Russian Military Doctrine Allows No Double Interpretations on Use of Nuclear Arms: Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russian-military-doctrine-allows-no-double-interpretations-on-use-of-nuclear-arms-moscow-1102818884.html
October 29, 2022, 5:57 AM
BAKU (Sputnik) - Russia is following the evolution of doctrinal documents of Western countries, especially the US, and is concerned about their blurriness and the growing number of scenarios involving the use of nuclear weapons, while the Russian Military Doctrine does not allow any double interpretations on the possible use of nuclear arms,
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London Reportedly Mulling Extension of UK's Foreign Aid Budget Freeze for Extra 2 Years
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/london-reportedly-mulling-extension-of-uks-foreign-aid-budget-freeze-for-extra-2-years-1102818041.html
October 29, 2022, 5:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering freezing the United Kingdom's foreign aid budget for extra two years to balance the country's economy, British media reported on Friday, citing Treasury sources.
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Democrats Concerned About Possible Outcome of Midterms, Ex-White House Press Secretary Psaki Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/democrats-concerned-about-possible-outcome-of-midterms-ex-white-house-press-secretary-psaki-says-1102817907.html
October 29, 2022, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Friday that Democrats are concerned about the possible outcome of midterm elections in the United States in November.
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Republicans Reportedly Oppose Funding Ukraine With Seized Russia's Assets
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/republicans-reportedly-oppose-funding-ukraine-with-seized-russias-assets-1102817608.html
October 29, 2022, 4:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A group of US House and Senate Republicans have opposed a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would allow Washington to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine in aid, American newspaper reported on Friday, citing people involved with the negotiations.
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Tokyo Could Build Prototype Submarine Deployed With US-Made Tomahawk Missiles: Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/tokyo-could-build-prototype-submarine-deployed-with-us-made-tomahawk-missiles-reports-1102817331.html
October 29, 2022, 4:48 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese authorities are considering the possibility of developing a prototype submarine capable of launching US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, local newspaper reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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Russian Ambassador Urges US to Bring Back Nuclear Weapons Stationed Abroad
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russian-ambassador-urges-us-to-bring-back-nuclear-weapons-stationed-abroad-1102817069.html
October 29, 2022, 4:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has called on US authorities to return all nuclear weapons stationed abroad to their homeland and to eliminate the infrastructure for their storage and use.
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Report: Most Military UFO Reports are Either Foreign Spying or Airborne Trash
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/report-most-military-ufo-reports-are-either-foreign-spying-or-airborne-trash-1102816363.html
October 29, 2022, 4:06 AM
Most of the information about unidentified aerial phenomena remains classified, and no single explanation addresses most of the reports and sightings. At this time, it’s not in the US government's best interest to release more information about the incidents – a fact that makes it all the easier for UFO enthusiasts to make their case.
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At Least One Dead, 14 Injured During Unrest in Iran’s Zahedan - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/at-least-one-dead-14-injured-during-unrest-in-irans-zahedan---reports-1102816248.html
October 29, 2022, 3:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least one person died and over a dozen others were injured during unrest near the Grand Makki Mosque in Zahedan, the capital of Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, the Tasnim news agency reports.
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Kosovo Won't Postpone Re-Registration of Serbian License Plates - Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/kosovo-wont-postpone-re-registration-of-serbian-license-plates---prime-minister-1102815952.html
October 29, 2022, 3:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The government of the partially-recognized Republic of Kosovo decided not to postpone the mandatory re-registration of cars with license plates issued by Serbian authorities, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Friday.
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Moscow Regularly Informs UN on Failure to Implement Part of Grain Deal: Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/moscow-regularly-informs-un-on-failure-to-implement-part-of-grain-deal---zakharova-1102815589.html
October 29, 2022, 2:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia continues to inform the UN Secretariat about the failure to fulfill the second part of the Istanbul grain deal on a regular basis, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
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Paul Pelosi Expected to Make Full Recovery After Violent Hammer Attack, Spokesperson Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/paul-pelosi-expected-to-make-full-recovery-after-violent-hammer-attack-spokesperson-reveals-1102815416.html
October 29, 2022, 2:37 AM
Just 10 days ahead of the midterm elections, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was rushed to the hospital on Friday morning after he was attacked at the couple’s San Francisco home by an assailant who was armed with a hammer.
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Canada Sanctions & Ukraine Bond Offer Show Allegiance to US, UK Anti-Russia Line: Russian Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/stepanov-canada-sanctions--ukraine-bond-offer-show-allegiance-to-us-uk-anti-russia-line-1102814589.html
October 29, 2022, 1:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ottawa's new sanctions against Moscow and its announcement of new government-backed Ukrainian sovereignty bond demonstrate its allegiance to the anti-Russia line pursued by Washington and London, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik.
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Thousands of Czech Protesters Demand New Government, Gas Talks With Russia - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/thousands-of-czech-protesters-demand-new-government-gas-talks-with-russia---reports-1102814418.html
October 28, 2022, 11:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thousands of people gathered for a demonstration in the Czech capital of Prague, demanding the resignation of the country's center-right government and calling for negotiations with Russia on gas supplies, media reported on Friday.
