Australia's Energy Minister Defends Cap on Country's Coal & Gas Prices Amid Energy Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/australias-energy-minister-defends-cap-on-countrys-coal--gas-prices-amid-energy-crisis-1105341156.html
December 11, 2022, 8:35 AM
To tackle surging energy prices, the government of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that $1.5 billion-worth of federal cash would be allocated towards reducing household and small business energy bills from April 2023. Furthermore, the price of domestically-produced coal and gas would be capped for 12 months.
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Over 40 People Detained in Paris After Moroccan Fans Clash With Police
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/over-40-people-detained-in-paris-after-moroccan-fans-clash-with-police-1105342326.html
December 11, 2022, 8:14 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - About 40 people were detained in Paris after the clashes between fans of the Moroccan football team and the police, French media reported on Sunday.
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Fuego Volcano Erupting in Guatemala
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/fuego-volcano-erupting-in-guatemala-institute-1105341393.html
December 11, 2022, 7:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The eruption of the volcano Fuego occurred in Guatemala, the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (Insivumeh) said on Sunday.
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South African Envoy to Russia Blasts Germany's 'Double Standards' Amid Calls to Resume Coal Mining
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/south-african-envoy-to-russia-blasts-germanys-double-standards-amid-calls-to-resume-coal-mining-1105340088.html
December 11, 2022, 7:15 AM
Earlier this month, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck visited South Africa and Namibia, where he held talks with heads of state on energy supplies decarbonization, and business growth.
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Harry & Meghan Urged to Skip Charles' Coronation ‘If They Dislike Royal Family So Much’
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/harry--meghan-urged-to-skip-charles-coronation-if-they-dislike-royal-family-so-much-1105339461.html
December 11, 2022, 7:13 AM
The first three episodes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s six-episode Netflix documentary series were released earlier this week, with some media reports scathingly slamming it as a "multi-part scandal" and royal experts in the UK suggesting that now, “there’s no turning back for anyone”.
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'Crybaby': Cristiano Ronaldo's Tears After Portugal Defeat Mocked Online
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/crybaby-cristiano-ronaldos-tears-after-portugal-defeat-mocked-online-1105339826.html
December 11, 2022, 6:31 AM
On Saturday, Morocco became the first African team in the history of the World Cup to reach the semifinals, after Morocco won Portugal 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals.
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Atlanta Nurses in Hot Water Over 'Disrespectful' TikTok Video About 'Icks' in Patients
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/atlanta-nurses-in-hot-water-over-disrespectful-tiktok-video-about-icks-in-patients-1105339291.html
December 11, 2022, 5:27 AM
The word "ick" is usually used to express disgust at something that is offensive or unpleasant. It is probably not something one would ever want to hear from a doctor.
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Australian Scientists Discover Shark Graveyard in Indian Ocean
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/australian-scientists-discover-shark-graveyard-in-indian-ocean-1105338474.html
December 11, 2022, 5:19 AM
Australian scientists have recently discovered a real "treasure trove" that may help unlock the secrets of the past.
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Russia, US Continue to Cooperate on ISS, Remain ‘Professional’: NASA Administrator
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/russia-us-continue-to-cooperate-on-iss-remain-professional-nasa-administrator-1105338368.html
December 11, 2022, 5:07 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Russia-US cooperation at the International Space Station (ISS) remains professional despite the Ukraine conflict, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in an interview with The Nikkei newspaper published on Sunday.
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Calls For 'Root & Branch Reform' in EU Parliament After Arrests Over Claims of Corruption
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/calls-for-root--branch-reform-in-eu-parliament-after-arrests-over-claims-of-corruption-1105337694.html
December 11, 2022, 5:07 AM
It was reported on December 9 that Belgian authorities had carried out several arrests and searches in Brussels in connection with an investigation into allegations of corruption in the European Parliament linked with the holding of the World Cup in Qatar.
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Japan Mulling Introduction of ‘Active Cyber Defense’ Measures, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/japan-mulling-introduction-of-active-cyber-defense-measures-reports-say-1105338067.html
December 11, 2022, 4:41 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The government of Japan and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will begin discussions in 2023 on amendments to the country's legislation that will allow local experts to carry out "active cyber defense," Japanese newspaper reports citing sources.
