Tesla to Start Building Shanghai Battery Factory 'in Near Future'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/tesla-to-start-building-shanghai-battery-factory-in-near-future---tesla-china-chief-1113115784.html
September 4, 2023, 5:26 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - US billionaire Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla is planning to begin building a battery factory in Shanghai "in the near future," with the produced goods expected to be used mainly for export, Tesla China President Wang Hao said on Monday.
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Russian Aerospace Forces Shoot Down Ukrainian Mi-8 Helicopter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-aerospace-forces-shoot-down-ukrainian-mi-8-helicopter-1113113239.html
September 4, 2023, 5:11 PM
The Russian Armed Forces shot down a Ukrainian Mi-8 military helicopter, 24 drones, and three HIMARS multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) missiles over the past 24 hours, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Monday.
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Toxic Legacy of Japanese-Operated Wastewater Treatment Facility in Mexico
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/toxic-legacy-of-japanese-operated-wastewater-treatment-facility-in-mexico-1113110242.html
September 4, 2023, 5:10 PM
An environmental catastrophe is looming in Veracruz, Mexico, as a transnational sewage treatment company defies local laws and standard operating procedures, leading to alarming environmental violations, and has prompted a state intervention.
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Ultimate 'Survival Mode' Grips Mud-Drenched Burning Man Fest Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/ultimate-survival-mode-grips-mud-drenched-burning-man-fest-site-1113107814.html
September 4, 2023, 5:01 PM
The iconic Burning Man festival held annually in Black Rock City, Nevada, complete with its temporary metropolis for artistic self-expression, was transformed into the ultimate experience in self-reliance this year by torrential rains. The mud-soaked site left thousands stranded, with one death triggering an investigation.
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KFOR Mission to Hold 3-Day Military Drills in Kosovo This Week - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/kfor-mission-to-hold-3-day-military-drills-in-kosovo-this-week---reports-1113114808.html
September 4, 2023, 4:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) will conduct routine military exercises in the western part of the breakaway region from September 5-7, Kosovar media reported on Monday.
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European Carmakers Struggle to Catch Up with China's Lead on Electric Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/european-carmakers-struggle-to-catch-up-with-chinas-lead-on-electric-vehicles-1113105304.html
September 4, 2023, 4:50 PM
A cutting-edge crop of Chinese auto firms are taking advantage of new emissions laws to make inroads into the European car market with competitively-priced electric vehicles. Now established marques are looking for ways to fight back.
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What is the Russia-Turkiye Gas Hub and Why is It Important?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/what-is-the-russia-turkiye-gas-hub-and-why-is-it-important-1113114324.html
September 4, 2023, 4:30 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled on Monday that in the near future, Moscow and Ankara will complete negotiations on the creation of a gas hub in Turkiye to make the energy situation in the region more balanced. How are the gas hub talks going?
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Ukrainian Soldiers Afraid to Walk Across Kiev in Uniform - Captured Serviceman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/ukrainian-soldiers-afraid-to-walk-across-kiev-in-uniform---captured-serviceman-1113105382.html
September 4, 2023, 3:51 PM
It is dangerous and embarrassing for military personnel in Kiev to appear in the streets in uniform, as they may be mistaken for employees of military commissariats (territorial centers of recruitment), a captured Ukrainian soldier has complained.
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US Depleted Uranium Shells Will Poison Ukraine, Won’t Change Conflict’s Outcome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/us-depleted-uranium-shells-will-poison-ukraine-wont-change-conflicts-outcome-1113113379.html
September 4, 2023, 3:47 PM
Britain sparked an international outcry earlier this year when officials revealed that the Challenger 2 tanks sent to Ukraine would be equipped with depleted uranium (DU) shells. The US is now expected to follow suit with DU rounds for Ukraine’s Abrams. A Russian military observer explains why the toxic arms won’t change the situation at the front.
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Reznikov Resignation: What Are the Corruption Scandals & Failures Plaguing Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/what-are-the-corruption-scandals--failures-plaguing-the-kiev-regime-1113103252.html
September 4, 2023, 1:51 PM
As the US has spearheaded NATO’s drive to prop up the Kiev regime with an endless supply of weaponry in its proxy war against Russia, Moscow has repeatedly warned that the West is turning a blind eye to Ukrainian corruption. Last year, Washington admitted that Ukrainian government institutions were being eaten away at by "corrosive" corruption.
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Putin: Ukraine's Counteroffensive is Failure, Not Stalemate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russia-will-be-reliable-supplier-of-gas-and-continue-providing-gas-to-turkiye---putin-1113111521.html
September 4, 2023, 1:44 PM
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi.
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Sky-High Showdown: Su-34 Deployed Hypersonic Kinzhal 'Dagger' Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/sky-high-showdown-su-34-deployed-hypersonic-kinzhal-dagger-missile-1113101815.html
September 4, 2023, 1:03 PM
In a recent development, Russia has reportedly deployed its advanced Kinzhal hypersonic weapon, demonstrating its formidable combat capabilities as the special military operation in Ukraine continues and the Ukrainian counteroffensive remains stalled.
