UK 'War Games' Emergency Plans to Tackle Blackouts Amid Energy Crunch
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/uk-war-games-emergency-plans-to-tackle-blackouts-amid-energy-crunch-1102934048.html
November 2, 2022, 5:24 AM
Britain, along with the rest of Europe, has been facing a massive energy crisis. Accordingly, the National Grid has been looking at various scenarios for the coming winter, including if supplies of gas worsen, posing a headache for the country’s electricity generation, over 40 percent of which comes from gas-fired power stations.
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Danish Government In Doubt After Election Ends in Slim Lead for Ruling Left-Wing Bloc
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/danish-election-ends-in-slim-lead-for-ruling-left-wing-bloc-doubt-over-future-government-1102934993.html
November 2, 2022, 4:55 AM
The election, held over the disastrous Minkgate scandal that tarnished Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s otherwise successful image, resulted in a change in Danish political landscape, with two new parties entering parliament and possibly disrupting the traditional two-bloc system.
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Terrorists Carry Out Two Attacks on Syria's Idlib Zone in Past Day - Reconciliation Center
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/terrorists-carry-out-two-attacks-on-syrias-idlib-zone-in-past-day---reconciliation-center-1102934131.html
November 2, 2022, 4:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Jabhat al-Nusra* has shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone twice over the past 24 hours, Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
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Alleged Warning of 'Imminent' Iranian Attack Has Saudi Arabia and US on High Alert
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/warning-of-imminent-iranian-attack-has-saudi-arabia-and-the-united-states-on-high-alert--1102933891.html
November 2, 2022, 3:59 AM
Saudi Arabia and Iran cut ties in 2016 following Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shia cleric and subsequent attack on the country's embassy in Tehran by an angry crowd. Riyadh accused both the cleric and Tehran of meddling in its domestic affairs. Iran denied all the meddling accusations.
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'We Are Close to a Big Victory,' Says Netanyahu After Israel Vote
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/urgent---were-close-to-big-victory-says-netanyahu-after-israel-vote-1102933349.html
November 2, 2022, 1:50 AM
On Wednesday Israel's former prime minister --- who served for 12 years straight until last year --- appeared positioned to reclaim power. Netanyahu, 73, is the Leader of the Opposition and Chairperson of Likud - National Liberal Movement, Israel's center-right to right-wing political party. He is also currently on trial for corruption charges.
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South Korean Military Detects DPRK Ballistic Missile Test Fired Toward Sea of Japan
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/south-korean-military-detects-dprk-ballistic-missile-test-fired-toward-sea-of-japan-1102933157.html
November 2, 2022, 12:10 AM
On Wednesday an "unidentified ballistic missile" was fired by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea's military said. The test comes after North Korea's warnings that they would retaliate following large-scale joint air drills in which more than 240 American and South Korean aircrafts took part in an air exercise called "Vigilant Storm".
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UNSC to Vote Wednesday on Russian Proposal to Probe Ukraine Bio Lab Activities - Source
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/unsc-to-vote-wednesday-on-russian-proposal-to-probe-ukraine-bio-lab-activities---source-1102933051.html
November 1, 2022, 11:42 PM
UNITED NATIONS, November 2 (Sputnik) - The UN Security Council will vote on Wednesday on a proposal by Russia to launch an investigation into the activities of biological laboratories in Ukraine, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.
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Montenegrin Former Heavyweight Boxer Gogic Charged by US DOJ with Trafficking 22 Tons of Cocaine
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/montenegrin-former-heavyweight-boxer-gogic-charged-by-us-doj-with-trafficking-22-tons-of-cocaine-1102932111.html
November 1, 2022, 9:54 PM
Goran Gogic, 43, was a boxer from 2001 to 2012 and fought primarily in Germany. The heavyweight ended his career with a record of 21 wins, four losses and two draws. In 2019, Gogic allegedly oversaw the trafficking of over $1 billion worth of cocaine through a United States port. On Sunday he was arrested at Miami International Airport.
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Paul Pelosi Hammer Attack Suspect Held Without Bail, Hearing Set for Friday - Attorney
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/paul-pelosi-hammer-attack-suspect-held-without-bail-hearing-set-for-friday---attorney-1102932268.html
November 1, 2022, 9:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) --David DePape, the suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi, was arraigned on Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco, where he pleaded "not guilty" to charges of attempted murder, among others.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Refrains From Either Recognizing Lula's Election Victory or Rejecting Results
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/brazils-bolsonaro-refrains-from-either-recognizing-lulas-election-victory-or-rejecting-results-1102931404.html
November 1, 2022, 8:07 PM
In his first public statement since the Brazilian presidential elections on Sunday, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro refused to either explicitly accept or reject the victory of his rival, former president Lula de Silva.
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China Pledges Cooperation With ‘Comrade and Brother’ Vietnam as Communist Party Chiefs Meet
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/china-pledges-cooperation-with-comrade-and-brother-vietnam-as-communist-party-chiefs-meet-1102930083.html
November 1, 2022, 7:19 PM
For decades, Hanoi and Beijing were in rival socialist camps, even fighting a war in the 1970s. However, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the introduction of some capitalist market mechanisms to both countries’ economies, they grew steadily closer, albeit not without unresolved differences.
