Accelerometer Malfunction Prompted Luna-25 Module to Crash Into Moon - Roscosmos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russias-luna-25-module-crashed-due-to-malfunction-of-accelerometer---roscosmos-1113407848.html
September 15, 2023, 8:17 PM
BAIKONUR (Sputnik) - Russia's Luna-25 automatic landing module crashed due to a malfunction of the accelerometer that failed to transmit the information needed for the engine to turn off, Yuri Borisov, the head of Russian state space corporation Roscosmos, said on Friday.
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US Army Admits Hypersonic Weapon Deployment Plan Behind Schedule
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-army-admits-hypersonic-weapon-deployment-plan-behind-schedule-1113406957.html
September 15, 2023, 8:01 PM
After delaying its latest test of the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), the US Army has admitted that its plan to deploy the ground-launched missile by the end of September is off schedule. The Pentagon has struggled to catch up with rivals like Russia and China in developing the advanced weapons.
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Poland's South Korean Weapon Initiatives Create Security Risks and Cost Taxpayer Money
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/polands-south-korean-weapon-initiatives-create-security-risks-and-cost-taxpayer-money-1113405874.html
September 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
Having already purchased a large quantities of armaments from South Korea, Poland may now be seeking to take its relations with Seoul in the sphere of military hardware procurement to a new level.
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Is US Heading for New Crisis 15 Years After the 2008 Credit Crunch?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/is-us-heading-for-new-crisis-15-years-after-the-2008-credit-crunch-1113391920.html
September 15, 2023, 6:37 PM
Economist and author Dr. Jack Rasmus, co-founder of ProChain Capital David Tawil, and chief market strategist at BubbaTrading.com Todd “Bubba” Horwitz cast doubt on the US government's claims of economic boom.
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Russia's Soyuz MS-24 Rocket Docks at International Space Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russias-soyuz-ms-24-rocket-docks-at-international-space-station-1113393875.html
September 15, 2023, 6:03 PM
The rocket carries two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut on board. It was launched from the Baikonur spaceport earlier in the day.
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US to Produce 100,000 155mm Artillery Shells Each Month by 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-to-produce-100000-155mm-artillery-shells-each-month-by-2025-1113404650.html
September 15, 2023, 5:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is on track to produce 100,000 155mm artillery shells each month by 2025, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante stated on Friday.
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Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to Extend Ukrainian Grain Import Ban Despite European Expiry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/poland-introduces-ban-on-import-of-ukrainian-grain-starting-saturday-1113404414.html
September 15, 2023, 5:43 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary have imposed a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain since midnight, despite the European Commission's refusal to extend the embargo.
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Kim Jong Un Visits Russian Aircraft Factory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/kim-jong-un-visits-russian-aircraft-factory-1113400530.html
September 15, 2023, 5:39 PM
On September 15, Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov and Khabarovsk Governor Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Komsomolsk-on-Amur where Kim visited an aircraft plant named after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
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Auto Workers Strike 'Natural Result' of Biden Administration's Policies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/auto-workers-strike-natural-result-of-biden-administrations-policies-1113403935.html
September 15, 2023, 5:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration's pro-union policies are to blame for the nationwide United Auto Workers (UAW) strike that now threatens the US economy, US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark stated on Friday.
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'Matter of Honor’: N Korea Will Never Bow to US Pressure Despite Huge Weapons Sales to the South
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/matter-of-honor-n-korea-will-never-bow-to-us-pressure-despite-huge-weapons-sales-to-the-south-1113403665.html
September 15, 2023, 5:31 PM
Washington’s goal on the Korean Peninsula has always been to destabilize and destroy the socialist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which has blocked its goal of unifying Korea under a pro-US banner for 73 years. Fortunately, Pyongyang has friends, most especially in Moscow, and is a faithful partner, an expert told Sputnik.
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Bidengate: Why Joe's 2024 Bid Seems Doomed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/bidengate-why-joes-2024-bid-seems-doomed-1113402827.html
September 15, 2023, 4:41 PM
Joe and Hunter Biden appear to have taken a double punch from Republican lawmakers and the US Justice Department. Does it mean they are in real trouble?
