Labour’s Starmer Demands ‘Proper Change of Government’ as BoJo Expected to Quit as Tory Leader
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/labours-starmer-demands-proper-change-of-government-as-bojo-expected-to-quit-as-tory-leader-1097050543.html
July 7, 2022, 9:30 AM
Over 50 ministers, personal private secretaries and other aides to the Johnson government have quit in recent days amid the latest scandal rocking Downing Street, with the crisis centered around the prime minister’s handling of allegations of sexual misconduct by now sacked deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.
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New Zealand PM Warns Western Allies Against Polarizing Europe, Calls for Diplomacy in Ukraine Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/new-zealand-pm-warns-western-allies-against-polarizing-europe-calls-for-diplomacy-in-ukraine-crisis-1097040191.html
July 7, 2022, 9:20 AM
The US and its European allies have tried to frame Ukraine's conflict as a battle between "democracy and autocracy." However, the characterization hasn’t received support from much of the rest of the world, including close US partners such as India and Japan.
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FBI, MI5 Chiefs Warn that China is Biggest ‘Game-Changing Threat’ to ‘Economic & National Security’
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/fbi-mi5-chiefs-warn-that-china-is-biggest-game-changing-threat-to-economic--national-security-1097044222.html
July 7, 2022, 9:08 AM
Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), joined Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, in London, to reaffirm longstanding shared concerns about economic espionage allegedly emanating from China.
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India Calls for Early Resolution of ‘Outstanding’ Border Issues with China
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/india-calls-for-early-resolution-of-outstanding-border-issues-with-china-1097043319.html
July 7, 2022, 8:48 AM
India and China have deployed over 50,000 troops at forward locations in the western stretch of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) – a loosely demarcated line that divides the two countries. The deployment was made following a violent clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that saw 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers killed.
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Curfew Imposed in India's Karnataka After Three Stabbed During Communal Clash - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/curfew-imposed-in-indias-karnataka-after-three-stabbed-during-communal-clash---1097042168.html
July 7, 2022, 8:48 AM
Since April, India has witnessed a number of communal clashes across the country, mostly reported between Hindus and Muslims. Recently, the United Nations also took cognizance and said it hoped that the Indian government would work together and ensure peace between the communities.
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'Liar': Rafael Nadal Slammed for 'Faking' Injuries as Spaniard Suffers Abdomen Trouble at Wimbledon
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/liar-rafael-nadal-slammed-for-faking-injuries-as-spaniard-suffers-abdomen-trouble-at-wimbledon-1097042565.html
July 7, 2022, 8:48 AM
Injuries have troubled Rafael Nadal throughout his illustrious career and yet the Spaniard is the most successful men's tennis player in history. On Wednesday, the former World No.1 suffered another injury, throwing his bid for a historic "Calendar Slam" into limbo.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson Agrees to Resign, Statement Expected Within Hours, UK Media Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/prime-minister-boris-johnson-agrees-to-resign-statement-expected-within-hours-uk-media-say-1097046408.html
July 7, 2022, 8:17 AM
Earlier, Boris Johnson, under mounting pressure to quit after Downing Street admitted he had known about sexual abuse allegations against Chris Pincher before naming him deputy chief whip in February, told members of his Cabinet that he will not resign and intended “to keep going.”
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New COVID Sub-Variant BA 2.75 Detected in India, WHO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/new-covid-sub-variant-ba-275-detected-in-india-who-says-1097037570.html
July 7, 2022, 7:54 AM
India saw a steady increase in COVID cases in June. On average, the country reported fewer than 3,000 daily cases in May, but by the end of June, it had started reporting 17,000 cases per day. These numbers, however, are much lower than they were during the peak of Omicron in January.
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G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting to Start in Indonesia's Bali
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-to-start-in-indonesias-bali-1097041762.html
July 7, 2022, 6:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Indonesian resort island of Bali will host the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) on July 7-8, where top diplomats will discuss global recovery efforts under the topic “Building a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world together."
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UK Attorney General Makes Leadership Challenge Pitch as BoJo Teeters on the Brink
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/uk-attorney-general-makes-leadership-challenge-pitch-as-bojo-teeters-on-the-brink-1097039265.html
July 7, 2022, 6:26 AM
Boris Johnson seemed to be teetering on the brink on Wednesday as he took a battering at PMQs and appeared before the Liaison Committee, questioned on his knowledge of the damning Chris Pincher scandal. Under growing pressure to quit, with over 40 ministers and aides resigning, he claimed he had a "colossal mandate to keep going" from voters.
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Ukraine Sells Weapons on Black Market Due to Limits on Ability to Use, Ex-Pentagon Aide Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/ukraine-sells-weapons-on-black-market-due-to-limits-on-ability-to-use-ex-pentagon-aide-says-1097040616.html
July 7, 2022, 6:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine is selling Western-supplied weapons on the black market because the ability to use them is limited by lack of training, logistical challenges, and the dwindling size of its armed forces, former senior Pentagon adviser Karen Kwiatkowski said.
