EU Foreign Affairs Chief Says Hopeful Ukraine Grain Deal Can Be Reached This Week
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/eu-foreign-affairs-chief-says-hopeful-ukraine-grain-deal-can-be-reached-this-week-1097438036.html
July 18, 2022, 11:53 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Joseph Borrell said that he is hopeful the deal on Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea may be finalized this week.
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‘The Godfather’ Mansion Up for Rent on Airbnb
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/the-godfather-mansion-up-for-rent-on-airbnb-1097437848.html
July 18, 2022, 11:49 PM
"The Godfather" was released in 1972 and was based on the Mario Puzo gangster novel of the same name. It is considered one of the best films of all time and starred Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, and James Caan. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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Tokyo Expected to Hike Defense Budget Following Liberal Democrats’ Resounding Election Win
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/tokyo-expected-to-hike-defense-budget-following-liberal-democrats-resounding-election-win-1097437394.html
July 18, 2022, 11:21 PM
In April, the Liberal Democrat-led Japanese government announced its intent to double the country’s defense budget to 2% of its gross domestic product. Tokyo was already the world’s ninth-largest spender on its military, despite Japan being a constitutionally pacifist country.
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13 Inmates Killed in Ecuador Prison Fight
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/13-inmates-killed-in-ecuador-prison-fight-1097437298.html
July 18, 2022, 11:10 PM
At least 13 people have been killed after a fight broke out at a prison in Ecuador, officials confirmed. This is the same Ecuadorian prison where 44 inmates were killed in a similar incident in May. During that time, a prison riot between two rival gangs broke out at the Social Bellavista rehabilitation center, leaving 44 dead and more injured.
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Zelenskyy Says SBU Considering Dismissing Another 28 Employees
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/zelenskyy-says-sbu-considering-dismissing-another-28-employees-1097437183.html
July 18, 2022, 11:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is conducting a personnel audit during which the agency will decide on the dismissal of 28 officials over "unsatisfactory performance," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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80-Year-Old Woman in Florida Killed by Two Alligators After Falling into Golf Course Pond
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/80-year-old-woman-in-florida-killed-by-two-alligators-after-falling-into-golf-course-pond-1097437001.html
July 18, 2022, 10:58 PM
So far this year there have been two deaths caused by alligators in the United States. The first fatal alligator attack was in Largo, Florida as the victim was searching for frisbees to resell. The second fatal alligator attack was near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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One Person Dead, Four Injured in Paris Bar Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/one-person-dead-four-injured-in-paris-bar-shooting-1097436893.html
July 18, 2022, 10:31 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - At least one person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting that occurred on Monday night at a bar in the 11th arrondissement of the French capital, the district’s mayor, Francois Vauglin, said.
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Video: Wildfires in Northern Morocco Destroy More Than 6,000 Hectares of Forests
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/video-wildfires-in-northern-morocco-destroy-more-than-6000-hectares-of-forests-1097436753.html
July 18, 2022, 9:35 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Wildfires in northern Morocco have already destroyed 6,600 hectares (25.5 square miles) of forests, the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) said on Monday.
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US Military Completes Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapon Concept Free Flight - Pentagon
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/us-military-completes-hypersonic-air-breathing-weapon-concept-free-flight---pentagon-1097436409.html
July 18, 2022, 9:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military conducted a successful free flight of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said on Monday.
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James Webb Telescope Already Damaged Beyond Repair
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/james-webb-telescope-already-damaged-beyond-repair-1097436255.html
July 18, 2022, 9:11 PM
The James Webb Space Telescope launched on Christmas Day 2021 and reached its orbit in February of this year. Four months of calibration and testing followed before its first images, capturing light from stars and galaxies more than 100 billion light years away, were released to the public.
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US Lawmakers Move to Protect Same-Sex Marriages After High Court Hinted at Desire to Overturn
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/us-lawmakers-move-to-protect-same-sex-marriages-after-high-court-hinted-at-desire-to-overturn-1097436101.html
July 18, 2022, 8:58 PM
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers have pushed forward a bill that would protect the marriage rights of gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans in case the conservative-majority US Supreme Court decides to overturn the 2015 ruling legalizing same-gender marriage nationwide, as they did last month to the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision.
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DHS Paid Millions of Dollars for Cell Phone Location Data to Track Americans – ACLU
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/dhs-paid-millions-of-dollars-for-cell-phone-location-data-to-track-americans--aclu-1097435506.html
July 18, 2022, 8:06 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spent millions of dollars on cell phone location data to track the movements of Americans and foreigners at US borders, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said in a report on Monday.