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US Space Force Prepares to Establish Command Post in Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-space-force-prepares-to-establish-command-post-in-japan-1113401683.html
September 15, 2023, 4:13 PM
The US Space Force (USSF) is moving toward establishing a new command post in Japan as the Pentagon’s newest service branch establishes a firmer footing in the US military’s global apparatus.
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Direct Hit: Watch Russian Precision Strike Take Out Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/direct-hit-watch-russian-precision-strike-take-out-ukrainian-positions-1113397608.html
September 15, 2023, 3:55 PM
While Russian forces continue to methodically eliminate the Ukrainian infantry formations and armored vehicles that Kiev continues to throw at them as part of the so-called “counteroffensive,” some Ukrainian units end up being destroyed before they even reach the frontline.
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Opposition to Further Ukraine Aid Growing Among US House Republicans - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/opposition-to-further-ukraine-aid-growing-among-us-house-republicans---reports-1113400834.html
September 15, 2023, 3:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Opposition to providing more US aid to Ukraine is growing among Republican members of the House of Representatives, an American news agency reported on Friday.
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Russia's Su-34 Jets Start Using Long-Range Cruise Missiles in Special Op Zone in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russias-su-34-jets-start-using-long-range-cruise-missiles-in-special-op-zone-in-ukraine-1113393697.html
September 15, 2023, 3:17 PM
Russian Su-34 jets are now equipped with long-range cruise missiles, and they have already been used in Ukraine, an informed source told Sputnik.
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Moscow to Seek Int'l Organizations' Reaction to Kiev's Threats Against Russian Journalists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/moscow-to-seek-intl-organizations-reaction-to-kievs-threats-against-russian-journalists-1113400722.html
September 15, 2023, 3:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow will seek an adequate reaction of the relevant international organizations to Kiev's threats targeted against Russian journalists, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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Russia's Soyuz MS-24 Spaceship Launches to ISS From Baikonur
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russias-soyuz-ms-24-spaceship-launches-to-iss-from-baikonur-1113392939.html
September 15, 2023, 2:48 PM
The rocket is expected to follow an ultra-short flight route, making only two loops around the Earth which will take about three hours.
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Europe Snubs Ukraine's Demand to Extradite Draft Dodgers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/europe-snubs-ukraines-demand-to-extradite-draft-dodgers-1113395120.html
September 15, 2023, 2:46 PM
As the Kiev regime increasingly runs out of ammo and military personnel amid the stalling counteroffensive, it is seeking to bring back Ukrainian "draft dodgers" from Europe. What is Europe's response?
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‘Upyr’: Advanced Russian Drone Wreaks Havoc on Ukrainian Army Across Frontline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/upyr-advanced-russian-drone-wreaks-havoc-on-ukrainian-army-across-frontline-1113396662.html
September 15, 2023, 2:42 PM
Moscow is intensively using various modifications of drones in the special military operation zone in Ukraine, amid Kiev’s futile efforts to break through the Russian army’s defensive lines.
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Trump Says Ready to Testify Under Oath He Didn't Order Mar-a-Lago Security Tapes Deleted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/trump-says-ready-to-testify-under-oath-he-didnt-order-mar-a-lago-security-tapes-deleted-1113397694.html
September 15, 2023, 2:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed his readiness to testify under oath that he did not order Mar-a-Lago security video linked to the investigation into his documents handling be deleted.
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Lavrov: Zelensky's Peace Plan Aimed at Strategically Defeating Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/lavrov-zelenskys-peace-plan-aimed-at-strategically-defeating-russia-1113394913.html
September 15, 2023, 1:25 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the peace plan proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that it is a strategic attempt to defeat Russia and to persuade Asian, African, and Latin American nations to align with this idea.
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Bosnia Still Suffering From Impact of Depleted Uranium Munition Bombings - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/bosnia-still-suffering-from-impact-of-depleted-uranium-munition-bombings---ambassador-1113394647.html
September 15, 2023, 1:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The repercussions of the US-led bombing of the former Yugoslavia with depleted uranium munitions are still felt in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian Ambassador to Russia Zeljko Samardzija stated on Friday.
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Ukrainian Military Casualties Exceed 400 in Donetsk, Zaporozhye Directions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/ukrainian-military-casualties-exceed-400-in-donetsk-zaporozhye-directions--1113394336.html
September 15, 2023, 12:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military lost over 400 soldiers in the Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, adding that six enemy attacks have been repelled in these areas.