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Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis Resigns From BoJo's Government
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/northern-ireland-secretary-brandon-lewis-resigns-from-bojos-government-1097039780.html
July 7, 2022, 6:05 AM
Currently, over 50 individuals quit their government posts amid collapsing support for the PM's leadership collapsed at Westminster.
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Many Gazans Will Struggle to Celebrate Eid Al Adha, But Some Are Fighting to Change Situation
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/many-gazans-will-struggle-to-celebrate-eid-al-adha-but-some-are-fighting-to-change-situation-1097037867.html
July 7, 2022, 5:30 AM
According to reports, more than half of the Gaza Strip's population lives in poverty. A monthly salary in the enclave rarely exceeds $300, but given the fact that an average Gazan family boasts at least four children, keeping all of them afloat presents a serious challenge.
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Academics Fear Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' Will Inspire Other States
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/academics-fear-floridas-stop-woke-act-will-inspire-other-states-1097037080.html
July 7, 2022, 3:54 AM
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ anti-critical race theory law went into effect on July 1, effectively binding educators’ hands in the higher education system. Professors at colleges and universities will now have to adhere to DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE Act” and teach state-regulated courses on race and identity.
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Russia, Latin America Finding Ways to Maintain Ties Under Sanctions - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/russia-latin-america-finding-ways-to-maintain-ties-under-sanctions---foreign-ministry-1097036968.html
July 7, 2022, 3:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Latin American countries are finding ways to continue cooperation despite Western sanctions, director of the Latin America Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexander Shchetinin told Sputnik.
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VP Harris Mocked For Interview Conducted Under Sign That Misspelled ‘Louisiana’
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/vp-harris-mocked-for-interview-conducted-under-sign-that-misspelled-louisiana-1097036723.html
July 7, 2022, 3:14 AM
Kamala Harris is being mocked online after giving an interview under a sign that misspelled Louisiana.
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The Guardian: US Drinking Water More Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Than EPA Tests Show
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/the-guardian-us-drinking-water-more-contaminated-with-forever-chemicals-than-epa-tests-show-1097036362.html
July 7, 2022, 2:43 AM
PFAS or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are chemical compounds used to repel water, heat, and stains. They are commonly used in products such as non-stick cooking pans, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and firefighter foam.
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Video - Larry the Cat Refuses to Enter 10 Downing Street During Press Conference
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/video---larry-the-cat-refuses-to-enter-10-downing-street-during-press-conference--1097036027.html
July 7, 2022, 2:15 AM
Larry the Cat refused to enter 10 Downing Street while a wave of resignations continued in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet. On Tuesday, two senior ministers resigned in the wake of the latest scandal to embroil BoJo’s administration.
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Explosion Destroys Georgia Monument Dubbed 'America's Stonehenge,' Probe Underway - GBI
https://sputniknews.com/20220707/explosion-destroys-georgia-monument-dubbed-americas-stonehenge-probe-underway---gbi-1097035708.html
July 7, 2022, 12:32 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Law enforcement authorities are probing an explosion that destroyed the Georgia Guidestones monument, sometimes called the "American Stonehenge" due to its megalithic construction, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said in a statement.
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Photos: Algeria Celebrates 60 Years Since Winning Independence From France
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/photos-algeria-celebrates-60-years-since-winning-independence-from-france-1097034860.html
July 6, 2022, 11:38 PM
An estimated 1.5 million Algerians were killed by France in the eight-year war of independence, but even though the 1962 Evian Accords gave Algeria independence, France retained a powerful hold on Algeria via trade and continued to test nuclear weapons in the Algerian Sahara.
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Apple’s Lockdown Mode Intends to End State-Sponsored Spying
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/apples-lockdown-mode-intends-to-end-state-sponsored-spying-1097033680.html
July 6, 2022, 11:17 PM
Apple has been making privacy a big part of its appeal since May of this year when they debuted the catchphrase “Privacy. That’s iPhone.”
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Colorado Funeral Home Owner Pleads Guilty to Stealing Body Parts
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/colorado-funeral-home-owner-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-body-parts-1097033316.html
July 6, 2022, 11:07 PM
A funeral home operator in Montrose, Colorado, who was accused of illegally stealing and shipping body parts has pleaded guilty to mail fraud on Tuesday. Megan Hess, 45, and her mother, Shirley Koch, had run a nonprofit organization called Sunset Mesa Funeral Foundation specializing in donor services and funeral arrangements.
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Crude Dips to $95 as Surging Dollar, Recession Fear Test Mettle of Oil Rally
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/crude-dips-to-95-as-surging-dollar-recession-fear-test-mettle-of-oil-rally-1097033131.html
July 6, 2022, 10:37 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Crude fell to a 12-week low of $95 per barrel on Wednesday as the combination of a fear of a recession, a resurgent dollar and aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Rates tested the mettle of this year’s oil rally.
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Ethiopia, Sudan Pledge ‘Peaceful Resolution’ of Border Conflict at Nairobi IGAD Summit
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/ethiopia-sudan-pledge-peaceful-resolution-of-border-conflict-at-nairobi-igad-summit-1097032562.html
July 6, 2022, 10:06 PM
A border conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo also showed signs of cooling on Wednesday after a “ceasefire” was agreed to in talks mediated by Angola.