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Taiwan Hails Visit of ‘Loyal Friend’ Ex-Pentagon Chief Mark Esper at Head of Atlantic Council Troika
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/taiwan-hails-visit-of-loyal-friend-ex-pentagon-chief-mark-esper-at-head-of-atlantic-council-troika-1097435323.html
July 18, 2022, 7:39 PM
Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper arrived in Taipei on Monday for a four-day visit at the head of a three-member delegation sent by the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank with major influence over US foreign policy.
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Emilia Clarke Admits to Missing 'Quite a Bit' of Her Brain After Suffering Two Aneurysms
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/emilia-clarke-admits-to-missing-quite-a-bit-of-her-brain-after-suffering-two-aneurysms-1097434479.html
July 18, 2022, 6:50 PM
The 'Game of Thrones' actress suffered aneurysms in 2011 and 2013, and it seems that the mere fact that she can enjoy life with “no repercussions” is nothing short of a miracle.
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Stephen King Falls For Russian Prank: Pledges Pennywise Role to 'Zelensky' & Praises Azov, Bandera
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/stephen-king-falls-for-russian-prank-pledges-pennywise-role-to-zelensky--praises-azov-bandera-1097433478.html
July 18, 2022, 6:21 PM
Russian jokers Vovan and Lexus have been pretty productive of late. The pranksters also recently tricked author J.K. Rowling into mulling changing Harry Potter's scar into a Ukrainian trident and saying that missiles targeting Russian military should be signed with Avada Kedavra spells.
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Tory Leadership Contest Exposes Split in Ruling UK Party - Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/tory-leadership-contest-exposes-split-in-ruling-uk-party---expert-1097434176.html
July 18, 2022, 6:09 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - A heated Tory leadership debate on Sunday laid bare a rift between front-runners in the Conservative race for premiership that threatens to damage the ruling British party's image, Francis Cole, a former European Commission civil servant and author, told Sputnik.
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Russian Deputy FM Says Microsoft is Taking Over Ukraine's Digital Networks at Pentagon's Behest
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/russian-deputy-fm-says-microsoft-is-taking-over-ukraines-digital-networks-at-pentagons-behest-1097433878.html
July 18, 2022, 6:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Microsoft is carrying out the order of the Pentagon and US special services to deprive Ukraine of "digital sovereignty" by seizing control over its information space and digital infrastructure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov said on Monday.
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UN Chief Ready to Visit Istanbul After Progress Made on Ukraine Grain Deal - Spokesperson
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/un-chief-ready-to-visit-istanbul-after-progress-made-on-ukraine-grain-deal---spokesperson-1097433292.html
July 18, 2022, 5:28 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Progress has been made on the Ukraine grain exports deal and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains ready to visit Turkey, if needed, to further advance the deal, UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Aziz Haq said on Monday.
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Peruvian Warship Suffers Engine Room Fire During RIMPAC War Games, Two Sailors Injured
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/peruvian-warship-suffers-engine-room-fire-during-rimpac-war-games-two-sailors-injured-1097433155.html
July 18, 2022, 5:17 PM
As Washington shifts its strategic focus toward so-called “great power competition” with Russia and China, so has attention toward controlling the huge Pacific Ocean, with drills like Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) and alliances like AUKUS and the Quad forming the backbone of US-directed military coordination efforts.
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Head of Norway's SAS Pilot Union Says Disappointed After Wage Talks With Government Fail
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/head-of-norways-sas-pilot-union-says-disappointed-after-wage-talks-with-government-fail-1097432667.html
July 18, 2022, 5:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leader of the Norwegian pilots' union in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), the largest regional airline, Jan Levi Skogvang, said he "expected more" from the Norwegian government in addressing the deadlock between the company and its workers.
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UK MPs Doubt Rwanda Asylum Deal Can Stop Channel Trafficking Doubling Again
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/mps-doubt-rwanda-asylum-deal-can-stop-channel-trafficking-doubling-again-1097429787.html
July 18, 2022, 5:02 PM
Home Secretary Priti Patel announced a plan to settle asylum-seekers in Rwanda earlier this year after striking a deal with the government of President Paul Kagame, whose country joined the Commonwealth of Nations bloc of former British colonies in 2009.
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One Person Killed, 13 Injured in Terrorist Attack in Colombia
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/one-person-killed-13-injured-in-terrorist-attack-in-colombia-1097432528.html
July 18, 2022, 5:00 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A rigged motorcycle exploded near a police patrol in Colombia's western department of Cauca, killing one person and injuring 13 others, the head of the regional interior ministry, Luis Angulo, said on Monday.
