American Economist: US Government Holding us Hostage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/american-economist-us-government-holding-us-hostage-1109737511.html
April 21, 2023, 5:05 PM
Dr. Richard Wolff, professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts, believes that the Democrats need money just like the Republican Party does, and they cannot bite the hand that feeds them, accusing corporations and the rich of not wanting to pay taxes.
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Sudanese Armed Forces Agree to 3-Day Truce in Connection With Eid Al-Fitr
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/sudanese-armed-forces-agree-to-3-day-truce-in-connection-with-eid-al-fitr-1109745979.html
April 21, 2023, 4:57 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The armed forces of Sudan announced that they have agreed to a three-day truce starting Friday in connection with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
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Ukraine's Accession to NATO Discussed, Quick Decision Not Expected - Berlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/ukraines-accession-to-nato-discussed-quick-decision-not-expected---berlin-1109744475.html
April 21, 2023, 4:04 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The NATO members are discussing Ukraine's possible accession to the bloc, but this decision will be made later since it is not on the agenda at the moment, German government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said on Friday.
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Whistleblowers Expose the Biden 'Crime Family'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/two-whistleblowers-expose-the-biden-crime-family-1109729757.html
April 21, 2023, 3:31 PM
New evidence has emerged that Joe Biden's election campaign orchestrated the blackout of news that his son Hunter sought bribes for access to his father. Jim Hoft, founder and publisher of alternative media website The Gateway Pundit, slammed the mainstream media for colluding in the cover-up.
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G7 Currently Not Discussing Complete Ban on Exports to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/g7-currently-not-discussing-complete-ban-on-exports-to-russia-1109743129.html
April 21, 2023, 3:28 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The issue of a complete ban on exports to Russia has not yet been discussed by the G7, a senior EU official said on Friday.
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Kiev’s ‘Big Zoo of Western Weapons’ Making Repairs Very Hard
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/kievs-big-zoo-of-western-weapons-making-repairs-very-hard-1109741235.html
April 21, 2023, 3:19 PM
Ukraine’s defense minister has floated recruiting US technical personnel to help Kiev service and repair the billions of dollars in NATO military hardware sent to the country over the past year. But there’s a simple reason Washington will be reluctant to accommodate Kiev’s wishes, says Russian military expert Boris Rozhin.
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US Defense Secretary: US Expediting Abrams Delivery to Ukraine, Tanks Will Arrive in Germany Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-defense-secretary-us-expediting-abrams-delivery-to-ukraine-tanks-will-arrive-in-germany-soon-1109743317.html
April 21, 2023, 2:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States’ timeline for providing M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine has been expedited to deliver training tanks to Germany in the coming weeks, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday.
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Missile Buildup by US, Allies Aimed at Achieving Global Superiority Over Russia, China - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/nuclear-missile-buildup-by-us-allies-aimed-at-achieving-global-superiority-over-russia-prc-moscow-1109743034.html
April 21, 2023, 2:45 PM
Russia suspended its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in late February in the wake of Ukrainian drone attacks on an airbase used by Russian strategic aviation. Before that, Washington unilaterally scrapped multiple agreements designed to ensure strategic stability, including the ABM and INF treaties.
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US Defense Sec Austin, Chiefs of Staff Head Milley Hold Briefing on Ukraine Contact Group Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-defense-sec-austin-chiefs-of-staff-head-milley-hold-briefing-on-ukraine-contact-group-meeting-1109723818.html
April 21, 2023, 2:39 PM
A new Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting takes place on Friday at the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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Canada to Provide Ukraine With New Military Aid Package Worth $29Mln
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/canada-to-provide-ukraine-with-new-military-aid-package-worth-29mln-1109742017.html
April 21, 2023, 1:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Ottawa will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $29 million to be spent on fuel and sniper rifles among others, Canada’s Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
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2024 US Presidential Election: Who Has Tossed Hat Into Ring?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/2024-us-presidential-election-who-has-tossed-hat-into-ring-1109728427.html
April 21, 2023, 1:38 PM
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder and Robert F Kennedy Jr., the son of JFK's slain brother, both recently announced their White House bids, expanding the field of the 2024 presidential election. Ex-POTUS Donald Trump is already hitting the campaign trail, while President Joe Biden is yet to add his name to the list of potential candidates.
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UK Cabinet Minister Oliver Dowden Appointed as New Deputy Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/uk-prime-ministers-office-appoints-alex-chalk-as-new-secretary-of-state-for-justice-1109739557.html
April 21, 2023, 1:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office Oliver Dowden has been appointed as the country’s new deputy prime minister after the resignation of Dominic Raab from this post, the UK prime minister’s office said on Friday.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Payouts: Why the US So Reluctant to Make Even the Smallest Award
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/covid-19-vaccine-payouts-why-the-us-so-reluctant-to-make-even-the-smallest-award-1109699451.html
April 21, 2023, 1:24 PM
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the world, vaccination programs, including those in the US, helped millions of people avoid severe illness, hospitalization and death. But although generally beneficial, the jabs - such as those created by Pfizer and Moderna based on mRNA technology - have also caused adverse reactions in some recipients.
