Bolton: Critics of Coup Admission Are ‘Snowflakes’ That ‘Don’t Understand’ Efforts to Protect US
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/bolton-critics-of-coup-admission-are-snowflakes-that-dont-understand-efforts-to-protect-us-1097291929.html
July 14, 2022, 12:05 AM
John Bolton was the national security adviser under former President Donald Trump for 17 months before being fired. He also served as the director of the Project for a New American Century, a think tank that advocates for an aggressive US foreign policy.
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Biden: US Will Use Force Against Iran ‘as Last Resort’ to Prevent Tehran From Acquiring Nukes
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/biden-us-will-use-force-against-iran-as-last-resort-to-prevent-tehran-from-acquiring-nukes-1097291655.html
July 13, 2022, 11:47 PM
US President Joe Biden kicked off the first leg of his trip to the Middle East on Wednesday, arriving in Israel for a three-day visit that is set to include talks regarding Iran’s developing nuclear program and stalled indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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US Opposes Turkey's Potential Military Operation in Northern Syria - Pentagon
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-opposes-turkeys-potential-military-operation-in-northern-syria---pentagon-1097290742.html
July 13, 2022, 10:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is opposed to a possible military operation by Turkey in northern Syria, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul said.
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Biden: ‘I Would Not Be Disappointed’ With a Trump Rematch in 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/biden-i-would-not-be-disappointed-with-a-trump-rematch-in-2024-1097290471.html
July 13, 2022, 9:30 PM
Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday, with plans to stay there for two days before moving on to Saudi Arabia as part of a Middle Eastern tour. While in Israel the American president will also be making an appearance in the occupied West Bank.
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US Court Rejects Amber Heard’s Motions for Mistrial, Juror Fraud Argument
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-court-rejects-amber-heards-motions-for-mistrial-juror-fraud-argument-1097290001.html
July 13, 2022, 8:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US court denied all post-trial motions for mistrial and a juror fraud argument filed by Amber Heard in a defamation lawsuit initiated by her former husband and actor Johnny Depp, according to a court order published on Wednesday.
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Amazon Doorbell Company ‘Ring’ Gives Footage to Police Without User Consent - US Lawmaker
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/amazon-doorbell-company-ring-gives-footage-to-police-without-user-consent---us-lawmaker-1097289899.html
July 13, 2022, 8:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The technology and commerce company Amazon has given footage from video doorbells made by their subsidiary Ring to law enforcement without the consent of users almost a dozen times so far this year, US Senator Edward Markey said in a statement on Wednesday, citing a letter received in response to his probe of Ring.
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'Brain-Eating Amoeba' May Be Spreading to Northern US States
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/brain-eating-amoeba-may-be-spreading-to-northern-us-states-1097288993.html
July 13, 2022, 7:05 PM
One medical epidemiologist with the CDC reportedly suggested that climate change may play a role in the microorganism’s apparent northward expansion.
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Winter is Coming: EU Will 'Pay the Price' For Sanctioning Russia, Romanian Deputy PM Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/winter-is-coming-eu-will-pay-the-price-for-sanctioning-russia-romanian-deputy-pm-says-1097288812.html
July 13, 2022, 7:04 PM
The US-led push to “punish” Russia for its military operation in Ukraine backfired on the European Union, which has faced months of heightened energy prices coupled with rising inflation after Brussels joined Washington in attempting to “phase out” Russian oil, coal and gas.
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Musk: SpaceX's Starship Could Be Ready for Orbital Flight in August If Testing Goes Well
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/musk-spacexs-starship-could-be-ready-for-orbital-flight-in-august-if-testing-goes-well-1097288699.html
July 13, 2022, 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the Super Heavy Starship spacecraft prototype could be ready for an orbital test flight as soon as August if testing of the booster engine goes well.
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Humongous Fish Known as 'King of Herrings' Caught in Chile
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/humongous-fish-known-as-king-of-herrings-caught-in-chile-1097287889.html
July 13, 2022, 6:48 PM
Caught in the ocean near the city of Arica, the massive fish was filmed while being unloaded on land via crane.
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What's Really Behind US Defense Firm's Botched Deal to Acquire Pegasus Spyware Maker?
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/whats-really-behind-us-defense-firms-botched-deal-to-acquire-pegasus-spyware-maker-1097284564.html
July 13, 2022, 6:47 PM
A US defense contractor, L3Harris, ended talks with Israeli company NSO Group to purchase the cyber hacking firm due to the White House's opposition to the deal. But why did the American defense contractor engage in business negotiations with the blacklisted spyware company in the first place?
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Borrell: EU Needs Joint Arms Procurement to Refill Stocks Drained by Supplies to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/borrell-eu-needs-joint-arms-procurement-to-refill-stocks-drained-by-supplies-to-ukraine-1097287972.html
July 13, 2022, 6:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union should scale up joint arms procurement to replenish stockpiles exhausted due to the military assistance rendered to Ukraine, enhancing the bloc's and NATO's defense capabilities, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday.
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Bill Gates Plans to Give Away His Wealth & Vanish Off List of World's Richest People
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/bill-gates-plans-to-give-away-his-wealth--vanish-off-list-of-worlds-richest-people-1097287725.html
July 13, 2022, 6:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Billionaire businessman and Microsoft founder Bill Gates announced on Wednesday that he will donate $20 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and plans to give nearly all of his money to the foundation.
