Sci-Fi Turned Into Reality: Russian Laser Weapons Successfully Tested in Combat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/sci-fi-turned-into-reality-russian-laser-weapons-successfully-tested-in-combat-1113566461.html
September 21, 2023, 8:22 PM
Russia is testing its cutting-edge laser weapons in Ukraine. What is known about these arms based on new physical principles?
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Private Equity 'Thrown Under Bus' by Fed's 'Higher for Longer' US Fiscal Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/private-equity-thrown-under-bus-by-feds-higher-for-longer-us-fiscal-policy-1113568668.html
September 21, 2023, 7:55 PM
The US central bank is engaged in an effort to reorganize US capital using fiscal policy, directing it away from the financial class and spend-happy bureaucrats and toward industrial leaders and Main Street, in line with international expectations, a financial and geopolitical analyst told Sputnik.
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US May Be Supporting 'Neo-Nazis' by Aiding Ukraine - Congressman's Letter to Blinken and Austin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/us-may-be-supporting-neo-nazis-by-aiding-ukraine-congressmans-letter-to-blinken-and-austin-1113566796.html
September 21, 2023, 7:18 PM
While the Biden administration does not seem keen to stop funneling arms and funds to the regime in Kiev, Republican House Representative Paul A. Gosar raised concerns that at least a portion of this generous aid may make it into the hands of Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
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Can Ukraine Use Corruption Charges to Blackmail Biden Into Sending More Arms?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/can-ukraine-use-corruption-charges-to-blackmail-biden-into-sending-more-arms-1113566345.html
September 21, 2023, 7:08 PM
As congressional impeachment hearings loom, Joe Biden's allies in Kiev know more than anyone whether he is guilty of corruption. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, said Russia was keeping a close eye on the Washington scene.
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Analyst: Canada’s India Spat Part of ‘Carrot-and-Stick’ Effort to Bring New Delhi Back into US Orbit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/analyst-canadas-india-spat-part-of-carrot-and-stick-effort-to-bring-new-delhi-back-into-us-orbit-1113566165.html
September 21, 2023, 6:45 PM
Canada would never create such a rift with a US partner as it has with India without some kind of direction from Washington, an expert told Sputnik. Analysts should be wary of accepting the spat at face value, as it’s likely part of an effort to intimidate India into being more cooperative with the West.
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US Congress Members Rally to Oppose White House Bankrolling 'Indefinite Conflict' in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/us-congress-members-rally-to-oppose-white-house-bankrolling-indefinite-conflict-in-ukraine-1113564907.html
September 21, 2023, 6:19 PM
While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the US to coax even more support for the Kiev regime, a number of American lawmakers stepped forward to vocally oppose the way the White House keeps throwing taxpayers’ money at the country.
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‘Listen More, Lecture Less’: NATO Must Accept Global Failure of Anti-Russia Diplomacy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/listen-more-lecture-less-nato-must-accept-global-failure-of-anti-russia-diplomacy-1113563673.html
September 21, 2023, 4:45 PM
In forming their foreign policy, Western leaders have acted like the Russian Federation is the Soviet Union - a catastrophic mistake that has fueled both strategic errors like the conflict in Ukraine and driven Russophobia at home, which only further distorts their vision, an expert told Sputnik.
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Hungary to Veto Any EU Sanctions on Russian Nuclear Energy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/hungary-to-veto-any-eu-sanctions-on-russian-nuclear-energy-1113559789.html
September 21, 2023, 4:42 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Any EU attempt to impose restrictions on Russian nuclear energy would be blocked by Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told Sputnik.
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Cannon Fodder: Number of Ukrainian Amputee Soldiers Going Through the Roof
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/cannon-fodder-number-of-ukrainian-amputee-soldiers-going-through-the-roof-1113563445.html
September 21, 2023, 4:11 PM
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have become amputees, while many more sustained other injuries or died on the battlefield. The scale of amputations in Ukraine has reached that of the First World War, according to Western media.
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Will West Draw Japan Into Militarization With UK-Italy 6th-Gen Fighter Project?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/will-west-draw-japan-into-militarization-with-uk-italy-6th-gen-fighter-project-1113552937.html
September 21, 2023, 3:25 PM
Japan's 1947 constitution rejects the militarism that led the empire to disaster in the Second World War. But under Western influence, the Tokyo government has sought to relax the prohibition on closer military cooperation with the West.
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US Uses Ukraine to ‘Test Military Solutions’ For Future Use, Expert Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/us-uses-ukraine-to-test-military-solutions-for-future-use-expert-says-1113561952.html
September 21, 2023, 3:06 PM
Washington doesn’t think twice about using Ukraine to learn how various kinds of weapons respond, Dmitry Stefanovich of the Moscow-based Institute of World Economy and International Relations with the Russian Academy of Sciences, told Sputnik.
