Mega Millions Jackpot Now Sits at Over Half a Billion Dollars
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/mega-millions-jackpot-now-sits-at-over-half-a-billion-dollars-1097388369.html
July 16, 2022, 11:53 PM
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are one in 302.5 million, according to the game’s official website. Players have a one in 24 chance to win any prize but those odds include the $2 prize.
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Deadly Wildfire Spreads in the Mediterranean Amid Relentless Heatwaves
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/deadly-wildfire-spreads-in-the-mediterranean-amid-relentless-heatwaves-1097387801.html
July 16, 2022, 11:01 PM
About 14,000 people have been forced to flee France’s south-western Gironde region due to dozens of wildfires that have spread across Portugal and Spain. The fires have been attributed to soaring temperatures not seen since 1757 across Europe.
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Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Say Ready to Continue Bilateral Dialogue
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/armenian-azerbaijani-foreign-ministers-say-ready-to-continue-bilateral-dialogue-1097387675.html
July 16, 2022, 10:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The foreign minister of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, announced that they are prepared to continue the discussions of pressing bilateral issues, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Ankara Hopes to Quickly Implement Ukrainian Grain Plan
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/ankara-hopes-to-quickly-implement-ukrainian-grain-plan-1097387360.html
July 16, 2022, 10:05 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, said on Saturday that if the plan for Ukrainian grain is quickly implemented, then the situation with global food security can be eased.
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Reports: Antonov Cargo Plane Crashes in Northern Greece
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/reports-antonov-cargo-plane-crashes-in-northern-greece-1097387250.html
July 16, 2022, 10:00 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - An Antonov cargo aircraft operated by a Ukrainian air carrier has crashed in northern Greece, Greek media report.
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Pence’s Former Chief of Staff Does Not Think Congress Should Call Pence To Testify
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/pences-former-chief-of-staff-does-not-think-congress-should-call-pence-to-testify-1097386933.html
July 16, 2022, 9:46 PM
The House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack on the Capitol is attempting to find out if former President Donald Trump directed the attack in a bid to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results.
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From Energy to Security: Did Biden Get Everything He Wanted From Saudi Arabia?
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/from-energy-to-security-did-biden-get-everything-he-wanted-from-saudi-arabia-1097386551.html
July 16, 2022, 7:09 PM
Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia and meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave a real buzz to the US press weeks before the US president's Middle Eastern trip. Has Biden managed to reset relations with the KSA and assert US leadership positions in the region?
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'Exercise in Totalitarianism': 'The Sims' Sexual Orientation Feature Sparks Heated Online Debate
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/exercise-in-totalitarianism-the-sims-sexual-orientation-feature-sparks-heated-online-debate-1097385748.html
July 16, 2022, 6:13 PM
'The Sims' is a popular human life simulator that allows a player to create characters, called ‘sims’, and control their lives by satisfying their desires, creating families, pursuing a career or even exploring fantasy worlds.
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Report: Potential Midterms Failure Places Biden at Risk of Impeachment
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/report-potential-midterms-failure-places-biden-at-risk-of-impeachment-1097385207.html
July 16, 2022, 5:34 PM
The Democratic Party’s midterm chances are not viewed as being high, even by the Democrats themselves, with President Joe Biden in the middle of a perfect storm of geopolitical issues and domestic economic problems.
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Saudi Crown Prince Calls on Iran to Cooperate With Persian Gulf States, IAEA
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/saudi-crown-prince-calls-on-iran-to-cooperate-with-persian-gulf-states-iaea-1097385313.html
July 16, 2022, 5:21 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called on Iran on Saturday to cooperate with the Arab nations in the region without interfering into the domestic affairs of other states.
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US Navy Takes Yet Another Dig at Beijing on South China Sea 'Freedom of Navigation'
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/us-navy-takes-yet-another-dig-at-beijing-on-south-china-sea-freedom-of-navigation--1097384348.html
July 16, 2022, 4:30 PM
The principal of freedom of navigation grants free passage for ships under any sovereign state's flag in all cases, aside from some exceptions clarified by international law. The principle is codified in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea - an accord not signed or ratified by the United States.
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Food Insecurity to Debt Relief: All You Need to Know From the G20 Finance Leaders’ Summit
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/food-insecurity-to-debt-relief-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-g20-finance-leaders-summit-1097383813.html
July 16, 2022, 4:13 PM
The two-day high-level meeting of G20 finance leaders and central bank governors was wrapped up on the Indonesian island of Bali on Saturday. The gathering focused on growing social instability and many countries’ difficulties in paying external debt.