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UK Watchdog Bans Saucy Dating Site Ads for 'Lonely Ukrainian Women'
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/uk-watchdog-bans-saucy-dating-site-ads-for-lonely-ukrainian-women-1097280549.html
July 13, 2022, 6:24 PM
Concerns about sex trafficking of Ukrainian refugee women and the motives of those offering them a temporary home in the West have already been raised. In June, Canadian media group Thomson Reuters and a British citizen helping find homes for refugees both reported major interest in Ukrainian women from men looking for prostitutes.
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James Webb Space Telescope Snaps Pictures of Jupiter During Testing
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/james-webb-space-telescope-snaps-pictures-of-jupiter-during-testing-1097287489.html
July 13, 2022, 6:24 PM
The images were taken with the space telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera and are included in the James Webb Space Telescope commissioning report.
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Moneybags for Some, Triumphant Return for Others: Fates of Five Presidents Forced to Flee Their Post
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/moneybags-for-some-triumphant-return-for-others-fate-of-five-presidents-forced-to-flee-their-posts-1097286271.html
July 13, 2022, 6:04 PM
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on Wednesday, leaving his country in chaos after months of unrest sparked by fuel shortages, inflation, allegations of corruption and a severe economic crisis. Sputnik looks back at other times in recent history that heads of state have been dramatically pushed out of office.
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Parties to Grain Talks Agree to Set Up Coordination Center in Istanbul, Turkish MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/parties-to-grain-talks-agree-to-set-up-coordination-center-in-istanbul-turkish-mod-says-1097285552.html
July 13, 2022, 5:41 PM
The talks between military delegations of Turkey, Russia and Ukraine, as well as UN officials, to resolve the grain issue were held in Istanbul behind closed doors. The Russian Defense Ministry has revealed that the Russian side rolled out a comprehensive package of measures aimed at enabling the sea-based export of Ukrainian foodstuffs.
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US Air Force Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-air-force-successfully-tests-hypersonic-missile---reports-1097285346.html
July 13, 2022, 5:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has successfully tested a hypersonic missile that is being developed by defense contractor Lockheed Martin, the US Air Force said in a statement on Wednesday.
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US Secret Service Agent Arrested by Cops in Jerusalem & Sent Home, Media Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-secret-service-agent-arrested-by-cops-in-jerusalem--sent-home-media-says-1097281681.html
July 13, 2022, 5:11 PM
The agent was reportedly taken into custody by local authorities and subsequently released with no charges being pressed against him.
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Joe, No! Biden Asks Americans, Israelis to ‘Keep Alive the Truth and Honor of the Holocaust’
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/joe-no-biden-asks-americans-israelis-to-keep-alive-the-truth-and-honor-of-the-holocaust-1097284094.html
July 13, 2022, 4:48 PM
The president touched down in Israel on Wednesday as part of a four-day mini regional tour, which will also take him to the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia in the coming days.
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Ukraine Cuts Ties With North Korea Over Recognition of Donbass Republics
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/ukraine-cuts-ties-with-north-korea-over-recognition-of-donbass-republics-1097283825.html
July 13, 2022, 4:41 PM
Earlier in the day, Donetsk People's Republic head Denis Pushilin announced that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea had recognized the DPR's statehood. Shortly after, the North Korean Embassy in Moscow confirmed to Sputnik that Pyongyang had recognized the sovereignty of both the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.
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Neymar 'Snubs' Kylian Mbappe During PSG Training, Opts to Practice With Lionel Messi - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/neymar-snubs-kylian-mbappe-during-psg-training-opts-to-practice-with-lionel-messi---video-1097280699.html
July 13, 2022, 4:37 PM
Neymar, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe are part of a holy trinity at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Widely regarded as the best-attacking trio in world football, the three superstars have often spoken about their admiration for each other. But recent reports have indicated that all's not well between the Frenchman and the Brazil international.
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US, Israel Announce New Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-israel-announce-new-strategic-high-level-dialogue-on-technology-1097283106.html
July 13, 2022, 4:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration has announced a new strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology with Israel that will elevate the strategic partnership and tackle challenges to global problems. the White House said on Wednesday.
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Hungary Will Not Join Sanctions Against Gazprom, Russian Gas Embargo
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/hungary-will-not-join-sanctions-against-gazprom-russian-gas-embargo-1097282514.html
July 13, 2022, 4:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary is not prepared to even discuss the Russian gas embargo and will not support the sanctions package if it contains sanctions against Russia's Gazprom or Gazprombank, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.
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Iranian Intelligence, IRGC Bust Separatist Militant Cell in West Azerbaijan Province
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/iranian-intelligence-irgc-bust-separatist-militant-cell-in-west-azerbaijan-province-1097282401.html
July 13, 2022, 4:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian intelligence forces busted a 10-member separatist militant cell in the northwest West Azerbaijan Province, the intelligence ministry said Wednesday.
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US Oil, Fuel Stockpiles See Big Weekly Build, Suggesting Slack in Demand - Energy Agency
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-oil-fuel-stockpiles-see-big-weekly-build-suggesting-slack-in-demand---energy-agency-1097282180.html
July 13, 2022, 3:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US crude oil and fuel stockpiles rose sharply together last week for the first time in months, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported on Wednesday, signaling a slack in summer demand in what is typically the busiest time of the year for energy consumption.