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Twitter Blue Getting Relaunched on Monday, Social Network Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/twitter-blue-getting-relaunched-on-monday-social-network-says-1105337131.html
December 11, 2022, 3:19 AM
WASHINGTON, December 11 (Sputnik) - The Twitter Blue paid monthly subscription will be available starting next week, the social media platform has announced.
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Cuban President Discusses Bilateral Relations With US Lawmakers
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/cuban-president-discusses-bilateral-relations-with-us-lawmakers-1105337018.html
December 11, 2022, 2:50 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says he has met with a group of US lawmakers from the lower chamber of the United States Congress.
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People Involved in Organ Trafficking Arrive in Donetsk Region - LPR Official
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/people-involved-in-organ-trafficking-arrive-in-donetsk-region---lpr-official-1105336886.html
December 11, 2022, 1:40 AM
LUHANSK, December 11 (Sputnik) - People involved in black market organ trade have arrived in the Bakhmut (Artemivsk) area in the Donetsk region, where Ukrainian troops are now suffering heavy losses, Vitaly Kiselev, an official of the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) Interior Ministry told Sputnik.
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US State Department, White House Officials to Begin Asia Tour on Sunday
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/us-state-department-white-house-officials-to-begin-asia-tour-on-sunday-1105336647.html
December 11, 2022, 1:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Assistant US Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and National Security Council Senior Director for China and Taiwan Laura Rosenberger will travel to China, South Korea and Japan from December 11-14, the US State Department informs.
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Apartment Building Explosion on Jersey Island Leaves Three Dead
https://sputniknews.com/20221211/apartment-building-explosion-on-jersey-island-leaves-three-dead-1105336528.html
December 11, 2022, 12:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least three people were killed in an explosion in an apartment building on the Channel Island of Jersey, media report.
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Over 1.5 Million Remain Without Power in Odessa Region
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/over-15-million-remain-without-power-in-odessa-region-1105336254.html
December 10, 2022, 11:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 1.5 million residents of the region of Odessa remain without electricity, only the region’s critical infrastructure is connected to the power grid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Police Use Tear Gas Against Moroccan Fans in Paris
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/police-use-tear-gas-against-moroccan-fans-in-paris-1105336143.html
December 10, 2022, 10:51 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Police used tear gas and stun grenades against Moroccan fans in the French capital, who were celebrating their team’s advance to the FIFA World Cup semifinals, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
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France Beat England 2-1 in FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/france-beat-england-2-1-in-fifa-world-cup-quarterfinals-1105335925.html
December 10, 2022, 9:38 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - France has become the last team to move to the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup, having beat England in the quarterfinal match.
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Griner-Bout Prisoner Swap Involved 'Complex Trade-Offs' in US Political Circles - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/griner-bout-prisoner-swap-involved-complex-trade-offs-in-us-political-circles---reports-1105335614.html
December 10, 2022, 8:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US government faced a complex set of internal political "trade-offs" while negotiating the exchange of Russian businessman Viktor Bout for imprisoned US basketball player Brittney Griner, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing senior US government officials speaking on conditions of anonymity.
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Serbia to Ask NATO Mission to Allow Deployment of Serbian Security Forces in Kosovo -Vucic
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/serbia-to-ask-nato-mission-to-allow-deployment-of-serbian-security-forces-in-kosovo--vucic-1105335482.html
December 10, 2022, 8:49 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbia will send a formal request to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission command for permission to deploy Serbian military and police in Kosovo, even though it is likely to be rejected, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday.
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Ukraine's Shelling of Recreation Center in Melitopol Leaves 2 Dead, 2 Injured - Official
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/ukraines-shelling-of-recreation-center-in-melitopol-leaves-2-dead-2-injured---official-1105335293.html
December 10, 2022, 8:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - According to preliminary data, two people were killed and another two were injured in the Ukrainian shelling of a recreation center in the city of Melitopol in the Zaporizhzhia region, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official with the regional administration, said on Saturday.
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Serbs Building Barricades in Northern Kosovo Over Arrest of Ex-Policeman - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/serbs-building-barricades-in-northern-kosovo-over-arrest-of-ex-policeman---reports-1105335167.html
December 10, 2022, 8:24 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbs in the northern part of Kosovo are setting up barricades to block roads in protest of the arrest of former police officer Dejan Pantic, the Vecernje novosti newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Pink Floyd Co-Founder Roger Waters Calls for Freeing Julian Assange at Rally in New York
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/pink-floyd-co-founder-roger-waters-calls-for-freeing-julian-assange-at-rally-in-new-york-1105334881.html
December 10, 2022, 8:05 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters attended a rally in front of the British Consulate in New York on Saturday, calling for freeing Julian Assange.
