Australia Receives F-35 Jets Deployed by Japan Abroad for 1st Time Ever - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/australia-receives-f-35-jets-deployed-by-japan-abroad-for-1st-time-ever---defense-ministry-1112948202.html
August 28, 2023, 4:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Australia has welcomed two F-35A fighter jets from Japan on its military base in Tokyo's first ever deployment of these aircraft abroad, the Australian Department of Defense said on Monday.
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Trump Trial in January 6 Case Will Not Extend Into 2026 - Judge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/trump-trial-in-january-6-case-will-not-extend-into-2026---judge-1112947814.html
August 28, 2023, 3:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Federal judge Tanya Chutkan, who presides over the criminal case of former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the January 6 events at the US Capital, rejected on Monday a request from Trump's legal team that his trial be held in 2026.
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Putin Plans to Make International Trips in Fall - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/putin-plans-to-make-international-trips-in-fall---kremlin-1112947095.html
August 28, 2023, 2:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to make international trips in the fall, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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West Wanted to Create ‘Second Ukraine’ Out of Belarus - Russian Security Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/west-wanted-to-create-second-ukraine-out-of-belarus---russian-security-council-1112946708.html
August 28, 2023, 1:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West wanted to create a “second Ukraine” out of Belarus even before Russia’s special military operation, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexey Shevtsov stated.
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Why US Commerce Secretary's Visit to China Unlikely to Break Ice
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/why-us-commerce-secretarys-visit-to-china-unlikely-to-break-ice-1112945786.html
August 28, 2023, 1:37 PM
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo embarked on a trip to Beijing on Sunday to stress the importance of Sino-American economic ties in the aftermath of new curbs against the People's Republic introduced by President Joe Biden earlier this month.
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Ukraine Loses Over 185 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/ukraine-loses-over-185-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1112946048.html
August 28, 2023, 1:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev has lost more than 185 troops in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Passage of Ship Along ‘Grain Corridor’ Unrelated to Talks With Russia - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/passage-of-ship-along-grain-corridor-unrelated-to-talks-with-russia---kremlin-1112945559.html
August 28, 2023, 12:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The passage of the second ship along the ‘grain corridor’ is unrelated to talks with Russia on the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Republican Congress Leader Slams Biden's 'Culture of Corruption'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/republican-congress-leader-slams-bidens-culture-of-corruption-1112939991.html
August 28, 2023, 12:51 PM
The Biden family's network of foreign clients — at first dismissed by the mainstream media as a "conspiracy theory" during the 2020 election campaign — is gradually coming to light. But will the US President face impeachment?
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Talks on Trilateral Deal on Grain Initiative Ongoing, No Agreements Yet - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/talks-on-trilateral-deal-on-grain-initiative-ongoing-no-agreements-yet---kremlin-1112945186.html
August 28, 2023, 12:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Substantive agreements on possible perspectives of a trilateral grain deal between Russia, Turkiye and Qatar do not exist at the moment but various discussions are ongoing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Biden Too Old to Serve Second Term – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/biden-too-old-to-serve-second-term--poll-1112941500.html
August 28, 2023, 12:25 PM
US voters have repeatedly remained downbeat about Joe Biden's physical and mental competence to perform his duties, especially in light of next year's presidential election.
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Lost In Translation: NATO Instructors Name Main Challenge in Training Ukrainian Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/lost-in-translation-nato-instructors-name-main-challenge-in-training-ukrainian-soldiers-1112943458.html
August 28, 2023, 11:52 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) — German, Dutch and Danish officers gathered in Germany to train Ukrainian military personnel "did not expect that the lack of competent translators would become the main problem," an English newspaper reported.
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Chinese Stocks on the Rise After Beijing’s Measures to ‘Boost Investor Confidence’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/chinese-stocks-on-the-rise-after-beijings-measures-to-boost-investor-confidence-1112939382.html
August 28, 2023, 11:39 AM
One of the investor-friendly steps was the China Securities Regulatory Commission slashing a levy on the country’s stock trades for the first time since the 2008 global financial crisis.
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Russia Hits Ukraine’s Aviation Weapons, Ammunition Depot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/russia-hits-ukraines-aviation-weapons-ammunition-depot-on-sunday-night-1112943824.html
August 28, 2023, 11:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian ships with cruise missiles attacked a depot of aviation weapons and ammunition of the Ukrainian armed forces, the target was destroyed, the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Monday.
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Western Instructors Struggle to Teach Ukrainian Soldiers Trained in Soviet Era - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/western-instructors-struggle-to-teach-ukrainian-soldiers-trained-in-soviet-era---reports-1112943639.html
August 28, 2023, 10:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western instructors admit they have difficulties in training Ukrainian commanders who have already received basic training in Soviet times, a British news agency reported on Monday, citing Western military officers.