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Belarusian Opposition Forming Government in Exile
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/belarusian-opposition-forming-government-in-exile-1097032265.html
July 6, 2022, 9:15 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Belarusian opposition is forming a government in exile, leader of the Belarusian House foundation Ales Zarembiuk said in an interview with Polish TVP World broadcaster.
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White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield to Step Down - Chief of Staff
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/white-house-communications-director-kate-bedingfield-to-step-down---chief-of-staff-1097032141.html
July 6, 2022, 9:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield will step down from her position in the coming weeks, Chief of Staff Ron Klain said on Wednesday.
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Bojo's Dog Day Afternoon
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/bojos-dog-day-afternoon-1097031949.html
July 6, 2022, 8:44 PM
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to refuse to resign despite some of his closest allies asking him to step down and the submission of 38 government resignations since Tuesday.
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Democrats Frustrated With Biden’s Inability to Meet Demands of Current Moment – Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/democrats-frustrated-with-bidens-inability-to-meet-demands-of-current-moment--reports-1097031117.html
July 6, 2022, 8:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Members of the US Democratic Party are growing frustrated with the way Biden is responding to the challenges of the moment, including record inflation and the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing sources in the know.
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‘Ceasefire’ Announced Following Congo-Rwanda Talks Hosted by Angola
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/ceasefire-announced-following-congo-rwanda-talks-hosted-by-angola-1097030552.html
July 6, 2022, 8:03 PM
Angolan President Joao Lourenco announced on Wednesday that a “ceasefire” had been reached between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following talks hosted in Luanda.
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Ukraine Crisis Highlights Concerns About Whether OPCW Still Has Any Global Relevance, Observers Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/ukraine-crisis-highlights-concerns-about-whether-opcw-still-has-any-global-relevance-observers-say-1097029853.html
July 6, 2022, 7:44 PM
The executive council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) kicked off its hundredth session at The Hague on Tuesday. Last month, the global watchdog assured that it was “monitoring the situation” in Ukraine closely as far as the potential use of chemical weapons is concerned.
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Severe Drought Causing Ruins of Ancient Roman Bridge Built Under Nero's Reign to Reemerge From Tiber
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/severe-drought-causing-ruins-of-ancient-roman-bridge-built-under-neros-reign-to-reemerge-from-tiber-1097028891.html
July 6, 2022, 7:01 PM
In July, water levels in the Tiber dropped to 1.12 meters, while the river is usually between 4 and 5.5 meters deep.
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Yes, Really: 'Wedding Ceremony' for Dogs Held in UK
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/yes-really-wedding-ceremony-for-dogs-held-in-uk-1097028089.html
July 6, 2022, 6:54 PM
The ceremony involved an exchange of oaths and a dog-friendly wedding cake, with the role of the vicar being played by another dog.
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Moscow May Send Delegation for Talks on Grain Shipments, Turkish Defense Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/moscow-may-send-delegation-for-talks-on-grain-shipments-turkish-defense-minister-says-1097027804.html
July 6, 2022, 6:08 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - A Russian delegation may visit Turkey to discuss Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday.
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China Introduces Vaccine Mandates for Most Public Venues for First Time
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/china-introduces-vaccine-mandates-for-most-public-venues-for-first-time-1097027496.html
July 6, 2022, 6:02 PM
Chinese health authorities were actively deterred from requiring vaccinations earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic but nonetheless succeeded at vaccinating nearly the entire population of 1.4 billion people.
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Academics See No Clear Exit for Johnson or Replacement PM
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/academics-see-no-clear-exit-for-johnson-or-replacement-pm-1097023331.html
July 6, 2022, 5:44 PM
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a series of earlier scandals and internal party battles almost since he first took office in the summer of 2019, including criticisms of the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and flouting of lockdown rules by his staff.
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Watch Biden Spox Clam Up as Reporters Ask About ‘Dad’s’ Voicemail on Hunter’s Laptop From Hell
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/watch-biden-spox-clam-up-as-reporters-ask-about-dads-voicemail-on-hunters-laptop-from-hell-1097026952.html
July 6, 2022, 5:37 PM
The laptop Hunter Biden left behind at a Delaware computer repair shop in 2019 has become a goldmine of embarrassing and potentially incriminating information, including evidence of an alleged “pay-to-play” scheme in which Hunter would collect cash from foreign business interests in exchange for political access to his father.
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Suspected Gunman in Illinois July 4 Parade Shooting Confessed to Police, Considered Second Attack
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/suspected-gunman-in-illinois-july-4-parade-shooting-confessed-to-police-considered-second-attack-1097024580.html
July 6, 2022, 4:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The suspected gunman in the July 4 parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois admitted to the attack during an interview with police and considered carrying out a second shooting, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said on Wednesday.
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US, Allies Reportedly Discuss Capping Russian Oil at $40 to $60
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/us-allies-reportedly-discuss-capping-russian-oil-at-40-to-60-1097024473.html
July 6, 2022, 4:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and its partners are weighing capping Russian oil at $40 to $60, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
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WHO: More Than 6,000 Monkeypox Cases Registered Globally
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/who-more-than-6000-monkeypox-cases-registered-globally-1097024326.html
July 6, 2022, 4:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The spread of monkeypox is a matter of concern, as more than 6,000 cases of the virus have already been registered in 58 countries around the world, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday.
