Russia's Nuclear-Powered Space Tug to Deliver Interstellar Station to Planets
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/russias-nuclear-powered-space-tug-to-deliver-interstellar-station-to-planets-1097366876.html
July 16, 2022, 12:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Zeus unmanned nuclear-powered space tug, currently under development in Russia, would be delivering an interstellar space station to the planets of the Solar System while cosmonauts would be flying to the station separately due to long flights, Dmitry Rogozin, the former head of Russian space agency Roscosmos told Sputnik.
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Mexico Arrests Rafael Caro-Quintero, Cartel Leader Convicted of Killing DEA Agent in 1985
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/mexico-arrests-rafael-caro-quintero-cartel-leader-convicted-of-killing-dea-agent-in-1985-1097366710.html
July 15, 2022, 11:41 PM
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has publicly taken a softer stance against the cartels in Mexico, promising to fight poverty rather than wars with drug dealers.
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Doctor Who Performed a 10-Year-Old Rape Victim’s Abortion Faces Indiana Attorney General's Ire
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/doctor-who-performed-a-10-year-old-rape-victims-abortion-faces-indiana-attorney-generals-ire-1097366311.html
July 15, 2022, 11:30 PM
Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita is waging a war riddled with false claims against Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim. On Thursday afternoon, Rokita said he was eyeing criminal charges against the doctor for failing to report the procedure, despite the fact that she did.
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Joe Biden 'Doesn't Regret' Calling Saudi Arabia a 'Pariah State' After Meeting with Crown Prince
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/joe-biden-doesnt-regret-calling-saudi-arabia-a-pariah-state-after-meeting-with-crown-prince-1097365693.html
July 15, 2022, 11:02 PM
US President Joe Biden met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday. The two leaders discussed a variety of subjects ranging from regional security to Biden's critical remarks over the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi during his 2020 Presidential campaign, according to the US President.
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New York Attorney General Postpones Trump Family Depositions After Ivana's Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/new-york-attorney-general-postpones-trump-family-depositions-after-ivanas-death-1097365254.html
July 15, 2022, 10:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office is postponing depositions of former President Donald Trump, Donald Jr. and Ivanka Trump because Trump’s former wife and the three children's mother, Ivana, has died.
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Shell CEO: Europe is Headed Towards a Tough Winter, Rationing is Possible
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/shell-ceo-europe-is-headed-towards-a-tough-winter-rationing-is-possible-1097365091.html
July 15, 2022, 9:57 PM
Crude oil prices in Europe have already risen significantly this year, jumping 48.41% since the start of this year. Meanwhile, natural gas is up more than 98% from January 3, and the head of Shell is warning that Europe is in for a tough winter.
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Study Probes Unique Nature of Devastating Volcanic Eruption That Sent Gravity Waves Into Ionosphere
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/study-probes-unique-nature-of-devastating-volcanic-eruption-that-sent-gravity-waves-into-ionosphere-1097363826.html
July 15, 2022, 7:04 PM
The lead author of a study on the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption argues that the data they managed to collect on it “will enhance our understanding of our atmosphere and will help us improve our weather and climate models.”
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Former Italian Prime Minister Renzi Launches Petition Urging Draghi to Stay in Office
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/former-italian-prime-minister-renzi-launches-petition-urging-draghi-to-stay-in-office-1097363711.html
July 15, 2022, 6:54 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - The former Italian prime minister and the leader of the centrist Italia Viva party, Matteo Renzi, has launched a petition on Friday urging the current head of government, Mario Draghi, to stay in office until elections next spring.
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Is Biden's Guidance on Abortions an Effort to Galvanize Dems’ Base & Take on SCOTUS?
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/is-bidens-guidance-on-abortions-an-effort-to-galvanize-dems-base--take-on-scotus-1097362400.html
July 15, 2022, 6:52 PM
Texas sued the US government on July 14 after the Biden administration instructed hospitals across the country on Monday to provide abortions if the procedure is necessary to save a mother’s life under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act regardless of state laws. The row erupted after the Supreme Court overturned the Roe abortion ruling.
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Good News Friday: Elephant CPR, Archaeological Finds, and Absolutely No Doom & Gloom
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/good-news-friday-elephant-cpr-archaeological-finds-and-absolutely-no-doom--gloom-1097361687.html
July 15, 2022, 6:26 PM
If you would like to peruse some news reports but don’t want to come across words like “inflation,” “conflict,” and “repeat the line,” then look no further.
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US Orders 2.5Mln Monkeypox Vaccine Doses, 131,000 Available Immediately
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-orders-25mln-monkeypox-vaccine-doses-131000-available-immediately-1097362635.html
July 15, 2022, 6:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Health and Human Services said in a press release on Friday that it has ordered 2.5 million of additional vaccine doses against monkeypox and has made 131,000 doses available for immediate use.
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US House Passes Abortion Defense Bill in Response to End of Roe Protections
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-house-passes-abortion-defense-bill-in-response-to-end-of-roe-protections-1097361628.html
July 15, 2022, 5:45 PM
Democratic Party lawmakers in both houses of Congress have vowed action to protect women's ability to travel across state lines to get an abortion after Republican states rushed to criminalize the procedure. The legislative rush has come in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to abolish federal abortion protections last month.