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Blinken Invites Abu Akleh Family to US for Direct Talks
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/blinken-invites-abu-akleh-family-to-us-for-direct-talks-1097282061.html
July 13, 2022, 3:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken has invited the family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to the United States, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.
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South African Police Arrest Tavern Owner Following Mysterious Deaths of 22 People in June
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/south-african-police-arrest-tavern-owner-following-mysterious-death-of-22-people-in-june-1097281921.html
July 13, 2022, 3:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The South African police have arrested the owner and two employees of a tavern where 22 people were found dead under undetermined circumstances in late June, South African media reported on Wednesday.
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Europe at Risk of Gas Shortages If Russia Stops Exports, French Government Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/europe-at-risk-of-gas-shortages-if-russia-stops-exports-french-government-warns-1097281559.html
July 13, 2022, 3:47 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - There is a serious risk that Europe might suffer from gas shortages if Russia stops its fuel exports, French cabinet spokesman Olivier Veran said on Wednesday.
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NATO Air Forces Ready to Integrate With Those of Finland, Sweden
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/nato-air-forces-ready-to-integrate-with-those-of-finland-sweden-1097281399.html
July 13, 2022, 3:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – NATO air forces have good coordination with partners in Sweden and Finland and are ready to integrate them as soon as the two countries join the alliance, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations at NATO's Headquarters Allied Air Command Brigadier General Christoph Pliet said on Wednesday.
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Japan's Economy Minister Calls on US, Australia to Boost LNG Production, Increase Supplies
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/japans-economy-minister-calls-on-us-australia-to-boost-lng-production-increase-supplies-1097281147.html
July 13, 2022, 3:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japanese Economy Minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Wednesday that he had asked the United States and Australia to increase production and supply of the liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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US Believes China, India Could Support Russia Oil Price Cap to Get EU to Follow Suit
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-believes-china-india-could-support-russia-oil-price-cap-to-get-eu-to-follow-suit-1097280953.html
July 13, 2022, 3:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States believes that China and India, two countries who are major buyers of Russian oil, could be a part of the proposed oil price cap and their participation can persuade the European Union to also adopt the measure, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Erik Woodhouse said on Wednesday.
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Sunak Tops First Ballot as Total of Six Candidates Move to Second Round of Tory Leadership Race
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/sunak--mordaunt-reportedly-get-enough-votes-to-move-to-2nd-round-of-tory-leadership-race-1097280225.html
July 13, 2022, 2:52 PM
The Conservative Party was thrust into a snap leadership race last week after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he would be stepping down as head of government and party leader amid a swirling series of scandals rocking his government, pushed over the top by the sexual misadventures of a 'hands-on' deputy chief whip.
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US Challenges China's Influence Over Pacific Island Countries, But Does It Have Much to Offer?
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-challenges-chinas-influence-over-pacific-island-countries-but-does-it-have-much-to-offer-1097277595.html
July 13, 2022, 2:51 PM
Washington has pledged to triple its aid to Pacific island nations to $60 million a year for a decade while seeking to curb China's influence in the region, which is rich in minerals, hydrocarbons, fish, and timber.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Hopes of Exiting Man Utd Take Another Hit as 'PSG Reject Offer to Sign Him'
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/cristiano-ronaldos-hopes-of-exiting-man-utd-take-another-hit-as-psg-reject-offer-to-sign-him-1097278530.html
July 13, 2022, 2:37 PM
For weeks, Cristiano Ronaldo has been pushing for a move away from Old Trafford. The talismanic footballer is reportedly unhappy at the struggling English club primarily due to their inability to qualify for the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League. But recent reports suggest that CR7 is not finding enough suitors for his transfer this summer.
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Joe Biden Arrives at Yad Vashem
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/joe-biden-arrives-at-yad-vashem-1097255346.html
July 13, 2022, 2:35 PM
US President Joe Biden travels to the Middle East on July 13-16. The president will visit Israel, including the occupied territories in the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on July 16.
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Two Chinese Defense Attaches Removed From Pacific Islands Forum Attended by Kamala Harris - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/two-chinese-defense-attaches-removed-from-pacific-islands-forum-attended-by-kamala-harris---report-1097275359.html
July 13, 2022, 2:31 PM
The Pacific Islands Forum is being held in Fiji's capital Suva on July 12-14.
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Biden to Do 'Everything' to Lower Fuel Prices as Inflation Hits 40-Year High
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/biden-to-do-everything-to-lower-fuel-prices-as-inflation-hits-40-year-high-1097279255.html
July 13, 2022, 2:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden vowed on Wednesday to do everything within his power to lower US fuel pump prices which have not come down accordingly with crude oil prices, saying he would continue releasing emergency oil reserves to add to supply.
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India Launches Rupee-Based Trade to Tackle Forex-Related Issues, Including Western Sanctions: Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/india-launches-rupee-based-trade-to-tackle-forex-related-issues-including-western-sanctions-expert-1097273024.html
July 13, 2022, 2:11 PM
The Reserve Bank of India, the central bank of the world's fourth-largest economy, recently allowed international trade to be settled in India’s national currency. The move comes at a time when the US and its allies have disrupted the foreign exchange market with the imposition of severe sanctions against Russia.