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Bulgaria Freezes $890,000 in Russian Embassy's Assets
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/bulgaria-freezes-890000-in-russian-embassys-assets-1097024225.html
July 6, 2022, 4:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgarian Finance Minister Assen Vassilev said Wednesday that $890,000 in assets of the Russian embassy had been frozen because their transfer was in "direct violation of EU sanctions."
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‘Mutually Exclusive’: Nuclear Deal Won’t Be Restored If US Sticks to Unilateral Demands, Iran Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/mutually-exclusive-nuclear-deal-wont-be-restored-if-us-sticks-to-unilateral-demands-iran-says-1097024032.html
July 6, 2022, 4:09 PM
Negotiations on the possible restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement have dragged on for well over a year since President Joe Biden first announced his intention to return the US to the landmark 2015 agreement.
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Equinor Resumes Oil, Gas Production at Strike-Hit Fields
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/equinor-resumes-oil-gas-production-at-strike-hit-fields-1097023444.html
July 6, 2022, 3:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norwegian energy giant Equinor said on Wednesday it was resuming production at three oil and gas fields after offshore workers' strike prompted their shutdown.
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New Study Reveals What Part of Sperm Whale Anatomy Megalodon Sharks Loved to Feast On
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/new-study-reveals-what-part-of-sperm-whale-anatomy-megalodon-sharks-loved-to-feast-on-1097021476.html
July 6, 2022, 2:45 PM
The lead author of the study has explained that in the distant past sharks used to regard sperm whales essentially as a “fat repository”.
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Biden’s ‘Confused’ Energy Policy to Blame for Export of Oil Meant for Use at Home, Observer Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/bidens-confused-energy-policy-to-blame-for-export-of-oil-meant-for-use-at-home-observer-says-1097022604.html
July 6, 2022, 2:44 PM
In March, the Biden administration began tapping one million barrels of oil per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), supposedly in a bid to get a grip on gas prices. Last week, the Department of Energy revealed that the reserve had dipped to its lowest level since 1985, with enough oil left to last the country just 25 days in a pinch.
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Amazon Probed by British Competition Watchdog
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/amazon-probed-by-british-competition-watchdog-1097010291.html
July 6, 2022, 2:28 PM
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos also owns the liberal US Washington Post newspaper. The company has been criticized for its treatment of warehouse staff and its resistance to recognizing trade unions.
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Foreign Forces Behind Riots in Uzbek Karakalpakstan, President Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/foreign-forces-behind-riots-in-uzbek-karakalpakstan-president-says-1097021763.html
July 6, 2022, 2:28 PM
TASHKENT (Sputnik) - Foreign forces have been preparing riots in Karakalpakstan for years, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Wednesday, adding that the main goal was to provoke an ethnic conflict in the country.
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China Slams US Attempt to Ban Dutch Sales of Chipmaking Equipment
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/china-slams-us-attempt-to-ban-dutch-sales-of-chipmaking-equipment-1097021608.html
July 6, 2022, 2:23 PM
HONG KONG (Sputnik) – China’s Foreign Ministry slammed the United States Wednesday for pressuring the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from selling mainstream chipmaking technology to China, according to state news agency Xinhua.
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China Slams NATO For Inducing Bloc Confrontation, Says Alliance Is Who Poses 'Systematic Challenge'
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/china-slams-nato-for-inducing-bloc-confrontation-says-alliance-is-who-poses-systematic-challenge-1097019132.html
July 6, 2022, 2:16 PM
On Thursday, the foreign ministers of the world’s 20 largest economies will discuss global issues, including the Ukraine crisis. The US and its Western allies are expected to advocate eagerly for the so-called “rule-based international order,” among other matters.
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NYPD Reportedly Makes Fitness Tests for Aspiring Cops ‘Easier’ Amid ‘Stampede’ of Retirements
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/nypd-reportedly-makes-fitness-tests-for-wannabe-cops-easier-amid-stampede-of-retirements-1097019835.html
July 6, 2022, 1:53 PM
The NYPD’s rank-and-file has seen a record exodus of late, with 523 cops reportedly leaving in June. The force voiced concerns over what it dubbed a “stampede,” warning it was “losing cops in the prime of their careers.”
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'It's a Sinking Ship': Ex-Premier League Star Tells Media Why Ronaldo Wants to Leave Man Utd
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/its-a-sinking-ship-ex-premier-league-star-explains-why-ronaldo-wants-to-leave-man-utd---report-1097016496.html
July 6, 2022, 1:43 PM
Ronaldo is reportedly pressing for an exit from Man United after the club finished outside the Premier League's top-four and failed to qualify for the Champions League. CR7 didn't turn up at the club's first pre-season training block recently and is apparently doing everything possible in his capacity to part ways with the Red Devils.