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Joe, Welcome! Iran Unveils New Ship-Launched Drone Capabilities Amid Biden’s Mideast Tour
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/joe-welcome-iran-unveils-new-ship-launched-drone-capabilities-amid-bidens-mideast-tour-1097361451.html
July 15, 2022, 5:41 PM
The naval demonstration followed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s remarks Thursday warning the US and its allies that any “mistake” against Iran would be “met with a harsh and regrettable response.” Those comments followed President Biden’s statement in an interview with Israeli TV that the US could use force to stop Tehran from building a nuke.
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UN Encouraging All Efforts Around World to Help Alleviate Food Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/un-encouraging-all-efforts-around-world-to-help-alleviate-food-crisis-1097361173.html
July 15, 2022, 5:17 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations is encouraging all efforts around the globe to ease the global food crisis, UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Aziz Haq said on Friday .
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Why Iran and Saudi Arabia Came to Forefront During Biden-Lapid Talks
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/why-iran-and-saudi-arabia-came-to-forefront-during-biden-lapid-talks-1097360331.html
July 15, 2022, 5:10 PM
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed the joint "Jerusalem Declaration," with Washington vowing to use “all elements in its national power” to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The leaders also praised Riyadh's historic lifting of its Israeli flight ban.
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Manchin Wrecks Biden’s Climate, Tax Package in Talks With Democrats’ Senate Leader
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/manchin-wrecks-bidens-climate-tax-package-in-talks-with-democrats-senate-leader-1097360180.html
July 15, 2022, 4:19 PM
The Democratic Senator from West Virginia has made a name for himself challenging the party line on spending priorities, taking advantage of a 50/50 split in the Senate to drag out talks on the infrastructure bill last year, and later torpedoing President Joe Biden’s multi-trillion dollar Build Back Better social and climate spending agenda.
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Biden, Saudi Crown Prince Exchange Fist Bump Upon US President's Arrival for Meeting
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/biden-saudi-crown-prince-exchange-fist-bump-upon-us-presidents-arrival-for-meeting-1097360757.html
July 15, 2022, 4:09 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden and the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exchanged a fist bump instead of a handshake upon Biden's arrival for their meeting in Jeddah on Friday.
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Pachyderm Pitfall: Baby Elephant Rescued From Manhole, His Mother Gets Resuscitated in Thailand
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/pachyderm-pitfall-baby-elephant-rescued-from-manhole-his-mother-gets-resuscitated-in-thailand-1097359363.html
July 15, 2022, 3:55 PM
The baby elephant was accompanied by his mother, who stayed with her infant and initially hampered humans’ efforts to save the creature.
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Fire Raging in Beirut Port May Lead to Collapse of Grain Silo, Report Suggests
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/fire-raging-in-beirut-port-may-lead-to-collapse-of-grain-silo-report-suggests-1097360027.html
July 15, 2022, 3:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire raging for a week in the Lebanese port of Beirut, devastated by a blast in 2020, threatens to trigger the collapse of a grain silo, media reported.
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Indian Politician Triggers Controversy by Referring to Bhagat Singh as 'Terrorist'
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/indian-politician-triggers-controversy-by-referring-to-bhagat-singh-as-terrorist-1097357973.html
July 15, 2022, 3:53 PM
Bhagat Singh is revered by many as a revolutionary freedom fighter in India, as he, along with Sukhdev and Rajguru, plotted the assassination of the then superintendent of police, James Scott, in Lahore (now part of Pakistan), to avenge the death of freedom fighter and politician Lala Lajpat Rai.
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US Announces Over $592Mln in Humanitarian Assistance for Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-announces-over-592mln-in-humanitarian-assistance-for-africa-1097359553.html
July 15, 2022, 3:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has announced that it is providing more than $592 million in humanitarian assistance to countries in Africa, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday.
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Actions by Ukrainian Website That Endanger Children in Donbass to Be Exposed at Press Conference
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/actions-by-ukrainian-website-that-endanger-children-in-donbass-to-be-exposed-at-press-conference-1097358462.html
July 15, 2022, 3:44 PM
Officially titled “Ukrainian Website ‘Myrotvorets’ Endangers the Lives and Wellbeing of Underage Children,” the press conference is expected to highlight the site’s handling of the personal information of children.
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EU Slashes Ukraine Assistance Nine-Fold Amid Domestic Economic Troubles
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/eu-slashes-ukraine-assistance-nine-fold-amid-domestic-economic-troubles-1097358837.html
July 15, 2022, 3:18 PM
The European Union has provided Ukraine with more than €6.2 billion in assistance since February, including €2 billion in military support, according to the European Commission. This week, Brussels gave the go ahead for another €1 billion euros in aid.
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LIVE: US President Biden Arrives in Saudi Arabia by Direct Flight From Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/live-us-president-biden-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-by-direct-flight-from-israel--1097356979.html
July 15, 2022, 2:57 PM
Joe Biden is on his first visit to the Middle East during his presidency, with stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia.
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Biden to Discuss Increasing Oil Output in Saudi Arabia
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/biden-to-discuss-increasing-oil-output-in-saudi-arabia-1097357529.html
July 15, 2022, 2:21 PM
OTTAWA (Sputnik) - The US delegation headed by President Joe Biden will discuss during their visit to Saudi Arabia the possibility of that country increasing oil production, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Friday.