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IAEA Head Says 'Glimmer of Hope' Remains to Restore Dialogue on JCPOA Revival
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/iaea-head-says-glimmer-of-hope-remains-to-restore-dialogue-on-jcpoa-revival-1105334434.html
December 10, 2022, 7:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is still slight hope for the revival of dialogue on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iranian nuclear deal, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Saturday.
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Poland Does Not Consider Issue of WWII Reparations From Germany Settled - Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/poland-does-not-consider-issue-of-wwii-reparations-from-germany-settled---ambassador-1105334282.html
December 10, 2022, 7:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Poland's new ambassador to Germany Dariusz Pawlos told German newspaper Welt on Saturday that Warsaw does not consider the matter of German compensation for the damage the country suffered during World War II settled.
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House Republicans Eager to See Elon Musk Testify for Biden Probe
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/house-republicans-eager-to-see-elon-musk-testify-for-biden-probe-1105333593.html
December 10, 2022, 6:57 PM
House Committee on Oversight and Reform ranking member James Comer (R-KY) praised Elon Musk for “doing a great service” to the committee and the United States by “disclosing all of the emails and correspondence between the Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee and Twitter.”
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Football Fans Gather in London for England-France Quarterfinals of 2022 World Cup
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/football-fans-gather-in-london-for-england-france-quarterfinals-of-2022-world-cup-1105327180.html
December 10, 2022, 6:54 PM
The winner of the match would face team Morocco, after it managed to defeat Portugal earlier in the day. In the meantime, Argentina and Croatia will clash in another semifinal match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Super-Heated Products of Ancient Supercontinent Formation 'Cooked' Bones of Prehistoric Creatures
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/super-heated-products-of-ancient-supercontinent-formation-cooked-bones-of-prehistoric-creatures-1105333155.html
December 10, 2022, 6:50 PM
Researchers studying fossils made a discovery by examining crystals of apatite that formed within the ancient bones they were working with.
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Morocco Defeats Portugal, Becomes First African Team to Advance to FIFA World Cup Semifinals
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/morocco-defeats-portugal-becomes-first-african-team-to-advance-to-fifa-world-cup-semifinals-1105333449.html
December 10, 2022, 5:33 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals, becoming the first African team to move to the semifinals.
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Burkina Faso to Employ Volunteers, Raise 150 Million Euros to Fund War Against Terrorist Insurgency
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/burkina-faso-to-employ-volunteers-raise-150-million-euros-to-fund-war-against-terrorist-insurgency-1105332665.html
December 10, 2022, 4:37 PM
Since 2015, the Armed Forces of Burkina Faso, part of the highly destabilized African Sahel region – known to be a hotbed for terrorist activities and banditry, has been trying to curb terrorism in the country. However, the failure to tackle the threat has led Burkina Faso to witness two military coups within an eight-month period.
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'Even Judge Said I Did Noting Illegal': Bout Gives First Big Interview After Release From US Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/even-judge-said-i-did-noting-illegal-bout-gives-first-big-interview-after-release-from-us-prison-1105332171.html
December 10, 2022, 4:04 PM
RT's Maria Butina, who was herself sentenced to jail by US authorities on extremely questionable charges, interviewed Viktor Bout about his ordeal, which began with his arrest in Thailand back in 2008.
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African Officials Praise Single Air Transport Market Initiative in Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/african-officials-praise-single-air-transport-market-initiative-in-africa--1105331265.html
December 10, 2022, 3:53 PM
Single Air Transport Market aims to promote Africa’s social, economic, and political integration, as well as to enhance trade and tourism connections on the continent.
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Messi Insults Weghorst After World Cup Match
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/messi-insults-weghorst-after-world-cup-match-1105329429.html
December 10, 2022, 3:44 PM
The match between the Netherlands and Argentina was the roughest at the World Cup. In the match, referee Antonio Mateu Laos showed 15 yellow cards. The Spaniard handed out warnings even during (and before) the penalty shootout.