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US Diesel Shortage is Result of Washington's Brazen Policies, Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-diesel-shortage-is-result-of-washingtons-brazen-policies-analyst-says-1102930304.html
November 1, 2022, 7:13 PM
Earlier this week, fuel supplier Mansfield Energy warned about an upcoming diesel fuel shortage in the southeastern region of the US. According to the company, consumers may feel pain at the pump, while some cities might run dry on diesel for a few days.
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Dems’ Bid to Blame GOP for Pelosi Attack Was Attempt to Distract Voters Ahead of Midterms: Prof
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/dems-bid-to-blame-gop-for-pelosi-attack-was-attempt-to-distract-voters-ahead-of-midterms-prof-1102930916.html
November 1, 2022, 7:11 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul was rushed to hospital on Friday after being struck in the head with a hammer during a break in and assault in the couple’s San Francisco home. The 82-year-old has since undergone surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Beijing Ready to Deepen Security Cooperation With All SCO States
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/beijing-ready-to-deepen-security-cooperation-with-all-sco-states-1102930474.html
November 1, 2022, 6:56 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is ready to deepen security cooperation with all Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.
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Elon Musk Confirms $8 Monthly Fee for Twitter Accounts to be Verified
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/elon-musk-confirms-8-monthly-fee-for-twitter-accounts-to-be-verified-1102930204.html
November 1, 2022, 6:46 PM
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, confirmed widespread rumors on Tuesday, announcing that Verified accounts will be charged $8 a month to retain their blue checkmark badges indicating their authenticity.
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What Are The Midterm Elections and Why Are They So Important This Time Around?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/what-are-the-midterm-elections-and-why-are-they-so-important-this-time-around-1102927509.html
November 1, 2022, 5:53 PM
Americans are gearing up for the midterm elections, a series of federal, state and local contests often characterized by political pundits as an “exam” on the president’s performance halfway through his term. Midterms are always significant, but this year the vote could have earth-shattering implications. Sputnik explains why.
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Russians Sailing on Historical Boat Replica Say Alaskans Helped Them Keep Warm
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russians-sailing-on-historical-boat-replica-say-alaskans-helped-them-keep-warm-1102929254.html
November 1, 2022, 5:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and Russia may be experiencing tensions in their bilateral relations, but ordinary Americans and Russians are treating each other with respect, Russian sailor and voyager Sergey Sinelnik told Sputnik after his recent trip from Alaska to Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on the wooden boat Pilgrim.
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Why Capping Russian Gas Price Won't Stop EU’s Economic Slide
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/why-capping-russian-gas-price-wont-stop-eus-economic-slide-1102928545.html
November 1, 2022, 5:42 PM
Qatar has denounced the EU's proposal to set a price cap for natural gas as "hypocritical." The European Commission is seeking to take the measure as soon as this winter in an effort to curb gas prices driven by the energy embargo imposed by the US and its NATO allies on Russia.
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Why is Canada Experiencing an Immigration Boom? Immigrants Share Their Stories
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/why-is-canada-experiencing-an-immigration-boom-immigrants-share-their-stories-1102779303.html
November 1, 2022, 5:36 PM
The share of first-generation immigrants to Canada has set an all-time record, with figures put out by Statistics Canada last week showing that 23 percent of the nation’s residents are new Canadians or permanent residents. What’s causing the migrant influx, and what sorts of problems do they face in their newfound home? Sputnik explores.
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BJP Fiercely Attacks AAP as Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar Admits to Bribing Jailed Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/bjp-fiercely-attacks-aap-as-conman-sukesh-chandrasekhar-admits-to-bribing-jailed-minister-1102925426.html
November 1, 2022, 4:55 PM
Delhi’s Health Minister Satyendar Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on May 30 in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation against him and his family in August 2017. He has been serving a prison sentence since then.
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UN Experts: ‘Stark Dehumanization of African Migrants at Perimeter of Europe’ Remains Unaccountable
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/un-experts-stark-dehumanization-of-african-migrants-at-perimeter-of-europe-remains-unaccountable-1102925220.html
November 1, 2022, 4:47 PM
Dozens of Africans trying to cross the border between Morocco and Europe died this summer. The UN claimed that Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement were guilty of excessive use of force.
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Lula to Face More Challenging Term Than Before, Has to Balance Between China, US
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/lula-to-face-more-challenging-term-than-before-has-to-balance-between-china-us-1102927109.html
November 1, 2022, 4:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov - Brazil's returning president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will have to face more challenging circumstances than during his previous time in office, since he will have to balance relations with the United States and China as well as contend with more polarized domestic politics, experts told Sputnik.
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Will Netanyahu Make a Comeback and How Could It Pan Out for Israel & World?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/will-netanyahu-make-a-comeback-and-how-could-it-pan-out-for-israel--world-1102926302.html
November 1, 2022, 4:30 PM
Israelis are heading to polling stations on November 1 for a fifth time in four years. A survey released shortly before the general election indicated that Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative bloc could get 60 seats out of 120. What are Bibi's odds of taking the reins again?