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Scott Ritter: Ukraine Shows US Military Not Ready for Major War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/scott-ritter-ukraine-shows-us-military-not-ready-for-major-war-1113561694.html
September 21, 2023, 3:04 PM
Sputnik brings you the latest insights from Scott Ritter – former US Marine intel officer and UN weapons inspector – where he explains why the US Army is not ready for the full-scale war against Russia based on the failed Ukrainian counteroffensive attempt.
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Watch Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Marine Deployment Point
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/watch-russian-forces-destroy-ukrainian-marine-deployment-point-1113558715.html
September 21, 2023, 2:45 PM
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Ukrainian positions in the village of Petropavlovka of the Donetsk Peoples' Republic (DPR).
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McCarthy Rejects Zelensky’s Request to Address US Congress
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/mccarthy-says-he-rejected-zelenskys-request-to-address-congress-1113561733.html
September 21, 2023, 2:04 PM
WASHINGTON, September 21 (Sputnik) – US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has turned down a request from Volodymyr Zelensky to address a joint session of the US Congress, NBC reported on Thursday.
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US Arms Purchases Divides European Powerhouses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/us-arms-purchases-divides-european-powerhouses-1113538249.html
September 21, 2023, 2:00 PM
The defense ministers of the two European nations have disagreed over defense procurement outside the bloc's arms industry. The French minister advocates for EU industry contracts, while the German emphasizes the need for immediate action and considers non-European options.
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Ex-MEP Calls for France to Cease Arms Supplies to Ukraine in Wake of Polish Decision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/ex-mep-calls-for-france-to-cease-arms-supplies-to-ukraine-in-wake-of-polish-decision-1113558247.html
September 21, 2023, 1:39 PM
''France should follow Poland's example and stop supplying arms to Ukraine, which is not interested in a peaceful solution'', said Florian Filippo, head of the French Patriots party and a former member of the European Parliament.
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Rupert Murdoch to Step Down as Fox, News Corp Chairman in November
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/rupert-murdoch-to-step-down-as-fox-news-corp-chairman-in-november--letter-1113561209.html
September 21, 2023, 1:37 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Rupert Murdoch will step down as chairman of Fox and News Corp in November, Fox News reported Thursday, citing a letter to colleagues.
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Barents Sea Exercise: Naval Helicopters Hone Fleet Integration Skills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/barents-sea-exercise-naval-helicopters-hone-fleet-integration-skills-1113557156.html
September 21, 2023, 1:29 PM
Russian naval helicopter units are conducting drills in the Barents Sea, focusing on search and rescue operations and improving cooperation with the Northern Fleet forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
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Polish Politician Reveals Why Warsaw Changed Its Tune on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/polish-politician-reveals-why-warsaw-changed-its-tone-on-ukraine-1113556539.html
September 21, 2023, 1:23 PM
Having acted as one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters since the escalation of the conflict last year, Poland has now changed its tone in the dialogue with the Kiev regime over what appears to be a trade dispute.
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Energy Crisis and Mass Strikes Loom Over US Economy Amid Modest Growth - Fed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/energy-crisis-and-mass-strikes-loom-over-us-economy-amid-modest-growth---fed-1113557545.html
September 21, 2023, 1:07 PM
With senior U.S. officials repeatedly claiming that there are no signs that the national economy is entering a downturn, prices at the pump in America rose to their highest levels of the year.
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Kremlin on Dead Soldiers in Karabakh: Probe is Underway
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/kremlin-on-dead-soldiers-in-karabakh-probe-is-underway--1113560415.html
September 21, 2023, 1:02 PM
VELIKY NOVGOROD, Russia (Sputnik) - Moscow has seen reports that there are detainees in Azerbaijan due to the death of Russian peacekeepers, all details are unknown, but an investigation is underway, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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Air Defense Downs All Missiles Launched by Ukraine at Saki Airfield in Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/air-defense-downs-all-missiles-lacnched-by-ukraine-at-saki-airfield-in-crimea-1113558838.html
September 21, 2023, 12:37 PM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have shot down all the missiles with which Kiev tried to attack the Saki airfield in Crimea, Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to the head of Crimea, stated on Thursday.
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Russian Air Defense Downs 5 Storm Shadow Missiles, 75 Ukrainian Drones in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/russian-air-defense-downs-5-storm-shadow-missiles-75-ukrainian-drones-in-past-day-1113558417.html
September 21, 2023, 12:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have shot down five Storm Shadow cruise missiles and the record 75 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Russian Forces Strike Reconnaissance, Sabotage Preparation Centers in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/russian-forces-strike-reconnaissance-sabotage-preparation-centers-in-ukraine-1113558009.html
September 21, 2023, 12:06 PM
Russian Ministry of Defense issued a fresh report on the progress of special military operation.