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200,000 Bangladeshi Protesters Call for New Elections as Violence Grows – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/200000-bangladeshi-protesters-call-for-new-elections-as-violence-grows--report-1105330490.html
December 10, 2022, 2:09 PM
On Tuesday, security forces stormed the headquarters of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in a raid that left at least one person dead and dozens more injured.
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Australian Mountain Mist Frog Officially Extinct
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/australian-mountain-mist-frog-officially-extinct--1105328170.html
December 10, 2022, 2:08 PM
Australia has one of the highest rates of species decline in the developed world. Experts argue that political action should be taken without delay, including by introducing stronger environmental laws and increasing investment in habitat protection and restoration.
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Butt Plugs, Dildos, Drag Queens: Chicago School Dean Offers Insight Into Sex Ed Lesson For Kids
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/butt-plugs-dildos-drag-queens-chicago-school-dean-offers-insight-into-sex-ed-lesson-for-kids-1105327567.html
December 10, 2022, 1:52 PM
The children in the classroom where the sex toy incident took place were said to be between 14 and 18 years old.
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Opposition Urges Nigerians to Praise New Central Bank Monetary Policy Rather Than Criticize It
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/opposition-urges-nigerians-to-praise-new-central-bank-monetary-policy-rather-than-criticize-it-1105328750.html
December 10, 2022, 1:50 PM
Last month, Nigeria’s Central Bank launched new banknotes in a bid to curb counterfeiting. Later, the bank announced a new cash policy, set to come into force in January 2023, that limits withdrawals to 100,000 naira ($225) a week instead of 2.5 million naira ($5,638), aiming to discourage the payment of ransoms to kidnappers who demand cash.
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Dadaab Refugee Camps: Why Displaced Africans Feel Abandoned by International Community
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/dadaab-refugee-camps-why-displaced-africans-feel-abandoned-by-international-community-1105327663.html
December 10, 2022, 1:38 PM
The longest and most severe drought in decades as well an ongoing conflict has forced 80,000 Somalis to flee to Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps, with the majority of them arriving over the past two years.
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Hungary Sticks to National Interests Despite EU's Pressure on Migration and Sanctions, PM Orban Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/hungary-sticks-to-national-interests-despite-eus-pressure-on-migration-and-sanctions-pm-orban-says-1105328587.html
December 10, 2022, 1:21 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - The European Union is imposing its will on Hungary over such critical issues as migration, sex education and sanctions, but the country continues to assert the interests of its people, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
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Russia’s Gazprom Set Historical Record for Daily Gas Supplies to China on Friday
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/russias-gazprom-set-historical-record-for-daily-gas-supplies-to-china-on-friday-1105328418.html
December 10, 2022, 1:06 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Saturday that it increased the daily supply of Russian gas to China at the request of Beijing, and on Friday a new historical record for daily deliveries was recorded.
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Football Fans Arrive at Al Thumana Stadium for Morocco-Portugal Quarterfinal World Cup Match
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/football-fans-arrive-at-al-thumana-stadium-for-morocco-portugal-quarterfinal-world-cup-match-1105296674.html
December 10, 2022, 1:04 PM
The winning team would proceed to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the England-France quarterfinal match.
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Moscow Calls on Finland to Bring Those Responsible for Burning Russian Flag to Justice
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/moscow-calls-on-finland-to-bring-those-responsible-for-burning-russian-flag-to-justice-1105328065.html
December 10, 2022, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow demands that Finland bring to justice people who burned the Russian flag in early December during mass marches in Helsinki, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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How Does Sinema's Decision to Part Ways With Democrats Affect US Political Arena?
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/how-does-sinemas-decision-to-part-ways-with-democrats-affect-us-political-arena-1105297439.html
December 10, 2022, 12:41 PM
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema independently ran for office in several local elections in the early 2000s before joining the Arizona Democrats.
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Winter Is Coming: Cold Weather Finally Hits Europe Amidst Energy Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/winter-is-coming-cold-weather-finally-hits-europe-amidst-energy-crisis--1105300834.html
December 10, 2022, 12:37 PM
Western politicians admit the fact that this winter will be extremely hard for the European nations which depend on Russian hydrocarbons. However, there are concerns that next winter will be even harder.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Bout-Griner Exchange
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-bout-griner-exchange-1105302724.html
December 10, 2022, 12:19 PM
For months, Washington had tried to publicize the prisoner exchange via numerous media "leaks" and public statements, something that was harshly criticized by the Russian side. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov underscored that such matters should only be resolved “in silence” rather than with the help of “megaphone diplomacy.”
