Videos: Mid-Air Plane Collision Kills 4 People in North Las Vegas
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/videos-mid-air-plane-collision-kills-4-people-in-north-las-vegas-1097405059.html
July 17, 2022, 11:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least four people died when two planes collided in North Las Vegas in the US state of Nevada, the City of North Las Vegas (CNLV) Fire Department said.
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Rep. Kinzinger: Secret Service Need to Cooperate with the Inspector General, Hand over Texts
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/rep-kinzinger-secret-service-need-to-cooperate-with-the-inspector-general-hand-over-texts-1097404652.html
July 17, 2022, 11:16 PM
The Secret Service has come under scrutiny for its role during the January 6, 2021 riots at the Capitol building. The agency claims that texts from January 5 and 6 were deleted by accident during a device swap program.
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Bodies of All 8 Crew Members From Crashed Antonov Cargo Plane Found in Greece - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/bodies-of-all-8-crew-members-from-crashed-antonov-cargo-plane-found-in-greece---reports-1097404542.html
July 17, 2022, 10:45 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - All eight crew members were found dead at the site of the crash of the Antonov An-12 transport aircraft in Greece, Greek media report.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Obtain Marriage License in Clark County, Nevada
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/ben-affleck-and-jennifer-lopez-obtain-marriage-license-in-clark-county-nevada--1097404231.html
July 17, 2022, 10:09 PM
Jennifer Lopez, 52, was first spotted wearing an engagement ring while furniture shopping with one of her children, 14 year-old Emme. Ben Affleck and Lopez first started dating in 2002 and got engaged later that year. But the couple split in 2004 before they could ever walk down the aisle.
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Ukraine’s, Moldova’s EU Candidate Status Part of Anti-Russian ‘Gambit’
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/ukraines-moldovas-eu-candidate-status-part-of-anti-russian-gambit--1097404070.html
July 17, 2022, 9:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova is part of the "geopolitical gambit" against Russia.
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Nearly 400 US Security Officers Involved in Failed Operation at Uvalde School - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/nearly-400-us-security-officers-involved-in-failed-operation-at-uvalde-school---reports-1097403947.html
July 17, 2022, 8:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Almost 400 members of various US law enforcement agencies were involved in the neutralization of the criminal, who in May killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, CNN reported on Sunday.
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Florida Park’s New ‘Bullseye Blast’ Game Closed After Being Deemed ‘Insensitive’
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/florida-parks-new-bullseye-blast-game-closed-after-being-deemed-insensitive-1097403787.html
July 17, 2022, 8:45 PM
Amid an increase in tragic mass shootings across the United States, people are more sensitive toward games that feature guns.
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Biden: Saudi FM Untruthful About His Exchange With MBS Over Khashoggi's Murder
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/biden-saudi-fm-untruthful-about-his-exchange-with-mbs-over-khashoggis-murder-1097403140.html
July 17, 2022, 7:08 PM
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, US President Joe Biden claims to have raised the issue of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, allegedly pinning the responsibility on him. The Saudi foreign minister, however, was quick to claim that he "didn't hear" that any such exchange took place.
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Roman Abramovich Demands That EU Transfer $1 Million to His Charity, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/roman-abramovich-demands-that-eu-transfer-1mln-to-his-charity-report-says-1097402820.html
July 17, 2022, 6:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has demanded that the European Union transfer $1 million to his charitable organization as compensation for the damage caused to him by the sanctions imposed by western countries, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
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Donald Trump Might End Up Being Biden's Best Hope for 2024 Bid - Strategists
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/donald-trump-might-end-up-being-bidens-best-hope-for-2024-bid---strategists-1097402622.html
July 17, 2022, 6:16 PM
With former US President Donald Trump still not officially indicating his intention to run for the Oval Office in 2024, it would seem that his candidacy might be surprisingly useful for a certain Democrat.
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UK Dance School Removes Ballet From Audition List Due to 'White European Ideas', Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/uk-dance-school-removes-ballet-from-audition-list-due-to-white-european-ideas-media-reports-1097402498.html
July 17, 2022, 5:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ballet has been excluded from the compulsory entry auditions list to a leading UK dance school that claimed that "it is based on the principles, elaborated by white Europeans," the Telegraph reported.