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EU Welcomes UN Decision to Extend Cross-Border Aid Delivery to Syria for 6 Months
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/eu-welcomes-un-decision-to-extend-cross-border-aid-delivery-to-syria-for-6-months-1097278345.html
July 13, 2022, 1:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU welcomes the decision of the UN Security Council to extend for six months the mechanism of the cross border humanitarian aid delivery to Syria through Turkey but believes that it should be extended for another six months in December, EU top diplomat Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic said.
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Telford Child Grooming Probe Finds 1,000 Girls Raped as Police Feared Racism Tag
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/telford-child-grooming-probe-finds-1000-girls-raped-as-police-feared-racism-tag-1097260723.html
July 13, 2022, 1:56 PM
An inquiry heard how members of the Telford sexual abuse ring bought alcohol and cigarettes for girls in their early teens or younger before 'brainwashing' them into believing they were getting into romantic relationships. They abused them in rooms above takeaway restaurants and even set up a 'rape house'.
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European Commission Clarifies Conditions for Kaliningrad Transit
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/european-commission-clarifies-conditions-for-kaliningrad-transit--1097277838.html
July 13, 2022, 1:47 PM
The European Commission insisted, however, that the transit of sanctioned military and dual-use technologies and cargo is prohibited.
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Afghan Migrant Justifies Rape of Teen Boy in France by Saying It's 'Normal’ Practice in His Country
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/afghan-migrant-justifies-rape-of-teen-boy-in-france-by-saying-its-normal-practice-in-his-country-1097276323.html
July 13, 2022, 1:44 PM
The Afghan migrant was sentenced to 15 years in 2021 for raping a 12-year-old boy in an abandoned house on August 25, 2018, in the French town of Saint-Brieuc. His defense had argued for “cultural context” to be taken into account at the time.
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Russia Considers Switching Payments for Grain to Rubles - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/russia-considers-switching-payments-for-grain-to-rubles---foreign-ministry-1097276936.html
July 13, 2022, 1:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is considering switching payments for its grain exports to rubles to protect the Russian business amid Western sanctions, similar to the gas payment scheme, Dmitry Birichevsky, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's economic cooperation department, told Sputnik.
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Russian Delegation Rolls Out Set of Proposals at Grain Talks in Turkey - MoD
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/russian-delegation-to-grain-talks-presents-package-of-measures-to-resolve-black-sea-export-issue-1097275866.html
July 13, 2022, 1:26 PM
Earlier in the day, a diplomatic source told Sputnik that the process of establishing a secure corridor for the export Ukrainian grain from ports in the Black Sea may take up to one month to formalize, and that Turkey and the United Nations would be tasked with monitoring the implementation of any agreement.
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India's Supreme Court Refuses Blanket Ban on Use of Bulldozer for Demolition Across States
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/indias-supreme-court-refuses-blanket-ban-on-use-of-bulldozer-for-demolition-across-states-1097268448.html
July 13, 2022, 1:16 PM
A row over the use of bulldozers to carry out demolition drives started in India’s state of Uttar Pradesh after it witnessed violent protests last month over anti-Islamic remarks made by now-suspended BJP spokeswoman Nupur Sharma and head of the party’s Delhi media unit Naveen Kumar Jindal.
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Speculation Over Roger Federer's Tennis Future Escalates After Swiss Star Drops Retirement Hint
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/speculation-over-roger-federers-tennis-future-escalates-after-swiss-star-drops-retirement-hint-1097272517.html
July 13, 2022, 1:08 PM
Federer last appeared on a tennis court in July 2021 in the Wimbledon quarterfinals when he was beaten by Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in three sets. Since then the Swiss maestro has been absent from the men's circuit, largely due to fitness concerns as he underwent a third knee operation on his troubled knee last September.
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Russian Oil Price Cap Plan Being Refined, Process Will Not Be Completed in Days, Sullivan Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/russian-oil-price-cap-plan-being-refined-process-will-not-be-completed-in-days-sullivan-says-1097274297.html
July 13, 2022, 1:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The modalities of the G7's plan to impose a price cap on Russian oil is being refined and the process will not be completed in days, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.
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Disorder! Mayhem Erupts at BoJo's Last PMQs Before Tory Leadership Vote
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/disorder-mayhem-erupts-at-bojos-last-pmqs-before-tory-leadership-vote-1097268076.html
July 13, 2022, 12:49 PM
PM Boris Johnson confessed to a "real twinge" of sadness that the pace of the Tory succession race meant he may never again face his opposition rivals Sir Keir Starmer and Ian Blackford at the weekly verbal slug-fest in the House of Commons.
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North Korea Recognizes Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/north-korea-recognizes-donetsk-peoples-republic-pushilin-says-1097272813.html
July 13, 2022, 12:39 PM
In February, Russia recognized the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk (DPR and LPR) after a significant deterioration of the situation along the line of contact amid interference by the United States and its allies.