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Poll: Biden's Economic Approval Rating at 30%, Lower Than Nadirs for Trump and Obama
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/poll-bidens-economic-approval-rating-at-30-lower-than-nadirs-for-trump-and-obama-1097432391.html
July 18, 2022, 4:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Less than one in three Americans approves of President Joe Biden’s job performance when it comes to economy as inflation shows no signs of abating, CNBC All-America Economic Survey said on Monday.
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Fauci 'Likely' to Retire by End of Biden's Term
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/fauci-likely-to-retire-by-end-of-bidens-term-1097432212.html
July 18, 2022, 4:52 PM
US top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci plans to retire from the top public health position by the end of President Joe Biden's current term.
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Here's How Ancient Proteins Might Help Find Alien Life
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/heres-how-ancient-proteins-might-help-find-alien-life-1097431736.html
July 18, 2022, 4:41 PM
Compared to our modern planet, early Earth was an alien environment for pretty much every organism that today enjoys diverse life-sustaining energy forms. To know more about life on other planets, we might want to turn to the ancient mechanisms.
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UK Cancels All Flights From Largest Royal Air Force Base as Heat 'Melts' Runway - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/uk-cancels-all-flights-from-largest-royal-air-force-base-as-heat-melts-runway---reports-1097431976.html
July 18, 2022, 4:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Royal Air Force (RAF) has halted all operations at Brize Norton, the United Kingdom’s largest airbase, because extreme heat weather conditions have "melted" the runway, Sky News reported on Monday.
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France, UAE Sign Strategic Energy Agreement
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/france-uae-sign-strategic-energy-agreement-1097431343.html
July 18, 2022, 4:22 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Paris on Monday, with increased energy supplies on the agenda of their official talks.
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US Jury Considers Death Sentence for Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/us-jury-considers-death-sentence-for-parkland-school-shooter-nikolas-cruz-1097431057.html
July 18, 2022, 3:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The sentencing trial of Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz opened on Monday with a dozen jurors set to deliberate whether he will be executed or given a sentence of a life in prison without parole.
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Girls Forced to Remove Bras for Medical College Entrance Exam in India's Kerala: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/girls-forced-to-remove-bras-for-medical-college-entrance-exam-in-indias-kerala-report-1097429994.html
July 18, 2022, 3:22 PM
The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) is India's entrance examination for admission to medical college. Students must undergo a rigorous security check before sitting the exam, including following a dress code and not carrying jewelry, wallets, handbags, belts, or wearing heels.
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Crude Prices Skyrocket After Biden Returns From Saudi Arabia Without Oil Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/crude-prices-skyrocket-after-biden-returns-from-saudi-arabia-without-oil-deal-1097430633.html
July 18, 2022, 3:17 PM
Last week’s joint communiqué released after US President Joe Biden’s talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman mentioned Riyadh's “commitment to support global oil markets balancing for sustained economic growth”.
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Donald Trump Will 'Turn on Everybody' If Indicted, Claims Estranged Niece
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/donald-trump-will-turn-on-everybody-if-indicted-claims-estranged-niece-1097429567.html
July 18, 2022, 2:46 PM
Mary Trump has distanced herself from the Trump family after publishing a book about the then-US president in 2020 and suing him for defrauding her.
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Pilots of Two Military Helicopters Blinded With Laser Beam in Japan - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/pilots-of-two-military-helicopters-blinded-with-laser-beam-in-japan---reports-1097429400.html
July 18, 2022, 2:20 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - An unidentified person tried to blind pilots of two military helicopters in Japan with a laser beam, Japanese media reported on Monday.
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UK May Cut Red Tape in AI Use for Businesses to Promote Innovation
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/uk-may-cut-red-tape-in-ai-use-for-businesses-to-promote-innovation-1097429158.html
July 18, 2022, 2:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom proposes to simplify regulations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use to promote innovation, incentivize stakeholders and protect the public, according to a new guideline published by the government on Monday.
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London Politicizing, Escalating Situation Around Death of UK Mercenary in DPR - Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/london-politicizing-escalating-situation-around-death-of-uk-mercenary-in-dpr---moscow-1097428970.html
July 18, 2022, 2:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is politicizing and escalating the situation around the death of a British mercenary in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.
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Kiev Conducted Experiments ‘With Extremely Dangerous Diseases’ in Ukraine: Russian MP
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/kiev-conducted-experiments-with-extremely-dangerous-diseases-in-ukraine-russian-mp--1097428132.html
July 18, 2022, 1:50 PM
In March, the Russian military discovered evidence of the US conducting experiments with viruses in biological laboratories on the territory of Ukraine. The documents were found in laboratories seized as a part of the ongoing Russian special military operation in the country.
