Pakistan Police Book Ex-PM Imran Khan on Charges of 'Attempted Murder, Terrorism'
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/pakistan-police-book-ex-pm-imran-khan-on-charges-of-attempted-murder-terrorism-1102541998.html
October 23, 2022, 5:45 AM
Police have booked PTI leader Imran Khan on many charges, ranging from terrorism to rioting, since his ouster from power in April. Khan, nevertheless, has remained unfazed over these “harassments,” accusing the coalition government led by Shehbaz Sharif of misusing constitutional authority in targeting his party.
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Bodies of 2 People Found After Plane Crash Off Costa Rican Coast - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/bodies-of-2-people-found-after-plane-crash-off-costa-rican-coast---reports-1102542482.html
October 23, 2022, 5:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Emergency services have found the bodies of two people, including one child, during the search for the missing McFit CEO, Rainer Schaller, and his family after their private jet, flying from Mexico, disappeared off the coast of Costa Rica, national news website Observador reported, citing the public security ministry.
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Trump Hints at 2024 Run
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/trump-hints-at-2024-run-1102542119.html
October 23, 2022, 5:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump hinted at his readiness to take part in the next US presidential election in 2024.
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Children With Cancer Watch New Russian Satellite Carry Their Drawings Into Space
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/children-with-cancer-watch-new-russian-satellite-carry-their-drawings-into-space-1102541533.html
October 23, 2022, 5:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over a dozen young cancer patients from ten different cities were invited to watch the launch of Russia’s new Skif-D communications satellite, and, thanks to the efforts of Russian state space corporation Roscosmos and Unity Foundation, the drawings of over 100 children were sent into space.
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China's Xi Jinping Secures Third Term as Head of Communist Party
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/chinas-xi-jinping-secures-third-term-as-head-of-communist-party-1102540799.html
October 23, 2022, 4:11 AM
On Saturday, the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wrapped up in Beijing. This was followed by the CPC’s new Central Committee approving on Sunday the Standing Committee of the party’s Politburo.
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Presence of Russian Military Instructors 'is Something CAR Always Wanted,' Parliament Speaker Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/presence-of-russian-military-instructors-is-something-car-always-wanted-parliament-speaker-says-1102540675.html
October 23, 2022, 4:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The presence of Russian military instructors in the Central African Republic (CAR) is beneficial for the country and they will remain until all security problems are eliminated, speaker of the Central African parliament, Simplice Sarandji, told Sputnik.
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India Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites Into Orbit - ISRO
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/india-launches-36-oneweb-satellites-into-orbit---isro-1102540374.html
October 23, 2022, 3:20 AM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) says it has successfully launched 36 OneWeb satellites into orbit using the LVM3 carrier rocket.
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Saudi Crown Prince Not to Attend LAS Summit - Algerian Presidential Office
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/saudi-crown-prince-not-to-attend-las-summit---algerian-presidential-office-1102540204.html
October 23, 2022, 2:22 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud will not be able to participate in the upcoming summit of the League of Arab States (LAS) in Algeria, the Algerian presidential press service informs.
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Independent Evan McMullin In Dead Heat With Republican Senator Mike Lee In Utah
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/independent-evan-mcmullin-in-dead-heat-with-republican-senator-mike-lee-in-utah-1102540000.html
October 23, 2022, 2:20 AM
After the 2016 election, Republican Senator Mike Lee, disgusted where then President-elect Donald Trump led the party, revealed that he filled out a ballot for Evan McMullin, picking the independent candidate over his party’s nominee Donald Trump.
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Shooting at Medical Center in Texas Results in Two Dead, Suspect in Custody - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221023/shooting-at-medical-center-in-texas-results-in-two-dead-suspect-in-custody---reports-1102539568.html
October 23, 2022, 12:08 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A gunman has shot and killed two employees of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, located southwest of downtown Dallas, Texas, NBC News reports citing hospital officials.
