Price Cap on Russian Diesel to Raise Costs for Europe, Disrupt Logistics: Energy Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/price-cap-on-russian-diesel-to-raise-costs-for-europe-disrupt-logistics-energy-expert-1107077628.html
February 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's price cap on Russian diesel and other refined oil products risks putting upward pressure on inflation at home, while stressing the global market and its shipping capacities, Damien Ernst, a professor of geopolitics of energy, told Sputnik.
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DR Congo Soon to Start New Exploration for 'Green' Metals, President Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/dr-congo-reportedly-soon-to-start-new-exploration-for-green-metals-president-says-1107070439.html
February 8, 2023, 11:50 AM
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the wealthiest countries in untapped natural resources. It is possessed of one of the world's richest deposits of minerals, including the largest reserves of coltan, and significant quantities of the world's cobalt and lithium, which are in high demand on global markets for the green transition.
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SNP Sausage Party: Scottish Police ID Trans Butcher in Child Kidnap Case as Man
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/snp-sausage-party-scottish-police-id-trans-butcher-in-child-kidnap-case-as-man-1107072744.html
February 8, 2023, 11:48 AM
Police Scotland have adopted the same policy — of referring to criminals by the gender of their choosing — as the Scottish National Party (SNP) which leads the devolved regional government. But that has come under fire after double rapist Adam Graham began self-identifying as trans woman Isla Bryson.
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Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria in Moments: Salvation, Loss and Miracle
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/devastating-earthquake-in-turkey-and-syria-in-moments-salvation-loss-and-miracle-1107068696.html
February 8, 2023, 10:52 AM
On February 6, a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake with several powerful aftershocks, followed by another earthquake, rattled parts of Turkey and Syria, toppling thousands of homes and killing over 7,000 in the two countries. The death toll is expected to climb, as more bodies are being recovered from the rubble.
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Nigeria Could Be Largest Oil Refiner in Africa by 2025, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/nigeria-could-be-largest-oil-refiner-in-africa-by-2025-report-says-1107071917.html
February 8, 2023, 10:51 AM
Nigeria is retaining its position as Africa's No 1 oil producer with 1.235 million barrels per day (bpd) pumped in December. Angola comes next with 1.088 million bpd and Algeria is third with 1.01 million bpd, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
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Corrupt Draft Evasion Scheme Uncovered in Ukraine, Source Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/corrupt-draft-evasion-scheme-uncovered-in-ukraine-source-says-1107075050.html
February 8, 2023, 10:16 AM
GENICHESK (Sputnik) - A new corrupt draft evasion scheme, which involves military commissars and volunteer organizations in Ukraine, has become known to the Russian security forces from sources among Ukrainian troops, a representative of law enforcement agencies told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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South Korean Parliament Votes to Impeach Interior Minister Over Itaewon Tragedy, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/south-korean-parliament-votes-to-impeach-interior-minister-over-itaewon-tragedy-reports-say-1107074858.html
February 8, 2023, 10:11 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - The National Assembly of South Korea, for the first time in the 75-year history of the country's constitution, voted to impeach a Cabinet member, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, over the Itaewon crowd crush, which claimed the lives of 159 people, South Korean media reported on Wednesday.
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China Not Avoiding Competition With US, Stands for Cooperation: Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/china-not-avoiding-competition-with-us-stands-for-cooperation-foreign-ministry-1107074515.html
February 8, 2023, 10:04 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is not afraid of competing with the United States, but is convinced that healthy and stable relations between the countries are in the interests of Beijing and Washington, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
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African Tech Startup Funding Passed $3Bln in 2022, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/african-tech-startup-funding-passed-3bln-in-2022-report-says-1107066059.html
February 8, 2023, 9:44 AM
According to an annual report by startup news and research portal Disrupt Africa, the continent's startups have seen significant growth despite global economic slowdown caused by multiple factors, such as the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Quran-Burning Raises Risk of Terrorism, Norwegian Security Service Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/quran-burning-raises-risk-of-terrorism-norwegian-security-service-warns-1107064899.html
February 8, 2023, 9:23 AM
While Norwegian law, like in Scandinavia in general, has no concept of blasphemy and allows the burning of the Quran, a recent poll indicated that nearly half of Norwegians are in favor of banning the practice of defacing religious symbols. This debate was spurred by several copies of the Quran being burned across Scandinavia in recent weeks.
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West's Irresponsible Ukraine Policies Lead to Greater Risks to Global Stability: Russian Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/wests-irresponsible-ukraine-policies-lead-to-greater-risks-to-global-stability-russian-ambassador-1107072008.html
February 8, 2023, 9:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov on Wednesday outlined the reasons why it was unavoidable for Russia to undertake a special military operation in Ukraine and warned that the longer Western countries continue promoting their irresponsible policies, the greater the threats to global stability.
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Nice Try, But…: How Biden's SOTU Failed to Reassure Skeptics & Address Americans' Pain Points
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/nice-try-but-how-bidens-sotu-failed-to-reassure-skeptics--address-americans-pain-points-1107071468.html
February 8, 2023, 8:54 AM
US President Joe Biden has recently delivered his second State of the Union Address, shoring up support among Democrats but still failing to overcome political division with the GOP which is now calling shots in the lower chamber of US Congress.
