Notre Dame Ancient Tombs Reveal Their Secrets
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/notre-dame-ancient-tombs-reveal-their-secrets--1105293902.html
December 10, 2022, 8:20 AM
In April 2019 fire ravaged through the cathedral, severely damaging it. President Emmanuel Macron promised that Notre Dame will be rebuilt and open for masses within a five-year period.
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Underage Girl Dies in Shooting Clash After Brazilian Football Team Defeat, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/underage-girl-dies-in-shooting-clash-after-brazils-football-team-defeat-reports-say-1105295409.html
December 10, 2022, 8:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A 17-year-old girl died in a shooting near a shopping mall in the municipality of Barretos, Sao Paulo state, following Brazil's defeat in the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Brazilian online media reported on Saturday, citing law enforcement agencies.
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Cameroonian Footballer Wearing Russian Flag on His Boots Shares His World Cup Experience
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/cameroonian-footballer-wearing-russian-flag-on-his-boots-shares-his-world-cup-experience-1105291550.html
December 10, 2022, 8:00 AM
The World Cup is being held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. Gael Ondua – a Cameroonian midfielder with dual citizenship - Cameroonian and Russian, is Russia's only representative at the event; in February, Russia was suspended from the competitions by FIFA and UEFA, due to Moscow's special operation in Ukraine.
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Japan May Create Hypersonic Weapons Control Unit by 2026, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/japan-may-create-hypersonic-weapons-control-unit-by-2026-reports-suggest-1105294208.html
December 10, 2022, 7:46 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese Defense Ministry plans to create two units within the ground self-defense force to control ballistic missiles with a hypersonic glide vehicle, Japanese press reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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State Department Saddened by Death of US Journalist Grant Wahl Covering World Cup in Qatar
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/state-department-saddened-by-death-of-us-journalist-grant-wahl-covering-world-cup-in-qatar-1105293542.html
December 10, 2022, 7:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department is saddened to hear of the death of CBS sports journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar while covering the World Cup, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
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Russia Donates 348 Tons of Flour to Schoolchildren in Nicaragua
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/russia-donates-348-tons-of-flour-to-schoolchildren-in-nicaragua-1105291411.html
December 10, 2022, 6:17 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Russian government donated 348.5 tons of flour to Nicaragua to support the school lunch program, the Russian diplomatic mission said.
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Report: Harry's 'Disrespect' to Queen May Have Damaged His Ties With William Forever
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/report-harrys-disrespect-to-queen-may-have-damaged-his-ties-with-william-forever-1105290285.html
December 10, 2022, 6:05 AM
Relations between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family have been strained since Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle stepped back in 2020 and moved to the US.
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Pentagon Reportedly in Stalemate Over Sending Reaper Drones to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/pentagon-reportedly-in-stalemate-over-sending-reaper-drones-to-ukraine-1105291029.html
December 10, 2022, 6:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Air Force had planned to supply Ukraine with older MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) drones, but the issue has resulted in a prolonged stalemate due to the Pentagon's concerns, US media reported citing sources.
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Gang of Four: Research Reveals Hidden Objects Behind the Southern Ring Nebula
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/gang-of-four-research-reveals-hidden-objects-behind-the-southern-ring-nebula-1105290649.html
December 10, 2022, 5:54 AM
Recently, the Sothern Ring Nebula attracted public attention as one of the first objects imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope, which was launched in December 2021.
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First Meeting of International Group for World Without Nuclear Weapons to Begin in Japan
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/first-meeting-of-international-group-for-world-without-nuclear-weapons-to-begin-in-japan-1105290445.html
December 10, 2022, 5:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (IGEP) will start in Japan's Hiroshima on Saturday.
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Moscow: US to Spend $11 Billion on Cyberattacks Against 'Unwanted' Governments
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/moscow-us-to-spend-11-billion-on-cyberattacks-against-unwanted-governments-1105289802.html
December 10, 2022, 4:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington plans to spend around $11 billion next year on carrying out cyberattacks with the aim of controlling unfriendly governments, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov said in an interview with Sputnik.
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Third 'Twitter Files' Trove Goes Live, Reveals Meetings With FBI & DHS on Trump Suppression
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/third-twitter-files-trove-goes-live-reveals-meetings-with-fbi--dhs-on-trump-suppression-1105289071.html
December 10, 2022, 4:32 AM
A group of journalists were given a trove of data by new Twitter owner, tech-billionaire Elon Musk, now known as "The Twitter Files." A third batch was released on Friday, and two additional releases are expected to come this weekend.
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Russian Embassy Calls US Sanctions ‘Advertising Campaign’ Against ‘Inconvenient Regimes’
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/russian-embassy-calls-us-sanctions-advertising-campaign-against-inconvenient-regimes-1105288899.html
December 10, 2022, 3:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The latest US sanctions against Russia are an attempt to exert pressure on governments that are "inconvenient" for Washington, the Russian Embassy in the United States said.