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European Commission Proposes Ban on Imports of Russian Gold to EU
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/european-commission-proposes-ban-on-imports-of-russian-gold-to-eu-1097357153.html
July 15, 2022, 2:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission on Friday suggested imposing a ban on imports of Russian gold to the European Union as part of a joint proposal for a new package of anti-Russia measures.
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PM Modi Expresses Anguish After 5 Die in Wall Collapse at Godown in Delhi - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/pm-modi-expresses-anguish-after-5-die-in-wall-collapse-at-godown-in-delhi---video-1097355564.html
July 15, 2022, 2:03 PM
A three-year-old child was killed while his father and two sisters sustained injuries after a building collapsed in the Paharganj area of India’s capital Delhi in June this year. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
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US Gets 14 Straight Months of Roaring Inflation Since Biden Administration Dubbed Issue ‘Transitory’
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-gets-14-straight-months-of-roaring-inflation-since-biden-administration-dubbed-issue-transitory-1097356669.html
July 15, 2022, 1:59 PM
Data put out by the Labor Department this week showed that the Consumer Price Index rose by 9.1 percent in June, its sharpest monthly increase since 1981 and the height of the “malaise days” of the late Carter and early Reagan years. On Thursday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admitted that inflation was “unacceptably high,” but blamed Russia.
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Novak Djokovic Opens Up About His Melbourne Plans as Australian Gov't Set to Revoke His Travel Ban
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/novak-djokovic-opens-up-about-his-melbourne-plans-as-australian-govt-set-to-revoke-his-travel-ban-1097347265.html
July 15, 2022, 1:46 PM
Djokovic was deported from Australia in January after then PM Scott Morrison's government revoked his visa on the grounds that his participation in the Australian Open could increase anti-vax sentiment in the country. The Serb was initially granted medical exemption before being banned from entering the nation for three years.
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Balancing Risks & Benefits: A Glass of Wine May be Good For You Only After a Certain Age
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/balancing-risks--benefits-a-glass-of-wine-may-be-good-for-you-only-after-a-certain-age-1097355771.html
July 15, 2022, 1:43 PM
As the debate simmers over whether alcohol is good for you or bad for you, the new study claims to be the first to approach the issue from the angle of age, sex and geographic region.
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Earth-Like Planets Doomed to Spin in 'Cosmic Graveyards' Are Extremely Exotic & Rare, Study Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/earth-like-planets-doomed-to-spin-in-cosmic-graveyards-are-extremely-exotic--rare-study-shows-1097352893.html
July 15, 2022, 1:42 PM
Back in 1992, the first exoplanets beyond our solar system were discovered orbiting a pulsar called PSR B1257+12. Since then, only a handful of pulsars - neutron stars that form when a star more massive than the sun collapses in a ‘stellar death’ - have been found to host planets.
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Restoring Economic Stability is a Priority: Experts Weigh in on What Lies Ahead for Sri Lanka
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/restoring-economic-stability-is-a-priority-experts-weigh-in-on-what-lies-ahead-for-sri-lanka-1097306726.html
July 15, 2022, 1:27 PM
Facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948, Sri Lanka has been thrown into another round of political turmoil, with protesters taking over the homes and offices of ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is now serving as acting president. All parties are slated to decide the next leader on July 20.
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UK's Met Office Issues Red Extreme Heat Warning
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/uks-met-office-issues-red-extreme-heat-warning-1097341625.html
July 15, 2022, 1:17 PM
In July, the temperature in the United Kingdom has risen sharply, reaching record highs. The UK national weather service, the Met Office, warned that temperatures would keep rising.
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BJP Condemns Kerala Politician for Offensive Remark Against PM Modi in State Assembly
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/bjp-condemns-kerala-politician-for-offensive-remark-against-pm-modi-in-state-assembly-1097347513.html
July 15, 2022, 1:14 PM
The ruling party also warned Shamseer that the "most derogatory" and "baseless" references made against the Indian prime minister would cause massive people's protests.
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NYC Authorities Clear the Air Over New 'Nuclear Preparedness PSA'
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/nyc-authorities-clear-the-air-over-new-nuclear-preparedness-psa-1097352136.html
July 15, 2022, 1:12 PM
This week, the New York City Emergency Management issued a so called “nuclear strike advisory,” which elicited a mixed response from the city’s residents, with some regarding the message as “a little alarming” and others treating it as just a “precautionary measure.”
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India's Health Ministry Issues Guidelines After First Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Kerala
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/indias-health-ministry-issues-guidelines-after-first-case-of-monkeypox-confirmed-in-kerala-1097346794.html
July 15, 2022, 12:39 PM
Since the first confirmed case of monkeypox in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has set up around 15 research and diagnostic laboratories as well as trained professionals across the country to detect further monkeypox infections.
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Biden Announces Extra $200Mln in Aid for Palestinian Authority Via UNRWA
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/biden-announces-extra-200mln-in-aid-for-palestinian-authority-via-unrwa-1097353134.html
July 15, 2022, 12:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will provide an extra $200 million in financial assistance for Palestinian Authority, President Joe Biden said on Friday.
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Most UK Companies Report Recruitment Problems: Chambers of Commerce
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/most-uk-companies-report-recruitment-problems-chambers-of-commerce-1097351959.html
July 15, 2022, 12:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A record 76% of companies in the United Kingdom reported problems hiring staff in the second quarter of this year, the British Chambers of Commerce said in a quarterly recruitment outlook.