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Switzerland Rejects NATO Call to Accept Wounded Ukrainians, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/switzerland-rejects-nato-call-to-accept-wounded-ukrainians-reports-say-1097428411.html
July 18, 2022, 1:42 PM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - The Swiss foreign ministry has refused to take in Ukrainians wounded in hostilities at home for fear of breaking neutrality, Swiss media reported on Monday.
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Plane Crashes in Somalia's Mogadishu, All Passengers Survive - Photo, Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/plane-crashes-in-somalias-mogadishu-all-passengers-survive---photo-video-1097427941.html
July 18, 2022, 1:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An airplane owned by Somali airline Jubba Airways headed from Baidoa to Mogadishu crashed on a tarmac in the Somali capital, with no casualties reported, local media said on Monday, citing flight authorities.
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India Repeats Request to China to Withdraw Troops From Disputed Border Area, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/india-repeats-request-to-china-to-withdraw-troops-from-disputed-border-area-reports-suggest-1097427694.html
July 18, 2022, 1:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - India has again asked China to withdraw Chinese troops from disputed territories near the India-China border in eastern Ladakh, newspaper Times of India reported on Monday.
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Second Live Tory Leadership Debate Cancelled After Sunak and Truss Pull Out
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/second-live-tory-leadership-debate-cancelled-after-sunak-and-truss-pull-out-1097421074.html
July 18, 2022, 1:26 PM
Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss accused Rishi Sunak of 'promoting socialism' by raising taxes to pay for the COVID-19 lockdown furlough scheme in Sunday night's Channel 4 debate, while Penny Mordaunt faced attacks over her U-turn on transgender rights.
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Boris Johnson Invokes Air Crash Memes After Likening Leadership to RAF Jet Flight
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/boris-johnson-invokes-air-crash-memes-after-likening-leadership-to-raf-jet-flight-1097425183.html
July 18, 2022, 1:25 PM
With the United Kingdom soon to welcome a new Conservative Party leader and prime minister, BoJo seems to be trying to make the best of his time left in Downing Street.
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Biden's Approval Ratings Slip Further in Q2, Now Underwater in 44 States
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/bidens-approval-ratings-slip-further-in-q2-now-underwater-in-44-states-1097427054.html
July 18, 2022, 1:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s net approval ratings fell further in the second quarter of 2022, with voters in 44 states more likely to hold an unfavorable rather than positive view of his performance, according to a Morning Consult poll released Monday.
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Buried Alive: WATCH Workers Rescuing Tiny Kitten Stranded Under Pavement
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/buried-alive-watch-workers-rescuing-tiny-kitten-stranded-under-pavement-1097424909.html
July 18, 2022, 1:18 PM
Everybody knows cats love to walk on fresh concrete, leaving the prints of their little paws, but sometimes it is really dangerous for them to approach construction sites or maintenance work. Luckily, there are always people who are ready to rescue hapless animals if something goes wrong.
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'New Chapter for Me': Superstar Robert Lewandowski's First Message as Barcelona Player
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/new-chapter-for-me-superstar-robert-lewandowskis-first-message-as-barcelona-player-1097426301.html
July 18, 2022, 1:16 PM
Robert Lewandowski's transfer saga finally ended this weekend after Bayern Munich announced an agreement with Barcelona for his transfer. The announcement came after weeks of protracted negotiations between the two clubs. While the Bavarians were reluctant to let him go, they came around after the Pole continued to push for the deal.
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Four-Month-Old Baby Dies After Being Thrown From the Rooftop by Monkey in India's Uttar Pradesh
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/four-month-old-baby-dies-after-being-thrown-from-the-rooftop-by-monkey-in-indias-uttar-pradesh-1097422583.html
July 18, 2022, 1:14 PM
In India, red-faced rhesus macaques have spread havoc, snatching food and mobile telephones, breaking into homes and terrorizing people; such incidents are widespread in India and are reported on a daily basis.
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Israeli Security Forces Arrest 11 Terrorism Suspects in West Bank
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/israeli-army-arrests-11-terrorism-suspects-in-west-bank-1097425821.html
July 18, 2022, 1:00 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli security forces have arrested 11 individuals on suspicion of terrorism in a new overnight operation in the West Bank, which Israel refers to as the region of Judea and Samaria, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday.
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EU, Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Energy Partnership Memo as Bloc Aims to Double Gas Imports From Baku
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/eu-azerbaijan-sign-strategic-energy-partnership-memo-as-bloc-aims-to-double-gas-imports-from-baku-1097425577.html
July 18, 2022, 12:57 PM
Earlier in the day, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Brussels sought to increase gas deliveries from Azerbaijan in the next few years.