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Trump’s Legal Team Spotted in DC Amid DOJ Push to Get Any Remaining Mar-a-Lago Files
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/trumps-legal-team-spotted-in-dc-amid-doj-push-to-get-any-remaining-mar-a-lago-files-1102814173.html
October 28, 2022, 11:16 PM
Three top lawyers representing former US President Donald Trump were spotted outside a Washington, DC, courthouse on Thursday for what experts believe is likely talks with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over concerns that there may still be US government documents in Trump’s possession that should not be.
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'Business Goes On': Construction Exec Weighs In on Russian Firms Finding Alternatives to EU Goods
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/business-goes-on-construction-exec-weighs-in-on-russian-firms-finding-alternatives-to-eu-goods-1102812506.html
October 28, 2022, 10:58 PM
As the XV Verona Eurasian Economic Forum came to a close on Friday in Azerbaijan's Baku, the event's main takeaway turned out to be that while Russians are quickly adapting to the tectonic shifts in Eurasian business relations, the EU may inevitably lose various partnerships after breaking ties with Moscow.
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The Muskian Era
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/the-muskian-era--1102813209.html
October 28, 2022, 10:24 PM
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur whose takeover of the prominent social media platform officially went through this week, said in a tweet that he didn’t buy the firm “to make more money. I did it to try to help humanity, whom I love.” Musk had until Friday to complete the $44 billion transfer or risk trial court.
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Ready to Blow? After Mauna Loa Rumbling Detected, Hawaiians Near Volcano Advised to Prepare ‘Go Bag’
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/ready-to-blow-after-mauna-loa-rumbling-detected-hawaiians-near-volcano-advised-to-prepare-go-bag-1102812379.html
October 28, 2022, 9:42 PM
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano above sea level, could soon start erupting once more, according to scientists who closely monitor its activity. Hawaiian authorities have advised residents living near the volcano to be ready to leave quickly, just in case. The giant hasn’t gone off since 1984.
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Young Adults Trust Info From Social Media Almost as Much as Traditional News, Survey Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/young-adults-trust-info-from-social-media-almost-as-much-as-news-survey-finds-1102812659.html
October 28, 2022, 9:38 PM
Fake news ran rampant on social media during the 2016 election, leading people to question science, actual news, and social norms. Falsehoods spread quickly on social media, a concern that is compounded by the fact that US adults under 30 are now almost as likely to trust information on social media sites as they are from national outlets.
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Video: Protesters Interrupt Blinken Event in Canada With Anti-War Slogans on Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/video-protesters-interrupt-blinken-event-in-canada-with-anti-war-slogans-on-ukraine-1102812258.html
October 28, 2022, 9:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A group of protesters confronted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly at an event in Montreal on Friday to demand an end to the US involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
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US Will Have to Lend Ear to Putin as New World Order Already Taking Shape, Academics Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/us-will-have-to-lend-ear-to-putin-as-new-world-order-already-taking-shape-academics-say-1102807064.html
October 28, 2022, 8:54 PM
Even though Vladimir Putin made it clear in his Valdai speech that Russia is not a natural "enemy" of the West and emphasized the importance of dialogue, the US mainstream press has again turned a deaf ear to the president's call, accusing Moscow of railing against Western elites and "reciting familiar grievances and criticisms."
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META Goes Down: Users Report Widespread Outage on Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/meta-goes-down-users-report-widespread-outage-on-facebook-instagram-1102811655.html
October 28, 2022, 8:12 PM
Earlier this month, Facebook* services were struck with massive outages that affected users across North America and Europe.
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After Final State Passes Law, Same-Gender Marriage Made Legal in All of Mexico
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/after-final-state-passes-law-same-gender-marriage-made-legal-in-all-of-mexico-1102811433.html
October 28, 2022, 7:58 PM
A process that began in 2015 was completed on Wednesday, when Mexico’s northeastern state of Tamaulipas voted to legalize same-gender marriages, meaning the right of LGBTQ people to marry is now protected in all 32 Mexican states.
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‘We Want to Rule Italy’: 100 Years Since Mussolini’s March on Rome Brought Fascism to Europe
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/we-want-to-rule-italy-100-years-since-mussolinis-march-on-rome-brought-fascism-to-europe-1102808633.html
October 28, 2022, 7:50 PM
Italians on Friday marked the centenary anniversary of the March on Rome, a fascist coup d’etat by Benito Mussolini. The 1922 seizure of power marked the first time a fascist movement came to power in Europe - a grim sign of the continent’s future for the next two decades.
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India Beefs Up Military Capability With New Helipads, Bridges Along China Border
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/india-beefs-up-military-capability-with-new-helipads-bridges-along-china-border-1102803481.html
October 28, 2022, 7:09 PM
India and China are making efforts to out-build each other along the Line of Actual Control, a loosely demarcated boundary dividing the countries across the Himalayas. Since 2020, the militaries of the two have been on high alert amid an ongoing border stand-off.
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Twitter Will Form Content Moderation Council, No Major Decisions Before Group Meets - Musk
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/twitter-will-form-content-moderation-council-no-major-decisions-before-group-meets---musk-1102809887.html
October 28, 2022, 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Social media company Twitter will form a special council to moderate the platform as part of its overhaul by billionaire purchaser Elon Musk, with no decisions on content or account reinstatements expected before the group convenes, the tech entrepreneur said on Friday.
