States of Confusion and Delusion? Biden Trolled Over '54 States' Gaffe
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/states-of-confusion-and-delusion-biden-trolled-over-54-states-gaffe-1102838111.html
October 30, 2022, 6:02 AM
Biden's numerous gaffes continue to prompt criticism from Conservatives, who have repeatedly argued that such escapades are a sign of health problems, suggesting that the Democrat, who is the oldest president in the history of the US, is not mentally fit to run the country.
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South Korea to Help Turkey Build Tanks
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/south-korea-to-help-turkey-build-tanks-1102786341.html
October 30, 2022, 5:00 AM
South Korea will help Turkey build battle tanks. According to several media reports, after Germany refused to cooperate with Turkey on the Altay program, Ankara began strengthening cooperation with South Korea.
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Death Toll From Blasts in Somalia’s Capital Rises to 100, Over 300 Injured
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/death-toll-from-blasts-in-somalias-capital-rises-to-100-over-300-injured-1102837466.html
October 30, 2022, 4:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from two car explosions in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has risen to 100, while over 300 others were injured, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Sunday.
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Russia Ready to Replace Ukrainian Grain - Senior Lawmaker
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/russia-ready-to-replace-ukrainian-grain---senior-lawmaker-1102837088.html
October 30, 2022, 3:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to completely replace Ukrainian grain on the world market, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council (upper chamber of the Russian parliament) Konstantin Kosachev said following Moscow’s decision to suspend its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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‘Right Now, I’m Talking’: Obama Shuts Down Heckler During Weekend Michigan Rally
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/right-now-im-talking-obama-shuts-down-heckler-during-weekend-michigan-rally-1102836829.html
October 30, 2022, 3:48 AM
The former president has recently hit the campaign trail as part of an effort to throw public support behind Democratic candidates ahead of the looming midterm election, which is due to take place on November 8.
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Elon Musk to Reportedly Begin Axing Twitter Staff Starting Saturday
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/elon-musk-to-reportedly-begin-axing-twitter-staff-starting-saturday-1102836447.html
October 30, 2022, 2:59 AM
Elon Musk successfully took over Twitter Thursday in what turned out to be a $44 billion deal; however, talk of layoffs have run rampant since Musk agreed to purchase the social media platform. The entrepreneur was open with investors about his desire to take the firm private after reducing both the number of employees and its sense of moderation.
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Russian Ambassador: Unfair to Blame Russia for Suspending Participation in Grain Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/russian-ambassador-unfair-to-blame-russia-for-suspending-participation-in-grain-deal-1102836147.html
October 30, 2022, 2:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov says it is unfair to accuse Russia of halting its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, since the withdrawal from the deal was caused by reckless action of the Ukrainian authorities.
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Biden Submits Early Vote in Delaware Ahead of November Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/biden-submits-early-vote-in-delaware-ahead-of-november-midterms-1102835864.html
October 30, 2022, 1:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden, who turns 80 next month, has voted early in the midterm elections.
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Frightening Yourself for Fun Helps Building Bonds, Soothe Stress - Study
https://sputniknews.com/20221030/frightening-yourself-for-fun-helps-building-bonds-soothe-stress---study-1102835682.html
October 30, 2022, 12:14 AM
Nearly 40 million people in the US experience an anxiety disorder in any given year – nearly 18% of the population – according to science. Some of us manage our anxiety by meditating, some by maintaining a healthy regimen of regular physical activity, and others by . . . BOO . . . scaring themselves!
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UN Coordinator Informed About Russia’s Concerns Regarding Grain Initiative - Spokesperson
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/un-coordinator-informed-about-russias-concerns-regarding-grain-initiative---spokesperson-1102835536.html
October 29, 2022, 11:36 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia has informed the UN coordinator at the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul (JCC), which controls the transportation of Ukrainian grain, about its concerns regarding the safety of civilian ships traveling under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a JCC spokesperson said.
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Palestinian Gunman Opens Fire in Hebron, Injures Four Israelis - IDF
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/palestinian-gunman-opens-fire-in-hebron-injures-four-israelis---idf-1102835419.html
October 29, 2022, 11:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four Israelis were injured in the city of Hebron by a Palestinian gunman who was later neutralized by a security guard, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and medical services said on Saturday.