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US Navy Rolls Out Photos of Retrieved Chinese Balloon Debris
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/us-navy-rolls-out-photos-of-chinese-balloon-debris-recovered-1107069289.html
February 8, 2023, 8:30 AM
The US military shot down a Chinese balloon, which had previously been seen over Montana, off the coast of South Carolina. The action caused Secretary of State Antony Blinken to call off his visit to China, where he was due to meet President Xi Jinping early this week.
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Aftermath of Deadly Earthquakes in Syria's Aleppo
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/aftermath-of-deadly-earthquakes-in-syrias-aleppo-1107065460.html
February 8, 2023, 8:05 AM
On Monday, a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale ravaged parts of Turkey and Syria, with another earthquake occurring several hours later.
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Mexican Anesthesiologist Accused of Killing People With Fungal Meningitis: Prosecutor
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/mexican-anesthesiologist-accused-of-killing-people-with-fungal-meningitis-prosecutor-1107070120.html
February 8, 2023, 7:48 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A fungal meningitis outbreak in hospitals in the Mexican state of Durango that has killed 35 people was allegedly caused by an anesthesiologist who misused drugs during gynecological obstetric and prosthetic replacement procedures, Durango State Prosecutor Sonia Yadira de la Garza said on Wednesday.
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Exceptions From EU's Oil Price Caps Show Russian Oil in Demand in Europe, Russian Deputy PM Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/exceptions-from-eus-oil-price-caps-show-russian-oil-in-demand-in-europe-russian-official-says-1107068956.html
February 8, 2023, 7:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Exceptions from the oil price caps set by the EU show that Russian oil and oil products are in demand in Europe, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday, adding that the actions of EU politicians are illogical.
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Norway Procures New Leopard Tanks From Germany Bringing Hot Arms Debate to a Close
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/norway-procures-new-leopard-tanks-from-germany-bringing-hot-arms-debate-to-a-close-1107063272.html
February 8, 2023, 6:29 AM
In recent years, Norway has maintained a close military collaboration with Germany, including submarine cooperation. The bilateral engagements between Oslo and Berlin received a shot in the arm after the conflict in Ukraine began, as Norway replaced Russia as the EU's biggest supplier of gas.
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Kim Jong-un Attends Banquet to Celebrate Day of Army Founding With His Wife and Daughter - Photos
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/kim-jong-un-attends-banquet-to-celebrate-day-of-army-founding-with-his-wife-and-daughter---photos-1107063469.html
February 8, 2023, 6:20 AM
Kim Jong-un's daughter was seen in public for the first time during the launch of ICBM Hwasong-17 on November 18, 2022.
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Ukraine's Accession to EU Would Add Chaos That is Already in Abundance, Medvedchuk Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/ukraines-accession-to-eu-would-add-chaos-that-is-already-in-abundance-medvedchuk-says-1107065232.html
February 8, 2023, 6:17 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The European Union could not cope with the management of the countries that had already joined it, the accession of Ukraine to the bloc would add chaos that is already in abundance, Viktor Medvedchuk, the chairman of the political council of the Opposition Platform — For Life party, banned in Ukraine, said.
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From ‘Liar’ to ‘Close the Border’: What GOP Lawmakers Shouted During Biden Address
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/from-liar-to-close-the-border-what-gop-lawmakers-shouted--during-biden-address-1107064424.html
February 8, 2023, 6:11 AM
Biden's 72-minute speech, in which he focused on US domestic and foreign policy, came as the POTUS’ public approval rating hovers near the lowest level of his presidency.
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No Grounds for Expanding List of Ukrainian Products Exported Under Grain Deal: Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/no-grounds-for-expanding-list-of-ukrainian-products-exported-under-grain-deal-moscow-1107063781.html
February 8, 2023, 5:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is no reason for expanding the list of Ukrainian products exported as part of the grain deal, Pyotr Ilyichev, the head of the Russian foreign ministry's international organizations department, told Sputnik.
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Biden State of The Union Speech Just 'Populist Rhetoric,' Not Reality, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/biden-state-of-the-union-speech-just-populist-rhetoric-not-reality-experts-say-1107063624.html
February 8, 2023, 5:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech was forceful populist rhetoric but did not reflect any true reality, analysts told Sputnik.
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Interruptions & Heckling: Three Dramatic Moments From Biden's State of the Union Address
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/interruptions--heckling-three-dramatic-moments-from-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-1107062552.html
February 8, 2023, 4:50 AM
US President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address Tuesday. Speaking to a newly-divided Congress for the first time, Biden touted his administration’s accomplishments, outlined his plans for the remainder of 2023, and made attempts to reach across the aisle.
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World's First Gene-Edited Children Living 'Normal' Lives: Chinese Genetic Scientist
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/worlds-first-gene-edited-children-living-normal-lives-chinese-genetic-scientist-1107062889.html
February 8, 2023, 4:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The world's first gene-edited children are living "normal" and "peaceful" life with their parents, Chinese genetic scientist He Jiankui told a Chinese newspaper on Tuesday.
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McCarthy Fact Checks State of the Union Speech, Says Deficit Increased Under Biden
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/mccarthy-fact-checks-state-of-the-union-speech-says-deficit-increased-under-biden-1107062776.html
February 8, 2023, 4:31 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy fact checked President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech to Congress, claiming the United States’ deficit actually increased under the Biden administration after the president claimed he had reduced it.