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Russian Export Support Centers Helped 765 SMEs Ink Over $200 Mln in Contracts in Q1
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/russian-export-support-centers-helped-765-smes-ink-over-200-mln-in-contracts-in-q1-1109737746.html
April 21, 2023, 1:17 PM
Export support centers have provided services to nearly 7,000 small and mid-sized companies, in addition to 765 companies having gotten export support for contracts worth over $200 million, according to a report at the Russian Export Support Infrastructure Conference.
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Republicans Urge Biden to Stop Supporting Kiev Over Risk of Direct Conflict With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-republicans-urge-biden-to-stop-supporting-kiev-over-risk-of-direct-conflict-with-russia-1109737870.html
April 21, 2023, 12:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Republican Party members wrote US President Joe Biden a letter in which they called on him to end military support to Ukraine, due to the risk of a direct conflict with Russia it creates.
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What is the Ramstein Format Meeting on Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/what-is-the-ramstein-format-meeting-on-ukraine-1109736384.html
April 21, 2023, 12:39 PM
The US and its allies have made ample use of organizations like NATO, the EU and the G7 to assist in administrative affairs related to the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. But they’ve also created new ones. Among these is the ‘Ukraine Defense Contact Group’, aka the ‘Ramstein Group’ or ‘Ramstein Format’. What is its purpose? Sputnik explains.
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Russian Exporters May Apply for Zero-Rated VAT if They Use Overseas Stocks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/russian-exporters-may-apply-for-zero-rated-vat-if-they-use-overseas-stocks-1109737242.html
April 21, 2023, 12:32 PM
Russian entrepreneurs selling in retail using overseas stocks, in particular online trading, will get an opportunity to apply for zero-rated VAT. The State Duma adopted the corresponding law on April 19.
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Russian Manufacturers to Showcase Medical Innovations at Kazakhstan Health Exhibition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/russian-manufacturers-to-showcase-medical-innovations-at-kazakhstan-health-exhibition-1109737068.html
April 21, 2023, 12:29 PM
Electrosurgical devices for the macroscopic examination of biopsy material, along with other Russian medical innovations can be seen by visitors to the Made in Russia stand, set to open for the first time at the Kazakhstan-hosted international healthcare exhibition known as KIHE-2023 on May 17, the Russian Export Center (REC, group VEB.RF) said.
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Ukrainian Forces Attempt to Use Chemical Substance in Zaporozhye Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/ukrainian-forces-attempt-to-use-chemical-substance-in-zaporozhye-direction-1109736835.html
April 21, 2023, 12:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's armed forces attempted to use an unknown chemical substance in the Zaporozhye direction, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, said on Friday.
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Canadian MPs Parade in Pink High Heels in Effort to Raise Awareness for Violence Against Women
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/canadian-mps-parade-in-pink-high-heels-in-effort-to-raise-awareness-for-violence-against-women-1109729045.html
April 21, 2023, 11:58 AM
Male Canadian lawmakers of the Trudeau government in Canada have decided to stand up for women... albeit in a slightly idiosyncratic way and with a few additional inches to their usual stature.
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Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin Say Developing New Rocket Artillery System for Germany
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/rheinmetall-lockheed-martin-say-developing-new-rocket-artillery-system-for-germany-1109736634.html
April 21, 2023, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and US arms corporation Lockheed Martin have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide Germany with a new rocket artillery system, possibly a prototype of the US HIMARS rocket launcher, set to boost the capabilities of existing and combat proven components, the companies said on Friday.
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Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Partakes in Pacific Ocean Drills - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/chinese-aircraft-carrier-liaoning-partakes-in-pacific-ocean-drills---state-media-1109736101.html
April 21, 2023, 11:52 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning has taken part in military drills conducted in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, with the exercises aimed at practicing air and anti-submarine defense, the Chinese media reported on Friday.
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Russia Creates 1st Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Equipped With AI, Computer Vision- Developer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/russia-creates-1st-jet-powered-kamikaze-drone-equipped-with-ai-computer-vision--developer-1109735950.html
April 21, 2023, 11:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Unmanned Vehicles company has created a prototype of the country's first jet-powered FPV (first person view) Kamikaze drone of the K-5 aircraft type equipped with artificial intelligence and computer vision, in Moscow, the developer said on Friday.
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Video: Russia's Wire-Guided Anti-Tank System Decimates Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/video-russias-wire-guided-anti-tank-system-decimates-ukrainian-troops-1109722919.html
April 21, 2023, 11:39 AM
The Fagot is a man-portable anti-tank missile system designed for use by infantry units. Thanks to its infrared guidance system, it can accurately target tanks and other armored vehicles, making it a formidable weapon against armored threats.