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Biden's Meeting with Brazilian Leader Lula da Silva: A Tale of Odd Moments
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/bidens-meeting-with-brazilian-leader-lula-da-silva-a-tale-of-odd-moments-1113554868.html
September 21, 2023, 12:02 PM
US President Joe Biden has once again done something out of the ordinary by refusing to shake hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during their meeting in New York, according to a video published by British media.
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US-Iran Prisoner Exchange Will Not Change Relations Between Tehran, Washington - Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/us-iran-prisoner-exchange-will-not-change-relations-between-tehran-washington---russia-1113556967.html
September 21, 2023, 11:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow believes that the exchange of prisoners between the United States and Iran will not radically change anything in the relations between Tehran and Washington, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Thursday.
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First Suspects in Death of Russian Peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh Detained - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/first-suspects-in-death-of-russian-peacekeepers-in-nagorno-karabakh-detained---source-1113557048.html
September 21, 2023, 11:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - First suspects in the death of Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh have been detained, a Russian law enforcement agency source said on Thursday.
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Russia to Allow Trading by Banks, Brokers of Friendly, Neutral States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/russia-to-allow-trading-by-banks-brokers-of-friendly-neutral-states-1113556152.html
September 21, 2023, 11:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brokers and banks of friendly or neutral nations will be allowed to trade on the Russian currency and derivative markets, the Russian government stated on Thursday.
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Germany Says Not in Favor of Idea to Deprive Russia of Veto Power in UN Security Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/germany-says-not-in-favor-of-idea-to-deprive-russia-of-veto-power-in-un-security-council-1113555506.html
September 21, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany does not support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative to deprive Russia of the right of veto in the UN Security Council and is not always in favor of ideas voiced by Kiev, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated.
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Thai University Becomes SputnikPro Participant for First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/thai-university-becomes-sputnikpro-participant-for-first-time-1113553120.html
September 21, 2023, 10:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thammasat University has taken part in the SputnikPro online session, becoming the first Thai platform to join the project.
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Azerbaijani Commander Whose Subordinates Guilty in Peacekeepers Death Suspended - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/azerbaijani-commander-whose-subordinates-guilty-in-peacekeepers-death-suspended---source-1113555324.html
September 21, 2023, 10:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The commander of the corps of the Azerbaijani armed forces, whose subordinates are guilty of the death of Russian peacekeepers, has been suspended from his duties, a Russian law enforcement agency source reported on Thursday.
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Netizens Mock Suspension of Ukrainian Military Spokesperson After Anti-Russian Hate Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/netizens-mock-suspension-of-ukrainian-military-spokesperson-after-anti-russian-hate-video-1113550824.html
September 21, 2023, 10:02 AM
Russia’s Foreign Ministry earlier stated that it seeks “an adequate reaction” of the relevant multilateral structures to Sarah Ashton-Cirillo’s aggressive remarks to Russian journalists.
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Aliyev Apologizes to Putin, Expresses Condolences Over Death of Russian Military - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/aliyev-apologizes-to-putin-expressed-condolences-over-death-of-russian-military---kremlin-1113553600.html
September 21, 2023, 9:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev apologized to Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed deep condolences over the tragic death of Russian military personnel in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 20, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
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Syrian President Arrives in China to Meet With Xi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/syrian-president-arrives-in-china-to-meet-with-xi-1113551243.html
September 21, 2023, 9:24 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on Thursday, kicking off his visit to the country at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
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Watch Yars ICBMs In Action During Russian Strategic Missile Forces' Drill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/watch-yars-icbms-in-action-during-russian-strategic-missile-forces-drill-1113550233.html
September 21, 2023, 7:51 AM
Russia's Ministry of Defense launched a large-scale command-and-staff exercise of the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems in the Sverdlovsk Region.
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How Russian Lancet Drone Surgically Struck Ukrainian Jet's Cockpit From 80 Km
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/how-russian-lancet-drone-surgically-struck-ukraininan-jets-cockpit-from-80-km-1113549589.html
September 21, 2023, 6:23 AM
Amid Kiev's futile counteroffensive, Moscow continues to successfully deploy various drone modifications in the special military operation zone.
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NATO Drills Near Russian Borders Raise Escalation Risk, Moscow Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/risk-of-escalation-multiplies-due-to-nato-drills-near-russian-borders---moscow-1113548659.html
September 21, 2023, 5:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Due to NATO's maneuvers near Russia's borders, the risk of unintentional incidents and chances of aggravating the situation are liable to multiply, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.
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Poland No Longer Supplying Ukraine With Weapons - Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/poland-no-longer-supplying-ukraine-with-weapons---prime-minister-1113548132.html
September 21, 2023, 4:18 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland is no longer supplying Ukraine with weapons as it is actively arming itself, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday.