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Iranian Military Slams US, Israeli Leaders Over Threats to Use Force, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/iranian-military-slams-us-israeli-leaders-over-threats-to-use-force-reports-say-1097351836.html
July 15, 2022, 12:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A senior spokesman for the Iranian military, Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, slammed pronouncements by US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Yair Lapid that Washington and Jerusalem could use force against Iran, calling such statements psychological warfare and delusion, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
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Security Tightened for Annual Shiva Pilgrimage Amid Possible Threat From 'Radical Elements'
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/security-tightened-for-annual-shiva-pilgrimage-amid-possible-threat-from-radical-elements-1097335936.html
July 15, 2022, 12:13 PM
As per the Hindu almanac, the holy month of "Sawan" commenced on Thursday, the day after a full moon, and will last until the second week of August. During this month, Hindu devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva at various temples, and a massive number of people undertake an arduous pilgrimage.
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Musk’s Dad on Having Child With Stepdaughter: ‘Only Reason We're On Earth Is to Reproduce’ - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/musks-dad-on-having-child-with-stepdaughter-only-reason-were-on-earth-is-to-reproduce---report-1097334391.html
July 15, 2022, 12:11 PM
In 1970, Errol Musk married Maye Haldeman and gave birth to three kids - Elon, Kimbal and Tosca. After splitting with Maye, Errol married Heide Bezuidenhout, a mother of two children including Jana. Errol and Heide had two children but split after 18 years of marriage. In 2017, Errol's stepdaughter Jana became pregnant with her first baby.
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Sputnik Correspondent Visits Special Military Operation Zone: Life in Donbass Getting Back on Track
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/sputnik-correspondent-visits-special-military-operation-zone-life-in-donbass-getting-back-on-track-1097344929.html
July 15, 2022, 11:59 AM
As Russia's special operation in Ukraine continues, life is returning to normal in areas under the control of Russian and Donbass forces. Sputnik correspondent Ceyda Karan shares her impression of the situation from the scene.
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Departure Ceremony for US President Joe Biden at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/departure-ceremony-for-us-president-joe-biden-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-1097347415.html
July 15, 2022, 11:59 AM
US President Joe Biden arrived in the Middle East for the first time during his term as POTUS, with visits to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia scheduled from July 13-16.
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Putin Appoints Former Deputy PM Borisov Head of Russian Space Agency
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/putin-appoints-borisov-head-of-russian-space-agency-1097347912.html
July 15, 2022, 11:54 AM
Yuri Borisov has served as deputy prime minister in charge of the military-industrial complex since May 2018, and is a career military man as well as doctor of technical sciences.
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One Male Sex Chromosome Sheds Light on Why Men Don't Live as Long as Women
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/one-male-sex-chromosome-sheds-light-on-why-men-dont-live-as-long-as-women-1097345454.html
July 15, 2022, 11:38 AM
Women typically live longer than men across the globe, with most research linking the gender lifespan gap to various complex factors at play.
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Pakistan Cricket Captain's Message for Beleaguered Virat Kohli Wins Hearts, Goes Viral on Twitter
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/pakistan-cricket-captains-message-for-beleaguered-virat-kohli-wins-hearts-goes-viral-on-twitter-1097336795.html
July 15, 2022, 11:30 AM
Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, India's Virat Kohli has hit a rough patch with the bat. Notably, the Delhi-born batter has now gone 964 days and 77 innings in a row without scoring a century in international cricket. His latest failure came against England at the iconic Lord's on Thursday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Transfer Saga Rumbles on as Chelsea Decide Against Signing Man Utd Star - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/cristiano-ronaldos-transfer-saga-rumbles-on-as-chelsea-decide-against-signing-man-utd-star---report-1097332079.html
July 15, 2022, 11:27 AM
Ronaldo's transfer saga shows no signs of coming to an end anytime soon. The footballer, who arrived at Old Trafford in September last year, has already suffered several setbacks in his efforts to leave Man United this summer. After being rejected by Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, CR7 has now been snubbed by a third club.
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As Lebanon Prepares to Expel Syrian Refugees, Local Journalist Warns Of Heavy Price Beirut Will Pay
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/as-lebanon-prepares-to-expel-syrian-refugees-local-journalist-warns-of-heavy-price-beirut-will-pay-1097332966.html
July 15, 2022, 11:19 AM
Throughout the years, Lebanon has been given billions of dollars in assistance to more than one million refugees staying within its borders. But the recent announcement by the Lebanese caretaker Minister of the Displaced to send thousands of Syrians back home might see those generous cash injections trimmed.
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US House Approves CAATSA Waiver for India Over Purchase of Russian S-400s to Deter ‘Aggressors’
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-house-approves-caatsa-waiver-for-india-over-purchase-of-russian-s-400s-to-deter-aggressors-1097334247.html
July 15, 2022, 10:57 AM
India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for the delivery of five columns of S-400 systems by 2023. The first systems under the deal were delivered to India this year and are already deployed in the northern state of Punjab to cover the borders with Pakistan and China, as per Indian Army officials.
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Grain Talks Parties in General Agreement That Shipping Routes Not Be Used to Send Arms: Russian MoD
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/russian-proposals-at-grain-talks-met-with-general-support-work-on-final-document-will-end-soon-mod-1097344446.html
July 15, 2022, 10:53 AM
Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations met in Istanbul on Wednesday to discuss a plan to ensure the safe passage of cargo ships loaded with Ukrainian grain at Black Sea ports. The Turkish Defense Ministry indicated that the parties had agreed to set up an Istanbul-based coordination center.