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US Claims Talks With India to Cap Russian Oil Price 'Encouraging', But Delhi Yet to Agree to Idea
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/us-claims-talks-with-india-to-cap-russian-oil-price-encouraging-but-delhi-yet-to-agree-to-idea-1097420216.html
July 18, 2022, 12:29 PM
A US Treasury official has told Reuters that the conversation with Indian officials about capping the price of Russian crude took place before Janet Yellen left for Asia on July 12 for a weeklong trip to Japan, Indonesia and South Korea. Yellen attended the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting meeting in Bali last week.
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Nations Fail to Restrain Surveillance Industry 1 Year After Pegasus Revelations – NGO
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/nations-fail-to-restrain-surveillance-industry-1-year-after-pegasus-revelations--ngo-1097423638.html
July 18, 2022, 12:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A year after the Pegasus Project exposures, failure to introduce a global moratorium on spyware sales is enabling the surveillance industry to grow unchecked, a prominent international human rights organization said on Monday.
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Thirty Endangered Green Sea Turtles Found Knifed on Japanese Beach - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/30-endangered-green-sea-turtles-found-knifed-on-japanese-beach---reports-1097420716.html
July 18, 2022, 12:20 PM
The turtles are considered to be an endangered species and listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. An animal cruelty investigation has been launched.
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Trial of Steve Bannon Set to Start at Washington Courthouse on Monday
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/trial-of-steve-bannon-set-to-start-at-washington-courthouse-on-monday-1097422205.html
July 18, 2022, 12:08 PM
Steve Bannon, 68, faces charges of criminal contempt of Congress over refusing to cooperate with the House select committee that is investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
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India Cricketer Rishabh Pant Gifts Ex-Coach Champagne Bottle After Win Over England in Viral Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/india-cricketer-rishabh-pant-gifts-ex-coach-champagne-bottle-after-win-over-england-in-viral-video-1097419940.html
July 18, 2022, 11:57 AM
Pant powered Team India to a 2-1 series triumph against England in Manchester on Sunday. The 24-year-old dasher struck a majestic unbeaten 125 off 113 balls, his maiden hundred in the 50-over format to seal the game in his side's favor. However, more than his ton, it was a gesture towards ex-coach Ravi Shastri which earned him wide acclaim.
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Russia Fines Google $370 Million for Refusing to Remove Banned Content
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/russia-fines-google-370-million-for-refusing-to-remove-banned-content-1097421321.html
July 18, 2022, 11:45 AM
The fine comes after the Russian branch of the tech giant initiated bankruptcy proceedings in connection with the non-fulfillment of financial obligations in March.
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RT Slams UK's Ofcom Over Claims of Objectivity Breach After Regulator Revokes Channel's License
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/uk-regulator-finds-rt-in-breach-of-objectivity-rules-broadcaster-questions-timing-1097421161.html
July 18, 2022, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK media regulator Ofcom drew the ire of RT on Monday after it found the TV channel in breach of objectivity rules, exactly four months after it revoked the Russian broadcaster's license.
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Two Teachers Detained Over Schoolgirl Suicide as Violent Protests Erupt in India’s Tamil Nadu
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/two-teachers-detained-over-schoolgirl-suicide-as-violent-protests-erupt-in-indias-tamil-nadu-1097419594.html
July 18, 2022, 11:39 AM
A 17-year-old student at a private school in Chinnasalem town committed suicide last week. She left a note alleging that she was being tortured by her two school teachers.
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Putin: Russia Won't Be Separated From the Rest of the World by Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/putin-russia-wont-be-separated-from-the-rest-of-the-world-by-sanctions-1097420167.html
July 18, 2022, 11:26 AM
Western countries have slapped harsh sanctions against Russia in the wake of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, targeting Russia's businesses, economy, media, sports and even culture.
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Poll: 93% of Americans 'Concerned' With Inflation Levels Amid Recession Fears
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/poll-93-of-americans-concerned-with-inflation-levels-amid-recession-fears-1097419775.html
July 18, 2022, 11:10 AM
Recently, US inflation hit yet another unflattering ceiling, eclipsing 9% in June after already breaking a 40-year record when it reached 8.6% in May.
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Glenn Greenwald Claims Dems Trying to Sabotage Biden as They Are 'Petrified' He Will Run Again
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/glenn-greenwald-claims-dems-trying-to-sabotage-biden-as-they-are-petrified-he-will-run-again-1097419264.html
July 18, 2022, 10:57 AM
A New York Times/Siena College poll revealed late last week that a total of 64% of Democratic voters said they prefer a new candidate, rather than Joe Biden, in the upcoming presidential campaign.