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Social Credit Lite? Unraveling Australia’s Orwellian Crackdown on Bank Clients
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/social-credit-lite-unraveling-australias-orwellian-crackdown-on-bank-clients-1113105776.html
September 4, 2023, 1:01 PM
The phenomenon of de-banking – the freeze or closure of personal or business accounts based on “reputational risks,” including views that may conflict with those of the government, has been gaining steam in many Western countries once touted as bastions of free speech and liberal democracy. Now, the Land Down Under seems to be the latest victim.
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Watch Russian Military Destroy Ukrainian Stronghold Near Krasny Liman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/watch-russian-military-destroy-ukrainian-stronghold-near-krasny-liman-1113101233.html
September 4, 2023, 12:39 PM
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces in early June after a number of postponements. The Russian Defense Ministry estimates that, as of 4 August, Ukraine's losses in the counteroffensive amounted to about 43,000 troops and 4,900 units of military equipment.
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Putin and Erdogan Hold Press Conference After Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/putin-and-erdogan-hold-press-conference-after-talks-1113105647.html
September 4, 2023, 12:31 PM
Earlier in the day, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi. During the press conference, the leaders are expected to conclude today's negotiations.
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Beijing Calls on US to Avoid Undermining Peace in Asia Ahead of Biden's Trip to Vietnam
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/beijing-calls-on-us-to-avoid-undermining-peace-in-asia-ahead-of-bidens-trip-to-vietnam-1113106890.html
September 4, 2023, 12:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States should avoid undermining peace in Asia and refrain from targeting any third party in developing relations with the nations in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days before US President Joe Biden is set to visit Vietnam.
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'Biden Has Work to Do': US Outlets 'Shocked' as Trump Poll Numbers Soar
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/biden-has-work-to-do-us-outlets-shocked-as-trump-poll-numbers-soar-1113102029.html
September 4, 2023, 12:11 PM
Since his legal woes, former President Donald Trump has also expanded his dominating lead for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, a recent US poll revealed on the weekend, with voters apparently unfazed by the four criminal prosecutions against Trump.
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Russian Drones Hit Shipbuilding Enterprise in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-drones-hit-shipbuilding-enterprise-in-ukraine-1113105112.html
September 4, 2023, 11:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian drones have hit a shipbuilding enterprise in Ukraine, where unmanned boats are assembled from imported components, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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BAE 'Fool's Errand' Deal to Produce Howitzers in Ukraine 'Will Make No Difference'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/bae-fools-errand-deal-to-produce-howitzers-in-ukraine-will-make-no-difference-1113099852.html
September 4, 2023, 11:06 AM
Three months into Ukraine's counteroffensive, the Kiev regime has nothing to show for it but piling up losses in manpower and tens of billions of dollars’ worth of NATO-gifted weaponry. However, the lack of success does not appear to have fazed Kiev’s Western allies.
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Putin Says Hopefully Moscow, Ankara Will Agree on Turkiye Gas Hub Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/putin-erdogan-meeting-enlarged-format-starts-in-sochi---sputnik-correspondent-1113103692.html
September 4, 2023, 10:21 AM
On September 4, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived to Russia's Sochi to meet with his Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Presidents Putin, Erdogan Hold Press Conference Following Meeting in Sochi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/presidents-putin-erdogan-hold-press-conference-following-meeting-in-sochi-1113102257.html
September 4, 2023, 10:21 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Sochi on Monday, where he held talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This was reported by Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov and the Kremlin's press service.
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Crew-6 Spacecraft With Russian Cosmonaut Returns to Earth From ISS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/crew-6-spacecraft-with-russian-cosmonaut-returns-to-earth-from-iss-1113100603.html
September 4, 2023, 10:16 AM
Earlier Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian State Space Corporation (Roscosmos), said that the international partners have agreed on the possibility of conducting research on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2030.
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Russia Seeks to Build Constructive Relations With Foreign Partners - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russia-seeks-to-build-constructive-relations-with-foreign-partners---putin-1113102772.html
September 4, 2023, 9:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia seeks to build constructive relations with foreign partners that are interested in this, and is open to a broad dialogue on all pressing issues, President Vladimir Putin said in a message to the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) participants, published on Monday by the Kremlin.
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Chinese Premier Will Take Part in G20 Summit in India - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/chinese-premier-will-take-part-in-g20-summit-in-india---foreign-ministry-1113101683.html
September 4, 2023, 7:38 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang will participate in the G20 Summit hosted by India later this week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday.
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FSB Says Detained Ukrainian Saboteurs' Accomplice Who Handed Over Bombs for Terrorist Acts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/fsb-says-detained-ukrainian-saboteurs-accomplice-who-handed-over-bombs-for-terrorist-acts-1113101374.html
September 4, 2023, 7:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that an accomplice of Ukrainian saboteurs had been detained in the Zaporozhye region, adding that he made and handed over several bombs for terrorist attacks to them.