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Red Bull Owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, Dead at 78
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/red-bull-owner-dietrich-mateschitz-dead-at-78-1102539433.html
October 22, 2022, 11:44 PM
Dietrich Mateschitz, the owner and co-founder of Red Bull died after battling a long illness. The news was confirmed by his Formula 1(F1) Racing Team and Redbull’s website on Saturday. Mareschitz is survived by his partner Marion Feichtner and his son Mark Gerhardter. He was 78.
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Italy’s Newly Appointed Foreign Minister Makes First Phone Call to Ukraine’s Kuleba
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/italys-newly-appointed-foreign-minister-makes-first-phone-call-to-ukraines-kuleba-1102538971.html
October 22, 2022, 10:48 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani held phone talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba soon after his appointment.
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Syrian Air Defense Shot Down 2 Missiles, 4 Bombs Fired by Israel - Russian Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/syrian-air-defense-shot-down-2-missiles-4-bombs-fired-by-israel---russian-military-1102538674.html
October 22, 2022, 10:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Syrian air defense systems destroyed two cruise missiles and four guided bombs launched by Israel's F-16 fighters at the airports of Damascus and Al-Dimas on Friday, Col. Andrei Boldyrev, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties in Syria, said on Saturday.
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Early Voting High for Midterms; Increased Turnout Expected
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/early-voting-high-for-midterms-increased-turnout-expected-1102538370.html
October 22, 2022, 10:20 PM
Twenty-seven states and Washington D.C. allow for “no-excuse” absentee voting. Another eight states automatically send mail-in ballots to registered voters. Forty-six states offer some form of early voting.
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Saudi Arabia Qualifies Houthi Attack in Yemen's Oil Port as Terrorist Act
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/saudi-arabia-qualifies-houthi-attack-in-yemens-oil-port-as-terrorist-act-1102538225.html
October 22, 2022, 8:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia qualifies a recent drone attack in the Dabba port in eastern Yemen, which was carried out by the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, as an act of terrorism, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.
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Russia Launches Rocket With First Satellite of Sfera Orbital Constellation
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/russia-launches-rocket-with-first-satellite-of-sfera-orbital-constellation-1102538121.html
October 22, 2022, 8:48 PM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME (Sputnik) - Russia has launched the Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying the Skif-D satellite, the first orbital spacecraft from the Sfera (Sphere) multi-satellite orbital constellation, and three Gonets-M communications satellites, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.
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International Ski Federation Extends Ban on Participation of Russian, Belarusian Athletes
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/international-ski-federation-extends-ban-on-participation-of-russian-belarusian-athletes-1102538010.html
October 22, 2022, 7:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Ski Federation (FIS) has extended its ban on the participation of Russian and Belarussian athletes in competitions in line with safety considerations and the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the organization said on Saturday.
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Tory Voters Seem More Likely to Back the Party if BoJo Becomes PM Again, Report Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/tory-voters-seem-more-likely-to-back-the-party-if-bojo-becomes-pm-again-report-claims-1102537623.html
October 22, 2022, 6:54 PM
A recent poll suggests that there are more Tory voters who think Boris Johnson might do a good job at the helm than those who would say the same thing about Rishi Sunak.
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Jumping Spiders May Boast a Cognitive Ability We Wish They Didn't Have
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/jumping-spiders-may-boast-a-cognitive-ability-we-wish-they-didnt-have-1102537471.html
October 22, 2022, 6:24 PM
As if the fact that some spiders are capable of jumping was not already frightening enough.
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The Way You Walk Can... Predict Your Death, Scientists Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/the-way-you-walk-can-predict-your-death-scientists-say-1102537258.html
October 22, 2022, 6:03 PM
The model developed by the authors of the new study to estimate mortality risk essentially attempted to simulate the so-called Six Minute Walking Test that, as one of the researchers put it, is “a very good external measure of what's going on internally.”
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Scholz: Ukraine Conflict Must Not Escalate Into Direct Russia-NATO Confrontation
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/scholz-says-russia-ukraine-conflict-must-not-escalate-into-direct-russia-nato-conflict-1102537070.html
October 22, 2022, 5:07 PM
BERLIN, (Sputnik) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that the conflict between Moscow and Kiev must be prevented from escalating into a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO.