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'Truly Exciting Discovery': Officials Decipher Letters Belonging to Mary Queen of Scots
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/truly-exciting-discovery-officials-decipher-letters-belonging-to-mary-queen-of-scots-1107061739.html
February 8, 2023, 4:24 AM
An international code-breaking team has successfully deciphered more than 50 cryptic letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, during her imprisonment, and were intended for her trusted allies. The publication is timed to coincide with the anniversary of Mary's execution on 8 February 1587.
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Millions of People at Risk of Flooding Due to Climate Change, Research Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/millions-of-people-at-risk-of-flooding-due-to-climate-change-research-finds-1107060789.html
February 8, 2023, 4:09 AM
A glacial lake is a lake formed by a melting ice caps which overlaps the glacier above the water recharge limit. Many such lakes are famous landmarks. However, a new study warns of the dangers lurking in them.
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Biden: 'If China Threatens Our Sovereignty, We Will Act to Protect Our Country'
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/biden-if-china-threatens-our-sovereignty-we-will-act-to-protect-our-country-1107061216.html
February 8, 2023, 3:21 AM
Over the last week, a Chinese weather balloon enchanted American politicians and US intelligence officials who alleged that the device was a surveillance in nature. However, Chinese Foreign Ministry repeatedly stressed it was a civilian balloon meant for meteorological research. It was ultimately down over the weekend.
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Russian's Foreign Ministry: Idea to Send UN Peacekeepers to Karabakh Hardly Realistic
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/russians-foreign-ministry-idea-to-send-un-peacekeepers-to-karabakh-hardly-realistic-1107060268.html
February 8, 2023, 1:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The idea to send UN peacekeepers to Nagorno-Karabakh is hardly realistic, and the Russian peacekeeping contingent effectively carries out tasks of restoring peace and security in the region, Pyotr Ilyichev, the director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, has told Sputnik.
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Report: Memphis Police Officer Took Picture of Tyre Nichols & Texted Image to At Least Five People
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/report-memphis-police-officer-took-picture-of-tyre-nichols--texted-image-to-at-least-five-people-1107059664.html
February 8, 2023, 12:50 AM
On January 7, Memphis Police pulled over 29-year-old Tyre Nichols for alleged reckless driving. Body cam footage showed the officers beating a restrained Nichols repeatedly. Nichols, a FedEx driver and a father to a four-year-old boy, died three days later.
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Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Reportedly to be Present at UNSC Meeting on Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/pink-floyds-roger-waters-reportedly-to-be-present-at-unsc-meeting-on-ukraine-1107059522.html
February 8, 2023, 12:18 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Roger Waters, ex-musician from Pink Floyd, will be present at Wednesday's United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine which was requested by Russia, the UN Source told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Arrest of Sputnik Editor Kasem Signals Latvia's Turn to Police State - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230208/arrest-of-sputnik-editor-kasem-signals-latvias-turn-to-police-state---foreign-ministry-1107059379.html
February 8, 2023, 12:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The arrest of Sputnik Lithuania editor Marat Kasem shows that Latvia is transforming into a police state, where opinions that do not coincide with those of the state are suppressed through fabricated legal processes, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
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US House Panels Hold Hearings on PRC Economic, Military Threats Following Balloon Incident
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/us-house-panels-hold-hearings-on-prc-economic-military-threats-following-balloon-incident-1107059203.html
February 7, 2023, 11:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Financial Services and Armed Services committees held hearings on Tuesday to discuss the economic and military threats posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), following the transit of a Chinese balloon across the US last week.
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Syria's Deadly Earthquake Affects at Least 57,000 Palestinian Refugees - UN Relief Agency
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/syrias-deadly-earthquake-affects-at-least-57000-palestinian-refugees---un-relief-agency-1107058681.html
February 7, 2023, 11:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has requested $2.7 million in humanitarian aid to support some 57,000 Palestinian refugees affected by the devastating earthquake in Syria, UNRWA Department of External Relations and Communications Director Tamara Alrifai said on Tuesday.
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Russian Government Rejects Bloomberg Report About Alleged Pressure on Central Bank
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russian-government-rejects-bloomberg-report-about-alleged-pressure-on-central-bank-1107058485.html
February 7, 2023, 11:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Bloomberg article about alleged pressure from the Russian government on the Bank of Russia to lower the key rate is not true, Boris Belyakov, the prime minister's press secretary, detailed on Tuesday.
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Capitol Of-'Fence'
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/capitol-of-fence-1107058374.html
February 7, 2023, 10:50 PM
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, a black eight-foot metal fence was erected around the Capitol Building. No specific threats were cited as the reason for the fence, leading Biden’s political opponents to mockingly guess what its purpose could be.
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Video: Iranian Military Reveals New Underground Air Base
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/video-iranian-military-reveals-new-underground-air-base-1107057705.html
February 7, 2023, 10:15 PM
A new air base with a network of underground facilities for its aircraft has been unveiled by the Iranian military, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
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The Yolk Standoff: US Border Patrol Destroying ‘Thousands’ of Eggs a Day at Tijuana Border
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/the-yolk-standoff-us-border-patrol-destroying-thousands-of-eggs-a-day-at-tijuana-border-1107057367.html
February 7, 2023, 9:57 PM
More than 52 million birds were killed in the United States in 2022 as officials attempted to limit the spread of avian flu.