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Reports of Girls Auctioned to Pay Off Debts Spark Outrage in India
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/reports-of-girls-auctioned-to-pay-off-debts-spark-outrage-in-india-1102792381.html
October 28, 2022, 6:59 PM
According to a media report, parties involved in financial disputes approach caste panchayats (elders’ councils) and not courts for debt settlement.
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US Music Star Jerry Lee Lewis Dies at 87
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/us-music-star-jerry-lee-lewis-dies-at-87-1102808532.html
October 28, 2022, 6:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - One of the most famous US singers and songwriters Jerry Lee Lewis died at the age of 87, his representative Zach Farnum confirmed.
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Ankara to Ensure Flow of Russian Gas to EU Through TurkStream Pipeline - Erdogan
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/ankara-to-ensure-flow-of-russian-gas-to-eu-through-turkstream-pipeline-erdogan-1102806823.html
October 28, 2022, 6:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ankara will ensure the distribution of Russian gas to Europe through the TurkStream pipeline, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.
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Authorities Foil Attempt to Smuggle Russian Military Equipment and Uniforms to US, Canada, France
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/authorities-foil-attempt-to-smuggle-russian-military-equipment-and-uniforms-to-us-canada-france-1102798593.html
October 28, 2022, 6:22 PM
It remains unclear who was planning to buy the Russian military items and exactly what their intention was.
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Entire Twitter Data Engineer Team Let Go - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/entire-twitter-data-engineer-team-let-go-reports-1102806672.html
October 28, 2022, 5:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The entire Twitter data engineer team has been let go and employees were seen carrying cardboard boxes while leaving the company's headquarters in San Francisco, California, media reported on Friday.
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Iranian Human Rights Body Says West Ignored Terrorist Attack on Mausoleum in Shiraz
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/iranian-human-rights-body-says-west-ignored-terrorist-attack-on-mausoleum-in-shiraz-1102806516.html
October 28, 2022, 5:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's High Council for Human Rights on Friday criticized Western countries and international human rights organizations for ignoring obvious evidence of rights violation in the country, citing the lack of reaction to the terrorist attack at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the city of Shiraz as an example.
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa Urges West to Lift Sanctions on Zimbabwe Amid Refugee Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/south-africas-president-ramaphosa-urges-west-to-lift-sanctions-on-zimbabwe-amid-refugee-crisis-1102803766.html
October 28, 2022, 5:10 PM
The US and its Western allies have been imposing sanctions on Harare for many years over purported violations of human rights, corruption, and threats to democracy. Zimbabwe has rejected the allegations, and in turn said that the embargo imposed nearly two decades ago is to blame for the collapse of its economy.
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All You Need to Know About Nuclear Arsenals of Russia, China, US
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/all-you-need-to-know-about-nuclear-arsenals-of-russia-china-us-1102802193.html
October 28, 2022, 4:41 PM
Earlier this month, the Russian Foreign Ministry underscored that Moscow does not threaten anyone with nuclear weapons, but that it is Western powers who use nuclear rhetoric, trying to make it look like Russia is preparing to deliver strikes using weapons of mass destruction.
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'The Bird is Free': Will Musk Tear Down Twitter Jail's Wall and Let Sputnik Out?
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/the-bird-is-free-will-musk-tear-down-twitter-jails-wall-and-let-sputnik-out-1102802957.html
October 28, 2022, 3:55 PM
Elon Musk took control of Twitter on Thursday and immediately fired CEO Parag Agrawal and several other executives, according to the US press. Will the billionaire now offer free speech to users of every stripe?
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US Pretends to be 'Open to Talks' With North Korea While Boosting Sanctions, Scholar Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/us-pretends-to-be-open-to-talks-with-north-korea-while-boosting-sanctions-scholar-says-1102804680.html
October 28, 2022, 3:44 PM
Russia and China will continue to jointly address the North Korea issue. The main cause of tensions on the Korean Peninsula is the pressure exerted on the DPRK and the show of force by South Korea and the United States.
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Voting Rights Restricted in US While Two Parties Using 'Divisive' Rhetoric in Midterms, OSCE Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/voting-rights-restricted-in-us-while-two-parties-using-divisive-rhetoric-in-midterms-osce-says-1102804574.html
October 28, 2022, 3:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights released an interim report analyzing the US electoral environment prior to midterms in November, assessing that voting rights are subject to restrictions and that the two major parties are engaged in divisive rhetoric.
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Ex-DoD Officer: US Hypersonic Race With Russia & China Won't Save the Day, Peace Talks are a Must
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/ex-dod-officer-us-hypersonic-race-with-russia--china-wont-save-the-day-peace-talks-are-a-must-1102802409.html
October 28, 2022, 3:17 PM
The US Navy and Army on October 26 conducted the High Operational Tempo for Hypersonics flight campaign by launching a precision sounding rocket containing over a dozen hypersonic experiments. The test was aimed at collecting data on the performance of materials and systems in a realistic hypersonic environment.
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Indian Girl Steals Netizens' Hearts by Making 15 Portraits in One Go
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/indian-girl-steals-netizens-hearts-by-making-15-portraits-in-one-go-1102798215.html
October 28, 2022, 3:08 PM
A recent video has been drawing a lot of public reactions and crossed over 85,000 views on YouTube and more than 2.6 million views on Twitter.