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West Urged to Stop Asking Africa to Sacrifice Progress to Fix Climate Crisis It 'Didn't Create'
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/west-urged-to-stop-asking-africa-to-sacrifice-progress-to-fix-climate-crisis-it-didnt-create-1102921475.html
November 1, 2022, 4:27 PM
Africa's economic development has faced challenges created by the legacy of Western colonialism and later neocolonialism, as well as internal problems, according to Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim.
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Hancock's 15 Minutes: Ex-Minister Loses Tory Whip After Signing Up For 'I'm a Celebrity'
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/hancocks-15-minutes-ex-minister-loses-tory-whip-after-signing-up-for-im-a-celebrity-1102915162.html
November 1, 2022, 4:24 PM
The member for West Suffolk, who was forced to resign his ministerial job after his affair with a colleague was exposed, could find temptation in his jungle path on the show where Katie Price and Peter Andre sparked up a romance around the campfire.
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US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks House Panel From Accessing Trump Tax Returns
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-house-panel-from-accessing-trump-tax-returns-1102925314.html
November 1, 2022, 3:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporary blocked a House committee from accessing former President Donald Trump’s tax returns on Tuesday, according to a court order.
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Collins English Dictionary Names 'Permacrisis' UK's Word of the Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/collins-english-dictionary-names-permacrisis-uks-word-of-the-year-1102925098.html
November 1, 2022, 2:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Collins English Dictionary has named "permacrisis" as the UK's Word of the Year 2022 after picking among the likes of "partygate," "lawfare" and "quiet quitting."
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'Grim & Tone Deaf': Netizens Cringe as US Army Uses HIMARS to Launch Halloween Candy at Kids
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/grim--tone-deaf-netizens-cringe-as-us-army-uses-himars-to-launch-halloween-candy-at-kids-1102923351.html
November 1, 2022, 2:32 PM
Oklahoma US Army base Fort Sill, housing a Field Artillery School where soldiers train to use weapons like the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), found a controversial way of celebrating Halloween this year.
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India's PM Modi Visits Bridge Tragedy Site, Meets Survivors at Hospital
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/indias-pm-modi-visits-bridge-tragedy-site-meets-survivors-at-hospital-1102920251.html
November 1, 2022, 2:09 PM
At least 140 people died after a British-era suspension bridge in India’s Gujarat collapsed into the Machchhu River on Sunday evening. According to media reports, the bridge had been closed for the past two years and reopened after reconstruction on Wednesday. So far, nine people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the incident.
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Meghan Markle Says UK Citizenship Exam Was 'So Hard' Even Prince Harry Had 'No Idea' About Answers
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/meghan-markle-says-uk-citizenship-exam-was-so-hard-even-prince-harry-had-no-idea-about-answers-1102921909.html
November 1, 2022, 2:01 PM
The Duchess of Sussex welcomed the wife of Canada's prime minister, Sophie Trudeau, in the latest episode of her Archetypes Spotify podcast, where the two conversed about parenting challenges, and dished on what it is like to be a partner to a famous husband.
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India to Raise Issue of 'Spillovers' of Anti-Russia Sanctions During G-20 Presidency
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/india-to-raise-issue-of-spillovers-of-anti-russia-sanctions-during-g-20-presidency-1102918636.html
November 1, 2022, 2:00 PM
Sanctions slapped on Moscow over its special operation in Ukraine have triggered fuel and food insecurities across the Global South, with countries like India and China – among the largest energy consumers – declining to follow suit. In contrast, both Delhi and Beijing have even ramped up oil imports from Russia to ensure national energy needs.
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Bollywood Star Salman Khan Gets Y Plus Security After Death Threats From Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/bollywood-star-salman-khan-gets-y-plus-security-after-death-threats-from-gangster-lawrence-bishnoi-1102917569.html
November 1, 2022, 1:58 PM
The actor, who has been receiving death threats along with his family and lawyer, was previously provided with 12 armed police officers ensuring his safety under the 'X' security cover.
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Cholera Death Toll in Malawi Soars to 183
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/cholera-death-toll-in-malawi-soars-to-183-1102910249.html
November 1, 2022, 1:40 PM
Malawi has been hit by a severe cholera outbreak - a disease which causes severe diarrhoea and is mainly caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The disease is closely associated with poor sanitation. The government of Malawi sounded the alarm and has called for medical assistance to be delivered to the country as soon as possible.
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Delhi Braces for Sore Throat & Allergy Flare-ups as Hazardous Smog Blankets City
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/delhi-braces-for-sore-throat--allergy-flare-ups-as-hazardous-smog-blankets-city-1102912453.html
November 1, 2022, 1:39 PM
As the air quality index in Delhi-NCR plunged to somewhere between the poor and severe categories in late October, citizens are now complaining about difficulty breathing, sore throats, and eyesight issues.
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Portal to Hell? Spooky Black Smoke Ring in Sky Over Vietnam Baffles Social Media Users – Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/portal-to-hell-spooky-black-smoke-ring-in-sky-over-vietnam-baffles-social-media-users--photo-1102913211.html
November 1, 2022, 1:33 PM
A video of an eerie black smoke ring in the sky has created a lot of buzz online as netizens flood social media speculating on what it could be.