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Finland Sees No Increase in Tension With Russia Over NATO Integration
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/finland-sees-no-increase-in-tension-with-russia-over-nato-integration-1097402224.html
July 17, 2022, 4:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday that there is no increase in tension in Finnish-Russian relations amid Finland’s accession to NATO.
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'Laptop From Hell': Hunter Biden's Calendar Suggests President Joe Was Well Aware of Business Trips
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/laptop-from-hell-hunter-bidens-calendar-suggests-president-joe-was-well-aware-of-business-trips-1097401916.html
July 17, 2022, 4:44 PM
Biden Jr. often met with his father shortly after returning home from foreign business trips. President Joe continues to claim that he has never discussed his son's financial dealings.
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Ted Cruz Weighs in Opposing SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/ted-cruz-weighs-in-opposing-scotus-ruling-allowing-same-sex-marriage-1097401375.html
July 17, 2022, 4:42 PM
After the US Supreme Court decided to ditch Roe v. Wade, which granted a federal right to an abortion, many people have started to fear that single-sex marriage is next in line.
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US Believes OPEC Can Expand Oil Production, Expects More Steps Soon
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/us-believes-opec-can-expand-oil-production-expects-more-steps-soon-1097401449.html
July 17, 2022, 4:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States believes that the OPEC countries have the opportunity to increase oil production and expects that they will take steps in this direction in the upcoming weeks, US Senior Adviser for Energy Security Amos Hochstein said on Sunday.
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'So Many Things Thrown His Way': Jill Biden Laments Husband's Oval Office Misfortunes
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/so-many-things-thrown-his-way-jill-biden-laments-husbands-oval-office-misfortunes-1097399793.html
July 17, 2022, 4:01 PM
During his 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden touted himself as someone who would "heal" the United States and "build back better". However, he quickly found himself face-to-face with the harsh reality of a tense geopolitical situation and multiple domestic challenges.
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Germany, France, 4 Other Countries Froze Almost $13Bln in Russian Assets
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/germany-france-4-other-countries-froze-almost-13bln-in-russian-assets-1097401201.html
July 17, 2022, 3:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union froze 13.9 billion euros ($14 billion) in Russian assets since the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said, adding that only 6 countries account for almost all of this amount.
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Political Crisis in Italy Reportedly Causes Rift in Ruling M5S Party
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/political-crisis-in-italy-reportedly-causes-rift-in-ruling-m5s-party-1097400958.html
July 17, 2022, 3:52 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Several lawmakers from Italy's ruling Five Star Movement (M5S) are ready to support Mario Draghi's government, running counter to the official stance of party leadership, Italian media reported on Sunday.
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Pelosi's Husband Buys Up to $5 Million in Computer Chip Stocks Ahead of Hefty Gov’t Subsidy Vote
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/pelosis-husband-buys-up-to-5-million-in-computer-chip-stocks-ahead-of-hefty-govt-subsidy-vote-1097399449.html
July 17, 2022, 3:39 PM
82-year-old Paul Pelosi, who is known to be an avid stock trader, has already amassed a personal fortune estimated to be around $135 million, according to financial records.
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NATO Weapons Double Civilian Casualties in DPR, JCCC Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/nato-weapons-double-civilian-casualties-in-dpr-jccc-expert-says-1097399599.html
July 17, 2022, 2:50 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - The number of civilian casualties in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) more than doubled after Ukraine was equipped with NATO's long-range rocket systems and Tochka-U tactical missile systems, a military expert told Sputnik on Sunday.
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'Dumb and Dumber'? Justin Trudeau Roasted Online Over New Haircut
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/dumb-and-dumber-justin-trudeau-roasted-online-over-new-haircut-1097398440.html
July 17, 2022, 2:29 PM
Somebody's barber might have got the "I want my haircut to be like that of a movie star" request wrong.