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Chinese Smartphone Brand Oppo Admits to Custom Duty Evasion in India, Asked to Cough Up $550 Mln
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/chinese-smartphone-brand-oppo-admits-to-custom-duty-evasion-in-india-asked-to-cough-up-550-mln-1097268303.html
July 13, 2022, 12:32 PM
China’s Foreign Ministry has consistently urged Chinese smartphone giants to “abide by” Indian laws and regulations. At the same time, it has asked New Delhi to provide a “non-discriminatory” business environment for Chinese companies in India.
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Obama Ripped Ex-WH Doc for ‘Cheap Shot’ After He Noted Biden’s ‘Crazy & Concerning Mental Gaffes'
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/obama-ripped-ex-wh-doc-for-cheap-shot-after-he-noted-bidens-crazy--concerning-mental-gaffes-1097271713.html
July 13, 2022, 12:26 PM
The 79-year-old POTUS is being steered away from “unscripted interactions with the news media,” The New York Times recently reported. During Biden’s speeches, WH aides were said to “hold their breath to see if he makes it to the end without a gaffe.”
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US Would Like to See Consulate in Jerusalem, Sullivan Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-would-like-to-see-consulate-in-jerusalem-sullivan-says-1097272340.html
July 13, 2022, 12:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States would like to see a consulate in Jerusalem, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.
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US President Joe Biden Arrives in Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-president-joe-biden-arrives-in-israel-1097254907.html
July 13, 2022, 12:20 PM
The US president Joe Biden will visit Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia on July 13-16 as part of his presidency's first Middle East tour.
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France Takes 'Drastic' Measures to Prepare for Winter, Fills Gas Storage, Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/france-takes-drastic-measures-to-prepare-for-winter-fills-gas-storage-minister-says-1097270666.html
July 13, 2022, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France has taken "drastic" measures to prepare for winter and has increased its gas storage capacity in the event that gas supplies from Russia are interrupted, Energy Transformation Minister Agnès Pannier-Runache said on Wednesday.
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Up to 90% Progress Made on New Nuclear Deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/up-to-90-progress-made-on-new-nuclear-deal-iranian-foreign-minister-says-1097270298.html
July 13, 2022, 11:52 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - The negotiators working on the new nuclear deal with Iran have made 90% progress on gaining consent for the draft agreement, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday.
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India's Top Court to Hear Pleas Against Karnataka High Court's Verdict on Hijab Ban
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/indias-top-court-to-hear-pleas-against-karnataka-high-courts-verdict-on-hijab-ban-1097258483.html
July 13, 2022, 11:43 AM
In March, the Karnataka High Court upheld the state government's March 15 order which banned religious clothing such as the hijab at educational institutions.
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Elon Musk Reacts After Twitter Sues Him for Pulling Out of $44 Bln Buyout
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/elon-musk-reacts-after-twitter-sues-him-for-pulling-out-of-44-bln-buyout-1097259397.html
July 13, 2022, 11:42 AM
Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday after he announced on July 9 that he was abandoning his social media platform buyout due to multiple breaches of the purchase agreement.
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Indian Actress Chakraborty Charged With Distributing Drugs in Bollywood, High Societies - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/indian-actress-chakraborty-charged-with-distributing-drugs-in-bollywood-high-societies---reports-1097255465.html
July 13, 2022, 11:42 AM
The sudden death of 34-year-old Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14, 2020 at his Mumbai apartment sparked a drug probe linked to Bollywood and high societies. Many A-listers, including Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shraddha Kapoor, and Sara Ali Khan, were questioned by India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
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Australia Welcomes 'Renewed Commitment' From US Towards Pacific, Willing to Work With China
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/australia-welcomes-renewed-commitment-from-us-towards-pacific-willing-to-work-with-china-1097260296.html
July 13, 2022, 11:38 AM
US Vice President Kamala Harris took a veiled swipe at China during her virtual address to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting in Suva, stating that "bad actors" are trying to "undermine rules-based order." China, on the other hand, says that the US is the "real security threat" to the South Pacific for inciting an arms race in the region.
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Britons Want Prince Andrew 'Kicked Out' of Windsor Castle After Sex Abuse Scandal, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/britons-want-prince-andrew-kicked-out-of-windsor-castle-after-sex-abuse-scandal-poll-shows-1097268593.html
July 13, 2022, 11:33 AM
Prince Andrew has been keeping a low profile since striking an out-of-court settlement with his sexual assault accuser, Virginia Roberts Giuffre. Queen Elizabeth II’s second son was stripped of his patronages and HRH title amid the fallout from his ties with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, while vehemently denying all allegations against him.
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LA County District Attorney Seeks to Unseal Testimony Transcripts in Roman Polanski Case
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/la-county-district-attorney-seeks-to-unseal-testimony-transcripts-in-roman-polanski-case-1097269282.html
July 13, 2022, 11:30 AM
Having fled to France before sentencing in his case could be carried out, Polanski still remains a fugitive from US justice.
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Photo of Giuliani Escorted from WH after ‘Unhinged’ Trump Meeting Shared with House Jan 6 Committee
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/photo-of-giuliani-escorted-from-wh-after-unhinged-trump-meeting-shared-with-house-jan-6-committee--1097265621.html
July 13, 2022, 10:57 AM
Cassidy Hutchinson, ex-aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, previously offered testimony to the House Jan 6 Committee at its sixth hearing, describing being told of Donald Trump’s anger when informed by his Secret Service detail he couldn't accompany protesters to the Capitol on January 6.