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Head of Norwegian Shipyard Denies Presence of Spy Equipment on Russian Trawlers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/head-of-norwegian-shipyard-denies-presence-of-spy-equipment-on-russian-trawlers-1109735771.html
April 21, 2023, 11:38 AM
MURMANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - Greger Mannswerk, head of Norwegian shipyard Kimek located in the town of Kirkenes, which borders Russia, said on Friday that the shipyard’s employees did not find any spy equipment on board Russian trawlers, commenting on recent reports from Norwegian media.
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Kremlin: Putin, Saudi Crown Prince Satisfied With Coordination Within OPEC+
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/kremlin-putin-saudi-crown-prince-satisfied-with-coordination-within-opec-1109734403.html
April 21, 2023, 11:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have expressed satisfaction with the level of coordination within OPEC+ for the stability of the global oil market during a phone conversation, the Kremlin said on Friday.
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Macron's Rating Hits Record Low Due to Pension Reform - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/macrons-rating-hits-record-low-due-to-pension-reform---poll-1109734149.html
April 21, 2023, 11:05 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity has fallen to a record low since he took office, as only 26% of French citizens support him following the implementation of the controversial pension reform, a poll carried out by BVA Group said on Friday.
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US House Speaker McCarthy 'Working, Talking' to Leery GOP to Garner Support For Debt Ceiling Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-house-speaker-mccarthy-working-talking-to-leery-gop-to-garner-support-for-debt-ceiling-bill-1109722616.html
April 21, 2023, 10:55 AM
Republicans and Democrats have been battling over whether the debt ceiling should be raised without a corresponding cut in spending. Meanwhile, the US Treasury has warned that its “extraordinary measures” currently used to keep paying US government debts will last until summer, after which time the US could default, triggering an economic crisis.
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Moscow: Decision of 4 EU States to Limit Grain Exports From Ukraine Blow to Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/moscow-decision-of-4-eu-states-to-limit-grain-exports-from-ukraine-blow-to-kiev-1109727910.html
April 21, 2023, 9:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The decision of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria to limit grain exports from Ukraine is a blow to the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Monastery Building Sealed by Ukrainian Police
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/kiev-pechersk-lavra-monastery-building-sealed-by-ukrainian-police-1109727531.html
April 21, 2023, 9:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the buildings of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra monastery in the Ukrainian capital has been sealed by police, the Union of Orthodox Journalists said on Friday, adding that people were allowed inside only after presenting ID.
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British Deputy PM Resigns Ahead of Civil Servant Bullying Report Release
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/british-deputy-pm-resigns-after-civil-servant-bullying-report-1109727104.html
April 21, 2023, 9:02 AM
Dominic Raab requested the inquiry into claims by civil servants that he bullied and "belittled" them at work. He has now been forced to resign after the report upheld two of the allegations.
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Stoltenberg Claims All NATO Allies Agree Ukraine Should Become Member of Alliance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/stoltenberg-claims-all-nato-allies-agree-ukraine-should-become-member-of-alliance-1109726836.html
April 21, 2023, 8:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine should become a member of the alliance, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
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Musk Loses $12.6Bln After Starship Failure, Tesla's Q1 Financial Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/musk-loses-126bln-after-starship-failure-teslas-q1-financial-report-1109726571.html
April 21, 2023, 8:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk has lost $12.6 billion, which accounts for 7% of his fortune, over the past 24 hours after the failure of the Starship spacecraft during its launch attempt and the publication of US electric car maker Tesla's Q1 financial report, the Bloomberg Billionaires (BBI) Index showed on Friday.
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Pope Francis, Beyonce Lose Twitter Blue Check Marks as Musk Pushes Paid Service
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/pope-francis-beyonce-lose-twitter-blue-check-marks-as-musk-pushes-paid-service-1109721870.html
April 21, 2023, 8:41 AM
Earlier, the social network resumed selling Twitter Blue subscriptions, which allow users to confirm their account and get a blue tick.
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Railway Strike Cripples Germany's Train Service
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/railway-strike-cripples-germanys-train-service--1109720554.html
April 21, 2023, 8:36 AM
Friday’s rail strike was set to dovetail another recent walkout at four German airports - Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart - by members of the Verdi union that began Thursday.
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Photo: Norwegian Woman Finds Tucked Away Viking Treasure Trove While Cleaning House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/photo-norwegian-woman-finds-tucked-away-viking-treasure-trove-while-cleaning-house-1109720148.html
April 21, 2023, 8:13 AM
The treasure trove, consisting of 50-gram bars made of local iron and forged according to a set standard, was most likely used as a means of payment. That said, this discovery sheds new light on iron production that reached its peak during the Viking era.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Speaks at Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-speaks-at-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting--1109723721.html
April 21, 2023, 8:06 AM
Ukraine Defense Contact Group consisting of 54 countries holds meeting at the US Air Force Ramstein base in Germany on April 11.
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NATO Chief Attends Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/nato-chief-attends-ukraine-defense-contact-group-meeting-1109722142.html
April 21, 2023, 7:21 AM
The previous meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group took place in January at the Ramstein Air Base in south-western Germany, with defense ministers from some 50 countries taking part in the event.