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33 People Arrested for Killing Woman Over 'Witchcraft' in India's Odisha
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/33-people-arrested-for-killing-woman-over-witchcraft-in-indias-odisha-1102797848.html
October 28, 2022, 3:07 PM
Odisha has frequently seen villagers attack others on mere suspicion of being involved in "black magic," with the state having recorded the second highest number of killings in the country over such allegations. Most victims of superstitious practices have been targeted for “causing health issues," "crop failure," or even "killing babies."
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Outrage After Nurse Seen Grabbing Female Patient by Hair at Hospital in India's Uttar Pradesh
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/outrage-after-nurse-seen-grabbing-female-patient-by-hair-at-hospital-in-indias-uttar-pradesh-1102798004.html
October 28, 2022, 3:06 PM
A number of hospitals in Uttar Pradesh state have made headlines for all the wrong reasons recently. Last week, a dengue patient in the Prayagraj district died after staff allegedly transfused “juice” instead of blood platelets to him.
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Trump Says Twitter in 'Sane Hands' After Musk Takeover
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/trump-says-twitter-in-sane-hands-after-musk-takeover-1102803156.html
October 28, 2022, 2:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump welcomed Elon Musk’s official takeover of Twitter on Friday, saying the social media platform was "now in sane hands."
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Russian President Putin Meets Defense Minister Shoigu to Discuss Partial Mobilization
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/russian-president-putin-meets-defense-minister-shoigu-to-discuss-partial-mobilization-1102802123.html
October 28, 2022, 2:40 PM
Last month, Russia announced it would mobilize 300,000 new troops, drafting people with military specialties and experience in order to protect the country, as Russian forces are fighting in a special operation in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Nothing Like Cuban Missile Crisis, But Talks Still 'Only Way Out', Ex-Reagan Aide Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/ukraine-nothing-like-cuban-missile-crisis-but-talks-still-only-way-out-ex-reagan-aide-says-1102801829.html
October 28, 2022, 2:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The current tensions between Russia and the United States over Ukraine cannot be compared to the 13-day US-Soviet nuclear standoff over Cuba, which came to an end sixty years ago today, but negotiations still remain the only option for avoiding war, former adviser to President Ronald Reagan, Suzanne Massie, told Sputnik.
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US Set to Delay Russian Oil Price Cap Announcement Until After Midterms, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/us-set-to-delay-russian-oil-price-cap-announcement-until-after-midterms-reports-suggest-1102801652.html
October 28, 2022, 2:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration intends to delay setting a price cap on Russian oil until after the November 8 midterms amid concerns that the fallout could weigh on Democrats’ standing in the upcoming vote, American media reported on Friday, citing sources.
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'Flattered to Listen to Putin Talking About Modi at Valdai': Indian Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/flattered-to-listen-to-putin-talking-about-modi-at-valdai-indian-expert-1102795880.html
October 28, 2022, 1:51 PM
The Kremlin has appreciated India's response to the Ukraine crisis. Despite maintaining ties with Washington, Delhi has declined to join Western sanctions against Moscow, prioritizing its own "national interests" and maintaining a strategic partnership with Russia.
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OSCE Seeks to Deepen Security Ties With Mediterranean
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/osce-seeks-to-deepen-security-ties-with-mediterranean-1102801186.html
October 28, 2022, 1:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the world’s largest regional security bloc, sought on Friday to secure the cooperation of Mediterranean nations in maintaining European stability.
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Will COP27 Address Africa Climate Issues and Loss & Damage Compensation?
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/will-cop27-address-africa-climate-issues-and-loss--damage-compensation-1102798716.html
October 28, 2022, 1:36 PM
Heads of state, industry leaders, climate activists, and civil society representatives are due to meet at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on November 6 in Egypt. Africa is expected to be the focus of the conference.
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Pro-Government March Begins in Iran to Protest Against Recent Terrorist Attack and Riots
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/pro-government-march-begins-in-iran-to-protest-against-recent-terrorist-attack-and-riots-1102800635.html
October 28, 2022, 1:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Peaceful pro-government demonstrations started in various part of Iran on Friday in protest against the recent terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the city of Shiraz and the violent protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, Iranian media reported.
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Pelosi's Husband Assaulted as Result of House Attack
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/pelosis-husband-assaulted-as-result-of-house-attack-1102800093.html
October 28, 2022, 12:50 PM
While the US House speaker was not at home at the time of the intrusion, her husband was rushed to hospital following the incident.
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Blinken Claims 'Two-Thirds' of All Food Exported to Global South in Black Sea Grain Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/blinken-claims-two-thirds-of-all-food-exported-to-global-south-in-black-sea-grain-deal-1102788547.html
October 28, 2022, 12:46 PM
In late July, two agreements were signed in Istanbul. The first one provides for the removal of anti-Russian restrictions on the export of agricultural products and fertilizers, while another provides a mechanism for grain to be exported from the Black Sea ports controlled by Kiev.