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Suspect From 1985 Air India Bombing Shot Dead in Canada
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/suspect-from-1985-air-india-bombing-shot-dead-in-canada--1097329372.html
July 15, 2022, 10:38 AM
On 23 June 1985, an Air India flight traveling from Montreal to Mumbai, via London and Delhi, exploded near the Irish coastline, killing all 329 people on board. It was the worst terrorist attack in Canadian history. The suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik has now been murdered, three weeks after the attack's 37th anniversary.
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Russian Strike Wipes Out Meeting Of Ukrainian Air Force, Foreign Arms Suppliers in Vinnitsa
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/russian-strike-wipes-out-participants-of-ukrainian-af-meeting-with-foreign-arms-suppliers---mod-1097340584.html
July 15, 2022, 10:05 AM
Since Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine on 24 February, the Biden administration has provided more than $6Bln in security aid to Kiev, including lethal weapons, despite Moscow warning that such aid would only prolong the conflict and could, potentially, escalate it further.
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Ukrainian, Croatian Nationalists Will Not ‘Re-Educate’ Serbia: Belgrade
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/ukrainian-croatian-nationalists-will-not-re-educate-serbia-belgrade-1097340758.html
July 15, 2022, 10:02 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Followers of Ukrainian nationalist Stepan Bandera and Croatian nazis will not ‘re-educate’ Serbia and its President Alexandar Vucic, Serbian Interior Minister Alexandar Vulin told Spuntik.
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World Athletics Extended RusAF’s Suspension Until November
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/world-athletics-extended-rusafs-suspension-until-november-1097339723.html
July 15, 2022, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The World Athletics Council supported the recommendations of the working group on the reinstatement of Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) and extended its suspension in the organization until November, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said on Friday.
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British Merc Held by Donetsk People’s Republic Dies of Chronic Illness, Stress, Ombudswoman Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/british-merc-held-by-donetsk-peoples-republic-dies-of-chronic-illness-stress-ombudswoman-says-1097339356.html
July 15, 2022, 9:53 AM
45-year-old British national Paul Urey and a comrade-in-arms were captured at a checkpoint outside the southeastern city of Zaporozhye in late April. Ukrainian and British media have alleged that the men were “humanitarian volunteers.” The Donetsk People’s Republic said they were mercenaries fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.
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EC to Propose Amending Russia Sanctions Over Food Security Concerns, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/ec-to-propose-amending-russia-sanctions-over-food-security-concerns-reports-say-1097339264.html
July 15, 2022, 9:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) - The European Commission will propose making changes to sanctions against Russia on Friday to avoid risks of hampering food exports, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources.
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Joe Biden Given ‘Passing’ or ‘Failing’ Grade on Bipartisanship by 43 % of Voters, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/joe-biden-given-passing-or-failing-grade-on-bipartisanship-by-43--of-voters-poll-shows-1097337163.html
July 15, 2022, 9:21 AM
Joe Biden’s dismal approval rating of around 39 percent is the worst of any POTUS at this point in his presidency since the end of World War II, according to FiveThirtyEight’s polling data. The Democratic WH incumbent is heading into his first midterm election in November amid runaway inflation, soaring gas and food prices and a looming recession.
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Ring With 24,697 Diamonds Made by Indian Jeweler Breaks Guinness World Record
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/ring-with-24697-diamonds-made-by-indian-jeweler-breaks-guinness-world-record-1097329790.html
July 15, 2022, 8:48 AM
The 'Touch of Ami' ring broke the previous Guinness World Record set by another Indian jeweler, Harshit Bansal, in 2020 for having the biggest number of diamonds in one ring.
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US President Biden, Palestinian Leader Abbas Hold Press Briefing
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-president-biden-meets-palestinian-leader-abbas-1097329568.html
July 15, 2022, 8:44 AM
Joe Biden is visiting the Middle East for the first time in his role as US president. The trip covers Israel, including the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia and will end on 16 July.
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Texas Sues Biden Over Access to Emergency Abortions, Slams Him For 'Flouting' Supreme Court’s Ruling
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/texas-sues-biden-over-access-to-emergency-abortions-slams-him-for-flouting-supreme-courts-ruling-1097333994.html
July 15, 2022, 8:24 AM
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving it up to states to decide if and when abortion is legal, the Biden administration had the US Health and Human Services Department issue guidance for performing the procedure under the EMTALA law, which can require it as emergency treatment to stabilize certain patients.
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US Food Banks Overwhelmed as Americans Seek Charitable Handouts Amid Surging Gas & Grocery Costs
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/us-food-banks-overwhelmed-as-americans-seek-charitable-handouts-amid-surging-gas--grocery-costs-1097332682.html
July 15, 2022, 7:12 AM
Inflation in the US has hit a 41-year high of 9.1%, with the Federal Reserve responding by raising interest rates. Economists point to factors such as increased spending through pandemic-related economic stimulus, broken supply chains and increased production costs, mostly due to surging energy costs, as the driving factors.