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Ex-Chinese Leader Hu Jintao Left Party Congress Due to Feeling Unwell - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/ex-chinese-leader-hu-jintao-left-party-congress-due-to-feeling-unwell---reports-1102536762.html
October 22, 2022, 4:57 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - China's former leader Hu Jintao left the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing as he was feeling unwell, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday after footage of Hu being led out of the venue emerged on the internet.
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Small Plane Crash in US’ New Hampshire Kills Everyone on Board
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/small-plane-crash-in-us-new-hampshire-kills-everyone-on-board-1102536206.html
October 22, 2022, 4:13 PM
The plane crashed into an apartment building on Friday night, causing a large fire.
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Child Labor at Hyundai-Run Plant Highlights Widespread Problem in US, Scholar Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/child-labor-at-hyundai-run-plant-highlights-widespread-problem-in-us-scholar-claims-1102535807.html
October 22, 2022, 3:53 PM
Alabama’s Department of Labor and US federal agents have launched an investigation after a media report revealed that children were working at a metal stamping plant.
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Boris Johnson Reportedly Backed By 100 Tory Lawmakers, Enough to Run for PM Office
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/boris-johnson-secures-backing-of-100-conservative-lawmakers-to-run-for-office-reports-suggest-1102535675.html
October 22, 2022, 2:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has garnered the support of 100 Conservative Party lawmakers, necessary to take part in race to 10 Downing Street, Sky News reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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CPC Congress Agrees to Boost Armed Forces, Prevent ‘Taiwan Independence’
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/cpc-congress-agrees-to-boost-armed-forces-prevent-taiwan-independence-1102535292.html
October 22, 2022, 2:41 PM
In a final Congress resolution on Saturday, the Communist Party of China emphasized that the country had “devoted great energy to modernizing” its “national defense and armed forces” over the past five years.
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UK Finance Minister Mulls Freezing Defense Spending at 2% GDP Until 2027, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/uk-finance-minister-mulls-freezing-defense-spending-at-2-gdp-until-2027-reports-say-1102535196.html
October 22, 2022, 2:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is considering the possibility of freezing defense spending for the next five years to fill an estimated 40-billion-pound ($45 billion) gap in the public finances, The Times newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Ukraine’s PM Threatens Europe With 'Migration Tsunami' Unless Kiev Gets More Weapons
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/ukraines-pm-threatens-europe-with-migration-tsunami-unless-kiev-gets-more-weapons-1102534488.html
October 22, 2022, 2:21 PM
According to Kiev, at least eight million people have already left the country since February, although some of them have since returned.
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Close-Up Shot of Ant's 'Face' Shocks & Amuses Online Crowd
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/close-up-shot-of-ants-face-shocks--amuses-online-crowd-1102532868.html
October 22, 2022, 1:47 PM
Even as some netizens started referencing horror movies while commenting on the ant’s picture, others appeared more amused than horrified by what they saw.
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'Russian Houses' in Europe to Open Free Heating Centers During Winter
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/state-run-russian-houses-in-europe-to-open-free-heating-centers-during-winter-1102533025.html
October 22, 2022, 1:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian agency for foreign humanitarian cooperation Rossotrudnichestvo has announced that its representative offices abroad, the so-called Russian Houses, will be open and free for Europeans to come in to warm up and charge their electronic devices.
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Protesters Warn Outsiders Not to Meddle in Ethiopia's Tigray Standoff
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/protesters-warn-outsiders-not-to-meddle-in-ethiopias-tigray-standoff-1102531674.html
October 22, 2022, 1:07 PM
A deadly civilian conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels has been persisting since 2020. At the time, Addis Ababa launched an anti-terror operation in response to the rebels’ attack on a government military base.
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Software Engineer Gang-Raped in India's Jharkhand, Police Investigating
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/software-engineer-gang-raped-in-indias-jharkhand-police-investigating-1102531447.html
October 22, 2022, 1:04 PM
According to a report released by the National Crime Records Bureau, India recorded an average 86 rape cases each day in 2021 – a total of 31,677 during the year.
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RNC Sues Google, Alleges Campaign Email Filtering
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/rnc-sues-google-alleges-campaign-email-filtering-1102531858.html
October 22, 2022, 12:59 PM
A Google spokesperson responded that they merely “continue to work to maximize email deliverability while minimizing unwanted spam.”