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Exodus: Two More Staffers Leave US VP Kamala Harris' Office
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/exodus-two-more-staffers-leave-us-vp-kamala-harris-office-1097398070.html
July 17, 2022, 2:23 PM
Earlier this year, Harris parted ways with Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, while Chief-of-Staff Tina Flournoy announced her resignation in April.
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India Scrambles Fighter Jets Whenever Chinese Aircraft Near Ladakh Border: Air Force Chief
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/india-scrambles-fighter-jets-whenever-chinese-aircraft-near-ladakh-border-air-force-chief-1097395228.html
July 17, 2022, 1:49 PM
The 16th round of cross-border Corps Commander talks was held on Sunday to defuse tensions in eastern Ladakh on the Line of Actual Control, an area where over 50,000 troops from each side have been stationed since June 2020.
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Iran Slams US for 'Trying to Create Crises’ in Middle East as Biden Wraps Up His Regional Tour
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/iran-slams-us-for-trying-to-create-crises-in-middle-east-as-biden-wraps-up-his-region-tour-1097397069.html
July 17, 2022, 1:38 PM
On Thursday, the US and Israel inked a declaration on a bilateral “strategic partnership,” which specifically includes Washington’s commitment to stop Tehran from ever building a nuclear weapon using any means necessary. The Islamic Republic has repeatedly denied seeking to build a nuclear bomb.
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India Begins Voting to Elect President as Ruling Parties Favor Tribal Candidate Murmu
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/india-begins-voting-to-elect-president-as-ruling-parties-favor-tribal-candidate-murmu-1097393615.html
July 17, 2022, 1:17 PM
India's president is a ceremonial post, as the Constitution grants executive powers to the prime minister. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) decided to field tribal woman Draupadi Murmu, while the opposition has relied on former Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha.
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UK PM Candidate Rishi Sunak Vows to Scrap All EU Laws in Britain
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/uk-pm-candidate-rishi-sunak-vows-to-scrap-all-eu-laws-in-britain-1097395850.html
July 17, 2022, 1:06 PM
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been one of the most vocal Brexit supporters, acknowledging that he was advised in 2016 that if he voted to leave the EU, his political career would have been "over before it had even begun." However, he seems to have stuck to his stance.
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Massive Wildfires Force 12,000 to Flee Their Homes in France - Photos, Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/massive-wildfires-force-12000-to-flee-their-homes-in-france---photos-video-1097395424.html
July 17, 2022, 1:04 PM
Record-high temperatures hit Europe this weekend, surpassing 40C, with blazes erupting across the continent, triggering mass evacuations.
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Cars Wait in Giant Queues to Get Fuel in Sri Lankan Capital - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/cars-wait-in-giant-queues-to-get-fuel-in-sri-lankan-capital---video-1097395710.html
July 17, 2022, 12:04 PM
COLOMBO (Sputnik) - In Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital, vehicle and tuktuks (three-wheeled auto rickshaw serving as taxi) drivers wait in long queues at gas stations to get fuel, a Sputnik correspondent at the scene reported on Sunday.
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UAE Establishes Fund to Develop Space Technologies
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/uae-establishes-fund-to-develop-space-technologies-1097395612.html
July 17, 2022, 11:55 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have established a fund to support the development of space technologies, with over 3 billion dirhams ($816 million) of investment, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Sunday.
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Labour Accuses BoJo of Preparing for Farewell Party ‘While Britain Boils’ as PM Skips COBRA Meetings
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/labour-accuses-bojo-of-preparing-for-farewell-party-while-britain-boils-as-pm-skips-cobra-meetings-1097394907.html
July 17, 2022, 11:22 AM
Boris Johnson's farewell festivities come amid the ongoing Tory leadership race, with five candidates, among them former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, still in the running.
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Biden Went to the Middle East to Solve US Economic Problems, Not Bring Peace, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/biden-went-to-the-middle-east-to-solve-us-economic-problems-not-bring-peace-expert-says-1097394037.html
July 17, 2022, 11:21 AM
There has been a lot of controversy around US President Joe Biden's visit to Middle East, and particularly to Saudi Arabia - the state Biden pledged to make "a pariah".