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Many EU Members Face 'Oversupply' of COVID-19 Vaccines - Council of EU
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/many-eu-members-face-oversupply-of-covid-19-vaccines---council-of-eu-1105288767.html
December 10, 2022, 3:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A great number of EU member states are experiencing oversupply of COVID-19 vaccines, which were bought under the mechanism of joint purchases, the Council of the European Union said on Friday.
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West Can't Blame Russia for Casualties Caused by Ukraine With Western Weapons -Envoy to UN
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/west-cant-blame-russia-for-casualties-caused-by-ukraine-with-western-weapons--envoy-to-un-1105288633.html
December 10, 2022, 3:03 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The countries of the collective West cannot blame Russia for the casualties caused by Ukraine as a result of Western-supplied weapons, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said.
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Russian Diplomat: Pristina Increases Police Presence in Northern Kosovo as Situation Grows Tense
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/russian-diplomat-pristina-increases-police-presence-in-northern-kosovo-as-situation-grows-tense-1105288415.html
December 10, 2022, 1:27 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Kosovar authorities are constantly increasing the presence of police forces in the Serb-populated northern part of Kosovo, which dangerously escalates the situation, Russian Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said on Friday.
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Peru Accuses Mexico of Interference in Internal Affairs, Summons Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/peru-accuses-mexico-of-interference-in-internal-affairs-summons-ambassador-1105288271.html
December 10, 2022, 1:23 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Peruvian Foreign Ministry has rejected the statements of the Mexican authorities on the situation in Peru and has summoned Mexico's Ambassador Pablo Monroy.
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‘Poll Dancing’ and Infighting
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/poll-dancing-and-infighting-1105288025.html
December 10, 2022, 12:46 AM
After Democrats performed better than expected in November’s midterm elections, Republicans started sniping at each other, casting blame for their underperformance. Possibly in response to that, President Joe Biden’s approval rating ticked up a couple of points.
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House Committee: Commanders Owner & NFL Obstructed Inquiry, Enabled Toxic Work Environment
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/house-committee-commanders-owner--nfl-obstructed-inquiry-enabled-toxic-work-environment-1105286938.html
December 10, 2022, 12:31 AM
The Washington Commanders are one of 32 National Football League teams, and has an estimated value of $5.6 billion. In early November it was reported owner Dan Snyder was looking at options for selling part or all of the team. Snyder has owned the Commanders since 1999, when he purchased the team for $800 million.
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Argentina Defeat Netherlands in Penalty Shootout, Advance to FIFA World Cup Semifinals
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/argentina-defeat-netherlands-in-penalty-shootout-advance-to-fifa-world-cup-semifinals-1105286778.html
December 9, 2022, 11:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Argentine national football team defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday, allowing the group to advance to the semifinal match against Croatia.
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Most Germans Not Interested in Coup, Reviving Hitlerism – Russian Metropolitan in Germany
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/most-germans-not-interested-in-coup-reviving-hitlerism--russian-metropolitan-in-germany-1105286296.html
December 9, 2022, 10:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Most of the people in Germany are not interested in political coups and in reviving Hitlerism in the country, Russian Church Abroad (ROCOR) Metropolitan Mark (Arndt) of Berlin and Germany told Sputnik.
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‘The Ick Factor’: Watch Scientists Illuminate Thousands of Micro-Droplets Spewed by Flushing Toilet
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/the-ick-factor-watch-scientists-illuminate-thousands-of-micro-droplets-spewed-by-flushing-toilet-1105285795.html
December 9, 2022, 9:53 PM
A 2020 study found that more than half of UK residents didn’t close the toilet lid before flushing, allowing “toilet plume” to spread potentially infectious pathogens several feet away from the toilet.
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European Parliament Vice-President Reportedly Detained in Belgium in Corruption Case
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/european-parliament-vice-president-reportedly-detained-in-belgium-in-corruption-case-1105286129.html
December 9, 2022, 9:47 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - European Parliament Vice-President, Greek politician Eva Kaili, was detained on Friday in Brussels as part of an investigation into possible corruption, the Belgian edition of Le Soir reported.
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Biggest French Trade Union Warns About Mass Protests in Early 2023 Over Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/biggest-french-trade-union-warns-about-mass-protests-in-early-2023-over-pension-reform-1105285156.html
December 9, 2022, 9:05 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France will see a wave of mass strikes in early 2023 if the government does not roll back its pension reform, Philippe Martinez, head of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT), France's leading trade union, said on Friday.
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Russian Envoy to Canada Calls Designation of Russia's Central Election Commission Absurd
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/russian-envoy-to-canada-calls-designation-of-russias-central-election-commission-absurd-1105284873.html
December 9, 2022, 8:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said in an interview with Sputnik on Friday that including Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) on the list of sanctioned entities is absurd and promised that Moscow will respond to the new restrictive measures.