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Finnish Delegation to Visit Turkey for NATO Membership Talks Next Week, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/finnish-delegation-to-visit-turkey-for-nato-membership-talks-next-week-reports-say-1102531177.html
October 22, 2022, 11:32 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - A delegation of the Finnish justice ministry will visit Ankara on October 25 to discuss issues hindering the ratification procedure for obtaining NATO membership by Helsinki, Turkish news agency Anadolu reported on Saturday.
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‘Stop Pushing WW3 Dialogue’: Netizens Slam US War Games Near Romania-Ukraine Border
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/stop-pushing-ww3-dialogue-netizens-slam-us-war-games-near-romania-ukraine-border-1102530691.html
October 22, 2022, 11:31 AM
US airborne drills, which include live-fire ground and air assault exercises, are being conducted just several miles from Romania’s border with Ukraine, where Russia continues its special military operation.
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Ex-Briefcase Models Dispel Meghan Markle's Claims About 'Deal or No Deal' Objectifying Women
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/ex-briefcase-models-dispel-meghan-markles-claims-about-deal-or-no-deal-objectifying-women-1102527927.html
October 22, 2022, 10:56 AM
According to Meghan Markle, who starred in 34 episodes of "Deal or No Deal" between 2006 and 2007, the show’s girls were "objectified," as more attention was paid to their looks than their personalities.
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Fashion Giants Sever Ties With Kanye West
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/fashion-giants-sever-ties-with-kanye-west-1102529547.html
October 22, 2022, 10:49 AM
Relations between the outspoken rapper and some of the most prominent players in the fashion industry soured in the aftermath of recent remarks.
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Montenegro's Parliament Votes to Sack Pro-EU Foreign and Defense Ministers
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/montenegros-parliament-votes-to-sack-pro-eu-foreign-and-defense-ministers-1102530060.html
October 22, 2022, 10:36 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Montenegrin Foreign Minister Ranko Krivokapic and Defense Minister Rasko Konjevic were removed from office on Saturday in a legislative ouster initiated by Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic, building on a political crisis that has been going on in Montenegro for over a year ago now.
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'Totally Unacceptable': Premier League Legend Alan Shearer Rips Into Cristiano Ronaldo
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/totally-unacceptable-premier-league-legend-alan-shearer-rips-into-cristiano-ronaldo-1102528282.html
October 22, 2022, 10:21 AM
Man United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be under fire for storming off down the tunnel during the club's 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur earlier this week. After England legend Gary Linekar slammed him for his behavior, another Premier League icon has now hit out at the Portuguese megastar.
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Germans Rally in Berlin to Protest Energy Crisis Measures
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/germans-rally-in-berlin-to-protest-energy-crisis-measures-1102528370.html
October 22, 2022, 10:10 AM
Europe is facing a severe energy crisis, with electricity bills skyrocketing after the EU decided to impose sanctions against Russia, resulting in supply chain disruption and lack of fuel.
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Private Jet Carrying 5 Germans Disappears Near Costa Rica
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/private-jet-carrying-5-germans-disappears-near-costa-rica-1102528463.html
October 22, 2022, 9:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A small private plane with five German citizens on board has gone missing after departing from Mexico off the coast of Costa Rica, Costa Rican Public Security Minister Jorge Torres said on Saturday.
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Jill Biden Claims Stepson Hunter 'Innocent'
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/jill-biden-claims-stepson-hunter-innocent-1102527392.html
October 22, 2022, 9:24 AM
Earlier this month, the Washington Post reported that federal agents probing Hunter Biden had obtained what they claimed was “sufficient evidence” to charge the 52-year-old with tax fraud and lying about his drug abuse to buy a gun.
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Australia and Japan Agree to Enhance Security, Defense Cooperation
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/australia-and-japan-agree-to-enhance-security-defense-cooperation-1102527804.html
October 22, 2022, 9:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of defense and security by signing a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday.