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White House Expects Middle East to Cooperate With US, Not Russia or China
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/white-house-expects-middle-east-to-cooperate-with-us-not-russia-or-china-1097394758.html
July 17, 2022, 11:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Countries of the Middle East are expected to give preference to the United States, not Russia or China, when it comes to various areas of cooperation, a senior US administration official said during a background press call on Saturday.
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Western Dominance to Be Replaced by Bi-Polar World Order, Ex-PM Tony Blair Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/western-dominance-to-be-replaced-by-bi-polar-world-order-ex-pm-tony-blair-says-1097394227.html
July 17, 2022, 10:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says that Western political and economic dominance is coming to an end and there will be a new, bi-polar or multi-polar world order with China playing a major role.
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Morgan Stanley CEO Says Probability of Recession in Europe Higher Than 50%
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/morgan-stanley-ceo-says-probability-of-recession-in-europe-higher-than-50-1097393923.html
July 17, 2022, 10:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, James Gorman, believes that the probability of a recession in Europe is a lot higher than 50%.
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Germany May Fail to ‘Get Through Winter Without Russian Gas’, Head of Federal Network Agency Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/germany-may-fail-to-get-through-winter-without-russian-gas-head-of-federal-network-agency-warns-1097393319.html
July 17, 2022, 9:37 AM
Europe has been suffering from soaring gas prices over the past few months, due to a fuel crisis caused by the “severe” sanctions that the US and its allies, including those in the EU, have slapped on Russia over Moscow’s ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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Antonov Cargo Plane Crashes in Northern Greece - Photo, Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/antonov-cargo-plane-crashes-in-northern-greece---photo-video-1097393154.html
July 17, 2022, 8:37 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - An Antonov type cargo aircraft operated by a Ukrainian air carrier has crashed in northern Greece, Greek media report.
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Ricky Martin's Nephew Was Served Restraining Order for Threat to Kill Female Coworker, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/ricky-martins-nephew-was-served-restraining-order-for-threat-to-kill-female-coworker-report-says-1097392180.html
July 17, 2022, 8:31 AM
According to reports, the nephew claimed in a restraining order against Martin that they had been in a seven-month long relationship, and that after their breakup, the singer began to stalk him. He also accused the musician of drug and alcohol abuse.
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BBC Photographer Claims He Has Picture of Prince Andrew That Could ‘Embarrass the Royal Family'
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/bbc-photographer-claims-he-has-picture-of-prince-andrew-that-could-embarrass-the-royal-family-1097392615.html
July 17, 2022, 7:50 AM
Prince Andrew’s interview with the BBC in 2019, in which he spoked about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, had done huge damage to the Duke of York’s reputation, prompting the 62-year-old to step back from Royal duties.
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Abe's Murderer Hinted at Plotted Attack in Letter Sent Prior to Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/abes-murderer-hinted-at-plotted-attack-in-letter-sent-prior-to-shooting-1097392037.html
July 17, 2022, 7:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The man who shot dead former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Tetsuya Yamagami, sent a letter to a critic of the religious group the Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon, signaling his intentions, Japanese media reported on Sunday, citing the recipient.
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Saudi Minister Al-Jubeir Says He 'Did Not Hear' Biden Blaming Crown Prince for Khashoggi Murder
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/saudi-minister-al-jubeir-says-he-did-not-hear-biden-blaming-crown-prince-for-khashoggi-murder-1097391862.html
July 17, 2022, 6:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden did not tell Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud that he believed the Crown Prince was responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir told Fox News.
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Protesters Demand Wickremesinghe's Resignation as Sri Lanka to Choose President in Four-Way Contest
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/protesters-demand-wickremesinghes-resignation-as-sri-lanka-to-choose-president-in-four-way-contest-1097391422.html
July 17, 2022, 6:33 AM
Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has fixed 20 July as the day for the Presidential election, where all 225 members of the House are eligible to vote and participate. Ranil Wickremesinghe is the front-runner in the four-corner race as Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party announced support for the acting president.