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Russia's Synergy Uni Creates Association of Private BRICS Educational Organizations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/russias-synergy-uni-creates-association-of-private-brics-educational-organizations-1112940895.html
August 28, 2023, 10:32 AM
The university announced the establishment of the association at the recent BRICS summit in South Africa. More than 124 partner organizations from India, China, Brazil and other countries have been invited to join.
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China, Singapore to Hold Joint Military Drills - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/china-singapore-to-hold-joint-military-drills---defense-ministry-1112943222.html
August 28, 2023, 10:29 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Singapore will hold a joint military exercise from late August to mid-September to boost military cooperation, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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CSTO Invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, China, Mongolia as Observers to Exercises in Belarus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/csto-invited-saudi-arabia-iran-china-mongolia-as-observers-to-exercises-in-belarus-1112942333.html
August 28, 2023, 10:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Representatives of Saudi Arabia, Iran, China and Mongolia invited as observers to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exercises in Belarus, Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov said on Monday.
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Russian Air Defense Downs Two Ukrainian Drones, Destroys Ukrainian Missile Over Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/russian-air-defense-downs-two-ukrainian-drones-destroys-ukrainian-missile-over-crimea-1112942018.html
August 28, 2023, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s air defense systems downed two Ukrainian drones over Crimea, the Defense Ministry stated. Earlier in the day, Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov said that two reconnaissance drones have been destroyed in the region.
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Russia Thwarts Ukraine’s Attempt to Stage Terrorist Drone Attack on Moscow Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/russia-thwarts-ukraines-attempt-to-stage-terrorist-drone-attack-on-moscow-region-1112938052.html
August 28, 2023, 6:21 AM
The Ukrainian army has been using unmanned aerial vehicles to target Russia’s central part against the backdrop of Kiev’s bungled counteroffensive.
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Russia's FSB Says Stopped Illegal Activity of Informant of US Embassy in Moscow - Shonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/russias-fsb-says-stopped-illegal-activity-of-informant-of-us-embassy-in-moscow-shonov-1112938312.html
August 28, 2023, 6:00 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had stopped the illegal activities of the informant of the US Embassy in Moscow and an ex-employee of the US Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russian citizen Robert Shonov.
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Japan's 1st Lunar Module Launch Postponed Due to Weather - Aerospace Agency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/japans-1st-lunar-module-launch-postponed-due-to-weather---aerospace-agency-1112937894.html
August 28, 2023, 5:16 AM
TOKYO, (Sputnik) - The launch of Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has been delayed due to weather conditions, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Monday.
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Putin-Erdogan Talks to Determine Future of Grain Deal - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/putin-erdogan-talks-to-determine-future-of-grain-deal---source-1112937533.html
August 28, 2023, 4:41 AM
ANKARA, (Sputnik) - The upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will largely determine the future of the grain deal, and the process will be monitored by the United Nations, a source involved in the negotiation process on the grain deal told Sputnik.
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Honduran Prosecutors Detain Mayor of Brus Laguna on Drug Trafficking Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/honduran-prosecutors-detain-mayor-of-brus-laguna-on-drug-trafficking-charges-1112937311.html
August 28, 2023, 3:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The law enforcement agencies of Honduras stopped the activities of three drug trafficking organizations as part of a special operation, the country's Public Prosecutor's Office said on Sunday, adding that among the detainees was the mayor of Brus Laguna municipality, Wilmer Manolo Wood.
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Libyan Gov’t Removes Foreign Minister From Office Due to Meeting With Israeli Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/libyan-govt-removes-foreign-minister-from-office-due-to-meeting-with-israeli-minister-1112937009.html
August 28, 2023, 2:17 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Abdul Hamid Al-Dbeibeh, head of the Government of National Unity of Libya sitting in Tripoli, removed on Sunday Foreign Minister Najla Al-Mangoush from office because of her meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in Italy.
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US Commerce Secretary Arrives in China on 4-Day Visit to Discuss Cooperation - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/us-commerce-secretary-arrives-in-china-on-4-day-visit-to-discuss-cooperation---reports-1112936863.html
August 28, 2023, 1:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has arrived in China to establish cooperation between Washington and Beijing in the field of business and tourism, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Russia’s Air Defense Destroys 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Bryansk Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230828/russias-air-defense-destroys-2-ukrainian-drones-over-bryansk-region---mod-1112936757.html
August 28, 2023, 1:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Ukrainian drones were shot down by the air defense systems over the Bryansk Region on Monday night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Thai Consumer Council Calls for Thorough Checks of Seafood Imported From Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/thai-consumer-council-calls-for-thorough-checks-of-seafood-imported-from-japan-1112936613.html
August 27, 2023, 11:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries should take strong measures to thoroughly check all seafood imported from Japan the Chairman of Thailand Consumer Council’s sub-committee on food, drugs and health products, Panuchote Thongyang, said on Sunday.
