'They Will be Hunted Down': Ukrainian Military Speaker Threatens Russian Journalists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/they-will-be-hunted-down-ukrainian-military-speaker-threatens-russian-journalists-1113379420.html
September 14, 2023, 7:10 PM
The official speaker for the Ukrainian Armed Forces has threatened Russian journalists with violence and, possibly, death on X (formerly known as Twitter). Netizens were disgusted and mocked the hate speech.
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US Taxpayers Know White House Wastes Their Money on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/us-taxpayers-know-white-house-wastes-their-money-on-ukraine-1113379759.html
September 14, 2023, 7:02 PM
Having funneled billions of dollars worth of supplies to Ukraine, probably one of the most corrupt countries in Europe, the United States government suddenly had an idea to look into exactly how this money is being spent by Kiev.
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Powerful Russian Weapons Tear NATO Hardware to Shreds in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/powerful-russian-weapons-tear-nato-hardware-to-shreds-in-ukraine-1113377071.html
September 14, 2023, 6:47 PM
The ongoing Ukrainian "counteroffensive," which has been dragging on for three months now, has essentially confirmed that Western military hardware is not superior to Russian weaponry.
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Norway's Armed Forces Chief Says NATO Running Short of Ammunition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/norways-armed-forces-chief-says-nato-running-short-of-ammunition-1113379605.html
September 14, 2023, 6:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's ammunition stockpiles are running dangerously low, with demand outstripping supply, head of the Norwegian armed forces Eirik Kristoffersen said on Thursday.
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US Imperial 'Death Cult' Admits it Provoked Proxy Conflict in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/us-imperial-death-cult-admits-it-provoked-proxy-conflict-in-ukraine-1113372804.html
September 14, 2023, 6:24 PM
US strategists have for decades viewed Ukraine as a chink in Russia's armour. Steve Poikonen, host of live webcasts AM WakeUp and SlowNewsDay, pointed out how Washington think-tanks openly discussed provoking a conflict years earlier.
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Hunter Biden Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison in Latest Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/hunter-biden-faces-up-to-25-years-in-prison-in-latest-indictment-1113378449.html
September 14, 2023, 6:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US federal court released a three-count indictment against the US president's son Hunter Biden, court documents revealed on Thursday.
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Germany Stops Admitting Migrants From Italy 'Until Further Notice'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/germany-stops-admitting-migrants-from-italy-until-further-notice-1113378275.html
September 14, 2023, 6:22 PM
The German Interior Ministry has paused acceptance of new migrants who arrived in Europe via Italy for the time being, reportedly over Rome’s refusal to abide by a European Union agreement on refugees.
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NASA UAP Researcher Urges Mexican Government to Share Samples of Alleged Alien Bodies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/nasa-uap-researcher-urges-mexican-government-to-share-samples-of-alleged-alien-bodies-1113377747.html
September 14, 2023, 5:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Mexican government ought to share samples of the alleged alien bodies with the world scientific community for further verification, NASA unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP, also known as UFO) independent study team chief David Spergel said on Thursday.
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EU Crackdown on Chinese Electric Cars May Hurt European Consumers and Automakers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/eu-crackdown-on-chinese-electric-cars-may-hurt-european-consumers-and-automakers-1113373217.html
September 14, 2023, 4:40 PM
The European Union has initiated a probe into China’s subsidies for electric cars, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announcing the launch of this inquiry on Wednesday.
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Ancient Carvings Depict Animal Tracks So Accurately Archeologists Can ID Species
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/ancient-carvings-depict-animal-tracks-so-accurately-archeologists-can-id-species-1113375296.html
September 14, 2023, 4:17 PM
Imagine writing a how-to guide that was so accurate it could still be used thousands of years later. That’s exactly what a group of Late Stone Age hunters in modern-day Namibia did with the tracks of the various animals they hunted.
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Watch Russian Tanks Wipe Out Ukrainian Strongholds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/watch-russian-tanks-wipe-out-ukrainian-strongholds-1113370681.html
September 14, 2023, 3:42 PM
Russian T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks ravage Ukrainian defenses as the counteroffensive stalls. On Thursday, Russian forces successfully destroyed strongholds with Ukrainian troops in the Krasny Liman direction.
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Why is Musk Ceding Ukraine Starlink Access to the Pentagon?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/why-is-musk-ceding-ukraine-starlink-access-to-the-pentagon-1113373412.html
September 14, 2023, 3:21 PM
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has opted to pass the access over to the Department of Defense, as per his biographer Walter Isaacson. What's behind the move?
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EU Parliament Blasts Turkiye for Not Antagonizing Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/eu-parliament-blasts-turkiye-for-not-antagonizing-russia-in-new-report-1113372193.html
September 14, 2023, 3:03 PM
Publishing anti-Turkish non-binding reports is not uncommon for the European Parliament, experts have told Sputnik.
