Putin Offers Condolences to Families of Those Killed in Private Plane Crash in Tver Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/putin-offers-condolences-to-families-of-those-killed-in-private-plane-crash-in-tver-region-1112862069.html
August 24, 2023, 4:02 PM
On August 23, an Embraer Legacy plane crashed near the village of Kuzhenkino in Russia's Tver Region, about 300 kilometers away from Moscow.
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Untold Story of George Soros’ Worldwide Soft Power Empire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/untold-story-of-george-soros-worldwide-soft-power-empire-1112859657.html
August 24, 2023, 3:52 PM
Elon Musk has confirmed X’s plans to sue NGOs funded by US financier George Soros over their alleged attempt to crack down on free speech. What’s the lawsuit about? Who is Mr. Soros? And how has his name come to feature so prominently in many of the most politically disruptive events of the first decades of the 21st century? Sputnik explains.
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EU's Borrell Likely to Leave Office After 2024 European Parliament Elections - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/eus-borrell-likely-to-leave-office-after-2024-european-parliament-elections---reports-1112860828.html
August 24, 2023, 3:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is likely to leave his post after the European Parliament elections in 2024, an American newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Germany Supplies Ukraine With US Patriot System Missiles for First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/germany-supplies-ukraine-with-us-patriot-system-missiles-for-first-time-1112857329.html
August 24, 2023, 2:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has supplied Ukraine with missiles for US Patriot air defense systems for the first time, according to an updated list of the German government published on Thursday.
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UN Concerned About Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Border Towns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/un-says-concerned-about-ukrainian-attacks-on-russian-border-towns-1112858947.html
August 24, 2023, 2:42 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations is concerned about Ukrainian strikes on towns deep inside Russia and near its border with Ukraine, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said on Thursday.
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What's Behind Decline of Germany?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/whats-behind-decline-of-germany-1112852729.html
August 24, 2023, 2:02 PM
Germany has turned from Europe's one-time leader into a straggler, as deindustrialization and inflation sting one of the major Western economies. What's behind the slump?
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US-South Korea-Japan Cooperation Promotes US Policy on Deterring Russia - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/us-south-korea-japan-cooperation-promotes-us-policy-on-deterring-russia---moscow-1112856055.html
August 24, 2023, 1:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Political and military interaction between the United States, South Korea and Japan promotes Washington's policy on deterring Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
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Not Just a 'Biden-ism?' Wis. Dem Party Chair Gaffes, Calls VP Harris 'President'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/not-just-a-biden-ism-wis-dem-party-chair-gaffes-calls-vp-harris-president-1112852956.html
August 24, 2023, 1:19 PM
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared to dip into President Joe Biden’s toolbox of gaffes as he slammed Republican policies before eight GOP hopefuls took the stage for the first primary debate of the 2024 US presidential election.
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BRICS Sets Out Key Points in 15th Summit's Declaration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/brics-sets-out-key-points-in-15th-summits-declaration-1112845067.html
August 24, 2023, 12:27 PM
The three-day historic summit of BRICS — the group uniting the world's largest developing economies, transpired in the South African capital of Johannesburg. To wrap up the event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa presented a joint declaration during the venue's final day.
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As Counteroffensive Falters, US Starts ‘Deliberate, Sustained Leak Campaign’ to Blame Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/as-counteroffensive-falters-us-starts-deliberate-sustained-leak-campaign-to-blame-ukraine-1112850144.html
August 24, 2023, 12:11 PM
Ukraine’s summer counteroffensive has failed to break through Russia’s defensive lines, with the Russian military estimating that Kiev has lost over 43,000 troops and 4,900+ pieces of military equipment since June 4. Sputnik reached out to former Pentagon officer David T. Pyne and political scientist Nicolai Petro to discuss what happens next.
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BRICS Won't Change Name After New States Join Club to Show Continuity, Lavrov Affirms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/brics-will-not-change-name-after-new-states-join-group-to-show-continuity---lavrov-1112851353.html
August 24, 2023, 11:51 AM
JOHANNESBURG (Sputnik) - All the participants of BRICS have agreed that the name of the group will not change after new countries join it, as this will demonstrate continuity, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
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BRICS Expansion ‘Main Catalyst' of New World Order Marked by 'End of Petrodollar'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/brics-expansion-main-catalyst-of-new-world-order-marked-by-end-of-petrodollar-1112847948.html
August 24, 2023, 11:45 AM
BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia to join the group, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday at the Johannesburg-hosted summit, with the admission of the new members just the first phase of the expansion process.