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Turkey and Russia Working on Evaluation of Gas Hub Project, Source Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/turkey-and-russia-working-on-evaluation-of-gas-hub-project-source-says-1102527615.html
October 22, 2022, 8:59 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Russia and Turkey are working on the gas hub project, the design, construction and marketing elements are being evaluated, a source Sputnik on Saturday.
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Pakistan's Imran Khan Challenges Election Commission's Decision to Bar Him From Contesting Polls
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/imran-khan-slams-pakistan-election-commission-mafia-after-being-barred-from-public-office-1102525890.html
October 22, 2022, 8:52 AM
On Friday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) barred Imran Khan from contesting elections in the country for five years. The body's verdict came in response to a complaint filed by National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, who alleged that the ex-prime minister swindled 52 gift items from the state gift repository, Toshakhana.
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Losing Everything in Catastrophic Floods in Nigeria, Survivor Struggles to Rebuild Life
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/losing-everything-in-catastrophic-floods-in-nigeria-survivor-struggles-to-rebuild-life-1102526105.html
October 22, 2022, 8:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Tommy Yang - After the recent devastating floods in Nigeria wiped out almost everything in his village, a survivor shared with Sputnik how his family narrowly escaped from the disaster and the challenges he faced in rebuilding their life.
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Bookies Taking Bеts on 'Aubergine Boris' to Succeed 'Lettuce Truss’ as UK PM
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/bookies-taking-bets-on-aubergine-boris-to-succeed-lettuce-truss-as-uk-pm-1102524624.html
October 22, 2022, 8:01 AM
After PM Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday, yet another leadership race kicked off in the UK’s Conservative Party. Possible candidates include Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman... and reports claim that the list may also include Boris Johnson making a comeback after just a few months out of the office.
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Guaido Will ‘Disappear’ From Venezuelan Political Scene in January 2023, Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/guaido-will-disappear-from-venezuelan-political-scene-in-january-2023-analyst-says-1102524372.html
October 22, 2022, 7:41 AM
The Financial Times reported that Venezuelan opposition political parties are discussing plans to oust the country’s opposition figure Juan Guaido on Friday.
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Why EU Leaders Cannot Agree on Russian Gas Price Cap
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/why-eu-leaders-cannot-agree-on-russian-gas-price-cap-1102512685.html
October 22, 2022, 7:00 AM
Despite mentioning the prospects of introducing a cap on the price of Russian gas, western leaders are yet to implement this move as Moscow has vowed not to sell gas to any buyer who would try to establish a price cap.
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As US Crab Industry in Bering Sea Crumbles, Russian Crab Firms Not Affected
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/as-us-crab-industry-in-bering-sea-crumbles-russian-crab-firms-not-affected-1102523967.html
October 22, 2022, 6:48 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian fishing firms told Sputnik they are not facing any issues harvesting crab in the Bering Sea unlike US fishermen that are seeing disruptions to their supply in the same region.
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5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southwest China
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/50-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-southwest-china-1102523716.html
October 22, 2022, 6:26 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 occurred in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan on Saturday, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said.
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At Least 15 Killed, 40 Injured in Bus Accident in India Days Ahead of Diwali
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/at-least-15-killed-40-injured-in-bus-accident-in-india-days-ahead-of-diwali-1102523336.html
October 22, 2022, 6:20 AM
It is reported that India records more than 400,000 road accidents every year. In 2021, over 155,000 people lost their lives in road accidents, while in 2020, the number of deaths stood at 133,000.
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Sunak, Mordaunt Urged to Stop Boris Johnson From Returning to No 10 'At All Costs'
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/sunak-mordaunt-urged-to-stop-boris-johnson-from-returning-to-no-10-at-all-costs-1102522252.html
October 22, 2022, 5:39 AM
The new Tory leadership race unfolds after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday in a move that followed weeks of market turmoil and revolt within her own party as a result of the tax-cutting mini-budget unveiled by the government last month.
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Xi Jinping Closes 20th National Congress of Communist Party of China
https://sputniknews.com/20221022/xi-jinping-closes-20th-national-congress-of-communist-party-of-china-1102523106.html
October 22, 2022, 5:37 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded its work in Beijing on Saturday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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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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