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US Airstrikes Kill 13 Al-Shabab Militants in Somalia - US Africa Command
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/us-airstrikes-kill-13-al-shabab-militants-in-somalia---us-africa-command-1112936480.html
August 27, 2023, 11:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Africa Command said on Sunday that at the request of the Somalian government, the US armed forces carried out an airstrike against the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, which resulted in the death of 13 militants of the group.
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Russia’s Lavrov Predicts Stronger BRICS Standing in G20 After Expansion
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/russias-lavrov-predicts-stronger-brics-standing-in-g20-after-expansion-1112936213.html
August 27, 2023, 10:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov predicts that the BRICS club of emerging economies will have a greater sway in G20 after adding new members.
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German Conservative Leader Backs Sending Cruise Missiles to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/german-conservative-leader-backs-sending-cruise-missiles-to-ukraine-1112936054.html
August 27, 2023, 9:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative Christian Democrats, said in an interview out Sunday that he was in favor of giving Ukraine the long-sought-after Taurus cruise missiles.
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Intense Battle Underway in Northern Donetsk Suburbs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/intense-battle-underway-in-northern-donetsk-suburbs-1112935915.html
August 27, 2023, 8:32 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Intense fighting was underway on Sunday night on the northern outskirts of Donetsk, the main city of the Donetsk People’s Republic, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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French Education Minister Announces Plan to Ban Abaya Dresses in School
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/french-education-minister-announces-plan-to-ban-abaya-dresses-in-school-1112935777.html
August 27, 2023, 7:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French Education Minister Gabriel Attal says the government will move ahead with a ban on Muslim abaya dresses in school this week, citing secular principles endorsed by the Republic.
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Chinese Newspaper Calls On British Museum to Return Looted Artifacts After Theft Scandal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/chinese-newspaper-calls-on-british-museum-to-return-looted-artifacts-after-theft-scandal-1112935473.html
August 27, 2023, 7:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China’s Global Times newspaper called on the British Museum on Sunday to give back thousands of looted Chinese relics over concerns that the London museum could no longer guarantee their safety.
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US Lawmakers Make Rare Visit to Northwestern Syria - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/us-lawmakers-make-rare-visit-to-northwestern-syria---reports-1112934724.html
August 27, 2023, 6:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A small group of US lawmakers ventured into conflict-torn northwestern Syria on Sunday in what is the first such visit in a decade, US media reported.
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Cyberpunk Future Nears as Scientists Find Way to Fuse Nanocircuits Onto Living Tissue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/cyberpunk-future-nears-as-scientists-find-way-to-fuse-nanocircuits-onto-living-tissue-1112933742.html
August 27, 2023, 6:55 PM
Scientists have spent decades contemplating and working on neurotechnologies and nanoelectronics to ‘enhance’ animal or human brains and bodies using electronic devices. But until very recently, such ideas have remained the stuff of science fiction (and mostly dystopian science fiction at that).
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How US Military Failed in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/how-us-military-failed-in-africa-1112932032.html
August 27, 2023, 5:56 PM
The US risks losing its grip in Africa, with its great power competitors quickly filling the gap, as per a recent report by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
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'Unsatisfactory': German Economy Remains Dire as Scholz Shuns Calls for More Borrowing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/unsatisfactory-german-economy-remains-dire-as-scholz-shuns-calls-for-more-borrowing-1112925527.html
August 27, 2023, 5:46 PM
Germany's business confidence has declined for the fourth straight month, raising concerns about its deepening economic challenges, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz defends his government's stance against taking on more debt.
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Iran Takes Giant Step Toward Nuclear Self-Sufficiency With Homegrown Cesium-137
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/iran-takes-giant-step-toward-nuclear-self-sufficiency-with-homegrown-cesium-137-1112931550.html
August 27, 2023, 4:57 PM
The Islamic Republic has spent decades pursuing peaceful nuclear energy as a means to ensuring its long-term energy independence. The US and its allies have leveled sanctions against the country over its nuclear program, claiming Tehran secretly wants to build a nuclear bomb. Iran says weapons of mass destruction are against the tenants of Islam.
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EU to Launch Civil-Military Mission in West Africa in Fall - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/eu-to-launch-civil-military-mission-in-west-africa-in-fall---reports-1112931915.html
August 27, 2023, 4:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union plans to launch an advisory and capacity-building mission in West Africa in fall that allegedly aims to roll back Islamist militancy on the Gulf of Guinea coast, media reported Sunday.
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Ukraine Begs for Soviet-Era Weapons as West's Air Defense Systems 'Disgraced'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/ukraine-begs-for-soviet-era-weapons-as-wests-air-defense-systems-disgraced-1112925840.html
August 27, 2023, 4:23 PM
As 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 more than 4,900 pieces of military equipment since June 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky recently entreated the West to send Ukraine missiles for Soviet-era anti-aircraft systems.