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BRICS Expansion Shows Policy of Unilateralism on Decline - Raisi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/brics-expansion-shows-policy-of-unilateralism-on-decline---raisi-1112850757.html
August 24, 2023, 11:44 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the group.
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Russian Watchdog Monitoring Fish Products From Japan, Says No Contaminated Goods Allowed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russian-watchdog-monitoring-fish-products-from-japan-says-no-contaminated-goods-allowed-1112849455.html
August 24, 2023, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has been conducting enhanced monitoring of Japan's fish products since the announcement of the water discharge from the Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP), Russian consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said on Thursday.
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Norway to Provide F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/norway-to-provide-f-16-fighter-jets-to-ukraine---reports-1112849554.html
August 24, 2023, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Norwegian government has decided to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Norwegian broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Russian FM Lavrov Speaks at South Africa-Hosted 15th BRICS Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russian-fm-lavrov-speaks-at-south-africa-hosted-15th-brics-summit--1112845929.html
August 24, 2023, 11:21 AM
Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that BRICS leaders had decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the club.
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BRICS Membership to Enable Ethiopia to Intensify Trade Cooperation, Says Envoy to Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/joining-brics-will-allow-ethiopia-to-intensify-trade-cooperation--ambassador-in-moscow-1112848582.html
August 24, 2023, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, Ethiopia, along with Argentina, Egypt, Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, was invited to join BRICS.
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China Counts on Trade Normalization Talks With Visiting US Commerce Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/china-counts-on-trade-normalization-talks-with-visiting-us-commerce-secretary-1112848462.html
August 24, 2023, 10:59 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China plans to discuss eliminating differences with the United States in bilateral trade and economic relations during the upcoming visit of US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokeswoman Shu Jueting said on Thursday.
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BRICS Expansion to Enable Increase in Mutual Investments - Russian Investment Fund
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/brics-expansion-to-enable-increase-in-mutual-investments---russian-investment-fund-1112848126.html
August 24, 2023, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The expansion of BRICS will enable an increase in mutual investments between the member states, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kirill Dmitriev, told Sputnik.
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Russia Successfully Repels 6 Kiev's Attacks in Donetsk Direction - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russia-successfully-repels-6-kievs-attacks-in-donetsk-direction---mod-1112847838.html
August 24, 2023, 10:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has successfully repelled six attacks and Ukraine lost 125 military in the Donetsk direction in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Musk to Sue Soros-Funded NGO Over 'Suppression' of Free Speech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/musk-to-sue-soros-funded-ngo-over-suppression-of-free-speech-1112841566.html
August 24, 2023, 10:20 AM
American billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk and financier and philanthropist George Soros have a long history of animosity. In May, the businessman published a tweet in which he wrote that Soros hates all of humanity and compared him to Magneto, the antagonist in the "X-Men" series of mutant superhero comic books.
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Russia Hits Decision-Making Center of Ukraine Overnight, Goal Achieved - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russia-hits-decision-making-center-of-ukraine-overnight-goal-achieved---mod-1112847042.html
August 24, 2023, 10:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have delivered a strike on a decision-making center of the Ukrainian armed forces overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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China to Allocate $10Bln for Implementation of Global Development Initiatives - Xi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/china-to-allocate-10bln-for-implementation-of-global-development-initiatives---xi-1112846814.html
August 24, 2023, 10:12 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will create funds worth $10 billion intended for the implementation of global development initiatives, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
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Russia Intercepts Norwegian Aircraft Over Barents Sea For Second Day in Row
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russia-intercepts-norwegian-aircraft-over-barents-sea-for-second-day-in-row---moscow-1112846643.html
August 24, 2023, 10:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet on Thursday intercepted a Norwegian R-8A Poseidon base patrol aircraft flying over neutral waters in the Barents Sea, preventing the violation of the state border, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russia Expects Japan to Provide Full Details On Water Discharge From Fukushima
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russia-expects-japan-to-provide-full-details-about-water-discharge-from-fukushima--moscow-1112846400.html
August 24, 2023, 10:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, the nuclear plant's operator, TEPCO, started dumping the treated wastewater from the facility into the Pacific Ocean, having diluted it with seawater in advance. The process is being broadcast live by leading Japanese TV companies.
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Nuclear Expert: Tritium in Fukushima Wastewater 'Very Dangerous, Causes 'Genetic Damage'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/fukushima-very-dangerouscauses-genetic-damage-at-tiny-conventional-doses--1112839265.html
August 24, 2023, 9:40 AM
As Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant operator the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has reportedly begun dumping wastewater from the plant into the Pacific Ocean, physical chemist Dr. Christopher Busby has taken a look at the legitimate concerns of other countries in the region, as well as the arguments being wielded to assuage these fears.