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China Reveals Purchase of Over 1 Million Gold Ounces, First Addition to Reserves Since 2019
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/china-reveals-purchase-of-over-1-million-gold-ounces-first-addition-to-reserves-since-2019-1105284521.html
December 9, 2022, 8:12 PM
Nations around the world went on a buying spree for gold earlier this year, which analysts fear may hint at growing economic instability. The precious metal, long used as currency, is prized for its value stability amid the upheavals of capitalist boom and bust. However, it also has important industrial applications.
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Photographer Involved in Balenciaga's 'Gimp Teddy Ad Campaign' Reports Death Threats
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/photographer-involved-in-balenciagas-gimp-teddy-ad-campaign-reports-death-threats-1105283601.html
December 9, 2022, 7:03 PM
The photographer, Gabriele Galimberti, reportedly said that the vast majority of the threatening messages he received came from the United States.
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Elton John Quits Twitter
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/elton-john-quits-twitter-1105283906.html
December 9, 2022, 6:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - British musician Elton John said on Friday that he was leaving Twitter because of concerns that misinformation on the social media platform is being used to divide the world.
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Croatia Defeat Brazil in Penalty Shootout, Advance to Semifinals of FIFA World Cup
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/croatia-defeat-brazil-in-penalty-shootout-advance-to-semifinals-of-fifa-world-cup-1105283011.html
December 9, 2022, 5:59 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The Croatian national football team defeated the Brazilian squad in the quarterfinal of the World Cup in Qatar in a penalty shootout.
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Why Didn't Biden Swap Paul Whelan Convicted for Espionage in Russia?
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/why-didnt-biden-swap-paul-whelan-convicted-for-espionage-in-russia-1105282503.html
December 9, 2022, 5:57 PM
Earlier this week, Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who spent 15 years in a US prison, was swapped for US WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner, who was arrested in Russia earlier this year. The deal did not involve Paul Whelan, presently serving a 16-year prison term in Russia for espionage.
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Amid GOP Infighting, Midterm Wins, Biden’s Approval Rating Ticks Upward
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/amid-gop-infighting-midterm-wins-bidens-approval-rating-ticks-upward-1105281961.html
December 9, 2022, 5:49 PM
A new poll conducted since the November 2022 midterms shows US President Joe Biden recovering some of his pre-election loss of popularity. However, the recent defection of a key Democratic senator might shake up perceptions that his administration can govern more effectively than before the vote.
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Scientists Probe Secrets of Hellish Planet Where 'Nothing We Know of Could Survive'
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/scientists-probe-secrets-of-hellish-planet-where-nothing-we-know-of-could-survive-1105280949.html
December 9, 2022, 5:23 PM
The researchers conducted their study by measuring the light emitted by the planet's host star, gauging how that light dimmed when the planet was passing between the star and Earth.
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New F-35 Cockpit Computer Costs Reportedly Soar by $680Mln Through Expenses, Delays
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/new-f-35-cockpit-computer-costs-reportedly-soar-by-680mln-through-expenses-delays-1105280666.html
December 9, 2022, 4:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Costs of developing a new cockpit computer for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) originally set at $712 million four years ago have soared by another $239 million, generating extra expenses of $680 million so far, US media reported on Friday.
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Kristen Stewart to Lead International Jury at 2023 Berlinale
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/kristen-stewart-to-lead-international-jury-at-2023-berlinale-1105280551.html
December 9, 2022, 4:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US actress Kristen Stewart, mainly known for her role in the Twilight Saga about vampires, will head the international jury of the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival, or Berlinale, the event organizers said on Friday.
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Democratic Party Scion Kyrsten Sinema Says She's Leaving, Registering as Independent
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/democratic-party-scion-kyrsten-sinema-says-shes-leaving-registering-as-independent-1105280066.html
December 9, 2022, 4:12 PM
Two US Senators, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine, define themselves as Independents, aligned with neither the Democrats nor Republicans. Nonetheless, both lawmakers caucus with the Democrats, giving liberals a slim majority.
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What Recession? Biden White House Can't Stop Playing Down Economy Warnings
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/what-recession-biden-white-house-cant-stop-playing-down-economy-warnings-1105267698.html
December 9, 2022, 4:05 PM
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has repeatedly denied the country could be heading for a major downturn amid the global energy and food crisis. She insisted in July that the economy was merely in a state of "transition" despite the almost unanimous view of Wall Street economists that a recession looms in 2023.
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Armed Hijackers Snatch Harry Styles' Tour Van in Brazil
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/armed-hijackers-snatch-harry-styles-tour-van-in-brazil-1105278917.html
December 9, 2022, 3:57 PM
The hijacking reportedly occurred on a stretch of the BR-116 highway between Sao Paulo and Curitiba.