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Russian Prosecutor General's Office Says Did Not Send Request to Block t.me Domain
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russian-prosecutor-generals-office-says-did-not-send-request-to-block-tme-domain-1102835317.html
October 29, 2022, 10:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Prosecutor General's Office of Russia did not send a request to the country’s media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, to block the Telegram messenger domain (t.me), a spokesperson said.
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‘It’s Not Enough to Release Him’: Netizens Rage After Innocent US Man Spends 38 Years in Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/its-not-enough-to-release-him-netizens-rage-after-innocent-us-man-spends-38-years-in-prison--1102835132.html
October 29, 2022, 10:12 PM
Only a few weeks after the overturned conviction of Adnan Syed, who was jailed for decades without sufficient evidence, Maurice Hastings was released from prison after his 1988 conviction was vacated on October 20. Hastings’ request for DNA testing was denied up until 2021, when it was determined that someone else had committed the crime.
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Video: Explosion in Iraq's Baghdad Leaves At Least 10 Dead, Over 20 Injured
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/video-explosion-in-iraqs-baghdad-leaves-at-least-10-dead-over-20-injured-1102834841.html
October 29, 2022, 8:05 PM
The extent of sustained injuries and an official cause of the explosion remains unknown. Officials are unsure whether the incident was targeted or an accident.
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Huge Meteoroid Impact Crater Found on Martian Surface
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/huge-meteoroid-impact-crater-found-on-martian-surface-1102834442.html
October 29, 2022, 7:02 PM
The impact that produced the crater in question was registered as a magnitude 4 quake by NASA instruments.
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Professor: US May Spend ‘Astronomical’ Sums to Boost Its Nuclear Arsenal Under New NDS
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/professor-us-may-spend-astronomical-sums-to-boost-its-nuclear-arsenal-under-new-nds--1102829301.html
October 29, 2022, 5:12 PM
The Pentagon’s new National Defense Strategy, which prioritizes the modernization of America’s nuclear arsenal, identifies Beijing as Washington’s primary threat, while highlighting Moscow as an “acute” peril that is nonetheless incapable of challenging the US-led global order over the long term.
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'Don't Touch, it's Bad Luck!': The Ordeal of Albinos in Sub-Saharan Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/dont-touch-its-bad-luck-the-ordeal-of-albinos-in-sub-saharan-africa-1102830757.html
October 29, 2022, 4:42 PM
The bodies of people with albinism, including their hair and their genitals can bring wealth: such beliefs still circulate in Africa and provoke atrocious crimes. Sputnik was able to collect testimonies and discuss the matter with an Ivorian association that supports people with this genetic mutation.
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WATCH: Old Viral Video of Diver Befriending Seal Steals Netizens' Hearts Again
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/watch-old-viral-video-of-diver-befriending-seal-steals-netizens-hearts-again-1102825863.html
October 29, 2022, 4:40 PM
They've been called dog mermaid, sea puppy, and dogs of the sea; seals often resemble man’s best friend in the way they look and behave. Something similar can be seen in a recent viral video, which now has more than 22.6 million views and 72K likes.
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18th Century American Prison Camp For British Soldiers Found in Pennsylvania
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/18th-century-american-prison-camp-for-british-soldiers-found-in-pennsylvania-1102829109.html
October 29, 2022, 3:44 PM
With the location of the stockade finally pinpointed, archaeologists now intend to search for artifacts there.
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Russian FM Lavrov Expresses Condolences Over Death of Journalist Svetlana Babayeva in Crimea
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russian-fm-lavrov-expresses-condolences-over-death-of-journalist-svetlana-babayeva-in-crimea-1102830391.html
October 29, 2022, 3:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed condolences on Saturday over the death of Svetlana Babayeva, who was a Russian journalist and the head of the regional department of the Rossiya Segodnya international media group in Simferopol.
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US Holds World Hostage to Its Nukes, Ex-American Intel Officer Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/us-holds-world-hostage-to-its-nukes-ex-american-intel-officer-says-1102824182.html
October 29, 2022, 3:11 PM
Earlier this week, Pentagon released nuclear posture, which suggests that the US doesn't rule out use of the nuclear arsenal against non-nuclear threats - which contradicts previous pledges by the Biden administration.