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Iran Showcases Latest Achievements at Defense Industry Exhibition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/iran-showcases-latest-achievements-at-defense-industry-exhibition--1112838705.html
August 24, 2023, 9:40 AM
Iran Defense Industry Day celebrates Tehran's achievements in military technology and innovation. Iran has invested heavily in its domestic defense industry, developing a range of weapons systems, including ballistic missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and naval vessels.
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BRICS Have Opponents - Countries of 'Golden Billion' - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/brics-have-opponents--countries-of-golden-billion---putin-1112844468.html
August 24, 2023, 9:09 AM
Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the group.
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Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Ethiopia Get BRICS Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/argentina-iran-saudi-arabia-egypt-uae-and-ethiopia-get-brics-membership-1112840923.html
August 24, 2023, 7:49 AM
The Johannesburg-hosted BRICS summit is running from August 22 to 24, with the leaders of China, India, Brazil and South Africa in attendance. Russia is represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking part in the event via videoconference.
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15th BRICS Summit in South Africa. Final Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/15th-brics-summit-in-south-africa-final-day-1112839599.html
August 24, 2023, 7:38 AM
The Johannesburg-hosted BRICS summit is running from August 22 to 24, with the leaders of China, India, Brazil and South Africa in attendance. Russia is represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking part in the event via videoconference.
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Russia Hosts 6th Global Forum of Young Diplomats Focusing on Polycentric World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russia-hosts-6th-global-forum-of-young-diplomats-focusing-on-polycentric-world-1112816835.html
August 24, 2023, 7:37 AM
The 6th Global Forum of Young Diplomats took place in Kazan on August 17-21. The theme of this year’s event was “Diplomacy in a New Multipolar World” and was attended by some 130 diplomats from 40 nations of the former USSR, Asia, Africa and Latin America, including young foreign policy officials and heads of foreign diplomatic missions.
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Moscow Court Extends Arrest of Reporter Gershkovich Accused of Espionage by 3 Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/moscow-court-extends-arrest-of-reporter-gershkovich-accused-of-espionage-by-3-months-1112843110.html
August 24, 2023, 7:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Lefortovo district court of Moscow has decided to extend the pre-trial detention of US citizen Evan Gershkovich, a Moscow-based Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in March on espionage charges, by three more months, the court's press service told Sputnik on Thursday.
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China Opposes Release of Japan's Fukushima Wastewater, Demands Stoppage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/china-opposes-release-of-water-from-japans-fukushima-npp-demands-stoppage---beijing-1112842909.html
August 24, 2023, 7:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, the NPP’s operator, TEPCO started dumping the treated waste water from the plant into the Pacific Ocean, having diluted it with sea water in advance. The process is being broadcast live by leading Japanese television companies.
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Belarus to Host CSTO Combat Brotherhood-2023 Drills From September 1-6 - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/belarus-to-host-csto-combat-brotherhood-2023-drills-from-september-1-6---defense-ministry-1112842036.html
August 24, 2023, 6:23 AM
MINSK (Sputnik) - The joint operational and strategic exercise of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) "Combat Brotherhood-2023" will be held on territory of Belarus from September 1-6, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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US Doubles Imports of Russian Uranium to Largest Amount Since 2005
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/us-doubles-imports-of-russian-uranium-to-largest-amount-since-2005-1112841852.html
August 24, 2023, 6:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States bought 416 tonnes of uranium from Russia in the first half of 2023, which is 2.2 times bigger than in the same period last year and the largest amount since 2005, Sputnik has calculated using data of the US federal statistical system.
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Road to 2024: Key Moments From First Republican Debate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/road-to-2024-key-moments-from-first-republican-debate-1112839708.html
August 24, 2023, 5:34 AM
Eight Republican Party candidates took the stage on Wednesday night during the first primary debate of the 2024 US presidential election cycle. Former US President Donald Trump skipped the debate and did an interview with Tucker Carlson instead.
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Japan Starts Dumping Fukushima Wastewater Into Pacific Ocean - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/japan-starts-dumping-wastewater-from-fukushima-npp-into-pacific-ocean---reports-1112839135.html
August 24, 2023, 4:43 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has begun dumping wastewater from the plant into the Pacific Ocean, having diluted it with sea water.
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Adding Sparkle to Rye: Russian Mineral Water, Crispbreads Whet Appetites at Foreign Exhibits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/adding-sparkle-to-rye-russian-mineral-water-crispbreads-whet-appetites-at-foreign-exhibits-1112822548.html
August 24, 2023, 4:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Expert Commission of the Russian Export Center has selected products from two companies to be promoted in permanently operating exhibitions and tasting pavilions belonging to the overseas agricultural sector, the Russian Export Center (part of the VEB.RF Group) reported.