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Russian Peacekeepers Evacuate 5,000 Civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/russian-peacekeepers-evacuate-5000-civilians-in-nagorno-karabakh---defense-ministry-1113547960.html
September 21, 2023, 4:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian peacekeepers have evacuated as many as 5,000 civilians from three districts in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.
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Taylor Swift Fans Crash Google's '1989' Vault Puzzle Ahead of Album Re-Release
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/taylor-swift-fans-crash-googles-1989-vault-puzzle-ahead-of-album-re-release-1113547742.html
September 21, 2023, 4:01 AM
The latest Swiftie-induced crash is not the first to have ever happen; in fact, fans of the American singer-songwriter previously overwhelmed Ticketmaster and AMC Theatres after individuals attempted to first snag tickets to the musician's Era's Tour, and more recently for movie tickets to the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert film.
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Scientists Discover Which Age People Are Happiest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/scientists-pinpoint-which-age-people-are-most-happiest-1113547095.html
September 21, 2023, 2:48 AM
The researchers have discovered a hidden key to happiness, but you may have to wait a few more years to see for yourself.
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New Undersea Find Off Egyptian Coast Reveals Wealth of Ancient Pharaohs, Greeks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/new-undersea-find-off-egyptian-coast-reveals-wealth-of-ancient-pharaohs-greeks-1113547416.html
September 21, 2023, 2:38 AM
The mythical lost city of Atlantis still eludes archeologists, but new underwater discoveries have uncovered “treasures and secrets” serving as a link to vanished worlds.
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Bullets Strike Main Gate of US Embassy in Lebanon, No Injuries Reported
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/bullets-strike-main-gate-of-us-embassy-in-lebanon-no-injuries-reported-1113546739.html
September 21, 2023, 1:28 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - A shooting has taken place at the gates of the US embassy in a suburb of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, with bullets hitting the embassy's gates.
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McCarthy: US House Republicans ‘Very Close’ to Stopgap Government Funding Plan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/mccarthy-us-house-republicans-very-close-to-stopgap-government-funding-plan-1113546604.html
September 21, 2023, 12:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said during a news conference that House Republicans are nearing a plan to temporarily fund the US government and avoid a potential shutdown.
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Life Finds a Way: Lahaina Banyan Tree Displays New Leaves After Devastating Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/life-finds-a-way-lahaina-banyan-tree-displays-new-leaves-after-devastating-wildfires-1113545701.html
September 21, 2023, 12:38 AM
Hawaii experienced devastating wildfires in early August, leaving at least 97 people dead and scorched debris in its wake.
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Can’t Get You Outta My Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/cant-get-you-outta-my-head-1113546427.html
September 21, 2023, 12:28 AM
In perhaps the most impressive demonstration yet of the dedication of fans of the multi-billionaire tech magnate, people are signing up to allow Elon Musk’s neurotech startup to install experimental implants in their brains.
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‘Absolutely Reckless’: US Navy Blasted for Destroying Evidence in Hawaii Water Poisoning Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230921/absolutely-reckless-us-navy-blasted-for-destroying-evidence-in-hawaii-water-poisoning-case-1113545414.html
September 21, 2023, 12:02 AM
An attorney for 300 individuals suing the US Navy has claimed the naval service was aware of legal obligations to preserve evidence tied to the 2021 accident at a fuel storage facility in Hawaii that contaminated local water supplies, stressing the branch is “not an unsophisticated party."
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Russian Air Defenses Thwart Massive Ukraine Attack on Crimea, Down 19 Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russian-air-defenses-thwart-massive-ukraine-attack-on-crimea-down-19-drones-1113545579.html
September 20, 2023, 11:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday that air defenses thwarted an overnight terrorist attack of the Ukrainian armed forces on Crimea by shooting down 19 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the peninsula.
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Sierra Leone's Top Diplomat Says Positive Ties With Russia Will Remain Despite Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/sierra-leones-top-diplomat-says-positive-ties-with-russia-will-remain-despite-sanctions-1113544988.html
September 20, 2023, 10:41 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Freetown's good relations with Moscow will remain unchanged regardless of Western sanctions, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister Timothy Kabba told Sputnik on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
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Hunter Biden to Make Court Appearance Over Gun Charge on October 3
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/hunter-biden-to-make-court-appearance-over-gun-charge-on-october-3-1113544863.html
September 20, 2023, 10:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The initial court appearance and arraignment for Hunter Biden on a firearms charge is rescheduled to October 3, according to a court order from US Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke.
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Don Jr.'s Hacked X Account Sends Fake Message That Donald Trump Died
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/don-jrs-hacked-x-account-sends-fake-message-that-donald-trump-died-1113543796.html
September 20, 2023, 9:24 PM
The hacker's posts also zeroed in on US President Joe Biden, North Korea, and YouTuber Logan Paul.