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Which High-Profile Celebs Have Been Slapped With Twitter Bans?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/which-high-profile-celebs-have-been-slapped-with-twitter-bans-1102910125.html
November 1, 2022, 1:26 PM
Since Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially took control of Twitter after completing his $44 billion acquisition, speculation has been rife as to what the billionaire tech guru would do with the social media platform.
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US National Mood Indicators Favor Republican Party Victory in Midterm Elections – Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-national-mood-indicators-favor-republican-party-victory-in-midterm-elections--poll-1102920827.html
November 1, 2022, 1:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – All US national mood indicators favor the Republican Party ahead of the November 8 midterm elections, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.
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Why Are Concerns About Western Weapons Flowing to Ukraine Growing Louder?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/why-are-concerns-about-western-weapons-flowing-to-ukraine-growing-louder-1102919086.html
November 1, 2022, 1:15 PM
The US and its allies have earmarked nearly $100 billion in security and economic aid to Ukraine so far this year. Last month, the White House asked Congress for a $11.7 billion top-up. Where is this money going? Who’s benefiting from Western taxpayers’ generosity? And why are some US officials suddenly so concerned?
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UNCTAD: First Batch of Russian Fertilizer to Be Shipped to Africa in Early November
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/unctad-first-batch-of-russian-fertilizer-to-be-shipped-to-africa-in-early-november-1102904960.html
November 1, 2022, 1:08 PM
Although the "grain deal" was aimed at mitigating the food crisis in the poorest countries, most of the grain ended up being shipped to rich nations. For its part, Russia is doing everything possible to prevent a food crisis in African countries. In particular, Moscow sent 10.5Mln tons of grain at the end of October to Africa and Asia.
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Tourists Drive Car on Cable Bridge Two Days After Gujarat Tragedy in India
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/tourists-drive-car-on-cable-bridge-two-days-after-gujarat-tragedy-in-india-1102915765.html
November 1, 2022, 12:57 PM
As many as 141 people were killed after a cable-sustained bridge collapsed in the town of Morbi in Gujarat on October 30. The 140-year-old structure had been under renovation for the past eight to twelve months and reopened only four days before its collapse.
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Popular Rapper Takeoff From the Group Migos Shot Dead in Houston, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/popular-rapper-takeoff-from-the-group-migos-shot-dead-in-houston-reports-say-1102915470.html
November 1, 2022, 12:46 PM
Migos was an American hip-hop trio formed in 2008 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Prior to Takeoff's death, the group consisted of three rappers known by their stage names Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, all relatives and all born in the US.
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Climate Crisis to Persist 'Until More People in Developed Nations Are Dying,' Gabonese Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/climate-crisis-to-persist-until-more-people-in-developed-nations-are-dying-gabonese-minister-says-1102904349.html
November 1, 2022, 12:41 PM
Officials in the African country have joined the choir of those concerned over whether the West is willing to take significant action on global warming. One of the central questions is the long announced help for seriously affected regions.
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Stephen King Clashes With Elon Musk Over Monthly Fee for Verified Accounts
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/stephen-king-clash-with-elon-musk-over-monthly-fee-for-verified-accounts-1102909867.html
November 1, 2022, 12:35 PM
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, officially became Twitter's chief executive on Monday after splashing out $44Bln to buy the social network last week. Immediately after taking charge, the Tesla founder sacked Parag Agrawal along with other top executives of the San Francisco-based company.
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Delhi Court Summons Twitter Over Banned Account Restoration - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/delhi-court-summons-twitter-over-banned-account-restoration---report-1102912990.html
November 1, 2022, 12:34 PM
The Twitter account of political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra was suspended following his controversial posts about the Indian Supreme Court decision to grant bail to Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair.
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UK Government Claims British Cyber-Agents Guarding Ukraine Online
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/uk-government-claims-british-cyber-agents-guarding-ukraine-online-1102910033.html
November 1, 2022, 12:27 PM
While junior minister Leo Docherty claimed that aid to Kiev by the National Cyber Security Center "was not an escalatory thing to do," Moscow has accused British intelligence of planning several recent terrorist attacks on Russian infrastructure.
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Russia to Continue Dialogue With UN, Turkey on Grain Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russia-to-continue-dialogue-with-un-turkey-on-grain-deal-1102916123.html
November 1, 2022, 12:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia was forced to suspend its participation in the grain deal after Ukraine's terrorist attack on Russian ships, but it will continue the dialogue with the United Nations and Turkey, which brokered the original deal, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Tuesday.
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Russian Scientists Develop New Biocompatible Implants
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russian-scientists-develop-new-biocompatible-implants-1102825416.html
November 1, 2022, 12:03 PM
Scientists from the Tyumen State Medical University of the Russian Ministry of Health (TyumSMU) are creating new biocompatible titanium metal structures and implants with a synthetic bioactive calcium-phosphate mineral coating for treating patients with bone pathologies, the university's press service reported.
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Russia, Iran Agree to Sign Free Trade Agreement With Eurasian Economic Union
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russia-iran-agree-to-sign-free-trade-agreement-with-eurasian-economic-union-1102915212.html
November 1, 2022, 11:58 AM
GROZNY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia and Iran have agreed to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union in the near future, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.