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Solomon Islands Vows to Expand Security Ties With China as West Ponders Pacific Challenges
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/solomon-islands-vows-to-expand-security-ties-with-china-as-west-ponders-pacific-challenges-1097013117.html
July 6, 2022, 1:31 PM
The US and its South Pacific allies announced the 'Partners in the Blue Pacific' initiative on 24 June in response to "growing pressure on the rules-based free and open international order". It has come "just in time" when Beijing is looking for an umbrella agreement with the 10 microstates of the Pacific Ocean.
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Beleaguered BoJo Battles With Opposition at Weekly PM's Questions
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/beleaguered-bojo-battles-with-opposition-at-weekly-pms-questions-1097012954.html
July 6, 2022, 12:52 PM
Boris Johnson is fending off a palace coup led by former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who both resigned within minutes of each other on Tuesday evening over the Chris Pincher groping affair.
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Born in Kuwait, Educated in US, Worked in China: Who is OPEC’s New Secretary General?
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/born-in-kuwait-educated-in-us-worked-in-china-who-is-opecs-new-secretary-general-1097017899.html
July 6, 2022, 12:51 PM
Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, a Nigerian-born Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) secretary general who helped forge the energy alliance with Russia and other non-OPEC producers in 2016, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 63, less than a month before he was to step down at the end of his term on August 1.
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Arizona AG Accuses DOJ Of Attempt to ‘Undermine Sovereignty’ By Suing Over State’s New Election Law
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/arizona-ag-accuses-doj-of-attempt-to-undermine-sovereignty-by-suing-over-states-new-election-law-1097016921.html
July 6, 2022, 12:42 PM
The US Justice Department sued the state of Arizona on Tuesday to block a law that Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed in March. The legislation would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state.
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Female State Senator in US Savaged Online for Her Attempt to 'Get Votes' by Twerking Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/female-state-senator-in-us-savaged-online-for-her-attempt-to-get-votes-by-twerking-video-1097015093.html
July 6, 2022, 12:31 PM
In response to the scrutiny her video garnered, Tiara Mack inquired whether media could cover her other accomplishments as well.
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West May Use Proposed Russian Oil Price Cap Scheme for Gas Price, Von Der Leyen Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/west-may-use-proposed-russian-oil-price-cap-scheme-for-gas-price-von-der-leyen-says-1097015542.html
July 6, 2022, 12:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The mechanism of price cap on Russian oil suggested at the Group of Seven (G7) summit can later be used as a basis for the gas price limit, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
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Investments in Asia Could Exceed Merger & Acquisition in the West Because of Sanctions, Says Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/investments-in-asia-could-exceed-merger--acquisition-in-west-because-of-sanctions-says-expert-1096998914.html
July 6, 2022, 11:59 AM
Unprecedented anti-Russia sanctions have disrupted the economic momentum witnessed in 2021 after the post-pandemic recovery. Unlike the growing fear of recessions in the US, eurozone, and some other developed economies, Asia, led by China and India, continues to see positive growth.
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CureVac Sues COVID-19 Jab-Maker BioNTech Over Alleged mRNA Patent Infringement
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/curevac-sues-covid-19-jab-maker-biontech-over-alleged-mrna-patent-infringement-1097011547.html
July 6, 2022, 11:45 AM
Tübingen-based biopharmaceutical firm CureVac worked to create a coronavirus vaccine in the early stages of the pandemic, but failed to achieve the desired results. At the time, its jab achieved only 47% effectiveness, compared to BioNTech-Pfizer's 94.6% effectiveness rate.
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Ajmer Shrine Cleric Arrested for Announcing 'Bounty' on Suspended BJP Politician's Head
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/ajmer-shrine-cleric-arrested-for-announcing-bounty-on-suspended-bjp-politicians-head-1097010754.html
July 6, 2022, 11:29 AM
In May, Nupur Sharma, a spokeswoman for India's federally governing BJP, made offensive remarks about the Prophet Muhammad during a television debate. Her comments triggered widespread anger in the country, leading to violent protests in several cities, while also drawing condemnation from the Gulf States.
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China, India Binge Buy Russian Energy, Nearly Double Last Year’s Purchases Amid West's Restrictions
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/china-india-binge-buy-russian-energy-nearly-double-last-years-purchases-amid-wests-restrictions-1097012707.html
July 6, 2022, 11:26 AM
The dramatic uptick in Chinese and Indian purchases of Russian energy comes amid Western nations’ attempts to “punish” Moscow for its military operation in Ukraine by slapping it with sanctions and banning or “phasing out” Russian oil, coal and gas. So far, these measures’ only impact has been to bring Europe and the US to the brink of recession.
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Palestinians Are Not on US Radar, Biden's West Bank Trip Won't Bring Breakthrough, Says Analyst
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/palestinians-are-not-on-us-radar-bidens-west-bank-trip-wont-bring-breakthrough-says-analyst-1096997675.html
July 6, 2022, 11:15 AM
Shortly after his visit to Israel, US President Biden will head to Bethlehem, where he will meet Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian National Authority. After that, the American leader will head to Saudi Arabia to discuss a number of regional issues.
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BoJo Participates in PMQs in House of Commons After High-Profile Cabinet Resignations
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/bojo-participates-in-pmqs-in-house-of-commons-after-high-profile-cabinet-resignations-1097001515.html
July 6, 2022, 11:06 AM
Earlier, Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced their resignations.