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Over 750,000 French Taking Part in 3rd Nationwide Protest Against Pension Reform, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/over-750000-french-taking-part-in-3rd-nationwide-protest-against-pension-reform-media-reports-1107057533.html
February 7, 2023, 9:47 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Over 750,000 people took part in the third nationwide protest against the controversial pension reform in France on Tuesday, French media reported, citing the country's interior ministry.
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Biden Admin Opposes Bill to End Covid-19 Vaccination Travel Requirement
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/biden-admin-opposes-bill-to-end-covid-19-vaccination-travel-requirement-1107057109.html
February 7, 2023, 9:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration opposes efforts by Congress to overturn a rule requiring travelers to the US to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, the White House's Office of Management (OMB) and Budget said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Ancient City of Aleppo, Minaret of Great Mosque Damaged by Earthquake, Reports Resident
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/ancient-city-of-aleppo-minaret-of-great-mosque-damaged-by-earthquake-reports-resident-1107056437.html
February 7, 2023, 9:08 PM
ALEPPO (Sputnik) - The Ancient City of Aleppo, including the minaret of the citadel's Great Mosque, as well as its towers and walls, were seriously damaged in the earthquake, a local resident told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Washington, DC Bars Ready State of the Union-Themed Drink Specials for Presidential Address Night
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/washington-dc-bars-ready-state-of-the-union-themed-drink-specials-for-presidential-address-night-1107056073.html
February 7, 2023, 9:04 PM
As US President Joe Biden prepares for his annual address to Congress and the nation on Tuesday, restaurants around the capital city are preparing for viewing parties by adding thematic specials to their evening menus.
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Fed May Opt for Stronger Rates But Also Seeks to Give Disinflation a Chance, Says Powell
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/fed-may-opt-for-stronger-rates-but-also-seeks-to-give-disinflation-a-chance-says-powell-1107055727.html
February 7, 2023, 8:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve might go back to stronger rate hikes if US jobs and wage growth continue to surprise, although the central bank wants to give disinflation, which has only just begun, a chance to set in, Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
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Lavrov to Meet Mauritanian President, Foreign Minister During First Visit to Country
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/lavrov-to-meet-mauritanian-president-foreign-minister-during-visit-to-country-1107054688.html
February 7, 2023, 7:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - During his visit to Mauritania, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with the President of the Republic, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, and with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Affairs of Mauritanians Abroad, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Bern Mulls Allowing NATO to Re-export Swiss-made Weapons to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/bern-mulls-allowing-nato-to-re-export-swiss-made-weapons-to-ukraine-1107053295.html
February 7, 2023, 7:16 PM
The mountainous, landlocked country of 8.7 million hasn’t invaded anyone since 1815, hasn’t fought a major battle since 1499, and has been effectively neutral since 1515. Now, the European security crisis sparked by the NATO-Russia proxy conflict in Ukraine has prompted lawmakers in Bern to rethink the country’s defense exports policy.
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Pentagon Report Noted Chinese Balloon Circumnavigating Globe During Trump Admin, US Media Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/pentagon-report-noted-chinese-balloon-circumnavigating-globe-during-trump-admin-us-media-says-1107052897.html
February 7, 2023, 6:58 PM
While the US has accused Beijing of sending a “spy balloon” over the continental United States last week, Beijing has denied the balloon had any military application, saying it was an escaped civilian scientific balloon. The US shot the balloon down on Sunday, saying it wants to study its technology.
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Why Hillary Clinton Doubts Kamala Harris Can Make It to the White House in 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/why-hillary-clinton-doubts-kamala-harris-can-make-it-to-the-white-house-in-2024-1107052689.html
February 7, 2023, 6:52 PM
As the 2024 presidential race nears, Democrats have started to question Kamala Harris' candidacy, with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton saying that the incumbent veep does not have the political instincts to clear a primary field, according to the US press.
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California Governor Wants Probe Into Soaring Natural Gas Prices as US LNG Exports to EU Set Records
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/california-governor-wants-probe-into-soaring-natural-gas-prices-as-us-lng-exports-to-eu-set-records-1107052168.html
February 7, 2023, 6:07 PM
Global natural gas prices skyrocketed in the spring of 2022 after the escalation of the crisis in eastern Ukraine into a full-blown Russia-NATO proxy conflict. European nations exacerbated the situation by rejecting gas from Russia – which accounts for 1/5 of global production, in favor of more expensive US liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Taiwan Test-Fires Cruise Missile Capable of Striking Deep Inside China, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/taiwan-test-fires-cruise-missile-capable-of-striking-deep-inside-china-reports-say-1107051786.html
February 7, 2023, 5:57 PM
The Chinese breakaway province of Taiwan has continued to develop its offensive strike abilities, including cruise missiles and other surface strike weapons that can reach far from the island’s shores. The weapons are intended as a deterrent against an attack by the Chinese government.