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‘Lost It in The Weather’: Audio Leaked From ‘Zombie’ F-35 Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/lost-it-in-the-weather-audio-leaked-from-zombie-f-35-crash-1113543970.html
September 20, 2023, 9:07 PM
The F-35 program is the most expensive weapons program the Pentagon has ever undertaken, with a lifetime program cost of $1.7 trillion and each plane costing between $80 and $140 million. Despite the expense, the jet is beset with problems, limiting its utility.
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Dead Heat: New Poll Shows Trump, Biden Tied in Voter Preferences for 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/dead-heat-new-poll-shows-trump-biden-tied-in-voter-preferences-for-2024-election-1113544185.html
September 20, 2023, 8:57 PM
White House advisers have urged Democrats to stay calm and carry on, insisting issues such as abortion and disapproval of former US President Donald Trump will ensure a victory for the Biden camp.
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Iranian Media Touts Raisi's UN Speech as 'Obituary of US Hegemony'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/iranian-media-touts-raisis-un-speech-as-obituary-of-us-hegemony-1113540465.html
September 20, 2023, 7:33 PM
The Iranian president has given a rousing address at the United Nations General Assembly, outlining the Islamic Republic’s regional and global policy and blasting the US and its allies for using terrorism “as a foreign policy instrument.”
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Powell: Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate Level, Expects Another 25-Point Hike by Year-End
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/powell-federal-reserve-keeps-interest-rate-level-expects-another-25-point-hike-by-year-end-1113538992.html
September 20, 2023, 7:29 PM
The US has continued to struggle with taming the economic chaos produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the central bank tolerate high inflation over fears of disrupting a precarious economic recovery. The shutdowns of 2020 threw 20 million Americans out of work.
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AG Garland Tells GOP-Led House Judiciary Committee Defunding FBI ‘Catastrophic’ for Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/ag-garland-tells-gop-led-house-judiciary-committee-defunding-fbi-catastrophic-for-security-1113535142.html
September 20, 2023, 7:17 PM
Appearing before a House panel for the first time since Republicans took control of the chamber in January, US Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed back on several prominent GOP talking points, including efforts to get the top prosecutor impeached for “weaponizing” the Justice Department.
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How Russian Peacekeepers Stopped Hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/how-russian-peacekeepers-stopped-hostilities-in-nagorno-karabakh--1113540718.html
September 20, 2023, 7:15 PM
Azerbaijan and representatives of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh ceased hostilities on September 20 through the mediation of Russian peacekeepers, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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From T-90 Tanks to Sarmat ICBMS: Russian Armories' Top Weapons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/from-t-90-tanks-to-sarmat-icbms-russian-armories-top-weapons-1113537607.html
September 20, 2023, 7:07 PM
Russia marked Defense Industry Workers’ Day this week, with the professional holiday dedicated to the men and women responsible for the design and production of the country’s defense hardware, some of which has proven its effectiveness amid the NATO-Russia ongoing proxy war in Ukraine. Check out Sputnik’s infographic for more details.
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No Room Outback: Australia Facing Housing Crisis as New Builds Dry Up
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/no-room-outback-australia-facing-housing-crisis-as-new-builds-dry-up-1113535809.html
September 20, 2023, 6:33 PM
Despite occupying a whole continent with a population of just 26 million, Australia has run out of homes to rent. Construction costs have soared while local activist groups block new housing developments.
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Putin Welcomes End of Hostilities in Karabakh During Conversation With Pashinyan - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/putin-welcomes-end-of-hostilities-in-karabakh-during-conversation-with-pashinyan---kremlin-1113539610.html
September 20, 2023, 6:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the agreement to end hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh during a phone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday, the Kremlin stated.
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China Getting Rid of Treasuries, Citing Looming Recession & Political Instability in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/china-getting-rid-of-treasuries-citing-looming-recession--political-instability-in-us-1113535686.html
September 20, 2023, 6:04 PM
China dropping US Treasury bonds is a long-term strategy prompted by uncertainty surrounding the US’ economic prospects, monetary policies, and political instability, per the Chinese press.
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Polish-Ukrainian Spat Threatens to Strip Zelensky of One of His Closest NATO Allies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/polish-ukrainian-spat-threatens-to-strip-zelensky-of-one-of-his-closest-nato-allies-1113536381.html
September 20, 2023, 5:59 PM
Polish President Andrzej Duda dramatically shelved plans to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday amid the quickly escalating trade dispute between the two countries. Sputnik turned to renowned geopolitical analyst Paolo Raffone for insights on some of the behind-the-scenes reasons for the spat.
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Risk of Global Conflict Increasing - Lavrov at UN Security Council Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/risks-of-global-conflict-increasing---lavrov-1113538711.html
September 20, 2023, 5:43 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The risk of a global conflict is on the rise, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Ukraine.