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‘Africa Should Create Common Economic Interest Group With BRICS,’ Ex-Algerian Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/africa-should-create-common-economic-interest-group-with-brics-ex-algerian-minister-says-1102914337.html
November 1, 2022, 11:57 AM
Algeria’s former minister of industry believes that African countries should join BRICS as soon as possible, aiming to create a common economic interest group. Moreover, the new Brazilian president-elect, Lula Da Silva, believes that his country has "much to contribute and learn" with regard to the African continent.
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Afghan Women Collect Saffron Flowers
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/afghan-women-collect-saffron-flowers-1102908785.html
November 1, 2022, 11:41 AM
Saffron is a spice derived from Crocus sativus flowers, commonly known as “saffron crocus.” Its cultivation in Afghanistan was promoted in a bid to take local farmers away from growing poppies — the raw material for opium and heroin.
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Two Burn to Death, Several Injured in Fire at Factory in Delhi - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/two-burn-to-death-several-injured-in-fire-at-factory-in-delhi---video-1102909343.html
November 1, 2022, 11:41 AM
Media reports, quoting police officials, said that many were still trapped inside the building. Three people have been rescued so far.
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Teenage Boy Dies While Enacting Execution Scene of Indian Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/teenage-boy-dies-while-enacting-execution-scene-of-indian-freedom-fighter-bhagat-singh-1102900475.html
November 1, 2022, 11:35 AM
Back in 2020, a similar incident took place in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh state when 12-year-old Priyansh Malvya died accidentally while enacting Bhagat Singh's execution scene.
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Death Toll From Typhoon Nalgae in Philippines Reportedly Reaches 110
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/death-toll-from-typhoon-nalgae-in-philippines-reportedly-reaches-110-63-others-injured-1102912162.html
November 1, 2022, 11:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from the Nalgae typhoon (locally known as Paeng) has increased to 110 people, with 63 others injured and 23 individuals still unaccounted for, media reported on Tuesday.
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Key Rivals Lapid, Netanyahu Vote in Israeli Legislative Polls
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/key-rivals-lapid-netanyahu-vote-in-israeli-legislative-polls-1102912025.html
November 1, 2022, 11:04 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel’s Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, and one of his predecessors, Benjamin Netanyahu, cast votes on Tuesday in the country’s fifth parliamentary elections in less than four years.
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UK Energy Bills to Double This Winter Compared to 2021
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/uk-energy-bills-to-double-this-winter-compared-to-2021-1102911466.html
November 1, 2022, 11:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK households will experience serious financial hardship this winter as their energy bills will double compared to 2021, despite the recently introduced annual price cap of 2,500 pounds ($2,879), John Pettigrew, the head of UK electricity operator National Grid, said.
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Russian PM Calls on SCO to Create Own System to Exchange Financial Data, Make Payments
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russian-pm-calls-on-sco-to-create-own-system-to-exchange-financial-data-make-payments-1102910567.html
November 1, 2022, 10:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin proposed during a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government on Tuesday to create their own system for exchanging financial information and making bank payments.
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Regional Peace, Stability At Risk as AUKUS Hypes Tokyo Membership
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/regional-peace-stability-at-risk-as-aukus-hypes-tokyo-membership-1102910469.html
November 1, 2022, 10:39 AM
It is not surprising to see that the US media once again hyped the idea of bringing Japan into AUKUS, but Tokyo has to think twice on whether its gain can outweigh its loss by doing so.
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Moscow Wants Answers Over Truss' Alleged 'It's Done' SMS to Blinken Moments After Nord Stream Blasts
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/moscow-wants-answers-over-truss-alleged-its-done-sms-to-blinken-moments-after-nord-stream-blasts-1102909463.html
November 1, 2022, 10:28 AM
Europe lost access to up to 110 billion cubic meters worth of natural gas on September 26, when a series of explosions rocked the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany via the Baltic Sea. After a comprehensive, month-long investigation, the Russian military concluded that the Royal Navy was behind the sabotage.
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Russia to Donate Wheat, Fuel to Lebanon After Suspending Grain Deal, Lebanese Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russia-to-donate-wheat-fuel-to-lebanon-after-suspending-grain-deal-lebanese-minister-says-1102909629.html
November 1, 2022, 10:14 AM
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanon will receive 25,000 tonnes of wheat and 10,000 tonnes of fuel free of charge from Russia, Acting Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamia told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Russia Agrees to Help Sri Lanka With Fuel Supplies, Energy Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russia-agrees-to-help-sri-lanka-with-fuel-supplies-energy-minister-says-1102906168.html
November 1, 2022, 9:28 AM
Sri Lanka is experiencing a serious shortage of foreign exchange, fuel, oil products, fertilizers, food and medicines, and will need at least three years to recover from the economic crisis completely, according to the authorities.
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US Republican Party Reportedly at Odds Over Further Financial Support to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-republican-party-reportedly-at-odds-over-further-financial-support-to-ukraine-1102909135.html
November 1, 2022, 9:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A discord over providing further financial aid to Ukraine is intensifying within the US Republican Party amid the rising food and energy prices, the US media reported.