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Sri Lankan President Asks Putin for Fuel Imports Loan, Resumption of Flights
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/sri-lankan-president-asks-putin-for-fuel-imports-loan-resumption-of-flights-1097010330.html
July 6, 2022, 10:33 AM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to open a credit line for fuel imports and resume Aeroflot flights to Sri Lanka.
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French Midfielder Paul Pogba Agrees to 4-Year Contract With Serie A Giants Juventus - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/french-midfielder-paul-pogba-agrees-to-4-year-contract-with-serie-a-giants-juventus---report-1096999250.html
July 6, 2022, 10:25 AM
Midfielder Paul Pogba has a longstanding love affair with Juventus. He spent four years at the club from 2012 to 2016 and enjoyed immense success in Turin. Not only did the Frenchman power the Italians to four Serie A titles, but also guided them to the 2015 UEFA Champions League final. He's now set to return to the Allianz Stadium.
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Video: Maharashtra State Chief Eknath Shinde's Wife Plays Drums to Welcome Him Home
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/video-maharashtra-state-chief-eknath-shindes-wife-plays-drums-to-welcome-him-home-1097004600.html
July 6, 2022, 10:11 AM
Eknath Shinde became chief of India's western state of Maharashtra after his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray resigned on June 30. The rise of Shinde to the state's top post came after he rebelled against the Shiv Sena chief, alongside 40 lawmakers.
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As UK's Johnson Teeters On The Edge, Here Are The Top Contenders To Succeed As Next Tory PM
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/who-are-the-top-favourites-to-replace-boris-johnson-as-tory-leader-1097005927.html
July 6, 2022, 9:58 AM
Boris Johnson scrambled to shore up his Cabinet on Tuesday after two of his most senior ministers – Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak - resigned, dealing him a political double body blow amid fallout from No 10’s handling of allegations of sexual misconduct by disgraced ex-deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.
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Kremlin Sees Kneissl's Departure From Austria Due to Bullying as Bad Symptom for Society
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/kremlin-sees-kneissls-departure-from-austria-due-to-bullying-as-bad-symptom-for-society-1097009085.html
July 6, 2022, 9:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin has a negative attitude towards the coerced departure of former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl from her home country after bullying, and considers what happened to be a bad symptom for the society, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Lavrov Says Unaware of Attempts to Prevent Him From Taking Part in G20 Ministerial Meeting
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/lavrov-says-unaware-of-attempts-to-prevent-him-from-taking-part-in-g20-ministerial-meeting-1097008863.html
July 6, 2022, 9:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that he is unaware of any attempts by Western countries to prevent his participation in the upcoming G20 ministerial meeting.
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Carlos Santana Collapses Onstage During Concert in Michigan - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/carlos-santana-collapses-onstage-during-concert-in-michigan---video-1096998405.html
July 6, 2022, 8:38 AM
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana caused panic and consternation among his fans after suffering a medical emergency during a concert in Michigan, US.
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Four More Resignations Rock Johnson's Government Ahead of Wednesday PMQs
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/two-more-resignations-rock-johnsons-government-ahead-of-wednesday-pmqs-1097003202.html
July 6, 2022, 7:52 AM
On Tuesday Boris Johnson had to shore up his Cabinet after the shock resignation of two of his most senior ministers – Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak. The UK Health Secretary and the Chancellor quit within 10 minutes of each other, claiming they could 'no longer support' the Prime Minister amid fallout from the latest scandal rocking No 10.
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Japan Sees Price Hike for 60% of Food Products, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/japan-sees-price-hike-for-60-of-food-products-reports-say-1097003052.html
July 6, 2022, 7:16 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Prices growth in Japan has affected about 60% of food products including 37 types of products, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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Development of Relations With Russia is Priority for Vietnam, Foreign Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/development-of-relations-with-russia-is-priority-for-vietnam-foreign-minister-says-1097002640.html
July 6, 2022, 7:07 AM
HANOI (Sputnik) - The progressive development of relations with Russia is a priority for Vietnam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said.
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Russian FM Lavrov Holds Press Briefing After Talks With Vietnamese Counterpart
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/russian-fm-lavrov-holds-press-briefing-after-talks-with-vietnamese-counterpart-1097001129.html
July 6, 2022, 6:24 AM
At the beginning of the meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son, Lavrov noted that Vietnam is Russia's key partner within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping and in other blocs on the Eurasian continent.
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Danish Economy Threatened by 'Vicious Spiral', National Bank Governor Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/danish-economy-threatened-by-vicious-spiral-national-bank-governor-warns-1097000961.html
July 6, 2022, 6:02 AM
With the Danish economy plagued by inflation unseen in nearly 40 years, a fraught combination of rising prices, high demand and higher wages threaten the country with a sharp recession, one of the country's key economic officials has warned.
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Boris Johnson ‘Vows to Carry On’ After Sunak, Javid ‘Shell-Shock' Exits Prompt Emergency Reshuffle
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/boris-johnson-vows-to-carry-on-reshuffles-cabinet-after-sunak--javid-shell-shock-resignations-1096999716.html
July 6, 2022, 5:54 AM
No 10 found itself on the ropes after deputy chief whip Chris Pincher quit on 30 June amid allegations he had groped two men at a private club the day before. Boris Johnson’s attempts to draw a line under the row triggered questions about what the PM knew about the damning claims regarding the suspended Tory MP before appointing him to a key role.