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Seven Injured in Military Helicopter Crash in Thailand, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/seven-injured-in-military-helicopter-crash-in-thailand-reports-say-1097332280.html
July 15, 2022, 6:57 AM
BANGKOK (Sputnik) - A military helicopter carrying a commander of the fourth district of the Thai land forces crashed in Thailand's southern province of Songkhla on Friday, leaving seven people injured, including the general, media reported.
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Biden May See Illegal Border Crossings Hit 7Mln by 2024 if No Action Taken, Ex-Officials Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/biden-may-see-illegal-border-crossings-hit-7mln-by-2024-if-no-action-taken-ex-officials-say-1097331450.html
July 15, 2022, 6:53 AM
EL PASO (Sputnik) - The number of border apprehensions under President Joe Biden’s watch could reach a record seven million by the end of his first term if the administration continues to do nothing to deter the influx of illegal migrants, former US officials told Sputnik.
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Swedish Fighter Pilots Leaving En Masse Over Miserly Pay, Low Confidence
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/swedish-fighter-pilots-leaving-en-masse-over-scant-pay-low-confidence-1097331058.html
July 15, 2022, 5:51 AM
In recent years, the Swedish Armed Forces have been struggling to recruit new pilots and even retain existing staff. The wave of resignations has been blamed on a higher retirement age, low wages and withering confidence in leadership.
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'Ridiculous': Norwegian Recruits Asked to Bring Own Sneakers Because Of A Shortage Of Gear
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/ridiculous-norwegian-recruits-asked-to-bring-own-sneakers-due-to-lack-of-gear-1097330869.html
July 15, 2022, 5:43 AM
Norway's military has a peacetime force of around 23,250 and ranks among the leaders in expenditure per capita of Europe's NATO members.
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‘It's Personal & Vitriolic’: BoJo Reportedly Urges Fallen Tory Candidates to Back ‘Anyone But Rishi’
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/its-personal--vitriolic-bojo-reportedly-urging-ousted-tory-candidates-to-back-anyone-but-rishi-1097330090.html
July 15, 2022, 5:42 AM
Five Tory leadership hopefuls have progressed to the third round of voting, set for 18 July. Attorney General Suella Braverman was knocked out in Thursday's vote, and Rishi Sunak continues to lead with 101 votes. Penny Mordaunt is second with 83 votes, Liz Truss came third with 64. Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat are also in the race.
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Saudi Arabia Opens Airspace for All Civil Air Carriers for Overflying
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/saudi-arabia-opens-airspace-for-all-civil-air-carriers-for-overflying-1097328849.html
July 15, 2022, 3:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia is opening its airspace for all civil air carriers for overflying, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Friday.
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Intercept: DHS Inspector General Says Secret Service Deleted Text Messages From Jan 5 & 6
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/intercept-dhs-inspector-general-says-secret-service-deleted-text-messages-from-jan-5--6-1097328695.html
July 15, 2022, 3:22 AM
The Secret Service has become a focal point of the January 6 committee after testimonies alleged they played a pivotal role on that day.
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Fist Bumbling Biden
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/fist-bumbling-biden--1097328401.html
July 15, 2022, 3:16 AM
The fist bump has come under intense scrutiny, with predictions about whether or not President Joe Biden will shake the hand of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, whom he is supposed to meet on Friday.
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The Simple Solution to Inflation No One is Talking About
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/the-simple-solution-to-inflation-no-one-is-talking-about-1097327917.html
July 15, 2022, 3:03 AM
Inflation has hit a 41-year high, currently sitting at 9.1%, forcing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to admit that the rate “remains unacceptably high” and it is the president’s top priority to “bring it down.”
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January 6 Rioter From Maryland Sentenced to Five Months in Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/january-6-rioter-from-maryland-sentenced-to-five-months-in-prison--1097327750.html
July 15, 2022, 2:25 AM
On Thursday, David Alan Blair, 27, was sentenced to five months in prison for his involvement in the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Blair was also sentenced to 18 months of federal supervised release following his 5-month prison sentence and will be required to pay $2,000 in restitution.
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Landslide in Colombia Kills Three, Injures Two Children
https://sputniknews.com/20220715/landslide-in-colombia-kills-three-injures-two-children-1097327245.html
July 15, 2022, 12:09 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Three children died and two others sustained injuries in a landslide that hit a village school in the Colombian northwestern municipality of Andes, the Administrative Department of Risk Management (DAGRAN) of the republic's Antioquia Department said on Friday.
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Buffalo Shooting Suspect Indicted on 27-Count Hate Crimes, Firearms Charges
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/buffalo-shooting-suspect-indicted-on-27-count-hate-crimes-firearms-charges-1097326062.html
July 14, 2022, 11:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Payton Gendron, the shooter who killed 13 people in Buffalo, New York, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 27 firearms and hate crime charges, the US Justice Department said on Thursday.
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US House Passes FY2023 Defense Spending Bill, Authorizing Nearly $850Bln in Funding
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/us-house-passes-fy2023-defense-spending-bill-authorizing-nearly-850bln-in-funding-1097325910.html
July 14, 2022, 10:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023, authorizing approximately $850 billion in spending.
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Canada, 22 First Nation Communities Sign Historic $833Mln Education Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/canada-22-first-nation-communities-sign-historic-833mln-education-deal-1097325462.html
July 14, 2022, 8:35 PM
OTTAWA (Sputnik) - The Canadian government has signed a historic C$1.1 billion ($833 million) agreement on education with 22 First Nation Communities in the province of Quebec, Indigenous Services Canada said on Thursday.