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China Creating Cyberweapons Able to Seize Control of Enemy Satellites - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/china-creating-cyberweapons-able-to-seize-control-of-enemy-satellites---reports-1109723246.html
April 21, 2023, 7:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is building high-tech cyberweapons to "seize control" of enemy satellites and make them unusable for data transmission and surveillance, including during critical moments of fighting, media reported on Friday, citing the leaked Pentagon documents.
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US Urged Ukraine to Cut Its Losses & Leave Artemovsk: 'Pentagon Leak'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-urged-ukraine-to-cut-its-losses--leave-artemovsk-pentagon-leak--1109719298.html
April 21, 2023, 5:52 AM
Artemovsk (Bakhmut), located north of the city of Donetsk, has been the scene of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine for months now, with heavy fighting continuing in the western parts of the important transport hub.
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China’s People's Liberation Army Starts 3-Day Naval Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/chinas-peoples-liberation-army-to-start-3-day-naval-drills-on-friday-1109720457.html
April 21, 2023, 5:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China’s People's Liberation Army will kick off three-day naval military drills around the southern Chinese province of Hainan in the South China Sea on Friday.
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2023 Ramstein Air Base Meeting: What's on Agenda?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/ramstein-format-meeting-of-ukraine-defense-contact-group-to-begin-on-friday-1109720326.html
April 21, 2023, 5:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, hosted by the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany, kicked off on Friday.
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Seven Shops in Amsterdam Ordered to Close for Selling Drugs Illegally - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/seven-shops-in-amsterdam-ordered-to-close-for-selling-drugs-illegally---reports-1109719861.html
April 21, 2023, 5:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Seven souvenir and tobacco shops in Amsterdam have been ordered to close for possessing and selling hemp joints illegally, Dutch newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the statement of the Amsterdam municipality.
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Ukraine Plotted to Attack Russian Troops in Syria Using Kurdish Separatists, Leaked Docs Claim
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/ukraine-plotted-to-attack-russian-troops-in-syria-using-kurdish-separatists-leaked-docs-claim-1109718549.html
April 21, 2023, 3:57 AM
The emergence of an alleged leaked Pentagon document that indicates Ukrainian military intelligence officers sought to employ a long-time US proxy against Russian forces in Syria could have serious diplomatic consequences for various stakeholders in the war-torn Arab nation.
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GOP Field Grows: Larry Elder Launches 2024 White House Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/gop-field-grows-larry-elder-launches-2024-white-house-bid-1109718179.html
April 21, 2023, 3:46 AM
The conservative political commentator and talk show host is 70 years old. The former attorney ran for office against California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, during a recall election in 2021; however, the bid was won by Newsom with a wide margin.
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Sudan's Paramilitary RSF Agrees to 72-Hour Ceasefire on Humanitarian Grounds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/sudans-paramilitary-rsf-agrees-to-72-hour-ceasefire-on-humanitarian-grounds-1109718329.html
April 21, 2023, 3:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) - Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said it had agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire on humanitarian grounds starting 6:00 a.m. local time (04:00 GMT) on Friday.
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Biden's Contenders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/bidens-contenders-1109717872.html
April 21, 2023, 3:23 AM
A new contender has emerged for the presidential ticket ahead of the upcoming 2024 election cycle, paving an early field of landmines for US President Joe Biden, who has yet to officially announce his own bid.
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US Should Listen to Adversaries Closely, Communicate Effectively - Ex-US Defense Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/us-should-listen-to-adversaries-closely-communicate-effectively---ex-us-defense-official-1109717728.html
April 21, 2023, 3:01 AM
COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) - The United States should listen to its adversaries, such as Russia and China, and have efficient diplomatic communication, former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John Hyten (ret.) said.
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Thailand-Russia Scientific Cooperation Unaffected by Global Tensions - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/thailand-russia-scientific-cooperation-unaffected-by-global-tensions---official-1109717547.html
April 21, 2023, 2:55 AM
COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) - The scientific cooperation between Russia and Thailand has not been impacted by global tensions, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand Deputy Director Wiphu Rujopakarn told Sputnik.
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Four Russians Missing After Fishing Boat Caught Fire Off Ulsan Remained on Board
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/four-russians-missing-after-fishing-boat-caught-fire-off-ulsan-remained-on-board--rescuers-1109717419.html
April 21, 2023, 2:33 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Four crew members of Russia's Kaltan fishing boat that caught fire off South Korea's southeastern coastal city of Ulsan early Friday remained on board and are still being searched for, a spokesperson of the Far Eastern expeditionary emergency response team of the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery told Sputnik.
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Michelle Obama ‘Relieved’ Her Family No Longer Living Inside White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/michelle-obama-relieved-her-family-no-longer-living-inside-white-house-1109716841.html
April 21, 2023, 2:16 AM
The former US first lady sat with nightly host Jimmy Fallon and clarified that she has no desire of returning to the White House, while describing her recent visit to the "Executive Mansion" where she and Barack were invited to hang their official portraits.