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Scoop: Getting Ukrainian Grain Shipping Route Up and Running May Take One Month, Source Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/scoop-getting-ukrainian-grain-shipping-route-up-and-running-may-take-one-month-source-says-1097267311.html
July 13, 2022, 10:50 AM
The ongoing security crisis in Ukraine has sparked concerns about global food availability amid difficulties in shipping the Eastern European grain-producing giant’s output out of the country. The US and its allies have blamed Russia for the crisis. Moscow has dismissed the claims, and accused the West of exacerbating the crisis through sanctions.
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What to Expect as Biden Arrives in Middle East
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/what-to-expect-as-biden-arrives-in-middle-east-1097266724.html
July 13, 2022, 10:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Joe Biden has arrived in the Middle East, with his first stop in Israel. He will visit the West Bank and Saudi Arabia on July 13-16 in an effort to reset engagement in the region by bolstering partnership with Israel, mending frayed ties with Saudi Arabia and rallying support of Gulf allies to ease surging oil prices.
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Boris Johnson Answers Questions From MPs After Resignation as UK Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/boris-johnson-answers-questions-from-hoc-members-after-resignation-as-uk-prime-minister-1097254302.html
July 13, 2022, 10:35 AM
Boris Johnson announced on 7 July that he was stepping down as prime minister and leader of the UK's Conservative Party. He will serve as a caretaker prime minister until his successor is appointed.
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Bolton's Revelation About Planning Coups Abroad Requires Reaction and Analysis: Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/boltons-revelation-about-planning-coups-abroad-requires-reaction-and-analysis-moscow-1097266089.html
July 13, 2022, 10:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The statement of the former US National Security Adviser John Bolton on the involvement in the organization of coups is an absolutely new revelation for an American politician that requires an analysis, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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Kremlin Says Kaliningrad Transit Issue Not Yet Resolved
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/kremlin-says-kaliningrad-transit-issue-not-yet-resolved-1097264510.html
July 13, 2022, 9:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The situation with restrictions on transit of goods to Russia’s Kaliningrad Region has not been resolved yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow expects to see progress.
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Spring Search of Sputnik Estonia Office Was Illegal, Local Court Rules
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/spring-search-of-sputnik-estonia-office-was-illegal-local-court-rules-1097264296.html
July 13, 2022, 9:56 AM
Sputnik International’s Estonia-based sister portal Sputnik Meedia was forced to shut down in March amid unprecedented pressure from Estonian authorities and banks, and a wave of personal threats against employees. But the outlet’s persecution by local authorities goes all the way back to 2019.
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Global Oil Output Up by 690,000 Mln Bpd in June, IEA Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/global-oil-output-up-by-690000-mln-bpd-in-june-iea-report-says-1097264154.html
July 13, 2022, 9:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The global oil production in June increased by 690,000 barrels per day and reached 99.5 million barrels per day due to Russia’s "resilience" despite sanctions imposed against it, The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on Wednesday.
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Musk Says SpaceX's Prototype Booster Suffered 'Minor' Damage in Fire
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/musk-says-spacexs-prototype-booster-suffered-minor-damage-in-fire-1097263857.html
July 13, 2022, 9:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The damage from the fire that occurred during the recent test launch of SpaceX's prototype Super Heavy Starship booster appeared to be "minor," though its engines still need to be inspected, founder Elon Musk said on Wednesday.
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Sri Lanka's State TV Suspends Telecast After Protesters Break Into Office
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/sri-lankas-state-tv-suspends-telecast-after-protesters-break-into-office-1097259742.html
July 13, 2022, 9:37 AM
Thousands of people on Wednesday morning marched toward the prime minister's house, raising slogans with the popular phrase in Singhalese "Aragalayata Jayawewa" (“Victory to the Struggle”), while some were waving flags.
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US Pledges $60 Million For Pacific Islands, ‘Expands Footprint’ to Offset China's Growing Sway
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-pledges-60-million-for-pacific-islands-expands-footprint-to-offset-chinas-growing-sway-1097260769.html
July 13, 2022, 9:30 AM
The Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji on July 11-14 has brought the leaders of the nations together to discuss how to garner more international support and funding to fight issues such as the impact of rising sea levels and climate change, as well as China's hopes for bolstered security ties across the region.
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Sri Lanka Protesters Take Over PM's Office Amid Reports President Fled Country - Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/sri-lanka-president-reportedly-appoints-prime-minister-as-acting-president-1097258741.html
July 13, 2022, 8:08 AM
On Monday, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Sri Lankan president, submitted resignation, planning to step down on Wednesday, July 13. Sri Lanka was rocked by massive protests amid economic crisis and fuel shortage.
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‘Common Sense Thatcherism’: Sunak Vows to Run UK Economy Like ‘Iron Lady’ If He Wins Tory Leadership
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/common-sense-thatcherism-sunak-vows-to-run-uk-economy-like-iron-lady-if-he-wins-tory-leadership-1097257566.html
July 13, 2022, 7:58 AM
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is the bookmakers’ favorite among the present eight candidates to take over the Tory leadership after Boris Johnson resigned at the end of a controversy-packed stint at 10 Downing Street.