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Russian Ambassador to US: Vital to Preserve WWII Heroes' Memory, Nip Glorification of Nazism in Bud
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/antonov-says-important-to-preserve-wwii-heroes-memory-nip-in-bud-nazism-glorification-1112835318.html
August 24, 2023, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov stressed Wednesday the importance of preserving the memory of heroes of the Second World War and shooting down any possible falsification of historical facts as well as quashing the glorification of Nazism.
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Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Attack, Downing Three in Bryansk, Kaluga Regions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/russia-thwarts-ukraine-drone-attack-destroys-three-drones-in-bryansk--kaluga-regions-1112835113.html
August 24, 2023, 3:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has foiled a pre-dawn Ukrainian drone attack, destroying three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Bryansk and Kaluga Regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Astronomers Spot Young Star Emitting Gamma-Rays, Giving Clues to Early Solar Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/astronomers-spot-young-star-emitting-gamma-rays-giving-clues-to-early-solar-systems-1112834738.html
August 24, 2023, 3:30 AM
T. Tauri stars are newly formed and are known for their periodic and random fluctuations in brightness. Less than 10 million years old, they do not yet have nuclear fusion occurring in their core. The first discovered, also named T. Tauri, was found in the Taurus constellation.
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From Indictments to 'Corrupt' Biden: What Did Trump Reveal in Carlson Sit Down?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/from-indictments-to-corrupt-biden-what-did-trump-reveal-in-carlson-sit-down-1112833920.html
August 24, 2023, 3:22 AM
Sidestepping tradition, former US President Donald Trump opted against participating in the very first GOP debate of the 2024 election cycle. The one-time commander-in-chief has explained that due to his high polling figures and his White House track record, the public already know what he's all about.
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US in Talks With Venezuela About Providing Temporary Sanctions Relief - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/us-in-talks-with-venezuela-about-providing-temporary-sanctions-relief---source-1112833727.html
August 24, 2023, 1:48 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is in talks with Venezuela about potentially providing temporary sanctions relief, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Sputnik on Wednesday.
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North Korea's Second Attempt at Launching Military Satellite Proves Unsuccessful
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/north-koreas-second-attempt-at-launching-military-satellite-proves-unsuccessful-1112833446.html
August 24, 2023, 1:41 AM
The launch comes amid increasing tensions on the Korean peninsula, with the US and South Korea running joint military drills in the area and North Korea increasing its missile tests.
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India Shares New Images of Moon's South Pole After Historic Chandrayaan-3 Landing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230824/india-shares-new-images-of-moons-south-pole-after-historic-chandrayaan-3-landing-1112832884.html
August 24, 2023, 12:10 AM
Three other countries have successfully landed spacecraft on the moon: Russia, the United States and China. However, recent landmark accomplishment also marks India as the first country to land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole, an area that has become increasingly interesting for scientists.
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McCarthy on House Freedom Caucus Funding Concerns: Nobody Wants Government Shutdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/mccarthy-on-house-freedom-caucus-funding-concerns-nobody-wants-government-shutdown-1112831892.html
August 23, 2023, 11:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Wednesday that nobody in Congress wants a government shutdown due to lack of funding, amid opposition to a continuing resolution by the House Freedom Caucus.
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Infamous Fyre Festival to Return Next Year After Disastrous Initial Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/infamous-fyre-festival-to-return-next-year-after-disastrous-initial-launch-1112831519.html
August 23, 2023, 10:32 PM
The infamous Fyre Music Festival in 2017 resulted in competing documentaries on Netflix and Hulu and with its founder receiving a six-year prison sentence.
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‘Erosion of Our Privacy’: Giving Biometric Data to Tech Firms Can’t Enhance Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/erosion-of-our-privacy-giving-biometric-data-to-tech-firms-cant-enhance-security-1112829772.html
August 23, 2023, 9:38 PM
A number of incidents of technology companies getting worrisome control over the biometric data of users, such as photo IDs and even DNA, have hit US headlines in recent days.
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Tropical Treetops Are Getting Too Toasty for Photosynthesis, Study Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/tropical-treetops-are-getting-too-toasty-for-photosynthesis-study-says-1112830819.html
August 23, 2023, 8:44 PM
A new study has found that an increasing number of tree leaves in Earth’s tropical regions are experiencing temperatures so high that photosynthesis, the process that turns carbon dioxide into life-giving oxygen, can no longer happen inside them.