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OPEC Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo Dies Aged 63, Nigerian Petroleum Boss Mele Kyari Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/opec-secretary-general-mohammed-barkindo-dies-aged-63-nigerian-petroleum-boss-mele-kyari-says-1097000179.html
July 6, 2022, 5:44 AM
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo, dies aged 63.
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'Unjustifiable': Norwegian Government Intervenes to Stop Oil and Gas Workers Strike
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/unjustifiable-norwegian-government-intervenes-to-stop-oil-and-gas-workers-strike-1096999550.html
July 6, 2022, 5:29 AM
In the worst case scenario, the planned escalation of the strike launched by Norwegian offshore oil and gas workers on Tuesday would have left European nations, such as Belgium and the UK, without Norwegian pipeline gas in a matter of days, starting from Saturday.
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RaHDit Hacker Group Leaks Data of 1,000 Ukrainian Military Intelligence Officers
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/rahdit-leaks-data-of-1000-ukrainian-military-intelligence-officers-1096998721.html
July 6, 2022, 4:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian hacker group RaHDit has published the data of 1,000 employees of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the military department of Ukraine.
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The Complete Story of the Brooklyn Nets 'Super Team' Collapse
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/the-complete-story-of-the-brooklyn-nets-super-team-collapse-1096997828.html
July 6, 2022, 4:38 AM
After being swept in the first round of the playoffs, both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have asked to be traded out of Brooklyn. Once seen as the next inevitable sports dynasty, the Nets once again find themselves in the doldrums of the NBA.
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Top European Hotels Fight for Staff, Left With No Choice But To Hire Inexperienced Workers
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/european-hotels-fight-for-staff-begin-hiring-people-without-experience-1096997305.html
July 6, 2022, 4:16 AM
Luxury hotel chains in Europe are now hiring employees with no experience as a consequence of underpaying their staff who left the grueling hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘The Great Resignation’ saw individuals retire, relocate, and reconsider their position in the world of hospitality.
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50,000 Australians Warned to Evacuate as Flood Emergency in Sydney Worsens
https://sputniknews.com/20220706/50000-australians-warned-to-evacuate-as-flood-emergency-in-sydney-worsens-1096996935.html
July 6, 2022, 3:05 AM
Days of torrential downpours have caused extreme flooding in Australia’s largest city, with dams and waterways breaking banks and overflowing. The severe weather has prompted the city’s fourth flood emergency in 16 months, and city officials are now increasing the number of people who need to evacuate.
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Illinois Shooting Suspect Charged With 7 Murder Counts, Faces Life Sentence - Attorney
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/illinois-shooting-suspect-charged-with-7-murder-counts-faces-life-sentence---attorney-1096996410.html
July 5, 2022, 11:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The suspected gunman in a July 4 parade shooting in Illinois was charged with seven counts of first degree murder for allegedly carrying out the attack that left seven people dead, Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said during a press conference.
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White House Says ‘Completely’ Disagrees With Jeff Bezos’ Remarks on Gas Prices in US
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/white-house-says-completely-disagrees-with-jeff-bezos-remarks-on-gas-prices-in-us-1096995977.html
July 5, 2022, 11:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The White House “completely” disagrees with billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos’ remarks on how the Biden administration is handling high gasoline prices in the United States, spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters.
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‘They Have to Comply’: Ankara Will Still Veto NATO Accession if Finland, Sweden Don’t Keep to Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/they-have-to-comply-ankara-will-still-veto-nato-accession-if-finland-sweden-dont-keep-to-deal-1096994850.html
July 5, 2022, 11:00 PM
While Turkish, Finnish and Swedish leaders have signed a protocol that ostensibly ends a dispute over support for Kurdish groups and individuals, Ankara has signaled it expects the Northern European states to live up to their end of the bargain or the deal is off.
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Recession Fears Ripple Through The Economy, But Is It Really Needed To Curb Inflation?
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/recession-fears-ripple-through-the-economy-but-is-it-really-needed-to-curb-inflation-1096995021.html
July 5, 2022, 10:51 PM
Last month the Federal Reserve Bank raised interest rates by 0.75%, the largest jump in rates since 1994. The move was intended to fight record-high inflation brought on by COVID-19-related spending, supply chain issues, and increased energy costs.
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Chick-fil-A Wins America’s Favorite Restaurant for the Eighth Consecutive Year
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/chick-fil-a-wins-americas-favorite-restaurant-for-the-eighth-consecutive-year-1096995338.html
July 5, 2022, 10:44 PM
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) was developed by a team at the University of Michigan and business professor and lead researcher Claes Fornell. Fornell is one of the most cited experts on customer satisfaction and customer experience “management.”
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Blinken Expected to Discuss Russian Oil Price Cap During G20 Meetings - US State Dept
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/blinken-expected-to-discuss-russian-oil-price-cap-during-g20-meetings---us-state-dept-1096994688.html
July 5, 2022, 9:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to address the issue of a Russian oil price cap at upcoming the Group of Twenty (G20) meetings, State Department Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink told reporters.