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NASA's Breathtaking Image Reveals Lunar South Pole's Darkness
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/nasas-breathtaking-image-reveals-lunar-south-poles-darkness-1113534954.html
September 20, 2023, 5:35 PM
NASA's ShadowCam illuminates the mysteries of Shackleton Crater, unveiling potential water reservoirs in the Moon's shadowed depths.
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Obama's Hypocrisy in Begging Aid for Libya After Destroying Country in 2011
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/obamas-hypocrisy-in-begging-aid-for-libya-after-destroying-country-in-2011-1113522896.html
September 20, 2023, 5:34 PM
Barack Obama has asked his fans to donate to charities in the wake of the natural disaster in Libya. Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist, pointed out that it was the former US president who transformed Libya from Africa's wealthiest nation to a war-torn and fractured state.
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Russia Takes Part in UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russia-takes-part-in-un-security-council-meeting-on-ukraine-1113516187.html
September 20, 2023, 5:02 PM
The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held between 19 and 26 September in New York.
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Nagorno-Karabakh Hostilities May 'Re-Flame' as 'Force Cannot Solve Such Conflicts'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/nagorno-karabakh-hostilities-may-re-flame-as-force-cannot-solve-such-conflicts-1113519605.html
September 20, 2023, 4:43 PM
Azerbaijan and representatives of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh have agreed on a cessation of hostilities with mediation of Russian peacekeepers, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday. A day before, Baku began an "anti-terrorist operation" in Nagorno-Karabakh, which Yerevan denounced as aggression.
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Russian UN Envoy Asks UN Security Council President for Reasons to Invite Zelensky to Speak
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russian-un-envoy-asks-un-security-council-president-for-reasons-to-invite-zelensky-to-speak-1113536225.html
September 20, 2023, 4:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian envoy to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia on Wednesday critisized the UN Security Council president over giving the floor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Russian Peacekeepers Die From Gunfire in Nagorno-Karabakh - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russian-peacekeepers-die-from-shelling-in-nagorno-karabakh---defense-ministry-1113535446.html
September 20, 2023, 3:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A car with Russian peacekeepers came under gunfire in the area of Canyataq in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian military were killed, the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Wednesday.
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Biden’s Migrant Border Crisis Blows Hole Worth Millions in Colorado City Budget
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/bidens-migrant-border-crisis-blows-hole-worth-millions-in-colorado-city-budget-1113529760.html
September 20, 2023, 2:37 PM
Amid the raging crisis on the US-Mexico border, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with authorities in Arizona and Florida, has been sending busloads filled with illegal immigrants to the US capital and other Democratic-run self-pronounced "sanctuary" destinations, with Colorado’s capital also making the list.
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Goldman Sachs Foresees Oil at $100 as Global Economy Braces For Impact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/goldman-sachs-foresees-oil-at-100-as-global-economy-braces-for-impact-1113518692.html
September 20, 2023, 2:37 PM
Central banks worldwide are facing a challenge with oil prices, soaring towards $100 per barrel, thereby prompting policymakers to navigate potential inflation risks and economic repercussions while grappling with prolonged market volatility concerns.
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Scientists Extract RNA of Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/scientists-extract-rna-of-extinct-tasmanian-tiger-1113529894.html
September 20, 2023, 2:04 PM
Scientists have achieved a monumental breakthrough in genetic research, successfully extracting RNA from a preserved Tasmanian tiger specimen. This unprecedented feat opens new doors to understanding extinct species and also offers insights into past pandemics and the impact of human activities on species' extinction.
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Israeli Police Make Arrests After Thieves Steal IDF Tank, Stash It in Junkyard
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/israeli-police-make-arrests-after-thieves-steal-idf-tank-stash-it-in-junkyard-1113532918.html
September 20, 2023, 1:52 PM
The Merkava series of main battle tanks makes up the backbone of the Israel Defense Forces’ heavy armored component, and has been used extensively in nearly all of Israel’s ground wars against neighbors since the 1980s.
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Poland Warns of Ending Support for Ukraine Over Kiev's WTO Complaint
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/poland-may-stop-supporting-ukraine-in-light-of-ukraines-lawsuit-with-wto-1113530276.html
September 20, 2023, 1:18 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland may stop supporting Ukraine if public opinion goes against backing the Kiev regime over Ukraine's claims lodged with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against some of the EU's Visegrad group, Polish Minister for the European Union Szymon Szynkowski vel Sek said on Wednesday.