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'Planet Killer' Asteroid Able to Wreak 'Devastating Impact on Life' Found in Inner Solar System
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/planet-killer-asteroid-able-to-wreak-devastating-impact-on-life-found-in-inner-solar-system-1102908053.html
November 1, 2022, 9:25 AM
Near-Earth objects (NEOs) are asteroids and comets with orbits that bring them within 195Mln kilometers of the Sun, or, potentially, very close to intersecting Earth's orbit. Scientists estimate there are about 1,000 NEOs larger than 1 kilometer in size, with astronomers keeping a close eye on them because of the potential risk of impact.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Raise Taxes to Reduce $57.5Bln in Budget Deficit - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/uk-prime-minister-rishi-sunak-to-raise-taxes-to-reduce-575bln-in-budget-deficit---reports-1102908378.html
November 1, 2022, 9:01 AM
MOSCOW1 (Sputnik) - New UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak intends to raise taxes to cover a 50 billion pound ($57.5 billion) deficit in public finances, British media reported.
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Saudi Interest in Joining BRICS Indicates US Becoming 'the Pariah Nation,' Senate Candidate Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/saudi-interest-in-joining-brics-indicates-us-becoming-the-pariah-nation-senate-candidate-says-1102905790.html
November 1, 2022, 8:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia's interest in becoming a member of the BRICS group indicates that the United States is becoming more isolated under the current administration, LaRouche independent Senate candidate Diane Sare told Sputnik.
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US Diesel Provider Warns of 'Extremely High Prices & Supply Outages'
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-diesel-provider-warns-of-extremely-high-prices--supply-outages-1102903126.html
November 1, 2022, 7:54 AM
Surging diesel prices in the US are nearly 50 percent higher than they were at this time last year, with fuel costs feeding into Democrats’ concerns as Americans head to the voting booths on November 8 in the volatile midterm elections that will decide whether or not the Joe Biden’s party maintains control over Congress.
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Saudi Aramco's Net Income Increases by 39% in Q3
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/saudi-aramcos-net-income-increases-by-39-in-q3-1102904155.html
November 1, 2022, 7:49 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - The net income of Saudi Aramco has reached $130.3 billion in the third quarter of 2022, which is 1.7 times higher year-on-year, according to the company's third quarter 2022 report released on Tuesday.
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At Least 14 People Injured in Shooting During Halloween Festivities in Chicago
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/at-least-14-people-injured-in-shooting-during-halloween-festivities-in-chicago-1102904056.html
November 1, 2022, 7:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Fourteen people, including three minors, were injured in a shooting during Halloween festivities in the US city of Chicago, local police said in the early hours of Tuesday.
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US Senate Candidate: Washington Must End Military Aid to Ukraine, Stop Fueling Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-senate-candidate-washington-must-end-military-aid-to-ukraine-stop-fueling-conflict-1102902637.html
November 1, 2022, 7:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should end its military assistance to Ukraine and stop inflaming the ongoing conflict, LaRouche independent Senate candidate Diane Sare told Sputnik.
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Finnish Coal Consumption Climbs, Questioning Aim to Become Carbon Neutral
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/finnish-coal-consumption-climbs-questioning-its-bid-for-carbon-neutrality-1102902308.html
November 1, 2022, 6:38 AM
Finland is not alone in taking mothballed coal-fired power plants out of retirement, despite the environmental impact. Apart from putting a question mark over the nation's much-touted climate pledges, this revs up demand across Europe and drives import prices to exorbitant levels, even though coal was supposed to be the cheaper alternative to gas.
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Who is the New President of Brazil?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/who-is-the-new-president-of-brazil-1102885492.html
November 1, 2022, 6:19 AM
Brazil’s newly elected president’s victory was far from crushing as he only managed to secure 50.9 percent of votes during runoff, with his rival ending up with 49.1 percent of the votes.
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Sweden 'Heading Towards a Grim Winter', Warns Finance Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/sweden-heading-towards-a-grim-winter-finance-minister-warns-1102900294.html
November 1, 2022, 6:02 AM
In a recent October survey, 51 percent of Swedes said that they predict that the future will be gloomy, if not utterly dire, but a fresh review by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research has indicated that Swedish households' expectations for the next 12 months have reached record levels of pessimism.
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Crowded UK Migrant Center Plagued With 'Violence & Infections' Amid 'Breach of Humane Conditions'
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/crowded-uk-migrant-center-plagued-with-violence--infections-amid-breach-of-humane-conditions-1102899037.html
November 1, 2022, 5:51 AM
The report into the deplorable situation at the Manston migrant processing center in Kent comes as recent official figures showed that 468 migrants were intercepted making the treacherous journey across the English Channel in small boats on 30 October alone, bringing the number of arrivals so far this year to 39,259.
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Elon Musk Officially Takes Over as Twitter CEO After $44 Bln Acquisition
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/elon-musk-officially-takes-over-as-twitter-ceo-after-44-bln-acquisition-1102899624.html
November 1, 2022, 5:44 AM
Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk officially took over Twitter last week after months of legal wranglings. Since he acquired the social media giant, the multi-billionaire businessman has made drastic changes to the company structure with the latest being his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Norwegian Arms Manufacturer Lands Massive Contract With US Army
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/norwegian-arms-manufacturer-lands-massive-contract-with-us-army-1102899191.html
November 1, 2022, 5:00 AM
Since the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine and the West's huge arms flow to Kiev, shares in Kongsberg Group have soared by more than 30 percent as operating profits have reached record levels. In recent months, its order backlog also bulged to $5.4Bln.