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Wagner Chief Prigozhin Was Aboard Crashed Private Jet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/wagner-chief-prigozhin-was-aboard-crashed-private-jet-1112830074.html
August 23, 2023, 8:05 PM
An Embraer Legacy business jet with three crew members and seven passengers aboard crashed in Russia's Tver Region while en route to St. Petersburg from Moscow earlier on Wednesday.
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North Korea Fires Presumed Missile, Prompts Brief Evacuation Call in Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/north-korea-fires-presumed-missile-prompts-brief-evacuation-call-in-japan-1112830117.html
August 23, 2023, 7:59 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that North Korea presumably fired a ballistic missile that flew over Japanese territory and momentarily prompted an evacuation order.
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'Proud of You': Putin Gives State Awards to Warriors in Kursk Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/proud-of-you-putin-gives-state-awards-to-warriors-in-kursk-region-1112828477.html
August 23, 2023, 7:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All Russian soldiers fight with courage in the special military operation, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, adding that members of the 127th motorized rifle division have been awarded with Hero of Russia titles.
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Jet Crash With Wagner Chief Prigozhin Onboard: What We Know So Far
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/what-is-known-so-far-about-deadly-business-jet-crash-in-tver-region-1112827671.html
August 23, 2023, 6:29 PM
An Embraer Legacy business jet went down near the village of Kuzhenkino in Russia's Tver region, about 300 kilometers away from Moscow, earlier on Wednesday.
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BRICS Offers Alternative Model as US Hegemony Fades
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/brics-offers-alternative-model-as-us-hegemony-fades-1112825485.html
August 23, 2023, 6:27 PM
The leaders of the BRICS nations addressed the 15th Summit on the second day of the event. What's the essence of the leaders' message?
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Ukrainian's Elite 82nd Brigade Has ‘Serious Weakness’ in Military Hardware
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/ukrainians-elite-82nd-brigade-has-serious-weakness-in-military-hardware-1112821822.html
August 23, 2023, 5:45 PM
The 82nd Brigade is said to be among “the last major units” available to the Ukrainian command that is desperately trying to do something about Kiev’s botched counteroffensive.
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Iran’s New Mohajer-10 Drone Shows It’s ‘Achieved Deterrence Without Nuclear Weapons’ - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/irans-new-mohajer-10-drone-shows-its-achieved-deterrence-without-nuclear-weapons---expert-1112822702.html
August 23, 2023, 5:42 PM
Long accused by the US and Israel of secretly seeking to build nuclear weapons, Iran has instead pioneered a host of new conventional weaponry, from hypersonic missiles to combat drones and air defense systems. But that closing of the technological gap between East and West is exactly what the West fears, an expert said.
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Wagner Chief Prigozhin Listed Among Passengers in Tver Region Jet Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/private-plane-crashes-in-russias-tver-region-10-people-killed---emergencies-ministry-1112825228.html
August 23, 2023, 5:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A private plane en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed in the Tver Region on Wednesday, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said, adding that the incident killed all 10 people aboard.
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Republican Primary Debate: Where Do They Stand on Ukraine and China?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/republican-primary-debate-where-do-they-stand-on-ukraine-and-china-1112821063.html
August 23, 2023, 5:10 PM
The first Republican presidential primary debate will take place on August 24 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Who are the eight GOP hopefuls who are to cross swords on Wednesday?
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Navigation Through Suez Canal Fully Resumed After Tanker Collision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/navigation-through-suez-canal-fully-resumed-after-tanker-collision-1112823909.html
August 23, 2023, 4:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Navigation in the Suez Canal has been fully resumed in both directions after the disruption of the traffic following the collision of two tankers earlier in the day, the Suez Canal Authority said on Wednesday.
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Police Responding to Active Shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Public Safety Department
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/police-responding-to-active-shooting-in-pittsburgh-pennsylvania---public-safety-department-1112823560.html
August 23, 2023, 4:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Police are responding to an active shooting situation in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the city’s public safety department said on Wednesday.
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US Approves $500M Sale of F-16 Infrared Systems to Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/us-approves-500m-sale-of-f-16-infrared-systems-to-taiwan-1112822336.html
August 23, 2023, 3:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of State approved on Wednesday $500 million worth of F-16 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems and related equipment to Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the United States, according to a release from the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
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BRICS Countries Adopt Document Containing Principles of Enlargement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/brics-countries-agree-on-enlargement-adopt-document-containing-principles-of-enlargement-1112821740.html
August 23, 2023, 2:29 PM
The 15th BRICS summit takes place on August 22-24 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is attended by a significant number of non-Western nations’ leaders. Dozens of countries expressed their willingness to join the organization.