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Ivana Trump, First Wife of Former US President Donald Trump, Has Died
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/ivana-trump-first-wife-of-former-us-president-donald-trump-has-died-1097324926.html
July 14, 2022, 7:53 PM
The ex-wife of former President Donald Trump and the mother of Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump has died at the age of 73.
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Raisi Warns US Against ‘Mistake’ Amid Biden’s Threat to Use Force to Stop Iran From Acquiring Nuke
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/raisi-warns-us-against-mistake-amid-bidens-threat-to-use-force-to-stop-iran-from-acquiring-nuke-1097324535.html
July 14, 2022, 7:03 PM
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint declaration on the state of the ‘strategic partnership’ between the two countries on Thursday, with the document including a formal commitment by Washington to stop the Islamic Republic of Iran from ever building a nuclear weapon using any means necessary.
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Russian Embassy in Brazil Received Parcel With Unknown Item, Source Told Sputnik
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/russian-embassy-in-brazil-received-parcel-with-unknown-item-source-1097324124.html
July 14, 2022, 6:57 PM
MEXICO CITY, (Sputnik) - Russian diplomats in Brazil received a parcel "with unknown content," it was destroyed by bomb-disposal experts, a source in the Russian embassy told Sputnik.
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EU May Unfreeze Russian Central Bank's Assets in Return for Ukrainian Recovery - Official
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/eu-may-unfreeze-russian-central-banks-assets-in-return-for-ukrainian-recovery---official-1097323859.html
July 14, 2022, 6:45 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The European Union’s justice commissioner, Didier Reynders, suggested Thursday that the bloc might have the Russian central bank’s assets in foreign accounts unfrozen after Russia helps rebuild Ukraine.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Admits Inflation ‘Unacceptably High’ as Rate Breaks 40-Year Record
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/treasury-secretary-yellen-admits-inflation-unacceptably-high-as-rate-breaks-40-year-record-1097323678.html
July 14, 2022, 6:40 PM
Averaging 1.23 percent in 2020, and climbing to 5.4 percent by July of 2021, the US inflation rate began to surge from October 2021 onward, reaching over 7.5 percent in January 2022, and climbing to 9.1 percent in June. President Joe Biden has suggested that the problem is the result of “Putin’s price hike,” but economists say otherwise.
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New Normal? How US Dollar and Energy Crunch are Eating Away at Euro's Strength
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/new-normal-how-us-dollar-and-energy-crunch-are-eating-away-at-euros-strength-1097322553.html
July 14, 2022, 6:39 PM
The euro plummeted below the US dollar on July 13 for the first time in nearly 20 years amid growing concerns about a looming recession and energy crisis. For its part, the safe-haven greenback has capitalized on uncertainty regarding the Eurozone’s future.
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UN Declares Opposition to 'Undemocratic Transfer of Power' Following Bolton's Coup Admission
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/un-declares-opposition-to-undemocratic-transfer-of-power-following-boltons-coup-admission-1097323382.html
July 14, 2022, 6:38 PM
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - The United Nations stands against any undemocratic seizure of power such as conducted by coups d’etat, UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Aziz Haq told reporters on Thursday.
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Main Teaser for 'Rings of Power' Met With Hope & Skepticism by Online Crowd
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/main-teaser-for-rings-of-power-met-with-hope--skepticism-by-online-crowd-1097323189.html
July 14, 2022, 6:33 PM
With the series’ release being expected only about a month and a half from now, viewers may still expect a few more trailers before that.
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US Authorizes Transactions With Russia Related to Fertilizers, Seeds, Crops
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/us-issues-general-license-authorizing-transactions-with-russia-related-to-fertilizers-seeds-1097323089.html
July 14, 2022, 6:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has issued a general license authorizing transactions with Russia related to fertilizers, seeds and food crops, the Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday.
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Americans' Confidence in US Public Schools Falls to 28 Percent Amid Political Divide - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/americans-confidence-in-us-public-schools-falls-to-28-percent-amid-political-divide---poll-1097322936.html
July 14, 2022, 6:21 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Americans' confidence in the US public education system remains low amid an increasing divide between how Republicans and Democrats view public schools, a new Gallup poll revealed on Thursday.
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Palestinians Urge Abbas Not to Meet With Biden Due to Biased US Policy, Ex-Official Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/palestinians-urge-abbas-not-to-meet-with-biden-due-to-biased-us-policy-ex-official-says-1097322795.html
July 14, 2022, 6:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The vast majority of Palestinians oppose their current leader Mahmoud Abbas planned meeting with US President Joe Biden because of the United States’ biased policy toward them, Palestinian National Initiative Secretary-General Mustafa Barghouti told Sputnik on Thursday.
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UK Probation Watchdog Warns of 'Inconsistent' Monitoring of Freed Prisoners
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/uk-probation-watchdog-warns-of-inconsistent-monitoring-of-freed-prisoners-1097319607.html
July 14, 2022, 6:02 PM
The number of cases in the MAPPA probation monitoring system has risen by 70 percent since 2011. But less than two percent of those were are under highest level of supervision, which requires meetings with senior managers.
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Why is West Virginia v. EPA 'One of the Most Pivotal' Cases in US?
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/why-is-west-virginia-v-epa-one-of-the-most-pivotal-cases-in-us-1097297619.html
July 14, 2022, 5:53 PM
On June 30, the US Supreme Court issued a decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limiting the latter’s ability to regulate carbon emissions from existing power plants.