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Production of Kamikaze Drones Launched In Russia's Kamchatka Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/production-of-kamikaze-drones-launched-in-russias-kamchatka-region-1113100005.html
September 4, 2023, 6:22 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have mastered the use of kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the special military operation to achieve specific objectives without endangering military personnel.
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Putin and Erdogan Meeting: What to Expect From Russia-Turkiye Summit?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/putin-and-erdogan-meeting-what-to-expect-from-russia-turkiye-summit-1113089968.html
September 4, 2023, 5:00 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to hold negotiations in Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi on September 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders in person since October 13 last year in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Rep. Adam Schiff Supports 14th Amendment Argument Over Trump's Eligibility
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/rep-adam-schiff-supports-14th-amendment-argument-over-trumps-eligibility-1113099113.html
September 4, 2023, 4:12 AM
Legal experts and lawmakers are engaged in a heated debate over whether former President Donald Trump is barred from seeking elected office again. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has thrown his weight behind this argument.
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Four US-Made Boats With Ukraine's Troops Destroyed in Black Sea - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/four-us-made-boats-with-ukraines-troops-destroyed-in-black-sea---russian-defense-ministry-1113098959.html
September 4, 2023, 3:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four US-made fast assault boats Willard Sea Force with landing troops of the Ukrainian armed forces were destroyed in the Black Sea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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US, Kurdish-Led SDF, Local Leaders Agree on De-Escalation in Syria's Deir ez-Zor - Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/us-kurdish-led-sdf-local-leaders-agree-on-de-escalation-in-syrias-deir-ez-zor---embassy-1113098851.html
September 4, 2023, 3:07 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - Two senior US officials visited the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor and agreed with representatives of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and local tribal leaders to de-escalate situation in the region amid increasing tensions, the US Embassy in Syria has said.
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Talks Between Putin, Erdogan to Be of Critical Importance for Grain Deal - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/talks-between-putin-erdogan-to-be-of-critical-importance-for-grain-deal---source-1113098740.html
September 4, 2023, 2:45 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Sochi will be of critical importance for the grain deal in terms of risks of the increase of grain prices on global markets, a source in the Turkish technical delegation participating in talks on the deal told Sputnik on Monday.
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Russian Forces Hit Ukraine's Troop Command Post West of Vremevka in DPR - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-forces-hit-ukraines-troop-command-post-west-of-vremyvka-in-dpr---defense-ministry-1113098611.html
September 4, 2023, 2:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have hit a troop command post of the Ukrainian armed forces west of Vremevka in the Donetsk People's Republic, Oleg Chekhov, a spokesman for Russia's Vostok grouping of troops, told Sputnik.
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Two People Dead, Six More Injured in Shooting at Wedding in Ottawa, Shooter At Large
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/two-people-dead-six-more-injured-in-shooting-at-wedding-in-ottawa-shooter-at-large-1113098482.html
September 4, 2023, 1:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people died and six more were injured as a result of a shooting incident at a wedding in Ottawa on Saturday night, the Ottawa Police Service said.
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Syrian Foreign Minister, Russian Envoy Condemn Politicization of OPCW - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/syrian-foreign-minister-russian-envoy-condemn-politicization-of-opcw---reports-1113098360.html
September 4, 2023, 1:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad and Russian Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Alexander Shulgin condemned politicization of the organization, which is initiated by the West, at a meeting in Damascus, Syria's state-run news agency reported.
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White House 'Cannot' Confirm Reports US Will Send Depleted Uranium Munitions to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/white-house-cannot-confirm-reports-us-will-send-depleted-uranium-munitions-to-ukraine-1113098208.html
September 4, 2023, 12:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A White House National Security Council spokesperson told Sputnik he cannot confirm reports at the moment that the United States will provide Ukraine with depleted uranium armor piercing munitions.
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US Commerce Secretary Warns of Looming Government Shutdown Worries Among Business Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/us-commerce-secretary-warns-of-looming-government-shutdown-worries-among-business-leaders-1113098071.html
September 4, 2023, 12:32 AM
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed her observations in an interview, highlighting the frustration among business leaders over the functioning of the government in such critical situations.
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Nigerien Forces Sent to France's Military Base to Monitor Soldiers - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/nigerien-forces-sent-to-frances-military-base-to-monitor-soldiers---reports-1113097936.html
September 3, 2023, 11:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Soldiers of the Nigerien armed forces have been sent to France's military base in the capital city of Niamey to monitor French servicemen and women after the demands to withdraw from the country, Al Jazeera has reported, citing a source.
