
October 21, 2022, 7:45 AM
Forbes magazine reported on Thursday that the Chinese app could be used to access American users' information and even track their location, without users' knowledge or consent.
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Jury Clears Kevin Spacey of Anthony Rapp's Sexual Assault Charges
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/jury-clears-kevin-spacey-of-anthony-rapps-sexual-assault-charges-1102487774.html
October 21, 2022, 7:43 AM
In separate cases, Kevin Spacey was accused of sexually assaulting three men in the UK, with the incidents occurring in March 2005, August 2008, and April 2013. In total, there were four alleged incidents, with the third man purportedly suffering twice. The 63-year-old Hollywood star has vehemently denied all four counts.
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AfD Says Germany Would Have to Buy Russian Gas From Other Countries, Including Turkey
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/afd-says-germany-would-have-to-buy-russian-gas-from-other-countries-including-turkey-1102488065.html
October 21, 2022, 7:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany would have to buy Russian energy from another countries, possibly from Turkey, instead of becoming a gas hub, the co-chair of the opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD), Tino Chrupalla, told Sputnik.
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Italy's M5S Leader Conte Urges Against New Arms Deliveries to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/italys-m5s-leader-urges-against-new-arms-deliveries-to-ukraine-1102487609.html
October 21, 2022, 7:10 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - Giuseppe Conte, the leader of the Italian Five Star Movement party (M5S) and the country's former prime minister, on Thursday urged against new arms deliveries to Kiev and called for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
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Chess Champion Carlsen Sued For $100Mln Over 'Egregious' Cheating Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/chess-champion-carlsen-sued-for-100mln-over-egregious-cheating-claims-1102484699.html
October 21, 2022, 7:07 AM
The controversy stemming from cheating allegations by reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen is seen as the biggest scandal in years, as hanky-panky accusations are a rarity in top-level chess.
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India's Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Connectivity Projects in Kedarnath to Boost Religious Tourism
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/indias-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-connectivity-projects-in-kedarnath-to-boost-religious-tourism-1102484916.html
October 21, 2022, 7:02 AM
The two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kedarnath shrine in India’s Uttarakhand is his 6th visit to the state. Last year, when he travelled to Uttarakhand ahead of polls, Modi laid the foundation stone of development projects worth INR 4,090 million (approx. $49 mln).
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Annual Inflation in Japan Reaches 3% for First Time Since 1991
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/annual-inflation-in-japan-reaches-3-for-first-time-since-1991-1102487207.html
October 21, 2022, 6:53 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan's inflation rate reached 3% in September for the first time since 1991, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday.
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Eurozone Risks Looming Recession, Stagflation — Bank of Finland Governor
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/eurozone-risks-looming-recession-stagflation--bank-of-finland-governor-1102483458.html
October 21, 2022, 6:49 AM
While Central banks across Europe have attempted to rein in galloping inflation by tightening monetary policy and raising interest rates, this move dampens economic growth as rising borrowing costs spur companies into slashing investment and compel households to limit spending.
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Dengue Patient in India's UP Dies After Allegedly Receiving Juice Drip Instead of Platelets
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/dengue-patient-in-indias-up-dies-after-allegedly-receiving-juice-drip-instead-of-platelets-1102483003.html
October 21, 2022, 6:37 AM
As the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has seen untimely rains in September-October this year, cases of vector borne dengue are on the rise. This year, about 3,000 cases of viral fever have been recorded in the state, of which approximately 1,000 have been registered in October alone.
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Indonesia and Russia Discussing Use of Payment System Mir, Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/indonesia-russia-discussing-use-of-russian-payment-system-mir-ambassador-says-1102485391.html
October 21, 2022, 6:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian and Indonesian officials in banking and financial systems are discussing the possibility of accepting Mir cards by Indonesian banks, Ambassador to Russia Jose Antonio Morato Tavares told Sputnik.
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Bannon May Ask Appeals Court to Scrap His Contempt of Congress Conviction
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/bannon-may-ask-appeals-court-to-scrap-his-contempt-of-congress-conviction-1102483940.html
October 21, 2022, 6:19 AM
On Monday, federal prosecutors requested that Steve Bannon be sentenced to six months behind bars and pay a $200,000 fine for his conviction on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. He faces the charges for refusing to cooperate with the House select committee that is probing the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
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Russia, Congo Republic Discuss Military Cooperation
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/russia-congo-republic-discuss-military-cooperation-1102484580.html
October 21, 2022, 5:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fokin and the Republic of the Congo’s defense chief Charles Richard Mondjo met in Moscow on Thursday for talks on military cooperation.