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Fentanyl-Related Deaths in US 'Unacceptably High' Despite Recent Decrease
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/fentanyl-related-deaths-in-us-unacceptably-high-despite-recent-decrease-1107051942.html
February 7, 2023, 5:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The number of deaths related to fentanyl use remain "unacceptably high" despite a recent decrease, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Mr. Biden, Tear Down This Wall: Fencing off Capitol Prior to SOTU Hits Raw Nerve of Americans
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/mr-biden-tear-down-this-wall-fencing-off-capitol-prior-to-sotu-hits-raw-nerve-of-americans-1107051285.html
February 7, 2023, 4:51 PM
An eight-foot black metal fence has been erected around the Capitol in Washington, DC ahead of US President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address. The security measure has prompted criticism and mockery from the two sides of the US political aisle.
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Rhino Poaching in South Africa Sees Marginal Decline in 2022, Ministry Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/rhino-poaching-in-south-africa-sees-marginal-decline-in-2022-ministry-says-1107047913.html
February 7, 2023, 4:42 PM
Africa is inhabited by two rhino species – white and black. The estimated number of white and black rhinos in Africa today is about 22,000. Since 2017, there have been 2,707 rhino poaching incidents on the continent, 90% of which happened in South Africa, according to a report by the International Rhino Foundation.
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Treaty of Shimoda: Not Cause for Protests, but Proof of Russia-Japan Permanent Peace & Friendship
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/treaty-of-shimoda-not-cause-for-protests-but-proof-of-russia-japan-permanent-peace--friendship-1107049440.html
February 7, 2023, 3:54 PM
On February 7, 1855, the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan signed the Japanese-Russian Friendship Treaty in the city of Shimoda, Article II of which demarcated the border between the two countries for the first time.
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Unemployment & Social Unrest Drive Rise of Extremism in Africa, UNDP Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/unemployment--social-unrest-drive-rise-of-extremism-in-africa-undp-says-1107041808.html
February 7, 2023, 3:30 PM
Terrorism and insurgent violence, ranging from the Sahel region in the west to Somalia in the east and Mozambique in the south, have recently become a major security threat to all states across sub-Saharan Africa, undermining development and progress. Therefore, there is a need to gain insight into the main drivers of extremism in the region.
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US ‘Cries Crocodile Tears’ About Quakes’ Impact on Syria While Keeping Crushing Sanctions in Place
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/us-cries-crocodile-tears-about-quakes-impact-on-syria-while-keeping-crushing-sanctions-in-place-1107048120.html
February 7, 2023, 3:27 PM
Monday’s devastating earthquakes killed hundreds of Syrians and shattered critical infrastructure already battered by the West’s decade-long dirty war against the Middle Eastern nation. But Washington has refused to budge on its sanctions, which aptly bear the name of an ancient Roman emperor known for his cruelty.
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Meta Kenyan Moderator Abuse Case 'a Strong Precedent' for Other Countries, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/meta-kenyan-moderator-abuse-case-a-strong-precedent-for-other-countries-expert-says-1107036976.html
February 7, 2023, 3:14 PM
On Monday, a court in Kenya ruled that Meta* could be sued in the country on charges related to forced labor, human trafficking, and freedom of association. This came as part of a lawsuit filed against Meta and its partner by a former outsourced moderator on the charges listed above as well as insufficient mental health support for employees.
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Bans, Bucks & Bureaucracy: Twitter Files Co-Author Taibbi on Big Tech's Collusion With Feds
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/bans-bucks--bureaucracy-twitter-files-co-author-taibbi-on-big-techs-collusion-with-feds-1107047111.html
February 7, 2023, 3:13 PM
Journalist, author, podcaster, and Twitter Files co-author Matt Taibbi has sat down with Sputnik to discuss the bombshell Twitter Files; Big Tech's collaboration with the FBI, DHS, White House, and CIA, sophisticated censorship tools, the utility of Hamilton 68, and the mainstream press' longstanding obsession with Russiagate myths.
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UK May Launch Digital Pound This Decade, Authorities Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/uk-may-launch-digital-pound-this-decade-authorities-say-1107047996.html
February 7, 2023, 2:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A digital pound is "likely to be needed in the future," with the UK authorities likely to decide on its introduction in the second half of this decade, the UK Treasury and the Bank of England said on Tuesday.
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Russians & Africans United By Common Mentality, Says Scholar
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russians--africans-united-by-common-mentality-says-scholar-1107016839.html
February 7, 2023, 2:25 PM
African-Russian relations were established during a crucial period in history, when the peoples of Africa, who fought for independence, started throwing off the consequences of colonialism and began building their own statehood. Many of them turned for assistance to Moscow, which never hesitated in supporting the new states.
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What Did Russia, Mali Agree on During FM Lavrov's Stay in Bamako?
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/what-did-russia-mali-agree-on-during-fm-lavrovs-stay-in-bamako-1107045281.html
February 7, 2023, 2:00 PM
BAMAKO (Sputnik) - Sergey Lavrov arrived in Mali early on Tuesday from Iraq for talks with Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goita and Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop.
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Dozens of Lawsuits Over L'Oreal's Hair Relaxers Filed in US Federal Court
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/dozens-of-lawsuits-over-loreals-hair-relaxers-filed-in-us-federal-court-1107035152.html
February 7, 2023, 2:00 PM
In October 2022, a study was published by the US National Institute of Environmental Health Safety which said that the usage of L'Oreal's hair relaxer multiple times a year could lead to uterine cancer.