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Russia's Air Defense Downs 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Kursk Region, Crimea - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/russias-air-defense-downs-2-ukrainian-drones-over-kursk-region-crimea---defense-ministry-1113097810.html
September 3, 2023, 11:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's air defense forces have destroyed two Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Russia's Kursk Region and the Black Sea near Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Enlargement of BRICS to Contribute to Fairer Global Governance - South African President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/enlargement-of-brics-to-contribute-to-fairer-global-governance---south-african-president-1113097675.html
September 3, 2023, 10:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The recent enlargement of BRICS will help other countries seek a fairer global governance system based on rules that apply equally to all states, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
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UK 2023 Record-Breaking Channel Small-Boat Crossings: Over 800 People in Single Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/uk-2023-record-breaking-channel-small-boat-crossings-over-800-people-in-single-day-1113097499.html
September 3, 2023, 10:14 PM
On Saturday, over 800 individuals embarking on perilous journeys across the English Channel in small boats, setting a record. This surge brings the provisional cumulative figure for 2023 to a staggering 20,973, highlighting a concerning upward trend.
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Zelensky Announces Resignation of Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/zelensky-announces-resignation-of-ukrainian-defense-minister-reznikov-1113097181.html
September 3, 2023, 8:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will leave his post, saying that the chief of the Ukrainian State Property Fund, Rustem Umerov, will head the country's defense department.
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Israel Will Reinforce Eastern Border With Jordan to Prevent Illegal Migration - Netanyahu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/israel-will-reinforce-eastern-border-with-jordan-to-prevent-illegal-migration---netanyahu-1113097033.html
September 3, 2023, 8:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel will reinforce its eastern border with Jordan by building a fence to prevent illegal migration and a possible wave of "infiltrators" from Africa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
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Haley Shows True Colors Toward Trump, Says People 'Won’t Vote for Convicted Criminal'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/haley-shows-true-colors-toward-trump-says-people-wont-vote-for-convicted-criminal-1113096601.html
September 3, 2023, 7:00 PM
Donald Trump tapped former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley to serve as ambassador to the United Nations in 2017, with the envoy repeatedly clashing with and publicly contradicting the president’s foreign policy agenda. Trump welcomed Haley’s decision to run against him earlier this year, mocking her abysmal poll numbers.
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Millions of Ukrainians Dodging Draft to 'Avoid Certain Death' Fighting for NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/millions-of-ukrainians-dodging-draft-to-avoid-certain-death-fighting-for-nato-1113096124.html
September 3, 2023, 6:37 PM
US officials estimate that up to half a million troops have been killed or wounded in Ukraine to date, with Russia's MoD calculating that Kiev lost over 43,000 troops during the summer counteroffensive alone. Military analyst Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik why the Zelensky regime won’t be able to continue stuffing men into the "meat grinder" forever.
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What Country Has the Highest Price of Gas?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/what-country-has-the-highest-price-of-gas-1113089275.html
September 3, 2023, 6:15 PM
Gasoline has become one of the main economic growth drivers in several countries worldwide. However, this commodity is susceptible to several market dynamics that impact consumers, while the US holds a significant percentage share of global consumption.
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US to Be 'as Strict as Possible' Limiting China's Access to Cutting-Edge Chips
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/us-to-be-as-strict-as-possible-limiting-chinas-access-to-cutting-edge-chips-1113095452.html
September 3, 2023, 5:13 PM
MOSCOW, September 3 (Sputnik) - The United States will stick to its hardline stance on denying China cutting-edge microchips, as technological developments may be allegedly used to boost the Asian nation's military capacity, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Sunday.
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Yellen’s G20 Lobbying Won’t Sway India Into Taking Sides on Ukraine: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/india-and-other-neutral-powers-wont-let-us-ukrainianize-g20-summit-1113094416.html
September 3, 2023, 4:50 PM
Russia expects the West to try to “Ukrainianize” the agenda of the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi next week, and warned that it will block any declaration from the gathering that fails to reflect its position on Ukraine and other global crises. Veteran Indian academic Anuradha Chenoy has told Sputnik why Moscow should have nothing to worry about.
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Ramaswamy to Vote for Trump in 2024 Election Even If He's Convicted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/ramaswamy-to-vote-for-trump-in-2024-election-even-if-hes-convicted-1113094128.html
September 3, 2023, 4:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy said on Sunday that he is ready, if not nominated, to vote for former US President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election even if the ex-leader is convicted.
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Soros Foundation Vows to Stop 'MAGA-Style Republicans' From Winning 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/soros-foundation-vows-to-stop-maga-style-republicans-from-winning-2024-election-1113093040.html
September 3, 2023, 3:08 PM
The Soros family has waged a years-long political war against Donald Trump and his supporters, with George Soros calling Trump a "danger to the world" and characterizing his ideas as a "threat to democracy." Trump has alleged that "district attorneys hand-picked and personally funded by" Soros are behind the ongoing effort to put him behind bars.
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Cancer Risk Surges From Even Tiny Trace of Tritium, Expert Warns Amid Fukushima Water Dump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/cancer-risk-surges-from-even-tiny-trace-of-tritium-expert-warns-amid-fukushima-water-dump-1113091795.html
September 3, 2023, 2:36 PM
Japan started discharging radioactive, tritium-laced wastewater from the earthquake and tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in late August, with all of the country's immediate neighbors, plus Mexico and countries in Latin America, voicing concern over the move. However, Japanese authorities assured that the procedure is safe.