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Colombian President to Visit Caracas November 1 to Meet With Maduro
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/colombian-president-to-visit-caracas-november-1-to-meet-with-maduro-1102898502.html
November 1, 2022, 2:07 AM
MEXICO CITY, (Sputnik) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as head of a working group, will visit Caracas on November 1, where he will meet for the first time with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the Colombian leader's administration said.
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Putin: Ukrainian Drones Used Humanitarian Corridor to Attack Sevastopol, Put Grain Shipments at Risk
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/putin-ukrainian-drones-used-humanitarian-corridor-to-attack-sevastopol-put-grain-shipments-at-risk-1102897595.html
October 31, 2022, 10:58 PM
Western powers have blamed Russia for supposedly blocking the export of Ukrainian grain shipments, which are vital for parts of Africa and the Middle East. However, Moscow has denied blocking them and Kiev has repeatedly acted to disrupt the safety measures made to allow such exports.
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Biden Mulls Raising Taxes on Oil Companies, Team Will Meet US Lawmakers to Look at Options
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/biden-mulls-raising-taxes-on-oil-companies-team-will-meet-us-lawmakers-to-look-at-options-1102896845.html
October 31, 2022, 9:46 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden said he has formed a team that will meet with US lawmakers to discuss potentially raising taxes on oil companies if they do not help lower gasoline prices for US consumers.
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US Has Spent $9 Billion on African Gas Projects it Then Condemns For Polluting - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/us-has-spent-9-billion-on-african-gas-projects-it-then-condemns-for-polluting---report-1102896600.html
October 31, 2022, 9:04 PM
Although the United States is the world’s largest per capita polluter on the planet, it has also postured itself as the leader of the global transition to a society powered by renewable and pollution-free energy sources. Its policies tell a different story.
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Bolsonaro Supporters Block Roads in 18 Brazilian States - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/bolsonaro-supporters-block-roads-in-18-brazilian-states---reports-1102896463.html
October 31, 2022, 8:22 PM
MEXICO CITY, (Sputnik) - More than 100 protests organized by truck drivers supporting Jair Bolsonaro, who lost the Sunday presidential election, have been taking place in 18 Brazilian states on Monday, Brazilian media reported.
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Trump Files Appeal to US Supreme Court to Block Release of Tax Documents - Legal Plea
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/trump-files-appeal-to-us-supreme-court-to-block-release-of-tax-documents---legal-plea-1102896018.html
October 31, 2022, 8:13 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump has filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court asking then to block the release of his tax documents to a Democratic-controlled House of Representatives committee, the document said on Monday.
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UN Says Watching Twitter 'Closely' Post-Musk Takeover, Warns Against Pushing Hate Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/un-says-watching-twitter-closely-post-musk-takeover-warns-against-pushing-hate-speech-1102895865.html
October 31, 2022, 7:56 PM
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - The UN is closely watching how Twitter is being used after Elon Musk's buyout amid concerns over the promotion of hate speech on social media, Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
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Here's What a Progressive Platform Looks Like
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/heres-what-a-progressive-platform-looks-like--1102887963.html
October 31, 2022, 7:55 PM
“Be realistic. Demand the impossible.” —Situationist slogan, 1968.
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Pelosi Hammer Attack Suspect Faces Federal Assault, Kidnapping Charges - Justice Dept.
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/pelosi-hammer-attack-suspect-faces-federal-assault-kidnapping-charges---justice-dept-1102886478.html
October 31, 2022, 7:08 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The suspect arrested in connection with an attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges for his alleged role in the incident, the Justice Department said on Monday.
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How US Dems Fanned Political Violence & Widened Partisan Rift
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/how-us-dems-fanned-political-violence--widened-partisan-rift-1102885009.html
October 31, 2022, 6:47 PM
The October 28 attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, has triggered a lot of speculation, with some Democratic-leaning mainstream media blaming the assault on "right-wing political violence" and the QAnon conspiracy bugaboo over a week ahead of the November midterms.
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US Media Claims Musk Plans to Charge Verified Twitter Accounts $20 Per Month
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/us-media-claims-musk-plans-to-charge-verified-twitter-accounts-20-per-month-1102885338.html
October 31, 2022, 6:41 PM
Ever since billionaire industrialist Elon Musk announced he was buying Twitter, rumors have proliferated about impending changes to the social media platform and the corporation that keeps it running.
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From Bizarre Disappearances to Flight Bans, Controversies Mar Pakistan International Airlines
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/from-bizarre-disappearances-to-flight-bans-controversies-mar-pakistan-international-airlines-1102873862.html
October 31, 2022, 6:01 PM
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was once known for its technical prowess and long flights to far off destinations, but in the past decade, the company has seen a decline in terms of both safety and finances. What is going on with PIA and its reputation in the aviation world?
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Russia Will Carry Out Arctic Council Projects Without Partners, Envoy Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/russia-will-carry-out-arctic-council-projects-without-partners-envoy-says-1102884090.html
October 31, 2022, 5:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will execute the projects it presented in the framework of the Arctic Council despite the lack of partners, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials and Russian Ambassador-at-Large Nikolay Korchunov said on Monday.