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US Plan to 'Contain' China Rehearsed in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/us-plan-to-contain-china-rehearsed-in-ukraine-1113365490.html
September 14, 2023, 2:17 PM
With its proxy conflict with Russia in Ukraine running into serious problems, the US is still ratcheting up tensions with China. International geopolitical consultant and author Dr David Oualaalou said Washington has few enthusiastic allies for that adventure.
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Ex-Ukrainian PM Accuses Kiev of Stealing Billions From Budget in Arms Deals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/ex-ukrainian-prime-minister-accuses-kiev-of-stealing-billions-from-budget-in-arms-deals-1113372654.html
September 14, 2023, 2:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian authorities siphoned off over 100 billion hryvnias ($2.7 billion) from the state budget by purchasing overpriced and poor-quality ammunition, equipment and air defense weapons, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov said on Thursday.
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US Restrictions on Chip Exports to China Violate Market Rules- Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/us-restrictions-on-chip-exports-to-china-violate-market-rules-1113371807.html
September 14, 2023, 1:47 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The US measures to limit microchip exports to China violate market rules and lead to fragmentation in the global semiconductors market, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said on Thursday.
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Russia Declares Two US Embassy Employees Personae Non Gratae
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/russia-declares-2-employees-of-us-embassy-personae-non-gratae-1113371595.html
September 14, 2023, 1:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia declared two employees of the Embassy of the United States in Moscow personae non gratae on Thursday, and they have to leave the country within seven days, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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Scott Ritter: ATACMS – The Latest American Poison Pill for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/scott-ritter-atacms--the-latest-american-poison-pill-for-ukraine-1113368050.html
September 14, 2023, 1:30 PM
Sputnik brings you the latest insights from Scott Ritter – former US Marine intel officer and UN weapons inspector – where he explains why ATACMS will not affect the course of the special military operation and will not be a wunderwaffe for Ukrainian troops.
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ECB Unexpectedly Raises Base Interest Rate to Record 4.5% Per Annum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/ecb-unexpectedly-raises-base-interest-rate-to-record-45-per-annum-1113371065.html
September 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday that it had raised the base interest rate by 25 basis points to the record 4.5% per annum.
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Watch Russian Pacific Marines Repel Ukrainian Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/watch-russian-pacific-marines-repel-ukrainian-attacks-1113370352.html
September 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukraine has failed to achieve any meaningful goals during the counteroffensive attempt and has sent tens of thousands of its citizens to their deaths on the battlefield. Nevertheless, it relentlessly continues to challenge Russian defensive lines.
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Ukrainian Military Casualties Amount to 440 Soldiers in Donetsk, Zaporozhye Areas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/ukrainian-military-casualties-amount-to-440-soldiers-in-donetsk-zaporozhye-areas-1113370959.html
September 14, 2023, 1:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian forces have lost approximately 440 servicemen in the Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said, adding that the Russian forces have repelled 11 attacks in these areas.
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Putin and Kim Jong Un Exchange Gifts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/putin-and-kim-jong-un-exchange-gifts-1113366740.html
September 14, 2023, 1:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin presented North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a glove from a space suit that has been in space and a domestically-made carbine during the North Korean's visit to Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
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Kiev’s Russophobia in Full View: ‘Miss Ukraine 2023’ Boots Three Over ‘Russia Ties’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/kievs-russophobia-in-full-view-miss-ukraine-2023-boots-three-over-russia-ties-1113366260.html
September 14, 2023, 12:14 PM
After Moscow launched its special military operation, the Kiev regime wasted no time in ramping up its efforts to eradicate any trace of Soviet and Russian influence in Ukraine.
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Moscow Requests Moldova Stop Political Persecution of Russian-Language Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/moscow-requests-moldova-stop-political-persecution-of-russian-language-media-1113366527.html
September 14, 2023, 11:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow has demanded that Kishinev cease politically motivated persecution of Russian-language media resources and observe international obligations in the field of freedom of speech and media after Moldova expelled the head of the Sputnik desk in Moldova, Vitaly Denisov, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
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Watch Russian Ships Fire Missiles Amid Arctic Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/watch-russian-ships-fire-missiles-amid-arctic-drills-1113365188.html
September 14, 2023, 10:23 AM
The Northern Fleet was established in 1733 to protect Russia's Arctic borders and sea routes. The fleet began as a small squadron, but soon grew into a formidable force, always ready to operate in the harshest conditions.
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North Korean Media Heap Praise on Kim’s 'Historic & Epochal' Visit to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/north-korean-media-heap-praise-on-kims-historic--epochal-visit-to-russia--1113362849.html
September 14, 2023, 10:09 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a sit-down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on September 13 at Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East. This is the North Korean leader's first trip abroad in four years and his second visit to Russia. Kim last visited the country in 2019.