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China Imposes Sanctions Against Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Defense Firms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/china-imposes-sanctions-against-lockheed-martin-northrop-grumman-defense-firms-1113393328.html
September 15, 2023, 11:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China has decided to impose sanctions against the US-based Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin defense technology companies over an alleged arms supply to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
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Bundestag Member Dagdelen Urges Germany to Lift Sanctions Against Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/bundestag-member-dagdelen-urges-germany-to-lift-sanctions-against-russia-1113393054.html
September 15, 2023, 11:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sevim Dagdelen, a member of Germany's Bundestag lower house of parliament from the Left party, has called for the lifting of sanctions against Moscow, as they cause damage to Berlin.
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‘Emotions Won’t Help’ Kiev Resolve Issue of Grain Exports to EU – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/emotions-wont-help-kiev-resolve-issue-of-grain-exports-to-eu--report-1113391025.html
September 15, 2023, 11:40 AM
The European Commission is expected to decide before the end of the day on whether to extend a temporary ban on the import of some categories of grain from Ukraine to five EU countries, including Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. The restrictions expired on September 15.
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US to Sell F-35A Fighter Jets to Czech Republic At Discount
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-to-sell-f-35a-fighter-jets-to-czech-republic-at-discount-1113392773.html
September 15, 2023, 11:28 AM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - If the Czech Republic buys 24 fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the United States, their price will be lower than expected, media reported, citing Defense Ministry senior official Gen. Jaroslav Mika.
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Putin: US Uses Cluster Munitions Through ‘Ukrainian Proxy’ Despite Calling Their Use a Crime
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/putin-us-uses-cluster-munitions-by-ukrainian-proxy-despite-calling-it-a-crime-1113392359.html
September 15, 2023, 11:12 AM
While the United States often call the use of cluster munitions a crime, they essentially use these weapons themselves in Ukraine, albeit by using the Ukrainian forces as a proxy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko.
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Xi: China to Develop Cargo Railway Transportation With Europe to Boost Quality
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/xi-china-to-develop-cargo-railway-transportation-with-europe-to-boost-quality-1113392016.html
September 15, 2023, 10:56 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing will facilitate freight railway transportation between China and Europe to boost the quality, safety and efficiency of its operation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
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Moscow Investigates Video of Ukrainian Soldiers Sending Russian POWs to Minefield
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/moscow-investigates-video-of-ukrainian-soldiers-sending-russian-pows-to-minefield-1113389252.html
September 15, 2023, 10:42 AM
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, part of the UN Human Rights Council, has previously reported a disturbing finding: they have documented a minimum of 25 instances where Ukrainian soldiers subjected Russian prisoners to torture or execution.
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Russian Ship Destroys Unmanned Boat of Ukrainian Military in Black Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russian-ship-destroys-unmanned-boat-of-ukrainian-military-in-black-sea-1113391747.html
September 15, 2023, 10:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Black Sea Fleet ship destroyed an unmanned boat of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Black Sea on Friday morning., the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russia Sends Aid to Libya Where Floods Death Toll Exceeds 11,000
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russia-to-send-aid-to-libyas-flood-hit-regions-1113391198.html
September 15, 2023, 10:09 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Russia will send on Friday several planes carrying humanitarian aid and emergency personnel to the northeastern Libyan regions which have been hit by flooding, Russian Ambassador Aydar Aganin told Sputnik.
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Gazprom Sent LNG of Own Production Along Northern Sea Route for 1st Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/gazprom-says-sent-lng-of-own-production-along-northern-sea-route-for-1st-time-1113390512.html
September 15, 2023, 9:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Friday that it had sent liquefied natural gas (LNG) of its own production along the Northern Sea Route for the first time, adding that the cargo arrived in China.
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Putin Trusted by 77.7% of Russians - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/putin-trusted-by-777-of-russians---poll-1113390198.html
September 15, 2023, 9:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 75% of Russians have expressed confidence in President Vladimir Putin, and over 70% approve of his performance, a new poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) showed on Friday.