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Hundreds of US Airline Pilots Suspected of Being Unfit to Fly - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/hundreds-of-us-airline-pilots-suspected-of-being-unfit-to-fly---reports-1112931728.html
August 27, 2023, 4:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 600 US pilots licensed to operate passenger flights are under investigation for lying about their medical records, US press reported Sunday, citing officials and internal records.
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Do Clintons Seek to Steal Thunder From Team Biden & Cash in on Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/do-clintons-seek-to-steal-thunder-from-team-biden--cash-in-on-ukraine-1112930025.html
August 27, 2023, 3:57 PM
On Monday, the Clinton family announced a new fundraising initiative within the framework of their Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), naming the Ukraine conflict among the gathering's main topics. What are they up to?
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What to Know About the New BRICS Members
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/what-to-know-about-the-new-brics-members-1112915345.html
August 27, 2023, 2:51 PM
In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions and alliances, an abiding seismic shift is taking the form of national interest and the East-West divide. The BRICS bloc is emerging to take center stage; with the intriguing addition of six new member nations, the bloc is poised to redefine global dynamics.
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Watch Russian Artillery Using UAVs to Spot and Destroy Concealed Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/watch-russian-artillery-using-uavs-to-spot-and-destroy-concealed-ukrainian-forces-1112926342.html
August 27, 2023, 1:55 PM
In June, Ukraine attempted a counteroffensive that resulted in little more than heavy losses in manpower and military equipment supplied by the West. The latter proved useless in helping Kiev meet its objectives, much to the chagrin of Ukraine's Western partners.
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Greek Foreign Minister to Visit Turkiye on September 5 - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/greek-foreign-minister-to-visit-turkiye-on-september-5---foreign-ministry-1112926113.html
August 27, 2023, 1:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will visit Ankara on September 5 and meet with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, the Greek Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Docking to International Space Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/nasas-spacex-crew-7-docking-to-international-space-station-1112922685.html
August 27, 2023, 12:10 PM
The SpaceX Crew-7 mission aboard a Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, has been launched on Saturday to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Not a Proxy War? Zelensky Aide Confirms 'Secret' Meetings With NATO Brass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/not-a-proxy-war-zelensky-aide-confirms-secret-meetings-with-nato-brass-1112924429.html
August 27, 2023, 11:26 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov first characterized the Ukrainian crisis as a NATO "proxy war" against Russia in April 2022. The US and its allies vocally rejected the characterization. But a series of Pentagon leaks, combined with statements made by Ukrainian officials themselves, have served to confirm the validity of Lavrov's assessment.
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Pakistan Praises Denmark's Plan to Criminalize Quran-Burning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/pakistan-praises-denmarks-plan-to-criminalize-quran-burning-1112923790.html
August 27, 2023, 11:06 AM
Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard unveiled a plan earlier in the week to put an end to the desecration of religious texts, such as the Quran or the Bible, in the country by expanding the existing ban on the burning of foreign flags.
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Wagner Head Prigozhin Identified Among Passengers of Crashed Jet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/wagner-head-prigozhin-identified-among-passengers-of-crashed-jet-1112924812.html
August 27, 2023, 10:37 AM
A business jet carrying Prigozhin, six other passengers and three crew went down near a remote town in Russia's Tver region on Wednesday evening. Russian aviation authorities and law enforcement, including the Investigative Committee, launched probes into the incident.
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Euro Shows Lowest-Ever Share in International Settlements - SWIFT
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/euro-shows-lowest-ever-share-in-international-settlements---swift-1112922800.html
August 27, 2023, 10:17 AM
The Euro has dipped in an unprecedented display of its decline in global payments through SWIFT, highlighting a shift in preference towards the greenback and the Chinese yuan.
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Trump's Georgia Mug Shot Supercharges Fundraising, Raking in $7.1 Million - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/trumps-georgia-mug-shot-supercharges-fundraising-raking-in-71-million---report-1112921652.html
August 27, 2023, 9:44 AM
Ex-POTUS Donald Trump appears to be successfully using his legal woes to his advantage. After having been indicted on four occasions in the last five months, not only have Republicans rallied around him, but his polling lead in the GOP presidential primary surged.
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NATO's Strategy on Ukraine Failed - Former Italian PM Conte
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/former-italian-prime-minister-says-natos-strategy-on-ukraine-failed-1112922130.html
August 27, 2023, 8:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's strategy regarding the conflict in Ukraine has not led to the outcome desired by the alliance, and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia have not crippled its economy, former Italian Prime Minister and leader of the opposition 5 Stelle (Five Star) Movement party, Giuseppe Conte, said.