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Xi Says BRICS States Should Step Up as Mediators in Pressing Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/xi-says-brics-states-should-step-up-as-mediators-in-pressing-issues-1112820833.html
August 23, 2023, 2:23 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - BRICS member states should proactively offer their mediation services for pressing issues and promote their political resolution, Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping stated on Wednesday.
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Which Are the World's Largest Economies?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/which-are-the-worlds-largest-economies-1112817757.html
August 23, 2023, 1:58 PM
The veritable economic onslaught unleashed by the United States and its allies upon Russia amid the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict has apparently led to consequences that the strategists in the White House and Brussels did not anticipate or desire.
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Activists Flood Seoul’s Streets to Oppose Release of Fukushima Radioactive Wastewater
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/activists-flood-seouls-streets-to-oppose-release-of-fukushima-radioactive-wastewater-1112819427.html
August 23, 2023, 1:58 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced earlier this week that the process of the treated Fukushima water being discharged would begin on August 24.
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Two in Five Canadians Say Trudeau Government Responsible for Housing Crisis – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/two-in-five-canadians-say-trudeau-government-responsible-for-housing-crisis--poll-1112819757.html
August 23, 2023, 1:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being blamed for the country’s ongoing housing crisis by 40% of Canadians, a Léger poll revealed on Wednesday.
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Russia Intercepts Norwegian Aircraft Approaching Border Over Barents Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/russia-intercepts-norwegian-aircraft-approaching-border-over-barents-sea-1112820505.html
August 23, 2023, 1:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian MiG-29 fighter jet intercepted a Norwegian P-8A Poseidon base patrol aircraft flying towards Russia's airspace over the Barents Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Zelensky Says Counteroffensive 'Very Hard' for Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/zelensky-says-counteroffensive-very-hard-for-ukrainian-forces-1112820283.html
August 23, 2023, 1:45 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian counteroffensive was proceeding with great difficulties due to "thousands of mines" planted by the Russian armed forces.
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New Laws Due to Prevent Chinese Companies or Citizens From Buying Land in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/new-laws-due-to-prevent-chinese-companies-or-citizens-from-buying-land-in-us-1112816293.html
August 23, 2023, 1:41 PM
State lawmakers in the US have sought to adopt discriminatory laws that would hamper the ability of Chinese nationals and enterprises to purchase land in the United States.
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Swiss Firm Faces Probe Over Failed Deal to Sell Ukraine-Bound Leopard Tanks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/swiss-probe-firm-over-deal-to-sell-ukraine-bound-leopard-tanks-1112813604.html
August 23, 2023, 12:59 PM
Swiss President Ignazio Cassis earlier pledged that his country would not supply weapons to Ukraine despite “persistent” pressure.
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India Becomes First to Successfully Land Spacecraft on Moon's South Pole
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/india-becomes-first-to-successfully-land-spacecraft-on-moons-south-pole-1112817699.html
August 23, 2023, 12:51 PM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India becomes the first in the world to successfully land a spacecraft — Chandrayaan-3 module with a lunar rover on board — on the South Pole of the Moon, according to the footage broadcast by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday.
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Foreigners to Be Able to Withdraw Investment Dividends in Production, Technology
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/foreigners-to-be-able-to-withdraw-investment-dividends-in-production-technology-1112817118.html
August 23, 2023, 12:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Foreigners will be able to withdraw dividends from investments in production and technology development in Russia made after April 1, 2023, the Russian Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 180 Troops in Donetsk Direction in Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/ukraine-loses-up-to-180-troops-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-24-hours-1112816170.html
August 23, 2023, 12:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 180 servicemen and 10 pieces of military equipment in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Russia Destroys Air Target Detection Radar Station Near Zaporozhye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/russia-destroys-air-target-detection-radar-station-near-zaporozhye-1112815939.html
August 23, 2023, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops wiped out a Ukrainian radar station for detecting and tracking air targets near the city of Zaporozhye, the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Wednesday.
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Now Economically Weaker Than Before: US Just Cannot Satisfy Ukraine’s Financial Hunger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/now-economically-weaker-than-before-us-just-cannot-satisfy-ukraines-financial-hunger-1112812680.html
August 23, 2023, 11:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The White House should focus on solving its domestic problems instead of providing Kiev with a new financial package, Kevin Roberts, the president of the US research institute Heritage Foundation, said during an appearance on American television.