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Indian Sanitation Worker Sacked for Carrying Photos of PM Modi, State Chief in Trash Cart - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/indian-sanitation-worker-sacked-for-carrying-photos-of-pm-modi-state-chief-in-trash-cart---video-1097416492.html
July 18, 2022, 10:50 AM
In his defense, the 40-year-old worker explained that he's illiterate and failed to identify the subjects in the photographs.
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Extreme Heat Waves in UK May Become Commonplace by End of Century, Chief Meteorologist Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/extreme-heat-waves-in-uk-may-become-commonplace-by-end-of-century-chief-meteorologist-warns-1097418251.html
July 18, 2022, 10:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unprecedented heat wave that the United Kingdom is forecast to experience today and tomorrow may become "a regular occurrence" by the end of the century as the climate change progresses, the UK weather agency's chief meteorologist, Paul Davies, said on Monday.
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13 Dead, Several Others Missing as Bus Plunges Into River Narmada in India's Madhya Pradesh - Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/13-dead-several-others-missing-as-bus-plunges-into-river-narmada-in-indias-madhya-pradesh---video-1097415984.html
July 18, 2022, 10:20 AM
There were about 40 passengers on board the bus when the accident occurred. The actual reason which led to the accident has yet to be ascertained. Madhya Pradesh State Home Minister Narottam Mishra, however, said brake or steering failure might have resulted in the accident.
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Book: Prince Harry's Friends Called Him 'F**ing Nuts' For Dating Meghan Markle
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/book-prince-harrys-friends-called-him-fing-nuts-for-dating-meghan-markle-1097417090.html
July 18, 2022, 10:14 AM
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met in 2016; they were introduced to each other by a mutual friend, who hardly could have imagined the whirlwind of royal drama that the couple's dating history would trigger.
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China Releases Images of PLA's ‘Attack’ Drills in Tibet Before Talks With India
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/china-releases-images-of-plas-attack-drills-in-tibet-before-talks-with-india-1097412488.html
July 18, 2022, 10:05 AM
The 16th round of military commander-level talks between India and China were held a week after the meeting between Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Bali on July 7. New Delhi asked Beijing to work towards the early resolution of the Ladakh border row during the meeting.
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Iron Dome-Based Air Defense System Prototype Tested in US, Israeli MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/iron-dome-based-air-defense-system-prototype-tested-in-us-israeli-mod-says-1097416966.html
July 18, 2022, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A prototype missile defense system based on the Israeli Iron Dome technology has been successfully test-fired in the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Netanyahu Still Faces Trial, But He Might End Up Winning, Here's How
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/netanyahu-still-faces-trial-but-he-might-end-up-winning-heres-how-1097415407.html
July 18, 2022, 9:52 AM
The former PM stands accused of receiving gifts from rich donors, as well as using his position to advance his personal interests and get positive media coverage, allegations Netanyahu denies.
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Kremlin: Russia and Iran May Ditch Dollar When Measuring Bilateral Trade Volume
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/kremlin-russia-and-iran-will-abandon-dollar-in-bilateral-transactions-in-the-future-1097415794.html
July 18, 2022, 9:12 AM
According to Moscow, the two countries may soon strike a comprehensive treaty on cooperation, since Russia and the Islamic Republic are boosting ties.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Trolled as Three European Clubs Reject His Transfer Request From Man Utd
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/cristiano-ronaldo-trolled-as-three-european-clubs-reject-his-transfer-request-from-man-utd-1097412129.html
July 18, 2022, 9:07 AM
Ronaldo rejoined Man United last summer in a sensational switch from Juventus. But unlike his first spell in the North-West, when he won a series of Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, he has seen the Red Devils struggle like never before. This is reportedly the reason why CR7 is looking at an exit route from the club.
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Hunter Biden's 'Laptop From Hell' Story Casts Shadow on NPR's ‘Disinformation Reporting Team’
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/hunter-bidens-laptop-from-hell-story-casts-shadow-on-nprs-disinformation-reporting-team-1097413981.html
July 18, 2022, 8:56 AM
In 2020, NPR dismissed the Hunter Biden “Laptop from Hell” saga, with the news outlet’s VP and Executive Editor Terence Samuel noting that they don’t want “to waste the listeners' and readers' time on stories that are just pure distractions.”
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F-16 Purchase From US Threatens Turkey's Interests, Chairman of Vatan Party Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/f-16-purchase-from-us-threatens-turkeys-interests-chairman-of-vatan-party-says-1097414717.html
July 18, 2022, 8:44 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The chairman of the Turkish Patriotic Party (Vatan), which is not represented in the Turkish parliament, Dogu Perincek, on Monday urged the country's authorities to revoke the request for the purchase of US F-16 fighter jets.