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Russia Suspends Participation in Grain Deal, MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russia-suspends-participation-in-grain-deal-mod-says-1102828877.html
October 29, 2022, 2:44 PM
Over the past days, Ukrainian forces have carried out several terror attacks against Crimea and against Russian ships in the Black Sea.
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Guantanamo Bay's Oldest Prisoner Returns Home to Pakistan
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/guantanamo-bays-oldest-prisoner-returns-home-to-pakistan-1102828510.html
October 29, 2022, 2:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The oldest inmate of the notorious US detention camp Guantanamo Bay, 75-year-old Saif Ullah Paracha, has been released and returned to Pakistan, Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Who are the Just Stop Oil Protesters & Why Do They Attack Art?
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/who-are-the-just-stop-oil-protesters--why-do-they-attack-art-1102761323.html
October 29, 2022, 2:02 PM
Launched in February, Just Stop Oil is an environmental activist group in the United Kingdom that opposes new fossil fuel projects in the country and advocates a transition to renewable energy. This is a brief summary of what this group claims to stand for and of how its members strive to achieve these goals.
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Turkish General: Upgraded US Nuke Unlikely To Be Used ‘Within Ukraine Conflict’
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/turkish-general-upgraded-us-nuke-unlikely-to-be-used-within-ukraine-conflict-1102827063.html
October 29, 2022, 2:00 PM
Earlier this week, a US news outlet reported that Washington had accelerated the deployment of a modernized version of the Pentagon’s B61-12 bomb to NAO bases in Europe.
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Japan Intends to Create Joint Command of National Defense Forces in 2024, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/japan-intends-to-create-joint-command-of-national-defense-forces-in-2024-reports-say-1102827732.html
October 29, 2022, 1:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Japanese authorities plan to form a unified command of the country's self-defense forces in 2024 for better coordination between the army, navy, and air force, as well as for faster emergency interaction with the US military, Japanese press reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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Gunman Involved in Wednesday Terrorist Attack in Iran Dies of Wounds, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/gunman-involved-in-wednesday-terrorist-attack-in-iran-dies-of-wounds-reports-say-1102826482.html
October 29, 2022, 12:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A terrorist involved in the Wednesday shooting attack near the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the Iranian city of Shiraz died of his wounds, Iranian media reported on Saturday citing provincial authorities.
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Biden Not Interested in Dialogue With Russia, as US Sees Moscow Only as Threat, Scholar Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/biden-not-interested-in-dialogue-with-russia-as-us-sees-moscow-only-as-threat-scholar-says-1102822507.html
October 29, 2022, 12:16 PM
Over the past months, already-tense ties between the White House and Kremlin have been deteriorating over the Ukrainian crisis. However, during his speech earlier this week, President Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia does not consider itself an enemy of the West - and never did, hinting at a possible reconciliation.
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Johnson Entitled to Taxpayer-Funded Lawyers in Partygate Investigation, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/johnson-entitled-to-taxpayer-funded-lawyers-in-partygate-investigation-reports-suggest-1102824894.html
October 29, 2022, 11:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a right to legal advice funded by the UK taxpayers in the course of the investigation into the political scandals during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Telegraph newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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UK Royal Navy Chief Orders Probe Into Submarine Service-Related Sex Abuse Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/uk-royal-navy-chief-orders-probe-into-submarine-service-related-sex-abuse-claims--1102823820.html
October 29, 2022, 11:17 AM
In late March, the UK Ministry of Defense rolled out a zero-tolerance policy, which stipulates aligning the Royal Navy, RAF, and Army under one approach to deal with sexual offence incidences to better support those who fell victim to abuse.
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Russian MoD: UK Royal Navy Officials Involved in Nord Stream Terrorist Act
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russian-mod-uk-royal-navy-officials-involved--in-nord-stream-terrorist-act-1102824104.html
October 29, 2022, 10:50 AM
Moscow classifies the Nord Stream pipeline blasts as acts of international terrorism, as Denmark and Sweden bar Russia from probing the incidents. The Russian Foreign Ministry underscores that the investigation can be considered reliable and objective only if Moscow participates in it.