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Moscow Slams Inclusion of Kim Jong Un in Ukrainian 'State Enemy' Database
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/moscow-slams-inclusion-of-kim-jong-un-in-ukrainian-myrotvorets-database-1113389003.html
September 15, 2023, 8:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - ''North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's inclusion in the Ukrainian neo-Nazi website Myrotvorets (Peacemaker) is another provocation by Kiev and a vain attempt to intimidate everyone,'' Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said on Friday.
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Lavrov Participates in Envoys ‘Round Table’ on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/lavrov-participates-in-envoys-round-table-on-ukraine-1113388105.html
September 15, 2023, 8:13 AM
Russia is open to peace negotiations as long as the "new territorial reality" is recognized and the security of its citizens is guaranteed.
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US Ready to Send Their NATO Peers' Armies to Be Slaughtered– Russian Top Security Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-ready-to-send-their-nato-peers-armies-to-be-slaughtered-russian-top-security-official-1113388614.html
September 15, 2023, 7:33 AM
Washington will easily send the troops of other alliance [NATO] member countries to be slaughtered without risking the lives of its military, says Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev.
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Late Discovery of Bodies in Libya's Derna May Cause Spread of Infections - Doctors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/late-discovery-of-bodies-in-libyas-derna-may-cause-spread-of-infections---doctors-1113388479.html
September 15, 2023, 7:09 AM
BENGHAZI (Sputnik) - The late discovery of the bodies of victims killed by floods in the eastern Libyan city of Derna may cause epidemics and infections, the head of the main medical center in the city of Al Bayda, Abdel-Rahim Mazek, told Sputnik on Friday.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Wreck Ukrainian Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/watch-russian-ka-52-helicopter-wreck-ukrainian-tank-1113388210.html
September 15, 2023, 6:39 AM
The Ka-52s, which continue to perform missions in the Russian Special Military Operational Zone, are widely recognized for their performance characteristics and high durability.
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Shoigu Inspects Modernization of Nuclear Subs in Russia's Far East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/russias-defense-minister-inspects-fulfillment-of-state-defense-order-in-far-east-1113387297.html
September 15, 2023, 4:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected the fulfillment of the defense contracts at the Zvezda plant in the Primorsky territory in Russia's Far East, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
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Kim Jong Un Visits Russian Aircraft Factories in Komsomolsk-on-Amur - Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-inspects--russian-aircraft-factories-in-komsomolsk-on-amur-1113386430.html
September 15, 2023, 4:17 AM
Earlier this week, Kim Jong Un met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur region of Russia's Far East to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as a number of pressing international issues.
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US School Shootings Reach Historic Record-Highs for Second Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-school-shootings-reach-historic-record-highs-for-second-year-1113386149.html
September 15, 2023, 4:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The number of shootings in American elementary and secondary schools that resulted in injury or death reached a new record in the 2021-2022 school year amid an overall increase in gun crimes across the country, a new statistical data report compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics revealed.
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NASA's Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Herbig-Haro 211 Infant Stars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/nasas-webb-telescope-captures-stunning-image-of-herbig-haro-211-infant-stars-1113385722.html
September 15, 2023, 3:55 AM
Located approximately 1,000 light-years away from Earth in the Perseus constellation, HH 211 is a Class 0 protostar, akin to our sun in its infancy, with a mere 8% of our sun's mass.
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Closest Black Holes Are Likely Much Closer Than We Think, Astronomers Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/closest-black-holes-are-likely-much-closer-than-we-think-astronomers-say-1113385907.html
September 15, 2023, 3:48 AM
Only a couple dozen black holes have been found in our galaxy so far, but scientists believe there could be hundreds of millions inside our galaxy in addition to the supermassive black hole that sits in the center of the Milky Way.
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US Auto Workers Union Start Strikes at 'Big Three' Plants in Historic First
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/us-auto-workers-union-to-start-strikes-at-big-three-plants-in-historic-first--1113385350.html
September 15, 2023, 3:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in the United States, announced Thursday that strikes at plants of the US "big three" automakers, namely Ford, Stellantis and General Motors, start tonight "at once" for the first time in the union's history.
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Explosion at World's Largest Railway Yard Forces Evacuation in Nebraska
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/explosion-at-worlds-largest-railway-yard-forces-evacuation-in-nebraska-1113384911.html
September 15, 2023, 3:00 AM
Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard is the world’s largest trainyard, spanning around 1,000 yards wide on average. Around 139 trains and 14,000 railroad cars pass through the facility every day. It sits about halfway between Omaha, Nebraska, and Denver, Colorado.