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Trump: Russia, China Were Open to Idea of Denuclearization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/trump-russia-china-were-open-to-idea-of-denuclearization-1109716585.html
April 21, 2023, 1:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said during an interview with the Full Send podcast that Russia and China were open to the idea of denuclearizing alongside the United States.
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Vucic: Washington Buys Up to One-Third of Serbia's Arms That May End Up in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/vucic-washington-buys-up-to-one-third-of-serbias-arms-that-may-end-up-in-ukraine-1109716431.html
April 21, 2023, 1:27 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday that Washington purchases between one-fourth and one-third of Serbia's defense industry products that may end up in Ukraine.
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Activist Killed by US Police Had No Gunpowder on Hands, Shot 57 Times
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/activist-killed-by-us-police-had-no-gunpowder-on-hands-shot-57-times--autopsy-1109716240.html
April 21, 2023, 1:00 AM
The victim’s brother said the gruesome account of the activist’s wounds was “too much” to read and questioned why the same state bureau of investigation which conducted the fatal raid has been placed in charge of the probe into the killing.
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US Prisoners Should Walk Free If Jails Can't Offer Proper Care
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/if-jails-cant-care-for-prisoners-prisoners-should-walk-free-1109715417.html
April 21, 2023, 12:34 AM
Prisoners are the ultimate wards of the state, which exerts complete control over every facet of their lives. Among the government’s responsibilities to their most vulnerable charges are its duties to provide inmates with adequate nutrition, housing, security and medical care, the latter of which has been codified by two Supreme Court rulings.
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Georgia Inmate’s Death First Case Amid Persistent Bad Conditions in US Prisons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230421/georgia-inmates-death-first-case-amid-persistent-bad-conditions-in-us-prisons-1109715284.html
April 21, 2023, 12:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – While Lashawn Thompson was the first prison inmate to die because of bedbugs in his cell, he was not the only one affected by this persistent problem in US correctional facilities, attorney Ben Crump, representing the family of the deceased inmate, said on Thursday.
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Manslaughter Charges Dropped Against Alec Baldwin Over Fatal 'Rust' Shooting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/manslaughter-charges-dropped-against-alec-baldwin-over-fatal-rust-shooting-1109714948.html
April 20, 2023, 11:53 PM
The American actor was first charged with involuntary manslaughter after a gun he used during the 2021 filming of the movie ‘Rust’ went off and killed the film’s 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and injured the director, Joel Souza.
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Biden Expected to Officially Announce His 2024 Reelection Bid Next Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/biden-expected-to-officially-announce-his-2024-reelection-bid-next-week-1109715086.html
April 20, 2023, 11:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to officially announce his reelection campaign next week.
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Emergency Descent of Air Munition From Su-34 Plane Damages Houses in Belgorod
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/emergency-descent-of-air-munition-from-su-34-plane-damages-houses-in-belgorod---moscow-1109714503.html
April 20, 2023, 10:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The damage to the houses in the Russian city of Belgorod has been caused by an emergency descent of aviation munition from a Su-34 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. There are no reported casualties.
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Brazil 'Not Shy' About Working With Both China, US on Space Amid Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/brazil-not-shy-about-working-with-both-china-us-on-space-amid-tensions-1109714117.html
April 20, 2023, 10:31 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) - Brazil will continue to work with both China and the United States on space matters, regardless of current tensions between Washington and Beijing, Brazilian Space Agency Coordinator for Satellites and Applications Rodrigo Leonardi told Sputnik.
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SpaceX’s Starship Launch Ends With Midair Explosion After Engine Failure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/spacexs-starship-launch-ends-with-midair-explosion-after-engine-failure-1109713275.html
April 20, 2023, 9:13 PM
SpaceX’s Starship rocket, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, is designed to transport crew and cargo into Earth’s orbit and space, and is the first vehicle of its kind intended to be fully reusable. Thursday’s launch of Starship was the second test launch following Monday’s which was halted due to a frozen valve.
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Countries Joining NATO Face Security Risks Including Nuclear - Russian Envoy to Canada
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/countries-joining-nato-face-security-risks-including-nuclear---russian-envoy-to-canada-1109713089.html
April 20, 2023, 8:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Nations joining the NATO bloc will face increased security risks, including nuclear, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Thursday.
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US Does Not Believe Syria Deserves Readmission to Arab League at This Time, State Dept. Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/us-does-not-believe-syria-deserves-readmission-to-arab-league-at-this-time-state-dept-says-1109712014.html
April 20, 2023, 6:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States does not believe that Syria deserves readmittance to the League of Arab States at this time, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Thursday.