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France May Ban Single-Use Electronic Cigarettes to Reduce Number of Smokers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/france-may-ban-single-use-electronic-cigarettes-to-reduce-number-of-smokers-1113092837.html
September 3, 2023, 1:53 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French authorities are planning to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, informally known as puffs, as part of the 2023-2028 national plan to fight tobacco smoking and reduce the number of smokers in the country, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Sunday.
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Ukraine Loses Nearly 600 Troops in Combat Over Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/ukraine-loses-nearly-600-troops-in-combat-over-past-day---mod-1113091917.html
September 3, 2023, 1:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have eliminated about 600 Ukrainian troops during the special military operation in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Sunak's Public Approval Rate Drops Under 25% - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/sunaks-public-approval-rate-drops-under-25---poll-1113091343.html
September 3, 2023, 12:27 PM
Only 24% of people in the United Kingdom approve of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's performance, continuing the downward trend of the past two weeks, while 49% disapprove of him, an Opinium poll has found.
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Iran Goes on Gold Shopping Spree as Global Dedollarization Trend Accelerates
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/iran-goes-on-gold-shopping-spree-as-global-dedollarization-trend-accelerates-1113090658.html
September 3, 2023, 11:29 AM
Facing decades of sanctions pressure, the Islamic Republic is no stranger to financial and trade mechanisms which can sidestep the dollar and Western-dominated financial institutions. In the past two months, the nation has made two giant steps toward an alternative financial world order, joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
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Russian Drones Hit Fuel Depots of Ukrainian Military in Odessa Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/russian-drones-hit-fuel-depots-of-ukrainian-military-in-odessa-region---mod-1113090548.html
September 3, 2023, 10:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A group strike by Russian drones overnight to Sunday destroyed fuel storage facilities supplying the Ukrainian military in the Odessa Region's Reni port, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russian Air Defenses Destroy Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/russian-air-defenses-destroy-ukrainian-drone-over-belgorod-region---mod-1113090303.html
September 3, 2023, 10:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian drone over Russia's Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Elon Musk Mulls Poll on Booting Anti-Defamation League Off X
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/elon-musk-mulls-poll-on-booting-anti-defamation-league-from-x-1113088768.html
September 3, 2023, 9:21 AM
Elon Musk and the Anti-Defamation League headed by Jonathan Greenblatt have been on a rollercoaster of mutually exchanged verbal barbs since last year, when the billionaire bought X/Twitter. After originally extolling Musk as an “amazing innovator”, Greenblatt later called for an ad boycott on the platform over an alleged “surge” in hate speech.
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'Twinkling' Radio Signals From Space May Aid Search For 'Alien Life'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/twinkling-radio-signals-from-space-may-aid-alien-life-search--1113088025.html
September 3, 2023, 8:11 AM
Since humans started searching for signs of alien life, it has been assumed that if mankind uses radios to communicate, "aliens" might do the same. This triggered the probe for unnatural-looking radio signals from fixed points far away in space, with several projects analyzing such signals active for years.
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Sweden's Liberals Call For Permanent Deployment of NATO Bases in Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/swedens-liberals-call-for-permanent-deployment-of-nato-bases-in-country-1113087917.html
September 3, 2023, 7:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sweden's Liberals advocate permanent deployment of NATO bases in the country after accession to the alliance, party leader Johan Pehrson said on Sunday.
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US Congress is Older Than Ever, But Reform is Unlikely
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/us-congress-is-older-than-ever-but-reform-is-unlikely-1113087471.html
September 3, 2023, 6:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) Kirill Krasilnikov - Predominance of senior citizens among US Congress members, many of whom have been in office for decades and are unwilling to give up their seats even in the face of serious health problems, needs to be addressed, albeit a solution should not be expected in the foreseeable future, experts told Sputnik.
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Internet Rips Biden's 'Tight Schedule' Excuse For Not Visiting Ohio Train Wreck
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/internet-rips-bidens-tight-schedule-excuse-for-not-visiting-ohio-train-wreck-site-1113087039.html
September 3, 2023, 6:00 AM
A disastrous train derailment and chemical leak occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, six months ago. The accident's fall-out and the "controlled burn" of toxic vinyl chloride that was carried out on 3 February 2023, is continuing to affect the health of residents, yet President Joe Biden has yet to visit the area.
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Trump, Biden Would Both Receive 46% of Votes in 2024 Presidential Election - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/trump-biden-would-both-receive-46-of-votes-in-2024-presidential-election---poll-1113086896.html
September 3, 2023, 5:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Around 46% of voters would vote for US President Joe Biden, with the equal share of the voters willing to support former US President Donald Trump if the presidential election were held today between the current US leader and his predecessor, a poll by US media has found.
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Burning Man Closed, Festival Goers Stranded After Heavy Rains
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/burning-man-closed-festival-goers-stranded-after-heavy-rains-1113084032.html
September 3, 2023, 4:06 AM
Federal officials have taken the unprecedented step of shutting down the iconic Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert, leaving over 73,000 participants stranded in the midst of a treacherous mudscape.