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Putin-Kim Meeting 'Major Reset for Russia-DPRK Relations'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/putin-kim-meeting-major-reset-for-russia-dprk-relations-1113362547.html
September 14, 2023, 9:35 AM
Wednesday's meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un became the substantive interaction in which the North Korean leader has taken part, Michael Madden, a fellow at the Washington-based Stimson Center and director and founder of NK Leadership Watch, told Sputnik.
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Congress of Russian-Americans Counters Russophobia, Honors Notable Compatriots
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/congress-of-russian-amercans-counters-russophobia-honors-notable-compatriots-1113362134.html
September 14, 2023, 8:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Congress of Russian Americans (CRA) has fought Russophobia throughout its 50-year existence by opposing closures of parks and demolition of monuments linked to Russian heritage, CRA President Natalie Sabelnik told Sputnik.
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Asian Businesses Able to Fill Void Left by West in Russia's Market- Netley Group CEO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/asian-businesses-able-to-fill-void-left-by-west-in-russias-market--netley-group-president-1113360975.html
September 14, 2023, 6:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Asian businesses could be able to fill the void left by Western companies in Russia's market since the interest of this region in Russia is big, Michael Goddard, the president of the Netley Group, told Sputnik.
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'Time To Transition': Biden Urged to Retire by GOP Senator Romney
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/time-to-transition-biden-urged-to-retire-by-gop-senator-romney-1113360458.html
September 14, 2023, 5:49 AM
Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee and a prominent Utah Republican, made an announcement on Wednesday that he will not run for re-election in 2024. He expressed his willingness to step aside and clear the path for a "new generation of leaders."
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Russia Expects That Regular Dialog, Contacts With Gabon Be Maintained
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/russia-expects-that-regular-dialog-contacts-with-gabon-be-maintained-1113360154.html
September 14, 2023, 5:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The military takeover in Gabon should not affect multifaceted ties between Moscow and Libreville, the Russian Foreign Ministry has told Sputnik, adding that Moscow expects that regular dialog and contacts with Gabon be maintained.
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Russian Patrol Vessel Destroys Five Ukrainian Drone Boats in Black Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/russian-patrol-vessel-destroys-five-ukrainian-drone-boats-in-black-sea-1113360012.html
September 14, 2023, 4:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) attacked Russia's Sergei Kotov patrol vessel of the Black Sea Fleet using five drone boats overnight, but all drone boats were destroyed, the Russian Defense Ministry said early Thursday.
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Russia's Air Defenses Drop 11 Ukrainian Drones Over Crimea Overnight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/russias-air-defenses-drop-11-ukrainian-drones-over-crimea-overnight-1113359678.html
September 14, 2023, 4:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down 11 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said early Thursday.
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Dedollarization Accelerating Within BRICS, Across Globe - Netley Group
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/dedollarization-accelerating-within-brics-across-globe---netley-group-1113359503.html
September 14, 2023, 4:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dedollarization is happening at a steady rate within BRICS and in the global economy, although more work needs to be done to accelerate the process, Michael Goddard, the president of the Netley Group, told Sputnik.
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Scientists Warn Earth 'Outside Safe Operating Space for Humanity'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/scientists-warn-earth-outside-safe-operating-space-for-humanity-1113358983.html
September 14, 2023, 3:46 AM
Scientists previously warned that the Earth is rapidly approaching a point of no return largely due to human-created pollution.
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Moon's Morning Shivers: Mysterious Lunar Tremors Traced Back to Apollo 17 Lander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/moons-morning-shivers-mysterious-lunar-tremors-traced-back-to-apollo-17-lander-1113358428.html
September 14, 2023, 3:38 AM
The moon, once a hotbed of geological activity billions of years ago, now preserves its turbulent past through features such as extinct volcanoes and lava tubes. Despite its geological quietness, the moon experiences regular moonquakes caused by tidal flexing and temperature variations, providing a unique opportunity for scientific exploration.
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Republican 2024 Hopeful Ramaswamy Vows to Close Multiple US Agencies if Elected
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/republican-2024-hopeful-ramaswamy-vows-to-close-multiple-us-agencies-if-elected-1113358818.html
September 14, 2023, 3:15 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Vivek Ramaswamy, a contender for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, said he would seek to reduce the size of the US federal government by closing down five agencies if elected president in 2024.
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Controversy Soars Among Archaeologists as Remains of Human Ancestor Sent Into Space
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/controversy-soars-among-archaeologists-as-remains-of-human-ancestor-sent-into-space-1113357874.html
September 14, 2023, 2:58 AM
The debatable journey, which took place on September 8th, 2023, was intended to symbolize humanity's acknowledgment of its ancestors and ancient relatives.