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Tucker Carlson Rips 'Villain' US Envoy to Hungary, Says America is Run By 'Lunatics'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/tucker-carlson-rips-villain-us-envoy-to-hungary-says-america-is-run-by-lunatics-1112920474.html
August 27, 2023, 7:52 AM
Renowned US television host Tucker Carlson delivered a speech in Budapest apologizing on behalf of the United States over American ambassador David Pressman's critique of Hungary, and the envoy’s attempts to impose an LGBTQ agenda on the country of strong Christian values. The compelling speech went viral on X, formerly Twitter.
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Ramaswamy Raises Profile After Besting Household Names in Republican Debate - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/ramaswamy-raises-profile-after-besting-household-names-in-republican-debate---expert-1112921948.html
August 27, 2023, 7:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has become a breakout candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination after outshining far more familiar faces in the party's first presidential primary debate this week, Patrick Basham, director of the Democracy Institute think tank, told Sputnik.
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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variants
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/what-to-know-about-the-new-covid-19-variants-1112895460.html
August 27, 2023, 7:03 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic remains dynamic as new variants like EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and BA.2.86 arise. Understanding their prevalence and potential impact is vital in our ongoing efforts to stay safe. In response to these evolving strains, experts have stressed the importance of vigilance and preventive measures to protect public health.
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Russian Air Defense Shoots Down 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Bryansk, Kursk Regions - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/russian-air-defense-shoots-down-2-ukrainian-drones-over-bryansk-kursk-regions---mod-1112921083.html
August 27, 2023, 6:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine tried to attack Russian territory with aircraft-type drones and the Russian air defense systems shot down two drones over the Bryansk and Kursk regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Three US Marines Killed in Aircraft Crash in Australia - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/us-marines-rescued-after-helicopter-crash-in-australia---reports-1112920358.html
August 27, 2023, 5:35 AM
A V-22 Osprey military aircraft carrying about 20 US Marines crashed during the Predators Run exercises off the coast of the northern Australian city of Darwin.
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Russian Film Festival Opens in China on Sunday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/russian-film-festival-opens-in-china-on-sunday-1112920730.html
August 27, 2023, 5:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A week-long Russian Film Festival will open in China on Sunday, offering free offline screenings organized by the Russian state movie agency Roskino, with the support of the Russian Culture Ministry and the China Film Art Research Center.
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Shooting in Jacksonville, FL Leaves Three Dead
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/shooting-in-jacksonville-fl-leaves-three-dead-1112918066.html
August 27, 2023, 3:58 AM
A gunman in Jacksonville, Florida killed three people on Saturday after he entered a Dollar General with a gun and body armor in a racially motivated attack, police say.
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Lebanese Army Says Israeli Military Boat Entered Lebanon’s Territorial Waters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/lebanese-army-says-israeli-military-boat-entered-lebanons-territorial-waters-1112917967.html
August 27, 2023, 3:49 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Lebanese army said on Saturday that an Israeli military boat had entered the country's territorial waters near the southern Lebanese city of Naqoura.
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Iranian Defense Ministry Says European Countries Want to Buy Iranian Drones - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/iranian-defense-ministry-says-european-countries-want-to-buy-iranian-drones---reports-1112917818.html
August 27, 2023, 1:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A number of Western countries have approached the Iranian military department with a desire to acquire Iranian combat drones, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Saturday, citing the spokesperson for the defense ministry, Brig. Gen. Reza Talaee Nik.
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Videos Show Blasts at Romanian Gas Station That Killed 1, Injure Dozens
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/videos-show-blasts-at-romanian-gas-station-that-killed-1-injure-dozens-1112917658.html
August 27, 2023, 12:48 AM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Four explosions hit a gas station in a Bucharest suburb on Saturday night, leaving at least one person dead and dozens of others wounded, officials said.
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Prominent Russian Filmmaker Gleb Panfilov Dead at 89
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/prominent-russian-filmmaker-gleb-panfilov-dead-at-89-1112917335.html
August 27, 2023, 12:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Renowned Russian filmmaker Gleb Panfilov died at the age of 89, the director of Moscow’s Lenkom Theater told Sputnik.
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Former Price is Right Host Bob Barker, Dead at 99
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230827/price-is-right-host-bob-barker-dead-at-99-1112916717.html
August 27, 2023, 12:13 AM
Barker was known for his optimistic energy, quick wit and charming demeanor. He taped The Price is Right five times a week, even in his later years as his age exceeded 80.
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Nigeriens Rally in Niamey in Support of Military Leadership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/nigeriens-rally-in-niamey-in-support-of-military-leadership-1112916395.html
August 26, 2023, 8:52 PM
NIAMEY (Sputnik) - A large crowd of Nigeriens greeted military leaders at a rally supporting Niger's new leadership that took place on Saturday at a stadium in the national capital of Niamey, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Video: Huge Blast Hits Sudan's Capital Khartoum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/video-huge-blast-hits-sudans-capital-khartoum-1112916267.html
August 26, 2023, 7:52 PM
KHARTOUM (Sputnik) - A huge blast hit the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Saturday afternoon, sources told Sputnik, with video footage showing a massive fireball and black plumes of smoke billowing above the city.