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Over 250,000 People Sign Petition Calling for Snap General Election in UK
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/over-250000-people-sign-petition-calling-for-snap-general-election-in-uk-1102482881.html
October 21, 2022, 4:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A petition organized by The Independent calling for a snap general election in the United Kingdom has been signed by over 250,000 people a few hours after it was published on the Change.org platform on Thursday.
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Report: US Eyeing Reviews for Elon Musk Business Deals Over National Security Concerns
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/report-us-eyeing-reviews-for-elon-musk-business-deals-over-national-security-concerns-1102482432.html
October 21, 2022, 4:00 AM
Earlier, reports surfaced detailing that the SpaceX founder was planning on laying off 75% of Twitter's workforce if and when he were to officially become the owner of the social media platform. The drastic reduction would leave the firm with some 2,000 employees.
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US Woman Allegedly Unleashed Swarm of Bees on Police Carrying Out Eviction Order
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/us-woman-allegedly-unleashed-swarm-of-bees-on-police-carrying-out-eviction-order-1102482682.html
October 21, 2022, 3:54 AM
Everyone knows that honeybee stings are painful, even if you aren’t allergic to their venom – which is a product of secretory activity in the body of bees that contains a pain-inducing protein. Most of the bees found in the US, Europe, and Asia are venomous, and will sting in order to defend their colonies from predators.
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Heads Will Roll: Twitter Workforce to Face Major Cuts Regardless of Whether Musk Acquires Company
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/heads-will-roll-twitter-workforce-to-face-major-cuts-regardless-of-whether-musk-acquires-company--1102482301.html
October 21, 2022, 3:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Twitter is set to downsize its workforce regardless of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s plans to acquire the social media company, the Washington Post reported, citing interviews and documents on the matter.
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Venezuelan Opposition Parties Reportedly Weighing Plans to Oust 'Interim' Figure Juan Guaido
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/venezuelan-opposition-parties-reportedly-weighing-plans-to-oust-interim-figure-juan-guaido-1102482168.html
October 21, 2022, 2:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Venezuelan opposition political parties are discussing plans to oust the current opposition leader Juan Guaido, the Financial Times reported.
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EU Leaders Back Joint Buy of Gas, Market Correction Mechanism Amid Energy Crisis - Von Der Leyen
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/eu-leaders-back-joint-buy-of-gas-market-correction-mechanism-amid-energy-crisis---von-der-leyen-1102482022.html
October 21, 2022, 2:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Leaders of the European Union have supported the idea of joint purchasing of gas and of establishing a market correction mechanism to "limit episodes of excessive gas prices," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
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Sorry Toto! Dogs Can Sniff Out Human Stress, Study Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/sorry-toto-dogs-can-sniff-out-human-stress-study-finds-1102481860.html
October 21, 2022, 2:11 AM
In humans, stress is associated with different physiological changes, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and the release of epinephrine and cortisol into the bloodstream. For the purposes of the study, “stress” is defined as a physiological and psychological response to a challenging situation.
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Fed’s Harker Raises Anti-Inflation Rhetoric by Admitting US Economy Needs to Slow
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/feds-harker-raises-anti-inflation-rhetoric-by-admitting-us-economy-needs-to-slow-1102481702.html
October 21, 2022, 1:56 AM
WASHINGTON, October 21 (Sputnik) - The US central bank needs to slow the economy to curb inflation hovering near 40-year highs, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Thursday, heightening the anti-inflation rhetoric by suggesting it was actually open to a recession.
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Biden 'Worried' Ukraine Aid May Be Jeopardized if Republicans Win Midterm Elections
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/biden-worried-ukraine-aid-may-be-jeopardized-if-republicans-win-midterm-elections-1102481499.html
October 21, 2022, 1:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said he is concerned that further US military assistance for Ukraine may not get approved if Republicans win control of Congress in the midterm elections in November.