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Over 50% of Germans Believe Scholz Failing as Chancellor - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/over-50-of-germans-believe-scholz-failing-as-chancellor---poll-1102883644.html
October 31, 2022, 5:20 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - More than half of German citizens believe that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not up to the job, a poll carried out by the German Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) for the Bild newspaper showed on Monday.
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Photos: Hollywood Celebs Go the Extra Mile With Incredible Halloween Costumes
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/photos-hollywood-celebs-go-the-extra-mile-with-incredible-halloween-costumes-1102883347.html
October 31, 2022, 5:05 PM
Halloween, the autumn festival that celebrates all things macabre and terrifying, is being celebrated around the world on Monday, but many chose to mark the holiday at get-togethers over the weekend.
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End of the Lvov Affair: Europe Tires of Ukrainian Refugees
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/end-of-the-lvov-affair-europe-tires-of-ukrainian-refugees--1102865634.html
October 31, 2022, 4:53 PM
European Union and NATO countries have taken in millions of Ukrainian refugees since the start of the Russian military operation there in February. But recent reports suggest the guests have outstayed their welcome in countries unready to host so many.
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A Look at Artifacts Taken by Colonialists Yet to Be Returned to Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/a-look-at-artifacts-taken-by-colonialists-yet-to-be-returned-to-africa-1102867846.html
October 31, 2022, 4:50 PM
African leaders have recently increased their calls for Europeans to return cultural heritage items stolen during the colonial era. However, Europeans are not always eager to fulfill African requests for repatriation.
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UK-Aided Ukrainian Attempt at Sabotaging Grain Deal to Backfire, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/uk-aided-ukrainian-attempt-at-sabotaging-grain-deal-to-backfire-expert-says-1102882511.html
October 31, 2022, 4:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine attacked Russian naval ships that escorted vital grain exports in an attempt to escalate the hunger crisis for the world and blame it on Russia, but the move will likely backfire to make Africa and the Middle East wary of the West and more trustful of Moscow, French political commentator Charles Gave told Sputnik.
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Why Did Russia Suspend Participation in Grain Deal and Who's to Blame?
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/why-did-russia-leave-grain-deal-and-whos-to-blame--1102875661.html
October 31, 2022, 4:19 PM
Russia has come under criticism from the US, EU, and NATO for its decision to suspend its participation in the grain deal with Kiev in response to Ukraine's recent attack on Sevastopol. Major Western powers are urging Moscow to observe provisions of the deal which they have never done themselves.
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Indian Police Arrest 9 People Over Deadly Bridge Collapse
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/indian-police-arrest-9-people-over-deadly-bridge-collapse-1102881886.html
October 31, 2022, 4:06 PM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Nine people have been arrested in India as part of the investigation into the collapse of a recently renovated bridge in Gujarat, including managers of the maintenance company, local police said on Monday.
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China Warns Possible B-52 Deployment in Australia May ‘Trigger Regional Arms Race’
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/china-warns-possible-b-52-deployment-in-australia-may-trigger-regional-arms-race-1102876373.html
October 31, 2022, 4:03 PM
The Pentagon’s purported push for stationing strategic bombers in Australia comes against the backdrop of US-China tensions over the Taiwan issue, which escalated after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island in August.
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Drunken Officer Opens Fire at Police Station in Geneva, Switzerland
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/drunken-officer-opens-fire-at-police-station-in-geneva-switzerland-1102880834.html
October 31, 2022, 3:57 PM
So far, the police has not made the identity of the shooter pulic and has not provided details on his blood-alcohol level at the time of the incident.
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Kanye West Claims Jewish Doctor Misdiagnosed Him - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/kanye-west-claims-jewish-doctor-misdiagnosed-him---video-1102878758.html
October 31, 2022, 3:55 PM
Following Kanye's previous outbursts on social media this month, several prominent players in the fashion world have moved to distance themselves from the rapper and end their cooperation with him.
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Lula's Brazil to Focus on Relations with South America, Africa & BRICS, Analysts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/lulas-brazil-to-focus-on-relations-with-south-america-africa--brics-analysts-say-1102874677.html
October 31, 2022, 3:30 PM
The 2022 presidential election in Brazil ended in the triumph of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who managed to win 50.9 percent of the vote during the runoff on October 30, narrowly defeating his opponent Jair Bolsonaro, who gained 49.1 percent.
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Over 30 Russian Companies to Showcase Oil & Gas Solutions at ADIPEC 2022 Abu Dhabi
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/over-30-russian-companies-to-showcase-oil--gas-solutions-at-adipec-2022-abu-dhabi-1102878324.html
October 31, 2022, 3:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Over 30 Russian companies brought their solutions to the ADIPEC International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference in the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF Group) reports.
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Iran Calls German Initiative to Blacklist Elite Troops Unlawful
https://sputniknews.com/20221031/iran-calls-german-initiative-to-blacklist-elite-troops-unlawful-1102878465.html
October 31, 2022, 3:03 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Iran condemns Germany's plans to impose sanctions against the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC, elite forces of the Iranian military) saying the measures are unlawful, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
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