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British Hindus to Protest Outside BBC HQ in London Over 'Anti-India' Bias
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/british-hindus-to-protest-outside-bbc-hq-in-london-over-anti-india-bias-1102795758.html
October 28, 2022, 12:45 PM
The protest was announced in the wake of recent coverage of unrest that occurred in a part of Leicester between Hindu and Muslim groups. Both India and Pakistan have asked the local authorities to take steps to protect their citizens.
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India Flags Concerns Over Politicization of UN Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/india-flags-concerns-over-politicization-of-un-sanctions-1102793222.html
October 28, 2022, 12:42 PM
India has been involved in a diplomatic spat with China over Beijing's hold on several proposals moved by Delhi to get Pakistani terrorists listed by the UN Security Council Daesh and Al Qaeda* Sanctions Committee.
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Snowden on Musk's Twitter Acquisition: Platform Censorship Has Gone 'Too Far'
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/snowden-on-musks-twitter-acquisition-platform-censorship-gone-too-far-1102798102.html
October 28, 2022, 12:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, who is exiled in Russia, said on Friday that censorship on Twitter and other social media had become excessive, depriving users of the right to make their own decisions regarding content.
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Czech Protesters Rally in Prague to Demand Removal of Anti-Russia Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/czech-protesters-rally-in-prague-to-demand-removal-of-anti-russia-sanctions-1102795957.html
October 28, 2022, 12:09 PM
Last month, the Central European country was rocked by a wave of protests, with up to 100,000 people demanding politicians engage in direct talks with Moscow regarding gas deliveries.
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EU May Survive Till Spring Without Russian Gas, But What About Next Winter?
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/eu-may-survive-till-spring-without-russian-gas-but-what-about-next-winter-1102794603.html
October 28, 2022, 12:03 PM
The Western countries have yet to implement a price cap on Russian gas as Moscow has vowed not to sell the blue fuel to any buyer who would try to introduce such a measure.
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EU's von der Leyen Warns Energy Issues May Result in Social-Economic Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/eus-von-der-leyen-warns-energy-issues-may-result-in-social-economic-crisis-1102797088.html
October 28, 2022, 11:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The energy crisis is the priority for EU authorities at the moment as it can have a spillover effect on social and economic stability, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
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New Hypothesis Explains Why Aliens Do Not Show Up in Our Galactic Neighborhood
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/new-hypothesis-explains-why-aliens-do-not-show-up-in-our-galactic-neighborhood-1102795679.html
October 28, 2022, 11:44 AM
The authors of a new report point at the prospects of alien life existing "across all K-dwarf or M-dwarf stars" in our galaxy.
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Indian PM Modi Pitches for 'One Nation, One Uniform for Police'
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/indian-pm-modi-pitches-for-one-nation-one-uniform-for-police-1102793980.html
October 28, 2022, 11:42 AM
The attire worn by police isn't the same throughout India. While several states feature khaki uniforms, in some cities like Kolkata, cops wear white.
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Over 100,000 People Sign Petition Urging UN States to End Spyware Crisis, Rights Group Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/over-100000-people-sign-petition-urging-un-states-to-end-spyware-crisis-rights-group-says-1102796667.html
October 28, 2022, 11:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 100,000 people have signed a petition urging member states of the United Nations to stop sales and exports of surveillance technologies and, thus, end unlawful surveillance of political activists, journalists and lawyers from all over the world, the Amnesty International human rights group said on Friday.
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Japan Strongly Supports US Nuclear Posture
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/japan-strongly-supports-us-nuclear-posture-1102796163.html
October 28, 2022, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan strongly supports the new US Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), which says that Washington would only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances to defend its vital interests or those of its allies and partners, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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‘Bali Jatra’: India's Largest Fair on Rich Maritime History to Enter Guinness World Records
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/bali-jatra-indias-largest-fair-on-rich-maritime-history-to-enter-guinness-world-records-1102792005.html
October 28, 2022, 10:44 AM
Touted to be Asia's largest open trade fair, the Bali Jatra festival commemorates the rich ancient maritime history of 'Sadhabas', the mariners from India's Odisha state who sailed to Sri Lanka and other islands, including Bali, Java, Sumatra & Borneo, for trade and cultural exchange.
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Spot Sales of LNG Bring Russia's Novatek More Profit Than All Long-Term Contracts
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/spot-sales-of-lng-bring-russias-novatek-more-profit-than-all-long-term-contracts-1102794792.html
October 28, 2022, 10:39 AM
BAKU (Sputnik) - Spot sales of the Yamal LNG project bring its parent company, Russian gas producer Novatek, more profit than all long-term contracts, thanks to soaring energy prices, Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson said on Friday.
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Poll: Putin's Work Approved by 79% of Russians
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/poll-putins-work-approved-by-79-of-russians-1102794407.html
October 28, 2022, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four in five of Russians believe that President Vladimir Putin performs well in his professional capacity and 77% fully trust him, a poll conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) showed on Friday.
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‘Era of Colonization Is Over’, Nigerien Activist Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/era-of-colonization-is-over-nigerien-activist-says-1102792734.html
October 28, 2022, 10:08 AM
The resources of Niger "are being plundered by France," as the agreements between the two countries are not transparent, Nigerian activist Maïkoul Zodi told Sputnik. A staunch opponent of the French military presence in his country, he is calling for the withdrawal of Barkhane soldiers.