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Angola to Play Peacemaker by Hosting DR Congo-Rwanda Meeting Amid Threats of War
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/angola-to-play-peacemaker-by-hosting-dr-congo-rwanda-meeting-amid-threats-of-war-1096993993.html
July 5, 2022, 8:39 PM
Angolan President Joao Lourenco will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo later this week to try and defuse escalating tensions between the two nations, which have traded accusations of supporting proxy forces in eastern Congo.
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Mississippi Judge Rejects Abortion Clinic Challenge of ‘Trigger Law’ After SCOTUS Ruling - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/mississippi-abortion-clinic-challenges-trigger-law-after-scotus-roe-ruling---reports-1096993705.html
July 5, 2022, 8:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Mississippi judge on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit challenging the state’s so-called “trigger law” restricting abortions in response to the US Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision, AP News reported.
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Canadian Families to Receive Rebates From Climate Action Incentive Payment - Government
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/canadian-families-to-receive-rebates-from-climate-action-incentive-payment---government-1096993417.html
July 5, 2022, 7:59 PM
OTTAWA (Sputnik) – The Canadian government will disburse the first payment from the Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP) to families of four provinces on July 15, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced on Tuesday.
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‘You’ll Be Back’: British Embassy in Washington Trolls US With Playful Independence Day Message
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/youll-be-back-british-embassy-in-washington-trolls-us-with-playful-independence-day-message-1096992903.html
July 5, 2022, 7:00 PM
This year’s Fourth of July celebrations have been marred by a mass shooting in a Chicago suburb, and general economic blues fueled by high gas prices and galloping inflation. Americans marked the 246 anniversary of the July 4, 1776 declaration of independence – the proclamation of the USA’s sovereignty from the British Empire, on Monday.
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School Board Director in Washington to Teach Sex Ed to Kids as Young as 9, Media Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/school-board-director-in-washington-to-teach-sex-ed-to-kids-as-young-as-9-media-says-1096991527.html
July 5, 2022, 6:55 PM
The classes in question will reportedly be taught by school board director Jenn Mason in her personal capacity as a business owner and not as a school official.
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China to Become Preferred Lender Over 'Washington Consensus' Banks as Debt Crisis Grows, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/china-to-become-preferred-lender-over-washington-consensus-banks-as-debt-crisis-grows-experts-say-1096991795.html
July 5, 2022, 6:50 PM
Western media have slammed Chinese lending in the Third World as “debt trap diplomacy,” but its straightforward, no-strings-attached approach is only going to make it a more attractive lender as the global debt crisis grows, experts told Sputnik.
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Biden Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Victims of Illinois July 4 Parade Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/biden-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-victims-of-illinois-july-4-parade-shooting-1096992516.html
July 5, 2022, 6:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden issued a proclamation on Tuesday ordering American flags half-staff in memory of the victims of the July 4 parade shooting in a Chicago suburb.
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Disco Inferno: Tipsy Guest Creates & Resolves Fiery Crisis at Wedding
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/disco-inferno-tipsy-guest-creates--resolves-fiery-crisis-at-wedding-1096990095.html
July 5, 2022, 6:40 PM
When a man put out a fire that he created in the first place, he maintained a cheery attitude and attempted to resume dancing, before finally being told to settle down.
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Europe Needs 3-4 Years to Transition to LNG, Alternative Energy - Greek Gas Importer
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/europe-needs-3-4-years-to-transition-to-lng-alternative-energy---greek-gas-importer-1096991064.html
July 5, 2022, 6:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe will require three or four years to transition to LNG and alternative energy resources, the CEO of Mytilineos, Evangelos Mytilineos, said on Tuesday.
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Panama Detects First Monkeypox Case
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/panama-detects-first-monkeypox-case-1096990964.html
July 5, 2022, 6:29 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The first case of monkeypox has been detected in Panama, the national health ministry said on Tuesday.
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France Expects Daily COVID-19 Cases to Surpass 200,000
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/france-expects-daily-covid-19-cases-to-surpass-200000-1096990871.html
July 5, 2022, 6:28 PM
MOSCOW, July 5 (Sputnik) - France is expecting the daily COVID-19 tally to surpass the 200,000 cases mark on Tuesday, newly appointed French Minister of Health Francois Braun said.
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DHS Secretary Vows to Ratchet Up National Violence Response in Wake of Deadly Illinois Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/dhs-secretary-vows-to-ratchet-up-national-violence-response-in-wake-of-deadly-illinois-shooting-1096990632.html
July 5, 2022, 6:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Tuesday that his agency would redouble efforts to stem the rash of violence across the United States in the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.
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UN Views Various Statements on Grain Deal in Past 2 Days as 'Very Positive'
https://sputniknews.com/20220705/un-views-various-statements-on-grain-deal-in-past-2-days-as-very-positive-1096990501.html
July 5, 2022, 6:23 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations considers the statements issued by various parties in the past 48 hours on getting grain exports out of Russia and Ukraine as being "very positive," the United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
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