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Macron’s Push for Ukraine and Taiwan Peace: Genuine Attempt to Escape US Vassalage or PR Stunt?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/macrons-push-for-ukraine-and-taiwan-peace-genuine-attempt-to-escape-us-vassalage-or-pr-stunt-1109711566.html
April 20, 2023, 6:46 PM
The French president made a series of blunt statements relating to Paris’s relationship vis-à-vis Beijing and Washington this month, sparking a debate about whether his country is looking to leave America’s orbit in favor of a more independent foreign policy. But we shouldn’t hold our collective breath, says geopolitical analyst Jeff J. Brown.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Briefs US Europe Commander on Kiev's Needs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/ukrainian-armed-forces-chief-briefs-us-europe-commander-on-kievs-needs-1109711837.html
April 20, 2023, 6:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the head of Ukraine's armed forces, said on Thursday he had discussed Ukraine’s military needs with Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the US European Command Christopher Cavoli.
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Lavrov: Russia and US Currently Have No Concrete Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/lavrov-russia-and-us-currently-have-no-concrete-relations-1109711156.html
April 20, 2023, 5:47 PM
HAVANA (Sputnik) - Russia and the United States now have practically no relations, except for necessary contacts, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
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MidEast Restores Regional Relations Because It Can't Depend on US Anymore
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/mideast-restores-regional-relations-as-us-bumped-out-1109693279.html
April 20, 2023, 5:36 PM
Journalist and podcaster Rania Khalek believes that re-establishing relations between Middle Eastern governments contributes to their own national interests and signals the decline of US hegemony. The region now relies on China and Russia brokering negotiations between the Gulf states.
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G7 Can't Replace Russia's Nuclear Fuel and Expertise
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/g7-cant-replace-russias-nuclear-fuel-and-expertise-1109708015.html
April 20, 2023, 5:32 PM
Five states of the Group of Seven have made a decision to squeeze Russia from the nuclear fuel market in a bid to inflict further damage on the nation's economy. The move follows sweeping sanctions on its energy sector amid Moscow's special operation in Ukraine. How could this decision affect global nuclear industries?
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Russian Central Bank: Use of Digital Ruble in Russia to Be Voluntary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/russian-central-bank-use-of-digital-ruble-in-russia-to-be-voluntary-1109704556.html
April 20, 2023, 5:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The use of the digital ruble in Russia will be voluntary, with citizens able to personally choose between various forms of currency, Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Thursday.
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Robert Kennedy's White House Challenge to Biden Could Mean Win-Win US Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/robert-kennedys-white-house-challenge-to-biden-could-mean-win-win-us-election-1109691578.html
April 20, 2023, 5:18 PM
Robert Kennedy Jr has thrown the cat among the pigeons with his challenge to Joe Biden. Attorney and media relations specialist Tyler Nixon said the heir to the 140-year-old Kennedy political dynasty could appeal to conservatives and libertarians as well as the Democrat voter base.
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Spain's New Military Aid for Ukraine to Include Naval Defenses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/spains-new-military-aid-for-ukraine-to-include-naval-defenses-1109708469.html
April 20, 2023, 5:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles plans to announce a new shipment of military equipment to Ukraine that will include naval defenses during the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Friday, the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
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Sudan's Military Says No Diplomatic Solution to Situation With Rapid Support Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/sudans-military-says-no-diplomatic-solution-to-situation-with-rapid-support-forces-1109704668.html
April 20, 2023, 4:59 PM
KHARTOUM (Sputnik) - Sudan's armed forces see no options for a diplomatic solution to the situation with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan, Sudan's military spokesman Gen Brigadier Nabil Abdallah told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Russia Completes Surprise Inspection of Pacific Fleet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/russia-completes-surprise-inspection-of-pacific-fleet-1109707378.html
April 20, 2023, 4:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia completed the surprise inspection of the Pacific Fleet that confirmed the high readiness of troops and forces to repel the aggression of a potential enemy, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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G7 Mulls ‘Outright Ban’ on Most Exports to Russia as Sanctions Fall Flat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/g7-mulls-outright-ban-on-most-exports-to-russia-as-sanctions-fall-flat-1109705615.html
April 20, 2023, 4:44 PM
Earlier, EU officials told UK media that the bloc has no plans to ramp up sanctions pressure against Russia any further, expressing concerns that doing so might affect sectors which European countries “can’t live without,” such as imports of fuel for nuclear power plants, and precious metals.
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Lavrov Holds Joint Presser With Cuba’s Foreign Minister After Wrapping Up LatAm Tour
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/lavrov-holds-joint-presser-with-cubas-foreign-minister-after-wrapping-up-latam-tour-1109705511.html
April 20, 2023, 4:30 PM
The Russian top diplomat jetted off on a four-day, multi-country tour of Latin America on Monday, traveling to Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional affairs and international crises with regional leaders and his national counterparts.
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EUCOM: US Surveillance Aircraft Still Conduct Operations in Black Sea Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/eucom-us-surveillance-aircraft-still-conduct-operations-in-black-sea-region-1109703903.html
April 20, 2023, 3:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US European Command (EUCOM) told Sputnik on Thursday that the United States continues to operate surveillance aircraft in the Black Sea region after reports emerged that it had stopped flying Global Hawk drones there.