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Fire Erupts in Offices of Real FM Radio Station in Athens, Arson Suspected - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/fire-erupts-in-offices-of-real-fm-radio-station-in-athens-arson-suspected---video-1097258363.html
July 13, 2022, 7:39 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Arson could be the cause of fire, which occurred in the Marousi suburb of northern Athens in a building, where offices of the Greek radio station Real FM are located, media reported on Wednesday.
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'Right in There': Dirty-Talking Trash Cans Help Keep Swedish City Free From Filth
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/right-in-there-dirty-talking-trash-cans-to-help-clean-swedish-city-from-filth-1097257165.html
July 13, 2022, 7:25 AM
The Malmö City's hope is that the erotic messages played every time you open the rubbish bin will entice residents to take their garbage properly in hand and stop littering.
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Gas Price Surge Reaffirms Germany's Erroneous Position on Nord Stream 2: Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/gas-price-surge-reaffirms-germanys-erroneous-position-on-nord-stream-2-moscow-1097256663.html
July 13, 2022, 7:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The surge of gas prices reaffirmed the erroneous position that Berlin adopted toward Nord Stream 2 project, Dmitry Birichevsky, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's economic cooperation department, told Sputnik in an interview.
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Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency as President Rajapaksa Flees Country
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/sri-lanka-declares-state-of-emergency-as-president-rajapaksa-flees-country-1097253052.html
July 13, 2022, 6:55 AM
Media reports have suggested that India and the US denied permission for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, hiding at an unknown military base, to enter their lands. The parliamentary speaker claimed that the president agreed to submit his resignation on 13 July (today). Thousands of protesters occupied his official residence and secretariat on Saturday.
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Beijing Blasts US as 'Trouble-Maker' After American Warship Trespasses Into China's Waters
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/us-destroyer-trespasses-into-chinas-waters-off-xisha-islands-chinese-defense-ministry-says-1097255792.html
July 13, 2022, 6:44 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The US guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold on Wednesday entered Chinese waters off the disputed Xisha Islands, also known as the Paracel Islands, in the South China Sea without Beijing's permission, thus once again undermining peace and stability in the region, a spokesman for Chinese military said.
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Archeological Museum in Norway Gets Haul of Astonishing Viking Jewelry Dropped at Door
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/archeological-museum-in-norway-gets-astonishing-viking-jewelry-dropped-at-its-door-1097255073.html
July 13, 2022, 6:17 AM
The lush jewelry donated to the Stavanger Museum testifies to flourishing international contacts and trade in the area, as parts of the find were manufactured in present-day Norway and Denmark and parts originated in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
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Tax Takes Center Stage as Sunak & Mordaunt Lead the Pack In Tory Leadership Race
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/tax-bidding-war-takes-center-stage-as-sunak--mordaunt-frontrunners-in-race-to-tory-leadership-1097253446.html
July 13, 2022, 6:06 AM
After Boris Johnson resigned as UK Conservative party leader on 7 July, the race to succeed him began. After nominations for the first stage opened on 12 July, eight contenders were left, competing for the backing of Tory MPs to make the final shortlist of two that will be voted on by party members.
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Diplomatic Source is Optimistic About Russia-Ukraine Grain Talks in Turkey
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/diplomatic-source-is-optimistic-about-russia-ukraine-grain-talks-in-turkey-1097253261.html
July 13, 2022, 5:32 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Hopes for reaching a consensus on the "grain issue" during talks in Istanbul are high as the United Nations plan is realistic, a diplomatic source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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Sweden Accepts NATO's Approach That Nuclear Weapons are 'Essential' for Defense
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/sweden-accepts-natos-approach-of-essential-role-of-nuclear-weapons-in-defense-1097252865.html
July 13, 2022, 5:04 AM
In applying to join NATO and having to stomach the alliance's views on security and defense, Sweden seems to have abandoned both decades of non-alignment and a firm commitment to the non-proliferation of nuclear arms, as it previously sought to “diminish the role of nuclear weapons in security policies and doctrines”.
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Japanese Police Chief Admits Task to Protect Shinzo Abe Failed
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/japanese-police-chief-admits-task-to-protect-shinzo-abe-failed-1097252770.html
July 13, 2022, 4:59 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - In connection with the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Itaru Nakamura, head of the Japanese general police department, admitted on Wednesday that the task of protecting a high-ranking politician had not been completed.
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Graphic New Footage Shows Uvalde Police Waiting Inside Hallway for 77 Minutes During Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/graphic-new-footage-shows-uvalde-police-waiting-inside-hallway-for-77-minutes-during-shooting-1097251972.html
July 13, 2022, 4:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Austin Statesman newspaper obtained surveillance video of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which showed police officers entering the schools minutes after the gunman but taking more than an hour to breach the classroom to take the suspect down.
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Paying the Price
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/paying-the-price--1097252283.html
July 13, 2022, 3:24 AM
The US is liable for nearly $2 trillion in damages to the economies of other nations due to its production of greenhouse gases between the years of 1990 and 2014, according to a new study from Dartmouth College, which also found China liable for comparable damages.
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EU, Russia Reportedly Agree on Transit of Goods to Kaliningrad Region
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/eu-russia-reportedly-agree-on-transit-of-goods-to-kaliningrad-region-1097251868.html
July 13, 2022, 2:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union and Russia have agreed on the transit of goods to the Russian exclave region of Kaliningrad, Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on Wednesday, citing high-ranking Russian sources, adding that Brussels provided a document that "completely satisfied" Moscow.