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'No Grace': Hunter Biden Seemingly Accused Obama of Plagiarizing His Father in 2010 Email
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/no-grace-hunter-biden-seemingly-accused-obama-of-plagiarizing-his-father-in-2010-email-1113357702.html
September 14, 2023, 2:43 AM
The laptop allegedly left by Hunter Biden at a Delaware repair shop has been the source of countless embarrassments for the Biden administration, including a criminal case against the president's son and an impeachment inquiry into his father.
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Venezuela Will Send Its First Astronaut to Moon as Part of China's Mission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/venezuela-will-send-its-first-astronaut-to-moon-as-part-of-chinas-mission-1113357430.html
September 14, 2023, 2:08 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela will send its first astronaut to the moon as part of a Chinese mission under scientific and technological cooperation with China, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday.
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Video: GOP's Boebert Kicked Out of 'Beetlejuice' Musical After Alleged 'Disturbance'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/video-gops-boebert-kicked-out-of-beetlejuice-musical-after-alleged-disturbance-1113356829.html
September 14, 2023, 1:30 AM
"Beetlejuice" is based off the 1988 Tim Burton film of the same name. Despite reviewing poorly, it has become a hit with audiences, particularly among younger theatergoers.
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Libya Floods: Death Toll Surges Past 5,000 as Thousands Remain Missing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/libya-floods-death-toll-surges-past-5000-as-thousands-remain-missing-1113356075.html
September 14, 2023, 12:20 AM
Recent satellite images offered a before-and-after look at the devastating effects of floods in Libya, documenting how entire neighborhoods were left submerged. To date, thousands of people remain unaccounted for.
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US Judge Again Declares DACA Unlawful, Blocks Biden Effort to Codify Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/us-judge-again-declares-daca-unlawful-blocks-biden-effort-to-codify-policy-1113356597.html
September 13, 2023, 11:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US judge again declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful, blocking President Joe Biden's effort to make the Obama-era policy a federal regulation, court documents revealed.
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Hunter Biden Sues Former Trump Aide Who Published 'Laptop From Hell' Materials
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/hunter-biden-sues-former-trump-aide-who-published-laptop-from-hell-materials-1113355820.html
September 13, 2023, 11:12 PM
Garrett Ziegler has published thousands of documents on the website run by his nonprofit Marco Polo, which he described as an “open-source research group” in a late 2022 interview.
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Russia's Air Defenses Down Ukrainian Drones Over Bryansk Region - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russias-air-defenses-down-ukrainian-drones-over-bryansk-region---defense-ministry-1113355458.html
September 13, 2023, 9:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down two Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Bryansk region early Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Ufologist Presents Claimed 1,000-Year-Old ‘Alien Corpses’ to Mexican Congress
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ufologist-presents-claimed-1000-year-old-alien-corpses-to-mexican-congress-1113354834.html
September 13, 2023, 9:17 PM
A self-proclaimed UFO expert made an unforgettable presentation in Mexico’s national legislature on Tuesday when he revealed what he claimed were mummified “alien corpses,” one of which he said was “pregnant” with eggs.
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Israeli Military Reports Mass Riots Near Border With Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/israeli-military-reports-mass-riots-near-border-with-gaza-strip-1113354707.html
September 13, 2023, 8:53 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Hundreds of Palestinians have joined the riots that have been taking place near the Gaza-Israel barrier for the past three hours, using explosives and grenades, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday.
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China on Canadian MP's Testimony in US Congress: 'Lie Will Always Remain a Lie'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/china-on-canadian-mps-testimony-in-us-congress-lie-will-always-remain-a-lie-1113354282.html
September 13, 2023, 7:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Chinese embassy in Ottawa dismissed Canadian lawmaker Michael Chong's recent testimony before US Congress regarding Beijing's alleged transnational repression campaign, condemning remarks as "lies" and hype promoted by a particular member of parliament.
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Fuel Price Hikes Drive US Inflation Upward for Second Straight Month
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/fuel-price-hikes-drive-us-inflation-upward-for-second-straight-month-1113354063.html
September 13, 2023, 7:29 PM
Recent numbers from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the rate of inflation of the US dollar increased slightly in August, marking the second straight month of increase after more than a year of decline.
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How Putin and Kim Throw Down a Challenge to US Hegemony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/how-putin-and-kim-throw-down-a-challenge-to-us-hegemony-1113353161.html
September 13, 2023, 7:07 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un held extensive talks on Wednesday. Dr. Kiyul Chung explained to Sputnik why the meeting of Putin and Kim is nothing short of historic.
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North Korea May Revive Cold War-Era Alliance With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-korea-may-revive-cold-war-era-alliance-with-russia-1113351934.html
September 13, 2023, 7:02 PM
Facing a potential threat from a military bloc comprised of the United States, South Korea and Japan, North Korea seeks to guarantee its own security through alliances with Russia and China, said Professor Artyom Lukin of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok.