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US Nuclear Waste Chief Accused of Second Luggage Heist, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/us-nuclear-waste-chief-accused-of-second-luggage-heist-reports-say-1105279504.html
December 9, 2022, 3:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The non-binary US Department of Energy official in charge of managing nuclear waste has been accused of stealing luggage for a second time, American press reported.
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Putin on Griner-Bout Exchange: FSB Achieved Results, Intel Contacts on Prisoners Swap Continue
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/putin-on-griner-bout-exchange-fsb-achieved-results-intel-contacts-on-prisoners-swap-continue-1105278162.html
December 9, 2022, 3:07 PM
BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) negotiated the exchange of Russian businessman Viktor Bout for US basketball player Brittney Griner and achieved results, contacts on other exchanges are continuing, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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Xi's Visit to Saudi Arabia: Riyadh & Beijing Consider Creating China-Gulf Free Trade Zone
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/xis-visit-to-saudi-arabia-riyadh--beijing-consider-creating-china-gulf-free-trade-zone-1105275485.html
December 9, 2022, 2:17 PM
Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored that Beijing considers Riyadh an important power in the multipolar world and attaches great importance to bolstering a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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Kanye West Loses His Honorary Degree for Racist Comments
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/kanye-west-loses-his-honorary-degree-for-racist-comments--1105274472.html
December 9, 2022, 2:00 PM
The US rapper recently made some statements where he praised Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.
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Nigeria’s Air Force to Purchase Over 50 New Combat Aircrafts & Helicopters to Fight Terrorism
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/nigerias-air-force-to-purchase-over-50-new-combat-aircrafts--helicopters-to-fight-terrorism-1105274191.html
December 9, 2022, 1:56 PM
The West African country is facing major internal security threats from terrorist groups in the northeast of the country along with various armed gangs, who used to kidnap and kill locals in the northwest. Meanwhile, separatist movements are on the rise in Nigeria’s southeast, seeking to form an Igbo state.
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'After School Satan Club' for Kids in Virginia Upsets Locals
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/after-school-satan-club-for-kids-in-virginia-upsets-locals-1105273751.html
December 9, 2022, 1:35 PM
The original sponsor of the After School Satan Club in Chesapeake has recently withdrawn their name from the application for the club, though new paperwork has already been resubmitted to the school district.
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Putin: Russia Won't Suffer Losses After West Imposes Oil Price Cap - No Matter What
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/putin-russia-wont-suffer-losses-after-west-imposes-oil-price-cap---no-matter-what-1105274789.html
December 9, 2022, 1:34 PM
The Russian president noted that the adoption of the oil price cap would inevitably reduce global investments to zero, subsequently resulting in another price hike.
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Freezing Weather in UK May Trigger Extra Payments for Vulnerable Households, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/freezing-weather-in-uk-may-trigger-extra-payments-for-vulnerable-households-reports-say-1105273935.html
December 9, 2022, 1:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Freezing temperatures, which have been recently recorded across some parts of the United Kingdom, will likely lead to additional government payments for vulnerable households to cover rising heating costs, UK media reported on Friday.
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Scores of Ukrainian Refugees Struggle to Find Work in US as Local Labor NGOs Overwhelmed – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/scores-of-ukrainian-refugees-struggle-to-find-work-in-us-as-local-labor-ngos-overwhelmed--report-1105272331.html
December 9, 2022, 12:48 PM
In April 2022, Washington launched the Uniting for Ukraine program, which allows Ukrainians with financial sponsorship to temporarily live and work in the US.
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New Master of Seas: G7 Price Cap Vs. Russian Oil Fleet, Insurance Companies & Northern Sea Route
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/new-master-of-seas-g7-price-cap-vs-russian-oil-fleet-insurance-companies--northern-sea-route-1105271559.html
December 9, 2022, 12:30 PM
The G7 club, the EU and Australia apparently underestimated Russia's capabilities to resist the oil price-capping scheme: Moscow has a fleet, insurance companies, and safe routes to transport its crude outside the West's control.
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Russia Praises Role of Saudi Arabia and UAE in Bout-Griner Prisoner Swap With US
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/russia-praises-role-of-saudi-arabia-and-uae-in-bout-griner-prisoner-swap-with-us-1105272605.html
December 9, 2022, 12:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia praises Saudi Arabia and the UAE for helping to carry out the exchange of Russian businessman Viktor Bout for US basketball player Brittney Griner, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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More Than One in Three Germans Expect Decline in Income in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/more-than-one-in-three-germans-expect-decline-in-income-in-2023---1105270383.html
December 9, 2022, 12:12 PM
The European economies have been hit by an inflation and cost-living crisis, triggered by the Covid pandemic and reinforced by anti-Russian sanctions.
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US Wants to Provoke Default in Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/us-wants-to-provoke-default-in-russia-deputy-foreign-minister-says-1105271391.html
December 9, 2022, 11:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US wants to deplete foreign currency reserves in Russia, provoke a default and the destruction of the Russian economy, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday.