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Iran Wants More Maritime Cooperation With Russia, China to Bust Through Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/iran-wants-more-maritime-cooperation-with-russia-china-to-bust-through-sanctions-1112915929.html
August 26, 2023, 7:02 PM
The Islamic Republic has ramped up cooperation with Russia and China dramatically in recent years, signing a 25-year cooperation pact with Beijing in 2021, and putting the finishing touches on a similar agreement with Moscow earlier this year. Iran joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in July, and acceded to the BRICS bloc on Thursday.
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Which EU Countries Have Most Ukrainian Refugees?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/which-eu-countries-have-most-ukrainian-refugees-1112867187.html
August 26, 2023, 6:55 PM
Europe is grappling with an unprecedented influx of over 5.8 million Ukrainian refugees, escaping NATO’s proxy war against Russia in their country, prompting strained resources and swift action from the EU. However, the continent is facing the complex task of sheltering and sustaining this displaced population.
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At Least 7 Injured in Shooting at Caribbean Parade in Boston - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/at-least-7-injured-in-shooting-at-caribbean-parade-in-boston---reports-1112915227.html
August 26, 2023, 6:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least seven people were wounded in a shooting on Saturday morning on the outskirts of a Caribbean culture parade in Boston, US media reported, citing local police.
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How Do BRICS Stack Up Against G7?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/how-do-brics-stack-up-against-g7-1112913972.html
August 26, 2023, 6:35 PM
BRICS announced a historic expansion of its membership this week, incorporating six new countries into the bloc. How do BRICS economies compare to the G7 group of wealthy industrialized nations?
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No, Biden Can't Wage Forever War in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/no-biden-cant-wage-forever-war-in-ukraine-1112913227.html
August 26, 2023, 6:25 PM
Biden administration officials appear to be fixing for a new "forever war" in Ukraine, as per the US mainstream press. Does Washington have enough resources for a protracted conflict?
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Ex-Ukrainian Prosecutor Sacked for Sniffing Out Biden Corruption Breaks Silence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/ex-ukrainian-prosecutor-sacked-for-sniffing-out-biden-corruption-breaks-silence-1112912983.html
August 26, 2023, 6:23 PM
Damning recent whistleblower testimony confirming that Hunter Biden and his business partners received $7.3 million from Burisma, ostensibly to shelter the Ukrainian energy company from a probe into suspected money laundering, by pulling strings with his powerful father, has led to growing calls among GOP lawmakers for an impeachment inquiry.
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Russian Economy Projected to Grow 2.5% in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/russian-economy-projected-to-grow-25-in-2023-1112912731.html
August 26, 2023, 4:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian economy is expected to grow by about 2.5% this year on the back of the government's efforts to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said in an interview out Saturday.
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EU Top Banker Lagarde Predicts Long-Term Downturn, Insists German Economy 'Not Broken'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/eus-top-banker-lagarde-predicts-long-term-downturn-insists-german-economy-not-broken-1112912201.html
August 26, 2023, 4:34 PM
Countries around the world were thrust into a period of dramatic economic turbulence last year after the long-running crisis in Donbass escalated into a full-on NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine, with Europe bearing the brunt of the burden and falling into recession after voluntarily stripping themselves of access to Russian energy.
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Prigozhin's Plane Crash: Summary of Everything We Know
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/prigozhins-plane-crash-summary-of-everything-we-know-1112910037.html
August 26, 2023, 4:10 PM
A jet carrying PMC Wagner chief Evgeny Prigozhin, Wagner deputy commander Dmitry Utkin, and eight other passengers and crew crashed in Russia's Tver region Wednesday evening. What happened? How have Russian authorities responded? How did Western officials react? With several days passing since the incident, Sputnik summarizes everything we know.
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US-Born Orthodox Priest: Why Western Christians Seek Shelter in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/us-born-orthodox-priest-why-western-christians-seek-shelter-in-russia-1112910395.html
August 26, 2023, 3:26 PM
Father Joseph Gleason, an American-born Orthodox priest, moved to Russia with his wife and eight children in 2017. He is now helping other Westerners settle down in a land where traditional family values and Christian faith are respected.
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Here We Go Again? Biden to Ask for More Cash for Vaccines Amid Mutant Variant Spike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/here-we-go-again-biden-to-ask-for-more-cash-for-vaccines-amid-mutant-variant-spike-1112909222.html
August 26, 2023, 3:11 PM
President Joe Biden asked Congress to greenlight more billions as part of his spending spree earlier in the month. The Democratic POTUS’ request amounts to $40 billion in additional spending, with more than half of that earmarked for the Kiev regime. The supplemental funding request at the time did not include COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Ukraine's Pilots 'Won't Be Competent to Fly F-16s,' Let Alone Boost Kiev's Offensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/ukraines-pilots-wont-be-competent-to-fly-f-16s-let-alone-boost-kievs-offensive-1112907390.html
August 26, 2023, 2:07 PM
Kiev is to receive US-made F-16 fighter jets, according to the deal between NATO powers and Ukraine. Washington will begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain the aircraft, the Pentagon’s press secretary announced, adding that "following English language training for pilots in September, F-16 flying training is expected to begin in October."