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Why Did Roosevelt Kill the Gold Standard?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/why-did-roosevelt-kill-the-gold-standard-1109668899.html
April 20, 2023, 3:00 PM
Until the 1930s, the United States dollar was backed by gold, with holders able head to their local bank and swap a $20 bill and change for a troy ounce of the precious metal. That changed during the Great Depression. What prompted the US government's decision? And what were its consequences?
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What is Known About Robert Kennedy Jr. Running for US Presidency?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/what-is-known-about-robert-kennedy-jr-running-for-us-presidency-1109690360.html
April 20, 2023, 2:51 PM
US environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy who was assassinated on November 22, 1963, and son of the slain US Senator Robert F. Kennedy (D-NY). He has announced he will challenge current POTUS Joe Biden to become the Democratic nominee for the White House in 2024.
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Danish Energy Agency Recommends Lifting Sea Restrictions at Nord Stream Explosions Sites
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/danish-energy-agency-recommends-lifting-sea-restrictions-at-nord-stream-explosions-sites-1109701089.html
April 20, 2023, 2:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Danish Energy Agency said on Thursday it had recommended that the country's authorities cancel "no-go zones" at the sites of the Nord Stream explosions, since there was no risk to ships passing by anymore.
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Russian MoD Unveils Footage of ‘Solntsepyok’ Heavy Flamethrower System Striking Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/russian-mod-unveils-footage-of-solntsepyok-heavy-flamethrower-system-striking-ukrainian-troops-1109699120.html
April 20, 2023, 2:01 PM
The Heavy Flamethrower System is a Soviet and Russian weapon system designed to disable light armored equipment, set fire to and destroy buildings and structures with a volumetric blast, as well as to destroy enemy manpower located in open terrain and fortifications.
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Iran Forces US Sub Sneaking Through Hormuz Strait to Surface
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/iranian-navy-forced-us-nuclear-submarine-to-surface-change-track-in-hormuz-strait-1109700784.html
April 20, 2023, 1:58 PM
During National Army Day festivities on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lauded the military’s efforts to bolster security against terrorism, and called on uninvited foreign forces that pose a threat to the Middle East's security to “leave the region as soon as possible.”
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Russian Central Bank Ready to Discuss Settling in Special Bonds With Firms Leaving Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/russian-central-bank-ready-to-discuss-settling-in-special-bonds-with-firms-leaving-russia-1109700640.html
April 20, 2023, 1:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Central Bank is ready to discuss the option of settling with foreign companies leaving Russia using its special bonds instead of currency, the bank's governor, Elvira Nabiullina, said on Thursday during her speech in parliament.
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NATO Says Aiding Ukraine Cost $165Bln in Military Funding Since Early 2022
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/nato-says-aiding-ukraine-cost-165bln-in-military-funding-since-early-2022-1109700298.html
April 20, 2023, 1:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg estimates that the price of military assistance to Ukraine has topped 150 billion euros ($165 billion) since February 2022, the alliance said on Thursday.
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Russia Facing Off Against a NATO-backed ‘Orchestra of Terrorists’, Nicaragua’s Ortega Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/russia-facing-off-against-a-nato-backed-orchestra-of-terrorists-nicaraguas-ortega-says-1109696053.html
April 20, 2023, 1:50 PM
Nicaragua’s president has been a consistent proponent of cooperation with Moscow, and opponent of “Yankee imperialism” throughout his leadership of the Central American nation between 1979 and 1990, and again from 2007 to the present.
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Demonstrators Take to Streets of Paris to Protest Macron's Pension Reform
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/rally-against-pension-reform-in-paris-1109698356.html
April 20, 2023, 1:16 PM
Ealier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron signed his controversial pension reform into law. In a televised address he said that the prompt promulgation of the law was "necessary," that he "hears the rage of the French people," and that "the door of the Elysee Palace" would remain open for trade unions.
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Gut Feeling: Study Shows Link Between Anorexia, Intestinal Bacteria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/gut-feeling-study-shows-link-between-anorexia-intestinal-bacteria-1109680502.html
April 20, 2023, 1:06 PM
People develop anorexia not only due to their psyche and obsessive thoughts about food or appearance that drive catastrophic weight loss mania, but their own intestines, research has shown.
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SpaceX Launches Starship For First Orbital Flight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/spacex-launches-starship-for-first-orbital-flight-1109681207.html
April 20, 2023, 1:00 PM
The main goal of SpaceX is to have a fully reusable launch system for long-distance missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA plans to use Starship for its Artemis 3 mission to the Moon in 2025.