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South Africa's Eskom Kicks Off Construction of Country’s First Battery Energy Storage Facility
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/south-africas-eskom-kicks-off-construction-of-countrys-first-battery-energy-storage-facility-1105269011.html
December 9, 2022, 11:44 AM
The project launch comes at a time when South Africa’s power sector is going through a crisis due to growing electricity demand and insufficient generation.
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China’s Port Projects in Ghana to Drive Growth, President Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/chinas-port-projects-in-ghana-to-drive-growth-president-says-1105266945.html
December 9, 2022, 11:37 AM
Experts have applauded China's assistance to African countries and underlined that, unlike the West, China sticks to the principle of non-intervention and does not use its aid as a political instrument.
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French Regulator Expects Gas Situation in EU to Be Much Worse in Winter of 2023-2024
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/french-regulator-expects-gas-situation-in-eu-to-be-much-worse-in-winter-of-2023-2024-1105270111.html
December 9, 2022, 11:27 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Gas supplies to the European Union will remain limited in the coming years, with the energy situation expected to be even tighter in the winter of 2023-2024 than this heating season, Emmanuelle Wargon, the head of the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), told press.
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Twitter Update to Show Users if They Were 'Shadowbanned', Elon Musk Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/twitter-update-to-show-users-if-they-were-shadowbanned-elon-musk-says-1105269429.html
December 9, 2022, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire entrepreneur and newly minted Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Friday that the company had been working on a software update to let users know if they have been "shadowbanned."
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Which African Nations Have the Largest Proven Oil & Gas Reserves?
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/which-african-nations-have-the-largest-proven-oil--gas-reserves-1105264340.html
December 9, 2022, 10:58 AM
Despite having the lowest per capita energy consumption in the world, Africa is home to roughly 13% of the world's natural gas reserves and 7% of its oil reserves.
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Senior Republicans Request Probe Into US Aid For Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/senior-republicans-request-probe-into-us-aid-for-ukraine-1105268312.html
December 9, 2022, 10:50 AM
On Wednesday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee rejected a resolution that called for a full-fledged audit of the US support that has been provided to Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly warned that such support prolongs the conflict.
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Mysteries of 'Time-Capsule' Galaxy Eventually Unveiled
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/mysteries-of-time-capsule-galaxy-eventually-unveiled--1105268052.html
December 9, 2022, 10:28 AM
The galaxy HIPASS J1131-31, also known as Peekaboo, was hiding behind the star TYC 7215-199 that obscured it, effectively preventing astronomers from studying it.
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African Nations Better Prepared for Future Outbreaks Following COVID-19
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/african-nations-better-prepared-for-future-outbreaks-following-covid-19-1105264696.html
December 9, 2022, 10:11 AM
The crisis became an "eye-opener” for many nations, especially in Africa, where health infrastructure has proven to be in need of more investment in order to resist future outbreaks.
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Disabled Woman Files Rape Lawsuit Against Backstreet Boys Frontman Nick Carter, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/disabled-woman-files-rape-lawsuit-against-backstreet-boys-frontman-nick-carter-reports-say-1105266713.html
December 9, 2022, 8:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A woman with autism and cerebral palsy has accused the frontman of the US band Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter, of raping her more than 20 years ago, US media reported on Friday.
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China Delivers First Domestically Produced Passenger Jet in Bid to Challenge Boeing-Airbus Duopoly
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/china-delivers-first-domestically-produced-passenger-jet-in-bid-to-challenge-boeing-airbus-duopoly-1105264450.html
December 9, 2022, 8:27 AM
The developer - Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) – worked for 14 years on the project. However, Comac has yet to find buyers overseas.
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Part Two of Twitter Files: Platform’s ‘Secret Blacklists’ Revealed
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/part-two-of-twitter-files-platforms-secret-blacklists-revealed-1105265129.html
December 9, 2022, 8:21 AM
Last week, independent journalist Matt Taibbi released Part One of Twitter Files in an expose that revealed the inside story behind the social media giant’s decision to censor the story of Hunter Biden’s laptop.
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UK, Japan and Italy Launch Project to Develop 6th Generation Fighter
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/uk-japan-and-italy-launch-project-to-develop-6th-generation-fighter-1105265755.html
December 9, 2022, 8:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy have agreed to launch the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to jointly develop a new generation fighter by 2035, the UK Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday.
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Half of US Companies That Announced Layoffs Unlikely to Survive Restructuring, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/half-of-us-companies-that-announced-layoffs-unlikely-to-survive-restructuring-expert-says-1105263967.html
December 9, 2022, 6:41 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Nearly half of the companies that announced mass layoffs may not survive the restructuring, an analyst told Sputnik, adding that Meta* and Twitter are in the high-risk zone.