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Watch Iran Show Off Latest Drones, Fattah Hypersonic Missile to Russia’s Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/watch-iran-show-off-latest-drones-fatah-hypersonic-missile-to-russias-defense-minister-1113525193.html
September 20, 2023, 12:37 PM
The Russian defense minister arrived in Iran on Tuesday for high-level meetings aimed at deepening defense ties with Moscow’s newly crowned Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS+ partner.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 175 Military in Donetsk Direction - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/ukraine-loses-up-to-175-military-in-donetsk-direction---mod-1113522447.html
September 20, 2023, 11:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 175 military in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Watch Russian Baltic Fleet Corvette Destroy 'Enemy' Ship During 'Finval-2023' Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/watch-russian-baltic-fleet-corvette-destroy-enemy-ship-during-finval-2023-drills-1113519393.html
September 20, 2023, 11:21 AM
The Finval-2023 exercises involve approximately 10,000 personnel and more than 50 pieces of military equipment. These include surface ships and support vessels, submarines, naval airplanes and helicopters, Bal and Bastion coastal missile systems, as well as wheeled and tracked armored vehicles.
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Russian Electronic Warfare Systems Wreaking Havoc on Ukrainian Warplanes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russian-electronic-warfare-systems-wreaking-havoc-on-ukrainian-warplanes-1113518319.html
September 20, 2023, 11:18 AM
Ukraine’s NATO-backed armed forces have faced overwhelming Russian air superiority across the 1,000 km frontline of the special operation zone. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, some 473 Ukrainian fixed wing aircraft and 249 helicopters have been knocked out to date, with the country’s pre-escalation air force almost completely destroyed.
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Russian Peacekeepers Actively Working With All Parties Involved in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russian-peacekeepers-actively-working-with-all-parties-involved-in-nagorno-karabakh-conflict---1113521015.html
September 20, 2023, 11:16 AM
STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Azerbaijan and representatives of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh had agreed on a complete cessation of hostilities through the mediation of Russian peacekeepers.
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Putin Accepts Xi's Invitation to Visit China in October
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/putin-accepted-invitation-of-chinese-president-to-visit-asian-coutnry-in-october-1113520476.html
September 20, 2023, 11:10 AM
STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he had accepted the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to visit the Asian country in October as part of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
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Air Defense Takes Down Drones Near Sevastopol – Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/air-defense-takes-down-drones-near-sevastopol--authorities-1113519069.html
September 20, 2023, 10:42 AM
SIMFEROPOL, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian air defense took down drones near Sevastopol, there were no casualties, Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said on Wednesday.
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Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh Agree on Ceasefire Through Coordination of Russian Peacekeepers - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-agree-on-ceasefire-through-coordination-of-russian-peacekeepers---mod-1113518498.html
September 20, 2023, 10:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On September 19, Baku announced the launch of "local-level anti-terrorist activities" in Nagorno-Karabakh aimed at "restoring the constitutional order."
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Azerbaijan Announces Agreement to Suspend Anti-Terrorist Measures in Nagorno-Karabakh
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/azerbaijani-announces-reached-agreement-to-suspend-anti-terrorist-activities-in-nagorno-karabakh-1113517950.html
September 20, 2023, 9:58 AM
On September 19, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said that Baku had launched "local-level anti-terrorist activities" in Nagorno-Karabakh aimed at "restoring the constitutional order."
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Kremlin Says Talks Between Putin and Pashinyan Agreed Upon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/kremlin-says-talks-between-putin-and-pashinyan-agreed-upon-1113517307.html
September 20, 2023, 9:33 AM
On Tuesday, Azerbaijan said it had launched "local-level anti-terrorist activities" in Nagorno-Karabakh to allegedly restore constitutional order.
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink to Launch Trial to Plug First-Ever Implant Into Human Brain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/elon-musks-neuralink-to-launch-trial-of-first-implant-in-a-human-brain-1113516765.html
September 20, 2023, 9:14 AM
Neuralink, the neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk that is building a brain-computer interface that can be implanted in the human brain - allowing bidirectional communication between the mind and external devices - received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May to conduct its first human trials.
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Poland's Duda Cancels UNGA Meeting With Zelensky, Likens Ukraine to 'Drowning Man'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/polands-duda-cancels-unga-meeting-with--zelensky-likens-ukraine-to-drowning-man-1113516031.html
September 20, 2023, 8:39 AM
Kiev threatened to appeal to the WTO over the decision by Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to cease their imports of Ukrainian grain despite the European Commission never having imposed such a ban on the bloc.
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Russia’s Cutting-Edge Lancet Kamikaze Drones Put Ukraine’s Air Bases in Striking Range
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russias-cutting-edge-lancet-kamikaze-drones-put-ukraines-air-bases-in-striking-range-1113514330.html
September 20, 2023, 8:38 AM
State-of-the-art drones capable of performing surgical strikes on the enemy are being used by the Russian military to its great advantage in the special military operation, with the Russian Ministry of Defense recently publishing footage showing airborne troops blasting Ukrainian tanks with “Lancet” loitering munition.