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Ukraine's Accession to NATO Will Not Bring Peace, Only Provoke Russia - Sarkozy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraines-accession-to-nato-will-not-bring-peace-only-provoke-russia---sarkozy-1113352809.html
September 13, 2023, 6:21 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Ukraine's potential membership in NATO will not bring peace to Europe, while Russia will only consider it as provocation, France's ex-president, Nicolas Sarkozy, said on Wednesday.
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Sy Hersh: Overly Optimistic US Intel Reports on Ukraine to Lead to Disaster
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/sy-hersh-overly-optimistic-us-intel-reports-on-ukraine-to-lead-to-disaster-1113350730.html
September 13, 2023, 6:07 PM
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) withheld documents from the White House on anti-government extremist groups in Syria producing sarin gas and has been providing "insanely" optimistic assessments on the conflict in Ukraine, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh stated on his Substack blog on Wednesday.
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Musk: Ukraine Demanded SpaceX Violate US Sanctions to Aid Crimea Drone Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/musk-ukraine-demanded-spacex-violate-us-sanctions-to-aid-crimea-drone-attack-1113352411.html
September 13, 2023, 5:57 PM
The US has extensively sanctioned Russia since the special operation in Ukraine began in February 2022, blocking many US tech companies from doing business there. However, sanctions on Crimea go back to 2014, when the region declared independence from Ukraine and rejoined Russia in an overwhelming vote the West refuses to recognize.
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Life Not so Peachy for Biden as Impeachment Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/life-not-so-peachy-for-biden-as-impeachment-looms-1113344291.html
September 13, 2023, 5:28 PM
Joe Biden is now facing a congressional probe into his alleged influence-peddling abroad. Ted Harvey, a former senator in the Colorado state legislature, said the allegations were more damaging than impeachment proceedings would be.
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US Deployments in Japan Could 'Chain-Gang' Tokyo Into Conflict With China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/us-deployments-in-japan-could-chain-gang-tokyo-into-conflict-with-china-1113350821.html
September 13, 2023, 5:17 PM
While Seoul and Tokyo have been willing to host US forces for decades because they have been seen as a stabilizing force in the region, it’s unclear how far either government is willing to tolerate Washington potentially dragging them into a major war with China, especially if it’s over Taiwan, an expert told Sputnik.
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Ukraine Grain Conflict Divides EU... Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraine-grain-conflict-divides-eu-again-1113351729.html
September 13, 2023, 5:15 PM
Eastern and Central European states want to extend a ban on Ukrainian grain supplies despite Kiev's protests and threats to complain to the WTO. What’s behind the new scandal brewing within the EU?
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How Russia and North Korea Could Benefit From Joint Space Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/how-russia-and-north-korea-could-benefit-from-joint-space-exploration-1113349741.html
September 13, 2023, 3:45 PM
Russia and North Korea could develop cutting-edge satellite technology, the Space Research Institute's Nathan Eismont told Sputnik, commenting on the DPRK leader's high-level state visit to Russia.
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'Somebody Has to Do It': Why Volunteers Fight In Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/somebody-has-to-do-it-why-volunteers-fight-in-artemovsk-1113338210.html
September 13, 2023, 2:53 PM
Battles raging around-the-clock – the enemy never stops trying to pincer the city, trying to seize the dominant heights, while volunteer formations are holding the southern flank. Find out why deputies, the children of wealthy parents and other ordinary people decided to go to the front by reading this Sputnik article.
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North Korea's 'Visible Show of Support': Key Takeaways From Putin-Kim Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-koreas-visible-show-of-support-key-takeaways-from-putin-kim-talks-1113347691.html
September 13, 2023, 2:42 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Vostochny Cosmodrome near the town of Tsiolkovsky in the Russian Far East's Amur region to discuss a number of pressing issues, including those related to bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and global security.
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Ukraine Merely Pretends to Strive for Peace - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraine-merely-pretends-to-strive-for-peace---russian-foreign-ministry-1113339234.html
September 13, 2023, 1:53 PM
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also shared her expectations of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Far East.
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UK Economy Summer Shrinkage Blamed on Bad Weather and Strike Wave
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/uk-economy-summer-shrinkage-blamed-on-bad-weather-and-strike-wave-1113335653.html
September 13, 2023, 1:05 PM
The British economy has been strongly affected by the backlash of imposing sanctions on Russia due to its military intervention in Ukraine. The repercussions include a surge in inflation, causing prices of essential items, particularly food and fuel, to skyrocket. This has subsequently triggered a wave of strikes across the nation.