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US-Russia Trade Up in Dec With Exports at $112.8Mln, Imports at $638.4Mln: Commerce Dept.
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/us-russia-trade-up-in-dec-with-exports-at-1128mln-imports-at-6384mln-commerce-dept-1107045747.html
February 7, 2023, 1:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Trade between the United States and Russia increased in the month of December of 2022 with US exports to the Russian Federation rising to $112.8 million, compared to $62.6 million the previous month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday.
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African Leaders Express Support For Turkey, Syria After Devastating Earthquakes
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/african-leaders-express-support-for-turkey-syria-after-devastating-earthquakes-1107033612.html
February 7, 2023, 1:56 PM
Thousands of lives in Turkey and Syria have been lost because of powerful earthquakes, starting on Monday and continuing into Tuesday. In Turkey, at least 3,419 were killed and 20,534 injured; and in Syria at least 812 people have died and 1,431 have been injured.
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Rishi's Mini Ri-Shuffle: Sunak's Ministers Keep Jobs in Re-Jigged Departments
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/rishis-mini-ri-shuffle-sunaks-ministers-keep-jobs-in-re-jigged-departments-1107041757.html
February 7, 2023, 1:55 PM
With the ruling Conservatives trailing the Labour opposition by 20 points in recent polls, PM Rishi Sunak's government mini-reshuffle was slammed as 're-arranging the deckchairs on the Titanic'.
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Protesters Gather in Paris to Rally Against Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/protesters-gather-in-paris-to-rally-against-pension-reform--1107044546.html
February 7, 2023, 1:52 PM
On January 10, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne unveiled a draft of the controversial pension reform that the government plans to adopt in 2023. According to the draft, the French authorities will gradually raise the retirement age in the country by three months a year from September 1, 2023. By 2030, the retirement age will reach 64 years.
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Moscow Hands Note to US Embassy Demanding to Stop Interfering in Russia's Affairs, Source Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/moscow-hands-note-to-us-embassy-demanding-to-stop-interfering-in-russias-affairs-source-says-1107045075.html
February 7, 2023, 1:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Embassy was handed a note on Tuesday demanding to stop interfering in Russia's internal affairs, a source close to the leadership of the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.
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Price of Shooting Down Chinese Balloon: What is the US F-22 Raptor Jet?
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/price-of-shooting-down-chinese-balloon-what-is-the-us-f-22-raptor-jet-1107040441.html
February 7, 2023, 1:47 PM
The F-22, which was designed as an air superiority fighter, made its maiden flight in 1997, and eight years later, one of the world’s most expensive warplanes entered service with the US Air Force (USAF).
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Geological Shield of Turkey Moved by Almost 10 Feet Due to Earthquake: Scientists
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/geological-shield-of-turkey-moved-by-almost-10-feet-due-to-earthquake-scientists-1107044238.html
February 7, 2023, 1:26 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - The powerful earthquake in southern Turkey has triggered a geological shift that moved tectonic plates by three meters (almost 10 feet), President of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) ‪Carlo Doglioni said on Tuesday.
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Africa Likely to Become Europe’s Most Important Renewable Energy Partner, EU Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/africa-likely-to-become-europes-most-important-renewable-energy-partner-eu-says-1107042522.html
February 7, 2023, 1:04 PM
Russia had been a major oil and gas supplier for the EU until the latter imposed sanctions against Moscow, cutting oil and reducing gas supplies from Russia following the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine. Now the EU is seeking to diversify energy imports.
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Russian Nona Self-Propelled Gun Crews in Combat During Ukraine Op - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russian-nona-self-propelled-gun-crews-in-combat-during-ukraine-op---video-1107036313.html
February 7, 2023, 12:21 PM
The 2S9 Nona-S is a 120mm self-propelled artillery and mortar system. It is a unique artillery system that combines the properties of guns of various types and is designed for direct fire support of airborne units on the battlefield.
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Russia's Lavrov and Mali's FM Diop Hold Press Conference in Bamako
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russias-lavrov-and-malis-fm-diop-hold-press-conference-in-bamako-1107038070.html
February 7, 2023, 11:59 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Mali early on Tuesday for talks with Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goita and Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop.
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Pakistani Prime Minister to Visit Turkey on Wednesday
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/pakistani-prime-minister-to-visit-turkey-on-wednesday-1107040997.html
February 7, 2023, 11:54 AM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Turkey on Wednesday, where he is expected to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and express condolences over the devastating earthquake, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday.
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Russia Remains Important Trade Partner for Austria: Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russia-remains-important-trade-partner-for-austria-ambassador-1107040335.html
February 7, 2023, 11:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow remains an important trade partner for Vienna, as the level of bilateral trade between the two countries increased by 65.4% last year compared to 2021, Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky said on Tuesday.
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‘North Korea-linked’ Hackers Made Off With at Least $630 Million in Crypto, Report Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/north-korea-linked-hackers-made-off-with-at-least-630-million-in-crypto-report-claims-1107039269.html
February 7, 2023, 11:50 AM
2022 turned out to be less than a stellar year for cryptocurrencies, with a series of crashes of major coins capped by the meltdown of FTX, a Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme with suspected links to both major US political parties and the Biden White House.