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TikTok’s Chinese Parent Company Reportedly Sought to Track Location of US Citizens With App
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/tiktoks-chinese-parent-company-reportedly-sought-to-track-location-of-us-citizens-with-app-1102481323.html
October 21, 2022, 12:32 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance has sought to use the social media app to track the location of some US citizens, Forbes reported, citing reviewed materials.
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Iraq Ready to Import More Medical Goods From Russia - Agriculture Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/iraq-ready-to-import-more-medical-goods-from-russia---agriculture-ministry-1102481205.html
October 21, 2022, 12:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraq is ready to grow imports of Russia-made medical goods, fodder and other products and help Russian businesses overcome current difficulties, Director of Livestock Department of the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture Salim Hussein said on Thursday.
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Belgrade Will Not Sanction Russia Until Serbia's Existence Threatened - President
https://sputniknews.com/20221021/belgrade-will-not-sanction-russia-until-serbias-existence-threatened---president-1102480949.html
October 21, 2022, 12:09 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Belgrade will not impose sanctions on Russia until the very existence of Serbia is threatened, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday.
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Covid Cases Spike in NYC as New Omicron Subvariant BQ.1.1 Spreads in US
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/covid-cases-spike-in-nyc-as-new-omicron-subvariant-bq11-spreads-in-us-1102479933.html
October 20, 2022, 11:23 PM
A new COVID-19 subvariant is beginning to make its presence felt in the United States after driving a new outbreak in densely populated Singapore. The news comes as Americans brace for a third winter with the respiratory virus and the Biden administration continues to shed pandemic emergency protections.
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Veggie Tales
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/veggie-tales-1102479831.html
October 20, 2022, 11:17 PM
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss threw in the towel Thursday after acknowledging the near-total collapse of support among her party members. The official spent just 44 days in the top job.
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Store Owner Files Lawsuit on Hunter Biden, Campaign for Russia Plot Claims - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/store-owner-files-lawsuit-on-hunter-biden-campaign-for-russia-plot-claims---reports-1102479273.html
October 20, 2022, 8:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - John Paul Mac Isaac, the owner of the Delaware computer repair store where Hunter Biden left his laptop, has filed a lawsuit in a Delaware state court claiming defamation against Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, Hunter Biden, US Congressman Adam Schiff, CNN and Politico, The Federalist reported on Thursday.
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It’s a Marshmallow World! Astronomers Find ‘Fluffy’ Exoplanet With Density of Sweet Treat
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/its-a-marshmallow-world-astronomers-find-fluffy-exoplanet-with-density-of-sweet-treat-1102478799.html
October 20, 2022, 8:33 PM
A place as large as the universe is bound to have a near-infinite variety of combinations of matter, including what scientists are describing as an exoplanet with a density roughly equal to that seen in a marshmallow.
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At Least 50 Dead as Chadian Anti-Junta Demonstrators Clash With Military Police Forces
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/at-least-50-dead-as-chadian-anti-junta-demonstrators-clash-with-military-police-forces-1102478524.html
October 20, 2022, 7:51 PM
The Chadian government has worked closely with France, its former colonial ruler, in its sprawling trans-Sahelian “War on Terror” style campaign, hosting its headquarters since 2014. However, other regional nations have seen their populations rebel against that war, including Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
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Scientists Mull Prospects of Climate Change-Induced Viral 'Spillover'
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/scientists-mull-prospects-of-climate-change-induced-viral-spillover-1102477865.html
October 20, 2022, 7:03 PM
The researchers did point out that they weren’t attempting to forecast any precise pandemic.
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Tories at Pains: Truss Resigned But No Replacement Lined-Up, Academics Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/tories-at-pains-truss-resigned-but-no-replacement-lined-up-academics-say-1102477555.html
October 20, 2022, 6:44 PM
Liz Truss announced her resignation on October 20, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the United Kingdom. She stepped down after just 44 days of her turbulent premiership.
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David Beckham Sues Fitness Company for Millions of Dollars
https://sputniknews.com/20221020/david-beckham-sues-fitness-company-for-millions-of-dollars-1102476428.html
October 20, 2022, 6:43 PM
The lawsuit reportedly accuses the company that Beckham promoted of providing “preferential treatment” to other investors, thus allowing them to profit more.
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