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Mysterious White Object Spotted Over Illinois Turns Out to Be Stratospheric Balloon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/mysterious-white-object-spotted-over-illinois-turns-out-to-be-stratospheric-balloon-1113384319.html
September 15, 2023, 2:48 AM
The unusual occurrence unfolded in Illinois when employees with Todd's Tire and Auto alerted off-duty Police Chief Bruce Franks to the peculiar spectacle that had gathered a curious crowd.
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'Go F***ing Ahead': McCarthy Reportedly Dares Republicans to Boot Him From Speakership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/go-fing-ahead-and-do-it-mccarthy-dares-republicans-to-boot-him-from-speakership-1113384052.html
September 15, 2023, 2:05 AM
A motion to vacate would remove Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his position as House speaker, a leadership post he fought hard for in early January. In fact, it took 15 voting sessions before McCarthy was confirmed by the House to serve.
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Kim Jong Un's Train Arrives at Railway Station in Russian City of Komsomolsk-on-Amur
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/kim-jong-uns-train-arrives-at-railway-station-in-russian-city-of-komsomolsk-on-amur-1113383905.html
September 15, 2023, 1:07 AM
KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR, Russia (Sputnik) - A train transporting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un across Russia arrived early Friday at the railway station of the Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a Sputnik correspondent confirmed.
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200,000 American Lives at Risk as Global Warming May Triple Temperature-Related Deaths - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230915/200000-american-lives-at-risk-as-global-warming-may-triple-temperature-related-deaths---study-1113383677.html
September 15, 2023, 12:55 AM
The research underscores the urgent need for cities to adapt to rising temperatures, with potentially one-third of these deaths rivaling cancer fatalities unless proactive measures are taken.
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Maine Braces for Lee's Impact as State Placed on First Hurricane Watch in 15 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/maine-braces-for-lees-impact-as-state-placed-on-first-hurricane-watch-in-15-years-1113382169.html
September 14, 2023, 11:22 PM
Maine is under its first hurricane watch in 15 years as Hurricane Lee, a Category 1 storm, swirls off the coast. This comes after days of wild weather in across New England, including torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes, and even a suspected tornado.
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US Political System Frozen by Soviet-Style ‘Aging Crisis’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/us-political-system-frozen-by-soviet-style-aging-crisis-1113382319.html
September 14, 2023, 10:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The leaders of the United States are aging with no replacement in sight amid unbreakable political gridlock, reminiscent of the conditions prior to the fall of another superpower three decades ago, experts told Sputnik.
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Pentagon Using Ukraine as Testing Ground for Electronic Warfare, Says US Commander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/pentagon-using-ukraine-as-testing-ground-for-electronic-warfare-says-us-commander-1113381823.html
September 14, 2023, 10:19 PM
The British Royal United Services Institute and other military expert organizations have cited Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities as a key factor for explaining why Ukraine’s three-month-long counteroffensive has failed so miserably.
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Independent NASA Probe ‘Did Not Find Any Evidence’ UAPs Are Aliens
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/independent-nasa-probe-did-not-find-any-evidence-uaps-are-aliens-1113381566.html
September 14, 2023, 9:02 PM
While the Pentagon has its own office for investigating unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), the US space agency NASA has also convened its own Independent Study Team to probe the rapidly expanding catalog of mysterious incidents.
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'They're Red Flags': Libertarian Party Eyes Conservatorship for Biden, McConnell
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/theyre-red-flags-libertarian-party-eyes-conservatorship-for-biden-mcconnell-1113380887.html
September 14, 2023, 8:57 PM
Conservatorships have come to the forefront of the public consciousness after celebrity Britney Spears began a long legal battle to end hers. Amanda Bynes, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson and former NFL star and the subject of the 2009 film "The Blind Side," Michael Oher, are some notable celebrities that either are or were under a conservatorship.
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DHS: Nationwide Terror Threat Remains High From Violent Extremists Radicalized in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230914/dhs-nationwide-terror-threat-remains-high-from-violent-extremists-radicalized-in-us-1113381424.html
September 14, 2023, 8:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The terror threat to the US mainland remains high partly due to violent extremists radicalized in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a report released on Thursday.
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'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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