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Unidentified Person Enters Air Base That Houses US President’s Plane in Maryland: JBA
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/unidentified-person-enters-air-base-that-houses-us-presidents-plane-in-maryland-jba-1107039941.html
February 7, 2023, 11:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An unknown person entered the air base in the US state of Maryland, where the presidential aircraft Air Force One is stationed, Joint Base Andrews (JBA) said on Tuesday.
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Taiwan to Speed Up Military Drone Production Amid Tensions With Beijing: Science Institute
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/taiwan-to-speed-up-military-drone-production-amid-tensions-with-beijing-science-institute-1107039649.html
February 7, 2023, 11:37 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Taiwan will accelerate the development and production of military drones with the help of civilian companies amid increased tensions with mainland China, Chi Li-ping, expert at the island's state-owned Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, said on Tuesday.
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Russian T-90M Tank Crews and UAV Operators Train in Rear Area of Ukraine Op - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russian-t-90m-tank-crews-and-uav-operators-train-in-rear-area-of-ukraine-op---video-1107036552.html
February 7, 2023, 11:21 AM
The T-90M Proryv tank is a deep upgrade of the T-90, with enhanced protection and improved combat and performance characteristics. The vehicle is equipped with a new turret module, a highly automated digital fire control system with various types of aiming, and climate control.
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NYC’s Move to Deliver Migrants to US Border ‘Surprising,’ Quebec Immigration Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/nycs-move-to-deliver-migrants-to-us-border-surprising-quebec-immigration-minister-says-1107035601.html
February 7, 2023, 11:11 AM
In January, Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, declared that “there is no room” in his city for busloads of migrants, urging the Biden administration to resolve the migration crisis.
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The State of Our Union is *Garbled Mumbling*: What Will Biden Say in His Big Speech to Congress?
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/the-state-of-our-union-is-garbled-mumbling-what-will-biden-say-in-his-big-speech-to-congress-1107017472.html
February 7, 2023, 11:00 AM
President Joe Biden is gearing up for his third presidential address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. In American political tradition, State of the Union speeches are designed to lay out the head of state’s top domestic and foreign policy priorities. What’s Biden going to say this time? Read Sputnik’s preview to find out.
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Downing of Chinese Balloon Was F-22’s ‘First Air-to-Air Kill’, Analysts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/downing-of-chinese-balloon-was-f-22s-first-air-to-air-kill-analysts-say-1107034193.html
February 7, 2023, 10:53 AM
The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down by an American warplane last Saturday, almost a week after the floating object was detected over the continental United States.
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America’s Balloon Hysteria is The Product of a Broken System
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/americas-balloon-hysteria-is-the-product-of-a-broken-system-1107038268.html
February 7, 2023, 10:28 AM
Over the past few days, American politicians and media have been foaming at the mouth in a cultivated mass hysteria against what they describe to be a "Chinese Spy Balloon."
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Search for Survivors and Debris Removal Continues in Turkey and Syria
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/search-for-survivors-and-debris-removal-continues-in-turkey-and-syria-1107033981.html
February 7, 2023, 9:45 AM
Early in the morning of Monday 6 February, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the earthquake was the most powerful to hit his country in more than eight decades.
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Moscow Says China's Explanation of Balloon's Entry Into US Airspace Sufficient
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/moscow-says-chinas-explanation-of-balloons-entry-into-us-airspace-sufficient-1107037507.html
February 7, 2023, 9:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes that China's explanation of the circumstance of the entry of its balloon into US airspace is sufficient, and Beijing's reaction to the incident was very responsible, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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Japan Seeking to Reach Peace Treaty With Russia on South Kurils: Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/japan-seeking-to-reach-peace-treaty-with-russia-on-south-kurils-prime-minister-1107037383.html
February 7, 2023, 9:40 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government regards the situation with Moscow and Tokyo not signing the peace agreement on the South Kuril Islands as regrettable, and Japan is committed to the resolution of territorial issues and concluding a peace treaty, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday.
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Vikings Brought Domestic Animals to England in Bid to Settle Down, Graves Reveal
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/vikings-brought-domestic-animals-to-england-in-bid-to-settle-down-graves-reveal-1107033407.html
February 7, 2023, 9:35 AM
According to researchers, the presence of domestic animals on Viking longships indicated a change of heart and a shift from a pure raid-and-pillage strategy to colonization.
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Finland Ready to Join NATO Without Sweden, Sources Claim
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/finland-ready-to-join-nato-without-sweden-sources-claim-1107029911.html
February 7, 2023, 9:22 AM
Despite the fact that only last week, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin gave the reassurance that Finland intends to enter NATO with Sweden, high-placed sources have revealed that all Finnish parties, bar one, are ready for their country to proceed alone.
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UK PM Sunak Reportedly Set to Announce Cabinet Reshuffle
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/uk-pm-sunak-reportedly-set-to-announce-cabinet-reshuffle-1107033286.html
February 7, 2023, 7:45 AM
The UK changed prime minister three times within two months last year. In late October, Britain's King Charles III appointed Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister.
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‘Awareness Gap’: US Failed to Detect Four Previous Chinese ‘Spy Balloons’, Top General Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/awareness-gap-us-failed-to-detect-four-previous-chinese-spy-balloons-top-general-says-1107030141.html
February 7, 2023, 6:44 AM
On Monday, the US imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina as the military tries to recover the wreckage of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down late last week.