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Observers: Food Bank Shortages Indicate Biden's Economic Failure, Midterms to be Moment of Truth
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/observers-food-bank-shortages-indicate-bidens-economic-failure-midterms-to-be-moment-of-truth-1097382140.html
July 16, 2022, 3:37 PM
US food banks are seeing long lines and increased demand as inflation rose more than expected to 9.1% in June and prices kept soaring. Food bank networks are complaining that the abrupt surge in demand caught them off guard.
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Sri Lankan Ruling Coalition Party Reportedly Refuses to Vote in Presidential Election
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/sri-lankan-ruling-coalition-party-reportedly-refuses-to-vote-in-presidential-election-1097383714.html
July 16, 2022, 3:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Sri Lanka Freedom Party, one of the two largest forces in the ruling coalition, refused to nominate its candidate for the presidential election or vote on those already on the list, Sri Lankan news portal Ada Derana reported on Saturday, citing party leader Maithripala Sirisena.
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Turkey to Be Last Member State to Ratify Finland's, Sweden's Accession to NATO, Niinisto Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/turkey-to-be-last-member-state-to-ratify-finlands-swedens-accession-to-nato-niinisto-says-1097383091.html
July 16, 2022, 3:31 PM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - Turkey is likely to be the last country to ratify protocols on Finland's and Sweden's accession to NATO, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Saturday.
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Blistering Heatwave Prompts Surge in Horsefly Bite Admissions in UK Hospitals
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/blistering-heatwave-prompts-surge-in-horsefly-bite-admissions-in-uk-hospitals-1097381839.html
July 16, 2022, 2:58 PM
The United Kingdom has faced such a strong heatwave that the country issued a red extreme heat warning amid record-breaking temperatures that could potentially hit 40C.
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Bilateral Ties, Defense & Energy: Key Takeaways From Biden's Saudi Arabia Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/bilateral-ties-defense--energy-key-takeaways-from-bidens-saudi-arabia-visit-1097379804.html
July 16, 2022, 2:40 PM
US President Joe Biden arrived in Jeddah on July 15 to meet Saudi leaders and discuss a range of issues regarding bilateral cooperation, as well as regional security and environmental cooperation.
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Arab Summit: Biden Vows to ‘Not Walk Away’ From Middle East, Yield to Russia, China
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/arab-summit-biden-vows-to-not-walk-away-from-middle-east-yield-to-russia-china-1097381622.html
July 16, 2022, 2:28 PM
The Jeddah Summit for Security and Development brings an end to Joe Biden’s Middle East tour, which kicked off earlier this week amid reports that Gulf nations, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are seeking the US’ concrete commitment to improve mutual ties.
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US to Cut Gas Exports in July by 150,000 Tonnes Due to Accident at LNG Plant, Consultancy Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/us-to-cut-gas-exports-in-july-by-150000-tonnes-due-to-accident-at-lng-plant-consultancy-says-1097380873.html
July 16, 2022, 1:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States may reduce the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe by 150,000 tonnes in July following the accident at the Texas-based Freeport LNG plant, an energy expert at the Russian company Vygon Consulting, Ivan Timonin, told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Help Yourself: Momma Bear and Her Cub Break Into California Home on Donut Grab - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/help-yourself-momma-bear-and-her-cub-break-into-california-home-on-donut-grab---video-1097380115.html
July 16, 2022, 1:15 PM
People often travel to the wild parts of the country to relax and forget about every-day cares and problems. Well, it seems that sometimes wildlife also pays us a visit to get something in return.
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Nazism Versus Marble: Monuments Destroyed in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/nazism-versus-marble-monuments-destroyed-in-ukraine-1097131030.html
July 16, 2022, 12:50 PM
Europeans, suffering a Russophobic frenzy, destroy and dismantle monuments to Soviet soldiers-liberators. Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia have all announced new plans to destroy memorials.
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House Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Secret Service Over Alleged Missing Text Messages on Capitol Breach
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/house-jan-6-committee-subpoenas-secret-service-over-alleged-missing-text-messages-on-capitol-breach-1097379539.html
July 16, 2022, 12:44 PM
The US Secret Service has been in the spotlight during the past several weeks over the events of January 6, 2021, when a mob, including some supporters of former President Donald Trump, breached the Capitol to halt the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
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Political Crisis in Italy May Halt Arms Deliveries to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/political-crisis-in-italy-may-halt-arms-deliveries-to-ukraine-foreign-minister-says-1097379390.html
July 16, 2022, 12:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unfolding political crisis in Italy may spell a halt in arms supplies to Ukraine, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said.
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India: BJP Stages Protest Against TMC Parliamentarian’s Goddess Kali Remarks
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/india-bjp-stages-protest-against-tmc-parliamentarians-goddess-kali-remarks---1097376578.html
July 16, 2022, 12:19 PM
West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress Party parliamentarian Mahua Moitra caused outrage when she chimed in on a controversial movie poster depicting the Goddess Kali smoking a cigarette and holding an LGBTQ flag. Moitra said that, for her, Kali was a meat-eating, alcohol-accepting goddess.