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Ireland to Repatriate Ancient Mummy to Egypt in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/ireland-to-repatriate-ancient-mummy-to-egypt-in-2023-1105303178.html
December 10, 2022, 12:11 PM
The only records available show that "African missioners" donated "a mummy of an Egyptian Queen" to Ireland’s University College Cork. This record is thought to refer both to the mummy and its sarcophagus.
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Screen Burn: The Most Memorable Nuclear War Scenes on Film and TV
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/screen-burn-the-most-memorable-nuclear-war-scenes-on-film-and-tv-1105273407.html
December 10, 2022, 12:00 PM
With an international conference for a wold without nuclear weapons taking place in Hiroshima — site of the first nuclear bombing by the US on August 6, 1945 — at the weekend, take a look at how nuclear Armageddon has been portrayed on screen.
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Cameroonian Journalist Accuses WH Press Secretary of 'Discrimination' Against African Reporters
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/cameroonian-journalist-accuses-wh-press-secretary-of-discrimination-against-african-reporters-1105301077.html
December 10, 2022, 11:18 AM
African journalist Simon Ateba, who runs Today News Africa and serves as the online news outlet’s chief White House correspondent, is said to have a history of frequent clashes with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and her predecessor Jen Psaki.
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Police in Germany's Dresden Launch Operation Over Suspected Hostage Situation
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/police-in-germanys-dresden-launches-operation-over-suspected-hostage-situation-1105302281.html
December 10, 2022, 10:53 AM
Earlier, a man armed with a handgun stormed into the Radio Dresden building and opened fire before fleeing and hiding inside a nearby shopping mall.
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Residential Bloc Explosion in Jersey, UK Kills One, 12 Missing, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/residential-bloc-explosion-in-jersey-uk-kills-one-12-missing-reports-say-1105299653.html
December 10, 2022, 10:15 AM
According to reports, the blast occurred at around 04:00 GMT, and authorities have since cordoned off a large area of St Helier - including Pier Road, Pier Road car park and South Hill - to conduct a rescue operation.
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Russia to Present Proposals on International Binding Agreements on Cybersecurity
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/russia-to-present-proposals-on-international-binding-agreements-on-cybersecurity-1105298629.html
December 10, 2022, 10:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow will soon present proposals on universal and binding agreements on international information security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Durban, South Africa Wants to Cooperate With Russian Cities
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/durban-south-africa-wants-to-cooperate-with-russian-cities-1105293700.html
December 10, 2022, 9:45 AM
Signing a sister city agreement is a common method of cooperation between different cities around the world with the goal of promoting cultural and commercial ties. Cape Town, South Africa has been the sister city of St. Petersburg, Russia since 2001.
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Man Detained in Latvia for Setting Up Broadcasting of Russian TV Channels, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/man-detained-in-latvia-for-setting-up-broadcasting-of-russian-tv-channels-reports-say-1105298168.html
December 10, 2022, 9:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A man was detained in the Latvian capital of Riga on suspicion of setting up "illegal television" in homes, local media reported on Saturday, citing the police.
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'One Thing Only': For US, Ukraine Conflict is Exclusively About Money, Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/one-thing-only-for-us-ukraine-conflict-is-exclusively-about-money-analyst-says-1105296021.html
December 10, 2022, 9:16 AM
On Thursday, top Republicans overseeing foreign affairs urged the Government Accountability Office to provide a detailed audit of Washington’s security aid to Kiev amid Russia’s ongoing special military operation.
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Ghana’s Currency Becomes World’s Best Performer Against US Dollar Despite Debt Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221210/ghanas-currency-becomes-worlds-best-performer-against-us-dollar-despite-debt-crisis-1105294848.html
December 10, 2022, 8:52 AM
In October 2022, the Bank of Ghana revealed that the West African country’s public debt was 467.4 billion cedis ($37.4 billion), of which 42% was domestic debt, with interest payments consuming between 70 and 100% of government revenues. Currently, Ghana is taking measures to refinance its debt, seeking the International Monetary Fund’s help.
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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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