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Fake 'Mr Bean' From 2016 Sparks Cricket Row Between Pakistan & Zimbabwe
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/fake-mr-bean-from-2016-sparks-cricket-row-between-pakistan--zimbabwe-1102790835.html
October 28, 2022, 10:06 AM
The Pakistan cricket team suffered a shock 1-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia on Thursday. It was their second consecutive loss in the prestigious tournament after they were beaten by India in Melbourne on Sunday.
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Swedish Security Service Announces Additional Probe Into Nord Stream Sabotage
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/swedish-security-service-announces-additional-probe-into-nord-stream-sabotage-1102794145.html
October 28, 2022, 10:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish Security Service said on Friday that it will conduct an additional investigation into the sabotage at the Nord Stream gas pipelines together with the country's armed forces.
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Sunak’s Reluctance to Attend COP27 Adds to UK PM’s Array of Problems
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/sunaks-reluctance-to-attend-cop27-adds-to-uk-pms-array-of-problems-1102790282.html
October 28, 2022, 8:55 AM
Sunak was earlier slammed by Tory MPs over his decision to reappoint Suella Braverman as the UK home secretary just days after she stepped down due to breaching security.
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Delhi Hopes Twitter Will Comply With Indian Laws After Musk's Takeover
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/delhi-hopes-twitter-will-comply-with-indian-laws-after-musks-takeover-1102789242.html
October 28, 2022, 8:55 AM
Twitter and the Indian government have been at loggerheads over various issues for the last two years. Delhi recently ordered the blocking of 39 Twitter handles, citing national security concerns. However, the microblogging site challenged the order and refused to comply with the Indian government's efforts to blanket ban users’ accounts.
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Musk Intends to Abolish Twitter's Permanent Bans, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/musk-intends-to-abolish-twitters-permanent-bans-reports-suggest-1102790722.html
October 28, 2022, 8:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk, who reportedly bought Twitter, intends to abolish the permanent bans of accounts on the social network because he does not believe in lifelong restrictions, American media reported on Friday, citing a source.
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Islamabad Braces For Political Drama as Imran Khan's Long March Kicks Off
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/islamabad-braces-for-political-drama-as-imran-khans-long-march-kicks-off-1102783258.html
October 28, 2022, 7:55 AM
Speaking to his supporters on the eve of the long march, Pakistan's ex-PM shed light on the past six months of his life. Ever since he was ousted from power in April, the cricketer-turned-politician has been calling for the dissolution of the country's parliament and early elections, alleging a foreign conspiracy behind his ouster.
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Women in Flood-Hit Sindh Forced to Give Birth on the Road
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/women-in-flood-hit-sindh-forced-to-give-birth-on-the-road-1102764387.html
October 28, 2022, 7:49 AM
Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and newborn babies remain the most vulnerable victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan. From giving birth outside dilapidated maternity wards, to facing malnourishment and waterborne diseases, these women and their children are in dire need of aid, as time is running out.
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Russia Sent About 10.5Mln Tonnes of Grain to Asia and Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/russia-sent-about-105mln-tonnes-of-grain-to-asia-and-africa-1102789517.html
October 28, 2022, 7:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has sent about 10.5 million tonnes of grain, mainly wheat, to Asia and Africa and is ready to deliver 30 million tonnes more before the end of the year, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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PM Pashinyan: Yerevan Agrees to Work on Settlement With Baku on Principles Proposed by Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/pm-pashinyan-yerevan-agrees-to-work-on-settlement-with-baku-on-principles-proposed-by-russia-1102789342.html
October 28, 2022, 7:24 AM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - Armenia agrees to work on a settlement with Azerbaijan on the principles proposed by Russia and is ready to confirm this at a meeting in Sochi, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Friday.
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Number of Births in Finland Drops to Lowest Ever Amid Record Mortality, Immigration
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/number-of-births-in-finland-drops-to-lowest-ever-amid-record-mortality-immigration-1102787806.html
October 28, 2022, 6:53 AM
Historically low birthrates, a shrinking population, the growth of elderly groups with special healthcare needs and a drop in the number of taxpayers are all factors that necessitate high immigration, simply to keep the Finnish economy functioning, according to a recent government study.
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FSB Arrests Supporters of Ukrainian Radicals Preparing Terror Attack in Stavropol Region
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/fsb-arrests-supporters-of-ukrainian-radicals-preparing-terror-attack-in-stavropol-region-1102789001.html
October 28, 2022, 6:49 AM
According to the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB), terrorist attack suspects had weapons, functioning explosive devices and extremist literature.
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Memes Flood Twitter After Elon Musk Fires Parag Agrawal as CEO
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/memes-flood-twitter-after-elon-musk-fires-parag-agrawal-as-twitter-ceo-1102786872.html
October 28, 2022, 6:44 AM
Elon Musk's reign as the head of Twitter has begun on a rather tumultuous note, as the Tesla and SpaceX founder fired several top executives of the San Francisco-based company, multiple media outlets reported.
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France, Germany Vow to ‘Strike Back’ Over US’ Inflation Reduction Act
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/france-germany-vow-to-strike-back-over-us-inflation-reduction-act-1102787484.html
October 28, 2022, 6:02 AM
On Tuesday, the so-called EU-US Taskforce on the Inflation Reduction Act was formed in a move agreed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US Deputy National Security Adviser Mike Pyle.