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Met Office: ‘People’s Lives at Risk’ as UK Under National Emergency Ahead of Record-Breaking Heat
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/met-office-peoples-lives-at-risk-as-uk-under-national-emergency-ahead-of-record-breaking-heat-1097391048.html
July 17, 2022, 6:07 AM
Last week, the UK’s Met Office described the forecast heat that is coming to Britain from France and Spain as “absolutely unprecedented”, urging people to treat it like a storm warning and consider changing plans.
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Mordaunt Vows to Spearhead Western Response to Russia Over Military Operation in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/mordaunt-vows-to-spearhead-western-response-to-russia-over-military-operation-in-ukraine-1097390887.html
July 17, 2022, 5:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK's Minister of State for Trade Policy Penny Mordaunt, one of the favorites to become the country's new prime minister after the embattled Boris Johnson stepped down last week, vowed to lead the West in further pressuring Russia in response to the military operation in Ukraine.
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US Not in Position to Dictate Its Will, Has No Option But to Strike Deal With Iran, Says Official
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/us-not-in-position-to-dictate-its-will-has-no-option-but-to-strike-deal-with-iran-says-official-1097390089.html
July 17, 2022, 5:23 AM
After Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, the US and its Western allies have slapped multiple sanctions on Moscow. Those measures have sent oil prices through the roof, compelling Washington to seek solutions.
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Cat Who Escaped Her Kennel in Logan Airport Finally Captured and Reunited With Family
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/cat-who-escaped-her-kennel-in-logan-airport-finally-captured-and-reunited-with-family-1097389480.html
July 17, 2022, 3:47 AM
Rowdy the cat saw her opportunity to escape her kennel and took it. About 20 days ago the frisky feline pounced from her kennel when the door fell off as airport staff were unloading the cargo section of the plane. Rowdy saw a bird and ran off to chase it. A major mission for her capture ensued.
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Napoleon’s Fork and Knife Sell for £11,250 at Auction
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/napoleons-fork-and-knife-sell-for-11250-at-auction-1097389581.html
July 17, 2022, 3:41 AM
Napoleon Bonaparte campaigned through Europe in the 1800s, upending Europe until being defeated for the second time and final at the Battle of Waterloo. Since then, items connected to the former Emperor have become highly sought after by history collectors.
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Over 30 Dead Amid Tribal Clashes in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/over-30-dead-amid-tribal-clashes-in-sudans-blue-nile-state---health-ministry-1097389227.html
July 17, 2022, 2:16 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The death toll from the tribal clashes in Sudan’s southern state of Blue Nile has gone up to 33; more than 100 people were injured, the country’s Federal Ministry of Health said.
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Dust Storm Triggers Massive Pileup in Montana Leaving Six Dead Including Two Children
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/dust-storm-triggers-massive-pileup-in-montana-leaving-six-dead-including-two-children-1097388815.html
July 17, 2022, 2:12 AM
At least six people including two children are dead after a dust storm blew through Montana causing a 21-vehicle pileup. The accident occurred in Big Horn County, Montana, the sixth largest county in the state with 5,023 square miles of land and roughly 13,000 residents.
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Saudi Crown Prince Warns US Could Have Only NATO Countries Left to Cooperate With -Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/saudi-crown-prince-warns-us-could-have-only-nato-countries-left-to-cooperate-with--reports-1097388692.html
July 17, 2022, 1:53 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud told US President Joe Biden during their meeting in Jeddah that if Washington wants to have relations only with countries that share all of US values, it will only have NATO states left to cooperate with, Al Arabiya reports.
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Billionaire Who Believes Aliens Live on Earth Gives Ron DeSantis' Reelection Campaign $10 Million
https://sputniknews.com/20220717/billionaire-who-believes-aliens-live-on-earth-gives-ron-desantis-reelection-campaign-10-million-1097388521.html
July 17, 2022, 1:32 AM
Ron DeSantis has become a polarizing figure in Florida and national politics, hated by Democrats but popular with his party. On nearly every issue, from COVID to sexual education in schools, he has received condemnation and praise in near equal measure.
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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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