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Brits Outraged by Disturbing Noises from Ukrainian Training Grounds - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/brits-outraged-by-disturbing-noises-from-ukrainian-training-grounds---reports-1113340467.html
September 13, 2023, 1:00 PM
UK Ministry of Defense was forced to cut exercises by a third at Lydd Ranges, a military base in Kent. As reported by the UK media, local residents complained about noise and smoke coming from practice gunfire and explosions, where Ukrainian troops are being trained.
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'Challenges Across Globe' Prompted US to Ink Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/challenges-across-globe-prompted-us-to-ink-prisoner-swap-deal-with-iran-1113338567.html
September 13, 2023, 12:34 PM
It is only a matter of time before we can determine whether the agreement on unfreezing Iranian assets can really be considered the first breakthrough in the process of normalizing relations between Tehran and Washington, experts interviewed by Sputnik believe.
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Ukraine Loses 235 Military in South Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraine-loses-235-military-in-south-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1113340254.html
September 13, 2023, 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 235 military both killed and wounded in the South Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Russian Ships Damaged in Sevastopol Missile Attack to Be Repaired
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russian-ships-damaged-in-sevastopol-missile-attack-to-be-repaired-1113338453.html
September 13, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian navy ships damaged in a Ukrainian missile attack on Sevastopol on Wednesday will be fully repaired, the Defense Ministry said.
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Which Rockets Did Putin and Kim See at the Vostochny Cosmodrome?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/which-rockets-did-putin-and-kim-see-at-the-vostochny-cosmodrome-1113335130.html
September 13, 2023, 9:32 AM
During a meeting with Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin said that he is proud of how the space field is being developed in Russia.
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Putin Says Kim Jong Un's Visit to Russia Taking Place in Friendly Atmosphere
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/putin-says-kim-jong-uns-visit-to-russia-taking-place-in-friendly-atmosphere-1113336041.html
September 13, 2023, 9:07 AM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Sputnik) - The visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia is taking place in a friendly atmosphere, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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IEA Expects 2023 Global Oil Demand to Reach 101.8Mln Bpd
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/iea-expects-2023-global-oil-demand-to-reach-1018mln-bpd-1113334967.html
September 13, 2023, 8:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that it expects the global oil demand to reach 101.8 million barrels per day.
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Russia to Deliver Demarche to UK for Training Ukrainian Saboteurs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russia-to-deliver-demarche-to-uk-over-engagement-in-training-ukrainian-saboteurs-1113334604.html
September 13, 2023, 7:36 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Moscow will deliver a demarche to London in connection with the information that the UK was engaged in training Ukrainian sabotage groups that planned attacks in Russia, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova when being interviewed by Sputnik.
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Russia’s Top Diplomat to Hold Talks with Key Partners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/lavrov-to-hold-talks-with-chinese-foreign-minister-on-september-18-1113333631.html
September 13, 2023, 6:12 AM
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly where Iran will be represented as member of the SCO for the first time.
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Sputnik Moldova Head Will Be Deported From Moldova Amid 'Destructive Policy of Kishinev'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/sputnik-moldova-head-says-will-be-deported-from-moldova-got-10-year-entry-ban-1113333187.html
September 13, 2023, 5:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group, Dmitry Kiselev slammed the expulsion of Sputnik Moldova Chief and stressed that destructive policy of Kishinev crosses all adequate boundaries of the state relations.
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Japan's Former Justice Minister Kamikawa Appointed New Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/japans-former-justice-minister-kamikawa-appointed-new-foreign-minister-1113333032.html
September 13, 2023, 5:30 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Former Japanese Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa has been appointed the country's new foreign minister, with former prime minister's aide Minoru Kihara named Japan's new defense minister, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday.
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Vladimir Putin Meets with North Korean Kim Jong Un at Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/vladimir-putin-meets-with-north-korean-kim-jong-un-at-vostochny-cosmodrome-1113330116.html
September 13, 2023, 4:46 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin sits down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un near the town of Tsiolkovsky in the Amur region of Russia's Far East to discuss a range of issues pertaining to mutual interests.
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New Book Reportedly Claims Elon Musk Saw Trump as 'World's Champion of Bull***'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/new-book-reportedly-claims-elon-musk-saw-trump-as-worlds-champion-of-bull-1113329409.html
September 13, 2023, 4:25 AM
The book, which delves into the life and career of the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), unveils Musk's complex views on US politics, showcasing his disapproval of Trump, whom he deemed "the world's champion of bull****."
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Vladimir Putin Meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un at Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/vladimir-putin-meets-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-at-vostochny-cosmodrome-1113329806.html
September 13, 2023, 4:13 AM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Amur Region, Russia, (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his arrival at Russia's Vostochny spaceport in the Amur region, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Arrives at Railway Station of Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-arrives-at-railway-station-of-russias-vostochny-spaceport-by-train-1113329678.html
September 13, 2023, 4:08 AM
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters earlier that the two leaders would discuss bilateral cooperation in various areas, as well as regional and international cooperation.