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Artists Boycott Finnish Art Museum Over Board Member’s Ties to Israel's Arms Industry
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/artists-boycott-finnish-art-museum-over-board-members-ties-to-israels-arms-industry-1105262566.html
December 9, 2022, 6:37 AM
Chaim “Poju” Zabludowicz, who is sometimes referred to as “Finland’s richest man,” inherited a family fortune built on arms deals with Israel and is an active pro-Israel advocate, donor and lobbyist. The artists, however, accused him of financially supporting Israel’s “apartheid policy” against Palestinians.
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EU's Borrell Doubts People in Africa Who Support Russia Know About Putin, Donbass
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/eus-borrell-doubts-people-in-africa-who-support-russia-know-about-putin-donbas-1105263313.html
December 9, 2022, 6:23 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday that he doubted that people in African countries who showed their support for Russia knew who Vladimir Putin was or where Donbass was located.
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Tory MP Wants to Strip Sussexes of Royal Titles Amid ‘Harry & Meghan’ Premiere
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/tory-mp-wants-to-strip-sussexes-of-royal-titles-amid-harry--meghan-premiere-1105261806.html
December 9, 2022, 6:00 AM
The Netflix documentary series was earlier billed as something that exposes “the full truth” behind Harry and Meghan’s life with the UK’s royal family. In the documentary, the couple in particular condemned the “unconscious" racial bias within Buckingham Palace, and the lack of support from other royals.
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Brazil-Russia Trade in 2022 Surpasses Record $8.8Bln, Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/brazil-russia-trade-in-2022-surpasses-record-88bln-ambassador-says-1105262839.html
December 9, 2022, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Brazil and Russia since the beginning of 2022 has reached almost $9 billion, Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares said, adding that this figure has become a record for the two countries.
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South Koreans Will Get 'Younger' Due to New Age System
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/south-koreans-will-get-younger-due-to-new-age-system-1105260600.html
December 9, 2022, 5:46 AM
The way South Korea determines one's age is different from the one that is internationally recognized. When a baby is born, it is considered a year old, since the nine-month term of a woman's pregnancy is counted as a year.
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Wind Power Threatens Red-Listed Bird Species, Report Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/wind-power-threatens-red-listed-bird-species-report-warns-1105260698.html
December 9, 2022, 5:16 AM
While birds killed directly by spinning blades admittedly represent only a fraction of casualties, some species, including larger birds of prey, are disproportionately affected and more vulnerable. Furthermore, concern is growing that the death rate may spike as habitats and migration routes are increasingly threatened amid rampant development.
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Level Four Fire Breaks Out at Mall in Moscow Region
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/level-four-fire-breaks-out-at-mall-in-moscow-region-1105261351.html
December 9, 2022, 5:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire broke out in the OBI store in the Mega Khimki shopping mall in the city of Khimki in the Moscow region on Friday, the regional department of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies told Sputnik.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Puts 40 Satellites of Rival Company OneWeb Into Orbit
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/elon-musks-spacex-puts-40-satellites-of-rival-company-oneweb-into-orbit-1105260895.html
December 9, 2022, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Elon Musk's SpaceX has put 40 satellites of its rival in the sphere of space-based internet communications, OneWeb, into orbit, the company said on Thursday.
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US Must Negotiate Paul Whelan's Release From Russia Before End of Year - Ex-US Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/us-must-negotiate-paul-whelans-release-from-russia-before-end-of-year---ex-us-ambassador-1105260349.html
December 9, 2022, 3:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States must make an effort to negotiate US citizen Paul Whelan's release from Russia before the end of the year, former US Ambassador Bill Richardson said in an interview.
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Over 100 People, Fire Train Extinguishing Fire in Russia's Barnaul - Emergencies Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/over-100-people-fire-train-extinguishing-fire-in-russias-barnaul---emergencies-ministry-1105260228.html
December 9, 2022, 3:31 AM
BARNAUL, Russia (Sputnik) - More than 100 people and a fire train are extinguishing a large fire at an enterprise in the Russian city of Barnaul at an area of some one thousand square meters, the press office of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies in the Altai Region said on Friday.
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Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek to Attend EAEU Summit
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/putin-arrives-in-kyrgyzstans-bishkek-to-attend-eaeu-summit-1105259981.html
December 9, 2022, 3:12 AM
BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday arrived in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek to attend the Eurasian Economic Union's (EAEU) summit.
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Serbia to Consider Return of 1,000 Soldiers to Kosovo Under UNSCR 1244 - Office for Kosovo
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/serbia-to-consider-return-of-1000-soldiers-to-kosovo-under-unscr-1244---office-for-kosovo-1105259846.html
December 9, 2022, 2:57 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The Serbian government will consider returning up to 1,000 troops of its security forces to Kosovo and Metohija under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 because of Pristina's controversial moves, Petar Petkovic, the head of Serbia's office for Kosovo and Metohija, said on Thursday.