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Former UK Defense Secretary Wallace Tried to Cancel Helicopter Deal With US - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/former-uk-defense-secretary-wallace-tried-to-cancel-helicopter-deal-with-us---reports-1113083758.html
September 3, 2023, 2:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace threatened to cancel a contract on supplies of Chinook helicopters from the United States a few weeks before leaving office, UK media reported, citing sources.
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North Korea Conducts Drill Simulating Tactical Nuclear Attack - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/north-korea-conducts-drill-simulating-tactical-nuclear-attack---state-media-1113083353.html
September 3, 2023, 2:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea conducted a drill with a simulated tactical nuclear strike on September 2 in response to joint military exercise by the US and South Korea, Pyongyang-run news agency reported on Sunday.
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NYPD's Labor Day Drone Surveillance Sparks Privacy Concerns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/nypds-labor-day-drone-surveillance-sparks-privacy-concerns-1113083179.html
September 3, 2023, 2:16 AM
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has announced its plans to employ surveillance drones over Labor Day weekend, intensifying concerns over privacy. Assistant NYPD Commissioner Kaz Daughtry stated that these drones will be deployed in response to both non-priority and priority calls, particularly to monitor backyard parties and gatherings.
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Colombian Government, FARC Rebels Reach Ceasefire Deal, Agree to Start Peace Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/colombian-government-farc-rebels-reach-ceasefire-deal-agree-to-start-peace-talks-1113083059.html
September 3, 2023, 12:18 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Colombian government and rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have reached a ceasefire deal and agreed to start peace talks.
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Support for Germany's Government Coalition Hits Record Low Since 2021 Elections - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/support-for-germanys-government-coalition-hits-record-low-since-2021-elections---poll-1113082769.html
September 2, 2023, 11:58 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Only 38% of Germans support the parties of the current government coalition, the lowest since the last parliamentary elections in 2021, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) for German newspaper Bild has shown.
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Armenian Defense Ministry Accuses Azerbaijan of Firing Toward Combat Outposts Near Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/armenian-defense-ministry-accuses-azerbaijan-of-firing-toward-combat-outposts-near-border-1113082650.html
September 2, 2023, 11:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Armenian Defense Ministry has accused Azerbaijani forces of firing toward Armenian combat outposts near the settlement of Norabak in the southeastern part of the country close to the border with Azerbaijan.
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Scientists Accidentally Find 70 Dinosaur Footprints in Texas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/scientists-accidentally-find-70-dinosaur-footprints-in-texas-1113082464.html
September 2, 2023, 10:35 PM
As water levels receded due to the extreme weather conditions, volunteers at Dinosaur Valley State Park, located south of Dallas, stumbled upon aт astonishing treasure trove of prehistoric footprints.
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Rover of India's Lunar Mission Completes Assignments, Set Into Sleep Mode - Space Agency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/rover-of-indias-lunar-mission-completes-assignments-set-into-sleep-mode---space-agency-1113082148.html
September 2, 2023, 9:58 PM
MOSCOW, September 3 (Sputnik) - The lunar rover of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has completed its current assignments on the Moon and has been set into a sleep mode until September 22, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has said.
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Australia, China Resume High-Level Dialogue First Since Early 2020
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/australia-china-resume-high-level-dialogue-first-since-early-2020---canberra-1113082002.html
September 2, 2023, 9:23 PM
MOSCOW, September (Sputnik) - The first high-level dialogue between Australia and China in more than three years will take place on September 7 in Beijing and will be aimed at stabilizing the bilateral relations and boosting the two countries' engagement, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Saturday.
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Biden’s Use of Aliases in Emails is ‘Problem’, High-Flying DC Lawyer Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/bidens-use-of-aliases-in-emails-is-problem-high-flying-dc-lawyer-says--1113081610.html
September 2, 2023, 6:56 PM
The chairman of the Republican-controlled House committee investigating the Biden family over an alleged large-scale pay-to-play influence peddling scheme indicated this week that a formal impeachment probe may be “imminent.” The White House responded by mustering a lawyer-packed ‘war room’ to push back against any investigations.
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Iran Shows Off Russian-Made Yak-130 Trainer Jets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/iran-shows-off-russian-made-yak-130-trainer-jets-1113081167.html
September 2, 2023, 6:15 PM
The Islamic Republic tends to rely on its domestic defense industrial base for most of its military needs. But in some areas, including fixed-wing jets, Tehran has turned to Russia and China for a bit of support.
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Poland's Largest Facility for Ukrainian Refugees Reportedly Closes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/polands-largest-facility-for-ukrainian-refugees-reportedly-closes-1113080565.html
September 2, 2023, 5:29 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The largest accommodation center for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, located in the village of Nadarzyn near Warsaw, has been closed due to a decrease in the number of refugees arriving in the country, a Polish broadcaster reported.