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Namibia's Accession to OPEC May Last Up to Seven Years
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/namibias-accession-to-opec-may-last-up-to-seven-years--1102820740.html
October 29, 2022, 10:36 AM
After decades of bad luck in exploration drilling off Namibia, two game-changing oil discoveries were delivered earlier this year. Shell's "Graff" field discovery was quickly followed by TotalEnergies' "Venus". Both are located in adjacent Orange basin blocks and were the first ultra-deepwater wells drilled anywhere offshore Namibia.
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Russia Monitoring US Nuclear Doctrine Amid Increasing Threat of Nukes Use, Deputy FM Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/russia-monitoring-us-nuclear-doctrine-amid-increasing-threat-of-nukes-use-deputy-fm-says-1102823103.html
October 29, 2022, 10:19 AM
BAKU (Sputnik) - Russia is closely monitoring the development of US doctrinal documents and is concerned over their "vague wording" as well as over an increase in the number of possible scenarios that allow the use of nuclear weapons, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Pashinyan Says Ready to Sign Document Extending Russian Peacekeepers Stay in Karabakh
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/pashinyan-says-ready-to-sign-document-extending-russian-peacekeepers-stay-in-karabakh-1102822395.html
October 29, 2022, 9:32 AM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Saturday that he is ready to sign a document on extension of Russian peacekeepers mandate in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh for 10-20 years at the upcoming meeting with Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev respectively, on Monday in Sochi.
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Twitter Ex-Lawyer Reportedly Responsible for Trump Ban and Censorship of Hunter Biden Laptop Story
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/twitter-ex-lawyer-reportedly-responsible-for-trump-ban-and-censorship-of-hunter-biden-laptop-story-1102820867.html
October 29, 2022, 9:03 AM
Gadde, along with Twitter’s CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal, were fired on Thursday after billionaire Elon Musk took ownership of the social media giant, finalizing the $44 billion deal.
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At Least 50 Critical After Massive Fire Broke Out During 'Chhath Puja' Festival in India - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/at-least-50-critical-after-massive-fire-broke-out-during-chhath-puja-festival-in-india---video-1102820122.html
October 29, 2022, 8:24 AM
According to the preliminary data, the fire started due to a gas explosion but the local police said that the main cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed.
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Air Communication With Laos Opened at Russia’s Vladivostok Airport
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/air-communication-with-laos-opened-at-russias-vladivostok-airport-1102821192.html
October 29, 2022, 8:01 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - The opening ceremony of air communication between the Russian eastern city of Vladivostok and the Laotian capital of Vientiane took place at the Vladivostok airport, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.
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Beijing to React After Biden Defense Strategy Declares Economic and Tech War on China, Scholars Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/beijing-to-react-after-biden-defense-strategy-declares-economic-and-tech-war-on-china-scholars-say-1102820534.html
October 29, 2022, 7:41 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration's new National Defense Strategy effectively declares economic and technological war against China, but Beijing will certainly react against it, analysts told Sputnik.
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Aviation Ministry Orders Probe After IndiGo Flight Catches Fire During Take-Off in Delhi - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/aviation-ministry-orders-probe-after-indigo-flight-catches-fire-during-take-off-in-delhi---video-1102818479.html
October 29, 2022, 7:36 AM
According to the source, the VT-IFM aircraft operating flight 6E-2131 from Delhi to Bengaluru was unable to take off from the runway after its engine failed, and a loud bang was heard.
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Top Pentagon Contractors to Face Further Parts, Labor Shortages Amid US Aid to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/top-pentagon-contractors-to-face-further-parts-shortages-amid-us-aid-to-ukraine-1102818157.html
October 29, 2022, 7:34 AM
Earlier this week, former Pentagon official Wesley Hallman told Sputnik that Washington’s push for sending military assistance to Kiev is stressing the US defense industry's ability to replenish its stockpiles.
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As Floods and Drought Threaten Somalia's Livestock, Women Become Khat Traders
https://sputniknews.com/20221029/as-floods-and-drought-threaten-somalias-livestock-women-become-khat-traders-1102819187.html
October 29, 2022, 6:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Tommy Yang - Facing both natural disasters such as extreme drought and security threats from the instability in the country, activists in Somalia shared with Sputnik their devastating impact and how locals have been coping with the crises.
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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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