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Russia's Pacific Fleet Showcases High-Level Performance During Drills - Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/russias-pacific-fleet-showcases-high-level-performance-during-drills---video-1109689142.html
April 20, 2023, 11:53 AM
Large-scale exercises of the Russian Pacific Fleet which started earlier this week have involved 25,000 military personnel, 167 surface combat ships, 12 submarines supported by naval aviation and combat aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
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West 'Hyping' China's Population Decline, Chinese Media Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/west-hyping-chinas-population-decline-chinese-media-says-1109684723.html
April 20, 2023, 11:36 AM
The China vs. India population contest has been an intriguing phenomenon for decades, as the two countries boasting the largest populations vied for top spot. Already in late 2020, it was evident that India was geared up to outpace China, with western media reports eagerly snapping up the story.
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Skywatchers Get Rare Glimpse of Once-in-a-Decade Hybrid Solar Eclipse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/skywatchers-get-rare-glimpse-of-once-in-a-decade-hybrid-solar-eclipse-1109685952.html
April 20, 2023, 11:24 AM
This once-in-a-decade hybrid solar eclipse is a spectacular natural phenomenon that occurs when the moon's shadow falls on the Earth's surface, partially or fully blocking the sun's rays. This rare occurrence happens when the moon is at a particular distance from the Earth, leading to a perfect alignment of the sun, moon, and our planet.
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UK Cuts Deal to Stop European Rights Court Blocking Rwanda Migrant Removals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/uk-cuts-deal-to-stop-european-rights-court-blocking-rwanda-migrant-removals-1109686150.html
April 20, 2023, 11:01 AM
London's plans to discourage the people trafficking trade by returning illegal immigrants and settling asylum claimants in Rwanda has been met with legal challenges supported by opposition parties.
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Google Intends to Introduce AI Technologies Into Ad Campaigns - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/google-intends-to-introduce-ai-technologies-into-ad-campaigns---reports-1109692174.html
April 20, 2023, 10:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Google plans to integrate generative artificial intelligence technology in its advertising business, the British newspaper reported on Thursday, citing a company presentation.
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Heavy Fighting Continuing in Western Parts of Artemovsk - DPR Acting Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/heavy-fighting-continuing-in-western-parts-of-artemovsk---dpr-acting-head-1109692028.html
April 20, 2023, 10:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Heavy fighting is continuing in the western parts of the city of Artemovsk, as Russian military are moving forward, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Denis Pushilin, told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Poland Suggesting That EU Ban Imports of Fruits, Eggs, Other Ukrainian Food - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/poland-suggesting-that-eu-ban-imports-of-fruits-eggs-other-ukrainian-food---reports-1109691698.html
April 20, 2023, 10:30 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland has suggested that the European Union ban the imports of more Ukrainian food products apart from wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower amid the influx of cheap Ukrainian grain that has caused farmers' discontent, media reported on Thursday, citing sources in Brussels.
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Netherlands, Denmark to Send 14 Leopard Tanks to Ukraine in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/netherlands-denmark-to-send-14-leopard-tanks-to-ukraine-in-2024-1109691462.html
April 20, 2023, 10:25 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - A total of 14 Leopard 2 tanks purchased by the Netherlands together with Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine in 2024, the Dutch Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Video: Russian MoD Unveils Footage of Moskit Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/video-russian-mod-unveils-footage-of-moskit-anti-ship-cruise-missile-launch-1109682376.html
April 20, 2023, 10:14 AM
The Moskit anti-ship cruise missile is a Russian supersonic missile that can soar at Mach 3 and has a range of about 80-100 km. The projectile is designed to sink large ships and can carry either a high explosive or armor-piercing warhead.
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What's Known About Flash in Sky Over Kiev Caught on Video?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/whats-known-about-flash-in-sky-over-kiev-caught-on-video-1109681539.html
April 20, 2023, 10:09 AM
A mysterious flash of light appeared late on Wednesday in the sky over Kiev and its surrounding region, causing speculation about its origins, with several theories having been floated and NASA denying a report that it's a fallen satellite.
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Kremlin: Nuclear Arsenals of France, UK De Facto Under Control of US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/kremlin-nuclear-arsenals-of-france-uk-de-facto-under-control-of-us-1109689918.html
April 20, 2023, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The nuclear arsenals of France and the United Kingdom are de facto under the control of the United States, and in this regard, the reduction of nuclear potential of Russia and the United States should be discussed taking this factor into account, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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Musk Calls for Lawsuit Against Microsoft for Illegally Using Twitter Data for AI Training
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/musk-calls-for-lawsuit-against-microsoft-for-illegally-using-twitter-data-for-ai-training-1109685204.html
April 20, 2023, 8:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Wednesday that Microsoft Corporation illegally trained its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with Twitter user data, which calls for legal action.
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China's 'Systemic Rivals Aspect' With Germany 'Increasing', Baerbock Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230420/chinas-systemic-rivals-aspect-with-germany-increasing-baerbock-says--1109680137.html
April 20, 2023, 7:31 AM
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who visited China between 13 and 15 April, had been expected to “set the record straight” after the French President caused a backlash with remarks about the US, China and Taiwan on the completion of his visit to Beijing. Critics thought Emmanuel Macron’s words undermined a common European China policy.
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