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Ex-Italian PM: France Likely Downed Passenger Plane Trying to Kill Libya's Gaddafi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/ex-italian-pm-france-likely-downed-passenger-plane-trying-to-kill-libyas-gaddafi-1113080409.html
September 2, 2023, 5:17 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato has alleged that France and its US allies were likely responsible for the mysterious passenger plane crash off Sicily in June 1980, and that the incident was the result of a plot to assassinate late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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Where is the BRICS Bank Located?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/where-is-the-brics-bank-located-1113072356.html
September 2, 2023, 5:04 PM
Since the inception of the Bretton Woods system, developed countries' disproportionate influence has bludgeoned developing nations' collective plight into submitting to Western bidding. This situation has yielded to an equitable financial institution – the BRICS Bank.
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Iran Hails Resistance Allies’ Push to Reshape World Order, Weaken US ‘Hegemony’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/iran-hails-resistance-allies-push-to-reshape-world-order-weaken-us-hegemony-1113079056.html
September 2, 2023, 4:03 PM
Iran joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS this summer, and has been working to expand bilateral cooperation with both Russia and China. Tehran is also the leader of an informal alliance of regional countries, including Syria, Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and Iraqi Shia militias, known as the Axis of Resistance.
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Lavrov to Speak at UNGA's General Debate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/lavrov-to-speak-at-ungas-general-debate--1113079822.html
September 2, 2023, 3:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will deliver a speech at the annual high-level general debate of the UN General Assembly which will take place on September 19-26, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Surging Cases of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spook US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/surging-cases-of-flesh-eating-bacteria-spook-us--1113072474.html
September 2, 2023, 2:36 PM
Several fatal cases of the disease caused by either contaminated seafood or an open wound's exposure to the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, predominantly found in warm seawater, have been registered in Florida, US, this year. The flesh-eating bacteria typically multiplies faster during hot weather, with infections surging after hurricanes.
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US Wooing Vietnam Into Strategic Pact Decades After Bombing Nation Into Stone Age
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/us-wooing-vietnam-into-strategic-pact-decades-after-bombing-nation-into-stone-age-1113078128.html
September 2, 2023, 2:27 PM
Between 1965 and 1975, the US Air Force dropped some 7.6 million tons of ordnance in Southeast Asia – nearly triple the total tonnage used in both theaters of World War II. The US’s widespread use of chemical defoliants has also resulted in a devastating health crisis which plagues Vietnam and its neighbors to this day.
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Germany's Chancellor Says Nuclear Power 'Dead Horse' Despite Energy Crunch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/germanys-chancellor-says-nuclear-power-dead-horse-despite-energy-crunch-1113077114.html
September 2, 2023, 2:26 PM
Berlin's move to join the West's energy sanctions against Russia and ditch Moscow’s reliable and abundant energy supplies, along with the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage and the “green agenda” aimed at replacing fossil fuels and phasing out nuclear energy, have all contributed to Germany's dismal economic data and looming deindustrialization.
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Musk Says Social Platform X to Collect Biometrics Only at User's Consent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/musk-says-social-platform-x-to-collect-biometrics-only-at-users-consent-1113077406.html
September 2, 2023, 1:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Social network X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometrics information of its users only upon the individual's consent, owner Elon Musk has said.
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Gabon's Military Announces Reopening of Borders With Immediate Effect
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/gabons-military-announces-reopening-of-borders-with-immediate-effect-1113077298.html
September 2, 2023, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The military that seized power in Gabon has announced the reopening of the country's land, sea and air borders, which were closed after a military takeover, starting Saturday.
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GOP 2024 Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Slams US Neocons ‘Marching Us Into WWIII’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/gop-2024-hopeful-vivek-ramaswamy-slams-us-neocons-marching-us-into-wwiii--1113072872.html
September 2, 2023, 12:23 PM
US entrepreneur and a candidate in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries Vivek Ramaswamy has been outspoken about not supporting providing additional funding to Ukraine, believing that the United States should negotiate an end to the conflict, and any peace deal ought to include guarantees Kiev will not join NATO.
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Sanctions Clapback: Russian Grain Exports to Brazil Hit Historic High
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/sanctions-clapback-russian-grain-exports-to-brazil-hit-historic-high-1113075263.html
September 2, 2023, 12:02 PM
Russia has been slapped with nearly 15,000 sanctions by the US and its allies over the past year-and-a-half, with restrictions targeting Russian energy, food and fertilizer exports, as well as imports of high technology products and various finished goods. Moscow has reacted by reorienting trade toward countries in the Global South.
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Alexander Dugin: Global Liberalism in Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/alexander-dugin-global-liberalism-in-crisis-1113066555.html
September 2, 2023, 12:00 PM
Liberalism is headed for “catastrophe” following decades of global ideological hegemony, political philosopher Alexander Dugin told Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.