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Trump Says He’s Made Up His Mind on 2024 Run
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/trump-says-hes-made-up-his-mind-on-2024-run-1097322061.html
July 14, 2022, 5:41 PM
The former president has managed to hold both supporters and adversaries inside and outside the Republican Party in suspense for over a year-and-a-half regarding whether he will take another shot at the Oval Office in 2024. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he “would not be disappointed” if he had to face off against his 2020 rival again.
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Civil Air Navigation Systems Offline as NAV CANADA Reports Outage in Country’s West
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/civil-air-navigation-systems-offline-as-nav-canada-reports-outage-in-countrys-west-1097321616.html
July 14, 2022, 4:56 PM
OTTAWA (Sputnik) – The Canadian civil Air Navigation System (ANS) is experiencing disruptions in western parts of the country as Zayo, a telecommunications provider to NAV CANADA, reported an outage on Thursday.
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Italian President Rejects Resignation of Prime Minister Draghi
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/italian-prime-minister-draghi-says-he-will-resign-1097321527.html
July 14, 2022, 4:53 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Italian President Sergio Mattarella rejected resignation pf Prime Minister Mario Draghi, the presidential palace said on Thursday.
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Global Power Shifting Away From West, While BRICS Expanding & Increasing Legitimacy
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/global-power-shifting-away-from-west-while-brics-expanding--increasing-legitimacy-1097320311.html
July 14, 2022, 4:45 PM
Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia may "very soon" join BRICS, a group of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, according to the entity's International Forum President Purnima Anand.
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Russian Diplomat Responds to Ukraine Accusations About Vinnytsa Strike at UN Forum
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/russian-diplomat-responds-to-ukraine-accusations-about-vinnytsa-strike-at-un-forum-1097321093.html
July 14, 2022, 4:43 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The recent strike by Russian forces on a target in the city of Vinnytsa was directed against Ukrainian military officers, Russian diplomat from the country’s mission at the United Nations, Evgeny Varganov, said during a UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on Thursday.
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Dalai Lama Says He Doesn't Want Independence From China
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/dalai-lama-says-he-doesnt-want-independence-from-china-1097317873.html
July 14, 2022, 4:29 PM
The remarks were made by the Dalai Lama in Jammu in Indian-administered Kashmir, where he arrived on Thursday for a visit to the region. The spiritual leader is supposed to visit Ladakh union territory on Friday as part of his first visit outside his residence in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh since the eruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Putin Signs Law on Tit for Tat Response Over Discrimination of Russian Media Abroad
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/putin-signs-law-on-tit-for-tat-response-over-discrimination-of-russian-media-abroad-1097320632.html
July 14, 2022, 4:27 PM
The crisis in Ukraine has been accompanied by reciprocal salvos of censorship and restrictions on media, with the European Union banning Sputnik and RT in early March, and Russian regulators restricting access to some Western outlets, including the US State Department-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the privately owned Euronews.
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Previously Unknown Van Gogh Self-Portrait Discovered in Edinburgh
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/previously-unknown-van-gogh-self-portrait-discovered-in-edinburgh-1097320100.html
July 14, 2022, 4:23 PM
The image, which depicts a “bearded sitter in a brimmed hat” who appears to be Vincent van Gogh himself, was found on the back of another one of the painter’s works called “Head of a Peasant Woman.”
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Chelsea Manning & Grimes Separate After Dating for Weeks, Media Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/chelsea-manning--grimes-separate-after-dating-for-weeks-media-says-1097318561.html
July 14, 2022, 3:58 PM
Chelsea Manning and Grimes reportedly became a couple in March, after the singer split once again with Elon Musk.
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Texas Senator Hits Out at Joe Biden as Chorus for Allowing Novak Djokovic to Play US Open Grows
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/texas-senator-hits-out-at-joe-biden-as-chorus-for-allowing-novak-djokovic-to-play-us-open-grows-1097305634.html
July 14, 2022, 3:47 PM
Novak Djokovic remains unvaccinated and he doesn't intend to get a COVID jab despite being fully aware that his decision could cost him dearly. The Serb has already missed this year's Australian Open and may not be able to participate in the US Open next month, given foreign flyers must be fully vaccinated to enter the country.
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Russian, Syrian Specialists Finish First Phase of Restoration of Palmyra’s 1,700 y/o Arch of Triumph
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/russian-syrian-specialists-finish-first-phase-of-restoration-of-palmyras-1700-yo-arch-of-triumph-1097319039.html
July 14, 2022, 3:30 PM
Situated in the heart of Syria, the ancient city of Palmyra’s UNESCO World Heritage Site architecture was devastated during Daesh (ISIS)* assaults. Syrian and Russian archeologists, architects and other specialists have vowed to work together to restore the city’s priceless treasures.
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India’s Trade Deficit in June Rose to $26.1 Billion as Imports Register Massive Jump
https://sputniknews.com/20220714/indias-trade-deficit-in-june-rose-to-261-billion-as-imports-register-massive-jump-1097317116.html
July 14, 2022, 3:14 PM
India's June oil imports bill doubled to $21.3 billion compared to $10.6 billion in the same month last year. The revenue deficit jumped to minus $17.5 billion on June 22, compared to minus $0.14 billion in June 2021.
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