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High-Stakes Virginia Race Rocked After Democrat Caught Streaming Sex Acts With Husband
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/high-stakes-virginia-race-rocked-after-democrat-caught-streaming-sex-acts-with-husband-1113329270.html
September 13, 2023, 4:05 AM
The race between David Owen and Susanna Gibson is expected to be one of the few toss-up races that could determine control of the Virginia House. The district they are running for covers both the Henrico and Goochland counties.
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Gigantic Bubble of Ancient Galaxies to Challenge Universe's Fundamental Laws
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/gigantic-bubble-of-ancient-galaxies-to-challenge-universes-fundamental-laws-1113328240.html
September 13, 2023, 3:34 AM
Astronomers stumbled upon a cosmic wonder – Ho'oleilana, a mind-boggling bubble brimming with galaxies stretching almost inconceivably to nearly 1 bilion light-years across.
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North Korea Reportedly Fires Off Two Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-korea-reportedly-fires-off-two-ballistic-missiles-toward-sea-of-japan-1113328408.html
September 13, 2023, 3:23 AM
The reported Wednesday launches took place after the North Korea leadership traveled to Russia's Far East to participate in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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New Photos Offer Rare Glimpse at US' Classified B-21 Stealth Bomber
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/new-photos-offer-rare-glimpse-at-us-classified-b-21-stealth-bomber-1113327957.html
September 13, 2023, 2:34 AM
The B-21 marks the United States Air Force's (USAF) second stealth bomber and its first in more than three decades. It was first revealed in December 2022 and has been referred to by Northrop Grumman the world’s first “sixth-generation” aircraft. Its full capabilities remain classified.
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Archaeologists Unearth Stunning Paleolithic Cave Art Site in Spain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/archaeologists-unearth-stunning-paleolithic-cave-art-site-in-spain-1113326898.html
September 13, 2023, 1:59 AM
The recent find is estimated to be at least 24,000 years old but the existence of the breathtaking paleolithic masterpieces had gone unnoticed, even by local hikers and explorers, until now.
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Ukraine Missile Attack in Sevastopol Leaves 24 People Injured - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russias-air-defenses-repel-ukrainian-attack-in-crimeas-sevastopol---governor-1113327063.html
September 13, 2023, 1:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses repelled an overnight attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the city of Sevastopol in Crimea, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said early Wednesday.
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Former US Cops Tied to Deadly Beating of Tyre Nichols Indicted on Federal Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/former-us-cops-tied-to-deadly-beating-of-tyre-nichols-indicted-on-federal-charges-1113326701.html
September 13, 2023, 12:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A federal grand jury has indicted the five former Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers that were involved in the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols, US attorney Benjamin Crump said on Tuesday.
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Burisma Blues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/burisma-blues-1113326393.html
September 13, 2023, 12:56 AM
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced on Tuesday that he is directing the House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden for his alleged involvement in his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, including potential pay-to-play accusations.
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House Republicans 'Unlikely' to Have Enough Evidence to Impeach Biden at Present
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/house-republicans-unlikely-to-have-enough-evidence-to-impeach-biden-at-present-1113326060.html
September 13, 2023, 12:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - House Republicans are unlikely to have enough evidence to impeach President Joe Biden but the impeachment inquiry launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be important for the US public to better understand concerns over his alleged role in Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, experts told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Air Force to Miss FY2023 Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 1999
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-air-force-to-miss-fy2023-recruiting-goal-for-first-time-since-1999-1113325369.html
September 12, 2023, 11:36 PM
Last year, the US Air Force Recruiting Service barely met its Fiscal Year 2022 goals and missed its Reserve and Guard goals. It aimed to bring in 23,000 new active-duty recruits in fiscal 2023.
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Kim Jong Un Says Visit to Russia 'Clear Manifestation' of Prioritizing Ties - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/kim-jong-un-says-visit-to-russia-clear-manifestation-of-prioritizing-ties---state-media-1113325522.html
September 12, 2023, 11:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his visit to Russia is a "clear manifestation" of the North Korean leadership of "prioritizing the strategic importance" of the Moscow-Pyongyang relations, state media reported Wednesday.
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Photo: Once-in-430-Year Green Comet Nishimura Approaches Earth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/photo-once-in-430-year-green-comet-nishimura-approaches-earth-1113324769.html
September 12, 2023, 10:54 PM
The 1/2-mile-sized (1-kilometer) comet was discovered on August 12 by an amateur astronomer, and is believed to originate from the Oort Cloud - a reservoir of comets and icy objects beyond Neptune's orbit. However, some experts speculate it could be linked to the Sigma-Hydrids meteor shower, which typically peaks in early December each year.