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Hungary's Szijjarto Says Brussels Using All Kinds of Blackmail Against Budapest
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/hungarys-szijjarto-says-brussels-using-all-kinds-of-blackmail-against-budapest-1105259708.html
December 9, 2022, 2:52 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary must be prepared for serious attacks from the European Union since "Brussels and liberal propaganda machine" are not selective in their means and are using all kinds of blackmail against Budapest, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday.
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Inflation in Mexico Slows Down to 7.8% in November - Statistics Institute
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/inflation-in-mexico-slows-down-to-78-in-november---statistics-institute-1105259459.html
December 9, 2022, 2:41 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Inflation in Mexico in November was 7.8% year-on-year - the lowest in the last six months, the Mexican National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI) said on Thursday.
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Syria's Gov't Temporarily Introduces Four-Day Workweek Over Fuel Shortages - Cabinet
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/syrias-govt-temporarily-introduces-four-day-workweek-over-fuel-shortages---cabinet-1105259206.html
December 9, 2022, 2:33 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - A four-day workweek has been introduced in Syria's state institutions due to an acute fuel shortage spurred by sanctions and the decline in local currency, the Syrian cabinet said on Thursday.
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Airport Workers Protesting and Striking Across US
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/airport-workers-are-protesting-and-striking-across-the-country-1105258899.html
December 9, 2022, 2:02 AM
There are more than 144,000 workers employed in the Airport Operations Industry in the United States, according to IBIS World. That number grows exponentially when including concessionaires, government agencies and other entities that work at airports.
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Crew for First Private Moon Flight Selected, Artists Make up the Majority
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/crew-for-first-private-moon-flight-selected-artists-make-up-the-majority-1105258764.html
December 9, 2022, 1:27 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The members of the crew who will travel to the moon aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been selected and the majority of them come from the entertainment industry, crew leader and Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced.
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Over 200 Kosovar Police Officers Block Serb-Inhabited Kosovska Mitrovica City - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221209/over-200-kosovar-police-officers-block-serb-inhabited-kosovska-mitrovica-city---reports-1105258616.html
December 9, 2022, 1:04 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - More than 200 Kosovar armed special unit police officers, accompanied by armored equipment, has entered and blocked the Serb-Inhabited Kosovska Mitrovica city in the north of Kosovo, local media reported on Thursday.
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US Congressman Gallagher Says He Was Chosen to Lead House Select Committee on China
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/us-congressman-gallagher-says-chosen-to-lead-house-select-committee-on-china-1105258154.html
December 8, 2022, 11:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The office of US Congressman Mike Gallagher said in a press release that Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy picked him to lead the US House Select Committee on China in the new Congress.
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Mexico Launches Talks With Peru on Asylum to Ex-President Castillo - Foreign Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/mexico-launches-talks-with-peru-on-asylum-to-ex-president-castillo---foreign-minister-1105257736.html
December 8, 2022, 11:41 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Mexico is launching consultations with Peru's government on granting political asylum to impeached Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday.
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DOJ Aims to Hold Trump in Contempt For Not Cooperating in Classified Docs Case - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/doj-aims-to-hold-trump-in-contempt-for-not-cooperating-in-classified-docs-case---reports-1105257606.html
December 8, 2022, 11:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Justice Department is asking a federal judge to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena issued this summer to obtain classified records.
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House Democrats Call on Twitter CEO Musk to Address Purported Rise in Hate Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/house-democrats-call-on-twitter-ceo-musk-to-address-purported-rise-in-hate-speech---letter-1105257482.html
December 8, 2022, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Democratic congressmen Adam Schiff and Mark Takano delivered a letter to Twitter CEO Elon Musk urging him to address the purported rise in so-called “hate speech” on the social media platform.
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DeSantis Takes Lead Over Trump in New Post-Midterms Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/desantis-takes-lead-over-trump-in-new-post-midterms-poll-1105257217.html
December 8, 2022, 10:03 PM
Donald Trump announced his intention to run for the 2024 Presidential election on November 15. Since that date, the former President has seen a massive drop in poll numbers. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has not announced if he will run, but he easily won reelection in November.
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US House Passes New 2023 Defense Spending Bill Valued at Nearly $850 Billion
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/us-house-passes-new-2023-defense-spending-bill-valued-at-nearly-850-billion-1105256645.html
December 8, 2022, 7:58 PM
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a new version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provides $847.3 billion in discretionary defense and energy-related funding, including $10 billion in security aid for Taiwan and $800 million for Ukraine.
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The Minsk Agreements Explained
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/the-minsk-agreements-explained-1105193250.html
December 8, 2022, 7:04 PM
Signed in 2014 and 2015 by representatives of Ukraine, the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Russia, France and Germany, the Minsk Agreements failed to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Donbass.
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Drone for Attempt to Strike at Russia Was Modernized With US Participation: Russian Diplomat
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/drone-for-attempt-to-strike-at-russia-was-modernized-with-us-participation-russian-diplomat-1105255650.html
December 8, 2022, 7:03 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - The drone used by Ukraine to attempt an attack on two Russian military airfields was modernized with the participation of a corporation from the United States, Konstantin Gavrilov, the head of the Russian delegation at the military security and arms control talks in Vienna, said.