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Watch Russian FPV Attack Drone Eliminate Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/watch-russian-fpv-attack-drone-eliminate-ukrainian-troops-1112908638.html
August 26, 2023, 12:53 PM
The Russian Armed Forces skillfully use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) during the special military operation to accomplish assigned tasks without losing military personnel.
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Watch Ukrainian Punks Attack Group of Poles, Try to Force Them to Chant Fascist Slogan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/watch-ukrainian-punks-attack-group-of-poles-try-to-force-them-to-chant-fascist-slogan-1112908057.html
August 26, 2023, 12:15 PM
The Polish government has committed billions of euros in military and economic aid to Kiev, and eagerly taken in over 1.5 million refugees fleeing the Ukrainian crisis. However, a growing number of Poles have asked questions about Warsaw's role in fueling NATO's proxy war with Russia, and Ukrainian authorities' lionization of WWII-era fascists.
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Swedish PM Rules Out Ban on Burning of Religious Texts After Denmark's Move
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/swedish-pm-rules-out-ban-on-burning-of-religious-texts-after-denmarks-move-1112907665.html
August 26, 2023, 10:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Friday, Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said that the government intended to ban the burning of religious books in the country. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, in turn, said that the move was an important political signal that Denmark wanted to send to the world.
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Ultra Low Emissions Zone Controversy Heats Up in UK Ahead of Fee's Expansion in London
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/ultra-low-emissions-zone-controversy-heats-up-in-uk-ahead-of-fees-expansion-in-london-1112904845.html
August 26, 2023, 10:53 AM
Earlier in the year, a coalition of London councils opposing the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to all of the capital challenged the policy in court, decrying the damage it would inflict on the lives of residents and businesses. However, in iJuly the UK High Court ruled the expansion lawful.
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Russia Prevents Kiev's Attempted UAV Attack, Drone Destroyed Over Belgorod Region - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/russia-prevents-kievs-attempted-uav-attack-drone-destroyed-over-belgorod-region---moscow-1112904726.html
August 26, 2023, 7:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense systems destroyed a Ukrainian aircraft-type drone over the territory of the Belgorod Region, the defense ministry said on Saturday.
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Flagging Ukraine Counteroffensive Triggers Allies' Fears About Support Nosediving - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/flagging-ukraine-counteroffensive-triggers-allies-fears-about-support-nosediving---report-1112903607.html
August 26, 2023, 7:05 AM
The US and its allies have sunk billions-worth of military and economic support into the Ukraine quagmire. However, as the costs of propping up Kiev take their toll on the West, the counteroffensive by Ukraine’s military largely never got off the ground, with the effort resulting in severe losses in manpower and military equipment.
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Ukraine Closes Kiev-Pechersk Lavra For Theological Academy's Students
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/ukraine-closes-kiev-pechersk-lavra-for-theological-academys-students-1112904142.html
August 26, 2023, 6:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has equated students and teachers of Kiev Theological Schools with visitors to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and banned access to the territory of the monastery and the buildings of the Kiev Theological Academy and Seminary, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) said.
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France and EU to Spend 200 Million Euros to Destroy Wine Surpluses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/france-and-eu-to-spend-200-million-euros-to-destroy-wine-surpluses-1112903372.html
August 26, 2023, 5:39 AM
The French government on Friday announced 200 million euros from an EU fund to eliminate excess wine production in a bid to curb price fluctuations and help producers who are losing revenue due to falling demand.
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Russia Successfully Tested Laser Gun - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/russia-successfully-tested-laser-gun---source-1112903489.html
August 26, 2023, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia conducted successful field tests of a laser gun, during which it destroyed several drones of various types, an informed source told Sputnik.
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Russian Armed Forces Repel Seven Attacks in Krasny Liman Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/russian-armed-forces-repel-seven-attacks-in-krasny-liman-direction-1112902702.html
August 26, 2023, 4:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian servicemen repelled and thwarted seven attacks by Ukrainian assault units in the Krasny Liman direction, Center grouping spokesman Alexander Savchuk told Sputnik.
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Two Republican Lawmakers Draft Letter Opposing More US Funding to Assist Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/two-republican-lawmakers-draft-letter-opposing-more-us-funding-to-assist-ukraine-1112902562.html
August 26, 2023, 4:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator J.D. Vance and Congressman Chip Roy drafted a letter they intend to send to the Office of Management and Budget to oppose President Joe Biden's request of an additional $24 billion in aid to Ukraine next year, according to a copy of the document obtained by US media.