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Japanese Encephalitis Claims 23 Lives in India’s Assam Since April: Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/japanese-encephalitis-claims-23-lives-in-indias-assam-since-april-reports-1097372705.html
July 16, 2022, 11:59 AM
The mosquito-borne viral brain infection is commonly found in rural southeast Asia, the Pacific islands and the Far East. People are asymptomatic in most cases, however, those with severe infection may experience neck stiffness, coma, and more rarely, permanent neurological complications or death.
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Tucker Carlson Claims Biden Was on Cognitive Drugs During 2020 Campaign
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/tucker-carlson-claims-biden-was-on-cognitive-drugs-during-2020-campaign-1097374916.html
July 16, 2022, 11:51 AM
US President Joe Biden is notorious for his frequent gaffes and slip-ups during public appearances, with many people suggesting that the only thing that helps the president avoid complete disaster is cognitive-boosting medication.
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Scientific Collaboration Between Russia, West Should Continue for Environment's Sake, Scholars Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/scientific-collaboration-between-russia-west-should-continue-for-environments-sake-scholars-say-1097376838.html
July 16, 2022, 11:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov - Scientific collaboration between Western and Russian researchers has taken a hit amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine but must carry on despite politics for the sake of the shared quest for knowledge and desire to protect the environment, experts told Sputnik.
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Ricky Martin May Face 50 Years in Prison for Alleged Abuse Against His Nephew, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/ricky-martin-may-face-50-years-in-prison-for-alleged-abuse-against-his-nephew-reports-say-1097375787.html
July 16, 2022, 11:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ricky Martin, a famous Puerto Rican singer, got embroiled in a sex scandal involving his nephew, Spanish news agency Marca reported, adding that if the allegations, which came to light after the police received a domestic abuse complaint against him, prove true, the songwriter may face 50 years in prison.
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House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help Resolve Puerto Rico’s ‘Political Status’
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/house-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-help-resolve-puerto-ricos-political-status-1097375249.html
July 16, 2022, 10:56 AM
Residents of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have been American citizens since 1917, but they don’t have the right to vote for president and are not allowed to have a say in Congress.
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Source Suggests That Russian Tornado-S Smart Missiles Surpass US HIMARS Munitions
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/source-suggests-that-russian-tornado-s-smart-missiles-surpass-us-himars-munitions-1097375654.html
July 16, 2022, 10:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Precision-guided munition of the Russian Tornado-S multiple rocket launcher have demonstrated high accuracy and efficiency in Ukraine and have an advantage over the smart weapons of the US HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), an informed source told Sputnik.
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Gazprom Expects Siemens to Confirm if Return of Gas Turbine for Nord Stream Possible
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/gazprom-expects-siemens-to-confirm-if-return-of-gas-turbine-for-nord-stream-possible-1097373930.html
July 16, 2022, 9:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Energy giant Gazprom filed a request with Siemens, asking the German company to provide documents allowing the export of the gas turbine for the Portovaya compressor station (CS), essential for the operation of the Nord Stream 1, the Russian corporation said on Saturday.
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‘Most Striking Feature’ of the First Televised Tory Leadership Debate in the Eyes of Analysts
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/most-striking-feature-of-the-first--televised-tory-leadership-debate-in-the-eyes-of-analysts-1097373639.html
July 16, 2022, 9:52 AM
A snap poll revealed that chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Tugendhat performed best during the Friday debate, while Foreign Secretary Liz Truss finished last in the event.
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Perimeter Secured Around Sri Lankan Parliament Convened for Extraordinary Session
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/perimeter-secured-around-sri-lankan-parliament-convened-for-extraordinary-session-1097373524.html
July 16, 2022, 9:35 AM
COLOMBO (Sputnik) - The perimeter around the Sri Lankan parliament is secured due to a "parliamentary day," no citizens or journalists are allowed to approach the building, a Sputnik correspondent at the scene reported on Saturday.
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G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors Hold Press Conference in Bali
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/g20-finance-ministers-central-bank-governors-hold-press-conference-in-bali-1097371113.html
July 16, 2022, 8:42 AM
The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international intergovernmental platform which includes the 19 nations with the largest economies in the world and the European Union.
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Live From Jeddah as President Biden Visits Saudi Arabia
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/live-from-jeddah-as-president-biden-visits-saudi-arabia-1097372455.html
July 16, 2022, 8:42 AM
The American president previously stressed that he did not regret calling the Kingdom a "pariah state" and criticizing Riyadh for a range of issues, including the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the military campaign in Yemen and human rights issues.