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China's Defense Ministry Accuses US of Escalating Situation Around Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/chinas-defense-ministry-accuses-us-of-escalating-situation-around-taiwan-1105255366.html
December 8, 2022, 6:59 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The United States has escalated the situation around Taiwan by repeatedly violating the one-China principle, selling arms to the island and sending its officials there, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Tan Kefei said on Thursday.
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How Sex Scandals are Used to Steal the Thunder From Corruption & Fraud Bombshells
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/how-sex-scandals-are-used-to-steal-the-thunder-from-corruption--fraud-bombshells-1105239391.html
December 8, 2022, 6:11 PM
Sex scandals have become an increasingly popular topic for political journalism worldwide. Sometimes, the mainstream media is even more interested in the juicy details of politicians' affairs than instances of fraud, corruption and money laundering. What’s behind this?
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US Theft of Syrian Oil Driving Diesel Prices Sky-High in Areas of Government Control
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/us-theft-of-syrian-oil-driving-diesel-prices-sky-high-in-areas-of-government-control-1105239001.html
December 8, 2022, 5:49 PM
Recent reports in Western media have drawn attention to the fuel crisis in Syria, where the government is still struggling to recover from a civil war driven by Western-backed Islamist rebels, Al-Qaeda, and Daesh*. However, essential context is missing about the severing of Syria’s domestic petroleum industry by an ongoing US occupation.
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Oil Price Cap: Europeans Set to Feel More Pain at the Pump Soon, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/oil-price-cap-europeans-set-to-feel-more-pain-at-the-pump-soon-experts-say-1105238181.html
December 8, 2022, 5:34 PM
The Group of Seven, Australia and the EU launched the price cap scheme targeting Russian maritime crude on December 5. Simultaneously, Brussels banned all seaborne deliveries of Russian oil to the Old Continent. Has this made life easier for ordinary Europeans?
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St Petersburg to Host Asian Valdai Club Conference on ‘Russia, Asia in Emerging International Order’
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/st-petersburg-to-host-asian-valdai-club-conference-1105230749.html
December 8, 2022, 4:56 PM
Some 40 representatives from 13 countries, including political scientists, economists, and military experts from Russia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, and Sweden will participate in the Valdai Club’s annual Asian Conference on December 13-14.
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South Africa's Coal Exporter Expects Annual Profit to Double
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/south-africas-coal-exporter-expects-annual-profit-to-double-1105200932.html
December 8, 2022, 4:48 PM
South African Thungela Resources has been exporting thermal coal to a variety of markets for nearly 80 years, including India, Asia, SEA, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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How Russian Oil Price Cap May Affect Ordinary People's Lives?
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/how-russian-oil-price-cap-may-affect-ordinary-peoples-lives-1105198746.html
December 8, 2022, 4:35 PM
While Russia is about to announce its response to the oil price cap, earlier statements made by Moscow about refusing to sell crude to countries supporting this measure seem to point toward the prospects of rising oil prices.
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UK Promises Justice for Kenyan Mother Allegedly Killed & Dumped in Septic Tank by British Soldier
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/uk-promises-justice-for-kenyan-mother-allegedly-killed--dumped-in-septic-tank-by-british-soldier-1105203430.html
December 8, 2022, 4:04 PM
Reports revealed the identity of a British soldier who confessed to killing a Kenyan woman, Agnes Wanjiru, and dumping her body in a septic tank in October 2021 after getting intimate with her in a hotel in Kenya in 2012. Despite the soldier’s confession, the crime was reportedly “covered-up” by the UK Army.
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US Envoy for Afghanistan Meets With Former Afghan Political and Business Leaders in UAE
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/us-envoy-for-afghanistan-meets-with-former-afghan-political-and-business-leaders-in-uae-1105205024.html
December 8, 2022, 4:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West said that he had met with former Afghan political leaders and members of the business community who fled the country following the 2021 takeover by the Taliban* to discuss current issues in Afghanistan during his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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World Famous Singer Celine Dion Says She is Affected by the Stiff-Person Syndrome
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/world-famous-singer-celine-dion-says-she-is-affected-by-the-stiff-person-syndrome-1105204855.html
December 8, 2022, 4:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – World famous singer Celine Dion revealed on Thursday that she is affected by a rare neurological condition known as “stiff-person syndrome”, incapacitating her to conduct her tours.
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42 Years After John Lennon's Murder, His Killer Still Denied Parole
https://sputniknews.com/20221208/42-years-after-john-lennons-murder-his-killer-still-denied-parole-1105187055.html
December 8, 2022, 3:52 PM
Mark Chapman has repeatedly admitted that he killed John Lennon to make himself famous — and over his stated accusation at the time that the millionaire singer was a blasphemer and a hypocrite preaching a simple life.
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