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Israeli Officials on Alert After Checks Reveal Dozens of Hazardous Factories Aren't Earthquake-Proof
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/israeli-officials-on-alert-after-checks-reveal-dozens-of-hazardous-factories-arent-earthquake-proof-1107029076.html
February 7, 2023, 4:52 AM
Amid major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Israeli authorities carried out readiness and equipment checks on multiple facilities handling hazardous chemical substances. The shocking results have since put officials on alert.
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Russian FM Lavrov Arrives in Mali to Discuss Regional Situation, Int'l Issues
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/russian-foreign-minister-lavrov-arrives-in-mali-1107029461.html
February 7, 2023, 4:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the Malian capital Bamako with a visit to hold talks on Tuesday with interim president for a transitional period Assimi Goyta and Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Hotbed of Seismic Activity: Why Was the Turkish Earthquake So Deadly?
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/hotbed-of-seismic-activity-why-was-the-turkish-earthquake-so-deadly-1107028437.html
February 7, 2023, 3:23 AM
Monday morning a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Turkey and surrounding countries, causing thousands of fatalities in Turkey and bordering Syria, tens of thousands of injuries, and thousands of collapsed buildings.
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Will He Stay? PSG Director Confirms Club in Talks With Lionel Messi to Extend Contract
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/will-he-stay-psg-director-confirms-club-in-talks-with-lionel-messi-to-extend-contract-1107028214.html
February 7, 2023, 2:23 AM
Lionel Messi was forced to leave FC Barcelona due to new La Liga rules that prevented the club from continuing to support the star even if he played for free. Since then, the best player of the 2022 World Cup has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain and judging by the latest news, he will continue to do so.
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Poll: Americans Across the Political Spectrum Believe State of the Union 'Not Strong'
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/poll-americans-across-the-political-spectrum-believe-state-of-the-union-not-strong-1107027356.html
February 7, 2023, 12:48 AM
US President Joe Biden is scheduled to give his annual State of the Union Address on Tuesday. Unfortunately, most Americans are not optimistic about the Union’s current state.
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No Letting Go: US Won't Return Remains of China's Balloon, Vows to 'Exploit' Device
https://sputniknews.com/20230207/no-letting-go-us-wont-return-remains-of--chinas-balloon-vows-to-exploit-device-1107026890.html
February 7, 2023, 12:05 AM
Despite Beijing's protest over the US decision to shoot down a Chinese civilian research balloon, it seems the US won't be giving back what little remains of the device. US officials have said a study of the wreckage will reveal much but have not elaborated on what exactly will be brought to light.
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McCarthy Reiterates Call for 'Responsible' Debt Ceiling Raise Ahead of Biden’s SOTU Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20230206/mccarthy-reiterates-call-for-responsible-debt-ceiling-raise-ahead-of-bidens-sotu-speech-1107027056.html
February 6, 2023, 11:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reiterated his call for a responsible raise of the debt ceiling that includes a plan to address runaway spending ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday evening.
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Earth 2.0? Astronomers Spot Similar Exoplanet 72 Light-Years Away
https://sputniknews.com/20230206/earth-20-astronomers-spot-similar-exoplanet-72-light-years-away-1107026468.html
February 6, 2023, 10:51 PM
Earlier methods of detecting exoplanets around other stars relied on signs that only larger exoplanets could make, meaning astronomers have only recently acquired the ability to detect near-Earth-sized worlds.
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Overreaction to Balloon ‘Snafu’ Shows US Incapable of Dialogue With China, Ex-Diplomat Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230206/overreaction-to-balloon-snafu-shows-us-incapable-of-dialogue-with-china-ex-diplomat-says-1107026607.html
February 6, 2023, 10:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US hysterical overreaction to the Chinese balloon incident, including calling off high-level diplomatic dialogue, shows the world that the Biden administration lacks sufficient strength and capability to engage Beijing constructively, former senior State Department official Chas Freeman told Sputnik.
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Multiple Ancient, Medieval Castles And Mosques Damaged by Devastating Turkish Earthquake
https://sputniknews.com/20230206/multiple-ancient-medieval-castles-and-mosques-damaged-by-devastating-turkish-earthquake-1107026136.html
February 6, 2023, 10:19 PM
On Monday, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake originating in Turkey shook the surrounding areas, significantly damaging cities in Turkey and parts of Syria. Thousands have been killed in Syria and Turkey, with Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay saying the nation's death has surpassed 2,300.
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Neo-Nazi Leader Plotted ‘Cascading Failure’ Attack on Baltimore Power Grid, FBI Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230206/-neo-nazi-leader-plotted-cascading-failure-attack-on-baltimore-power-grid-fbi-says-1107025921.html
February 6, 2023, 9:59 PM
The FBI has arrested two people in Maryland and accused them of planning an attack on the electrical grid in Baltimore, Maryland, in a manner similar to another attack in North Carolina last year.
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Naftali Bennett’s Inconvenient 'Recollection'
https://sputniknews.com/20230206/naftali-bennetts-inconvenient-recollection-1107024858.html
February 6, 2023, 9:17 PM
On March 5, 2022, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited Moscow, where he held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Kremlin read-out of the meeting, the two leaders “discussed various aspects of the situation in Ukraine in the context of Russia’s special military operation to protect Donbass.”
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