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Ukrainian Shelling Kills One, Injures 2 in Russia's Belgorod Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/ukrainian-shelling-kills-one-injures-2-in-russias-belgorod-region---governor-1113076816.html
September 2, 2023, 11:57 AM
BELGOROD, Russia (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military shelled a village in Russia's Belgorod Region with multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), as a result of which one person was killed and two were injured, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Saturday.
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White House Musters ‘War Room’ For GOP-Led Biden Impeachment Probe 'Pushback’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/white-house-musters-war-room-for-gop-led-biden-impeachment-probe-pushback-1113069364.html
September 2, 2023, 11:52 AM
Republicans have long been calling for an impeachment probe against the US president over a pay-to-play scheme that is alleged to have taken place when Joe Biden served as vice president in the Obama White House. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy recently reiterated that such an inquiry is a “natural step forward” when Congress returns after recess.
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Russian Military Destroys Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/russian-military-destroys-ukrainian-drone-over-belgorod-region---mod-1113074837.html
September 2, 2023, 11:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces shot down a Ukrainian airplane-type drone over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Iraq, Iran Launch Construction of Railroad Between 2 Countries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/iraq-iran-launch-construction-of-railroad-between-2-countries-1113074631.html
September 2, 2023, 11:05 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The Iranian and Iraqi authorities have launched construction of a railroad between the Iranian border town of Shalamcheh and the Iraqi city of Basra, including for facilitating Muslim pilgrimage, the Iraqi government said on Saturday.
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Kindergarten Hit as Ukraine Fires 20 MLRS Rockets at Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/kindergarten-hit-as-ukraine-fires-20-mlrs-rockets-at-donetsk-1113073287.html
September 2, 2023, 10:31 AM
Five civilians were injured in the shelling of the Petrovsky district of Donetsk by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the representative office of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) on issues related to Ukraine's war crimes.
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Why Abrams Armor Won’t Be Able to Jumpstart Ukraine’s Stalled Offensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/why-abrams-armor-wont-be-able-to-jumpstart-ukraines-stalled-offensive-1113058667.html
September 2, 2023, 10:30 AM
Three months into Ukraine's counteroffensive, US officials have announced that the first batch of ten of 31 M1 Abrams tanks will finally be delivered to Kiev by mid-September. Sputnik spoke to Russian and American military experts to find out why the delivery comes too little, too late to do Ukraine's military any good.
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Russian Tornado-S MLRS Crews In Combat Action In Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/russian-tornado-s-mlrs-crews-in-combat-action-in-special-op-zone-1113070543.html
September 2, 2023, 9:57 AM
The Tornado-S is a highly mobile multiple rocket launcher system developed by Russia. It can launch guided and unguided rockets with a range of up to 200km and can fire up to 12 rockets in less than two minutes. The Tornado-S is equipped with an automated fire control system and digital communication equipment.
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Moscow State University Unveils New Supercomputer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/moscow-state-university-unveils-new-supercomputer-1113056537.html
September 2, 2023, 9:53 AM
A supercomputer is a system capable of processing huge amounts of data and performing complex tasks at very high speed and accuracy. Such computing devices consist of many parallel processors connected to a single network. Supercomputers have revolutionized many spheres of life.
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Japan to Allocate Extra $137Mln to Fishermen Amid China's Seafood Import Ban - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/japan-to-allocate-extra-137mln-to-fishermen-amid-chinas-seafood-import-ban---reports-1113072198.html
September 2, 2023, 9:17 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government intends to allocate an additional 20 billion yen ($136.8 million) to support fishermen and fisheries after China imposed a ban on imports of Japanese seafood over the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, Japanese media reported on Saturday.
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US 'Laying Groundwork for Defeats' in 'Two Wars of Choice, Against Russia & China'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/us-laying-groundwork-for-defeats-in-two-wars-of-choice-against-russia--china-1113067940.html
September 2, 2023, 8:20 AM
The Biden administration recently unveiled another weapons package for Ukraine, while giving the green light to military aid for Taipei amounting to about $80 million. However, this military spending spree comes as the federal government is knee-deep in debt, with its own munitions stockpiles dwindling.
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Watch Russian Kamikaze Drone Eliminate Ukrainian Servicemen Hiding in Trenches
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/watch-russian-kamikaze-drone-eliminates-ukrainian-servicemen-hiding-in-trenches-1113068073.html
September 2, 2023, 6:58 AM
During the special military operation, the Russian military has used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) expertly to accomplish tasks without loss of personnel.
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India Launches Its First Solar Research Mission Aditya-L1
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/india-launches-its-first-solar-research-mission-aditya-l1-1113069296.html
September 2, 2023, 6:47 AM
The PSLV C57 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket carrying the station was launched from the national spaceport on the island of Sriharikota in the Bay of Bengal.
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Elon Musk Believes President Biden Destroying Legitimacy of US Democratic System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230902/elon-musk-believes-president-biden-destroying-legitimacy-of-us-democratic-system-1113069143.html
September 2, 2023, 6:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, Elon Musk said on Saturday that US President Joe Biden is destroying the legitimacy of the country’s democratic system.
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