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Expanded BRICS Has Big Economic Prospects Despite Possible Political Disagreements
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/expanded-brics-has-big-economic-prospects-despite-possible-political-disagreements-1112902355.html
August 26, 2023, 3:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The enlargement of BRICS could have big prospects for the economic development of member states, despite potential disagreements among them as regards the group's political role in the international arena, experts told Sputnik.
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Mug Shot Mania
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/mug-shot-mania-1112902134.html
August 26, 2023, 3:15 AM
After his fourth indictment, former US President Trump posed for his first mug shot after saying Georgia prosecutors insisted he give one for the record. In the previous cases, prosecutors agreed with his defense team that the booking photo was unnecessary because the former president and reality TV show host is easily recognizable.
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Paper Straws Contain More ‘Forever Chemicals’ Than Plastic, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/paper-straws-contain-more-forever-chemicals-than-plastic-study-finds-1112901774.html
August 26, 2023, 3:02 AM
Multiple states, including New York, California, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont and Washington have banned plastic straws, in addition to several cities like Washington, DC, and Atlanta. Multiple restaurant chains have also decided to stop using plastic straws voluntarily.
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Georgia Must Admit Responsibility for Aggression Against S.Ossetia in 2008 - President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/georgia-must-admit-responsibility-for-aggression-against-sossetia-in-2008---president-1112901981.html
August 26, 2023, 2:31 AM
TSKHNIVAL (Sputnik) - Georgia must recognize its responsibility for aggression and war crimes against South Ossetia in 2008, sign an agreement on the non-use of force and demarcate state borders, South Ossetia President Alan Gagloyev told Sputnik on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Russia's recognition of the republic's independence.
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US Restrictions on China Dictated by Ensuring Dominance in Pacific - Not Trade Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/us-restrictions-on-china-dictated-by-ensuring-dominance-in-pacific---not-trade-interests-1112900977.html
August 26, 2023, 1:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Recent Biden administration restrictions to impede China's advances in different domains are not dictated by its economic interests, but instead stem from an effort to maintain US dominance in the Western Pacific, experts told Sputnik.
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Indictments Against Trump Unlikely to Help Going Into General Election - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230826/indictments-against-trump-unlikely-to-help-going-into-general-election---poll-1112900559.html
August 26, 2023, 12:38 AM
Trump has been indicted four times since leaving office: In New York, for alleged falsifying of business records related to hush money payments; in Georgia, for alleged attempts to overturn the election; in Florida, for his alleged mishandling of classified documents; and in Washington, DC, for his alleged role in the Capitol riot.
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North Korea's Satellite Launch is Exercise of Right to Self Defense - Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230825/north-koreas-satellite-launch-is-exercise-of-right-to-self-defense---envoy-1112900764.html
August 25, 2023, 11:55 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - North Korea is exercising its right to self-defense with its latest satellite launch attempt earlier this week, North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song said on Friday.
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Niger Military Leaders Give French Ambassador 48 Hours to Leave Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230825/niger-military-leaders-give-french-german--us-ambassadors-48-hours-to-leave-country-1112900038.html
August 25, 2023, 10:23 PM
French companies are the principal owner of three major uranium mines in Niger, which has the richest uranium cores in Africa. Niger is the world’s seventh-largest producer of uranium in the world and the second-largest producer of Uranium for the European Union. Some 70% of electricity created in France is made using nuclear power.
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Scientists Suggest Orcas Not ‘Attacking’ Boats But ‘Playing’ as a Kind of Whale ‘Cultural Fad’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230825/scientists-suggest-orcas-not-attacking-boats-but-playing-as-a-kind-of-whale-cultural-fad-1112899843.html
August 25, 2023, 9:14 PM
A number of incidents have caught the attention of the media in recent months in which boats have suffered damage or even sunk during encounters with orcas. While these have been almost invariably reported as “attacks,” scientists are urging the public not to demonize the whales.
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Academic: Pacific Drills by US, Allies Seek to Reassert Bygone ‘Glory Days of Cold War’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230825/academic-pacific-drills-by-us-allies-seek-to-reassert-bygone-glory-days-of-cold-war-1112899580.html
August 25, 2023, 8:50 PM
US posturing in the Indo-Pacific region is based on attempts to revive a late-20th-century logic that is extremely dangerous in the present climate, a political scientist told Sputnik. Would-be US allies in the region should be wary of joining such a project.
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China Testing World's Most Powerful Coil Gun - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230825/china-testing-worlds-most-powerful-coil-gun---reports-1112899266.html
August 25, 2023, 8:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is testing the world's largest coil gun that is capable of accelerating a projectile weighing over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) to a speed of 700 kilometers per hour (435 miles per hour) in less than 0.05 seconds, Chinese media reported on Friday.
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