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South Korea Conducts First Air Defense Drills in Six Years Amid War Games With US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/south-korea-conducts-first-air-defense-drills-in-six-years-amid-war-games-with-us-1112809429.html
August 23, 2023, 11:29 AM
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo earlier said that the exercise is part of a larger drill to test Seoul’s response to potential challenges, such as “advanced” nuclear missile strikes, cyber attacks, and drone raids.
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Indian PM, S. Africa President Hail BRICS Expansion and Space Projects, Slam Dollar Hegemony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/brics-nations-must-create-space-exploration-consortium---modi-1112814677.html
August 23, 2023, 11:25 AM
Leaders of BRICS nations delivered addressed to the audience of the 15th summit of organization that takes place in Johannesburg.
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Putin Praises Five BRICS Nations for Firm Stance on Global Arena, Defending World Majority
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/five-brics-countries-took-firm-stance-on-global-arena-defend-interests-of-world-majority---putin-1112812427.html
August 23, 2023, 9:59 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the audience of the 15th BRICS summit, highlighting the most crucial issues of global policy and economic cooperation.
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Ex-CIA Vet: Ukraine Blames Foreign Journalists for Botched Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/1112808168.html
August 23, 2023, 9:52 AM
Kiev's repeated touting of its readiness to break through Russian defensive lines turned out to be a mistaken move, Larry Johnson, a retired CIA intelligence officer, told Sputnik.
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Russia Prevents Kiev's UAV Terrorist Attack Attempt on Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/russia-prevents-kievs-uav-terrorist-attack-attempt-on-belgorod-region-1112812107.html
August 23, 2023, 9:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense systems destroyed a Ukrainian aircraft-type drone over the territory of the Belgorod Region, and there were no casualties or damage, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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BRICS Leaders Address Summit Audience
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/brics-leaders-address-summit-audience-1112808522.html
August 23, 2023, 9:32 AM
BRICS is a platform for cooperation among the world's largest non-Western economies, namely, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. They have been hailed for the club's inclusive approach.
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Donetsk Mayor Says City Center Under Massive Shelling
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/donetsk-mayor-says-city-center-under-massive-shelling-1112809041.html
August 23, 2023, 7:38 AM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - The center of the Donetsk city is under massive shelling, with the border between Voroshylovskyi and Kievskyi districts is at risk, Mayor Alexey Kulemzin said on Wednesday.
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Nations Seeking BRICS Membership Want to Avoid Dependence on Superpowers - S. African Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/states-eager-to-join-brics-to-avoid-dependence-on-superpowers---s-african-minister-1112807636.html
August 23, 2023, 5:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Countries are looking to join BRICS for a mutual partnership that does not make them subordinate to superpowers, Sihle Zikalala, South Africa's minister of public works and infrastructure, told Sputnik.
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Lockheed Martin Wins $606.8Mln F-35 Contract
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/lockheed-martin-wins-6068mln-f-35-contract-1112804982.html
August 23, 2023, 4:31 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth more than $600 million for materials in support of maintaining on-time production of 173 F-35 jets, the Defense Department said in a press release.
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McCarthy Vows to Launch September Impeachment if Biden Fails to Provide 'Requested' Docs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/mccarthy-vows-to-launch-september-impeachment-if-biden-fails-to-provide-requested-docs-1112804647.html
August 23, 2023, 4:11 AM
House Republicans have been calling for impeachment proceedings against US President Joe Biden for months over allegations of financial misconduct during the Obama years. While initial calls were dulled, new reports suggest the initiative may be picked up once Congress comes back in session.
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Rocket Carrying Russia's Progress MS-24 Craft to ISS Launches From Baikonur Spaceport
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/rocket-carrying-russias-progress-ms-24-craft-to-iss-launches-from-baikonur-spaceport-1112804414.html
August 23, 2023, 3:10 AM
KOROLYOV, Russia (Sputnik) - A Russian Soyuz-2.1a rocket carrying the Progress MS-24 cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies and new equipment to the International Space Station (ISS) has launched from the Baikonur spaceport, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the mission control center on Wednesday.
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Two Tankers Collide in Suez Canal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/two-tankers-collide-in-suez-canal-1112804292.html
August 23, 2023, 3:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The BW Lesmes tanker carrying liquefied natural gas has collided with the Burri oil products tanker in the Suez Canal, the Marine Traffic tracking service said on Tuesday, citing an eye-witness.
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Trump-Less Debate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/trump-less-debate-1112804110.html
August 23, 2023, 2:38 AM
Trump's absence from the looming GOP debate does not appear to be simply a political stunt; in fact, many have suggested it's part of a revenge tactic against the hosting Fox network.