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Mongolia Expects Start of Power of Siberia 2 Construstion in 2024, Prime Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/mongolia-expects-start-of-power-of-siberia-2-construstion-in-2024-prime-minister-says-1097412345.html
July 18, 2022, 8:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mongolia expects the start of Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline construction from Russia to China through its territory in 2024, Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene told the Financial Times in an interview publushed on Monday.
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Imran Khan Calls Out US as His Party Decimates PM Shehbaz's PML-N in Punjab Province
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/imran-khan-calls-out-us-as-his-party-decimates-pm-shehbazs-pml-n-in-punjab-province-1097411287.html
July 18, 2022, 8:08 AM
Imran Khan was ousted from the Prime Minister's post in April through No-Confidence Vote in the Parliament brought up by the joint opposition over the issue of economic mismanagement. Khan accused Washington of planning a political coup against his government.
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German Authorities Fear Winter Emergencies in Some Regions Due to Gas Shortages, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/german-authorities-fear-winter-emergencies-in-some-regions-due-to-gas-shortages-reports-say-1097412190.html
July 18, 2022, 8:05 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The German government is concerned that insufficient gas supplies could lead to emergencies in some regions this winter, with the gas crunch persisting in Germany until 2024, leading to a threefold hike in gas prices, German newspaper Bild reported on Monday.
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220-Meter Turbine Breaks in Two in One of Sweden's Largest Wind Parks - Photo
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/220-meter-turbine-breaks-in-two-in-one-of-swedens-largest-wind-parks---photo-1097409912.html
July 18, 2022, 7:51 AM
The share of domestic wind power resources in Swedish national consumption has risen from 0.3 percent in 2000 to 20.3 percent in 2020, and the government plans to launch a further massive expansion of offshore wind power. However, the plans have been slammed as “creating unnecessary costs and impairing the functioning of the electricity market.”
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UK May Beat Temperature Record on Monday as Red Warning Issued Due to Hefty Heatwave
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/uk-may-beat-temperature-record-on-monday-as-red-warning-issued-due-to-hefty-heatwave-1097411717.html
July 18, 2022, 7:50 AM
The highest temperature ever registered in the UK is 38.7C; it was reported in Cambridge in 2019. However, it seems that the record could be beaten this year, as July promises to be extremely hot.
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PM Modi Urges Parliamentarians to Make Monsoon Session Fruitful
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/pm-modi-urges-parliamentarians-to-make-monsoon-session-fruitful-1097409686.html
July 18, 2022, 7:22 AM
The Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament commenced on Monday with a vote to determine India's 15th president. The weeks-long session will end August 12.
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Nigeria May Join BRICS in Future, Ambassador in Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/nigeria-may-join-brics-in-future-ambassador-in-moscow-says-1097411151.html
July 18, 2022, 7:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nigeria is not against becoming a member of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), Nigerian Ambassador to Russia Abdullahi Shehu said in an interview with Sputnik, adding that it is "quite realistic" in the future.
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'Very Worrying': Swedish Police Ring Alarm Bell Over Gangs Armed With Anti-Tank Weapons
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/very-worrying-swedish-police-ring-alarm-bell-over-gangs-armed-with-anti-tank-weapons-1097408238.html
July 18, 2022, 6:47 AM
So far, Stockholm has sent at least 10,000 anti-tank weapons to assist Ukraine, despite the fact that the Swedish police voiced suspicions that Westerns arms sent to Ukraine may end up in the hands of criminal gangs in Sweden, drawing parallels with the Yugoslav wars, following which Europe was flooded with illegal arms.
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Sri Lanka's Acting President Declares Emergency as Protesters Continue to Demand His Resignation
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/sri-lankas-acting-president-declares-emergency-as-protesters-continue-to-demand-his-resignation-1097407120.html
July 18, 2022, 6:47 AM
The island nation's legislature will elect a new president on July 20. After fleeing Sri Lanka on July 13, Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed Ranil Wickremesinghe as acting president, a step fiercely opposed by anti-government protesters.
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Live From New Delhi as India Elects New President
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/live-from-new-delhi-as-india-elects-new-president-1097408112.html
July 18, 2022, 6:37 AM
The president of India will be elected by an electoral college, which includes both houses of parliament and the members of the legislative assemblies of all the states.
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From Promoting ‘Socialism’ to Possible Work for BoJo: Five Takeaways From 2nd Tory Leadership Debate
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/from-promoting-socialism-to-possible-work-for-bojo-five-takeaways-from-2nd-tory-leadership-debate-1097409134.html
July 18, 2022, 6:37 AM
Sunday’s debate was the second of three televised clashes between the Tory leadership candidates, who are currently preparing for the third round of voting, slated for Monday, which will see the remaining contenders whittled down from five to four.