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Russia-Iran Cooperation Reaching New Level - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/russia-iran-cooperation-reaching-new-level---shoigu-1113515912.html
September 20, 2023, 6:44 AM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The interaction between Moscow and Tehran is reaching a new level, with the countries set to implement the entire range of planned activities, despite opposition from the United States and its allies, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
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Watch Russian Baltic Fleet Corvette Test-Fire Missile in Baltic Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/watch-russian-baltic-fleet-corvette-test-fires-missile-in-baltic-sea-1113514267.html
September 20, 2023, 5:42 AM
Once the test-firing ended, the Russian Baltic Fleet ships responsible for ensuring the firing remained safe, continued their intended tasks - anti-submarine and air defense, mine countermeasures, and other training and combat tasks in line with the combat training plan of the Fleet's naval forces.
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UK Hospital Workers to Call Off Strikes If Given 12% Pay Raise in 2023 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/uk-hospital-workers-to-call-off-strikes-if-given-12-pay-raise-in-2023---reports-1113514125.html
September 20, 2023, 4:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hospital consultants in the United Kingdom have offered to call off their strikes if they receive a 12% pay raise this year — double the increase that ministers had offered, according to media reports.
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Israel Debuts New ‘Barak’ Tank With AI Capabilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/israel-debuts-new-barak-tank-with-ai-capabilities-1113513945.html
September 20, 2023, 4:13 AM
In the Hebrew Bible, Barak was the name of an audacious ruler and military commander who led an attack against Canaanite forces at the city of Hazor. The word also means “lightning” in Hebrew.
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UNSC Emergency Meeting on Nagorno-Karabakh to Convene on September 21, Says Yerevan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/unsc-emergency-meeting-on-nagorno-karabakh-to-convene-on-september-21-says-yerevan-1113513775.html
September 20, 2023, 4:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan confirmed Tuesday that the emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh will be held on September 21.
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Researchers Discover First Possible Mountaintop Crater in China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/researchers-discover-first-possible-mountaintop-crater-in-china-1113513435.html
September 20, 2023, 3:59 AM
Researchers have speculated that the meteorite at the center of the creation of China's Front and Rear Baijifeng peaks dates back to the Jurassic Period, according to findings.
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San Francisco Authorities Issue Air Quality Advisory Due to Wildfire Smoke
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/san-francisco-authorities-issue-air-quality-advisory-due-to-wildfire-smoke-1113513615.html
September 20, 2023, 3:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said in a statement that it has issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon.
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North Korea's Leader Officially Returns to Pyongyang After Visit to Russia - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/north-koreas-leader-officially-returns-to-pyongyang-after-visit-to-russia---state-media-1113513298.html
September 20, 2023, 3:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned to Pyongyang after his state visit to Russia, state media reported Wednesday.
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Scientists Warn Mass Extinction Event Could Signal ‘Collapse of Civilization’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/scientists-warn-mass-extinction-event-could-signal-collapse-of-civilization-1113513098.html
September 20, 2023, 3:19 AM
Earth may be experiencing a “sixth mass extinction” threatening entire branches of the “Tree of Life,” according to a new article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal.
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YouTube Blocks Russell Brand From Ad Revenues Amid Sexual Assault Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/youtube-blocks-russell-brand-from-ad-revenues-amid-sexual-assault-claims-1113511805.html
September 20, 2023, 2:41 AM
Despite having over six million followers, the British comedian and former TV personality will no longer be able to capitalize on the advertising and paid promotions in and around his videos on the platform.
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Grand Theft Auto: US Carmakers Taking Workers for a Ride Over EV Switch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/grand-theft-auto-us-carmakers-taking-workers-for-a-ride-over-ev-switch-1113496599.html
September 20, 2023, 1:47 AM
Auto expert Lauren Fix, an analyst and consultant at Car Coach Reports; Dr. Linwood Tauheed, a professor of economics and director of the Center for Economic Information; and Dan Kovalik, a human and labor rights lawyer and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, discussed the causes of the strike hitting the big three US auto manufacturers.
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Report: US Justice Department Widens Probe Into Alleged Perks Musk Received From Tesla
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230920/report-us-justice-department-widens-probe-into-alleged-perks-musk-received-from-tesla-1113509542.html
September 20, 2023, 12:15 AM
A report has suggested that federal prosecutors may be pursuing potential criminal charges amid an ongoing investigation into the business practices of Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk.
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Country for Old Men? People Aged 80 And Above Make Up Top 10% of Japan for First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230919/country-for-old-men-people-aged-80-and-above-make-up-top-10-of-japan-for-first-time-1113511229.html
September 19, 2023, 11:43 PM
An earlier report analyzing Japan’s stalled population growth determined that by 2060, the number of citizens was projected to plummet to some 86.7 million from over 125 million. Officials have warned the next few years could prove pivotal in improving the nation’s declining figures.
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