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Steve Bannon Says He’s Going ‘Medieval’ After Agreeing to Testify Before Jan. 6 Panel
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/steve-bannon-says-hes-going-medieval-after-agreeing-to-testify-before-jan-6-panel--1097251606.html
July 13, 2022, 1:34 AM
Newly released audio obtained by Mother Jones features ex-White House chief strategist Steve Bannon proclaiming on October 31, 2020, that then-US President Donald Trump was planning to declare victory in the upcoming 2020 presidential election. “That’s our strategy,” Bannon disclosed.
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Mexico to Invest $1.5 Billon on Infrastructure on US-Mexico Border in Next 3 Years - Statement
https://sputniknews.com/20220713/mexico-to-invest-15-billon-on-infrastructure-on-us-mexico-border-in-next-3-years---statement-1097251280.html
July 13, 2022, 12:31 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Mexico has committed to invest $1.5 billion on infrastructure on the US-Mexico border over the next three years, US President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said in a joint statement.
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'It Takes a Lot of Work': Ex-Trump Adviser Bolton Says He's 'Helped Plan Coups D'Etat'
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/it-takes-a-lot-of-work-ex-trump-adviser-bolton-says-hes-helped-plan-coups-detat-1097250714.html
July 12, 2022, 11:38 PM
Former US national security adviser under the Trump administration John Bolton said in an interview on Tuesday that he has planned coups in other countries and knows that the process takes "a lot of work."
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French Court Sentences Rwandan Genocidaire Laurent Bucyibaruta to 20 Years in Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/french-court-sentences-rwandan-genocidaire-laurent-bucyibaruta-to-20-years-in-prison-1097249753.html
July 12, 2022, 11:19 PM
A French court on Tuesday sentenced Laurent Bucyibaruta, the former prefect of Rwanda’s Gikongoro Province, to 20 years in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide of Rwandan Tutsis and Twa.
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Wall Street Near Bear-Market Territory Anticipating 'Elevated' June Inflation
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/wall-street-near-bear-market-territory-anticipating-elevated-june-inflation-1097249443.html
July 12, 2022, 10:19 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Wall Street tumbled on Tuesday, revisiting bear-market territory, as investors lightened their holdings of stocks ahead of the monthly release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which officials say was likely to show another elevated reading for June.
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English Football Legend Wayne Rooney Becomes DC United Head Coach
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/english-football-legend-wayne-rooney-becomes-dc-united-head-coach-1097249241.html
July 12, 2022, 10:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The former captain of the English national football team, Wayne Rooney, has became a new head coach of the DC United team based in Washington, where he spent two seasons as a player, the club said in a statement.
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It's Official! Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Backing Out of $44 Billion Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/its-official-twitter-sues-elon-musk-for-backing-out-of-44-billion-deal-1097248773.html
July 12, 2022, 9:14 PM
Tesla CEO and SpaceX owner Elon Musk announced last week that he would be stepping away from his April binding merger agreement to purchase Twitter. The decision came after Musk publicly chastised the social media service's claim that some 5% of its active users are bots.
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Protests Await Biden in Upcoming Ramallah Visit for ‘Ignoring the Palestinian Issue’
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/protests-await-biden-in-upcoming-ramallah-visit-for-ignoring-the-palestinian-issue-1097248250.html
July 12, 2022, 8:47 PM
Upon arrival at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden will view a demonstration of Israeli air defense systems, including the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, which protect against rockets fired by Palestinians from Gaza, among other threats.
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EMSC: Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Rattles Easter Island
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/emsc-magnitude-66-earthquake-rattles-easter-island-1097248013.html
July 12, 2022, 7:42 PM
The last earthquakes registered specifically in the Easter Island region were in June, both coming in just below magnitude 5. The first quake of the year was recorded on January 13.
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Iran Blasts Israel Ahead of Biden Trip, Suggests ‘Arab NATO’ Initiative Doomed to Fail
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/iran-blasts-israel-ahead-of-biden-trip-suggests-arab-nato-initiative-doomed-to-fail-1097247501.html
July 12, 2022, 7:05 PM
The Islamic Republic and the Jewish State have waged an unrelenting, decades-long campaign of mostly covert violence and propaganda against one another, with Israel assassinating Iranian nuclear scientists and sabotaging industry, and Iran providing weapons support to Tel Aviv’s regional adversaries, including both state and non-state actors.
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UFO or Hoax? Strange 'Sphere' Caught on Camera in California Sky
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/ufo-or-hoax-strange-sphere-caught-on-camera-in-california-sky-1097247087.html
July 12, 2022, 6:59 PM
If an eyewitness’ account is to be believed, the “sphere” remained “stationary” in the sky for about 15 minutes before “vertically ascending.”
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Why Asia Won't Reject Russia's Hydrocarbons or China's Rare Earths Despite US Pressure
https://sputniknews.com/20220712/why-asia-wont-reject-russias-hydrocarbons-or-chinas-rare-earths-despite-us-pressure-1097246690.html
July 12, 2022, 6:54 PM
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the United State have called upon Asian countries to reduce reliance on Russia and China in terms of both fossil fuels, solar power technology, and critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and batteries.
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