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Sri Lankan Cricketer Blames Massive Fuel Crisis for Unability to Practice Ahead of Asia Cup
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/sri-lankan-cricketer-blames-massive-fuel-crisis-for-unability-to-practice-ahead-of-asia-cup-1097369197.html
July 16, 2022, 7:54 AM
Sri Lanka is not only witnessing the worst economic crisis since it gained independence in 1948, but has also been struck by political turmoil, as Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned as president and former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is now serving as acting president.
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Russian Defense Minister Orders to Boost Offensive to Prevent Ukrainian Strikes Against Civilians
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/russian-defense-minister-orders-to-boost-offensive-to-prevent-ukrainian-strikes-against-civilians-1097370764.html
July 16, 2022, 7:00 AM
Kiev's troops have been targeting civilian infrastructure over the past months, which has led to multiple deaths in Donbass and in the Kherson region.
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Cost of Living Crisis, Taxes and BoJo's Honesty: Takeaways From First Tory Leadership Race TV Debate
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/cost-of-living-crisis-taxes-and-bojos-honesty-takeaways-from-first-tory-leadership-race-tv-debate-1097370377.html
July 16, 2022, 6:37 AM
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is leading the contest to become the UK’s next Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister, with Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in second and third places, respectively. Trailing them are former Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch and chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Tugendhat.
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Steal Her Look: Liz Truss Mocked for Dressing as Margaret Thatcher During Leadership Debate
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/steal-her-look-liz-truss-mocked-for-dressing-as-margaret-thatcher-during-leadership-debate-1097369033.html
July 16, 2022, 5:47 AM
After Boris Johnson announced his resignation, a race for 10 Downing Street started in the Conservative Party. Initially, eight candidates announced their bids for the office, and now five politicians are contesting to become the next UK Prime Minister.
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New Easier, ‘Faster’ Suicide Hotline Number Set to Launch in US
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/new-easier-faster-suicide-hotline-number-set-to-launch-in-us-1097368802.html
July 16, 2022, 4:39 AM
Mimicking the emergency number 911, which is best used for those who are in immediate physical danger, a new three-digit hotline number is expected to make access to care easier for those suffering from a mental health crisis.
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AI Identifies Crater on Mars Where Meteorite Originated From
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/ai-identifies-crater-on-mars-where-meteorite-originated-from-1097368671.html
July 16, 2022, 3:21 AM
Machine learning has been used to advance science in multiple ways, including training robots to run, generate images from text prompts, and help make advances in the biomedical field. Now, it is being used to unlock the secrets hidden in our solar system.
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Israel's Military Says Intercepted One of Four Missiles Fired From Gaza at Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/israels-military-says-intercepted-one-of-four-missiles-fired-from-gaza-at-israel-1097368553.html
July 16, 2022, 3:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli Defense Forces said on Saturday that four projectiles have been fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip, one of the projectiles has been intercepted.
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Ivana Trump's Death Caused by Accident - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/ivana-trumps-death-caused-by-accident---reports-1097368432.html
July 16, 2022, 2:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Businesswoman Ivana Trump, ex-wife to former US President Donald Trump and mother to Trump children Eric, Ivanka, and Donald Jr., has died accidentally, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing New York City's chief medical examiner.
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The Great Jim Thorpe Restored as the Sole Winner of the 1912 Decathlon and Pentathlon
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/the-great-jim-thorpe-restored-as-the-sole-winner-of-the-1912-decathlon-and-pentathlon-1097367903.html
July 16, 2022, 2:33 AM
While professional athletes are now a mainstay of the Olympic games, they were banned from participating until 1986.
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Skittles is Being Sued for Containing Toxins
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/skittles-is-being-sued-for-containing-toxins-1097367441.html
July 16, 2022, 2:22 AM
Mars Inc. is an American-based multinational manufacturer known for producing tasty treats such as chocolate, candy, gum and even pet food and other pet products. Mars, a $35 billion firm, is best known for brands M&M’s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Royal Canin, Uncle Ben’s and Skittles.
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Leaked Report Shows US Plans to Add Nearly 60 Central American Officials to Sanctions List
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/leaked-report-shows-us-plans-to-add-nearly-60-central-american-officials-to-sanctions-list-1097367523.html
July 16, 2022, 2:16 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US plans to add almost sixty high-level officials from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua to a sanctions list over corruption allegations, a leaked State Department report revealed.
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Fourteen People Die in Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Mexico
https://sputniknews.com/20220716/fourteen-people-die-in-black-hawk-helicopter-crash-in-mexico-1097367343.html
July 16, 2022, 1:50 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Fourteen people have died and another sustained injuries after a Black Hawk military helicopter of the Mexican Navy crashed in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa on Saturday, the Navy said.
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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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