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Analyst: China Keeps Door Open But 'Lame Duck' Biden Unwilling & Unable to Mend Fences
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/analyst-china-keeps-door-open-but-lame-duck-biden-unwilling--unable-to-mend-fences-1102786670.html
October 28, 2022, 5:34 AM
As tensions are continuing to simmer between Washington and Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping has signaled that the People's Republic is willing to work with the US, to respect each other, coexist peacefully and achieve win-win cooperation. How will Joe Biden's respond?
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Tokyo Reportedly Mulling Buying US Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/tokyo-reportedly-mulling-buying-us-tomahawk-cruise-missiles-1102787147.html
October 28, 2022, 5:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Japanese government is considering the procurement of US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, Japanese broadcaster reported on Friday.
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Unique Viking Swords Found in Sweden Puzzle Researchers in a 'Bit of a Sensation'
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/unique-viking-swords-found-in-sweden-puzzle-researchers-in-a-bit-of-a-sensation-1102786487.html
October 28, 2022, 5:20 AM
The formidable weapons were driven into the shallow ground about 1,200 years ago, in the middle of the respective graves, and were left like that. So far, scientists have no explanation for their uniquely upright position. One guess is that was a way to honor and remember one's relatives by marking their grave.
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Photos: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launch Stuns Netizens After Space Jellyfish Lights Up US Skies
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/photos-spacexs-falcon-9-launch-stuns-netizens-after-space-jellyfish-lights-up-us-skies-1102786067.html
October 28, 2022, 3:58 AM
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 53 Starlink satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Thursday just after 6 p.m. local time, marking the latest satellite deployment for the firm.
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North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan, S. Korean Military Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-toward-sea-of-japan-s-korean-military-reveals-1102785651.html
October 28, 2022, 3:10 AM
In mid-October, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that North Korea had fired 100 artillery shots toward the Yellow Sea, with the shells landing in the western buffer zone established under the 2018 inter-Korean military agreement.
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Paging Mr. Sandman: Scientists Manipulated Emotions in Dreams to Ease Nightmares
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/paging-mr-sandman-scientists-manipulated-emotions-in-dreams-to-ease-nightmares-1102785473.html
October 28, 2022, 3:02 AM
Frequent or recurring nightmares, if left unchecked, can not only negatively impact sleep but also individuals’ daily lives. The method researchers used could boost the effectiveness of an already-existing therapeutic treatment for sufferers of chronic nightmares, who often have comorbidities such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
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US Senate Study Concludes COVID-19 ‘More Likely Than Not’ Result of Research Incident
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/us-senate-study-concludes-covid-19-more-likely-than-not-result-of-research-incident-1102785289.html
October 28, 2022, 1:56 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican members of the US Senate Committee on Health Education, Labor and Pensions released a report that concluded the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for COVID-19 was most likely the result of a research incident rather than from an animal-to-human transmission.
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Ex-CIA Officer: Biden Defense Strategy Timed for Election, 'Mostly Propaganda'
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/ex-cia-officer-biden-defense-strategy-timed-for-election-mostly-propaganda-1102785146.html
October 28, 2022, 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden's new National Defense Strategy announced on Thursday was timed to impress the US public before the November 8 midterm congressional elections and is not completely serious, former CIA analyst and station chief Phil Giraldi told Sputnik.
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'The Bird is Free: Musk Now in Charge of Twitter After Dismissal of Former Top Execs
https://sputniknews.com/20221028/elon-musk-reportedly-now-in-charge-of-twitter-after-departure-of-firms-ceo-cfo-from-headquarters-1102784779.html
October 28, 2022, 12:48 AM
Twitter earlier accepted Elon Musk's $44 billion proposal to purchase the company and take it private in April; however, within a few months, the South African native backtracked after claiming the firm failed to disclose the amount of fake accounts on the platform. After months of back and forth, Musk had until Friday to complete the acquisition.
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Video: Paraguay-Bound Airbus Suffers Major Damage After Getting Caught in Severe Storm
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/video-paraguay-bound-airbus-suffers-major-damage-after-getting-caught-in-severe-storm-1102784328.html
October 27, 2022, 11:43 PM
On Wednesday, passengers on a flight to Paraguay got more than they bargained for when a massive storm damaged their plane. In response to the incident, Paraguay’s national civil aviation authority (DINAC) will jointly conduct an investigation with Chile’s aviation authorities. The plane involved in the incident is set to retire in 2024.
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Disgruntled NY Post Employee Fired After Hijacking Paper’s Twitter, Calling for Assassinating AOC
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/disgruntled-ny-post-employee-fired-after-hijacking-papers-twitter-calling-for-assassinating-aoc-1102784162.html
October 27, 2022, 10:59 PM
An employee of the New York Post temporarily took over the conservative newspaper’s social media account on Thursday, posting a series of lewd and offensive fake headlines about area politicians, as well as calling for the assassination of US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
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Latest Fuel Supply Crisis Hits US East Coast as Stockpiles Hit Their Lowest Since 2007
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/latest-fuel-supply-crisis-hits-us-east-coast-as-stockpiles-hit-their-lowest-since-2007-1102783105.html
October 27, 2022, 10:16 PM
A recent poll found that 80% of Americans considered inflation to be one of the most important issues determining their midterm election decisions. Inflation is the highest it's been since the 1980s, and with more Federal Reserve hikes expected before year’s end, higher fuel prices are due to translate to tension at the polls.