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‘Scaredy-Cat’ Republicans Fear Giving Biden Popularity Boost With Impeachment Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/scaredy-cat-republicans-fear-giving-biden-popularity-boost-with-impeachment-probe-1113324246.html
September 12, 2023, 9:40 PM
Republicans remain afraid of accidentally handing the Democrats the 2024 election with a badly managed impeachment probe - but they shouldn’t be, because their case is incredibly strong, journalist Ted Rall said.
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UK Defense Ministry Cuts Back on Ukrainian Troop Training Due to Noise Complaints
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/uk-defense-ministry-cuts-back-on-ukrainian-troop-training-due-to-noise-complaints-1113323843.html
September 12, 2023, 9:28 PM
UK-trained Ukrainian troops composed a significant part of Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive, particularly in Ukraine’s 82nd Air Assault Brigade which recently joined the front lines. However, rather than advances, the Kiev's efforts have instead resulted in 71,000 casualties and the loss of 543 tanks and 18,000 armored vehicles.
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Chinese Automakers Surpass Foreign Brands on Home Market
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/chinese-automakers-surpass-foreign-brands-on-home-market-1113313442.html
September 12, 2023, 8:57 PM
Local Chinese carmakers assert complete dominance of the domestic auto market, accounting for over 50% sales in July 2023. However, Western brands are struggling to keep pace amid waning customer preferences.
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US Child Poverty Doubled in 2022 After Biden Admin Let Pandemic Economic Programs Expire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-child-poverty-doubled-in-2022-after-biden-admin-let-pandemic-economic-programs-expire-1113323203.html
September 12, 2023, 8:09 PM
New data released by the US Census Bureau has revealed dire impacts on the working class as a result of sky-high inflation and the end of several benefits programs implemented at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Putin's Eastern Economic Forum Message: How Western Sanctions Have Boosted Russia's Asia Grip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putins-eastern-economic-forum-message-how-western-sanctions-have-boosted-russias-asia-grip-1113320347.html
September 12, 2023, 7:50 PM
Over the past two years, Russia has demonstrated that Western sanctions not only failed to hinder its economic development, but instead undermined global positions of the US and its allies.
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'They Don't Want to Die Pointless Death': Why Ukrainian Troops Increasingly Surrender
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/they-dont-want-to-die-pointless-death-why-ukrainian-troops-increasingly-surrender-1113318870.html
September 12, 2023, 7:15 PM
Ukrainian soldiers have been increasingly surrendering during the Kiev regime's three-month long botched counteroffensive. What's behind the phenomenon?
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Syrian Student Invents Ingenious Way to Create Electricity Amid US Plunder of Nation's Energy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/syrian-student-invents-ingenious-way-to-create-electricity-amid-us-plunder-of-nations-energy-1113321900.html
September 12, 2023, 7:07 PM
Syria’s Foreign Ministry appealed to the United Nations on Sunday to reveal that the nation has faced over $115 billion in losses to its energy sector as a direct result of the CIA-backed war and US occupation of its oil-rich territories, demanding accountability, compensation and an end to the illegal presence of American troops on its lands.
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Pentagon Misleads Congress About Number of Bases in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/pentagon-misleads-congress-about-nature-of-bases-in-africa-1113311761.html
September 12, 2023, 6:30 PM
The US military maintains a string of bases spanning the Sahel region of Africa. Tunde Osazua, coordinator of the US Out of Africa Network — part of the Black Alliance for Peace — said they amounted to a military occupation of the continent.
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Dozens of Farm Crocodiles Freed by Typhoon Haikui Caught in China - Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/dozens-of-farm-crocodiles-freed-by-typhoon-haikui-caught-in-china---photos-1113319248.html
September 12, 2023, 6:10 PM
When Typhoon Haikui slammed southeastern China with the strength of a Category 3 hurricane, it brought all types of chaos, including catastrophic rains that triggered widespread flooding in Taiwan and on the mainland.
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Multinationals Brace for EU's New Corporate Tax Framework
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/multinationals-brace-for-eus-new-corporate-tax-framework-1113315577.html
September 12, 2023, 6:09 PM
Europe is poised for a tax proposal called BEFIT, as the EU is set to disclose fresh regulations on Cross-border profit allocation, whereby multinationals strategically allocate profits and expenses within the bloc to reduce their tax liabilities. But, controversy is brewing over the shift in profit redistribution.
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Scott Ritter: US Transfer of Ever More Deadly Arms to Ukraine Reeks of Desperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/scott-ritter-us-transfer-of-ever-more-deadly-arms-to-ukraine-reeks-of-desperation-1113319569.html
September 12, 2023, 5:46 PM
The Biden administration is reportedly on the verge of approving the delivery of ultra-long-range ATACMS or GMLRS missiles to Ukraine, with their deployment expected to enable Kiev to strike deep into the Russian hinterland. Scott Ritter has a simple theory about why the White House is pursuing such a dangerous march up the escalation ladder.
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