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Russia Strikes Down Two Drones, Jams Third UAV Dispatched by Ukraine to Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/russia-strikes-down-two-drones-jams-third-uav-dispatched-by-ukraine-to-moscow-1112803920.html
August 23, 2023, 1:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine attacked Moscow using three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight, of which two were shot down by air defenses and the third jammed by means of radio and electronic warfare equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said early on Wednesday.
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Just 22 People Needed to Colonize Mars But One Personality Type Should Stay Out - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/just-22-people-needed-to-colonize-mars-but-one-personality-type-should-stay-out---study-1112803418.html
August 23, 2023, 1:21 AM
The simulation tested four different personality types to see how each would fare in the colony—one in particular stood out to researchers.
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US Military Recruiting Woes Stem From Unending Wars, Not Likely to End Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/us-military-recruiting-woes-stem-from-unending-wars-not-likely-to-end-soon-1112803628.html
August 23, 2023, 12:35 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A proposal to allow prospective US military recruits to use calculators during entrance exams will not boost enlistment numbers when the root cause of the problem is America's role in unending wars and poor leadership, experts told Sputnik.
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McCarthy Rips Impacts of ‘Bidenomics’ on US Parents Shopping for New School Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/mccarthy-rips-impacts-of-bidenomics-on-us-parents-shopping-for-new-school-year-1112803033.html
August 23, 2023, 12:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden’s economic policy is costing parents shopping for back-to-school supplies for their children in the United States, US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said in a statement.
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Putin Holds Working Meeting With Acting Chiefs of Zaporozhye, Lugansk People's Republic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230823/putin-holds-working-meeting-with-acting-chief-of-lugansk-peoples-republic-1112802899.html
August 23, 2023, 12:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a working meeting with Leonid Pasechnik, the acting head of the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), in the Kremlin.
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Severe Storm Brings Heavy Rain to Texas as Officials Warn of Flash Fooding, Tornadoes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/severe-storm-brings-heavy-rain-to-texas-as-officials-warn-of-flash-fooding-tornadoes-1112801816.html
August 22, 2023, 11:20 PM
As California and Nevada deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary, Texas will be experiencing a similar cyclone this week, with officials warning residents flash flooding and potential tornadoes.
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Taiwan Reportedly Expects to Receive First Batch of Abrams Tanks From US Next Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/taiwan-reportedly-expects-to-receive-first-batch-of-abrams-tanks-from-us-next-year-1112802402.html
August 22, 2023, 10:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Taiwan reportedly expects to receive the first 38 of M1A2T Abrams tanks it has ordered from the United States in 2024.
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GOP Pack-Leader Trump to Miss Debate as There's 'Less to Lose by Not Showing Up'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/gop-pack-leader-trump-to-miss-debate-as-theres-less-to-lose-by-not-showing-up-1112801601.html
August 22, 2023, 9:24 PM
Former US President Donald Trump had already planned to miss the first Republican primary debate since he is unquestionably the leading GOP candidate, but his impending arrest in Georgia the following day adds a new layer of volatility to the already-fragile state of US politics, a prominent commentator told Sputnik.
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Biden Reinstates Offshore Drilling Rules Designed to Prevent Deepwater Horizon Disaster
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/biden-reinstates-offshore-drilling-rules-designed-to-prevent-deepwater-horizon-disaster-1112800859.html
August 22, 2023, 8:43 PM
The Biden administration has restored a set of offshore drilling safety regulations put in place in the wake of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, which his predecessor, Donald Trump, had removed. The move comes as the White House looks to buttress domestic oil production due to its boycott of Russian energy exports.
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Israel Fired 8 Cruise Missiles at Damascus Outskirts on Monday - Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/israel-fired-8-cruise-missiles-at-damascus-outskirts-on-monday---russian-military-1112800735.html
August 22, 2023, 7:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Israeli F-16 fighter jets fired eight cruise missiles at Damascus outskirts on Monday from airspace above the Golan Heights, Vadim Kulit, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Tuesday.
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What is the Fastest Fighter Jet in the World Today
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/what-is-the-fastest-fighter-jet-in-the-world-today-1112789685.html
August 22, 2023, 7:30 PM
Ever since the first aircraft took flight in the beginning of the 20th century, aeronautical engineers all over the globe have been striving to build a plane that would fly the fastest, with their efforts becoming even more urgent when it became apparent that aircraft can be used in warfare.
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Leaders' Speeches Show High Degree of Consolidation and Unanimity Within BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230822/leaders-speeches-show-high-degree-of-consolidation-and-unanimity-within-the-brics-1112797963.html
August 22, 2023, 7:25 PM
Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa delivered their speeches at the first day of the BRICS Summit 2023 in South Africa's Johannesburg.
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