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Arsenal Player Pablo Mari Among Five People Wounded in Knife Attack Inside Italian Mall
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/arsenal-player-pablo-mari-among-five-people-wounded-in-knife-attack-inside-italian-mall-1102782618.html
October 27, 2022, 9:28 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Five people were seriously wounded by a man wielding a knife in a shopping center in the town of Assago near Milan on Thursday night, Italian media reported. Among the injured is Arsenal player Pablo Mari.
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UC Davis Cancels Conservative Group’s Event After 100-Person Brawl Between Proud Boys, Antifa
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/uc-davis-cancels-conservative-groups-event-after-100-person-brawl-between-proud-boys-antifa-1102781821.html
October 27, 2022, 8:50 PM
A California college canceled a speaking event by the conservative group Turning Point USA on Tuesday after roughly 100 people got into a fight outside the venue. The brawl included anti-fascist counter-protesters and members of the Proud Boys far-right gang there to support the event.
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Sunak Taking Fresh Approach With Brussels on Northern Ireland Protocol Unlike Predecessors - Experts
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/sunak-taking-fresh-approach-with-brussels-on-northern-ireland-protocol-unlike-predecessors---1102781431.html
October 27, 2022, 8:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) Newly-appointed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deviates from his predecessors by committing himself to negotiating the issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol with the European Union to avoid further tensions, while signaling eagerness to maintain amicable relations with the United States, experts told Sputnik.
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Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Urges Musk to Abolish Twitter Policies Against Russian Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/sputnik-editor-in-chief-urges-musk-to-abolish-twitter-policies-against-russian-media-1102791598.html
October 27, 2022, 8:01 PM
The billionaire reportedly took control over the social media giant on late Thursday, finalizing the $44 billion deal after months of negotiations.
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Pentagon Publishes New National Defense Strategy Aimed at ‘Integrated Deterrence’ of China, Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/pentagon-publishes-new-national-defense-strategy-aimed-at-integrated-deterrence-of-china-russia-1102778571.html
October 27, 2022, 7:57 PM
The US Department of Defense has published its first National Defense Strategy (NDS) in almost five years, combining them with two other documents typically issued separately: the Nuclear Posture Review and the Missile Defense Review. The public-facing documents outline Washington’s strategic focus under the Biden administration.
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa Decries US Embassy's 'Unfortunate' Terror Attack Warning
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/south-africas-president-ramaphosa-decries-us-embassys-unfortunate-terror-attack-warning-1102770480.html
October 27, 2022, 7:38 PM
On Wednesday, the US Embassy in South Africa posted a warning, indicating that it had learned of a potential terrorist attack in the nation on October 29 in one of Johannesburg's wealthiest neighborhoods. The embassy advised its workers to stay away from big crowds and other public gatherings.
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'They Shall Not Pass': GOP 'Mobilizes' to Prevent Election Fraud in States Amid Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/they-shall-not-pass-gop-mobilizes-to-prevent-election-fraud-in-states-amid-midterms-1102777406.html
October 27, 2022, 6:46 PM
Red states are taking measures to prevent potential election irregularities in the course of the early voting and November midterms. The 2020 presidential election triggered suspicions of fraud among Republicans, who have since attempted to toughen voting rules for the sake of "election integrity."
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China-Backed AIIB Pledges $100 Million for Cash-Strapped Sri Lanka
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/china-backed-aiib-pledges-100-million-for-cash-strapped-sri-lanka-1102770761.html
October 27, 2022, 6:15 PM
An acute foreign exchange crisis, triggered by financial mismanagement and COVID-19 induced lockdowns, has left Sri Lanka without fuel, fertilizers, and medicine. The country of 22 million people is still facing shortages of essential commodities.
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Sympathy for Alex Jones
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/sympathy-for-alex-jones--1102776231.html
October 27, 2022, 5:53 PM
Democrats reacted with outraged contempt after then-candidate Donald Trump pledged in 2016 to “open up our libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money.”
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Cosmic Rays Propelled Massive Galactic Winds in Universe’s Early History, Study Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/cosmic-rays-propelled-massive-galactic-winds-in-universes-early-history-study-reveals-1102769749.html
October 27, 2022, 5:46 PM
An international team of scientists was carrying out detailed, multi-wavelength observations of M33, a spiral galaxy nearly three million light-years away, using the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), a radio astronomy observatory located in central New Mexico, when they made their discovery.
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Central African Countries Urge UNESCO to Increase Representation of African Heritage Globally
https://sputniknews.com/20221027/central-african-countries-urge-unesco-to-increase-representation-of-african-heritage-globally-1102761263.html
October 27, 2022, 4:58 PM
UNESCO has named places around the globe World Heritage Sites when they are considered to be of significant cultural, historical, scientific, or other value since 1972. Monuments, groups of structures, and places make up cultural heritage, while natural heritage is comprised of physical and biological formations.
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