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Telangana State Chief Blames 'Foreign Conspiracy' for Cloudburst That Caused Floods in Region
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/telangana-state-chief-blames-foreign-conspiracy-for-cloudburst-that-caused-floods-in-region-1097407480.html
July 18, 2022, 6:30 AM
Last week, Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana state witnessed a downpour which led to a massive rise in the water level of the Godavari River, which lasted until Saturday. Tens of thousands of people who normally reside near the river are now living in tents.
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RaHDIt Hackers Set Up Channel to Send Data on Ukrainian Army to Russian Forces
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/rahdit-hackers-set-up-channel-to-send-data-on-ukrainian-army-to-russian-forces-1097408448.html
July 18, 2022, 6:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian hacker group RaHDIt has established a data channel for transmission of information about the Ukrainian army's activity to the Russian armed forces, a RaHDIt member told Sputnik on condition of anonymity.
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Russian Defense Minister Orders Military Group 'Vostok' to Target Ukraine's Long-Range Weapons
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/russian-defense-minister-orders-military-group-vostok-to-target-ukraines-long-range-weapons-1097407970.html
July 18, 2022, 6:01 AM
The order comes amid Russia’s ongoing special operation to demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine, which was announced by President Vladimir Putin on February 24.
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Finland Warns of Possible Power Outages This Winter
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/finland-warns-of-possible-power-outages-this-winter-1097406966.html
July 18, 2022, 5:12 AM
Finland may find itself in a pinch this winter after having Russian gas deliveries cut off following a refusal to pay in rubles, as demanded by Moscow. According to power operator Fingrid, the Nordic country may face rotary power outages lasting a maximum of two hours each.
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Nord Stream Turbine Already on Its Way to Germany, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/nord-stream-turbine-already-on-its-way-to-germany-reports-say-1097407274.html
July 18, 2022, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canada shipped the repaired Nord Stream-1 turbine, which had remained stranded in Montreal because of Russia-related sanctions, to Germany on Sunday, July 17, and it should arrive in Russia by July 24, the Russian Kommersant newspaper reports citing sources familiar with the situation.
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Erdogan to Discuss 'Grain Issue' With Cabinet Monday, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/erdogan-to-discuss-grain-issue-with-cabinet-monday-reports-suggest-1097406716.html
July 18, 2022, 4:45 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold a government meeting on Monday to discuss a road map to resolve the "grain issue," Turkish media report.
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Britney Spears Posts Dramatic Slowed Down Version of her 1998 Single ‘Baby One More Time’
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/britney-spears-posts-dramatic-slowed-down-version-of-her-1998-single-baby-one-more-time-1097406524.html
July 18, 2022, 3:47 AM
"This is me yesterday doing laundry and separating clothes… I haven't shared my voice in an extremely long time… maybe too long," popstar Britney Spears wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.
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Tens or Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Worth of Jewelry Stolen From Armored Truck
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/tens-or-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-worth-of-jewelry-stolen-from-armored-truck-1097406355.html
July 18, 2022, 3:31 AM
According to the FBI, over $100 million in jewelry and precious gems are stolen every year. One robbery in California may have topped that number alone.
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Kiev to Select New Anti-Corruption Bureau Head; Prosecutor General and SBU Heads Dismissed
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/kiev-to-select-new-anti-corruption-bureau-head-prosecutor-general-and-sbu-heads-dismissed-1097406056.html
July 18, 2022, 2:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal to start the process of selecting a new head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU).
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Gunman Kills Three in Indiana Mall Shooting, Citizen with Handgun Kills Shooter
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/gunman-kills-three-in-indiana-mall-shooting-citizen-with-handgun-kills-shooter-1097405857.html
July 18, 2022, 2:48 AM
There have been at least 51 mass shootings, defined as an event where at least four people are shot, in the United States so far this June.
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Study Suggests Even Small Amounts of Alcohol for Those Under 40 Risks Health
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/study-suggests-even-small-amounts-of-alcohol-for-those-under-40-risks-health-1097405431.html
July 18, 2022, 2:22 AM
“Our message is simple: young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts,” said Emmanuela Gakidou, the study’s senior author. The study suggests that alcohol consumption recommendations depend on a person’s age and location.
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Sanders takes on Manchin, American Oligarchs, and Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia
https://sputniknews.com/20220718/sanders-takes-on-manchin-american-oligarchs-and-bidens-trip-to-saudi-arabia-1097405249.html
July 18, 2022, 12:36 AM
Appearing on ABC’s This Week, Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, took aim at a range of issues, including President Biden’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia, Senator Joe Manchin’s “sabotage” of Biden’s agenda and the oligarchs that he says are benefitting from the economy.
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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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